214: Chris Higgins
About this episode
Chris Higgins shares his extensive automotive journey from dealership tech to GM field service engineer and independent shop troubleshooter. He dives into diagnostic challenges, the importance of continuous training, and mastering complex systems like CAN networks and LIN bus. Chris highlights real-world case studies, the value of proper service information navigation, and the evolving role of advanced diagnostics tools like oscilloscopes. The conversation also touches on the impact of ADAS tech, certification achievements, and the future integration of AI in automotive diagnostics.
Chris Higgins joins me on the show today to share his experience in the automotive industry. Chris has worked in the dealership as a technician & field service engineer. Chris is now in the independent world in Fargo North Dakota. We'll talk diagnostics, shop life, and case studies.
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Master Tech
"...a1 through a8s, your normal, you know, automotive master tech, your b2, b3, b4 and b5, which is painting, refin..."
Zevo Bright Drop
"... versions of AI, as in cars, you know, we got the bright drop and we got the self-driving vehicles, the autonom..."
Ford Taurus
"...ently had a vehicle in the shop. It was 2012 Ford Taurus, with just the 3.5 , the natural aspirated one."
Chevrolet Camaro
"... You're like, oh okay, I had one today on a Chevy Camaro with a parking brake module that wasn't communica..."
Chevrolet Impala
"Honestly, like probably most of us, I love network issues, you know, and I used to be deathly scared of them, like I wouldn't touch with a 10 foot pole. I'm gonna go do that break job or that head gasket on the 35 or 39 in the Impala's and then just kind of, yeah, just walk away from it. But I kind of wish I would have started earlier."
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