Automotive Diagnostic Podcast

Automotive Diagnostic Podcast

Sean Tipping

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A 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 (379)

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

E130 Mar 27, 2022 125 min

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

E129 Mar 20, 2022 100 min

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

E128 Mar 13, 2022 35 min

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

E127 Mar 06, 2022 111 min

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

E126 Feb 26, 2022 62 min

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

E125 Feb 19, 2022 83 min

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

E124 Feb 12, 2022 55 min

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

E123 Feb 06, 2022 37 min

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

E122 Jan 30, 2022 66 min

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

E121 Jan 22, 2022 40 min

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

E120 Jan 17, 2022 126 min

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

E119 Jan 12, 2022 35 min

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

E118 Jan 10, 2022 43 min

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. 

E117 Jan 05, 2022 73 min

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. 

E116 Jan 02, 2022 79 min

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

E115 Dec 27, 2021 65 min

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

E114 Dec 19, 2021 74 min

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/

E113 Dec 15, 2021 64 min

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/ 

E112 Dec 13, 2021 60 min

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

E111 Dec 06, 2021 59 min

Brandon Dills

Brandon Dills joins me on the show this week to talk all about his journey into entrepreneurship. Going out on your own, mobile diagnostics, ADAS, selling tools, and more.Check out his website here- https://www.jarheaddiag.com/Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320

E110 Nov 29, 2021 76 min

The Matt & Matt Show

Matt Fanslow & Matthew Skundrich join me once again to cover just about everything. Vision, Electrical theory, Magnetism, Gravity, Electric vehicles, & even Hard rock bands. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320

E109 Nov 21, 2021 121 min

Wide Band Oxygen Sensors

Per request I'm covering wide band O2/ Air fuel ratio sensor operation and testing in today's  episode. How do these sensors function? How are they the same/different than narrow band O2's?  What data PIDs can we use to assess these sensors?Wide band sensor operation videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPtY5FiGMAE&t=1220sWebsite- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320

E108 Nov 15, 2021 42 min

Daryll Caughron

This week on the show Daryll Caughron joins me to discuss his journey in the automotive field. In addition to that, training, testing, & bettering yourself. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320

E107 Nov 08, 2021 84 min

Injuries, Pain, & Health In The Automotive Field With Jodi Molitor

Jodi Molitor joins me on the show this week to talk about the benefits of functional strength training for anyone that performs manual labor on a regular basis for their career. We'll discuss how it can prevent injuries, protect your body, & improve your overall health. 180 Kettlebell Gyms- https://www.180kbellgym.com/welcomeWebsite- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320

E106 Nov 03, 2021 36 min