Chris Freemesser
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Easy way to remove Fiat 500x trim clips
Need to remove some of the black plastic cladding on your Fiat 500x? This trick will show you the EASY way to remove the clips holding on the cladding without breaking anything
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Adding an external AMP to an XTRONS head unit
มุมมอง 159หลายเดือนก่อน
Video explaining how to add a Sony XM-S400D amplifier to an XTRONS head unit, specifically an IAP9250XFS installed in a 2017 Fiat 500X Pop.
Installing an XTRONS IAP9250XFS into a Fiat 500x
มุมมอง 1952 หลายเดือนก่อน
Interested in installing an XTRONS head unit into your Fiat 500x? This video will explain the physical process of installation, the basic setup of the unit, and my thoughts on the unit after living with it for a week. Links to resources mentioned in video: Wiring diagram: www.jeeprenegadeforum.com/attachments/52-pins-png.2396342345/ Fiat/Chrysler locking USB adapter: tinyurl.com/2p8emvny (note ...
FIAT 500/500x TPMS relearn NO TOOLS REQUIRED
มุมมอง 912 หลายเดือนก่อน
Have a Fiat 500/500x that you've made a TPMS change to (tire rotation, new sensor, etc.) and need to perform a TPMS relearn so the car knows where the sensors are? Watch this video.
Modern bowling balls are junk
มุมมอง 869 หลายเดือนก่อน
A rant about the poor quality of modern bowling balls
Fiat 500x fold flat front passenger seat
มุมมอง 860ปีที่แล้ว
We finally have an answer to the question nobody else on the Internet can apparently answer...does the Fiat 500x have a fold flat front passenger seat?
Installing an XTRONS PE72500FL head unit into a FIAT 500
มุมมอง 18Kปีที่แล้ว
This video is a tutorial that shows how to install an XTRONS head unit in a later model Fiat 500 (2016-2019). It explains what's in the box, how this all works, and how to physically install the unit in the car. It also includes some very basic usage information. I strongly recommend you watch C Z's video below on this head unit...they cover some details about configuration changes needed in th...
Quick tip: Dodge Caliber coolant change
มุมมอง 11Kปีที่แล้ว
A quick tip on draining the radiator on a Dodge Caliber...should make it a MUCH easier job!
Quick review: MixMat concrete mixing mat
มุมมอง 2912 ปีที่แล้ว
The MixMat concrete mixing mat is advertised as a quick and easy way to mix concrete up to 10 times faster than a wheelbarrow or an electric mixer. How well does it actually work?
Rust Belt fun: undercoating the car
มุมมอง 692 ปีที่แล้ว
A quick video of my whining about trying to keep a car from rotting out in the Rust Belt.
VW Beetle - replacing steering coupler
มุมมอง 5K3 ปีที่แล้ว
A quick video I made while replacing the original steering coupler on my 1968 Beetle. Was surprised to not find a video describing the procedure on YT so I made one! Please note that I am not a professional mechanic, just a car hobbyist. The info provided here is for edutainment purposes only and should not be presumed to be the 100% VW-approved way of doing this work. I'm not responsible for a...
The AMF Angle: first 5 Angles compared
มุมมอง 3.4K3 ปีที่แล้ว
One of the great lines of bowling balls from the 1980s, the AMF Angle revolutionized bowling. Here I discuss briefly the history of the Angle line, then take the first 5 original Angles out to show how they compare against each other.
Look who woke up from her long winter's nap?
มุมมอง 783 ปีที่แล้ว
It's nearly spring here in upstate NY...all sorts of animals coming out of their winter hibernation!
Bowling my 6th 300 game
มุมมอง 6863 ปีที่แล้ว
Finally! It's been a few years since my last perfect game but this one is special. My first 300 at my home center, Parkview Bowl after bowling league there for something like 13 years. Also my first on wood lanes and my first with a pancake block ball (Columbia Wine U-Dot from 1987). Pretty much ticked off all the remaining bowling bucket list items with this one!
Dodge Caliber Jeep Patriot/Compass fix for BRAKE warning light and front light malfunctions
มุมมอง 23K3 ปีที่แล้ว
Dodge Caliber Jeep Patriot/Compass fix for BRAKE warning light and front light malfunctions
How to build a desktop PC
มุมมอง 533 ปีที่แล้ว
How to build a desktop PC
Dodge Caliber-Jeep Compass/Patriot brake warning light fix
มุมมอง 12K4 ปีที่แล้ว
Dodge Caliber-Jeep Compass/Patriot brake warning light fix
Follow-up: Beetle ignition switches
มุมมอง 4254 ปีที่แล้ว
Follow-up: Beetle ignition switches
VW Beetle ignition switch - how do the $25 and $50 replacements compare?
มุมมอง 2K4 ปีที่แล้ว
VW Beetle ignition switch - how do the $25 and $50 replacements compare?
VW Beetle headlight/parking light upgrade
มุมมอง 3.8K4 ปีที่แล้ว
VW Beetle headlight/parking light upgrade
Dodge Caliber - rear bumper cover & reinforcement bar removal
มุมมอง 8K4 ปีที่แล้ว
Dodge Caliber - rear bumper cover & reinforcement bar removal
The Three Stooges...a cavalcade of porcupines
มุมมอง 44K4 ปีที่แล้ว
The Three Stooges...a cavalcade of porcupines
Let's....remove the Beetle from its storage bag
มุมมอง 474 ปีที่แล้ว
Let's....remove the Beetle from its storage bag
Let's talk about...the Stanley #48 tongue-and-groove plane
มุมมอง 2.4K4 ปีที่แล้ว
Let's talk about...the Stanley #48 tongue-and-groove plane
Let's talk about...woodworking planes and the Stanley #45 combination plane
มุมมอง 3.5K4 ปีที่แล้ว
Let's talk about...woodworking planes and the Stanley #45 combination plane
Let's build...a VW-themed picture frame
มุมมอง 254 ปีที่แล้ว
Let's build...a VW-themed picture frame
Let's play with...a Storm Tropical Surge bowling ball
มุมมอง 12K4 ปีที่แล้ว
Let's play with...a Storm Tropical Surge bowling ball
Let's play with...a Columbia 300 Gold Dot
มุมมอง 5574 ปีที่แล้ว
Let's play with...a Columbia 300 Gold Dot
Mike Wierzbicki goes for 300
มุมมอง 3094 ปีที่แล้ว
Mike Wierzbicki goes for 300
Storing the Beetle for the winter
มุมมอง 944 ปีที่แล้ว
Storing the Beetle for the winter

