For those following along, Eric jumped across the two heater wires at the connector to the O2 sensor heater, to see if he had voltage at the computer. It's really important to note that he used a test light to jump across that connector, not just a jumper wire. If you used a jumper wire, you're replacing the heater element with straight wire, so you've got no resistance in the circuit. In this case you'd get away with it because we know the computer ground is switched off (based on the result just after 7:59). In other cases, you could cause a catastrophic short in the wire, possibly even frying the computer driver. Jumping with a test light is a great way to put a maximum limit on current flow, mimicking the resistance of the heater element that you are bypassing. The test light won't glow because current is not flowing, but voltage will be present in the downstream wire just fine. It's been a recurring theme that Eric consistently uses efficient work flow that is not only fast but also safe, protecting himself even if he might happen to be wrong about a conclusion along the way.
I am glad I have smart friends like you that can explain what I am doing haha. Makes me look smart 😁. Sometimes I just take for granted the fact that I use different current test lights to carry out different tasks. They are a very under valued tool imo. They are a very safe and effective way to perform bypass testing, short circuit testing (using in place of a fuse), load testing, substituted loads, etc. I often forget or don't consider that other folks may not know the reason I use them where I do and why. I appreciate you shedding some light on this topic that may be over looked and exposing the dangers of using a jump wire in this situation.
You are correct, but I would hope the circuit is designed so that the fuse would blow and not damage the PCM. Maybe that's asking too much from a Ford.
Another school teacher. You're all right. Worst thing you can do is send power to a computer. ALWAYS use its power. Most work on 5v systems and signals are in m/a. A simple ohm meter can screw up some computers.
You don't make dumb videos, Eric. There hasn't been a video I haven't learned something from you. Even a trip to Wilbert's, along with being entertaining, is very helpful. Knowing what to choose and how to remove parts and get what you need without tearing up something someone else could use. GREAT VIDEO!
His channel is an excellent resource for learning things to be a better technician. As an apprentice who really enjoys getting to use my brain to do some technical diagnostic beyond noises and pattern failures; Eric is really helping set some good habits when approaching a customers problem, which is great as I'm only two years in the trade and don't want to have bad habits when it comes to my diagnostic, because I see so many career mechanics in my area that just throw parts and pray and it's a little discouraging. This man is an educator on top of being a top notch tech.
Same here, except I am an Avionics Integration Engineer on business aircraft. It's all the same, wires to trace and testing for continuity and shorts. I have learned so much here.
Once again I'd like to recognize Mrs O. When a family member takes on "office manager" task they are best inclined to do good. And office manager is highly critical. Add in that Mrs. O also adds head chef to her list of valuable attributes. I'd suspect she qualifies as initial customer contact putting SMA's best foot forward and likewise is last contact by processing work close out & payment. Good show Mrs O.
Once again I'd like to recognize Mrs O. When a family member takes on "office manager" task they are best inclined to do good. And office manager is highly critical. Add in that Mrs. O also adds head chef to her list of valuable attributes. I'd suspect she qualifies as initial customer contact putting SMA's best foot forward and likewise is last contact by processing work close out & payment. Good show Mrs O.
The diagnostic technique that Eric uses is why these videos are so good. It doesn’t matter what industry you work in, that technique, that analytic approach will work just as well. Keep up the great work Mr. O!
The way my checking account and my savings account works kinda forces me to be a mechanic and have to give my vehicles the classic reach around every now and then 😂😂 love your content brotha, good stuff 💪🏼
Quick simple diagnosis... feel bad for the prior shop(s) that apparently got it right but just didn't plug it all the way in. My son had a Ranger with the smaller V6 and that was a great little truck. Miss it!! Thanks as always, Eric!
Outstanding! Fault ID & verification was spot on. Finding the loose connector was attention to detail. I might have missed that and wound up scratching my head trying to duplicate the error for hours. Well done!
Hi Eric, I live in Middletown, NY, I am 81 Y/O and a retired Tool and Die Maker. I can do my mechanical repairs but when it comes to electronics I would leave it up to you, I am very impressed with your diagnostic skills and your approach to problems. I also want to command you on your organization and cleanliness of you shop, too bad you are too far away from Middletown for me to become one of your customers, I love your work and your videos. Keep up the good and honest work.
I’m a retired auto tech and was pretty sharp diagnosing electrical problems but the complexity of the electronics today is mind numbing numbing! You rock Eric !!
These Ford Rangers are really good little trucks I don't know why he's hating on it maybe just cause there's some difficult tight areas to access wiring, etc. I'll take this over a taco any day.
