Also, may want to consider purchasing an inexpensive OBD sensor reader... would indicate what the check engine light issue is. Can give you a bit of piece of mind, lol.
Aaaww, how sad. It's never goodbye, just "See you later". She is so adorable, omg. Sorry, you're having truck problems. Lol..I bought me a very similar hat, for hiking. You look cute. Hi Ron Hi Lilo. Wishing you a safe travels. You git this girl. You can do itttt.
Some of the larger auto parts stores sell a product I think called cat a clean, should work for your problem , Harbor freight sells solar flashing lights string, good luck , Phil
Glad you were still able to drive the truck. I miss the days when you could work on most things yourself. I don't work on electrical issues on my car other than changing light bulbs. So many things are tied to computers now. You didn't say what you decided to do. Either way, glad you made it to your parents safely, hopefully with no more excitement.
Thank you so much!! I don't feel brave. Most of the time, I feel clueless but maybe that's a good way to live. Love you! The skort came from Stitch Fix. I hate shopping for clothes myself.
If you are that afraid of breaking something then do it outside of a mechanic shop and if you break or can’t fix it. Have them tow it into the shop and they fix what you broke. You’ll be surprised at what you can do and build your confidence to fix things on your own. That’s what I do. I have learned quite a bit. Sometimes they let me watch and if it happens again. I can fix it myself next time.
You should invest in an OBD II reader. I got FIXD. Cheaper and works great. Let’s you know what is wrong with the engine so the service tech can’t BS you! I had an issue and the told me it would be $1500 to fix a oil coolant sensor or something like that. My ODB II said the code was and oxygen sensor and was hardly nothing in cost to replace. I told him about what my odb II said and he was back pedaling. I told him I don’t trust him or the business and was loud about it. The manager came over to inquire what was happening. I told him and then left. I haven’t been back. I found an honest mechanic shop and use them all the time. It is a great tool to have when you aren’t mechanically inclined like me.
I really enjoy and appreciate your content. It sucks when automotive problems arise, and I can definitely relate. God bless you and your 2 furry babies. ❤
I don't understand why people freaks out when a check engine light comes on it could be nothing as long as your vehicle is running fine and that check engine light is not blinking on and off you really have nothing to worry about you don't have to stop your vehicle you can drive it I drive my car every day with a check engine light on it
I didn't know it would start blinking on and off. I am sure you are right. I am overly cautious because I have broken down before, and I was about to go down a 25-mile national forest dirt road without a cell signal on the way to the Grand Canyon.
Hi Kim, Been falling behind on my video watching and commenting lately. Strange to have a catalytic converter go in trouble, one issue I find these days is so many sensors , monitoring so many points and often its the sensors that that's the problem. It's also difficult to troubleshoot without connecting to a computer to read the codes. That looks like a excellent fan have to check those out, I had a company chev fan once that had issues with the throttle body mechanism stucking , had it in the garage a thousand times , then finally a co worker saw the problem and knew the fix and took it back to the garage and was nothing more than a cleaning and greasing to repair Rodents is another problem as they like to get at wirings that feed al those sesors i mentioned lol Glad that mechanic was accommodating, I'd get a second opinion on it at the dealer ....might be a sensor not the actual unit. Hope you have an awesome week.
I always love your comments! I last posted a long video about three weeks ago! I will get the truck issues figured out. I drive to remote areas without cell service and am cautious about taking chances.
Thanks for the info! I am glad I stopped when I did. When traveling and truck or camper issues arise, finding an honest, competent repair person can be challenging.
What the heck is a throttle body?!? You crack me up. Yeah, I'd be finding a mechanic too; I can't do anything mechanical. Surprised I can change a lightbulb. Funny how excited you are to be going to see a mechanic. Thanks for being so real. But turns out it's your catalytic converter? No way! How many miles do you have? Those things cost a fortune. In 2017, I had a Nissan Pathfinder with, like, 150,000 miles; and turns out it has two Cats that supposedly were both bad. I called all over the place, and would have cost me $25000, so I sold it to CarMax and got another car. It's a scam! I guess that's why bad guys are stealing them. And no apologies for your tethered dogs; they live a fine life. Will there be a Part 2 at the Grand Canyon? Lastly, did you go through Kanab, UT? Just below Zion. I love that little town; it's like a mini Sedona. Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is there too. Definitely worth a visit.