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  • @royalpain8590
    @royalpain8590 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you so much!! Currently working on fixing my 07 Caliber and getting close to renewing my tags. Gonna pass my inspection now!!

  • @prenomnom7325
    @prenomnom7325 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Does the steering wheel buttons still work?

  • @alijadiaz4091
    @alijadiaz4091 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Why everyone call Larry porcupine

  • @NicoleParker-ry6ob
    @NicoleParker-ry6ob 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Can’t find Jeep Renegade :(

    • @chrisfreemesser5707
      @chrisfreemesser5707 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      www.amazon.com/XTRONS-Renegade-Navigation-Bluetooth-Supports/dp/B08JLQM15J

  • @rickcaruso8496
    @rickcaruso8496 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Yes I did and that was the black angle. Now why didn't you show somebody with the right hand throwing the AMF black angle

  • @realbadbunny2215
    @realbadbunny2215 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi! Great work with the head unit! My Uconnect 7 unit broke down, black screen with Fiat Logo, works just on the last radio station on which it was before. I bought from Amazon an Boomboost unit, same as xtrons. I have some questions: this unit it only works with engine on or contact on? I cant make it work when i wait in the car with engine off? The blue contact from the Uconnect/car, that it is used for GPS, we don’t Connect it to the new unit, we just hide it behind? Thank You very much!

    • @chrisfreemesser5707
      @chrisfreemesser5707 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Correct...key must be in "ON" position or engine running for the head unit to work. Blue connector may be satellite antenna, if your new head unit supports satellite it'll probably come with its own antenna

  • @davidgiesfeldt6650
    @davidgiesfeldt6650 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Oddly I too am working on a 68 beetle… no hard start though. I’m rewiring as the previous owner, well left a dangerous mess. I also was concerned about the lack of a fuse for the high current long run. Always add a fuse as close as possible to the source. My option was to add the fuse at the point where it leaves the regulator before the light and ignition split. Really, the should be a relay for the headlamps so that the switch doesn’t carry the current… thanks for sharing. What triggered all this… My ignition switch wiring had a fuse… 14ga with a 30A in-line and the wiring had melted shorting to the column…

  • @edwine.y9920
    @edwine.y9920 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have an Ultra Angle. How is it different from the Angles?