I wait all week for the SMA video! Then I hear an, oh Boy, hey there viewers……and know It’s colder then a witches broom handle? Makes my week. Thank you
Welcome back to South Main Auto with you're guest narrator myself, Montreal. Follow along with Eric as he uses his vast automotive knowledge and experience to properly diagnose a fix a issue on a customers vehicle in this episode, stay blessed everyone. 😂
I replaced the o2 sensor on my 1995 Ranger(2.3). Easy except for plugging the wires together. Finally I crawled underneath with my arm way up behind there and my brother on top with the harness and we finally got it connected. Need about 4 more inches of wire on those things. Thanks for all the helpful videos!
Join the club, all the shops in his area send electrical issues to him. Then the other customers that try to have the stealealership fix their issues, end up taking it to SMA anyways cause the dealer says "we gotta replace the entire vehicle electrical harness" cause they can't find a corroded\damaged wire by simple process of elimination and good diagnostics! So yeah he is the man! I'd drive a few hours from Buffalo to come see him if I had a decent worthy vehicle with an electrical issue that couldn't be solved!👍🏻⚡🔌🔋🛠️🔧🔩😁
Had my 08 ranger for 12 years never let me down. Kept it fluid filmeded every fall here in the salt/ brine belt in southern Ontario. Wish they made them still. Love the content sir.
They're good trucks for sure! Just look how long they were made! That tells you how good they were....just like the long running super duty steel bodies were('98 - '16). Still driving a '00 7.3 zf6 f250
Just like in days gone by, schematics and the ability to read/interpret them is such a massive key to electronics success! These are electronic vehicles with a drive train strapped on. Outstanding as always Eric! 🙂
I caught the subtle HEGOS "He Goes" reminder that you mumbled to yourself in the beginning of the video to find Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor list on the scan tool....Its little things like that that help us navigate this stuff just that much more efficiently. always great stuff Eric!
Holy crap, if only most auto mechanics were half as thorough as Mr.O life would be so many fewer trust issues in the world! Thank you for the videos and doing what you do...Keep warm!
again, Eric. O. another spot-on diagnosis. I love the way you go step by step to figure it out. Like Sherlock Holmes!!! The car was killed by, so and so.
15:05 Woah, a volvo in the shop. Maybe it happens from time to time, but first time that I can remember seeing one on video. Though, my memory is pretty terrible
While stationed in Alaska, I had a 1987 Ford Ranger 4x4 long bed with the junk 2.8l v-6 which I swapped in a 302 and 6 inch lift kit rinning 33x12.50x 15 wheels and tires! That truck was a beast especially after putting on aftermarket front and rear bumpers with winches! I never got stuck but did a hundred on more recoveries! I sure wish I could have kept it when I left the Army!
The most surprising thing in this video, was a Volvo on the other lift! Can't recall ever seeing one of those in your shop before? Branching out into European now..? 👀 (Writing as someone from the UK!)😊
hahaha better run from that old eurotrash...those XC70s need everything except the engines replaced on a regular schedule. Hopefully all Eric is doing is an oil change or tires...
Another great video from SMA Auto I guess the moral of this video is to double-check connectors that you have unplugged for testing make sure they are plugged in correctly before sending the vehicle on its way out the door😊
I'm a mobile mechanic...and even tho I'm in Louisville Kentucky. It's still getting down to -1 tonight. No way in hell I could have this job in the frozen north.
I’m always amazed how people manage to live in those climates …incredible! I guess that’s why you all build your houses so close together so they can keep warm lol . Chatting from South Alabama
That's crazy I don't know how people can function in those temperatures! It's 8° in Buffalo right now with negative temp wind chills and this isn't really normal for here! It's cold enough when it's 20° here. I can't imagine dealing with that kinda cold🥶! ❄️
Another satisfied customer , thanks to the reach around Brown I have a 93 Ranger w/4.0 and fix it many times using the upside down reach around brown ,
No trust issues here, I would trust you with any vehicle that belongs to anyone I love. You're a stand up man in a profession that is full of not so stand up folks. Thanks for your honesty, integrity and sharing it with us.
I have an 05 Mustang so I know your pain on getting to the front O2 sensor connectors. What I use to reconnect them is a pair of long reach 90 degree needle nose pliers and a pair of long forceps.
G'day, Eric! It's -5 degrees here in the Great Lakes State, MI. (Also known as "Water-Winter Wonderland") Like you said... "Colder Than A Well Digger’s Arse!!" Lol!! 🤣🛠♥ Cheers! P.S. I saw a sign: "Rest Area 25 Miles". That's pretty big. Some people must be really tired.
