Automotive Diagnostic Podcast

338: TDC-ish

Sun, 08 Feb 2026

This week on the show I share a case study on a 2013 Ford Escape with a 2.5L engine that has some odd symptoms that end up reminding me of a vehicle I diagnosed a couple years back. Both these Escapes ended up having the same issue. Listen to find out what it was and how you can diagnose and/or avoid causing this problem.

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337: BMW X1 Parasitic Draw Diagnosis Throws Me A Curveball

Sun, 01 Feb 2026

This week on the show I share a case study on a 2017 BMW X1 that has a large draw that's killing the battery (6amps!) I take my usual approach to a "network staying awake" problem, but don't get to the conclusion. The issue forced me to take a different approach to find the solution.

336: Nitrogen Air Suspension Service

Sun, 25 Jan 2026

This week on the show I share some information on nitrogen filled air suspension systems found in Stellantis vehicles, as well as other brands such as GM & Volvo. I'll discuss the equipment, tooling, service procedures, along with some obstacles I've run into along the way.

335: Does This Module Need Programming?

Mon, 19 Jan 2026

Do I need do program this control module if I replace it? Can I program a used one? 2 questions we get everyday doing mobile programming. Today on the show I'll share with you some tips and tricks to efficiently finding out if the module in questions needs programming or other steps. I'll also discuss used module programming as well.

334: Why Do Nissan/Infiniti Coils Melt Down?

Mon, 12 Jan 2026

This week on the show I share an issue that I've seen on several Nissan/ Infiniti vehicles were the ignition coils repeatably melt down, causing a no start. We'll address the root cause and speculate a little on the "why" behind this brand specific fault. See this episode for my first discussion on secondary windings that are wired to the positive side of the electrical system.