    • @chrisfreemesser5707
      @chrisfreemesser5707 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If I'm not mistaken the Ultra Angle had a core (like the Hammers) while the earlier Angles were pancake block

    • @edwine.y9920
      @edwine.y9920 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@chrisfreemesser5707 does that make the ultra angle generally superior over the angles?

    • @chrisfreemesser5707
      @chrisfreemesser5707 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@edwine.y9920 That's a matter of opinion. In theory the core should give the Ultra better hitting power like the Faball Hammers had but I have no idea if that actually was the case

  • @AngelHernandez-sj4nk
    @AngelHernandez-sj4nk หลายเดือนก่อน

    Difference between gold & white dot?

    • @chrisfreemesser5707
      @chrisfreemesser5707 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Gold Dot is pearl urethane, White Dot is polyester

  • @paulmccabe5030
    @paulmccabe5030 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the video. I am assuming that there is a microphone already in the car for handsfree calls. Did you need to connect this cable to the new head unit? (I didn't see any mention of this in your video). Thanks.

    • @chrisfreemesser5707
      @chrisfreemesser5707 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The XTRONS has a microphone built-into the front face that seems to do the job

  • @ChezzOnBass
    @ChezzOnBass หลายเดือนก่อน

    Also that’s a shit ton of dust and dirt on your funnel. Maybe wipe that clean before you put fluid through that.

  • @ChezzOnBass
    @ChezzOnBass หลายเดือนก่อน

    Doesn’t it take 2.5 quarts of fluid though?

  • @johnnyfiveable
    @johnnyfiveable หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is B.S. a bad or no ground will NOT turn on brake light period! The ground is only applied to sensor wire on master cylinder when fluid is way low! If fluid is ok the ground wire is not even applied! All these sites saying light on is bad ground is total B.S. you can unplug the sensor and light will still be on so stop with the bad ground crap. Yes there is bad grounds causing all sorts of issues, but a bad or no ground will not make brake light come on, only low fluid will.

  • @thomasmoore3535
    @thomasmoore3535 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for putting this video together. I just got done installing one of these units in my 2016 Fiat 500X and this video was super helpful. Regarding the two issues you noted, I didn't seem to have them with my setup. My 500X has the Beats audio amp and subwoofer, and the sound quality is great. You mentioned that you might install an amp, and I suspect that would help significantly. I'm not sure if there was an update since you received yours, but I was able to manually set the time on mine. There's a setting to select the source, with the options being network, GPS, and off. If I select off, I'm able to manually set the time.

    • @chrisfreemesser5707
      @chrisfreemesser5707 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have the amp, will be installing it next week and making a video of the process. As for the time thing, XTRONS customer support told me that due to the audio chip they used, time could not be set manually. Seemed like a lame excuse to me at the time, now it's obvious that it was an oversight on their part that was fixable 🤔

  • @Daniel-zc7el
    @Daniel-zc7el 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The cat was a good sign 😁 great video

  • @jakeschutz6342
    @jakeschutz6342 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Black Angle was a game changer, but for my money the black Cobra was their best ball of that era. Very versatile piece.

  • @jlgvw
    @jlgvw 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Blue angle is hideous

  • @traviskirk3834
    @traviskirk3834 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That has a nice motion. I have a wine u dot urethane that I am getting redone for when the lanes are burned up .

  • @mederoseven5081
    @mederoseven5081 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hola !, conecte el Xtrons al fiat 500 2014, pero no tengo audio, me puede ayudar ??

    • @linx25
      @linx25 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hola lo pudiste resolver, tampoco suena el mio

  • @christopherkelly985
    @christopherkelly985 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have the trusty 1982 Black Angle. Love and still roll with it...

  • @lawrencedow76
    @lawrencedow76 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    93 + 7 mnths and I'm replacing all steering parts on my 64 beetle. This video will give me confidence. Thanks. Just an aside: The part that gave me trouble was disconnecting the damper on psgr. side. No one commented on the lock clip. !,

  • @user-it5vl6oi5y
    @user-it5vl6oi5y 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I REALLY LOVED THE THREE STOOGES!! BECAUSE THEY ARE REALLY THE GREATEST!! AND I"LL CONTINUE WATCHING ALL OF THE THREE STOOGES COLLECTION;; FOREVER!!❤❤😊😊

  • @richardfelix4243
    @richardfelix4243 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    On point sir thanks for your help

  • @aecii_3d
    @aecii_3d 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thanks for sharing this info. Appreciated.