Lol @"computer box"! These 4.0 engines in the early 2000s explorers were super easy to work on. It was like a Lego in a storage bin. I guess not so much for the rangers!
There were 2 different 4.0s. The pushrod engine was easy. The DOHC like this one was more cramped. In my opinion the pushrod version was a much better engine even though they were basically the same. They just modified it for the DOHC.
Lesson: Those "ASE Certified" stickers posted everywhere in a shop probably mean that the Techs are following procedures in a book, and they get locked up when the next page doesn't mention the issues encountered, and then have no point of reference of where they left the rails. Experience combined with extra-common sense seem to the the default in Dr. O's office. Well done, as always.
Hello Mr.O this was a great educational video. Short and to the point. I guess the only thing that would have made this video cooler is if the sensor was plugged in properly and the new oxygen sensor was defective 😅 how many times have we all seen that with defective new parts. Sometimes that can cost you a lot of time and lead you down the wrong rabbit hole. So about some comment somebody said about back feeding battery positive into the computer through a test light 😂 that reminded me what happened to me years ago when I was at Alfred State college around 1995 . A student had a F150 i think it was around a 1987-88 we were learning how to extract codes by jumping two of the wires together at the diagnostic connector underneath the hood and then counting the flashing of the test light. (Remember them days 😅) Well I did something wrong and we all seen a spark at the plug. Long story short after that happened his truck would not idle anymore without holding the throttle open a little. Well i had to buy the guy an ECM😅 luckily Howbill junk yard had one. I think it cost me 50 or 75 bucks back then lol the first and only computer I ever fried
Morning Eric. I’m Hoping you and Mrs O are not snowed in too badly. Im at a Uk shop and subscriber. Love the channel and the interesting content. You’ve tought/shown me a good methodical diagnosis approach to vehicles. Thanks & god bless x
Your electrical circuit process was well worth watching this video. Since you are one of few techs on TH-cam that knows how to troubleshoot a circuit it is invaluable to those of us who do not have that knowledge. I took an automotive course a long time ago at a community college & for whatever reason the electrical instructor never showed up, so we lost out on that highly important class.
I went thru the fender well on my 02 3.0..Used regular wrench on the 02s..Just lifted the little flap under the fender..After 40 mins on top passenger side..Drivers side was easy if you been down that road..another 40 mins😂Cant believe he is glad these are in the scrap yard..😂.I love my edge..I cant afford nothing else..😢
Also give some thought to a regular incandescent test light vs a LCD one, The LCD have very little resistance in them vs an incandescent bulb. When you power a circuit a LCD will show you power even if a ton of resistance is in the circuit itself re: burnt contacts, corrosion, The resistance in the incandescent bulb itself provides you with somewhat of protection from over powering the circuit. I know techs that were trained in the 90’s to tickle a 5 volt sensor circuit with a 12 volt incandescent test light to test the circuit. I wouldn’t do it there isn’t that much resistance in the bulb. That’s one of the first thing I noticed about Eric when he uses headlight bulbs and 194 bulbs to circuit check.
In my experience, Ford has some of the most difficult connectors to fully seat. If they are a little dirty or even just dry getting them to “click” is difficult. Then on a hard to reach one, definitely have to give it a test pull before sending it down the road.
I enjoy your diagnosis process and humor. I miss the brake clean horns. I have an issue with your sign off phrase... If i can do it you can do it lol. Most people dont have your scopes and access to OEM wiring diagrams unless buying the subscription. But i do my best. Also, have you seen the Doorman ads on youtube talking up the quality of their parts. Knowing your experience with Doorman parts is quite hilarious to watch. Keep up the classic reach around 😂.
Rangers aren't all that bad ...My 01 4.0 4x4 has over 329k on the odometer original motor and trans and frame doesn't have any rot on it...lived most of its life in Missouri now in Florida for a while....still going strong lol ya pain at times to work on lolol....nice video
Bonus footage is great. Someone should arrange "go fund me" for the purpose of bringing Ivan over to do another of those case studies. Much respect for the video.
If this happens to my 2010 Ranger, I'm doing a LS swap! Thanks for the Info. This is my 4th Ranger, 2 rusted out, 1 totaled. I got this one from Fla. no rust yet, fluid filmed.
Blessed bovine, a Very Odd Looking Vehicular Object spotted on the lift at 15:07! Always a treat to watch Eric out of his element with the fancy imports if we get lucky in a future upload. South Main European Auto possibly incoming.
