So I noticed at the top of the wiring diagram it showed todays date. Can we just take a moment to appreciate the fact that, despite being busy, doing repairs, being a boss, family man and everything else, he took the time to shoot, edit and upload this video in the same day! Thanks as always for constantly putting out quality, educational content for all of us. It is much appreciated.
I agree. I wonder if it's because he was able to hire some help, seems like the videos have been coming faster lately. Whatever the reason I'm thanking my lucky stars.
@@RagnarokCo He did say that a local high school auto shop teacher was working for him for the summer...methinks that's lessened Eric's workload and allowed him to post more
@@chrisfreemesser5707 He also said in one of his recent videos that one of his other shop guys were out on vacation or something for a week, so he'd be net even with the other guy helping currently. Could be that hes off vacation already and thats why but I feel like that isnt the situation.
I agree. I had assumed they were not allowed where I live. I love sitting to turn onto a highway waiting on a car to pass only to realize they were turning. It wastes maybe 20 seconds of my day but it is the courtesy of it though.
Turn signals are just an ornament for some people. They switch lanes or make turns etch without the signal most of the time or if they use them they do turn them on when they’re already half of the lane or done making the turn. 😅
The more I watch you, the more I understand that you are a mechanic... and more. Back when I watched and worked with my Uncles fixing engines and tearing down motors, the electrical systems were so much simpler. Replacing a part was the fix. To fix some of todays cars, you almost have to be an electrical engineer to have a chance in running the problem to ground. Your comments about "people throwing parts at it " makes more and more sense. Thanks
What? A power issue that didn't go through fourteen computers, require three firmware updates, a new PCM, a J2534 programming interface, and two "fancy scan tools?" 😁 Thanks as always, Eric!
Wow! Unless the wiring diagram had a different default date or something in the upper right, this video hasn't even had a chance to breathe before being shared with the masses! Thank you for adding some knowledge and humor to our Monday!
Yeah but I learn a lot of methodology when you show us how this can be diagnosed and it can apply to other situations. And you are funny so the easy jobs are often just as (or sometimes more) entertaining. Love your sense of humor
I bet relay at the beginning, but nice to see a simple, yet thorough diagnosis ... I also guessed it was the original relay ... as usual, nice work Eric ... got the old rice burner back on the road
Power of ground driven turning signal? In the schematic you can see a diode in the feeding wire (@13:09). The diode let power through to the turning switch, so the turning signal is power driven. If the diode was facing the other way, it would have been a ground driven.
Those flasher relays are common failures on higher milage/older Hondas. What’s more important in this video is showing the diagnostic troubleshooting path, even if one is not available to follow. Great video.
Also could have been a no part repair. Honda relays were terrible for broken solder connections. Flat screwdriver to open it up and re flow the sloder joins would last for another 30 yrs. DRL relays were the same problem
No fancy diagnosis tool or scope needed on this issue. Just old time diagnostics through simple process of understanding the mode of operation and confirmation & elimination. A lesson we can all learn. While the newer vehicles are more complex, the process is still the same, albeit with a greater level of understanding.
I wish you could have popped out the relay and do an Ivan "Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostics" Russian no parts required repair. Yes, I am aware you and Ivan have collaborated in the past.
Always learn a thing or two from you. Had a turn signal indicator light get damaged on my car. (The great upstate New York ice storms). Learned a lot from replacing the part. Power to ground etc...... Simple fix but it taught me a lot. Well done.
LOL. I just saw a Honda Civic in Wisconsin a couple days ago with COLLECTORS plates on it. Yes, genuine collectors plates. I immediately felt 20 years older than I am.
You are correct, Sir. It's nice to see elements of the signal circuit are easy to find and it does not depend on a body control module or an ECM function. I hope it is easy to R&R. I'm installing analog 12 volt signals on my 51 Ford. It's the only way to go. I'm retired from working with digital controlled electronic gear and appreciate simplicity.
