AASP-MN announces fall seminars

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) is offering management and technical training this fall.

On Sept. 16, from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., AASP-MN will host, “Gear Up For Waterborne,” at Crystal Lake Golf Club, in Lakeville. The course, which will be held just prior to the I-CAR golf outing, will explore the new legislative and regulatory developments and the steps necessary to successfully implement waterborne technology, including:

• Legislative overview/status
• How waterborne works                                               
• Facility/equipment requirements
• Training considerations
• Best practices for conversion
• Q & A

In addition, AASP-MN will host “Volvos Demystified,” Oct. 21, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Hennepin Technical College, Eden Prairie. This course will cover:

• Operation and theory of common systems that give the most faults
• Knowing what’s “normal” – the Volvo Quirks
• Deciphering wiring diagrams                                                                                   
• Aftermarket scan tool comparison
• Software and networking overview
• All-wheel-drive evolution and common sources of problems
• PEM (Pump Electronic Module) diagnosis
• P1 (new S40/V50) overview and common problems

      
In addition to AASP-MN, these educational offerings are supported by the Association’s 2008 Educational Partners: