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In case the scanner tool cannot clear a code, like the ABS light, would this help as well, or would the code clear itself after replacing the hub assembly?
This guy could be making millions selling Flex Tape and Oxy Clean on tv but he’s on TH-cam helping us save money on car repair. They don’t all wear capes
I don't think I've ever left a comment on a TH-cam Video, but I just wanted to say Thank You! I have an eight passenger 2019 Expedition, but for some reason the rear power folding seats would not fold back up, so its only been a five passenger Expedition for the last five months. I tried, pulling fuses, checking wires/motors, and holding buttons down (as other videos had suggested) in an attempt to reset/re-program the seats, but nothing would get them to respond. I even considered taking it to the shop, to have a mechanic look at it. I hated that we paid thousand of dollars for an eight passenger vehicle, but still had to take two cars because we couldn't use three of the seats. After watching this video I disconnected the battery for 2 minutes, once re-connected, I walked around to the trunk, pressed the left power folding seat button, and it responded like it was supposed to, so I pressed the right button, and just like that I had three more seats. Thanks Scotty.
Hey Scotty. I disconnected the battery on my 1975 Vega and I thought it didn`t help and then I pushed it off a cliff and it sure fell smooooooth. Thanks for the tip Scotty!
If Scotty had a TH-cam channel in the late ‘70s he’d be recommending Vegas as often as ‘90s Camrys today! Just insert some Ford tractor cylinder sleeves in those things and you’d have a $300 car that lasted forever. (Or until the late ‘90s anyway, when I gave it away and got a used Avalon)
You are my father now. Thank you so much for all the knowledge you've freely given to me since my dad died. Your the best. You make things feel not so devastating, even if it really is. Just like he used to.. Thank you for all the time you put into helping complete strangers like me. Love always,, Your newest daughter, Jamie. Oxox.
Sorry for your lost. He is NOT your father. Please Try seeking some therapy. You can’t replace a deceased parent with a stranger from TH-cam. Sending my prayers your way. Take care.
@@ChrisTINA_Dioryou sound like you could use some kind of basic manners class.. why even start the sentence out with I'm sorry? When clearly your just being a judgmental and quite honestly rude individual? Best wishes always❤
Hi Scotty, You just saved me big $$Bucks. My 05 Jeep Grand Cherokee had a weird problem. My key fob quit working for door locks. So i changed its battery and tried to start. It ran for 2 seconds then shut off. I tried my spare key and same thing. Then it would not crank at all. Changed battery in spare key fob and no difference. I saw this video and walla..... now both keys work and start and run no problem. Also door locks now work perfect. I was faced with having it towed to the Jeep dealer and I'm sure they would have bent me over......without lube......LOL Thanks again and God bless you and helping other folks with your knowledge. Joel R.
Scotty I've been a shade tree mechanic for ever and this is the oldest trick in the book. I'm going on 78 years old and appreciate how you teach others tricks of the trade.
Some of these Mechanics today don't know which part of the car is the Right side or Left side and a lot of people don't either.I've been doing Auto Body work for 45 years and the way to tell people is the Driver's side is the Left side of the Vehicle and the passenger side is the Right side of the Vehicle, all ways remember the way you set in a car when driving and the way your Body is sitting, your Left arm sticking out the left window. is the Left side of a Car.
Well those instructions would confuse Every one here in Australia, UK, etc. :) But yes it amazes me how many people don't know left from right. One trick My driving instructor told me he showed some of his students was to hold out their hands fingers closed thumb extended out and the hand that made the shape of an L was their Left side. :)
The only people that know this ancient secret are V-Dub owners. Also. I write this as I reset my RX350 idle, with my Mercedes in front of it. No car can stop me!!! Unless it's diesel but I got a guy for that!!!
But there is 1 thing we need to remember In 20 years, When he is not "online" anymore, who will tell us the truth and give us advices, tips and tricks?
