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Automotive Diagnostic Podcast

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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Downtime

Downtime

A large majority of us have a little extra time on our hands these days. What do we do with it besides Netflix bingeing?... Read more

30 Mar 2020

28mins

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Volumetric efficiency testing

Volumetric efficiency testing

This is part 2 of the 3 part series covering engine air flow measurement. Check out episode Episode 7, Mass air flow sen... Read more

21 Mar 2020

29mins

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TSB's can save your butt

TSB's can save your butt

In this episode I describe 2 case studies where technical service bulletins really made my life easy. The first case stu... Read more

23 Mar 2020

34mins

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4. Pin fitment

4. Pin fitment

We're talking about pin fitment! I go through a case study describing the issue that can cause challenging issues in ele... Read more

10 Feb 2020

20mins

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Air bag circuit diagnostics

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... Read more

24 Feb 2020

40mins

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Tunnel vision during diagnosis

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 cas... Read more

17 Feb 2020

25mins

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Not so smart junction box

Not so smart junction box

In this episode I describe the details involved with programming a Ford pickup smart junction box, BCM, GEM. Whatever yo... Read more

13 Apr 2020

35mins

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Mass Air Flow Sensors

Mass Air Flow Sensors

Part 1 of a 3 part series exploring how engine computers measure/calculate how much air is entering the engine during op... Read more

16 Mar 2020

45mins

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Wake up! A network diagnostic case study

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 qui... Read more

2 Mar 2020

35mins

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3. Tesla mobile service technician interview

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 T... Read more

3 Feb 2020

31mins

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Matt Fanslow Interview

Matt Fanslow Interview

I have a very special guest on the show today, Matt Fanslow. Matt is a diagnostic technician and shop manager at Riversi... Read more

9 Mar 2020

1hr 5mins

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Wake up! Part 2

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... Read more

7 Mar 2020

20mins

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Programming problems

Programming problems

In this episode I share my struggles while trying to do a routine programming job on a 2013 Ford Fiesta TCM. Some days t... Read more

6 Apr 2020

34mins

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Mid week update

Mid week update

Just a quick update on a few topics. Quick and simple. A tech tip on a 2017 Nissan Armada.An awesome tool I'm using for ... Read more

8 Apr 2020

15mins

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Lets Talk Scan Tools!

Lets Talk Scan Tools!

Ask and you shall receive! In this episode I describe the scan tools I currently use, with a focus on aftermarket tools.... Read more

18 May 2020

48mins

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Anti-Theft Systems

Anti-Theft Systems

In this episode I describe Anti-theft system operation in GM, Ford, & Chrysler vehicles. Diagnostic tips & tools... Read more

11 May 2020

42mins

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Cody Gaddie Interview

Cody Gaddie Interview

In this episode Cody Gaddie and I chat about his pulse sensors. How they're made, what they can do, & where you can ... Read more

4 May 2020

48mins

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To Infiniti And Beyond Part 2

To Infiniti And Beyond Part 2

A follow up to the no-start case study on a 2014 Infiniti Q70 flood car. If you haven't listened to part 1, make sure to... Read more

27 Apr 2020

36mins

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To Infiniti And Beyond

To Infiniti And Beyond

Another case study for you today. This 2014 Infiniti Q70 is a no-crank no-start. This is a flood vehicle that has been s... Read more

20 Apr 2020

39mins

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Speed Density

Speed Density

Part 3 of the 3 part series on engine airflow measurement. I describe speed density systems and the different ways issue... Read more

16 Apr 2020

34mins

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