Automotive Diagnostic Podcast

Automotive Diagnostic Podcast

Sean Tipping

Updated 11 days ago
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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 (384)

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

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

E105 Oct 31, 2021 83 min

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

E104 Oct 27, 2021 39 min

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

E103 Oct 25, 2021 35 min

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

E102 Oct 20, 2021 39 min

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

E101 Oct 17, 2021 78 min

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

E100 Oct 10, 2021 103 min

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

E99 Oct 03, 2021 63 min

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

E98 Sep 26, 2021 47 min

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

E97 Sep 19, 2021 86 min

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

E96 Sep 13, 2021 38 min

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

E95 Sep 05, 2021 37 min

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

E94 Aug 29, 2021 111 min

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

E93 Aug 22, 2021 83 min

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

E92 Aug 18, 2021 68 min

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

E91 Aug 15, 2021 93 min

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

E90 Aug 08, 2021 145 min

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

E89 Aug 01, 2021 38 min

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

E88 Jul 26, 2021 95 min

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

E87 Jul 24, 2021 59 min

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

E86 Jul 19, 2021 98 min