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Uscope - https://www.aeswave.com/uScope-Master-Kit-p9622.html 5V reference circuits cause some of the most confusing “multiple sensor failure” diagnostics in modern vehicles. In this video I break down what 5V reference is, why it’s 5 volts, how the ECM/PCM uses it to...
www.aeswave.com Uscope - https://www.aeswave.com/uScope-Master-Kit-p9622.html Wyze Probe - https://www.aeswave.com/15-inch-WyzeProbe-for-Secondary-Ignition-and-COP-p8764.html Rotkee Probe - https://store.rotkee.com/en/lx1-coil-on-plug-probe.html In this video I...
Probes - https://www.aeswave.com/uMicroBackProbe-Minimum-impact-probe-for-high-density-connectors-p10709.html U scope - https://www.aeswave.com/uScope-Master-Kit-p9622.html Check out our website - sixstarautomotive.com If you’ve ever scoped an ignition coil, injector,...
In this video, I break down how to perform a Relative Compression Test using an oscilloscope. This fast, non-invasive diagnostic method lets you check engine health without removing spark plugs. You’ll learn how to set up the test, connect a current clamp, record the...
Secondary ignition diagnostics are often overlooked in modern vehicles due to coil-on-plug systems—but the waveform still tells a powerful story. In this video, secondary ignition waveforms are captured and analyzed using an oscilloscope to reveal what is actually...
Today we’re rebuilding the rear brake calipers on a DeLorean — a job that solves common issues such as dragging brakes, uneven pad wear, sticking pistons, and handbrake imbalance. The DeLorean’s rear calipers have some unique design quirks, including the integrated...
Learn practical lab-scope workflows you can use today. We reinforce the basics with real-world tests: checking primary ignition current with a low-amp probe, verifying an entire bank of coils via the common power feed, reading fuel-pump current through a fuse-loop...
Automotive Lab Scope Basics | Understanding the uScope In this video, we walk through the fundamentals of using a lab scope (automotive oscilloscope) — what it does, how it works, and why it’s one of the most powerful diagnostic tools you can own. Using a signal...
Everyone’s talking about how bad the automotive industry is right now — low pay, burnout, lack of respect, and technicians leaving the trade.
But that’s only half the story.
In this video, I talk about what’s really going on in the automotive world — and why it’s not all doom and gloom. The problem isn’t that the industry is broken beyond repair… it’s that too many people stopped doing things the right way.
We’ll look at what caused this decline, how leadership and culture are the true missing ingredients, and what can be done to rebuild trust, pride, and purpose in this trade.
If you’re a technician, shop owner, or anyone who loves this industry — this video is for you.
🔧 Topics Covered
Why so many technicians feel undervalued
How poor leadership and short-term thinking created today’s problems
The real value of skilled labor and integrity in service
How independent shops can thrive through culture, training, and fairness
Why customers still need technicians who care
What we can all do to change the industry — one shop at a time
🧠 Key Takeaway
The automotive industry doesn’t need saving — it needs leaders who care about people, build trust, and create environments worth staying in.
If we raise the bar together, the industry will follow.
🏠 About Six Star Automotive
At Six Star Automotive in Sandpoint, Idaho, we’re building a different kind of shop — one that values craftsmanship, fairness, and family.
We believe in empowering technicians, rewarding skill, and showing customers what quality really means.
Learn more at:
https://www.sixstarautomotive.com
📚 Additional Resources
For those interested in leadership, business culture, and technician development:
The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber
Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek
ScannerDanner – Engine Performance Diagnostics (AESwave):
https://www.aeswave.com/engine-performance-diagnostics-by-scannerdanner-p9277.html