I have the 72'' U.S. General top & bottom. And I have hit my head on the door & what I intend on doing is building a spacer of some sort probably out of square tubing. And put that between the top & bottom box. Just need to find the time to do it. Just enough to bring the top up. Probably 2x2 square tubing. Then measure cut & weld and install. Or I thought about just putting two pieces of tubing on the ends leaving the front open the you could put things between the top & bottom. Maybe pipe wrenches whatever fits.
Jeez Eric O. "Probe", "69", "Reach Around". Are we going to have to change your video ratings from G to PG or perhaps even R? lol To protect harnesses from those ubiquitous sticking out studs I've gotten into the habit of shoving a piece of vacuum hose onto the stud that is a tad longer than the stud. Thanks for another great video.
Yep it's cold -15 below zero here in Maine at 6 am.Don't go outside you will freeze up solid....I had one of the Famous Plastic Coolant system parts fail yesterday...Break right off.After 13 years the extreme cold finally snappede the plastic...Coolant wen everywhere had to limp it on home and then pay way to much for another plastic replacement part at my local advance auto..
I do my own shade tree repairs. Lately, I've noticed that I have a work table filled with tools and parts. Access to bolts, hoses and wiring... challenging. You working on multiple vehicles - mind boggling. I'm guessing you're in New York. Do you have to charge $300 an hour to stay in business?
For those following along, Eric jumped across the two heater wires at the connector to the O2 sensor heater, to see if he had voltage at the computer. It's really important to note that he used a test light to jump across that connector, not just a jumper wire. If you used a jumper wire, you're replacing the heater element with straight wire, so you've got no resistance in the circuit. In this case you'd get away with it because we know the computer ground is switched off (based on the result just after 7:59). In other cases, you could cause a catastrophic short in the wire, possibly even frying the computer driver. Jumping with a test light is a great way to put a maximum limit on current flow, mimicking the resistance of the heater element that you are bypassing. The test light won't glow because current is not flowing, but voltage will be present in the downstream wire just fine. It's been a recurring theme that Eric consistently uses efficient work flow that is not only fast but also safe, protecting himself even if he might happen to be wrong about a conclusion along the way.
I am glad I have smart friends like you that can explain what I am doing haha. Makes me look smart 😁. Sometimes I just take for granted the fact that I use different current test lights to carry out different tasks. They are a very under valued tool imo. They are a very safe and effective way to perform bypass testing, short circuit testing (using in place of a fuse), load testing, substituted loads, etc. I often forget or don't consider that other folks may not know the reason I use them where I do and why. I appreciate you shedding some light on this topic that may be over looked and exposing the dangers of using a jump wire in this situation.
Thanks !
@ As you have said before, the worst thing that can happen is the test light lights up.
You are correct, but I would hope the circuit is designed so that the fuse would blow and not damage the PCM. Maybe that's asking too much from a Ford.
Another school teacher. You're all right. Worst thing you can do is send power to a computer. ALWAYS use its power. Most work on 5v systems and signals are in m/a. A simple ohm meter can screw up some computers.
You don't make dumb videos, Eric. There hasn't been a video I haven't learned something from you. Even a trip to Wilbert's, along with being entertaining, is very helpful. Knowing what to choose and how to remove parts and get what you need without tearing up something someone else could use. GREAT VIDEO!
I'm a mechanic watching him diagnose wiring issues has helped me a whole lot keep up the good work and awesome videos.
Thank you Mr.O
same here i am a tech and his videos have helped me many times there is only so much you can learn from a classroom and books
His channel is an excellent resource for learning things to be a better technician. As an apprentice who really enjoys getting to use my brain to do some technical diagnostic beyond noises and pattern failures; Eric is really helping set some good habits when approaching a customers problem, which is great as I'm only two years in the trade and don't want to have bad habits when it comes to my diagnostic, because I see so many career mechanics in my area that just throw parts and pray and it's a little discouraging. This man is an educator on top of being a top notch tech.
Yeppers Mr.O is purrdy good at this here car fixin
Same here, except I am an Avionics Integration Engineer on business aircraft. It's all the same, wires to trace and testing for continuity and shorts. I have learned so much here.
Once again I'd like to recognize Mrs O. When a family member takes on "office manager" task they are best inclined to do good. And office manager is highly critical. Add in that Mrs. O also adds head chef to her list of valuable attributes. I'd suspect she qualifies as initial customer contact putting SMA's best foot forward and likewise is last contact by processing work close out & payment. Good show Mrs O.
I'm always impressed with your electrical work. You're very patient and detailed.
