Automotive Diagnostic Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Dan Quincy Interview Jul 24, 2021

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Today Dan Quincy joins me to discuss some of the differences in the US & Canadian automotive industries. We also discuss transitioning from technician to instructor.
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Mobile Tech Life With Cody Gaddie Jul 18, 2021

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Today Cody Gaddie joins me to talk about all the good, bad, & unexpected of being a mobile diagnostic & programming technician.
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The "Tech Shortage"...? With Scott Shotton Jul 11, 2021

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This week Scott Shotton joins me to discuss why most shop owners/managers say "I can't find any good techs!" Is there truly a tech shortage? A major lack of people entering the industry? Or are we running potential talent out of the field before they have a chance to thrive?
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The Bus Is Down Jul 04, 2021

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In this episode I walk you through 3 network communication case studies. A 2014 Hyundai Sonata with multiple warning lights, a 2008 Chrysler Sebring no-crank, no-start, & a 2018 Dodge Durango with no push-button start operation.
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What I Wish I Knew When I Started, With Matt Fanslow & Matthew Skundrich Jun 27, 2021

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On Today's show Matt Fanslow & Matthew Skundrich join me to discuss lessons we wish we'd learned earlier in our career. Hindsight is 20/20, but hopefully this advice can help you or someone you know avoid some common pitfalls in the automotive industry.
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Identifix & Autel With Adam Ward Jun 20, 2021

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Adam Ward Joins me on the show this week. Adam worked for Identifix as a European car specialist for 9 years. He is currently employed by Autel. We discuss both companies and some of the new products/services Autel has coming out.
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It's So Damn Hot, Milk Was A Bad Choice Jun 13, 2021

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The heat wave is hitting hard this week, even all the way up here in Minnesota. Of course because of that everyone wants their A/C fixed, but sometimes it's not so easy as a quick charge. This week I walk you through 2 case studies involving various enable criteria for A/C compressor operation that can elude technicians.
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EEPROM To The Rescue Jun 06, 2021

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Today I walk you through a roadblock I encountered during ECM programming on a 2010 Nissan Frontier, & how we resolved the problem using EEPROM data.
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Well That's A Weird Problem, What Do You Think? May 30, 2021

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This week I walk you through 2 Dodge vehicle with odd control module issues... well, I walk you through MOST of the diagnosis. I'm going to give you all the symptoms and majority of the tests I performed before making a call, but I'd like to hear what call you would make, what other things you might test, or completely different direction you'd take. Post in the Facebook group and let me know! The solutions will be announced next week.
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How To Increase Your Value As A Technician With Brandon Steckler May 23, 2021

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Brandon Steckler joins me on the show this week to discuss methods that every technician can utilize to increase their value, and in turn, their compensation.
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