298: John Thornton

298: John Thornton

Author: Sean Tipping April 27, 2025 Duration: 2:06:28
John Thornton joins Tomi and I on the show this week! John is going to share with us his start in the automotive industry and instructing world. Also his process for documentation in the field, how that develops into class material, and much more!! Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832 Email- STmobilediag@gmail.com Please make sure to check out our sponso...

Sean Tipping hosts Automotive Diagnostic Podcast, a series dedicated to the intricate and often misunderstood world of modern car repair. This isn't about simple oil changes; it's a deep, practical conversation focused squarely on diagnostics and the evolving technology under the hood. Each episode feels like a shop talk session where you'll hear detailed discussions on specific tools and techniques, from interpreting complex scan data to troubleshooting elusive electrical gremlins. The goal is to provide actionable ideas that genuinely sharpen your skills, whether you're a seasoned professional or a committed enthusiast looking to understand your vehicle on a deeper level. By bringing in expert voices from across the automotive field for interviews, the podcast offers diverse perspectives on real-world problems and solutions. Tuning in provides a unique blend of education and practical self-improvement, all framed within the engaging leisure of exploring how things work. If you've ever been fascinated by the logic of a repair or wanted to demystify the computers on wheels we drive today, this podcast serves as an essential resource.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Automotive Diagnostic Podcast
Podcast Episodes
328: Why Won't This F@%$'n Key Program?! Vol 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:02
Round 2 of why won't this F@%$'n key program?! I did an episode a year ago about attempts programming keys and the challenges we face doing mobile. Today I share 2 more vehicles that we dealt with recently- A 2017 Toyota…
327: Strategic Part Replacement [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:36
Today on the show I share a thought process that I've been adding into my diagnostic decision making. We weigh the value of any test method we perform- How much time/effort/cost does a test require? How much does it tell…
326: Matthew Elder [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:58:33
Matthew Elder joins Tomi and I on the show this week. Matthew is a technician out of Texas, He is just beginning his path in the automotive diagnostic world. We'll share advice for being successful, Tooling options, & fi…
324: Did You Try Unplugging It & Plugging It Back In? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:32
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 "fix" the issue is a ba…
323: How To Turn $6 into $10,000 (I Know, That's Click-Bait) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:24
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 and some lesser know…
322: Ford As-Built Challenges [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:13
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! Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/…
321: The Value Of Asking The Right Question The Right Way [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:01
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 (asking the right quest…
320: How I'm Using AI Tools In My Business Right Now [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:50
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 most out of them? What…
319: Module to Module Communication Faults [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:18
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 communication. How do we…