Here you will find all trainings relating to engine cooling and air conditioning in vehicles.

Compact training courses teach the design, functions, and common causes of failure in a two-hour evening training on site.
These trainings are also available as a shortened version as a one-hour live online training.

The intensive training courses include real-life practical cases as well as service and installation instructions in a full-day practical training course on site.

The certification training courses are full-day on-site practical training courses that result in an official certificate on completion.

Compact training (on site or online)

Air conditioning in the vehicle: Design, functions, and common causes of failure

OBJECTIVES

  • Understanding the design and function of a vehicle’s air conditioning system
  • Executing professional maintenance and repair work
  • Identify and prevent damage to components of the refrigeration circuit

CONTENTS

  • Design and function of an air conditioning system
  • Air conditioning requirements in current and future vehicles
  • Function of the individual components of an air conditioning system
  • Types of refrigerant and their differences
  • Compressor oils and their differences
  • Common causes of failure and damage in a refrigerant compressor
  • Important steps during repair and assembly of the individual components
  • Proper maintenance of the A/C system
  • Avoidance of consequential damage
  • Support in the event of damage

PARTICIPANT INFO

  • Course name: T-AC
  • Duration: on site: 2 hours | online: 1 hour
  • Participants: Maximum of 30
  • Fee per person: on site: EUR 39.90 plus VAT | online: free of charge

TARGET GROUP

  • Mechatronics engineers for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and agricultural and construction machinery—from trainees to experienced master mechanics and experts
  • Employees working in sales or service

REGISTRATION

You would like to participate on site?

Then simply ask your wholesaler or send an email to:ma.training@mahle.com

Would you like to take part online?

Then register free of charge in the MAHLE training portal or send an email to: trainings.portal@mahle.com

Modern cooling circuits in the vehicle: Design, functions, and common causes of failure

OBJECTIVES

  • Understanding the design and function of the coolant circuit and its components
  • Executing professional maintenance and repair work
  • Analyzing the causes of damage and explaining how to avoid consequential damage

CONTENTS

  • Coolant circuit
  • Design and function:
    • Radiator
    • Charge air coolers
    • Oil coolers
    • Exhaust gas coolers
    • Thermostats
    • Water pumps and kits
    • Switches and sensors
  • Correct assembly and maintenance
  • Cooling electronic components
  • Typical cooling circuit damage scenarios
  • Support in the event of damage

PARTICIPANT INFO

  • Course name: T-TH
  • Duration: on site: 2 hours | online: 1 hour
  • Participants: Maximum of 30
  • Fee per person: on site: EUR 39.90 plus VAT | online: free of charge

TARGET GROUP

  • Mechatronics engineers for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and agricultural and construction machinery—from trainees to experienced master mechanics and experts
  • Employees working in sales or service

REGISTRATION

You would like to participate on site?

Then simply ask your wholesaler or send an email to:ma.training@mahle.com

Would you like to take part online?

Then register free of charge in the MAHLE training portal or send an email to: trainings.portal@mahle.com

Filtration in the vehicle: Design, functions, and common causes of failure

OBJECTIVES

  • Understanding the requirements for modern filtration in vehicles
  • Understanding the structure of different filter types and the differences in quality
  • Identifying typical filter damage scenarios and what must be checked in the engine area in the event of damage
  • Learning about services and support in the event of damage

CONTENTS

  • Requirements of modern filtration in vehicles
  • Design and function:
    • Oil filters
    • Fuel filters
    • Cabin filters
    • Air filters
  • Automotive air conditioning
  • Quality and distinguishing characteristics
  • Typical filter damage scenarios
  • Consequential damage in the engine periphery
  • Support in the event of damage

PARTICIPANT INFO

  • Course name: T-FI
  • Duration: on site: 2 hours | online: 1 hour
  • Participants: Maximum of 30
  • Fee per person: on site: EUR 39.90 plus VAT | online: free of charge

TARGET GROUP

  • Mechatronics engineers for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and agricultural and construction machinery—from trainees to experienced master mechanics and experts
  • Employees working in sales or service

REGISTRATION

You would like to participate on site?

Then simply ask your wholesaler or send an email to:ma.training@mahle.com

Would you like to take part online?

