Automotive Diagnostic Podcast

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When Diagnostic Trouble Codes Give Us Trouble Sep 27, 2020

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We utilize DTC's every day as technicians to help guide towards what the control module sees as a fault. Sometimes these codes are clear and direct us right where we need to go. Other times not so much. Sometimes the definition of a code can be downright misleading. Or the manufacturer gives us very little information on how a particular code is set. In todays episode, I share my strategy I use when I'm attempting to figure out exactly what a code means and what's involved in setting it.
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Tech Tip- Ambient Temp & Parasitic Draw Sep 25, 2020

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This tech tip reinforces 2 vehicle issues that I've run into multiple times recently. First, how to reset the ambient temperature in certain Ford models after repair. Second, an input causing multiple modules to stay awake and draw unwanted current from the battery.

Accuracy Vs. Applicability With Matt Fanslow Sep 20, 2020

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Matt Fanslow joins me on the show today to discuss the question of accuracy vs. applicability. How accurately do you need to understand how something works to properly and efficiently repair it? Does knowing the scientific details of a certain component really help you fix the car?
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Tech Tip- Ford TPMS Sensors Won't Train In Sep 17, 2020

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In today's tech tip I explain an interesting problem that prevented a 2015 Ford F-250 from re-learning TPMS sensors.

Natasha Smith Interview Sep 13, 2020

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Today on the show I have a special guest, Natasha Smith. Natasha is a technician at a Toyota dealership in Queensland, Australia. In 2019 she won the Toyota national skills competition. We chat about the skills competition, females in the auto industry, and more!
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Tech Tip- Dodge Ram ABS Control Module Replacement Sep 11, 2020

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In today's tech tip I fill you in on what's necessary to perform after an ABS control module replacement on a 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck.

Learning Unfamiliar Systems & Components Sep 06, 2020

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What happens when you get a vehicle in your bay that you've never worked on before? A component that you've never had any training on? A system that is totally unfamiliar to you, but you still have to figure it out and fix it?
Today I walk through some strategies I use to help me learn new vehicle systems & component operation, along with a case study on a Mercedes Benz convertible roof that doesn't operate to illustrate my points.
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Tech Tip- John Thorton Case Study Sep 04, 2020

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In this week's tech tip I'm sharing a case study of John Thorton (With permission) John is one of the premier automotive trainers in the industry and his classes never disappoint. Make sure to check out the links below.
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Video referenced in the episode-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmFozmTf7xg

Michael LaNovara Interview Aug 30, 2020

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Today on the show Michael LaNovara joins me to talk about being a student in an electrical engineering program, and how that knowledge transfers over to the automotive repair world. We also discuss the Pico club chapter that he operates in Southern California. This is a group of technicians that get together once a month to learn and grow their diagnostic skills.
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Tech Tip- Rich-Running Chrysler Vehicles Aug 27, 2020

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Today's tech tip will help out if you run into any speed density vehicle (including Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep) that runs rich & misfires. Don't get hung up on the rich codes, there are other checks to make first.
Other episodes to check out for more information-
11- Mass Air Flow Sensors
16- Speed density

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