Automotive Diagnostic Podcast

359: 2019 Subaru Impreza No Communication Diagnostic

This week on the show, I share a diagnostic on a 2019 Subaru Impreza that has communication codes setting in the ABS module for several other modules on the car. The scan tool can talk with those modules, as well as the ABS. The ABS has been replaced with the same issue. Listen to find out the cause. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832Email- [email protected] make sure to check out our sponsors!SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/

E359 Jul 11, 2026 20 min 37 annotations

358: P2101 Cadillac Escalade Case Study

This week on the show I share a case study on a 2016 Cadillac Escalade with a 6.2L that sets a P2101 in the ECM along with intermittent network issues. Are these 2 problems related? Listen to find out!Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832Email- [email protected] make sure to check out our sponsors!SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/

E358 Jul 06, 2026 31 min 58 annotations

357: Prius Start-Stall... Or No-Start?

This week on the show I share a case study on a 2015 Toyota Prius that seems to run then stall, however it's actually not running at all. if you are familiar with Toyota hybrid powertrains, you know where this is headed. If not, you'll learn how these operate and what to look for. Either way, listen to find out the cause of the no start!Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832Email- [email protected] make sure to check out our sponsors!SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/

E357 Jun 28, 2026 24 min 7 annotations

356: Diagnosis Of An Uncommon No-Start Condition

Last week we ran into a no-start condition that you don't see every day... but twice in the same week. Listen to find out the cause and diagnostics you can perform to pinpoint this issue. Vehicles mentioned, 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, 2002 Honda Odyssey, & 2007 Ford Mustang. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832Email- [email protected] make sure to check out our sponsors!SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/

E356 Jun 15, 2026 30 min 65 annotations

355: Kia 2.4L P0010 Diagnostic

This week on the show I share a case study on a 2016 Kia Optima 2.4L that's setting a P0010 in the ECM after multiple components have been replaced, including the ECM. This is a common code for these vehicles and they have multiple failure points in this system. This car turned out to be something more interesting than the typical fault. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832Email- [email protected] make sure to check out our sponsors!SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/

E355 Jun 08, 2026 30 min 38 annotations

354: Subaru Eyesight Model Code Error

This week on the show I share a case study on a 2017 Subaru Legacy that sets a Model judgement error code in multiple eyesight cameras. Are all 3 cameras wrong for the vehicle? Am I missing something with programming? Or is something else the issue? Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832Email- [email protected] make sure to check out our sponsors!SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/

E354 Jun 01, 2026 27 min 33 annotations

353: (Throwback) Be Brave Enough To Suck At Something New With Justin Morgan

I'll be out of town for the holiday weekend, so I'm re-airing one of our most popular episodes form 4 years ago with Justin Morgan. We chat about a number topics including a great lesson to keep trying new things even though you may have to start out a beginner level. Have a great Memorial day!Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832Email- [email protected] make sure to check out our sponsors!SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/

E353 May 24, 2026 68 min 63 annotations

352: 2018 BMW 640i No Crank, Coolant In A Place You Wouldn't Expect

This week on the show I share a case study on a 2018 BMW 640i that does not crank and has no relevant codes. We ended up getting the vehicle towed to our shop and during our diagnostics, we fond coolant in a module you might not expect. Listen to find out the solution. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832Email- [email protected] make sure to check out our sponsors!SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/

E352 May 17, 2026 27 min 38 annotations

351: ADAS Warning Lights With No Codes

This week on the the show I share 4 examples of vehicles we got called in to look at ADAS warning lights that did not have any connected diagnostic trouble codes (or at least not in the traditional sense) and what we did to resolve the issue on these systems. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832Email- [email protected] make sure to check out our sponsors!SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/

E351 May 11, 2026 33 min 61 annotations

350: 1 Million Download Special!

This week on the show is slightly different, as we hit 1,000,000 downloads for the podcast this past week! I share my thoughts on the journey up to this point. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832Email- [email protected] make sure to check out our sponsors!SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/

E350 May 04, 2026 20 min 13 annotations

349: The Agent Wave Is Coming

PJ Walter and Tomi Oliva join me on the show today to discuss how advancements in AI & Agent technology are changing the world as we know it. Are you ready for what's coming?Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832Email- [email protected] make sure to check out our sponsors!SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/

E349 Apr 26, 2026 77 min 129 annotations

348: Steering Angle Sensor Challenges

This week on the show I share 2 case studies from the last week. Both are steering angle sensor relearns that won't complete, or won't correct the issue. First is a 2008 Volkswagen GTI that had the battery disconnected and won't learn the steering angle basic setting afterwards. The second is a 2021 GMC Terrain that has an off center steering wheel no matter what relearn or alignment procedures are performed. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832Email- [email protected] make sure to check out our sponsors!SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/

E348 Apr 19, 2026 32 min 62 annotations

347: Module Bench Testing

This week on the show I share some tips and tricks on bench testing control modules as a diagnostic method. See the link below for the bench harness mentioned in the show. https://autorescuetools.com/products/obd2-to-ecu-bench-harness?_pos=1&_sid=eeef572b4&_ss=rWebsite- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832Email- [email protected] make sure to check out our sponsors!SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/

