Automotive Diagnostic Podcast

Wesley Goodall joins me on the show this week. Wesley is from Washington and works on Sprinter vans for a European specialty shop. We chat about coming up in the automotive industry, constantly challenging yourself, and the decisions we make along the way.  Website-  https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group-  https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320 Email-  http://STmobilediag@gmail.com

This week on the show Scott Shotton joins me to discuss methods of identifying fuel related issues on modern vehicles. We also bring up the 2011 GMC Sierra injector case study from last weeks episode. Check out the link below if you haven't heard it yet.  Episode 132-  https://autodiagpodcast.com/2022/04/11/132-more-mobile-case-studies/ Website-  https://autodiagpodcast.com Facebook Group-  h...

This week I'm sharing 2 mobile diagnostic case studies. 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid that has problems after TCM programming 2011 GMC Sierra that runs rich...then lean  And don't forget to let me know if your interested in attending Mike Christpherson's EEPROM class in the Twin Cities MN area June 3rd-4th 2022. See email below Email- STmobilediag@gmail.com Website- https://autodiagpodc...

Brian Mann joins me on the show this week to share his experience and knowledge as a mobile diagnostic & programming technician. We chat about scan tools, problem vehicles, & work/life balance. Check out Brian's website and Youtube channel below- Website- https://www.handsonautotraining.com/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/user/BMAN1104 And don't forget to let me know if your in...

Daryll Caughron joins me on the show this week to talk about Vision, case studies, diagnostic methods, & more. And don't forget to let me know if your interested in attending Mike Christpherson's EEPROM class in the Twin Cities MN area spring/summer 2022. See email below Email- STmobilediag@gmail.com Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/group...

Tomi Oliva joins me on the show this week to talk about Vision, training, connecting with other industry professionals, & learning from them. We also discuss charging correctly for the services we provide as professionals. There is some explicit language in this episode Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320

This week I describe Blind spot monitoring/ Side object detection systems. History, operation, & common faults (specifically GM BSM systems) are covered.  Electromagnetic waves episode-  https://autodiagpodcast.com/2021/01/24/60-whats-your-frequency/ Keith Perkins network diagnostic video-  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rwsfe4KT330&t=3s Radar congestion episode-  https://www.eetimes.com/...

Chase Newcomer joins me on the show this week. Chase is a European specialty technician out of Omaha, Nebraska. We chat about his journey in the automotive field, European cars, The importance of electrical skills, & Hockey.  Website-  https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group-  https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320

This week on the show Gary Pearce joins me. Gary is an automotive instructor for Transport Training Services in Norther Ireland. We chat about the challenges and rewards of teaching in the automotive world.  Website-  https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook-  https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320

Adam Huber joins me this week on the show this week! Adam hosts the Auto Body Podcast-Presented by Clarity Coat. I joined Adam on his show last month, check out episode in the link below. We discuss Podcasting, Auto Body, Peel-able paint, Diagnostics, & more.  Clarity Coat website-  http://claritycoat.com  Auto Body Podcast-  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auto-body-podcast-presente...

This week on the show Ivan Temnykh Joins me to talk about his YouTube channel, Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostics, where he has almost 800 videos documenting his mobile diagnostic work. We also chat about Scantools, scopes, & mentor-ship in the automotive world. Make sure to check out Ivan's channel at the link below. Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostics- https://www.youtube.com/c/PineHollowAutoDiagnos...

This week on the show I share some diagnostic tips and strategies when dealing with CAN BUS network problems. Episode references- Network case studies- https://autodiagpodcast.com/2020/06/29/27-what-weve-got-here-is-failure-to-communicate/ https://autodiagpodcast.com/2020/12/01/50-can-communication-case-study/ Invalid data- https://autodiagpodcast.com/2021/02/07/62-invalid-data/ Matt Fanslow'...

This week on the show Darren Quinn joins me to talk about diagnostics, training, & oscilloscopes in the automotive world. Darren is from the UK and runs an automotive training website. See the link below. Mechanic Mindset- https://www.mechanicmindset.com/ Darren's YouTube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/c/MechanicMindset Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.f...

And you thought this podcast smelled bad on the outside! This week on the show I share some cold weather case studies we get the joy of experiencing in the auto repair industry living in the northern states. I also go off on a tangent about the post office LLV vehicles.  Website-  https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group-  https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320

Haakan Light joins me on the show this week. Haakan has worked with Firestone, Identifix,  & currently does training & diagnostic work with Garage Gurus. Haakan will also be presenting at Vision in Kansas City in March 2022. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group-  https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320

This is the first installment of a 3 part series covering speed and position sensors. Today i will be covering Variable reluctance style sensors. Theory, operation, & testing. Check out the next episodes for Hall Effect & Magneto restive sensors. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320

This week I've got 2 case studies from my mobile work over winter break. A 2017 Toyota Tacoma that has U-codes, Multiple dash lights &  stalling. Also a 2016 Ford Escape that's a crank-no start. Website-  https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group-  https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320

Erik Owens joins me on the show this week to discuss his journey as a technician. Erik is a former military member, has worked with Firestone, Toyota, & an European specialty shop. 

Donnie Sanford joins me on the show this week. Donnie runs a Carquest auto parts store in Ashland Missouri. We're going to discuss the relationship between Repair shops & parts suppliers. The struggles we both face & things that everyone can do and consider to make our relationship better. 

Today on the show Mitch Minton joins me to talk about CAN BUS sniffing and decoding the messages shared between automotive control modules. Mitch specializes in CAN BUS analysis within the racing world.  Website-  https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group-  https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320

Today I'm joined by a co-worker & friend, Don Simmel. Don teaches automotive repair & has worked in the automotive field for 20+ years. He sat down with me today to discuss the ins and outs of teaching automotive repair to college students.  Website-  https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group-  https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320

Part 2 of the 2021 Year end round up. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320 83- https://autodiagpodcast.com/2021/06/28/83-what-i-wish-i-knew-when-i-started-with-matt-fanslow-matthew-skundrich/ 85- https://autodiagpodcast.com/2021/07/11/85-the-tech-shortage-with-scott-shotton/ 86- https://autodiagpodcast.com/2021/07/19/86-mobile-tech-l...

2021 was a great year for the podcast. So many interesting & intelligent people came on for great conversations. I've complied audio clips from some of the most downloaded episodes here with episode references in case you'd like to hear the whole conversation... Part 2 will be released later this week. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook group- https://www.facebook.com/gro...

This week I'm tackling another listener request, and going over variable valve timing, using 3 different real life case studies. I'll cover basic system operation, problems that can arise in these systems, & methods of diagnosis. Website-  https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group-  https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320

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