I have to go to Kanab on my next trip! I would love to go to the animal sanctuary. I should be going back out West in late Fall. Thanks for the tip! I have 170,000 miles on the truck. It's funny that I had the code read four times, and the mechanic tells me it is something different each time! I don't think it was the catalytic converter, but I'm unsure. I had a few spark plugs that were misfiring. So, I replaced all the plugs and wires, and the truck is running great with no check engine light on.
@@monicamestas7566 That is an excellent suggestion. I started creating a Patreon page but still need to finish it. I want a community I can interact with in real-time, not through comments. I would post helpful things about travel and nomad life.
Cadillac converter should have a 5 year federal warranty, if it goes out in 5 years it gets replaced for free at any Ford Dealer. I found that law out when I went to have one changed before. Thank God it was free. That's on any car truck unless they removed that law.
A mechanic might take a couple of hours to replace the catalytic converter. You shouldn't have to pay more than $2500 if they're not exploiting your situation. $tay away from dealerships to save money on auto repairs. Search for an independent mechanic/auto repair service. Original manufacturer parts are preferred when possible. Good luck!
Thanks! I always feel vulnerable when I walk into a repair shop. One viewer suggested to tell the mechanic that I am a TH-camr and will be vlogging about my experience. I tried it once in Arizona and it works! That vlog will be coming out soon. I appreciate you!
This is why I have older vehicles that don't tell me when they want something. Cat Converters are a huge scam in the first place, And it's all about money for the state. My Cat in my 1997 Vord Van cost me about $465 plus $200 installation. And the only reason I changed it was because I had the motor rebuilt and this one had 307,000 miles on it so it was time. Yes you do lose some power when they get clogged but you pretty much have to blow up your motor and let a bunch of oil pass through before you begin to lose power. Otherwise it's just a sensor saying that the cat is not doing it's job to clean the air as well as it was designed to. Tell me about that after following a diesel truck around for a while. Love your content. You are amazing looing. With a grand baby? How the heck do you do that?
Thank you for explaining that. I know very little about catalytic converters or throttle bodies. Because I am alone and a woman, mechanics have taken advantage of me before.
@@KimannChessa And they always will. Do yourself a favor and buy a simple reader that you plug into the same port that the mechanics do. It will tell you the code and what the code means. Always do that before going to the mechanic to make sure he's honest. And NO WAY can a cat cost $5k. Stay away from the dealers.
Sorry to hear about truck issues. Very expensive one too 😬. Yeah do some research to learn more n then it certainly wouldn't hurt taking it to a couple diff places n get an opinion. Don't tell them what u learned, er were told about it possibly being the cat. 🍻
I will do that. It's crazy that I can have the code read at different times, and they tell me that different things are wrong. Some viewers told me to let the mechanic know that I am a TH-camr and will be vlogging about my experience. Lol! I have to try that! Also, I need to get a code reader!
Do after market kimman $5k for a new one is insane my daughter did after market and hers lasted a few years I know alot of people take there's off but in some states its illegal to do it you may want to check into getting warranty for high mileage vehicle.
Thanks for sharing. I appreciate it Jackie! I need to start a community so I can communicate with viewers, like you, in real time. So many times, I am alone and things happen and I'm not sure what to do.
Catalytic converters just don't fail for no reason it's usually because you're engine is running rich too much fuel which could be caused by a bad computer among other things so the advice the mechanic gave you is not really accurate that a aftermarket catalytic converter would last only one year! Things such as oil contamination will destroy a catalytic converter quickly! Oil and excessive fuel mixture are the only things that can contaminate and ruin a catalytic converter so you need to address the cause before replacing it
Unfortunately women are often the target of unscrupulous mechanics , I worked for a Ford dealership for 12 years and I know firsthand good luck to you be safe out there @@KimannChessa
That's terrible! A mechanic in Arizona told me that that was the "female tax." It always bothered me that if I am with a guy and it is my truck, they talk to the guy and ignore me. What?!
Good choice! Less issues, lower costs, and more nimble. I may do that in the future. I would have to try out something smaller first and see if I could do it. There are people traveling in car homes!
@@KimannChessa your idea of a light helps. Also peppermint (?) spray. There are some inexpensive solutions out there. Hoping for the best for you. I start my adventure in October. All your "obstacles" help me prepare! Lol
I am glad that my experiences are helping you. I used peppermint in the camper after I got a mouse. That video is coming up. I am sure you are counting the days until your adventure! It's a great way to live, even with all of the challenges!