E347 Apr 12, 2026 25 min 31 annotations

346: Tesla Model Y Charging Disabled Diagnostic

This week on the show I follow up on the 2021 GMC Yukon from last week's episode along with a diagnostic on a 2021 Tesla Model Y that's not charging. See the links below for more details. HVIL Training doc- https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/SB-10052449-4313.pdf Service mode document- https://service.tesla.com/docs/Public/ServiceMode/service_mode_user_guide.pdfWebsite- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832Email- [email protected] make sure to check out our sponsors!SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/

E346 Apr 05, 2026 32 min 30 annotations

345: GM Global B VIP Architecture

This week on the sow I share a case study on a 2021 GMC Yukon Denali that had a new serial data gateway module replaced. This vehicle has GM's Global B or VIP Architecture, which presents new challenges for technicians when installing and programming control modules. Listen to hear the pitfalls you may run into and which vehicles it applies to. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832Email- [email protected] make sure to check out our sponsors!SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/

E345 Mar 29, 2026 36 min 28 annotations

344: GM MOST Diagnostic

This week on the show I share a case study on a 2017 Cadillac CT6 with no audio or display screen. This vehicle uses a copper wire MOST system that has unique diagnostic method. See the link below for more detail. https://diag.net/msg/m4fyw8nk9sugsj0ylwk7krbwkwWebsite- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832Email- [email protected] make sure to check out our sponsors!SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/

E344 Mar 23, 2026 33 min 30 annotations

343: Can You Make Your Own Software?

This week on the show I share my recent experiences in building custom software for use in my business and how you can do the same with AI tools. You don't need to be an expert coder or programmer, you only need to have a problem to solve and be able to explain it clearly. Listen to find out more.Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832Email- [email protected] make sure to check out our sponsors!SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/

E343 Mar 15, 2026 30 min 15 annotations

342: Keyless Access Module Registration, How Hard Can It Be?

This week on the show I share my struggles trying to register a keyless access control unit in a 2018 Acura RDX. We've done many of these modules on other Honda's and Acura's before with no issues. This car however throws us a curve ball. Listen to here the solution. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832Email- [email protected] make sure to check out our sponsors!SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/

E342 Mar 08, 2026 31 min 27 annotations

341: Blind Spot Angle Verification

This week on the show I share our experiences with calibrating blind spot modules/sensors on vehicles that have been in a collision. In addition to the standard radar calibration, the physical mounting angles of the sensor must be measured and adjusted if damage occurred. Listen to hear our solution to measuring both the vertical and horizontal angles. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832Email- [email protected] make sure to check out our sponsors!SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/

E341 Mar 01, 2026 32 min 25 annotations

340: Skill Agility

Today on the show I share my thoughts on the value of being agile in your skillset, not just when it comes to fixing cars, but with adapting to the rapidly shifting technology tools that are now available. Where am I spending my time and effort right now to learn the skillsets I need for the future? How adaptable do we need to become? Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832Email- [email protected] make sure to check out our sponsors!SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/

E340 Feb 22, 2026 31 min 3 annotations

339: Tomi Oliva On Technician Recruitment

Tomi Oliva joins me on the show today to talk about technician recruitment. We have both recently hired new technicians and discuss the process of finding talent in the automotive space. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832Email- [email protected] make sure to check out our sponsors!SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/

E339 Feb 15, 2026 84 min 10 annotations

338: TDC-ish

This week on the show I share a case study on a 2013 Ford Escape with a 2.5L engine that has some odd symptoms that end up reminding me of a vehicle I diagnosed a couple years back. Both these Escapes ended up having the same issue. Listen to find out what it was and how you can diagnose and/or avoid causing this problem.Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832Email- [email protected] make sure to check out our sponsors!SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/

E338 Feb 08, 2026 37 min 30 annotations

337: BMW X1 Parasitic Draw Diagnosis Throws Me A Curveball

This week on the show I share a case study on a 2017 BMW X1 that has a large draw that's killing the battery (6amps!) I take my usual approach to a "network staying awake" problem, but don't get to the conclusion. The issue forced me to take a different approach to find the solution. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832Email- [email protected] make sure to check out our sponsors!SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/

E337 Feb 01, 2026 32 min 13 annotations

336: Nitrogen Air Suspension Service

This week on the show I share some information on nitrogen filled air suspension systems found in Stellantis vehicles, as well as other brands such as GM & Volvo. I'll discuss the equipment, tooling, service procedures, along with some obstacles I've run into along the way. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832Email- [email protected] make sure to check out our sponsors!SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/

E336 Jan 25, 2026 24 min 23 annotations

335: Does This Module Need Programming?

Do I need do program this control module if I replace it? Can I program a used one? 2 questions we get everyday doing mobile programming. Today on the show I'll share with you some tips and tricks to efficiently finding out if the module in questions needs programming or other steps. I'll also discuss used module programming as well. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832Email- [email protected] make sure to check out our sponsors!SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/

E335 Jan 19, 2026 38 min 28 annotations