Automotive Diagnostic Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Misfire Diagnostic Strategies Mar 21, 2021

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In todays episode I walk through my personal approach to diagnosing misfires. Air? Fuel? Spark? Or something else?
Secondary ignition information- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCchGNQEMdE
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Side-Work With Matt Fanslow & Robert "Dutch" Silverstein Mar 14, 2021

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Today on the show Dutch & Matt join me to discuss the effects side-work has on the automotive industry.
This episode contains some explicit language.
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Automotive Cheat Codes Mar 07, 2021

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Most people call them silver bullets. Identifix, IATN, YouTube, Facebook, you know the drill. Basically getting a simple answer to a complex problem without having to work for it. I think they're kind of like cheat codes used in old video games. I explain why in this episode, and describe my perspective on using them.
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A Day In The Life Of A Mobile Technician Feb 28, 2021

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Come along with me for a day of programming & diagnosing.

Ford F-250 no -crank
Saturn L300 PCM programming
Infiniti G-35 crank no-start
Chevy Cruze stuck in Kilometers
Jeep Grand Cherokee cluster programming???

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Lab scopes with Matt Fanslow & Matt Skundrich Feb 21, 2021

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Scope Ninjas Matt Fanslow & Matt Skundrich join me on the show today to talk about all things oscilloscope. What's the best option for you? What's practical vs not practical? What features are great to have in a scope?
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Key Cutting & Programming With Tomi Oliva Feb 14, 2021

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Tomi Joins me on the show today to discuss automotive key cutting / programming. Also how the locksmith & diagnostic technician world are merging.
Websites mentioned-
https://ilmautosupply.com/account/login?checkout_url=/
https://midwestkeys.com/products_all.html
https://www.transponderisland.com/
https://autorescuetools.com/?fbclid=IwAR1NRka0Bc8WiwNSLzKIzyRdxhzeU1-Ax0mpfAoPUofUmfHpESPe9beHdcs
https://www.americankeysupply.com/
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Invalid Data Feb 07, 2021

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In this episode I describe the difference between no-communication codes and invalid/implausible data codes. I use 2 Ford vehicles as examples of the interconnected systems in modern vehicles and the messages that are sent between them.
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