2 Day – Think Like the PCM: Advanced Scan Data Diagnostics
2 Day – Think Like the PCM: Advanced Scan Data Diagnostics
Class is $1200
It includes:
Access to a virtual book that is always updated
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Group activity offsite) on Saturday
Breakfast & Lunch on Sunday
Think Like the PCM: Advanced Scan Data Diagnostics
Effective diagnostics don’t come from finding a PID, they come from understanding how the PCM interprets all the data together.This class starts by establishing a repeatable diagnostic process that applies to any vehicle concern, creating a solid foundation for consistent, disciplined troubleshooting. From there, the focus shifts to scan data interpretation, teaching how the PCM evaluates sensor inputs, compares them to expected models, and uses that information to make decisions.Rather than chasing codes or isolated data points, attendees learn how to identify relevant PIDs, understand what “normal” actually looks like in context, and use scan data to develop diagnostic direction. The emphasis is on knowing why a data point matters, when it matters, and how it guides the next test.
This course is designed to help technicians move from data observation to data-driven decision-making, reducing guesswork and improving accuracy on complex, modern vehicles.
Key takeaways:
- A structured, repeatable diagnostic foundation
- How the PCM interprets and correlates scan data
- Identifying meaningful PIDs based on the diagnostic question
- Using data to establish direction, not just confirmation
- Greater confidence and consistency in data-based diagnostics
Here are the hotels we recommend, they are within 5 minutes of the facility and 15 minutes of the airport (TUL – Tulsa International Airport).
Homewood Suites by Hilton Tulsa Catoosa – 201 Elliott Ln, Catoosa, OK 74015
Hampton Inn & Suites Tulsa/Catoosa – 100 McNabb Field Rd, Catoosa, OK 74015
Hard Rock Hotel And Casino Tulsa – 777 W Cherokee St, Catoosa, OK 74015
Our Facility is at: 683 N 151st E Ave Tulsa, Oklahoma 74116
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Class Schedule:
Saturday
7:30AM Breakfast (Provided at L1 Facility)
8:00AM Class starts
12:00PM Lunch (Provided at L1 Facility)
5:00PM Class Ends
6-7:00 PM Dinner (Group dinner at a local restaurant, provided for by L1 with the exception of alcohol)
Sunday
7:30AM Breakfast (Provided at L1 Facility)
8:00AM Class starts
12:00PM Lunch (Provided at L1 Facility)
5:00PM-ish Class Ends
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