Group A

RDS Hall 1

Merrion Rd

Dublin

Car Park entrance on Anglesea Rd

Group A – Sessions start at 9:30 am

Increasing workshop capability with a blend of aftermarket and OE diagnostics

Matt Williams – Delphi

Delphi will look at how to maximise the use of aftermarket diagnostics tools to identify/resolve/clear fault codes and carry out the calibration of components.

We will then move on to examine tasks that require OE diagnostics and specifically ECU-programming via pass-thru. This section will include an on-vehicle demo.

INA Modern Thermal Management Systems

J.Mainwaring – Schaeffler – INA

James will be taking an in-depth look at modern cooling systems, including Thermal Management Modules (TMM), looking into their design, how they function, and how to diagnose and repair them.

Euro 6 SCR AdBlue

David Massey - ADS

David Massey will be giving an overview of the systems and discussing repair techniques

What will you be driving in 2032, or will it be driving you?

Tom Denton - Automotive Technology

An overview of some existing technologies such as EV systems, batteries, fuel cells, self-driving and ADAS. In addition we will speculate on what these systems will be like in ten years time – to drive as well as to work on!

The demand for lead acid batteries is set to increase 63% in 20 years. Here’s Why!

Russel Shea – Banner Batteries

The Future’s Bright – For Lead Acid Batteries. Given the rapid emergence of lithium-ion batteries within the automotive sector following the development of e- and hybrid vehicles, it begs the question - is there a future for traditional lead-acid batteries and, if so, how is this likely to shape-up? Come and find out how Banner Batteries can help the independent garage understand and work within the complex arena that is Start/Stop, Brake Regeneration and Battery Management Systems and increase profitability for a healthy future.

Auxilliary Belt Systems

S.Carolan/AM Dean – Dayco

This session will cover the design of FEAD systems and it’s driven components. New belt materials and the importance of using the correct vehicle specific belts.

9 Speed Auto Transmission

Wayne McCluskey – ZF Transmissions

The 9 speed Auto transmission is becoming very popular with the likes of JLR & Jeep using it so ZF will cover servicing & Diagnotics of this popular gearbox