Once again I'd like to recognize Mrs O. When a family member takes on "office manager" task they are best inclined to do good. And office manager is highly critical. Add in that Mrs. O also adds head chef to her list of valuable attributes. I'd suspect she qualifies as initial customer contact putting SMA's best foot forward and likewise is last contact by processing work close out & payment. Good show Mrs O.
The diagnostic technique that Eric uses is why these videos are so good. It doesn’t matter what industry you work in, that technique, that analytic approach will work just as well. Keep up the great work Mr. O!
The way my checking account and my savings account works kinda forces me to be a mechanic and have to give my vehicles the classic reach around every now and then 😂😂 love your content brotha, good stuff 💪🏼
Quick simple diagnosis... feel bad for the prior shop(s) that apparently got it right but just didn't plug it all the way in. My son had a Ranger with the smaller V6 and that was a great little truck. Miss it!! Thanks as always, Eric!
"Colder than a Well Diggers Wallet" LOL! Eric = Purveyor all things automotive and anecdotal quotes! 🙂 Keep up the great work!
How cold is that? 🤔
@@dans_Learning_Curve Colder than a witchs tit
@@dans_Learning_CurveCOLD! I 🥶🥶🥶🥶
Slicker than a well diggers behind.
Wetter than an otters pocket is another good one!
Outstanding! Fault ID & verification was spot on. Finding the loose connector was attention to detail. I might have missed that and wound up scratching my head trying to duplicate the error for hours. Well done!
Hi Eric, I live in Middletown, NY, I am 81 Y/O and a retired Tool and Die Maker. I can do my mechanical repairs but when it comes to electronics I would leave it up to you, I am very impressed with your diagnostic skills and your approach to problems. I also want to command you on your organization and cleanliness of you shop, too bad you are too far away from Middletown for me to become one of your customers, I love your work and your videos. Keep up the good and honest work.
I’m a retired auto tech and was pretty sharp diagnosing electrical problems but the complexity of the electronics today is mind numbing numbing! You rock Eric !!
And that vehicle was massively obsolete in 2008 even if was new.
Double Bonus Footage, Boys! What a day lol
Almost a PHAD video with all the bonus content
It is not just a Ford, or a truck, it is a FORD RANGER!!!!! Great to see the lovely Mrs. O, made my day.
These Ford Rangers are really good little trucks I don't know why he's hating on it maybe just cause there's some difficult tight areas to access wiring, etc. I'll take this over a taco any day.
RANGER DANGER!
An excellent video that shows the reality of doing this type of work daily.
God bless 🙌 you Eric
I wait all week for the SMA video! Then I hear an, oh Boy, hey there viewers……and know It’s colder then a witches broom handle? Makes my week. Thank you
Welcome back to South Main Auto with you're guest narrator myself, Montreal. Follow along with Eric as he uses his vast automotive knowledge
and experience to properly diagnose a fix a issue on a customers vehicle in this episode, stay blessed everyone.
😂
These are my favorite type of videos, thanks for sharing, excellent job as usual!!
As Ivan would say; "no parts required"
I replaced the o2 sensor on my 1995 Ranger(2.3). Easy except for plugging the wires together. Finally I crawled underneath with my arm way up behind there and my brother on top with the harness and we finally got it connected. Need about 4 more inches of wire on those things. Thanks for all the helpful videos!
I have a 93 ranger. I just used a sharpie and blacked out the CEL. No emissions check on ones that are that old here. LOL
As a shop owner I know where to send the problem vehicles now! Thanks so much!
Join the club, all the shops in his area send electrical issues to him. Then the other customers that try to have the stealealership fix their issues, end up taking it to SMA anyways cause the dealer says "we gotta replace the entire vehicle electrical harness" cause they can't find a corroded\damaged wire by simple process of elimination and good diagnostics! So yeah he is the man! I'd drive a few hours from Buffalo to come see him if I had a decent worthy vehicle with an electrical issue that couldn't be solved!👍🏻⚡🔌🔋🛠️🔧🔩😁
@@tdotw77 I agree. Who will ever fix the microchips or batteries they mandate? Not me.
Phenomenal troubleshooting! I'm always impressed with your procedures and how you explain your findings and repairs.
Had my 08 ranger for 12 years never let me down. Kept it fluid filmeded every fall here in the salt/ brine belt in southern Ontario. Wish they made them still. Love the content sir.
They're good trucks for sure! Just look how long they were made! That tells you how good they were....just like the long running super duty steel bodies were('98 - '16). Still driving a '00 7.3 zf6 f250
Thanks for reminding us that attention to details matters...and double check work. This channel is priceless.
