• 310: Andre McDonald With Blue Origin
    Jul 21 2025

    Andre McDonald joins me on the show today to share his path from automotive technician to working for the rocket compony Blue Origin. We talk about the struggles and challenges of dealer life and the transferable skills gained in the automotive world.

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • 309: Dean Sharpe & Chris Lawson on Finding—and Becoming—a Great Shop
    Jul 14 2025

    This week on the show Chris Lawson and Dean Sharpe join me on the show. Chris (returning guest) from Technician Find helps connect auto shops with technicians. Dean is a tech-turned owner in the San Diego area. We chat about what a good shop looks like and what you should look for as a tech when interviewing. We'll also explore the transition from tech to business owner and everyhting that comes along with that.

    https://www.technicianfind.com/

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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • 308: Single Module No Communication Tips and Tricks
    Jul 6 2025

    Today on the show I share my process for diagnosing a single module commuication failure. What to check for, what pitfalls to avoid, and some helpful tricks I use to be confident in my diagnosis.

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    37 mins
  • 307: Nollan Worrell With Rivian
    Jun 29 2025

    Nollan Worrell joins Tomi and I on the show today. Nollan is a trainer with the Rivian technical trades program. He'll share he journey from working at Toyota to the role he's in today, along with some knowledge about Rivian and EV's in general.


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    1 hr and 55 mins
  • 306: Ford F-150 No Start Takes An Interesting Twist
    Jun 23 2025

    This week on the show I share a case study from a 2017 F-150 3.5L that is a crank- no start. The problem ends up being intermittent in nature and ends up starting for us during test both times we visit it, but we take a unexpected turn that ends up leading us to the solution.

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    46 mins
  • 305: Jeep Module Configuration Error Diagnosis
    Jun 14 2025

    This week on the show I walk you through diagnosing a C2206 setting in the 4x4 module of a Jeep Liberty. The transfer case is stuck in 4 wheel drive and the shop has replaced several components in attempts to fix without results. This code pertains to a configuration error with one of the modules on the network, but a restore configuration, VIN check, & part number check all come up with no issues. How do we solve this?

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    30 mins
  • 304: Andrew Fischer
    Jun 8 2025

    Andrew Fischer Joins Tomi on the show this week! Andrew is a technician and trainer from Illinois and owner of FACTS- Fischer Automotive Consulting & Training. He joins us to discuss training in the automotive field and the various options techs and owners have when selecting training. See the link below for Andrew's company

    https://www.facebook.com/p/Fischer-Automotive-Consulting-Training-Services-100092141264708/

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    2 hrs and 1 min
  • 303: Charger Squad Car Smart Key & RF Hub Challenge
    Jun 2 2025

    This week on the show I share a case study on a 2011 Former squad car Dodge Charger. It arrived to the shop as a no start and the original RF Hub missing. We attempted several different RF Hubs and key combinations before coming to a solution. Join me for some information on these vehicles that may save you some time and hassle!

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    35 mins