Automotive Diagnostic Podcast
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.
Episodes
394 episodes
369: Technician Pay & Shop Culture With Tomi Oliva
Tomi is back on the show this week to talk about technician pay, shop culture, and trying to get me to buy a shop. How do you build a successful shop where people actually want to work and make good money? listen to find out. Websit...
368: Why Won't This F$*&'in Key Program?! Vol 3
This week on the show I have another volume of "Why won't this key program?" This time it's centered around Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram smart keys. This systems can give you issues training in new keys even when there's nothing broken in the veh...
367: Toyota RAV4 Stop-Start Diagnosis
This week on the show I share a case study from a 2020 Toyota Rav4. The vehicle runs great until it the stop-start activates. The engine then becomes a crank no start. Listen to find out the cause!Also check out the Youtube channel for t...
366: Toyota Camry Repeat Failed ECM Diagnosis
This week on the show I share a case study on a 2019 Toyota Camry that started out as a seemingly straight forward no communication dead ECM. But after the replacement failed as well, things got a bit more complicated. Listen to find out the so...
365: Don't Get Steered The Wrong Way
This week on the show I share 3 case studies from recent vehicles doing Electric power steering programming and diagnostics. A 2017 Chevrolet Volt with a perceived tire/suspension pull. A 2019 Chevrolet Silverado with a new power steering rack ...
364: What Is Ford TRON?
It's not an 80's Si-fi movie. This is Ford's Trusted Real-Time Operation Network. Introduced in 2023 on select models, it creates a encrypted digital handshake between modules on the vehicle. Listen to find out more. Website-
363: GMC Yukon A/C Diagnostic
This week on the show I share a diagnosis on a 2007 GMC Yukon where the A/C doesn't work and seems to max out the high side pressure before cutting off at park and driving down the road. Multiple parts have been replaced including the compresso...
362: The Most Helpful Applications I'm Using Right Now
This week on the show I share what applications ST mobile is using to assist us in day to day operations. Some of these Phone based, others desktop. Some are ones You can go out and get right now, and others are custom built using AI tools. Lis...
361: Open Can Bus Tips and Tricks
This week on the show I share some tips and tricks on not only identifying an open CAN network, but how to narrow down the section of the network where the open is located before leaving the driver's seat. Check out the animation for a vi...
360: Pin Fitment Strikes Again
This week on the show I share 2 case studies from our mobile diagnostics. Both ended up with network related issues due to pin fitment. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the entire CAN C bus down and a 2017 Audi S4 with multiple module communicatio...
359: 2019 Subaru Impreza No Communication Diagnostic
This week on the show, I share a diagnostic on a 2019 Subaru Impreza that has communication codes setting in the ABS module for several other modules on the car. The scan tool can talk with those modules, as well as the ABS. The ABS has been re...
358: P2101 Cadillac Escalade Case Study
This week on the show I share a case study on a 2016 Cadillac Escalade with a 6.2L that sets a P2101 in the ECM along with intermittent network issues. Are these 2 problems related? Listen to find out!Website-
357: Prius Start-Stall... Or No-Start?
This week on the show I share a case study on a 2015 Toyota Prius that seems to run then stall, however it's actually not running at all. if you are familiar with Toyota hybrid powertrains, you know where this is headed. If not, you'll learn ho...
356: Diagnosis Of An Uncommon No-Start Condition
Last week we ran into a no-start condition that you don't see every day... but twice in the same week. Listen to find out the cause and diagnostics you can perform to pinpoint this issue. Vehicles mentioned, 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, 2002 Honda...
355: Kia 2.4L P0010 Diagnostic
This week on the show I share a case study on a 2016 Kia Optima 2.4L that's setting a P0010 in the ECM after multiple components have been replaced, including the ECM. This is a common code for these vehicles and they have multiple failure poin...
354: Subaru Eyesight Model Code Error
This week on the show I share a case study on a 2017 Subaru Legacy that sets a Model judgement error code in multiple eyesight cameras. Are all 3 cameras wrong for the vehicle? Am I missing something with programming? Or is something else the i...
353: (Throwback) Be Brave Enough To Suck At Something New With Justin Morgan
I'll be out of town for the holiday weekend, so I'm re-airing one of our most popular episodes form 4 years ago with Justin Morgan. We chat about a number topics including a great lesson to keep trying new things even though you may have to sta...
352: 2018 BMW 640i No Crank, Coolant In A Place You Wouldn't Expect
This week on the show I share a case study on a 2018 BMW 640i that does not crank and has no relevant codes. We ended up getting the vehicle towed to our shop and during our diagnostics, we fond coolant in a module you might not expect. Listen ...
351: ADAS Warning Lights With No Codes
This week on the the show I share 4 examples of vehicles we got called in to look at ADAS warning lights that did not have any connected diagnostic trouble codes (or at least not in the traditional sense) and what we did to resolve the issue on...
350: 1 Million Download Special!
This week on the show is slightly different, as we hit 1,000,000 downloads for the podcast this past week! I share my thoughts on the journey up to this point. Website- https://autod...
349: The Agent Wave Is Coming
PJ Walter and Tomi Oliva join me on the show today to discuss how advancements in AI & Agent technology are changing the world as we know it. Are you ready for what's coming?Website- https://aut...
348: Steering Angle Sensor Challenges
This week on the show I share 2 case studies from the last week. Both are steering angle sensor relearns that won't complete, or won't correct the issue. First is a 2008 Volkswagen GTI that had the battery disconnected and won't learn the steer...
347: Module Bench Testing
This week on the show I share some tips and tricks on bench testing control modules as a diagnostic method. See the link below for the bench harness mentioned in the show.
346: Tesla Model Y Charging Disabled Diagnostic
This week on the show I follow up on the 2021 GMC Yukon from last week's episode along with a diagnostic on a 2021 Tesla Model Y that's not charging. See the links below for more details. HVIL Training doc-
345: GM Global B VIP Architecture
This week on the sow I share a case study on a 2021 GMC Yukon Denali that had a new serial data gateway module replaced. This vehicle has GM's Global B or VIP Architecture, which presents new challenges for technicians when installing and progr...