Automotive Diagnostic Podcast

360: Pin Fitment Strikes Again

Mon, 27 Jul 2026

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 entire CAN C bus down and a 2017 Audi S4 with multiple module communication issues. Listen to hear why this check is so important!

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359: 2019 Subaru Impreza No Communication Diagnostic

Sat, 11 Jul 2026

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 tool can talk with those modules, as well as the ABS. The ABS has been replaced with the same issue. Listen to find out the cause.

358: P2101 Cadillac Escalade Case Study

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

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 problems related? Listen to find out!

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

Mon, 29 Jun 2026

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 Toyota hybrid powertrains, you know where this is headed. If not, you'll learn how these operate and what to look for. Either way, listen to find out the cause of the no start!

356: Diagnosis Of An Uncommon No-Start Condition

Mon, 15 Jun 2026

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 to pinpoint this issue. Vehicles mentioned, 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, 2002 Honda Odyssey, & 2007 Ford Mustang.