Automotive Diagnostic Podcast

364: What Is Ford TRON?

It's not an 80's Si-fi movie. This is Ford's Trusted Real-Time Operation Network. Introduced in 2023 on select models, it creates a encrypted digital hands

363: GMC Yukon A/C Diagnostic

This week on the show I share a diagnosis on a 2007 GMC Yukon where the A/C doesn't work and seems to max out the high side pressure before cutting off at park and d

362: The Most Helpful Applications I'm Using Right Now

This week on the show I share what applications ST mobile is using to assist us in day to day operations. Some of these Phone based, others desktop. Some are ones You can

361: Open Can Bus Tips and Tricks

This week on the show I share some tips and tricks on not only  identifying an open CAN network, but how to narrow down the section of the network where the open is locat

360: Pin Fitment Strikes Again

This week on the show I share 2 case studies from our mobile diagnostics. Both ended up with network related issues due to pin fitment. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the

359: 2019 Subaru Impreza No Communication Diagnostic

This week on the show, I share a diagnostic on a 2019 Subaru Impreza that has communication codes setting in the ABS module for several other modules on the car. The scan

358: P2101 Cadillac Escalade Case Study

This week on the show I share a case study on a 2016 Cadillac Escalade with a 6.2L that sets a P2101 in the ECM along with intermittent network issues. Are these 2 proble

357: Prius Start-Stall... Or No-Start?

This week on the show I share a case study on a 2015 Toyota Prius that seems to run then stall, however it's actually not running at all. if you are familiar with To

356: Diagnosis Of An Uncommon No-Start Condition

Last week we ran into a no-start condition that you don't see every day... but twice in the same week. Listen to find out the cause and diagnostics you can perform t

355: Kia 2.4L P0010 Diagnostic

This week on the show I share a case study on a 2016 Kia Optima 2.4L that's setting a P0010 in the ECM after multiple components have been replaced, including the EC

354: Subaru Eyesight Model Code Error

This week on the show I share a case study on a 2017 Subaru Legacy that sets a Model judgement error code in multiple eyesight cameras. Are all 3 cameras wrong for the ve

353: (Throwback) Be Brave Enough To Suck At Something New With Justin Morgan

I'll be out of town for the holiday weekend, so I'm re-airing one of our most popular episodes form 4 years ago with Justin Morgan. We chat about a number topic

352: 2018 BMW 640i No Crank, Coolant In A Place You Wouldn't Expect

This week on the show I share a case study on a 2018 BMW 640i that does not crank and has no relevant codes. We ended up getting the vehicle towed to our shop and during

351: ADAS Warning Lights With No Codes

This week on the the show I share 4 examples of vehicles we got called in to look at ADAS warning lights that did not have any connected diagnostic trouble codes (or at l

350: 1 Million Download Special!

This week on the show is slightly different, as we hit 1,000,000 downloads for the podcast this past week! I share my thoughts on the journey up to this point.  Website-

349: The Agent Wave Is Coming

PJ Walter and Tomi Oliva join me on the show today to discuss how advancements in AI & Agent technology are changing the world as we know it. Are you ready for what'

348: Steering Angle Sensor Challenges

This week on the show I share 2 case studies from the last week. Both are steering angle sensor relearns that won't complete, or won't correct the issue. First

347: Module Bench Testing

This week on the show I share some tips and tricks on bench testing control modules as a diagnostic method. See the link below for the bench harness mentioned in the show

346: Tesla Model Y Charging Disabled Diagnostic

This week on the show I follow up on the 2021 GMC Yukon from last week's episode along with a diagnostic on a 2021 Tesla Model Y that's not charging. See the li

345: GM Global B VIP Architecture

This week on the sow I share a case study on a 2021 GMC Yukon Denali that had a new serial data gateway module replaced. This vehicle has GM's Global B or VIP Archit