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/radar-safety-warning-dont-cross-the-streams/# Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook group- http...
Mar 13, 2022•36 min•Ep. 128
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
Mar 06, 2022•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 127
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
Feb 26, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 126
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-presented-by-claritycoat/id1598731084 Peel-able paint- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5wBFLntI94 Load pro lead...
Feb 19, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 125
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/PineHollowAutoDiagnostics Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320...
Feb 12, 2022•56 min•Ep. 124
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's Ohm meter episode- https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/episode/002 Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ F...
Feb 06, 2022•37 min•Ep. 123
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.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320...
Jan 30, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 122
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...
Jan 22, 2022•41 min•Ep. 121
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
Jan 17, 2022•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 120
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
Jan 12, 2022•35 min•Ep. 119
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
Jan 10, 2022•44 min•Ep. 118
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.
Jan 05, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 117
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.
Jan 02, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 116
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
Dec 27, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 115
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
Dec 19, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 114
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-life-with-cody-gaddie/ 93- https://autodiagpodcast.com/2021/08/22/93-keith-perkins/ 94- https://autod...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 113
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/groups/223994012068320 Episodes referenced- 56- https://autodiagpodcast.com/2021/01/04/56-chris-groff-interview/ ...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 112
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
Dec 06, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 111
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...
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 110
Matt Fanslow & Matthew Skundrich join me once again to cover just about everything. Vision, Electrical theory, Magnetism, Gravity, Electric vehicles, & even Hard rock bands. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Nov 21, 2021•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 109
Per request I'm covering wide band O2/ Air fuel ratio sensor operation and testing in today's episode. How do these sensors function? How are they the same/different than narrow band O2's? What data PIDs can we use to assess these sensors? Wide band sensor operation video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPtY5FiGMAE&t=1220s Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320...
Nov 15, 2021•42 min•Ep. 108
This week on the show Daryll Caughron joins me to discuss his journey in the automotive field. In addition to that, training, testing, & bettering yourself. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 107
Jodi Molitor joins me on the show this week to talk about the benefits of functional strength training for anyone that performs manual labor on a regular basis for their career. We'll discuss how it can prevent injuries, protect your body, & improve your overall health. 180 Kettlebell Gyms- https://www.180kbellgym.com/welcome Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320...
Nov 03, 2021•37 min•Ep. 106
Jeff Barnes Joins me on the show this week to discuss his journey as a technician. We talk ADAS, Flat rate, networking, & much more! Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Oct 31, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 105
During the ASTE conference, Kip Nuesch sat down with me to discuss his role in scan tool research & development with Advanced Auto Parts. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Oct 27, 2021•40 min•Ep. 104
Keith Perkins was kind enough to sit down and chat with me at ASTE in North Carolina. We talked training, mobile business, & everything else Keith has going on. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Oct 25, 2021•36 min•Ep. 103
Brian Good joins me on the show this week to chat about training, how he came to run his own auto repair business, along with some other industry topics. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Oct 20, 2021•40 min•Ep. 102
Devin Eckert joins me on the show this week to share a couple interesting case studies on 2 different Audi vehicles, one with a surprising solution. We also chat about mentor-ship, service information, & dealer vs independent shops. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Oct 17, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 101
Scott, Matt, & Matt join me for episode 100 of the podcast to discuss training in the automotive field. Why it's important, How it could improve, & Who should go. Spoiler alert, you should go! Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Oct 10, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 100
On this week's episode Zack Mcclain joins me to discuss education in the automotive field & also about getting a mobile business off the ground. Website- https://www.autodiagpodcast.com Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320
Oct 03, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 99
