Automotive Diagnostic Podcast

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/

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.html Link to waveforms for the Nissan Versa- https://autodiagpodcast.com/2020/02/24/6-air-bag-diagnostics/

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. 

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

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. 

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 events https://www.visionkc.com/   -Vision, Kansas City, March https://www.tstseminars.org/ - Big Event, New York, March https://paautotraining.com/ - Super Saturday, PA, October 1 Day instructor led courses https://automotive...

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.  

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?