Another case study for you today. This 2014 Infiniti Q70 is a no-crank no-start. This is a flood vehicle that has been sitting for a year and was purchased from an auction. Let the fun begin!

Tools mentioned-

Autel MaxiSYS Elite-
https://www.aeswave.com/Autel-MaxiSYS-ELITE-MS908E-Diagnostic-System-p9585.html

U-scope-
https://www.aeswave.com/uScope-Basic-Kit-p9621.html

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Part 3 of the 3 part series on engine airflow measurement. I describe speed density systems and the different ways issues present themselves in comparison to Mass air flow systems. 

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In this episode I describe the details involved with programming a Ford pickup smart junction box, BCM, GEM. Whatever you call it, there are some extra steps that need to be followed in order to compete the job.

Launch Diagun IV
https://www.amazon.com/LAUNCH-Bi-Directional-Automotive-Diagnostic-Programming/dp/B078M4N97M/ref=sr_1_6?crid=39XO1NITBWEUS&dchild=1&keywords=diagun+x431&qid=1586738634&sprefix=diagun+%2Caps%2C441&sr=8-6

Voltage maintainer-
https://www.aeswave.com/100A-Flash-Programmer-Power-Supply-with-Battery-Charger-p9650.html

Website-
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Just a quick update on a few topics. Quick and simple. 

A tech tip on a 2017 Nissan Armada.
An awesome tool I'm using for immobilizer work.
A shout out to ScannerDanner for helping my students.

https://www.scannerdanner.com/join-scannerdanner-premium.html

Autel IM508-
https://www.aeswave.com/im508-Autel-MaxiIM-p9705.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dn9RqlhxfEk

In this episode I share my struggles while trying to do a routine programming job on a 2013 Ford Fiesta TCM. Some days things just don't cooperate!

Automatically shifted manual transmission explanation-
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8aGgSbtoJE
Voltage maintainer I use for programming-
https://www.aeswave.com/100A-Flash-Programmer-Power-Supply-with-Battery-Charger-p9650.html
Website-
https://autodiagpodcast.com/
Facebook group-
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A large majority of us have a little extra time on our hands these days. What do we do with it besides Netflix bingeing? What can we do with our free time that will make us more productive & efficient technicians?
In this episode I created a list of 10 things we can do with our extra time while we wait for life to get back to normal.

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Training episode-
https://www.buzzsprout.com/809423/2576881?fbclid=IwAR0jl8D4lTE00Y0bmD8NDNKQIpL6LMFwyq3vkmw8zag_5PVLikj0J-hcIOA

In this episode I describe 2 case studies where technical service bulletins really made my life easy. The first case study, a 2013 Buick Lacrosse Hybrid that isn't charging the 12 volt battery. The second, a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado with a cylinder 7 misfire.

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This is part 2 of the 3 part series covering engine air flow measurement. Check out episode Episode 7, Mass air flow sensors for part 1 if you haven't already.
Today's episode covers Volumetric efficiency testing, a tool that we can use to detect engine breathing faults and faulty Mass air flow sensors.

ATG VE calculator-
https://atgtraining.com/atg-volumetric-efficiency-calculator/

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Part 1 of a 3 part series exploring how engine computers measure/calculate how much air is entering the engine during operation so the proper amount of fuel can be added. 

This episode explores Mass Air Flow sensor operation and testing methods that can be used to diagnose them. 

I have a very special guest on the show today, Matt Fanslow. Matt is a diagnostic technician and shop manager at Riverside Automotive in Red Wing, Minnesota. Matt and I talk about Scan tools, Scopes, Automotive education, & more. 

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