Automotive Diagnostic Podcast
Sean Tipping
Updated 11 days agoA space to explore the diagnostic & technology side of automotive repair. We discuss tools, techniques, & ideas to sharpen your skills. We'll also interview experts in the automotive field.
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Episodes (384)
John Miller
John Miller joins me on the show this week. John is a listener of the Podcast & Lexus technician in Indianapolis. We'll chat about how he got into the field, his experience at Lexus, and some challenging vehicles. We still have some spots open for Mike Christopherson's EEPROM class, June 3rd & 4th in the Twin Cities MN area. Email me for more details!Email- http://[email protected] https://autodiagpodcast.comFacebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Wesley Goodall
Wesley Goodall joins me on the show this week. Wesley is from Washington and works on Sprinter vans for a European specialty shop. We chat about coming up in the automotive industry, constantly challenging yourself, and the decisions we make along the way. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320Email- http://[email protected]
Scott Shotton & Diagnosing Fuel Related Issues
This week on the show Scott Shotton joins me to discuss methods of identifying fuel related issues on modern vehicles. We also bring up the 2011 GMC Sierra injector case study from last weeks episode. Check out the link below if you haven't heard it yet. Episode 132- https://autodiagpodcast.com/2022/04/11/132-more-mobile-case-studies/Website- https://autodiagpodcast.comFacebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
More Mobile Case Studies
This week I'm sharing 2 mobile diagnostic case studies. 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid that has problems after TCM programming2011 GMC Sierra that runs rich...then lean And don't forget to let me know if your interested in attending Mike Christpherson's EEPROM class in the Twin Cities MN area June 3rd-4th 2022. See email belowEmail- [email protected] Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Brian Mann
Brian Mann joins me on the show this week to share his experience and knowledge as a mobile diagnostic & programming technician. We chat about scan tools, problem vehicles, & work/life balance. Check out Brian's website and Youtube channel below-Website- https://www.handsonautotraining.com/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/user/BMAN1104 And don't forget to let me know if your interested in attending Mike Christpherson's EEPROM class in the Twin Cities MN area June 3rd-4th 2022. See email belowEmail- [email protected] Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Daryll Caughron
Daryll Caughron joins me on the show this week to talk about Vision, case studies, diagnostic methods, & more. And don't forget to let me know if your interested in attending Mike Christpherson's EEPROM class in the Twin Cities MN area spring/summer 2022. See email belowEmail- [email protected] Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Tomi Oliva
Tomi Oliva joins me on the show this week to talk about Vision, training, connecting with other industry professionals, & learning from them. We also discuss charging correctly for the services we provide as professionals. There is some explicit language in this episode Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Blind Spot Monitoring Systems
This week I describe Blind spot monitoring/ Side object detection systems. History, operation, & common faults (specifically GM BSM systems) are covered. Electromagnetic waves episode- https://autodiagpodcast.com/2021/01/24/60-whats-your-frequency/Keith Perkins network diagnostic video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rwsfe4KT330&t=3sRadar congestion episode- https://www.eetimes.com/radar-safety-warning-dont-cross-the-streams/#Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Chase Newcomer
Chase Newcomer joins me on the show this week. Chase is a European specialty technician out of Omaha, Nebraska. We chat about his journey in the automotive field, European cars, The importance of electrical skills, & Hockey. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Gary Pearce- Transport Training Services
This week on the show Gary Pearce joins me. Gary is an automotive instructor for Transport Training Services in Norther Ireland. We chat about the challenges and rewards of teaching in the automotive world. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Adam Huber- The Auto Body Podcast
Adam Huber joins me this week on the show this week! Adam hosts the Auto Body Podcast-Presented by Clarity Coat. I joined Adam on his show last month, check out episode in the link below. We discuss Podcasting, Auto Body, Peel-able paint, Diagnostics, & more. Clarity Coat website- http://claritycoat.com Auto Body Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auto-body-podcast-presented-by-claritycoat/id1598731084Peel-able paint- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5wBFLntI94Load pro leads and electrical book- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004IKPUL2/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_glt_i_MREN16714KSTSV56SE7R?linkCode=ml1&tag=mobilea08e57e-20&fbclid=IwAR1SUa7V4DyE-Yydg4dtJ-G6DNBJDnEpoQRlrk3Dm4zFbgIak3QTYsngBLwWebsite- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Ivan Temnykh- Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostics
This week on the show Ivan Temnykh Joins me to talk about his YouTube channel, Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostics, where he has almost 800 videos documenting his mobile diagnostic work. We also chat about Scantools, scopes, & mentor-ship in the automotive world. Make sure to check out Ivan's channel at the link below. Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostics- https://www.youtube.com/c/PineHollowAutoDiagnosticsWebsite- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
CAN BUS Diagnostic Tips
This week on the show I share some diagnostic tips and strategies when dealing with CAN BUS network problems. Episode references-Network case studies- https://autodiagpodcast.com/2020/06/29/27-what-weve-got-here-is-failure-to-communicate/https://autodiagpodcast.com/2020/12/01/50-can-communication-case-study/Invalid data- https://autodiagpodcast.com/2021/02/07/62-invalid-data/Matt Fanslow's Ohm meter episode- https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/episode/002Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Darren Quinn
This week on the show Darren Quinn joins me to talk about diagnostics, training, & oscilloscopes in the automotive world. Darren is from the UK and runs an automotive training website. See the link below. Mechanic Mindset- https://www.mechanicmindset.com/Darren's YouTube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/c/MechanicMindsetWebsite- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Your Tauntaun Will Freeze Before You Reach The First Marker!