Just like in days gone by, schematics and the ability to read/interpret them is such a massive key to electronics success! These are electronic vehicles with a drive train strapped on. Outstanding as always Eric! 🙂
Neon Money Light on the wall is great. Never noticed it before. Thanks Eric!
You the Man!!! Awesome job as always!!! You never disappoint on any of your channels/pages!
I've started doing some of my own work now like suspension work on some rusty but trusty cars. Man you make it look easy!
I caught the subtle HEGOS "He Goes" reminder that you mumbled to yourself in the beginning of the video to find Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor list on the scan tool....Its little things like that that help us navigate this stuff just that much more efficiently. always great stuff Eric!
The old Ford acronyms they used for everything haha
KOEO
KAM
BOO
IACV
Blah blah blah haha
Another excellent diagnostic video Eric. Keep’em coming
Holy crap, if only most auto mechanics were half as thorough as Mr.O life would be so many fewer trust issues in the world! Thank you for the videos and doing what you do...Keep warm!
again, Eric. O. another spot-on diagnosis. I love the way you go step by step to figure it out. Like Sherlock Holmes!!! The car was killed by, so and so.
15:05 Woah, a volvo in the shop. Maybe it happens from time to time, but first time that I can remember seeing one on video. Though, my memory is pretty terrible
While stationed in Alaska, I had a 1987 Ford Ranger 4x4 long bed with the junk 2.8l v-6 which I swapped in a 302 and 6 inch lift kit rinning 33x12.50x 15 wheels and tires! That truck was a beast especially after putting on aftermarket front and rear bumpers with winches! I never got stuck but did a hundred on more recoveries! I sure wish I could have kept it when I left the Army!
The old reach around came through for you once again, Eric! Good call!
The most surprising thing in this video, was a Volvo on the other lift!
Can't recall ever seeing one of those in your shop before?
Branching out into European now..? 👀
(Writing as someone from the UK!)😊
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hahaha better run from that old eurotrash...those XC70s need everything except the engines replaced on a regular schedule. Hopefully all Eric is doing is an oil change or tires...
Gotta love those oopsies by the other shop.
Another great video from SMA Auto I guess the moral of this video is to double-check connectors that you have unplugged for testing make sure they are plugged in correctly before sending the vehicle on its way out the door😊
Snowing here in Galveston Texas. 29 degrees. Have a great day!
We got a bit of snow overnight in San Antonio. Most of it was melted by 0900 but the city is still shut down.
driving at close to freezing is much worse than at -20F. traction is better when colder.stay off the brakes
Always nice to see Mrs. O. Looking good.
Always great Eric. Wish you could train people who work at dealerships.
Just FYI, yesterday was -32F with -44 wind chill today is +29F . We are not enjoying the rollercoaster. Cheers from Saskatoon.
I'm a mobile mechanic...and even tho I'm in Louisville Kentucky. It's still getting down to -1 tonight. No way in hell I could have this job in the frozen north.
Sheesh, and I thought it was cold here in NJ. Currently 16 here in South Jersey
I’m always amazed how people manage to live in those climates …incredible! I guess that’s why you all build your houses so close together so they can keep warm lol . Chatting from South Alabama
Love ya’ from -33 in Ontario….lets cuddle lol.
That's crazy I don't know how people can function in those temperatures! It's 8° in Buffalo right now with negative temp wind chills and this isn't really normal for here! It's cold enough when it's 20° here. I can't imagine dealing with that kinda cold🥶! ❄️
Another satisfied customer , thanks to the reach around Brown I have a 93 Ranger w/4.0 and fix it many times using the upside down reach around brown ,
I’m Having a bad day but that “computer box” thing got me. Haha Thank you dear sir
No trust issues here, I would trust you with any vehicle that belongs to anyone I love. You're a stand up man in a profession that is full of not so stand up folks. Thanks for your honesty, integrity and sharing it with us.
Bonus of the bonus footage is always an added bonus!
Almost to a million Eric, movin' on up, to the east side, you've finally got a piece of the pie!
I had that truck in 4x4 version and 5 speed transmission and push button lockouts i loved it. Great truck.
Great video Eric. CURIOUS WHAT HAPPEN TO THE ICON T10
Me too!? Did it get sent back or what, I haven't seen it in awhile now?🤔💻
Great detective work.
I have an 05 Mustang so I know your pain on getting to the front O2 sensor connectors. What I use to reconnect them is a pair of long reach 90 degree needle nose pliers and a pair of long forceps.
