Automotive Diagnostic Podcast

Tomi is back on the show this week to talk about technician pay, shop culture, and trying to get me to buy a shop. How do you build a successful shop where people actually want to work and make good money? listen to find out.  Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832 Email...

This week on the show I have another volume of "Why won't this key program?" This time it's centered around Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram smart keys. This systems can give you issues training in new keys even when there's nothing broken in the vehicle. But add a issue on top and it gets real tricky. Listen to find out tips on how to diagnose and program keys successfully on t...

This week on the show I share a case study from a 2020 Toyota Rav4. The vehicle runs great until it the stop-start activates. The engine then becomes a crank no start. Listen to find out the cause! Also check out the Youtube channel for the video-  Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediag...

This week on the show I share a case study on a 2019 Toyota Camry that started out as a seemingly straight forward no communication dead ECM. But after the replacement failed as well, things got a bit more complicated. Listen to find out the source of the problem.  Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.co...

This week on the show I share 3 case studies from recent vehicles doing Electric power steering programming and diagnostics. A 2017 Chevrolet Volt with a perceived tire/suspension pull. A 2019 Chevrolet Silverado with a new power steering rack we programmed doesn't work correctly & the shop thinks we programmed it incorrectly. Finally a 2018 Audi Q7 that has a internal fault code in the r...

It's not an 80's Si-fi movie. This is Ford's Trusted Real-Time Operation Network. Introduced in 2023 on select models, it creates a encrypted digital handshake between modules on the vehicle. Listen to find out more.  Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832...

This week on the show I share a diagnosis on a 2007 GMC Yukon where the A/C doesn't work and seems to max out the high side pressure before cutting off at park and driving down the road. Multiple parts have been replaced including the compressor, condenser, orifice tube, and the accumulator. Listen to find out the cause! Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebo...

This week on the show I share what applications ST mobile is using to assist us in day to day operations. Some of these Phone based, others desktop. Some are ones You can go out and get right now, and others are custom built using AI tools. Listen to find out what they are and get some ideas for tools you could build.  Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/...

This week on the show I share some tips and tricks on not only  identifying an open CAN network, but how to narrow down the section of the network where the open is located before leaving the driver's seat. Check out the animation for a visual of the waveform mentioned in this episode.  https://autodiagpodcast.com/resources/can-single-wire-open/ Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook...

This week on the show I share 2 case studies from our mobile diagnostics. Both ended up with network related issues due to pin fitment. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the entire CAN C bus down and a 2017 Audi S4 with multiple module communication issues. Listen to hear why this check is so important! Pin drag tool-  https://www.ebay.com/itm/158009742558?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=71...

This week on the show, I share a diagnostic on a 2019 Subaru Impreza that has communication codes setting in the ABS module for several other modules on the car. The scan tool can talk with those modules, as well as the ABS. The ABS has been replaced with the same issue. Listen to find out the cause.  Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/22399401206...

This week on the show I share a case study on a 2016 Cadillac Escalade with a 6.2L that sets a P2101 in the ECM along with intermittent network issues. Are these 2 problems related? Listen to find out! Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832 Email- STmobilediag@gmail.com...

This week on the show I share a case study on a 2015 Toyota Prius that seems to run then stall, however it's actually not running at all. if you are familiar with Toyota hybrid powertrains, you know where this is headed. If not, you'll learn how these operate and what to look for. Either way, listen to find out the cause of the no start! Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Gro...

Last week we ran into a no-start condition that you don't see every day... but twice in the same week. Listen to find out the cause and diagnostics you can perform to pinpoint this issue. Vehicles mentioned, 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, 2002 Honda Odyssey, & 2007 Ford Mustang.  Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/ YouTube- htt...

This week on the show I share a case study on a 2016 Kia Optima 2.4L that's setting a P0010 in the ECM after multiple components have been replaced, including the ECM. This is a common code for these vehicles and they have multiple failure points in this system. This car turned out to be something more interesting than the typical fault.  Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group-...

This week on the show I share a case study on a 2017 Subaru Legacy that sets a Model judgement error code in multiple eyesight cameras. Are all 3 cameras wrong for the vehicle? Am I missing something with programming? Or is something else the issue?  Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivedi...

I'll be out of town for the holiday weekend, so I'm re-airing one of our most popular episodes form 4 years ago with Justin Morgan. We chat about a number topics including a great lesson to keep trying new things even though you may have to start out a beginner level.  Have a great Memorial day! Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/2239940...

This week on the show I share a case study on a 2018 BMW 640i that does not crank and has no relevant codes. We ended up getting the vehicle towed to our shop and during our diagnostics, we fond coolant in a module you might not expect. Listen to find out the solution.  Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/ YouTube- https://www.youtu...

This week on the the show I share 4 examples of vehicles we got called in to look at ADAS warning lights that did not have any connected diagnostic trouble codes (or at least not in the traditional sense) and what we did to resolve the issue on these systems.   Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@a...

This week on the show is slightly different, as we hit 1,000,000 downloads for the podcast this past week! I share my thoughts on the journey up to this point.  Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832 Email- STmobilediag@gmail.com Please make sure to check out our sponsor...

PJ Walter and Tomi Oliva join me on the show today to discuss how advancements in AI & Agent technology are changing the world as we know it. Are you ready for what's coming? Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832 Email- STmobilediag@gmail.com Please make sure t...

This week on the show I share 2 case studies from the last week. Both are steering angle sensor relearns that won't complete, or won't correct the issue. First is a 2008 Volkswagen GTI that had the battery disconnected and won't learn the steering angle basic setting afterwards. The second is a 2021 GMC Terrain that has an off center steering wheel no matter what relearn or alignmen...

This week on the show I share some tips and tricks on bench testing control modules as a diagnostic method. See the link below for the bench harness mentioned in the show.  https://autorescuetools.com/products/obd2-to-ecu-bench-harness?_pos=1&_sid=eeef572b4&_ss=r Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/ YouTube- https://www.yout...

This week on the show I follow up on the 2021 GMC Yukon from last week's episode along with a diagnostic on a 2021 Tesla Model Y that's not charging. See the links below for more details.  HVIL Training doc- https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/SB-10052449-4313.pdf   Service mode document-  https://service.tesla.com/docs/Public/ServiceMode/service_mode_user_guide.pdf Website- https://a...

This week on the sow I share a case study on a 2021 GMC Yukon Denali that had a new serial data gateway module replaced. This vehicle has GM's Global B or VIP Architecture, which presents new challenges for technicians when installing and programming control modules. Listen to hear the pitfalls you may run into and which vehicles it applies to.  Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook...