In this section, you will find more detailed information about the tasks that the contestants had to complete. Students had 45 minutes to complete each task. 50 points was the highest mark for a well-completed task.
1. Valeo – ADAS: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Emergency Braking Function.
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Valeo shocked everyone and prepared something interesting for the participants again. A radar sensor was placed on a special panel. The participants used four screws to perform spatial calibration using a calibration target and a front camera. If the sensor was calibrated correctly, all their findings were written down in the appropriate sheets. In the last part of this task, it was necessary to check the necessary data (amplitude, frequency, duration) via an oscilloscope.
2. Varta - Defining the parameters of the vehicle's electrical system and checking the condition of the batteries.
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The task from Varta also consisted of several parts. In the first one, the contestants had to test the performance of the battery in the vehicle, including starting and idling.
In the second, they examined the vehicle's charging system, looked for a malfunction, and then had to find a way to eliminate this malfunction.
In the third part, they measured the current discharge in a parked vehicle and had to calculate how much battery power was consumed during 20 hours of parking.
In the last part, based on measurements, they had to choose one battery out of the three batteries provided that would be the best suitable for installation.
3. ZF Aftermarket - Diagnostics and repair of the transmission, replacement of damaged components, and reassembly of the entire system.
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The ZF task was definitely time-consuming. To diagnose the ZF 8HP gearbox in the BMW X5 4000 408 HP in 45 minutes and then repair it, replace the damaged components, and finally reassemble the entire system. Even teachers admitted that this task was difficult for them as well.
4. Bosch - Using the KTS diagnostic tester to indicate the relevant HV values of the battery and enter them into the control tables.
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The contestants had to determine the appropriate values of the high-voltage battery on an electric vehicle using a KTS diagnostic tester and write them down in the control tables. In this task, they could not forget to connect the car to the charger. Another challenge was that the language of KTS was set to English.
5. Continental – Timing belt replacement.
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Traditionally, Continental has focused its role on timing, especially on replacing the timing belt of the VW 1.6/2.0 16V TDI CR (engine code: CAYC/CFFB). Particularly the correct use of technical documentation, following the procedure, and using tools were assessed.
6. Elring - Gasket Replacement
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The task from Elring consisted of seven sub-tasks. Identifying the engine that was on the rack and finding the correct spare parts in the catalog; replacing the exhaust pipe gasket according to the instructions; disassembling the valve covers and head cover; removing the cylinder head from the engine block and checking the engine; selecting the correct thickness of the cylinder head gasket; reinstalling the seals, and replacing the oil seal on the shaft using the tools provided.
7. Febi
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In the Febi task, participants first had to complete a short theoretical test to measure the resistance of selected hybrid powertrains and simultaneously check measurements using the Pico diagnostic device.
8. Filtron - Filter Recognition and Replacement
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A task consisted of several sub-tasks. In the first step, the students had to sort the filters placed on the table into the right groups. In the second step, they were supposed to find where the fuel, air, oil, cabin, and air dryer filters were located. They had to find the correct air filter number in the catalog and then replace it correctly.
9. Meyle - Complete Automatic Transmission Oil Change
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During this task, the students had to perform a complete gearbox oil change in a Mercedes C 220 (S205) BLUETEC / d (205.204) 120KW / 163 PS, 2143ccm OM 651.921
It was necessary to carefully check the drain valve position and check whether the oil was drained from only one place or two.
10. Moto-Remo - Analysis and replacement of the turbocharger system
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Moto-Remo is this year's newcomer and has prepared a task for the contestants in which they had to check the turbocharger's most important parts that affect the proper functioning of the turbo.
11. NRF - Air Conditioning System Inspection
Another newcomer is the NRF, which has prepared a check of the air conditioning system for contestants. The students were required to diagnose the issue causing the lack of cold air from the left AC vent and then identify the malfunction. Typically, students spent the least amount of time on this task.
12. Schaeffler - Timing Chain Replacement
This time, Schaeffler presented a task involving replacing the timing chain on the 1.8 TSI engine within a specified timeframe, with the assistance of an examiner.
13. Shell - Fuel and transmission oil change
The last task was from Shell and consisted of two complex tasks: changing the engine oil and the oil in the gearbox. The contestants were asked to find the right oil for the engine and gearbox in the catalog. Additionally, they had to explain what the differences are between API GL 4 and API GL 5 oils.