G'day, Eric! It's -5 degrees here in the Great Lakes State, MI. (Also known as "Water-Winter Wonderland") Like you said... "Colder Than A Well Digger’s Arse!!" Lol!! 🤣🛠♥ Cheers!
P.S. I saw a sign: "Rest Area 25 Miles". That's pretty big. Some people must be really tired.
My commuter vehicle is a 03 Ranger 4.0 5spd been a excellent truck Ur right it can be tricky to get to some stuff
Lol @"computer box"! These 4.0 engines in the early 2000s explorers were super easy to work on. It was like a Lego in a storage bin. I guess not so much for the rangers!
There were 2 different 4.0s. The pushrod engine was easy. The DOHC like this one was more cramped. In my opinion the pushrod version was a much better engine even though they were basically the same. They just modified it for the DOHC.
To have access to all that information would be amazing. Love the channel. You explain it, and it makes sense for all of us, and I appreciate it.
its like talkin to tech support "is it plugged in?" heheh good work as always
I had that once on the ABS-connector..
Another good job done by Mister O. I like how your wall mounted CEL shows up reflected on the scan tool! Cinematic genius!
Lesson: Those "ASE Certified" stickers posted everywhere in a shop probably mean that the Techs are following procedures in a book, and they get locked up when the next page doesn't mention the issues encountered, and then have no point of reference of where they left the rails. Experience combined with extra-common sense seem to the the default in Dr. O's office. Well done, as always.
The ASE bonified technicians 😂😂😂
I see a Volvo XC70 on the other lift, please show us the repairs done to it! A rare euro car in SMA ;)
so glad I found you, I live not too far away and if I ever need my vehicle serviced you will be my first call!
Close by the Other Shop wasn’t Good Enough. You Nailed it. 🤔👍
Hello Mr.O this was a great educational video. Short and to the point. I guess the only thing that would have made this video cooler is if the sensor was plugged in properly and the new oxygen sensor was defective 😅 how many times have we all seen that with defective new parts. Sometimes that can cost you a lot of time and lead you down the wrong rabbit hole. So about some comment somebody said about back feeding battery positive into the computer through a test light 😂 that reminded me what happened to me years ago when I was at Alfred State college around 1995 . A student had a F150 i think it was around a 1987-88 we were learning how to extract codes by jumping two of the wires together at the diagnostic connector underneath the hood and then counting the flashing of the test light. (Remember them days 😅) Well I did something wrong and we all seen a spark at the plug. Long story short after that happened his truck would not idle anymore without holding the throttle open a little. Well i had to buy the guy an ECM😅 luckily Howbill junk yard had one. I think it cost me 50 or 75 bucks back then lol the first and only computer I ever fried
Morning Eric. I’m Hoping you and Mrs O are not snowed in too badly. Im at a Uk shop and subscriber. Love the channel and the interesting content. You’ve tought/shown me a good methodical diagnosis approach to vehicles. Thanks & god bless x
Your electrical circuit process was well worth watching this video. Since you are one of few techs on TH-cam that knows how to troubleshoot a circuit it is invaluable to those of us who do not have that knowledge. I took an automotive course a long time ago at a community college & for whatever reason the electrical instructor never showed up, so we lost out on that highly important class.
I went thru the fender well on my 02 3.0..Used regular wrench on the 02s..Just lifted the little flap under the fender..After 40 mins on top passenger side..Drivers side was easy if you been down that road..another 40 mins😂Cant believe he is glad these are in the scrap yard..😂.I love my edge..I cant afford nothing else..😢
Also give some thought to a regular incandescent test light vs a LCD one, The LCD have very little resistance in them vs an incandescent bulb. When you power a circuit a LCD will show you power even if a ton of resistance is in the circuit itself re: burnt contacts, corrosion, The resistance in the incandescent bulb itself provides you with somewhat of protection from over powering the circuit. I know techs that were trained in the 90’s to tickle a 5 volt sensor circuit with a 12 volt incandescent test light to test the circuit. I wouldn’t do it there isn’t that much resistance in the bulb. That’s one of the first thing I noticed about Eric when he uses headlight bulbs and 194 bulbs to circuit check.
Yay! It's not a broken wire 🙂 It's just unplugged 🤦♂ Great diagnostic procedure, Eric!
Mr.O as always making diagnostic mechanics poetry in motion!
As always use your peepers and keep an eye for something off.
I just enjoy watching you work 😊I always learn something new every time
In my experience, Ford has some of the most difficult connectors to fully seat. If they are a little dirty or even just dry getting them to “click” is difficult. Then on a hard to reach one, definitely have to give it a test pull before sending it down the road.