  • @bengrimm1222
    @bengrimm1222 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Black Angle was the GOAT of the 80s. First and best. I had many dozens of bowling balls, and none of them were as consistently effective as the Black Angles I threw.

  • @moorhead1962
    @moorhead1962 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had a purple Angle and had my best year ever, averaged 211, 208 and 207 in three leagues.

  • @lawrencedow76
    @lawrencedow76 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent video...will be of great help...thanks for posting.

  • @joshuacorona7267
    @joshuacorona7267 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does the plug need to come out all the way ?

    • @chrisfreemesser5707
      @chrisfreemesser5707 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No, just rotate the plug until the coolant starts coming out of the nozzle

  • @squirestim480
    @squirestim480 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks like this program was started by Marcel Fournier he was a hell of a promoter .Tim Ace Squires former employee

  • @olimpiaacuna1752
    @olimpiaacuna1752 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Cris, great VIDEO! Congratulations. Would it be possible to change a radio like mine (so simple) for one from Xtrons? Do you need a CANBUS? What functionalities would it have? I'm interested in: androidauto, phone calls, and steering wheel sound control (especially) : images.motorflash.com/filter?path=https%3A%2F%2Ffotos.estaticosmf.com%2Ffotos_anuncios%2F00%2F03%2F75%2F14%2F71%2F0%2Fg42.jpg&size=700&format=webp images.motorflash.com/filter?path=https%3A%2F%2Ffotos.estaticosmf.com%2Ffotos_anuncios%2F00%2F03%2F75%2F14%2F71%2F0%2Fg38.jpg&size=700&format=webp images.motorflash.com/filter?path=https%3A%2F%2Ffotos.estaticosmf.com%2Ffotos_anuncios%2F00%2F03%2F75%2F14%2F71%2F0%2Fg32.jpg&size=700&format=webp

  • @jonathanbrady31
    @jonathanbrady31 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I want to thank you so much I have a 2008 Jeep compass that solved my right fog light and my brake light on. They have so many issues with wiring. 👍.. I live in Southwest Ohio the winters can be pretty bad. They use a lot of salt on the roads.

  • @user-ff5ge7hx2c
    @user-ff5ge7hx2c 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your personal views aren't wanted, a properly fitted spring clamp is safer, that's why manufactors use them, I let you research reasons to not use gear clamps .

    • @chrisfreemesser5707
      @chrisfreemesser5707 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you don't want my views don't watch my videos. High quality OEM spring clamps are fine, but the fact of the matter is that most aftermarket spring clamps you buy today come from China, aren't made of proper spring steel, and lose their clamping pressure after being opened once or twice. Found that out from personal experience...that's why I used Oetiker clamps.

  • @afmc1195
    @afmc1195 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does your F500 had Beats o Bose audio?, If yes, the amplifier was connected directly with the wiring harness that cames with the estereo?

    • @chrisfreemesser5707
      @chrisfreemesser5707 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No, our Fiat had the base audio system

  • @NateorDean
    @NateorDean 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you!

  • @Mike-pp7xl
    @Mike-pp7xl 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don't know how to explain the sound, but it seems like something is trying to latch, but then it falls. This only happens when I turn on the heater, and it sounds like it starts if I turn the air all the way up and then turn on the heater. However, today the heat won't turn on at all, although I can feel air coming out of the vents. It's really strange, but based on this information, do you think the issue could be that part?

    • @chrisfreemesser5707
      @chrisfreemesser5707 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If it's a repeating plastic clicking sound like somebody sticking a credit card in a slow-ish running fan, then it's almost certainly a bad blend door actuator

  • @SwordfishStudios
    @SwordfishStudios 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How can you get the old one out?

    • @chrisfreemesser5707
      @chrisfreemesser5707 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's in the service manual...basically remove the steering wheel and bushing underneath, loosen turn signal stalk assembly, remove two screws holding the ignition securing bracket, insert key and pull cylinder out slightly until spring can be seen in slot at top of housing, then stick a thin wire into the hole in side of housing to release cylinder

  • @SwordfishStudios
    @SwordfishStudios 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do u get it out?

