Automotive Diagnostic Podcast

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266: Deciphering Control Module Strategy Jul 29, 2024

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Quite often when attempting to diagnose vehicle issues, we are challenged with understanding the strategy used by the control module to access a circuit or component. How does it assess the circuit? When does it do it? What specifically will satisfy the module or cause a fault? Can we substitute something to satisfy the computer?
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265: Jeep Configuration Modification Jul 21, 2024

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This week on the show I share a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee that has a radio that will not adjust the volume, a Terrain switch that doesn't function at all, AND seems to have two different VIN numbers. Is the VIN mismatch the cause of my problem? Is this vehicle stolen? If not, can these issues be corrected through programming?
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264: Kyle Buell & Don Smasal Vol. 4 Jul 13, 2024

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Don & Kyle join me on the show this week to catch up on the progression of our mobile businesses. Every 6 months or so we share the victories and challenges of growing a business in the wild world of mobile.
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263: GM 8-Speed Transmission Programming Jul 07, 2024

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This week on the show I share specific details on programming for General Motors 8-speed transmissions, found in full and midsize pick up trucks, vans and cars. (9 and 10 speeds similar) What's a TUN? What's a PUN? When do I need each? Where do I find these numbers? Used transmission?? Find out all this and more.
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262: Multiple Paths To The Same Destination Jun 30, 2024

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This week on the show I share my thoughts on exposing yourself to various methods, thought processes, and tooling when diagnosing complex problems. It's easy to stick with what we know, are comfortable with, & what's worked well for us in the past. But we limit ourselves if we don't at least consider other's experience and perspective.
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261: What Makes A Diagnosis Look Easy? Jun 23, 2024

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This week on the show I want to share my thoughts on what it really takes to make a diagnostic look easy. At face value it may look like it takes no effort for an expert to breeze through an complex problem, in reality there are countless hours and enormous amounts of effort that aren't visible in the moment.
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L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/
Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/

260: Fuel Quality Testing Jun 15, 2024

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Per a listener request, we're discussing fuel quality testing this week on the show. E85, E30, water, Diesel, and more! How can you tell if the fuel is straight gasoline or not? And what type of symptoms can these present in a gasoline vehicle?
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Jarhead Diagnostics- https://www.jarheaddiag.com/

L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/
Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/

259: S.T. Mobile Jun 09, 2024

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Mike Lundgren and Steve Hauble join me on the show this week! Both Steve and Mike are employees at S.T. Mobile. Steve is a technician, and Mike handles the administrative role. We'll chat about the mobile side of the auto industry, what we like, dislike, and are challenged by... Oh, and flamethrowers too.
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Please make sure to check out our sponsors!
SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/
Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/
Jarhead Diagnostics- https://www.jarheaddiag.com/

L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/
Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/

258: Subaru Forester CAN BUS Fault Jun 01, 2024

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This week on the show I share a case study on a 2017 Subaru Forester that has an Eyesight warning message. It turns out that the fuse is blown, but when installing a new fuse, the entire CAN BUS goes down. Join me to find the source of the problem.
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Please make sure to check out our sponsors!
SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/
Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/
Jarhead Diagnostics- https://www.jarheaddiag.com/

L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/
Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/

257: Ever Since You Programmed My PCM My Daughter Is Pregnant! May 25, 2024

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Welcome to the "Ever since you" Club. If you've been in the industry for any amount of time, you've experienced this. "My rear brakes are grinding ever since you changed my windshield wipers" Sometimes the claims made by customers are really out there. I mean, the vehicle lighting randomly flashing couldn't be caused by a transmission solenoid strategy update... could it? I make a case today to never exclude the possibility that you DID cause the issue the customer is concerned about, even if it doesn't make sense up front. The burden of proof is on us as repair professionals.
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Please make sure to check out our sponsors!
SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/
Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/
Jarhead Diagnostics- https://www.jarheaddiag.com/

L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/
Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/

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