I enjoy your diagnosis process and humor. I miss the brake clean horns.
I have an issue with your sign off phrase... If i can do it you can do it lol. Most people dont have your scopes and access to OEM wiring diagrams unless buying the subscription. But i do my best.
Also, have you seen the Doorman ads on youtube talking up the quality of their parts. Knowing your experience with Doorman parts is quite hilarious to watch. Keep up the classic reach around 😂.
Rangers aren't all that bad ...My 01 4.0 4x4 has over 329k on the odometer original motor and trans and frame doesn't have any rot on it...lived most of its life in Missouri now in Florida for a while....still going strong lol ya pain at times to work on lolol....nice video
Bonus footage is great. Someone should arrange "go fund me" for the purpose of bringing Ivan over to do another of those case studies. Much respect for the video.
If this happens to my 2010 Ranger, I'm doing a LS swap! Thanks for the Info. This is my 4th Ranger, 2 rusted out, 1 totaled. I got this one from Fla. no rust yet, fluid filmed.
Blessed bovine, a Very Odd Looking Vehicular Object spotted on the lift at 15:07! Always a treat to watch Eric out of his element with the fancy imports if we get lucky in a future upload. South Main European Auto possibly incoming.
I have the 72'' U.S. General top & bottom. And I have hit my head on the door & what I intend on doing is building a spacer of some sort probably out of square tubing. And put that between the top & bottom box. Just need to find the time to do it. Just enough to bring the top up. Probably 2x2 square tubing. Then measure cut & weld and install. Or I thought about just putting two pieces of tubing on the ends leaving the front open the you could put things between the top & bottom. Maybe pipe wrenches whatever fits.
Hey. Easy on the ford Rangers.. I love mine. 2006 4.0 4wd. 210000 not much rust at all. Located in CT
Bonus footage! PHAD!
You two need to get together again!
Jeez Eric O. "Probe", "69", "Reach Around". Are we going to have to change your video ratings from G to PG or perhaps even R? lol
To protect harnesses from those ubiquitous sticking out studs I've gotten into the habit of shoving a piece of vacuum hose onto the stud that is a tad longer than the stud.
Thanks for another great video.
Nice quick diagnoses and repair. Great video! Thanks
I enjoyed your lesson and I am most impressed by your high integrity your a good man😊
Always love the bonus footage 😊
Love the check engine light on the wall!
In the past two days I’ve had three diagnostics end with finding unplugged connectors. I love the no parts required fixes!
I have a 1997 Ranger with 231,000 miles on it, an a 2005 with 176,000 on it .Both in mint condition and bulletproof. Great trucks!
It's just common or, in some cases, uncommon sense! Another good job!
Interesting how O2 PID showed no data until the monitor was complete. Good to know... Thanks for posting Eric!
Thank you Eric O Im going to check my computer, the 1999 Nissan Quest Tomorrow I always learn something on your channel!
Thanks for the video Eric.
I noticed that on Autel's, if there is no range specified in the block, it usually doesn't have a reading for it.
Great video, Always looking to learn something new. Love the channel!
I’ve used some of Eric’s diagnostic challenges on my own truck.
Good stuff.
Yep it's cold -15 below zero here in Maine at 6 am.Don't go outside you will freeze up solid....I had one of the Famous Plastic Coolant system parts fail yesterday...Break right off.After 13 years the extreme cold finally snappede the plastic...Coolant wen everywhere had to limp it on home and then pay way to much for another plastic replacement part at my local advance auto..
That's a clean looking '05(ish) Volvo xc70 on the lift in the background around @15:49. Any video on that? Or just in for basic maintenance?
01-03 v70xc based on the headlight wipers.
Good diagnostics, thanks for sharing.
I had one of these trucks brand new, beautiful vehicle.
I do my own shade tree repairs. Lately, I've noticed that I have a work table filled with tools and parts. Access to bolts, hoses and wiring... challenging.
You working on multiple vehicles - mind boggling.
I'm guessing you're in New York. Do you have to charge $300 an hour to stay in business?
I just bought a zip up hoodie and a T-shirt from you Eric! Thanks for all the knowledge you have shared! We all appreciate you out here!!
If he sold wore out Gulf hats , I would buy one.
If someone asks , they wouldn't understand.
@@cliffhaskett7703 Hahaha It would be our little secret lol!!
Thanks Eric ! I always enjoy your Self Made Auto !
Nice find Mr. O. Visual checks/push-pull do work.
Nice to see Mrs. O again.