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.
This week on the show I have 2 case studies. A 2013 Chevrolet Equinox that cranks but won't start & a 2008 Toyota Prius that won't ready up. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320 Email- STmobilediag@gmail.com
This week on the show I share a case study on a 1999 Volvo S70 that has been sitting since 2017. The engine will start and run one time after a capacitive discharge, but once the ignition is cycled, it becomes a crank-no-start until the battery is disconnected again. There is a YouTube video with PowerPoint to complement this episode. YouTube Video- https://youtu.be/n84WvYMSNEg Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320 Email- STmobiledia...
We take on the hero cars, the problems nobody else wants, we make used WCM's work in 2010 Dodge Avengers... but should we? Zack Mcclain joins me on the show this week to discuss working on "hero" cars. Does it make sense from a business standpoint? We do we want to take on these types of challenges? How do you make the call to move on or dive in? Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320 Email- STmobilediag@gmail.com...
CJ Geibe joins me on the show this week. Recently I posted a request in the FB group for a known good waveform on a 19 Jeep Wrangler with the updated 3.6L engine. This engine had misfires on cylinders 2, 4, & 6, along with a noticeable difference in compression bank to bank. CJ recognized the problem and was able to guide me to a solution. The cause of the issue was rather interesting. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com Facebook group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320 Email-...
Matthew Skundrich, Matt Fanslow and Bryan Pollock join me on the show this week to discuss how to charge for diagnostic work. Why is diagnostic work under valued? Can it be as profitable as repair work? We take perspectives from both mobile and a traditional shop... Also how much does it cost to ship 20 lbs of snow to someone?? Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320 Email- STmobilediag@gmail.com...
Pablo Figueroa joins me this week to talk about the heavy duty diesel world. He is a diagnostic tech, working on large trucks and semis in Rochester, New York. We'll also discuss health and fitness in relationship to your career as a tech. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320 Email - STmobilediag@gmail.com...
This week on the show Bob Starr, Keith Perkins, & Scott Shotton join me to recap a class at Vision we were involved with, "What scantool should I buy?" The class was geared towards shop owners trying to navigate the vast world of scanners & which one(s) fit their needs. We also have a special guest join us half way through the show! Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320 Email- STmobilediag@gmail.com...
Tomi Oliva & Pedro De La Torre join me on the show this week to discuss information sharing within the automotive industry. We have a growing number of sharing platforms available to us in this industry. Youtube, Facebook, Diag.net. Many have argued that these devalue what we do, but most of us have benefited from some form of information sharing in our career. Should techniques, tooling, discoveries be kept secret in our industry to retain the value? Should they be shared with the masses? I...
Zac Sheafe joins me on the show this week. Zac is a mobile technician in Austin, Texas. We're going chat about our experiences in the automotive industry, Vision, mobile work, and diesel work. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com Facebook group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320 Email- STmobilediag@gmail.com
This week on the show I'm sharing my Tech Talks presentation done at Vision 2023 in Kansas City. I'm going to share ways that Artificial intelligence may be used in the automotive repair world in the future using Chat GPT as a current example. Can it pass an ASE test? Can it diagnose a broken car? Listen to find out. Don't forget there is a video portion, including my PowerPoint slides, that can be found on my YouTube channel. Check the link below. YouTube link- https://youtu.be/TgZBXXAh-gk Webs...
Steve Hauble and Joe Christopherson join me on the show this week. I've been friends with Joe & Steve for over 20 years, and all 3 of us have made careers in the automotive field. Joe is the territory sales manager for Autozone, and Steve recently came on board as the first employee for S.T. Mobile, doing mobile programming and diagnostics. We'll talk about our experiences in the automotive world, parts, pay, young people entering the industry, and more. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com ...
Mark Lemay joins me on the show this week. Mark is the owner and primary instructor for Auto Aide Technical Training, company out of Ontario, Canada, that offers online and in person courses. We'll chat about, his journey in the automotive field, recruiting young people into the trade, training, and certification requirements in Canada. Auto Aide Website- https://www.autoaide.ca/ Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320 Email- STmobile...
John Rogers joins me on the show this week. John is a mobile technician out of Long Island, New York. He's been running his mobile diagnostic & programming business for 15 years and is referred to as the OG Mobile guy by many. We'll chat about the automotive industry, his journey in it, and mobile life. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320 Email- STmobilediag@gmail.com...
Don and Kyle join me today to catch up on our experiences operating mobile diagnostic & programming businesses. We talked 6 months prior when all 3 of us were just starting out, now we're regrouping to share our progress, goals, and stories from the mobile world. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320 Email- STmobilediag@gmail.com...
Mitch Minton joins me on the show this week to help me answer a listener question about automotive network protocols. We'll tackle SENT, Ethernet, DoIP, & CAN. As well as how they can relate to one another. Check out Mitch's first episode in the link below for more info on CAN network analysis. Episode 115- https://autodiagpodcast.com/2021/12/27/115-mitch-minton/ Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320 Email- STmobilediag@gmail.com...