Have someone steal your converter then you'd be all set! Seriously, get a converter delete pipe for $20. Unless you get yearly inspections, you don't need a converter.
That's a great idea! Spoiler alert-it wasn't even the converter when I got it fixed. Weirdly, each person reading the code tells me it is something different. One good thing is that I finally found an honest mechanic near my parents' house. I am behind on my vlogs.
Also, may want to consider purchasing an inexpensive OBD sensor reader... would indicate what the check engine light issue is. Can give you a bit of piece of mind, lol.
Aaaww, how sad. It's never goodbye, just "See you later". She is so adorable, omg.
Sorry, you're having truck problems. Lol..I bought me a very similar hat, for hiking. You look cute. Hi Ron Hi Lilo. Wishing you a safe travels. You git this girl. You can do itttt.
That's gross to think of rodent nesting in there. Do you have a small portable vacuum?
I had a portable vacuum but it just stopped working. I have to get another one. Rodents are definitely an issue in camper life!
The hat is great for hiking!
Love how you keep your babies on a leash. It's always better to be safe than sorry. ~tyfs~!! ❤
Always!
I love your videos and most of all your 2 fur babies.
Thank you so much, Diana! I am grateful for you!
Some of the larger auto parts stores sell a product I think called cat a clean, should work for your problem ,
Harbor freight sells solar flashing lights string, good luck , Phil
Thanks, Phil! I have to look into that!
Good luck on your travels. Hopefully that converter will hang on until you get back to Florida. 👍❤️
Inspirational for my trip.
I'm glad - especially with the two dogs!
Glad you were still able to drive the truck. I miss the days when you could work on most things yourself. I don't work on electrical issues on my car other than changing light bulbs. So many things are tied to computers now. You didn't say what you decided to do. Either way, glad you made it to your parents safely, hopefully with no more excitement.
You are so amazing! Safe travels
Thank you so much!
Thanks for sharing
Thank you for watching!
I hope you make it to Florida. Good luck with the converter. Enjoy the canyon.
Thanks 👍
Great video Kimann .... When you get to Florida you'll have time to research an honest exhaust mechanic ..Good luck
Yes! Thank you for watching and your kind words!
KimAnn you are such a brave person. And even more brilliant to know your limits. What a great video!! Oh and where did you get your adorable skort!!!
Thank you so much!! I don't feel brave. Most of the time, I feel clueless but maybe that's a good way to live. Love you! The skort came from Stitch Fix. I hate shopping for clothes myself.
insane ,Kimann!;))
Excellent idea! I will do that!
beautiful country.
It really is!
Unfortunately rodents can chew on wires which could affect many different electronic components
It's scary! Especially if I am in the middle of nowhere!
I am laughing so hard at you and your throttle body!
I didn't even know what a throttle body was!
If you are that afraid of breaking something then do it outside of a mechanic shop and if you break or can’t fix it. Have them tow it into the shop and they fix what you broke. You’ll be surprised at what you can do and build your confidence to fix things on your own. That’s what I do. I have learned quite a bit. Sometimes they let me watch and if it happens again. I can fix it myself next time.
Great suggestion!
You should invest in an OBD II reader. I got FIXD. Cheaper and works great. Let’s you know what is wrong with the engine so the service tech can’t BS you! I had an issue and the told me it would be $1500 to fix a oil coolant sensor or something like that. My ODB II said the code was and oxygen sensor and was hardly nothing in cost to replace. I told him about what my odb II said and he was back pedaling. I told him I don’t trust him or the business and was loud about it. The manager came over to inquire what was happening. I told him and then left. I haven’t been back. I found an honest mechanic shop and use them all the time. It is a great tool to have when you aren’t mechanically inclined like me.
Yay for you! That's awesome!! I need get one of those! Thanks, Todd!
Well Hello Catherine Hepburn in the sun hat !😊😊😊
Lol! That's so sweet.
@@KimannChessa Catherine Hepburn from The African Queen. Not Catherine Hepburn from On Golden Ponds 😀😀😀
I really enjoy and appreciate your content. It sucks when automotive problems arise, and I can definitely relate. God bless you and your 2 furry babies. ❤
I value you as a viewer! Thank you!
Definitely get a second opinion regarding the catalytic converter.