Great video Mr. O! Another clue on if the switch is a power feed or not is the direction of the diodes on the diagram. The anode and a connected to the + (power) side of the battery. Keep up the great work!!!
EXTREMELY helpful and GOOD video!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Just wish he would have shown the ACTUAL flasher relay AND location. Having a hard time locating my relay on my 94’ Civic CX. Del sol VERY similar to Civic on MAIN harness.
Oooh, those were such neat cars. I'd consider buying one if the market hadn't suddenly decided good versions of this era of cars is worth more than gold!
@@stephenmorrissey1254 Yep, the CRX was an awesome little car. The Del Sol was just a Civic with more weight and much less practicality and nothing really special to make up for it.
Hey Eric... Awesome video as always brother! Just wrapping up the Summer Semester with my students and hadn't seen your videos in quite some time just due to being so busy but wanted to check in once again. You know it never gets old.. every time I watch your videos I become intrigued and get that diagnostic/adventure vibe wanting to follow along and try to figure out the source of the issue along with what to do for repair. Hope you and the Fam are doing well and have a fantastic Del Sol Week! 😁🚙☀🚘🛻👍
Your transition, Sir: Now that we've fixed the flashers, how about flashing me in that comment box! Side note; I really though that speaker wire and duct tape would surely play a role in the diagnosis.
Eric O., You should get one pair of glasses that does double duty as bifocals and safety glasses this way you can have the safety function at all times while you work.
another good one I'm not real mechanically inclined I can do some things other than the basic changing sparkplugs but when it comes to wiring and stuff you make it look simple and it blows my mind Lol , I liked your live feed the other day answered a lot of questions and thoughts I had because I always seen you wearing the Mathews hat I wondered if you hunted hey good luck this year to you and Misses "O"
As always another good video but I was a little let down because Eric O didn't get to use his seventh sense "find the broken wire" to fix the issue . Anyway great video !!!
Honda released very comprehensive service manuals in this era. Reading them was like sipping warm tomato soup and grilled cheese on a cold day. It had all the answers.
I own a 91 Sentra XE...I replaced the combination switch one time...it was not it...so...luckily I was able to return that $55.00 part...whew...!!! It ended up being the part that replaces the ceramic resistor...this car has an electronic part...(4 wires out the back end...fixed everything too...there was a fire under the hood @ 1 time and this part was singed...I had hired a young man fresh out of a small Tech College auto shop...he went through the same mental path I went through...crazy new stuff...I am used to 55-57 Chevy stuff...simple as a pimple!!!
I'm always loving the COLD AIR intake that takes extra-hot air from the engine compartment thru an eBay filter and routes it into a steel tube giant heat sink .... well done, race owner 😐
Glad I wasn't the only one to notice that "hot air intake". LOL Remember, each sticker adds at least 10 HP and 1.21gigawatts of turbo power! I'm guessing this rice patty has several stickers.
Dang Skippy that was too cool thank you so much for teaching us and sharing your knowledge every video I learned something thank you again love the videos keep it up
Eric, Great video - thank you! Wow a 93 Del Sol - I think my older sister had one of those...or maybe it was an MR2 🙂 Saw a used factory flasher on fleabay for $45. Maybe your Willberts has one. SMA#1 Paul (in MA)
i miss the old cars with how simple they were. we used to change the little flasher relay under the dash so easy, it was just a little metal can that plugged into the fuse box. you popped it in and out in seconds, now they're all hidden and hard wired and mouned who knows where under there
Ty as always Eric for the excellent video, you work hard mate so I am glad this was a fairly simple one for you too sort out. Love too you and Mrs O Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘💖💖💖💖
That relay that was hanging down looks like the “main relay” or PGM-FI relay. Guessing since this car is almost 30 years old, it’s been replaced once or twice at the point due to crank/no start caused by internal cracked solder joints.
Nga auto tv, I had that problem on my 93 honda accord that I used to own, i thought the main relay was for fuel pump but I was wrong. I guessed on changing the distributor because it had oil all over in it and no spark. But the relay was the problem.
@@jasonjgr8580 In the Preludes it causes intermittant no start, usually when hot. Easy to resolder the joints and fix the relay on the spot if you have a soldering iron.
It was a 90s Honda tradition, evidently. Had the same issue with my Honda Beat, crank no start when hot - changed the EFI Main Relay, all good. Took apart the old one & could see the cracked solder joints on the PCB, so may well have been repairable at a pinch, I suppose.
So I noticed at the top of the wiring diagram it showed todays date. Can we just take a moment to appreciate the fact that, despite being busy, doing repairs, being a boss, family man and everything else, he took the time to shoot, edit and upload this video in the same day! Thanks as always for constantly putting out quality, educational content for all of us. It is much appreciated.
I agree. I wonder if it's because he was able to hire some help, seems like the videos have been coming faster lately. Whatever the reason I'm thanking my lucky stars.
@@RagnarokCo He did say that a local high school auto shop teacher was working for him for the summer...methinks that's lessened Eric's workload and allowed him to post more
The financial incentive for pushing out a video that people will watch in large numbers might be a significant motivator. Just guessing though.
@@chrisfreemesser5707 He also said in one of his recent videos that one of his other shop guys were out on vacation or something for a week, so he'd be net even with the other guy helping currently. Could be that hes off vacation already and thats why but I feel like that isnt the situation.
OR
He is so concerned about the timeline of his videos that he photoshopped the wiring diagram accordingly.
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As an average DIYer with weak electrical skills I really appreciate how you explain how to suss out problems like this. Very helpful.
I’ve learned sooooo much from Dr. O over the years!
His deductions in these cases is flawless. You can solve any big problem by systematically solving many small ones, so it seems
Same here!
I didn't think anyone used turn signals anymore so I'm proud of this customer.
I agree. I had assumed they were not allowed where I live. I love sitting to turn onto a highway waiting on a car to pass only to realize they were turning. It wastes maybe 20 seconds of my day but it is the courtesy of it though.
@@JD-iu3vi I’d swear they are an option now ! They know where they are goin,,,,we have to guess !
Some states, like Florida, are using the lack of turn signal users as money-makers.
Long live Thomas Jefferson
Turn signals are just an ornament for some people. They switch lanes or make turns etch without the signal most of the time or if they use them they do turn them on when they’re already half of the lane or done making the turn.
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A relic from a time when Honda made great cars. Nice work, Mr. O!
The more I watch you, the more I understand that you are a mechanic... and more. Back when I watched and worked with my Uncles fixing engines and tearing down motors, the electrical systems were so much simpler. Replacing a part was the fix. To fix some of todays cars, you almost have to be an electrical engineer to have a chance in running the problem to ground. Your comments about "people throwing parts at it " makes more and more sense. Thanks
Never thought I'd hear my favorite hymn in an SMA video but today is the day!
Eric would make a good teacher in a automotive school.
They don't make near what he makes. Be a good semi-retired or retired gig because he would be a great instructor
What? A power issue that didn't go through fourteen computers, require three firmware updates, a new PCM, a J2534 programming interface, and two "fancy scan tools?" 😁 Thanks as always, Eric!
Thats why i always say old school is better. Simple and no bs like these new cars.
That was my thought too. Finally! A car that I could actually diagnose lol!
Man, I haven't seen a del Sol in a long time. Neat little car with a stick.
Eric, Thank you for walking us through today's lesson. You're a Great Teacher. You would have made a Good MD.
Wow! Unless the wiring diagram had a different default date or something in the upper right, this video hasn't even had a chance to breathe before being shared with the masses! Thank you for adding some knowledge and humor to our Monday!
Yeah but I learn a lot of methodology when you show us how this can be diagnosed and it can apply to other situations. And you are funny so the easy jobs are often just as (or sometimes more) entertaining. Love your sense of humor
Another good job Eric. Love the way you show us how to solve the problem correctly
I had to laugh, I live on the Costa Del Sol in Spain and over here no-one uses turn signals anyway. Great video Eric.
I bet relay at the beginning, but nice to see a simple, yet thorough diagnosis ... I also guessed it was the original relay ... as usual, nice work Eric ... got the old rice burner back on the road
Power of ground driven turning signal? In the schematic you can see a diode in the feeding wire (@13:09). The diode let power through to the turning switch, so the turning signal is power driven. If the diode was facing the other way, it would have been a ground driven.
Those flasher relays are common failures on higher milage/older Hondas. What’s more important in this video is showing the diagnostic troubleshooting path, even if one is not available to follow.
Great video.
Also could have been a no part repair. Honda relays were terrible for broken solder connections. Flat screwdriver to open it up and re flow the sloder joins would last for another 30 yrs. DRL relays were the same problem
@@easyian01 yeah that’s fine if it’s a personal vehicle. For a customer vehicle you sell them a new part with a warranty. It’s cheap.
Nope I would give the customer the option. Nine times out of ten they chose the repair.
Best DC power tester I’ve seen. Patent that tool
No fancy diagnosis tool or scope needed on this issue. Just old time diagnostics through simple process of understanding the mode of operation and confirmation & elimination. A lesson we can all learn. While the newer vehicles are more complex, the process is still the same, albeit with a greater level of understanding.
Oh Man, That's a sweet 'Shop" magnifying glass!
One of them with an SMA logo would be Sweeeeet!
Great Vid, as always!
your Honda videos always get my undivided attention ... as I've owned 4 Hondas
It makes me happy when you follow through with the diagnosis and then explain why. Great video!
You've got to love old school tech!
I wish you could have popped out the relay and do an Ivan "Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostics" Russian no parts required repair. Yes, I am aware you and Ivan have collaborated in the past.
Thanks for explaining how you went about isolating it to the relay. This was very helpful. You are the man with the plan!
Give the relay the ol' fonzarelli Eric.
Thanks for taking the time to make these videos.
Always learn a thing or two from you. Had a turn signal indicator light get damaged on my car. (The great upstate New York ice storms). Learned a lot from replacing the part. Power to ground etc......
Simple fix but it taught me a lot.
Well done.
"My soul finds rest".. I ended up singing that song. Its a good one.
2:34. “We answered our question just by talking about it out loud.”
That’s my standard go to... talk to myself until I figure it out.
The voices are always right.
LOL. I just saw a Honda Civic in Wisconsin a couple days ago with COLLECTORS plates on it. Yes, genuine collectors plates. I immediately felt 20 years older than I am.
Now i know i can bring my 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol Si to South Main Auto for any kind of repair!!!
It's nice to see some easy jobs for you. It's always a good day when you don't even need to pull out the scan tool and scope.
Another video, you are spoiling us lately. Keep this up and you'll hit a 1M in no time!👍
You have a nice day/evening too, Eric
You are correct, Sir. It's nice to see elements of the signal circuit are easy to find and it does not depend on a body control module or an ECM function. I hope it is easy to R&R. I'm installing analog 12 volt signals on my 51 Ford. It's the only way to go. I'm retired from working with digital controlled electronic gear and appreciate simplicity.
NAPA!!! WAKE UP AND SPONSOR THIS MAN! SMA is a Hondoo sensai of the mechanical arts.
Nice video, old school is fun sometimes, love the big connectors. Lol
Finally! A vehicle that I could actually diagnose myself! $200 for a turn signal flasher though?!?
I owned a red del sol, loved, loved, loved it!! Wished I never sold it😒
Thanks for taking the extra time to explain this!
