343: Can You Make Your Own Software?

343: Can You Make Your Own Software?

Author: Sean Tipping March 16, 2026 Duration: 30:55
This week on the show I share my recent experiences in building custom software for use in my business and how you can do the same with AI tools. You don't need to be an expert coder or programmer, you only need to have a problem to solve and be able to explain it clearly. Listen to find out more. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832 Email- STmobilediag@gmail.c...

Sean Tipping hosts Automotive Diagnostic Podcast, a series dedicated to the intricate and often misunderstood world of modern car repair. This isn't about simple oil changes; it's a deep, practical conversation focused squarely on diagnostics and the evolving technology under the hood. Each episode feels like a shop talk session where you'll hear detailed discussions on specific tools and techniques, from interpreting complex scan data to troubleshooting elusive electrical gremlins. The goal is to provide actionable ideas that genuinely sharpen your skills, whether you're a seasoned professional or a committed enthusiast looking to understand your vehicle on a deeper level. By bringing in expert voices from across the automotive field for interviews, the podcast offers diverse perspectives on real-world problems and solutions. Tuning in provides a unique blend of education and practical self-improvement, all framed within the engaging leisure of exploring how things work. If you've ever been fascinated by the logic of a repair or wanted to demystify the computers on wheels we drive today, this podcast serves as an essential resource.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Automotive Diagnostic Podcast
Podcast Episodes
348: Steering Angle Sensor Challenges [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:59
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 is a 2008 Volkswagen GTI that had the battery disconnected a…
347: Module Bench Testing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:30
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. https://autorescuetools.com/products/obd2-to-ecu…
346: Tesla Model Y Charging Disabled Diagnostic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:14
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 links below for more details. HVIL Training doc- https://stati…
345: GM Global B VIP Architecture [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:17
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 Architecture, which presents new challenges for technicians w…
344: GM MOST Diagnostic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:34
This week on the show I share a case study on a 2017 Cadillac CT6 with no audio or display screen. This vehicle uses a copper wire MOST system that has unique diagnostic method. See the link below for more detail. https:…
342: Keyless Access Module Registration, How Hard Can It Be? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:12
This week on the show I share my struggles trying to register a keyless access control unit in a 2018 Acura RDX. We've done many of these modules on other Honda's and Acura's before with no issues. This car however throw…
341: Blind Spot Angle Verification [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:44
This week on the show I share our experiences with calibrating blind spot modules/sensors on vehicles that have been in a collision. In addition to the standard radar calibration, the physical mounting angles of the sens…
340: Skill Agility [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:20
Today on the show I share my thoughts on the value of being agile in your skillset, not just when it comes to fixing cars, but with adapting to the rapidly shifting technology tools that are now available. Where am I spe…
339: Tomi Oliva On Technician Recruitment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:30
Tomi Oliva joins me on the show today to talk about technician recruitment. We have both recently hired new technicians and discuss the process of finding talent in the automotive space. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.…
338: TDC-ish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:25
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…