I don't understand why people freaks out when a check engine light comes on it could be nothing as long as your vehicle is running fine and that check engine light is not blinking on and off you really have nothing to worry about you don't have to stop your vehicle you can drive it I drive my car every day with a check engine light on it
I didn't know it would start blinking on and off. I am sure you are right. I am overly cautious because I have broken down before, and I was about to go down a 25-mile national forest dirt road without a cell signal on the way to the Grand Canyon.
Hi Kim,
Been falling behind on my video watching and commenting lately. Strange to have a catalytic converter go in trouble, one issue I find these days is so many sensors , monitoring so many points and often its the sensors that that's the problem. It's also difficult to troubleshoot without connecting to a computer to read the codes.
That looks like a excellent fan have to check those out,
I had a company chev fan once that had issues with the throttle body mechanism stucking , had it in the garage a thousand times , then finally a co worker saw the problem and knew the fix and took it back to the garage and was nothing more than a cleaning and greasing to repair
Rodents is another problem as they like to get at wirings that feed al those sesors i mentioned lol
Glad that mechanic was accommodating, I'd get a second opinion on it at the dealer ....might be a sensor not the actual unit.
Hope you have an awesome week.
I always love your comments! I last posted a long video about three weeks ago! I will get the truck issues figured out. I drive to remote areas without cell service and am cautious about taking chances.
@@KimannChessa I know you're a smart cookie and you play it safe, that's a great way to be.
I try, but not always!
@@KimannChessa Sometime we like to play on the edge LOL. Still know you're a smart woman.
Please do not try and disconnect any of those hoses some of them are hard plastic if you snap them the car will never start
Thanks for the info! I am glad I stopped when I did. When traveling and truck or camper issues arise, finding an honest, competent repair person can be challenging.
What the heck is a throttle body?!? You crack me up. Yeah, I'd be finding a mechanic too; I can't do anything mechanical. Surprised I can change a lightbulb. Funny how excited you are to be going to see a mechanic. Thanks for being so real. But turns out it's your catalytic converter? No way! How many miles do you have? Those things cost a fortune. In 2017, I had a Nissan Pathfinder with, like, 150,000 miles; and turns out it has two Cats that supposedly were both bad. I called all over the place, and would have cost me $25000, so I sold it to CarMax and got another car. It's a scam! I guess that's why bad guys are stealing them. And no apologies for your tethered dogs; they live a fine life. Will there be a Part 2 at the Grand Canyon? Lastly, did you go through Kanab, UT? Just below Zion. I love that little town; it's like a mini Sedona. Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is there too. Definitely worth a visit.
I have to go to Kanab on my next trip! I would love to go to the animal sanctuary. I should be going back out West in late Fall. Thanks for the tip! I have 170,000 miles on the truck. It's funny that I had the code read four times, and the mechanic tells me it is something different each time! I don't think it was the catalytic converter, but I'm unsure. I had a few spark plugs that were misfiring. So, I replaced all the plugs and wires, and the truck is running great with no check engine light on.
@@KimannChessa Oh, thank goodness! Have you thought of offering a Patreon membership? Seems all the TH-camrs are doing it.
@@monicamestas7566 That is an excellent suggestion. I started creating a Patreon page but still need to finish it. I want a community I can interact with in real-time, not through comments. I would post helpful things about travel and nomad life.
Cadillac converter should have a 5 year federal warranty, if it goes out in 5 years it gets replaced for free at any Ford Dealer. I found that law out when I went to have one changed before. Thank God it was free. That's on any car truck unless they removed that law.
Thank you for letting me know that! Unfortunately, my truck is a 2018 and 6 year old.
@@KimannChessa oh gee by 1 year. 😢
Yeah!
A mechanic might take a couple of hours to replace the catalytic converter. You shouldn't have to pay more than $2500 if they're not exploiting your situation. $tay away from dealerships to save money on auto repairs. Search for an independent mechanic/auto repair service. Original manufacturer parts are preferred when possible. Good luck!
Thanks! I always feel vulnerable when I walk into a repair shop. One viewer suggested to tell the mechanic that I am a TH-camr and will be vlogging about my experience. I tried it once in Arizona and it works! That vlog will be coming out soon. I appreciate you!