And you thought this podcast smelled bad on the outside! This week on the show I share some cold weather case studies we get the joy of experiencing in the auto repair industry living in the northern states. I also go off on a tangent about the post office LLV vehicles. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Haakan Light
Haakan Light joins me on the show this week. Haakan has worked with Firestone, Identifix, & currently does training & diagnostic work with Garage Gurus. Haakan will also be presenting at Vision in Kansas City in March 2022. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Variable Reluctance Sensors
This is the first installment of a 3 part series covering speed and position sensors. Today i will be covering Variable reluctance style sensors. Theory, operation, & testing. Check out the next episodes for Hall Effect & Magneto restive sensors. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Mobile Case Studies
This week I've got 2 case studies from my mobile work over winter break. A 2017 Toyota Tacoma that has U-codes, Multiple dash lights & stalling. Also a 2016 Ford Escape that's a crank-no start.Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Erik Owens
Erik Owens joins me on the show this week to discuss his journey as a technician. Erik is a former military member, has worked with Firestone, Toyota, & an European specialty shop.
Parts! With Donnie Sanford
Donnie Sanford joins me on the show this week. Donnie runs a Carquest auto parts store in Ashland Missouri. We're going to discuss the relationship between Repair shops & parts suppliers. The struggles we both face & things that everyone can do and consider to make our relationship better.
Mitch Minton
Today on the show Mitch Minton joins me to talk about CAN BUS sniffing and decoding the messages shared between automotive control modules. Mitch specializes in CAN BUS analysis within the racing world. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Don Simmel
Today I'm joined by a co-worker & friend, Don Simmel. Don teaches automotive repair & has worked in the automotive field for 20+ years. He sat down with me today to discuss the ins and outs of teaching automotive repair to college students. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
2021 Year End Round Up Pt.2
Part 2 of the 2021 Year end round up.Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/22399401206832083- https://autodiagpodcast.com/2021/06/28/83-what-i-wish-i-knew-when-i-started-with-matt-fanslow-matthew-skundrich/85- https://autodiagpodcast.com/2021/07/11/85-the-tech-shortage-with-scott-shotton/86- https://autodiagpodcast.com/2021/07/19/86-mobile-tech-life-with-cody-gaddie/93- https://autodiagpodcast.com/2021/08/22/93-keith-perkins/94- https://autodiagpodcast.com/2021/08/29/94-how-to-run-a-successful-mobile-business-with-tomi-oliva-brian-mann/97- https://autodiagpodcast.com/2021/09/19/97-transferring-knowledge-to-the-next-generation-with-matt-fanslow/107- https://autodiagpodcast.com/2021/11/08/107-daryll-caughron/
2021 Year End Round Up
2021 was a great year for the podcast. So many interesting & intelligent people came on for great conversations. I've complied audio clips from some of the most downloaded episodes here with episode references in case you'd like to hear the whole conversation... Part 2 will be released later this week. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320Episodes referenced- 56- https://autodiagpodcast.com/2021/01/04/56-chris-groff-interview/ 57- https://autodiagpodcast.com/2021/01/10/57-robert-dutch-silverstein/74- https://autodiagpodcast.com/2021/04/25/74-mobile-diagnostic-technicians-effect-on-the-automotive-industry/78-https://autodiagpodcast.com/2021/05/23/78-how-to-increase-your-value-as-a-technician-with-brandon-steckler/
Variable Valve Timing
This week I'm tackling another listener request, and going over variable valve timing, using 3 different real life case studies. I'll cover basic system operation, problems that can arise in these systems, & methods of diagnosis.Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320