About this episode
Jake Barnes shares his journey from car stereo installation to mobile automotive diagnostics and programming, highlighting the challenges of modern vehicle diagnostics, software frustrations, and complex repair scenarios. The conversation delves into real-world diagnostic struggles, including injector shutdown strategies, transmission issues, and the importance of adaptation resets. Jake and host Sean discuss the nuances of different vehicle systems, the impact of software updates, and the value of methodical processes and collaboration among technicians. They also share stories about tricky cases like a misfiring Jeep and a puzzling Honda Element, emphasizing patience and continual learning in diagnostics.
Jake Barnes Joins me on the show this week! Jake is a mobile diagnostician and programmer and runs the Automotive diagnostic & programming YouTube channel. We're going to chat about the challenges of modern vehicle diagnostics and illustrate the importance of a process.
Jake's YouTube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/@autodiagprogramming
Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com
Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Email- [email protected]
Seven Even Super
"...oh, tell me about your, your job. I guess I'm not even super familiar with what your operation is. I'm pretty ..."
Ford Mustang
"...somebody asked me about I think it was a 14 model Mustang. Okay four cylinder, okay, automatic, and they sa..."
Chevrolet Silverado
"You know what's interesting is the injector shutdown strategy on the jeeps. You know specifically the ones that we were dealing with in comparison to some other vehicles like I'm thinking of the early 2000 Silverado's that would do that with a crankshaft, those things. I don't think they'd ever shut down an injector."
Honda Element
"...mber what year this thing is. I know it's a Honda element with the 2.4 liter motor, i think, um, and I've h..."
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