Thanks Scotty for your infomation ....the auto mechanics i contacted would not touch my car ..so i found you on TH-cam ...and car started and drove no problems..well done...and good luck
Is that the “system too rich” codes? I’ve been getting those as well and I’ve noticed issues with my acceleration and rpm. But I’ve been thinking it could be computer related due to some other issues as well. Which brings me here haha
I had the engine light come on, then another light came on and then I had reduced power to the engine. But doing this fix literally did fix it. My car is running fine now. Like he said when your phone acts up resetting it literally fixes it. You don’t just go buy another phone. Some people think that this is just too good to be true but you should try it before buying a new computer for your car.
Excellent video, tried this on my son’s 2019 Ford Ecosport after it came back from repairs after an accident. Had been making some strange noises and idling roughly. Then got process control module warning and seemed to be losing power, would continue to emit a buzzing sound after being turned off. Tried this and it works perfectly with no more warning light. Your a lifesaver.
I've been working on cars for pretty much most of my life but you teach me more in 30 minutes about the new cars than i could possibly ever read about im impressed
Thanks Scotty, I just did this to my 99 Acura and it went from almost dying (around 200 rpm) when throttling down to idle before stabilizing, to hitting a solid 500 or more rpm without dipping below that. Thanks again for the tip. I love the channel
It's refreshing for you to do a video and you not call people stupid. People come to your channel for help, not to be called or be made to feel stupid. Decent information in this one. I've been a mechanic for nearly 40 years myself. I also have expensive scanners, electronic equipment, 2 lifts, Snap On, Mac tools and boxes along with other less expensive tools too. Most people don't need the tools that we do and can get by with cheaper stuff or they can just pay us to provide honest, professional work. Helping people and earning money in the process is the way it should be. I've worked for the military, DOD civilian, dealerships and of course myself. Oh, I'm signed in under my wife's account today, but she's surprisingly knowledgeable herself.
Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! I had the battery replaced in my 2015 Mazda CX5 and then no A/C (on a 90 degree humid southern FL day!), black computer screen and turning signals going berserk! Took it back to the place that put my battery in and they didn't have a clue, said to take it to a mechanic! And then I found you!!! Your instructions were great and after 40 minutes, my A/C is back running ice cold and all screens and doo-dads are working wonderfully! You the man!
Scotty has saved me >$3k in around 2 months. I got 2 very reasonably priced tools he recommended and they were quite helpful. I also figured out quickly a local mechanic either didn't know what he was doing or was dishonest. I like Scotty because he gives me things to think about and check that I would have missed.
He made a newer video about a year ago, recommending you don't touch the cables together because it could send a surge through to the computer modules and fry them. I hope noones cars got fried from this video.
Thanks Scotty for all the information and help you give us in your videos. You are the kind of mechanic that other mechanics should strive to be,honest, informative and knowledgeable in all areas of auto repair,not a crooked one looking to make money and make the problem worse, like government officials
I have warning lights turned on for Automatic headlamps, Vehicle Stability, Check engine and power steering. I applied this technique, worked for me. Thanks Scotty!
Thank you!!! I replaced my battery yesterday and when I restarted the car, my compressor wouldn’t turn on and my main screen was dim. I was all ready to take it to the mechanic this morning after I checked all of the fuses and they were good. After a ton of searching, I found this video. It worked! Thank you for saving me a trip to the mechanic!
You Sir have just saved me from weighing my car in , I've had the AA out twice and a mechanic with a scan tool who said I needed a new ECU . Car been parked up for a week, watched this video and it's back up and running again 👌👍😎 ...... Definitely got a like on this video and I'm already subbed to you, Cant thank you enough for doing these amazing videos for us all.......👊
Fascinating my garage said they'd replaced a wire and administered wd 40 spray. I can't see any new wires. My radio keeps going off and coming on and in like a replay mode.
Dear Scotty, thanks a ton for this tip. I have a 2010 honda accord 2.4 ivtec AT and it started showing some issues recently like dark smoke, acceleration lag, rough idling, jerky gear shifts and sometimes it shuts down at signals. I suspected the spark plug and ordered NGK iridium plugs which is in transit. I tried what you said and the car is absolutely fine now, smooth, calm and silent. And when i change the plugs, it is going to be better. Much love from India.
