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Back to Search325: Not Charging, No Power Steering, Stalling, & No Codes... This Sounds Familiar
Episode 325
This week on the show I share a case study on a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. Not charging, no power steering, idle surging, stalling at idle, no heated seats or rear defrost... All this and NO codes anywhe…
Published on 21 hours ago
324: Did You Try Unplugging It & Plugging It Back In?
Episode 324
We often deal with strange control module issues- codes, warning lights, communication faults, or reduced functions. While the causes are numerous for each individual situation, one thing that may "f…
Published on 1 week, 1 day ago
323: How To Turn $6 into $10,000 (I Know, That's Click-Bait)
Episode 323
For real though, I'll share my favorite 6 dollar diagnostic tool that can make you a ton of money if you understand electrical fundamentals. I'll cover why I like it so much in day-to-day diagnostics…
Published on 1 week, 5 days ago
322: Ford As-Built Challenges
Episode 322
This week on the show I share some struggles with Ford module programming, specifically with the as-built data from Ford's server being incorrect and what you can do to overcome it!
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Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago
321: The Value Of Asking The Right Question The Right Way
Episode 321
This week on the show I expand on the topic of utilizing LLM's and AI within automotive diagnostics after conversations with people based on last weeks episode. I talk about the value of prompting (a…
Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago
320: How I'm Using AI Tools In My Business Right Now
Episode 320
Today on the show I share my current thoughts on AI and LLM usage in the automotive repair space as of September 2025. Where are these tools most useful for me? What do you need to know to make the m…
Published on 1 month ago
319: Module to Module Communication Faults
Episode 319
We talk a lot about networking and communication faults on this show, but today's focus is when 2 modules share info between themselves and not the scan tool, but a problem exists within in that com…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
318: Jeep/Chrysler 9-Speed Transmission Programming
Episode 318
Today on the show I share some tips on programming ZF 9-speed TCMs/Transmissions after replacement in Jeep and Chrysler vehicles. We'll touch briefly on the usage in Honda, Acura, & JLR vehicles as w…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
317: Brendan Sorensen
Episode 317
Brendan Sorensen joins Tomi and I on the show this week. Brendan is from Brisbane, Australia. He works for TAT- The Automotive Technician, a network of technicians sharing knowledge, information and …
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
316: Wrong Part, Wrong Keys
Episode 316
This week on the show I share challenges with incorrect control modules and keys when doing mobile programming. I'll share some tips to finding the correct part numbers and if we can determine whethe…
Published on 2 months ago