Automotive Diagnostic Podcast
Sean Tipping
Updated 5 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)
Nissan Altima All Keys Lost Conclusion
I'm wrapping up the 2009 Nissan Altima from episode 190 this week. Originally the car arrived at the shop with no keys. A locksmith was unable to add a key, so I diagnosed it as a faulty steering column lock. After the lock was replaced I was still unable to register a new key and ran out of tests to confirm where the fault was. Join me her to hear the conclusion!Website- https://autodiagpodcast.comFacebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320Email- [email protected]
Aftermarket Tunes With Matt Fanslow
No, not those kind of tunes! We're talking about MUSIC! Music in the shop can be a moral booster or a point of contention, but it's a big part of most technicians' work day. We'll talk about different genres, time periods, covers, favorite bands, & more! Make sure to check out Matt's Podcast!- https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/Website- https://autodiagpodcast.comFacebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320Email- [email protected]
Finding Simple Solutions To Complex Problems With Brian Mann
Brain Mann Joins me on the show this week to discuss how many of the fixes to the complex issues we see on vehicles end up being basic in nature. Voltage drop, broken wires, bad fuses- These end up being the cause of many problems we see. How can we break down the complexity of the systems/components to find the source efficiently and accurately? Brian's website- https://www.handsonautotraining.com/Website- https://autodiagpodcast.comFacebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320Email- [email protected]
CAN BUS Fault Case Studies
This week on the show I share 3 CAN communication case studies. The first 2, a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan & a 2015 Jeep Wrangler that both have B+ shorted to the CAN C network from the same circuit, but with different causes. The 3rd vehicle is a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado with ECM codes for no communication with the fuel pump control module. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.comFacebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320Email- [email protected]
Finding Your Diagnostic Process With Rich Falco
Rich Falco joins me on the show this week. Rich is a mobile technician & instructor for CTI. We're going to discuss developing & utilizing a diagnostic process. How can you create a process of your own and use it when solving complex vehicle issues? Website- https://autodiagpodcast.comFacebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320Email- [email protected]
Replace With Known Good Part
On this weeks episode I share some vehicle issues where I've reached a limit in my current testing abilities, forcing me to decide on making a call with out being 100% confident in the diagnosis. Ideally, testing should be able to prove out exactly where the fault lies, but is there a point where you've exhausted your methods, and making your best guess is the right move? What else can we do when we reach a limit in our testing capabilities? The 2 vehicles covered are a 2015 Jeep Cherokee and a 2009 Nissan Altima.Website- https://autodiagpodcast.comFacebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320Email- [email protected]
Julio Alves
Julio Alves Joins me on the show this week. Julio is going to share his journey coming to America from Brazil as a child, becoming a pilot, and owning his own automotive repair shop. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.comFacebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320Email- [email protected]
Equinox Crank No-Start & Prius High Voltage Fault
This week on the show I have 2 case studies. A 2013 Chevrolet Equinox that cranks but won't start & a 2008 Toyota Prius that won't ready up. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.comFacebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320Email- [email protected]
Volvo S70 Crank No Start
This week on the show I share a case study on a 1999 Volvo S70 that has been sitting since 2017. The engine will start and run one time after a capacitive discharge, but once the ignition is cycled, it becomes a crank-no-start until the battery is disconnected again. There is a YouTube video with PowerPoint to complement this episode. YouTube Video- https://youtu.be/n84WvYMSNEgWebsite- https://autodiagpodcast.comFacebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320Email- [email protected]
Avengers- EEPROM Game With Zack Mcclain
We take on the hero cars, the problems nobody else wants, we make used WCM's work in 2010 Dodge Avengers... but should we? Zack Mcclain joins me on the show this week to discuss working on "hero" cars. Does it make sense from a business standpoint? We do we want to take on these types of challenges? How do you make the call to move on or dive in? Website- https://autodiagpodcast.comFacebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320Email- [email protected]
Gen 2 Pentastar Misfire Challenge With CJ Geibe
CJ Geibe joins me on the show this week. Recently I posted a request in the FB group for a known good waveform on a 19 Jeep Wrangler with the updated 3.6L engine. This engine had misfires on cylinders 2, 4, & 6, along with a noticeable difference in compression bank to bank. CJ recognized the problem and was able to guide me to a solution. The cause of the issue was rather interesting. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.comFacebook group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320Email- [email protected]
Charging For Diagnostic Work With Bryan Pollock, Matt Fanslow, & Matthew Skundrich
Matthew Skundrich, Matt Fanslow and Bryan Pollock join me on the show this week to discuss how to charge for diagnostic work. Why is diagnostic work under valued? Can it be as profitable as repair work? We take perspectives from both mobile and a traditional shop... Also how much does it cost to ship 20 lbs of snow to someone?? Website- https://autodiagpodcast.comFacebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320Email- [email protected]
Pablo Figueroa- HD Diesel, Diagnostics, & Maintaining Your Health
Pablo Figueroa joins me this week to talk about the heavy duty diesel world. He is a diagnostic tech, working on large trucks and semis in Rochester, New York. We'll also discuss health and fitness in relationship to your career as a tech. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.comFacebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320Email - [email protected]
What Scantool Should I Buy? With Scott Shotton, Keith Perkins, & Bob Starr
This week on the show Bob Starr, Keith Perkins, & Scott Shotton join me to recap a class at Vision we were involved with, "What scantool should I buy?" The class was geared towards shop owners trying to navigate the vast world of scanners & which one(s) fit their needs. We also have a special guest join us half way through the show!Website- https://autodiagpodcast.comFacebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320Email- [email protected]
Information Sharing In The Automotive Industry With Pedro De La Torre & Tomi Oliva
Tomi Oliva & Pedro De La Torre join me on the show this week to discuss information sharing within the automotive industry. We have a growing number of sharing platforms available to us in this industry. Youtube, Facebook, Diag.net. Many have argued that these devalue what we do, but most of us have benefited from some form of information sharing in our career. Should techniques, tooling, discoveries be kept secret in our industry to retain the value? Should they be shared with the masses? Is there a right/wrong way to share? Where does the value in a particular skill or ability truly lie? We'll discuss this and more.Website- https://autodiagpodcast.comFacebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320Email- [email protected]