  • @outlaweric
    @outlaweric 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow! I'm having the same issues! I tried your first method, the brake lever switch, and that didn't seem to fix my issue. Thank you for that video though! Imma gonna try this one now. You are amazing, even if these don't work. Thanks for this video!

  • @outlaweric
    @outlaweric 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you, thank you, thank you! I'm hoping like hell that that's what's wrong with my car. Changed the fluid sensor, and the light is still on. So hopefully this'll be the solution my mechanic discovers. tomorrow. But thanks for the video!

  • @josevictordelapaz22
    @josevictordelapaz22 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, i will try that. Because my break and park light are keeps On even the engine is switch off. Do you think it will solve my problem sir?

  • @iamram16mustari67
    @iamram16mustari67 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    FYI: I have owned/driven only Toyotas since 1976. That's the year I bought my first new Toyota, a 1976 Celica GT Liftback. Great car. I live in Arizona and for nearly as long I have used only Mobil 1 15/50 oil. It's getting pretty scarce now but I will continue to use it as long as I can find it. Why? Because I believe Toyota (and others) no longer want our engines to last for 200K+ miles. They discovered that it's costing them a lot of money if we don't replace their cars more often. Of course they will never admit this and you certainly don't have to agree with me but you all should at least give this some thought.

  • @davesmall1694
    @davesmall1694 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please do you have any links info for the USB adaptor cable so I can attach to the incase USB socket

    • @chrisfreemesser5707
      @chrisfreemesser5707 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I posted a link to a different adapter in the comments a few weeks ago

  • @gutshotgriz3936
    @gutshotgriz3936 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nicely done Chris! Rarely have I seen a potentially confusing and complex topic explained so succinctly and thoroughly. If you’re not a professor somewhere, you missed your calling!

  • @matcelo21
    @matcelo21 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome video! Just bought the cables + canbus as I already had de the head unit. But I do have a question: do all the steering wheel's commands come from the canbus? Shoutout from Brazil! :P

    • @chrisfreemesser5707
      @chrisfreemesser5707 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, the steering wheel controls are all CANBUS, and if I remember correctly there's a menu in the head unit where you can (re)program the buttons to do certain things

    • @matcelo21
      @matcelo21 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@chrisfreemesser5707 just got mine today, it indeed works, but i couldn’t find where to reconfigure. i’ll try it again tomorrow :) thanks a lot

  • @imgrumpy5932
    @imgrumpy5932 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video, very informative.

  • @sammyhandy8257
    @sammyhandy8257 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Kudos to whoever put this together. For years I would go around the house and every once in a while I would call out to some family member, “hey porcupine “. Finally the family wanted to know why I do this. So I went to TH-cam expecting it would take me a while to find one example of this from the three stooges, but lo and behold someone went to the trouble of putting this compilation together. To that person I say, “hey porcupine, thanks a lot,” !!!

  • @MrTrevor068
    @MrTrevor068 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you add a link to the usb adaptor please, cannot find it anywhere.

    • @chrisfreemesser5707
      @chrisfreemesser5707 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Adapter isn't available anymore. Check the other comments...I posted a link a few weeks ago for a different cable

  • @markgorter7012
    @markgorter7012 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great vid! Can't find the USB cable. do you have the link?

    • @chrisfreemesser5707
      @chrisfreemesser5707 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Looks like Amazon no longer sells the one I bought. This one appears to be right: tinyurl.com/2p8emvny

  • @franciscoortiz6980
    @franciscoortiz6980 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello... thanks again for this video. couple more questions. can you confirm if the new stereo still has ability to change the "car settings"... the menu on original stereo that has ability to turn off radio with door open close. or setting the day running lights? Also... can you confirm the stereo output is low level?... because your car and many others actually has factory stereo amp in the trunk.

    • @chrisfreemesser5707
      @chrisfreemesser5707 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Settings in the head unit are done though CANBUS...if your head unit has the correct CANBUS module and you set the head unit for the proper vehicle type the settings options should be available. I don't know if stereo output is low level...you should ask XTRONS about that

  • @cspill99
    @cspill99 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I tried this trick but the left light (low beam) is still low and no high beam. I ran the wire from the left (wht/blu) to the right (wht/?) Can anyone help?