Bosch D-Jetronic Course: Early Electronics in Classic Cars
Online 300-hour course in Bosch D-Jetronic: early electronics in classic cars. 6 modules covering ISO 6722-1 (low-voltage cables for vehicles), ISO 7637-2 (transient electrical disturbances) and PicoScope. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Bosch D-Jetronic Course: Early Electronics in Classic Cars — studying from Malta
Malta's rich heritage, including historic buildings, vintage vehicles and maritime craft, creates a niche for restoration and conservation work. Owners of classic cars, motorcycles and boats seek specialist workshops with knowledge of period engineering and materials. Restoration of historic architecture also requires engineers and technicians familiar with traditional construction methods and conservation rules. Opportunities tend to be found with specialist workshops, heritage organisations and private restorers.
Fees for Malta: €448 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Is there a recognised professional body in Malta for restoration and classic vehicle engineering?
Malta does not have a single state-regulated profession for classic vehicle restoration. Vehicle registration and roadworthiness are handled by Transport Malta. SEIUM Institute's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body. Recognition is determined by employers, clients or the relevant body, so check these before enrolling.
What work could restoration engineers find in Malta?
Malta has a niche market for classic vehicle restoration, mainly through independent workshops, specialist garages and private collectors. Work is often built on reputation and practical craftsmanship. Whether a private online qualification adds value is for individual clients and employers to judge, so it is best to consider it alongside your hands-on experience.
Can I study this part-time with a workshop job, and is funding possible?
Yes. The programmes are fully online, taught in English and suitable for study from home, without needing a student visa. Hours range from 300 to 1,900 depending on the programme. Fees are payable in instalments, employer sponsorship is possible, and each student has an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Explain how the first manifold-pressure electronic fuel injection system works.
Measure and verify the signals from the pressure sensor and other sensors.
Inspect the control unit, wiring and connections.
Check the fuel supply circuit and its pressures.
Diagnose typical faults using a systematic method.
Evaluate options for preserving or modernising the system.
Document the restoration of the system in a final project.
Who it's for
- Classic car electronics technician who wants to specialise in Bosch D-Jetronic: early electronics in classic cars.
- Vintage electronic fuel injection specialist who wants to specialise in Bosch D-Jetronic: early electronics in classic cars.
- Classic car restorer who wants to specialise in Bosch D-Jetronic: early electronics in classic cars.
- Control unit repair technician who wants to specialise in Bosch D-Jetronic: early electronics in classic cars.
- Diagnostic technician who wants to specialise in Bosch D-Jetronic: early electronics in classic cars.
- Engine tuner who wants to specialise in Bosch D-Jetronic: early electronics in classic cars.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter classic car restoration.
What you'll work with
- ISO 6722-1 (low-voltage cables for vehicles)
- ISO 7637-2 (transient electrical disturbances)
- ISO 16750-2 (electrical environmental conditions)
- ISO 8092 (wiring harness connections)
- EN 228 (unleaded petrol)
- Directive 70/220/EEC (motor vehicle emissions)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Historical context of the system1.2General architecture1.3Analogue control unit1.4Pressure and temperature sensors1.5Throttle switch1.6Injectors and their actuation1.7Pump, filter and pressure regulator1.8Diagrams and documentation1.9Identifying the installed version1.10Workshop: surveying the system on a vehicle
2.1Manifold pressure sensor2.2Air and engine temperature sensors2.3Throttle switch and its contacts2.4Triggers in the distributor2.5Engine speed signal2.6Series resistors2.7Checking each signal2.8Reference values2.9Appropriate measuring tool2.10Practical: complete sensor check
3.1Inside the unit and its components3.2Capacitors and ageing3.3Dry joints and their repair3.4Connector and pins3.5Wiring harness and earths3.6Power supply and relays3.7Protection against moisture3.8Diagnosis by substitution3.9Unit repair3.10Practical: inspection of a control unit
4.1Electric pump and its flow rate4.2Filter and lines4.3Pressure regulator and its diaphragm4.4Operating pressure and its measurement4.5Injectors: resistance and sealing4.6Cleaning and bench testing4.7Cold-start injector4.8Timed thermal switch4.9Leaks and fire risk4.10Practical: checking the fuel circuit
5.1Won't start when cold5.2Won't start when hot5.3Uneven idle5.4High consumption and black smoke5.5Intermittent faults5.6Poor earths5.7False air intakes5.8Logical diagnostic sequence5.9Recording measurements5.10Practical: guided diagnosis of three faults
6.1Available spare parts and reproductions6.2Preserving the original unit6.3Replacement with hidden modern management6.4Reversibility of the conversion6.5Authenticity criteria6.6Preventive maintenance of the system6.7Common workshop errors6.8Specialists and resources6.9Documented real cases6.10Final project: electronic fuel injection system diagnosed and documented
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it easy to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is PicoScope, KiCad, advanced Excel, LTspice, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The tests are studied through real procedures: measuring sensor signals with an oscilloscope, fuel pressure testing, and bench diagnosis of the control unit. Assessment is continuous across modules, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Explain how the first manifold-pressure electronic fuel injection system works.
Measure and verify the signals from the pressure sensor and other sensors.
Inspect the control unit, wiring and connections.
Check the fuel supply circuit and its pressures.
Diagnose typical faults using a systematic method.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The work uses PicoScope, KiCad, advanced Excel and LTspice. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
An own SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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