CAN Bus Troubleshooting Training
Professional Training for Controller Area Network Systems
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This online course is designed for technical professionals working with Controller Area Network (CAN) based systems. It provides the essential skills needed to diagnose and repair CAN-related issues, restoring systems to their original working function. Balancing theory with practical application, the course offers a high-level overview of CAN technology before diving deep into hands-on troubleshooting procedures and techniques.
What You'll Gain
- For Engineers & Technicians: Improve your ability to diagnose and repair CAN bus issues, leading to enhanced job performance and career growth. This course provides detailed, actionable steps often omitted in typical electrical training.
- For Managers: Ensure consistent, high-quality training for your team, reducing repair times, minimizing unnecessary component replacements, and enabling faster, better customer service.
- Understand the fundamentals of CAN bus with a strong focus on the physical layer.
- Utilize a Digital Multimeter to effectively diagnose and repair issues with CAN wiring.
- Gain clarity on when a new Electronic Control Unit (ECU) or other electronic components are truly needed.
- Develop and execute a systematic plan of action to troubleshoot complex CAN systems.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Master CAN network fundamentals and physical layer principles
- Develop systematic troubleshooting methodologies
- Learn to use diagnostic tools effectively
- Understand CAN system diagrams and electrical concepts
- Apply real-world fault isolation techniques
- Execute advanced diagnostic procedures
Course Outline
Module 1
The background and theory on Controller Area Network systems
- Intro to Networks & CAN
- Intro Standards & Layers
- CAN Topology
Module 2
The day-to-day tools of the trade
Reading diagrams and performing electrical troubleshooting
- CAN Wiring Overview
- CAN System Diagrams
- CAN Electrical Overview
Module 3
Real-world approach to isolating CAN faults
Diagnosing the wiring and electrical system
- Isolating CAN Faults
- Wiring Diagnostic
- Advanced Diagnostics
Course Details
Format
Online course with on-demand videos
Duration
30-day access to course material
Access
Instant access from anywhere in the world
Materials
Certificate of Completion & Bonus Materials
Meet Your Instructor
Igor Ramos
Founder & Lead Instructor, CAN Bus Academy
Mr. Igor Ramos, founder of CANbus Academy, brings over 10 years of experience in New Product Introduction, including serving as Technical Leader for Caterpillar's Asphalt Paver product line. With diverse design roles in software architecture and R&D for hybrid excavators, Igor offers both office and shop-floor expertise. He holds a Management degree from Missouri University and a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois, and is a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt.
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What Students Say
"Instruction regularly grounded content to real world examples, problems and situations."
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"I liked the fact that the materials could be used in many real world examples."
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