Then register free of charge in the MAHLE training portal or send an email to: trainings.portal@mahle.com

Intensive training (on site)

Damage prevention: Engine cooling and air conditioning

OBJECTIVES

  • Identifying the most common damage scenarios
  • Systematically analyzing defective parts and diagnosing reasons for failure
  • Knowing the most important steps for professional maintenance, service, and installation

CONTENTS

  • Practical assessment of damage to engine cooling and air conditioning components such as:
    • Air conditioning compressors
    • Air conditioning condensers
    • Thermostats
    • Radiators
    • Coolant pumps
    • Fans and blowers
    • Electronic components
    • Chillers, indirect condensers, and electric air conditioning compressors
  • Recognizing common damage scenarios and their causes
  • Diagnosing different causes of failure
  • Failure prevention during maintenance, service, and installation

PARTICIPANT INFO

  • Course name: P-TH
  • Duration: 8 hours
  • Participants: Maximum of 15
  • Fee per person: EUR 159.90 plus VAT

TARGET GROUP

  • Mechatronics engineers for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and agricultural and construction machinery—from trainees to experienced master mechanics and experts

NOTE

Lots of practical training.
Participants must wear work clothes and safety shoes.

REGISTRATION

You would like to participate on site?
Then simply ask your wholesaler or send an email to: ma.training@mahle.com

Certification training (on site)

Expertise in vehicle air conditioning systems: Certification in accordance with the Chem-KlimaschutzV* in conjunction with regulations (EU) No. 517/2014 and (EC) No. 307/2008

OBJECTIVES

  • Understanding the design and function of a vehicle’s air conditioning system
  • Understanding the range of application, characteristics, and impact of fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases) on the environment
  • Acquiring basic knowledge of Regulation (EC) No. 517/2014 and Directive 2006/40/EC
  • Learning how to work independently on the air conditioning service station and the recovery unit as well as how to handle the refrigerant container correctly

CONTENTS

  • Operating principles of A/C systems in motor vehicles
  • Use and properties of fluorinated greenhouse gases
  • Impact of emissions of F gases on the environment
  • Basic knowledge of the relevant provisions of regulations (EC) No. 517/2014 and Directive 2006/40/EC
  • Knowledge of the common processes for recovery of fluorinated greenhouse gases
  • Handling a refrigerant container
  • Working with the A/C service unit
  • Operating a recovery unit

PARTICIPANT INFO

  • Course name: C-SK
  • Duration: 7 hours
  • Participants: Maximum of 12
  • Fee per person: EUR 229.00 plus VAT

TARGET GROUP

  • Mechatronics engineers for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and agricultural and construction machinery—from trainees to experienced master mechanics and experts

NOTE

After passing the examination, held in accordance with Regulations (EC) No. 517/2014 and No. 307/2008, you will be certified for repair and maintenance work on vehicle A/C systems.

The successful completion of this training course is a requirement for the participation in the training course MAHLE Compressor Guarantee Plus.

REGISTRATION

You would like to participate on site?
Then simply ask your wholesaler or send an email to ma.training@mahle.com

This training is also provided by our partner Trainmobil. www.trainmobil.de

MAHLE Compressor Guarantee Plus: MAHLE Compressor Guarantee Plus certification (only for Germany and Austria)

OBJECTIVES

  • Understanding the design and function of a vehicle’s air conditioning system
  • Identifying the most common types of damage to air conditioning components
  • Learning how to use the A/C service unit and diagnostic tools safely
  • Learning how to properly flush the air conditioning system independently
  • Learning how to handle claims under the Compressor Guarantee Plus program

CONTENTS

  • The air conditioning system and associated components
  • Typical component damage
  • Correct flushing of the air conditioning system
  • Correct replacement of the air conditioning compressor
  • Correct use of A/C service units and diagnostic tools
  • Conversations with customers and sales aids
  • Handling a warranty claim covered by Compressor Guarantee Plus

PARTICIPANT INFO

  • Course name: C-CG
  • Duration: 7 hours
  • Participants: Maximum of 12
  • Fee per person: EUR 229.00 plus VAT
  • Prerequisite:
    Participants must have passed the examination held in accordance with regulations (EU) No. 517/2014 and (EC) No. 307/2008

TARGET GROUP

  • Mechatronics engineers for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and agricultural and construction machinery—from trainees to experienced master mechanics and experts

NOTE

After successfully completing this training course you are automatically certified for the MAHLE Compressor Guarantee Plus.

REGISTRATION

You would like to participate on site?
Then simply ask your wholesaler or send an email to ma.training@mahle.com

This training is also provided by our partner Trainmobil. www.trainmobil.de