Great video Mr. O! Another clue on if the switch is a power feed or not is the direction of the diodes on the diagram. The anode and a connected to the + (power) side of the battery. Keep up the great work!!!
Another great educational video. Really appreciate your time and expertise,
Loving the Hondas on the channel
Wow, finally see a Hondoo. Great job Eric!
cool one Eric. Like it when you have to turn the clock back to old school. Thank you...
So many videos!! Thank you!
Good Job Mr. O
The video is incomplete without a visit from Mrs O. Sorry Eric, she just somehow makes your videos better….Great video though. I appreciate you!
Love this teaching style video! Thank you!
Anothervgreat video Mr O, like the use of an orange test light for testing turn signal cicuit
EXTREMELY helpful and GOOD video!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Just wish he would have shown the ACTUAL flasher relay AND location. Having a hard time locating my relay on my 94’ Civic CX. Del sol VERY similar to Civic on MAIN harness.
Oooh, those were such neat cars. I'd consider buying one if the market hadn't suddenly decided good versions of this era of cars is worth more than gold!
For me it was the Yellow CRX 1990. The Del Sol was a disappointment. Unfortunately almost every Honda is douched out and then rusted out.
@@stephenmorrissey1254 Yep, the CRX was an awesome little car. The Del Sol was just a Civic with more weight and much less practicality and nothing really special to make up for it.
@@ferrumignis Nothing really special other than an electric hard top mechanism to die for. That's why I bought mine.
good for you Eric.
Hey Eric... Awesome video as always brother! Just wrapping up the Summer Semester with my students and hadn't seen your videos in quite some time just due to being so busy but wanted to check in once again. You know it never gets old.. every time I watch your videos I become intrigued and get that diagnostic/adventure vibe wanting to follow along and try to figure out the source of the issue along with what to do for repair. Hope you and the Fam are doing well and have a fantastic Del Sol Week! 😁🚙☀🚘🛻👍
Good job Eric. I own 4 cars and the youngest one is almost 20 years old. For me, mechanical relays are always the primary suspect!
Bonus points on that one for having to dive into the under dash zone which can be inhabited by some nasty vapors .😖
"Double donger ... front probe" LOL!
Your transition, Sir:
Now that we've fixed the flashers, how about flashing me in that comment box!
Side note; I really though that speaker wire and duct tape would surely play a role in the diagnosis.
Thanks for a informative video. Appreciate it
Nice to see that I'm not the only one who mistypes "Hinda" when I mean "Honda" and doesn't see it until someone else points it out.
1993 technology for the win
Double donger, two wires one hole...😂 So many jokes in 30 seconds.
Eric O.,
You should get one pair of glasses that does double duty as bifocals and safety glasses this way you can have the safety function at all times while you work.
Great video, but I do gotta say I'm looking forward to the next "case study" video.
Great video! I like the way you explain it with the diagram! Thank you
Great content Eric. Thanks.
"Sometimes you gotta slow down to go fast" - saw you quoted with that in somebody elses video comments today. The one about the speedometer.
another good one I'm not real mechanically inclined I can do some things other than the basic changing sparkplugs but when it comes to wiring and stuff you make it look simple and it blows my mind Lol , I liked your live feed the other day answered a lot of questions and thoughts I had because I always seen you wearing the Mathews hat I wondered if you hunted hey good luck this year to you and Misses "O"
Too easy! As always well explained thanks
Pleasure as always Sir
Nice extra vids for the dog days of summer I'm diggin it...relay gave up the ghost 👻 fried flasher
That little job took the last of my energy.I'm going to bed. Thanks Eric.
That was a great video I really like this type of everyday diagnosis. Thanks for posting !
Always enjoy your videos Mr. O
Damn, that was quick. Great job.
Short sweet and to the point! I love the explanation and the diagram. Thanks for this video, i actually understood your thinking. Love from AZ ❤
As always another good video but I was a little let down because Eric O didn't get to use his seventh sense "find the broken wire" to fix the issue . Anyway great video !!!