This is why I have older vehicles that don't tell me when they want something. Cat Converters are a huge scam in the first place, And it's all about money for the state. My Cat in my 1997 Vord Van cost me about $465 plus $200 installation. And the only reason I changed it was because I had the motor rebuilt and this one had 307,000 miles on it so it was time. Yes you do lose some power when they get clogged but you pretty much have to blow up your motor and let a bunch of oil pass through before you begin to lose power. Otherwise it's just a sensor saying that the cat is not doing it's job to clean the air as well as it was designed to. Tell me about that after following a diesel truck around for a while. Love your content. You are amazing looing. With a grand baby? How the heck do you do that?
Thank you for explaining that. I know very little about catalytic converters or throttle bodies. Because I am alone and a woman, mechanics have taken advantage of me before.
@@KimannChessa And they always will. Do yourself a favor and buy a simple reader that you plug into the same port that the mechanics do. It will tell you the code and what the code means. Always do that before going to the mechanic to make sure he's honest. And NO WAY can a cat cost $5k. Stay away from the dealers.
I appreciate your helpful advice! I'll do that! Thank you!!
Sorry to hear about truck issues. Very expensive one too 😬. Yeah do some research to learn more n then it certainly wouldn't hurt taking it to a couple diff places n get an opinion. Don't tell them what u learned, er were told about it possibly being the cat. 🍻
I will do that. It's crazy that I can have the code read at different times, and they tell me that different things are wrong. Some viewers told me to let the mechanic know that I am a TH-camr and will be vlogging about my experience. Lol! I have to try that! Also, I need to get a code reader!
@@KimannChessa i don't have a code reader myself, would appreciate u sharing if u do get one, n how u use it. 🍻
I will.
Do after market kimman $5k for a new one is insane my daughter did after market and hers lasted a few years I know alot of people take there's off but in some states its illegal to do it you may want to check into getting warranty for high mileage vehicle.
Thanks for sharing. I appreciate it Jackie! I need to start a community so I can communicate with viewers, like you, in real time. So many times, I am alone and things happen and I'm not sure what to do.
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If it is the catalytic converter, you might want to check the warranty from ford. Alot of them have 100000 mile warranty on them.
if the cat bad not much air will come out at the rear pipe
@odie-ke6pt I appreciate the info! My truck is almost at 170,000. I drive a lot!
Catalytic converters just don't fail for no reason it's usually because you're engine is running rich too much fuel which could be caused by a bad computer among other things so the advice the mechanic gave you is not really accurate that a aftermarket catalytic converter would last only one year! Things such as oil contamination will destroy a catalytic converter quickly! Oil and excessive fuel mixture are the only things that can contaminate and ruin a catalytic converter so you need to address the cause before replacing it
Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I appreciate it!
Unfortunately women are often the target of unscrupulous mechanics , I worked for a Ford dealership for 12 years and I know firsthand good luck to you be safe out there @@KimannChessa
That's terrible! A mechanic in Arizona told me that that was the "female tax." It always bothered me that if I am with a guy and it is my truck, they talk to the guy and ignore me. What?!
How are you doing today. I. Love you. Ok hun 👍👍
Great! Thanks, Wade! Hope you are doing awesome!
Im. Doing. Really good. Ok hun ❣️❣️
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I would get a second and third opinion!!! A cat converter doesn't cost that much!!!!
Thank you. I thought it sounded like a lot.
If I was you I would sell that truck and the camper and buy a nice little minivan like a Nissan nv200 great vehicles
Good choice! Less issues, lower costs, and more nimble. I may do that in the future. I would have to try out something smaller first and see if I could do it. There are people traveling in car homes!
Little dogs are better on a leash, coyotes.
Very true! I had a friend whose little dog was tragically killed by a coyote during the day in Joshua Tree. That would be terrible 😭!
Hopefully the rodents didn't chew on any wires.
Hopefully, not. The truck is still running, but I need to find a way to deter them.
@@KimannChessa your idea of a light helps. Also peppermint (?) spray. There are some inexpensive solutions out there. Hoping for the best for you. I start my adventure in October. All your "obstacles" help me prepare! Lol
I am glad that my experiences are helping you. I used peppermint in the camper after I got a mouse. That video is coming up. I am sure you are counting the days until your adventure! It's a great way to live, even with all of the challenges!
Have someone steal your converter then you'd be all set! Seriously, get a converter delete pipe for $20. Unless you get yearly inspections, you don't need a converter.
That's a great idea! Spoiler alert-it wasn't even the converter when I got it fixed. Weirdly, each person reading the code tells me it is something different. One good thing is that I finally found an honest mechanic near my parents' house. I am behind on my vlogs.