Automotive Diagnostic Podcast
Sean Tipping
Updated 12 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)
Wake up! Part 2
The conclusion to the network diagnostic performed on a 2011 Buick regal. I describe what I found on this vehicle that's causing all the issues. Listen to Episode 7 first if you haven't already.
Wake up! A network diagnostic case study
This episode is a communication case study on a 2011 Buick Regal. I'm called into a shop to program a new BCM, but I quickly find that there's more going on.Be sure to check out the Facebook group and comment with your thoughts on the diagnosis!https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/
Air bag circuit diagnostics
In this episode I describe 2 case studies involving air bag system circuit diagnostics. 1 for an impact sensor on a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. The 2nd a deployment loop in a 2013 Nissan Versa. AES wave U-scope mentioned in the show-https://www.aeswave.com/uScope-Master-Kit-p9622.htmlLink to waveforms for the Nissan Versa-https://autodiagpodcast.com/2020/02/24/6-air-bag-diagnostics/
Tunnel vision during diagnosis
In this episode I describe how we, as technicians, can put on the blinders while trying to solve problems. I share a case study of an electric throttle body diagnosis in which I wasted an unnecessary amount of time by failing to look at the big picture.
4. Pin fitment
We're talking about pin fitment! I go through a case study describing the issue that can cause challenging issues in electrical circuits, and provide testing methods necessary to diagnose the problem. https://www.aeswave.com/uTest-Advanced-Terminal-Test-Kit-p9715.html -AES Wave Utest advanced terminal set
3. Tesla mobile service technician interview
In this episode I hold my very first interview with a good friend of mine who works as a mobile service technician for Tesla. This service provides repair, maintenance, & diagnostics to customers wherever their vehicle is. Work or home. We discuss what's involved in the job and how it's different from average technician work.
2. Training
This episode is all about training in the automotive field. Why it's so important, Where you can find it, and how you can get the most for you $$. Links:Large training eventshttps://www.visionkc.com/ -Vision, Kansas City, Marchhttps://www.tstseminars.org/ - Big Event, New York, Marchhttps://paautotraining.com/ - Super Saturday, PA, October1 Day instructor led courseshttps://automotiveseminars.com/https://ctionline.com/https://help.napaautocaretraining.com/_layouts/15/PublicScheduleAT/ClassSchedule.aspxhttps://atgtraining.com/https://lmvindbavarian.com/Ondemand traininghttps://automotiveseminars.com/https://www.l1training.com/https://www.scannerdanner.com/join-scannerdanner-premium.htmlhttps://www.electude.com/Free Traininghttps://www.youtube.com/user/ScannerDannerhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6pKbmHz16uocON8ZZTj44w - Trained by techshttps://www.youtube.com/user/ONBOARDTECH333KMD -New level autohttps://www.youtube.com/user/motoYam82 Pine Hallowhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtAGzm9e_liY7ko1PBhzTHA - South main auto
1. Diagnostic Process
In this episode I describe my own personal diagnostic process that I use when approaching any problem on a vehicle. I walk through, in detail, each step that I've developed after years of trial and error.
Introduction
This is the intro episode to the podcast where I answer 3 questions.1. What is this Podcast going to be about?2. Who am I?3. Why am I making this Podcast?