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Basic diagnostics course on motorcycle powertrains

Online course of 300 hours in basic motorcycle powertrain diagnostics. 6 modules covering powertrain architecture, mechanical engine diagnosis, fuel and ignition diagnosis, electronic diagnosis with OBD and clutch, gearbox and final drive, with ISO 19689, Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014 and TEXA IDC5 Bike, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration3 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Describe the powertrain architecture of a motorcycle.

02

Apply a systematic fault diagnosis method.

03

Carry out compression, leak-down and valve clearance tests.

04

Diagnose fuel and ignition faults.

05

Use OBD equipment to read faults and live data.

06

Identify clutch, gearbox and final drive faults.

07

Document a complete diagnosis with a repair proposal.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Motorcycle mechanics wanting a structured diagnostic method.
  • Diagnostic technicians.
  • Workshop managers.
  • Service advisers.
  • Warranty technicians.
  • Vehicle roadworthiness (ITV) inspectors.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter repair workshops.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 19689 (motorcycle diagnostic connector)
  • Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014 (environmental and propulsion performance requirements)
  • Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 (approval of two- and three-wheel vehicles)
  • ISO 14229 (Unified Diagnostic Services, UDS)
  • ISO 14230 (Keyword Protocol 2000)
  • Royal Decree 920/2017 (Spanish periodic technical inspection of vehicles)
  • TEXA IDC5 Bike
  • TuneECU
  • HealTech OBD Tool
  • PicoScope 7 Automotive
Syllabus

6 modules

  1. 1.1Engine, clutch, gearbox and final drive
  2. 1.2Torque flow from crankshaft to wheel
  3. 1.3Powertrain auxiliary systems
  4. 1.4Engine management and sensors
  5. 1.5Common failure points
  6. 1.6Basic technician tools
  7. 1.7Workshop documentation and manuals
  8. 1.8Workplace safety
  9. 1.9Systematic diagnostic method
  10. 1.10Workshop: guided tour of a naked motorcycle powertrain
  1. 2.1Dry and wet compression test
  2. 2.2Cylinder leak-down test
  3. 2.3Valve clearances and how to measure them
  4. 2.4Timing and cam chain noises
  5. 2.5Exhaust smoke and its interpretation
  6. 2.6Intake vacuum and synchronisation
  7. 2.7Oil and coolant consumption
  8. 2.8Abnormal engine vibration when running
  9. 2.9Decision tree for mechanical faults
  10. 2.10Practical: compression and leak-down test on a twin-cylinder engine
  1. 3.1Fuel pump pressure and flow
  2. 3.2Clogged injectors and balancing
  3. 3.3Spark plugs: reading the electrodes
  4. 3.4Coils and high-tension plug caps
  5. 3.5Throttle body synchronisation
  6. 3.6Cold-start failures
  7. 3.7Air leaks in the intake
  8. 3.8Fuel degraded by long-term storage
  9. 3.9Unstable idle problems
  10. 3.10Case study: motorcycle that stalls at idle
  1. 4.1ISO 19689 diagnostic connector
  2. 4.2Fault codes and how to read them
  3. 4.3Live engine data
  4. 4.4Actuator tests from the scan tool
  5. 4.5MIL warning light and Euro 5 OBD
  6. 4.6Multi-brand motorcycle scan tools
  7. 4.7Manufacturer-specific interfaces
  8. 4.8Clearing and verifying faults
  9. 4.9Data logging during road tests
  10. 4.10Lab: reading faults with a multi-brand scan tool
  1. 5.1Slipping or dragging clutch
  2. 5.2Difficulty engaging gears
  3. 5.3Gearbox noises
  4. 5.4Chain and sprocket slack and wear
  5. 5.5Shaft drive joints and bevel gear
  6. 5.6Gear position sensor
  7. 5.7Oil leaks at seals
  8. 5.8Driveline vibrations
  9. 5.9Structured road tests
  10. 5.10Case study: diagnosing gears jumping out
  1. 6.1Selecting a real fault case
  2. 6.2Gathering symptoms and history
  3. 6.3Ordered test plan
  4. 6.4Carrying out and recording measurements
  5. 6.5Identifying the root cause
  6. 6.6Repair proposal and quotation
  7. 6.7Verification after repair
  8. 6.8Standardised diagnostic sheet
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine it with your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is TEXA IDC5 Bike, TuneECU, HealTech OBD Tool and PicoScope 7 Automotive, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied on real procedures: engine fault diagnosis in the workshop, reading OBD codes on Euro 5 motorcycles, and compression and leak-down tests. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.

Standards covered: ISO 19689, Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014, Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, ISO 14229, ISO 14230, Royal Decree 920/2017.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of ISO 19689, Delegated Regulation (EU) No 134/2014 and Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:TEXA IDC5 Bike, TuneECU, HealTech OBD Tool and PicoScope 7 Automotive, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:a complete diagnosis of a real powertrain fault, from symptoms and test plan to root cause, repair proposal and verification, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Compression and leak-down
Run compression and leak-down tests on a twin-cylinder engine.
Idle stall diagnosis
Diagnose a motorcycle that stalls at idle.
OBD fault reading
Read and verify faults with a multi-brand scan tool.
Gear jumping diagnosis
Diagnose gears jumping out with structured road tests.
Final project
Complete diagnosis of a real powertrain fault with standardised sheet and repair proposal, reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Motorcycle mechanicDiagnostic technicianWorkshop managerService adviserWarranty technicianVehicle roadworthiness (ITV) inspector
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with TEXA IDC5 Bike, TuneECU, HealTech OBD Tool and PicoScope 7 Automotive, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

No prior qualification is required; you need an internet connection, a computer that can run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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