Welcome to Shotgun Diagnostics!
Our Mission:
Create a place for technicians that want to collaborate, improve, and engage in continuous training
Develop and deliver innovative training that empowers technicians with confidence in themselves and their diagnostic judgement
Host a roundtable event twice each month that allows technicians to share their case studies, cars they are struggling with, or experiences they've learned from to enrich and improve fellow technician's perspectives
Facilitate open and honest communication in the automotive community amongst all levels of stakeholders including: owners, technicians, service advisors, parts specialists and anyone else in the field!
Automotive Module Programming: a 40k ft Overview
Are you or your shop looking at getting into automotive module programming? Then this video is the perfect introduction for you! In this video I explain the different types of programming: Scan Tool Cloud-Based, J2534, OEM Interface, and Cloning.
In This Video I Made for Topdon, I Cover Some Basics of Key Work and How to Program a Key via the DLC to a 2015 VW Jetta!
2010 Audi A4 CVT Cloning!
In this video we walk through the cloning of a CVT transmission control module on a 2010 Audi A4. If you are getting into module cloning, this is a simple introduction.
VW Diagnostic and Training on a 2015 VW Jetta
In this video I will walk you through a problem on a 2015 VW Jetta that had a cruise control problem. We will discuss the entire diagnostic process and examine some tools that may help you in how you think about any diagnostic problems you encounter in the future.
Fault Code Logic: A different perspective on diagnostics
This video will discuss the logic behind fault codes, how a control unit determines or judges when a fault occurs, and some of the limitations of that design. This training will change how you think about diagnostics and make you a better diagnostician. Stay tuned as this class will be expanded into a 3 or 4 hour class likely to be presented at Vision 2023!
Identifix Training: a means to improve your efficiency as a technician
In this video I will walk you through a number of the finer points of navigating Identifix. This training is primarily made for technicians, but will also help service advisors. We cover many of the commonly needed and used features of the site and ways you can increase your overall efficiency and effectiveness with the site.
Here's the calendar for our upcoming roundtable events! You can access the link for the event by clicking on it.

Automotive Roundtable April Session 1
In this session we have a case on an older vehicle that was very challengine to pinpoint the issue on. We also discuss a Volkswagen with a code that doesn't make sense! Brian Mann joins us to share a couple of his cases as well and we have some thoughtful conversations on ADAS and calibration requirements.

Automotive Roundtable Jan Session 2
In this session Chad from Topdon USA joins us to discuss their upcoming Augmented Reality glasses! He takes feedback from our community on the opportunities and use cases for the product as well as suggestions for the design features. Jeremy joins us to discuss an ABS sensor fault on an FCA vehicle and thoroughly explains system operation. We also have a GM with a fuel composition sensor fault code and dive deep into how it works!

Automotive Roundtable Jan Session 1
In this session Leo joins us to discuss some Subaru VVT issues in a case. Mike joins us again to show us the power of a simple tool (Curien N2 Neuron) on a diagnostic with a crank no-start Ford. Haakan presents a case on a fuel trim imbalance fault on a Ford using a thermal imager to aid in diagnosis.

Automotive Roundtable December
Session 1
Session 1
In this session we have a throttle body fault on a Volvo along with a bunch of other great content!

Automotive Roundtable December
Session 2
Session 2
In this session we talk about a Duramax diesel with an interesting problem, a history lesson and exploration on a Model T (Wow!!) and a Ford Escape with a power mirror issue along with some other great info.

Automotive Roundtable November
Session 1
Session 1
In this session we have an ADAS case study as well as a great explanation on how a Snapon Scope works along with many great case studies! Join us and enjoy!

Automotive Roundtable November
Session 2
Session 2
Another ADAS case study as well and many other great cases presented again in this session. As always, huge thank you to all of our presenters and participants!

Automotive Roundtable Session 6!
Join us for another excellent session of case studies and insightful discussion of automotive topics! This one is exculsively offered here (not on Youtube). Many of our future roundtables will be exclusively premiered here on the website, so make sure you visit regularly!

Automotive Roundtable Session 5!
We've got some exciting cases to share this session! This includes a great case on a Ford that was misdiagnosed at another shop and had some misleading scan tool data!

Automotive Roundtable Case Studies Session 4!
Join us for another excellent session of case studies and insightful discussion of automotive topics! This one is exculsively offered here (not on Youtube). Many of our future roundtables will be exclusively premiered here on the website, so make sure you visit regularly!
Automotive Roundtable Case Studies Session 2!
Join us for some fascinating case studies on: Toyota, Chrysler, Ford, and Subaru! Some excellent presentations and discussion of some interesting cars! Come to the next session and participate!
Here are Some Podcast Episodes we Think you may Find Helpful:
Here are links to our preferred tool vendors:
Drail Diagnostics (Custom Cables and other Products)
https://mechanicalliance.com/ (Mechanic Alliance)
Here are links to other training resources we recommend:
Master Automotive Training (Spanish offered!)
AutoDiag Clinic (Tanner Brandt)
Automotive Seminars (John Thornton)
https://www.mechanicmindset.com/ (Darren Quinn)
https://www.standardbrandtraining.com/home (Standard Training)
Tool Brands We Use and Recommend
Helpful Automotive Podcasts We Recommend:
Diagnosing The Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow
The Automotive Diagnostic Podcast with Sean Tipping
Remarkable Results Podcast (Carm Capriotto)