This week on the show I share 2 case studies. A 2017 Ford F-150 with an Impact sensor code and a 2015 Chrysler Town & Country crank no-start. Episode referenced regarding air bag circuit codes- https://autodiagpodcast.com/2020/02/24/6-air-bag-diagnostics/ Website- https://www.autodiagpodcast.com Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320 Email- STmobilediag@gmail.com...
In this week's episode I talk about how critically important it is to fully understand how the system or component works is when diagnosing a problem. I'll also list some methods to help you gain the knowledge you need when presented with a unfamiliar challenge. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320 Email- STmobilediag@gmail.com...
Tomi Oliva, The used module King, joins me on the show this week to discuss aftermarket module programmers, cloning tools, and EEPROM tools. Whats out there? What are our favorites? When should you invest? What should you invest in? Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320 Email- Stmobilediag@gmail.com Tools mentioned- ACDP- https://www.yanhuaacdp.com/ Flex I/O Terminal Hexprog SMOK AR32 Autel IM608- https://www.aeswave.com/im608pro-IM...
James Dillon joins me on the show this week. James owns Tech Topics, a cutting edge automotive training company based in the UK. We'll chat about mobile work, diagnostics, training, hydrogen, & alternative fuel sources. Tech Topics website- https://techtopics.co.uk/ Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320 Email- STmobilediag@gmail.com...
Chris Lawson from Technicianfind.com joins me this week to talk about connecting great techs with great shops. We'll discusses ideas for both shops and technicians when looking for a new opportunity or employee. https://www.technicianfind.com/ Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320 Email- STmobilediag@gmail.com...
Scott Shotton and Matt Fanslow join me on the show this week to answer YOUR questions! When is shop culture worth leaving? What can an older technician transition to besides a service writer when they're done wrenching? How do you ask for raise? How do you handle misdiagnosis? Warning-This episode contains explicit language Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320 Email- STmobilediag@gmail.com...
This week on the show I describe Magneto resistive sensors used in automotive applications, specifically wheel speed sensors. I'll describe the basic sensor operation, testing methods, and share 3 case studies involving MR style sensors. A 2008 Nissan Pathfinder with no 4x4 operation. Also a 2010 Toyota Prius and a 2015 Ram 1500 that have has sensors replaced, but still have circuit codes for wheel speed sensors. Episode 119 VR sensors- https://autodiagpodcast.com/2022/01/16/119-variable-relucta...
Jamie Holmes joins me on the show this week to talk about his journey in the automotive field, passion for your career, business ownership, automotive programming, & more. Website- https://www.autodiagpodcast.com Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320 Email- STmobilediag@gmail.com
This week on the show I share a case study on a 2017 Acura MDX 3.5L GDI V6. The vehicle has no communication with multiple modules, on top of low high side fuel pressure with a few twists along the way. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320 Email- STmobilediag@gmail.com...
Matt Fanslow & Matthew Skundrich join me on the show this week to discuss what it means to be an A-tech, specialization in the automotive world, what and economic downturn could look like for shops, Taylor Swift, and more!! Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320 Email- https://STmobilediag@gmail.com...
Nooh Alhamad joins me on the show this week. He is a local shop owner/technician. Nooh shares his journey in the auto industry to becoming a shop owner and some of the struggles along the way. We'll also discuss investment in tooling and in yourself. Warning- this episode contains explicit language. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320 Email- http://STmobilediag@gmail.com...
Mike Christopherson joins me on the show this week to talk Modules, programming, EEPROM, training and more. Make sure to check out the link/email below to get more information on the training Mike offers. Mike's Website- https://autotechelec.com/ Mike's Email- Mikec@eepromicon.com Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320 Email- STmobilediag@gmail.com...
This week on the show I share 3 vehicles I've dealt with recently doing mobile programming and diagnostics. A 2006 Lincoln Navigator where the shop deleted the air suspension and wants the warning message off. A pair of 2013 Ford Escapes with timing issues after repair. Finally a 2011 GMC Yukon that has power lift-gate issues and develops into a no comm situation. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320 Email- http://STmobilediag@gmail...
This week on the show Scott Hicks joins me at the ASTE conference in North Carolina. Scott is a technician in North Carolina and shares his journey in the automotive field along with the transition from European to independent. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320 Email- http://STmobilediag@gmail.com...
Oz Sepulveda & Mario Rojas sit down to chat with me at ASTE. We talk Euro cars, content creation, Scotty Kilmer, & more. Check out both Mario's & Oz's Youtube channels below. Oz Mechanics- https://www.youtube.com/c/OzMechanics Super Mario Diagnostics- https://www.youtube.com/c/SuperMarioDiagnostics Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320 Email- http://STmobilediag@gmail.com...