@@taylorkeyes8623 No, it didn't harm any electricals. For being extra safe, i removed the battery entirely out from the car and then connected the +ve and -ve terminals of the car. Kept it overnight. Note: Please do make sure to disconnect the power capacitor if you have an after market sub woofer or something like that. Stock music system doesn't have such things.
You saved me so much money, I did this with my 06 Colorado. The anti theft wouldn’t let my truck start. I was gonna cut the wire with the blue strip to try and bypass it, I said hmm let’s see what Scotty says. I’ve been driving it every since. Scotty, you are a beast. Thank you so much for your wisdom. And go stros!
Scotty! My man, I love you! My key fob stopped working out of the sudden after I replaced my ignition switch. I did this and it made it work! Thank you so much!!
Hey Scotty. Just want to give you a great big thumbs up. I'm an amateur tinkerer of everthing and lately our 1 and only family car came up with the dreaded P300 code via the mechanic and i had to to check every system. Long story short, thanks to your videos the car is running better than ever. The last thing i couldn't wrap my noodle around was that the car was running perfectly but the engine light was still on. I don't own a scanning tool and had to do the whole fault finding through the elimination process and This video was the last nail in the coffin to reset the computer and put our little 2009 1.6 L TK Holden Barina back in working condition with no detectable faults. We live on the necessities and you have saved us a fortune. God bless you Scotty, forever grateful, and will be seeking your sound advice on our car maintenance for any other future concerns
Hi so did this reset and removed the check engine light i did a stupid thing thinking ill wash the motor ended up putting the check engine light on anf now my cruise control doesnt set it turns on but wont set im hoping its nothing serious or just a fuse. The car runs normal but yea i screwed up i think
This seems to have worked on my beloved and hated 2004 PT Cruiser....my check engine light kept coming on even after I used the OBD2 diagnostic tool...my idle was all over the place at increments of 20km/h...my car was teaching me how to drive it! Thank you so much for this! It has only been a day but a single day without this nightmare of fussiness has added a year to my life expectancy.
I have noticed all of the hiccups Scotty mentioned as your car is being reconditioned to your driving style pop up exactly as described. Day 3 ~ The sputters or idling / acceleration issues are decreasing in frequency and the handling / driving is gradually improving day by day.
I just did this to a 2013 Scion tC with a 2.5 liter and let me tell you this is the key to no more vibration or minor idling problems. Was gonna clean the MAF sensor, but figured I'd try the free stuff first and it worked like a charm!! Thank Scotty!!
THANK YOU!!! Scotty, you just saved me $$$ and stress. Last time I drove my Hyundai Santa Fe down the mountain, I got stuck behind a mouth-breathing numb-nuts going 25 MPH (speed limit is 55). I had to ride the brakes to keep from crawling up his tailpipe. Suddenly, the transmission over-corrected and dropped into the lowest gear and the check engine light came on. I drove it to Autozone where the guy used the code reader to determine that it was a transmission problem. FML! Transmission nightmare! I limped back home and cried, until I saw this video. Worth a try! I'll be damned, it WORKED! Light is off, car's running smoothly, and I used my cheap code reader to clear any codes. Thanks for recommending that scan tool, BTW. Best $25 I've ever spent. I love you, man!
Hi! Do you know if it was giving you a p0500 speed sensor code? Because that's similar to what happened with my car. Trying to find as much advice before even daring to go near the transmission
Hey Scotty I had and engine light come on and when I checked the code it said it was a defective knock sensor. The job to replace it is around 2500.00. I took your advice and flushed and changed the coolant system since you said old coolant and produce an electrical charge and throw off sensors. Guess what...it worked!!! There hasn't been any warning lights for over two months. It even passed inspection. Thx for the great advice!
@dallastxracing I know that, but old coolant can produce and electrical charge which can effect the knock sensor. After I cleared the code the light never came back on...that's all I know
I was about to pay $650 for a new alternator, because I brought a new battery for my 2010 rav4. And when I put it in, it still wouldn’t start and all the dash warning lights stayed on. Called the mechanic and they said probably my alternator. Watched this video, did what Scott advised and the car crunk right up! This guy is a gift!!!!
