Automotive Diagnostic Podcast
Sean Tipping
Updated 6 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 (379)
Jeff Barnes
Jeff Barnes Joins me on the show this week to discuss his journey as a technician. We talk ADAS, Flat rate, networking, & much more!Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Kip Nuesch At ASTE
During the ASTE conference, Kip Nuesch sat down with me to discuss his role in scan tool research & development with Advanced Auto Parts.Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Keith Perkins At ASTE
Keith Perkins was kind enough to sit down and chat with me at ASTE in North Carolina. We talked training, mobile business, & everything else Keith has going on. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Brian Good
Brian Good joins me on the show this week to chat about training, how he came to run his own auto repair business, along with some other industry topics.Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Audi Misfire Case Study With Devin Eckert
Devin Eckert joins me on the show this week to share a couple interesting case studies on 2 different Audi vehicles, one with a surprising solution. We also chat about mentor-ship, service information, & dealer vs independent shops. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Training With Scott Shotton, Matt Fanslow, & Matthew Skundrich
Scott, Matt, & Matt join me for episode 100 of the podcast to discuss training in the automotive field. Why it's important, How it could improve, & Who should go. Spoiler alert, you should go!Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Zack Mcclain
On this week's episode Zack Mcclain joins me to discuss education in the automotive field & also about getting a mobile business off the ground. Website- https://www.autodiagpodcast.comFacebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Ben Varnadoe & Noah Kight At ASTE
I met up with Noah & Ben at ASTE in North Carolina this weekend. We had a great conversation about the ASTE event, training, networking, and even a story about accidently ingesting automotive fluids! Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Transferring Knowledge To The Next Generation With Matt Fanslow
Transferring a career's worth of knowledge and experience to a younger person is a tall order. Is it even possible, or do they have to live it themselves? Do we have an obligation to at least try before our knowledge leaves the industry? What are some of the challenges we face in trying to do this? Matt Fanslow joins me on the show to discuss this & more.Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Multiple "New" Part Failures
This week I walk through several vehicles that I've run into lately with parts that have been replaced, but the parts are failed right out of the box. And in some cases, multiple times. This seems to be a more common problem than ever, so we need to take the right mindset into diagnostics in order to maintain confidence in our assessment of the problem. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Subaru Learned Cam Values
This week I walk you through a diagnosis of a P0017 on a 2011 Subaru Outback that seems unfix-able. With some help from some friends we're able to get this one back on the road...eventually. Learned cam value TSB- https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10160490-9999.pdf Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
How To Run A Successful Mobile Business With Tomi Oliva & Brian Mann
Tomi Oliva & Brian Mann join me on the show today to discuss all the things they've learned along the way in running a mobile business. What are some of the pitfalls? What makes you the most successful? This episode contains some explicit language!Brain's website- https://handsonautotraining.com/Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Keith Perkins
Keith Perkins joins me on the show today to discuss everything he has going on with his mobile business & training website. make sure to check out the link to his site below!L1traning- https://www.l1training.com/Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
The Garage Network
Jeff Taylor & Kosta Ka join me on the show all the wat from Sydney, Australia! We'll discuss the differences between the US & Australian auto industries, as well as what the Garage Network is all about! Check out the link below.Garage Network websuite- https://www.thegaragenetwork.com.au/Garage Network YouTube page- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdqjH3r5QzYfKxDyzh7RRRgWebsite- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
A Young Technician's Perspective With Noah Kight
Noah Kight joins me on the show today to talk about his journey to becoming a technician and what its like to be a younger technician in the auto industry. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Who Do You Look Up To? With Matt Fanslow & Mathew Skundrich
In todays episode (which was rerecorded as a Facebook livestream) Matt & Matt join me once again to discuss people in the automotive industry that we hold in high regard. People that have inspired us, helped us, & changed our career trajectory. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Shifted Reluctors
In this episode I walk you through 2 case studies involving shifted camshaft reluctors. How can we identify if the reluctor has shifted or if the engine is actually out of time without disassembly? The first vehicle is a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox, the second is a 2015 Dodge Charger. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
A Technician's Story With Ben Varnadoe
Today Ben Varnadoe joins me to tell his story of being a technician in the automotive field and how he navigated a long winding road to get where he is today. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Dan Quincy Interview
Today Dan Quincy joins me to discuss some of the differences in the US & Canadian automotive industries. We also discuss transitioning from technician to instructor. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Mobile Tech Life With Cody Gaddie
Today Cody Gaddie joins me to talk about all the good, bad, & unexpected of being a mobile diagnostic & programming technician. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
The "Tech Shortage"...? With Scott Shotton
This week Scott Shotton joins me to discuss why most shop owners/managers say "I can't find any good techs!" Is there truly a tech shortage? A major lack of people entering the industry? Or are we running potential talent out of the field before they have a chance to thrive? Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
The Bus Is Down
In this episode I walk you through 3 network communication case studies. A 2014 Hyundai Sonata with multiple warning lights, a 2008 Chrysler Sebring no-crank, no-start, & a 2018 Dodge Durango with no push-button start operation.Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
What I Wish I Knew When I Started, With Matt Fanslow & Matthew Skundrich
On Today's show Matt Fanslow & Matthew Skundrich join me to discuss lessons we wish we'd learned earlier in our career. Hindsight is 20/20, but hopefully this advice can help you or someone you know avoid some common pitfalls in the automotive industry. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Identifix & Autel With Adam Ward
Adam Ward Joins me on the show this week. Adam worked for Identifix as a European car specialist for 9 years. He is currently employed by Autel. We discuss both companies and some of the new products/services Autel has coming out. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
It's So Damn Hot, Milk Was A Bad Choice
The heat wave is hitting hard this week, even all the way up here in Minnesota. Of course because of that everyone wants their A/C fixed, but sometimes it's not so easy as a quick charge. This week I walk you through 2 case studies involving various enable criteria for A/C compressor operation that can elude technicians.Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320