Automotive Diagnostic Podcast

This week on the show I want to talk about why taking on difficult tasks and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone can be the best thing for you. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320 Email- http://STmobilediag@gmail.com

Per listener request, Keith Perkins & PJ Walter join me on the show this week to talk about the new L4 ADAS ASE test. Keith was involved in creating the test, and PJ recently took it. We'll discuss what goes into making an ASE test, why taking the tests is beneficial, and how to prepare. L4 Study Guide- https://ase.com/uploads/L4StudyguideFinal.pdf L4 Composite Vehicle- https://www.ase.com/dist/docs/ADASCV1Final.pdf ASE Renewal App- https://www.ase.com/renewal/landing Website-...

This week on the show Corey Bruggemann joins me, Corey is a mobile technician in Staten Island, New York. We're going to talk about how he got into mobile work and he shares some great life advice. Corey also has a YouTube channel, check out the link below. Corey's YouTube channel- https://www.youtube.com/c/SAAutoRepair Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320 Email- http://STmobilediag@gmail.com

Sam Brooks joins me on the show this week. Sam runs a mobile programming business in Michigan. He also has a YouTube channel demonstrating programming procedures, see the link below. We're going to discuss how he started his mobile business and the world of automotive programming. Sam's YouTube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCosIVoFqpQ3jUIEhq5GCMAA Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320 Email-...

This week on the show I share the value I've found in documenting detailed information from diagnostic and programming work. Sometimes having specific voltage values, data PIDS, or just helpful notes can save you or someone else loads of time down the road. I share my method behind recording info to create my personal library. Email- http://STmobilediag@gmail.com Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320 Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com

This week on the show I share my tips & process I use when approaching parasitic draws on modern vehicles. Inductive amp clamp- https://www.amazon.com/BSIDE-ACM91-Auto-Ranging-Temperature-Capacitance/dp/B07G84XDWH/ref=sr_1_11?crid=1XR48CUU4MEMJ&keywords=inductive%2Bamp%2Bclamp&qid=1652655679&sprefix=inductive%2Bamp%2Bclamp%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-11&th=1 Amp hound- https://www.aeswave.com/amp-hound-2-automotive-amp-meter-for-fused-circuits-p9546.html Website-...

Gustavo Robles joins me on the show this week. Gustavo is a foreman at a Toyota dealership in California. We discuss how we each came to discover the world of diagnostics and the value of aftermarket diagnostics even for dealer techs. WARNING- there is profanity in this episode. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320 Email- http://STmobilediag@gmail.com

John Miller joins me on the show this week. John is a listener of the Podcast & Lexus technician in Indianapolis. We'll chat about how he got into the field, his experience at Lexus, and some challenging vehicles. We still have some spots open for Mike Christopherson's EEPROM class, June 3rd & 4th in the Twin Cities MN area. Email me for more details! Email- http://STmobilediag@gmail.com Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320

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- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320

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://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320

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 interested in attending Mike Christpherson's EEPROM class in the Twin Cities MN area June 3rd-4th 2022. See...

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/groups/223994012068320

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/radar-safety-warning-dont-cross-the-streams/# Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook group-...

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-presented-by-claritycoat/id1598731084 Peel-able paint- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5wBFLntI94 Load pro...

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

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-...