@@Itsme-ni9jk Absolutely! That’s why I always check to see if it’s something I can do myself. This was an easy fix, and alternator is fine. I’m sure they would have replaced it anyways instead of telling me it’s fine.
👍👍👍Scotty, thanks so much! Replaced my alternator and battery on my 2013 CRV. Soon after the battery light and AWD lights came on. Too, the remote start was malfunctioning. Saw your video, gave it a try and the lights are now off and the remote works perfectly. Thanks!
Scotty, I recently had a weird issue with a 2004 Chevy 2500 HD. It would start and die, the guages wouldn't work, no power windows. Oddly enough, lights climate fan and radio all worked. So I tried this, and it started and everything works again. Thanks for your videos, I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge.
Thank you Scotty! My neighbor passed and his wife wanted me to take his beloved 2002 PT Cruiser being as both grandkids were coming of age to drive. Well the car had sat undriven for 3 years. I had to replace the motor mounts, struts, timing belt kit, radiator, fan , thermostat and sensor and it clearly is misfiring despite the records showing the spark plugs, coil only had 3000 miles on them. Suddenly it occured to me the family had put a new battery in it to get it out of the garage. Time for a computer reset! Thank you!
Replaced the battery on my 2005 Lexus and the radio and LH door locks didn't work. Checked all the fuses everybody else recommended then came across this post. Remembered Scotty from another post and followed his advice. I did the turn lights on drain not the wire. Then i found a later reset where he uses a resistor to connect the battery leads. Everything works fine now. Thanks, Scotty.
Scotty! This trick worked like a charm!! After I replaced the motor intake filter out of a Chevy Cruze 2018, the check engine came on, few codes were read at (advanced auto parts) After I took the car home I tried your trick and the light went off!!!! Awesome content all the time! Scotty the grandpa I wish I had🤙🏻🤙🏻 Thanks a lot
Scotty, you are doing great work here sir. I just recently bought a car after 8 years of riding a motorcycle as my only mode of transportation. And I'm learning so much from you! Thank you!
Thank you for this very easy-to-follow video. The trick really works. My car wouldn't start yesterday (starter cranked, engine did not), so I did this and it started. One mistake I made was after doing this was, when the engine started but stalled immediately, I tried to use the accelerator pedal, like we did with old model cars. It flooded the engine, so I had to let it sit over night. That tip about the running the air conditioner was also useful. My idle RPMs went up a lot once I turned that on. Also, if you use your lights to drain the electricity from the system, be sure to turn them off before you reconnect your battery. Nothing bad happens, it is just something to remember.
The computer more for the sensors then anything all the sensors report to the computer and the computer decides how much fuel the engine needs based on the sensors. The computer also gives you Tac and Speed information and trouble codes but really everything thing else is done by you the driver. That’s a basic car with a computer other cars oh boy good luck
I changed my battery and I noticed my car idled high initially. And I noticed the new battery cranked my car over much faster with a nicer sound. Great tip Scotty.
Thanks for the great tip, Scotty! My four-wheel drive suddenly stopped working, so I did the battery disconnect thing, followed all the steps just like you described, and now my four-wheel-drive is back! Thanks again!👍
Thanks Scotty! Mechanics kept telling me my subaru had blown headgaskets and wants hundredd to fix the car. Thank to your videos i can fix it myself. I have the battery unplugged now, cheers!
Hey scotty, great video, I learn to do this trick on my 2000 acura tl when i went for an etest, it always had evap codes, so when I did this it always passed etest
In other words it's good to reset your computer in the hot summer heat and that way your car computer will learn faster from stand still to fuel consumption e.t.c to tire pressure,tire mileage to fuel consumption to it's overall engine like transmission performances.
