Curriculum
Module 25specialist
Gateways, Topology, Sleep/Wake & Whole-Vehicle Network Diagnosis
Diagnose modern multi-network vehicles where gateways, domain controllers and wake-up strategies determine which modules communicate.
Lessons
10
Estimated time
200 min
Completed
00/10
By the end of this module
Diagnose the vehicle where half the modules have apparently disappeared.
Lessons
10 total
- 01Gateway Module FundamentalsUnderstand why one gateway can affect many apparently unrelated modules.20 min
- 02Reading a Vehicle Topology MapUse topology to determine what has actually disappeared.20 min
- 03Module Wake-Up StrategiesUnderstand why modules may be intentionally asleep.20 min
- 04Network Sleep StrategyConnect sleep behaviour with parasitic drain and communication complaints.20 min
- 05Missing Modules on a Global ScanUse which modules are missing to narrow the fault location.20 min
- 06Gateway Power and Ground DiagnosisProve gateway infrastructure before replacement.20 min
- 07Domain Controllers and Zonal ArchitecturePrepare learners for current/future electrical architectures.20 min
- 08Network Configuration and Replacement AwarenessRecognise when a new module needs software/configuration rather than more wiring repair.20 min
- 09Whole-Vehicle Communication StrategyBuild a repeatable approach to a vehicle with widespread communication faults.20 min
- 10Master Network CaseDiagnose a multi-network failure without chasing every DTC individually.20 min