Honda released very comprehensive service manuals in this era. Reading them was like sipping warm tomato soup and grilled cheese on a cold day. It had all the answers.
You have a great day to and hats off to everyone that fixes stuff for people who can’t 🇺🇸⚡️😊
I own a 91 Sentra XE...I replaced the combination switch one time...it was not it...so...luckily I was able to return that $55.00 part...whew...!!! It ended up being the part that replaces the ceramic resistor...this car has an electronic part...(4 wires out the back end...fixed everything too...there was a fire under the hood @ 1 time and this part was singed...I had hired a young man fresh out of a small Tech College auto shop...he went through the same mental path I went through...crazy new stuff...I am used to 55-57 Chevy stuff...simple as a pimple!!!
Thanks Automotive Bob Vila
Epic!
Thanks Eric... love these videos!
I'm always loving the COLD AIR intake that takes extra-hot air from the engine compartment thru an eBay filter and routes it into a steel tube giant heat sink .... well done, race owner 😐
Don't forget the added dimension🤣 of the Notorious "FART PIPE"! She's classy as ass-ey!
It's rice owner
Glad I wasn't the only one to notice that "hot air intake". LOL
Remember, each sticker adds at least 10 HP and 1.21gigawatts of turbo power!
I'm guessing this rice patty has several stickers.
Won't spend $200 on a flasher but dig that chrome!
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Another awesome vid ...
Dang Skippy that was too cool thank you so much for teaching us and sharing your knowledge every video I learned something thank you again love the videos keep it up
Eric,
Great video - thank you! Wow a 93 Del Sol - I think my older sister had one of those...or maybe it was an MR2 🙂 Saw a used factory flasher on fleabay for $45. Maybe your Willberts has one.
SMA#1
Paul (in MA)
Good song choice when chasing electric gremlins, my favorite rendition is with Guy Penrod and David Phelps!
i miss the old cars with how simple they were. we used to change the little flasher relay under the dash so easy, it was just a little metal can that plugged into the fuse box. you popped it in and out in seconds, now they're all hidden and hard wired and mouned who knows where under there
The BIG 1.5 always makes me laugh!
I sure do miss those simple circuits without control modules in the way...
great video as usual, thanks
Excellent teaching exercise.
I haven't seen a 13 inch a wheel on a car in 20 years I thought they were gone like the dinosaurs .
I have 16" wheels on my del sol and they look enormous
Its not the stick shift Eric O. its a chop stick. I like your videos, but I also watch neutral drop. 😆
Alright my guy. Very nice.
Ty as always Eric for the excellent video, you work hard mate so I am glad this was a fairly simple one for you too sort out. Love too you and Mrs O
Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘💖💖💖💖
Now that you showed me how to do it. I can do it 💪
I do do it. Thanks Erik.
00:22 - 178,197 miles. Pretty good longevity.
That relay that was hanging down looks like the “main relay” or PGM-FI relay. Guessing since this car is almost 30 years old, it’s been replaced once or twice at the point due to crank/no start caused by internal cracked solder joints.
Nga auto tv, I had that problem on my 93 honda accord that I used to own, i thought the main relay was for fuel pump but I was wrong. I guessed on changing the distributor because it had oil all over in it and no spark. But the relay was the problem.
Yessir! I'll admit I got quite a few good deals on Hondas in the 90's due to that issue 👍
@@jasonjgr8580 the fuel pump is indeed one of the things the main relay controls.
@@jasonjgr8580 In the Preludes it causes intermittant no start, usually when hot. Easy to resolder the joints and fix the relay on the spot if you have a soldering iron.
It was a 90s Honda tradition, evidently. Had the same issue with my Honda Beat, crank no start when hot - changed the EFI Main Relay, all good. Took apart the old one & could see the cracked solder joints on the PCB, so may well have been repairable at a pinch, I suppose.