Automotive Diagnostic Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

This week on the show I'll talk about Ford programming and some issues we run into and what we've done to solve them, including an issues on late model Fords that can take the majority of your day to resolve. The tools we'll talk about are, IDS, FDRS, Forescan, I/O Terminal, and other cloning software.

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This week on the show I share 2 different vehicles, a 2012 RAM for a year ago that had what I thought was a unique one-off problem. Last week, however, I ran into the exact same misfire issue on a 2010 RAM. Join me as I walk you through the symptoms and what went wrong on these engines.

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Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/     

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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SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/

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L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/

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In this week's episode I talk about how critically important it is to fully understand how the system or component works is when diagnosing a problem. I'll also list some methods to help you gain the knowledge you need when presented with a unfamiliar challenge. 

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Tomi Oliva, The used module King, joins me on the show this week to discuss aftermarket module programmers, cloning tools, and EEPROM tools. Whats out there? What are our favorites? When should you invest? What should you invest in? 

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Tools mentioned-

• ACDP- https://www.yanhuaacdp.com/
• Flex
• I/O Terminal
• Hexprog
• SMOK
• AR32
• Autel IM608- https://www.aeswave.com/im608pro-IMMO-and-Key-Programming-Bundle-IM608PROKPA-p9897.html
• Kess
• VVDI prog
• TL866 EEPROM programmer

James Dillon joins me on the show this week. James owns Tech Topics, a cutting edge automotive training company based in the UK. We'll chat about mobile work, diagnostics, training, hydrogen, & alternative fuel sources. 

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Chris Lawson from Technicianfind.com joins me this week to talk about connecting great techs with great shops. We'll discusses ideas for both shops and technicians when looking for a new opportunity or employee.  

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Scott Shotton and Matt Fanslow join me on the show this week to answer YOUR questions! When is shop culture worth leaving? What can an older technician transition to besides a service writer when they're done wrenching? How do you ask for raise? How do you handle misdiagnosis?

Warning-This episode contains explicit language

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This week on the show I describe Magneto resistive sensors used in automotive applications, specifically wheel speed sensors. I'll describe the basic sensor operation, testing methods, and share 3 case studies involving MR style sensors. A 2008 Nissan Pathfinder with no 4x4 operation. Also a 2010 Toyota Prius and a 2015 Ram 1500 that have has sensors replaced, but still have circuit codes for wheel speed sensors.

Episode 119 VR sensors- https://autodiagpodcast.com/2022/01/16/119-variable-reluctance-sensors/

MRE article- https://www.vehicleservicepros.com/service-repair/underhood/article/21193289/understanding-the-magneto-resistance-element

GM Bulletin- https://www.scannerdanner.com/media/kunena/attachments/417/wssdiagnostics.pdf

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Jamie Holmes joins me on the show this week to talk about his journey in the automotive field, passion for your career, business ownership, automotive programming, & more.

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