Thanks to your throttle body cleaning video and MAF sensor video you posted a little while ago and now this, my Toyota Tundra runs a lot smoother and believe it or not my MPG has gone up by a couple of MPGs
This was unbelievable. I’m in the UK and less than 1hr ago I was in the AA Van looking at a 6 week lead time and now after getting home and trying this…. I’m back on the road. This method genuinely works 👏🏻
Another Great video ! Ford in Utah wanted 800.00 to do the same thing but of coarse like Scotty always says they are not going to tell you what they do . in my case they told me they had to pull my dash apart. I did you technique it worked ! Thanks Scotty !!!
There's another part of this reset that Scotty forgot to mention. And that is when to do it. Do it at 11:58 in the morning. Reconnect the battery cable at exactly 12:00 noon. Now you don't have to reset the time on any of the electronics.
Can't thank you enough, so glad I found this video. My truck was stuck in 4WD low and couldn't get it back to 2WD HI. Did exactly as you said and was able to get it back to 2WD! 🙌
Lol the ABS light came on for a reason. You've probably got a speed sensor fault in whatever will it maybe so when you turn the car thinks that wheel is turning slower or faster and it puts an ABS light on... now what you've done is you've cleared any sort of symptoms so it can't be diagnosed lol lol I hope your brakes fail
Thanks for the video Scotty. I have a 2013 Ford Escape that when you turned on the right turn signal it would flash fast like there was a bad bulb. All the bulbs were good so I did this with the battery and it worked. Thank you again Scotty.
TY Scotty. Having major issues with my 1999 ford ranger xlt 2.5 l. Bad GEM mod., low idle, dead battery etc. trying tomorrow before i try a new alternator. even if it doesn't work and i have other issues, i feel this is one of your best videos. Good tips and easy to understand. You are a true friend to all who own cars. I hope you are enjoying Tennessee. Thank You.
thank you so much! this help reset some weird check engine light on my car. I disconnected the battery cable and discharged it using my jumper cable and the check engine light have not come back. More people should know this simple step for resetting check engine lights!
Honestly. Scotty has such a loyal fan base that he could sell us garbage bags for a fortune. But he’s here teaching us how to get garbage bags for free. Not all hero’s wear capes. Some wear sun glasses
This one video alone answered all of my questions...I bought an old project car and the windows were freaking out, dashboard lit like Christmas, but it ran fine. Once you mentioned all the same things connected to the electrical system...smh, thank you!
Don't forget that if you have an anti-theft system in the car, the ignition key must be in the ignition when you reconnect the battery to pair the chip in the ignition lock and the chip in the key to the ECM.
Lift the negative side first. That way if you accidentally touch the wrench to the body it won't short the battery and cause a big spark. Also, replace the negative site last.
I had the code p0765 on my 2008 hyundai sonata after replacing engine mount, of course I disconnected the pcm and battery to access. The code tells me there's a problem with the transmission solenoid valve. I reset the pcm and the car is better than before. Thanks for the secret, Scotty. Really helpful
Scotty you just made my friggin day! Thanks for all the helpful videos! Just passed inspection on my newly acquired 1999 Honda Civic EX coupe and this video was the last piece of the puzzle 👍
Thanks Scotty, just changed my idle control valve on an 03 Element this morning, still had a rough idle, then got all bummed out. Said screw this. Drank more coffee then opened up my TH-cam app to watch something and low and behold this video popped up. Did your recommendation to reset computer and by Goodness its running smooth as a greased turd. Already had my radio code from years ago. Love your videos. Thank you so much
Oh Scotty, I’ve been impressed with you and your advice up till now. An Autozone battery? Yikes! Pulling battery power to “fix” your car? Nope, the problem was there before you reset the computer memory, and will be there after too. Only glitches should be addressed this way. Check warning lights should not.
Have had an ABS light problem that won't go away even after it being fixed. Was told $75-100 and it being cycled should fix it. That's on top of all the work done. Will give this a try. Should not need to spend even more after the fix was done and it should of gone out on it's own. So, yes, sometimes this should be done even for a warning light. Computers mess up and get stuck, too. :)
This worked for me. Hyundai Equus. Great car. But recently the battery died and i used the Anker Roav jump box(recommend it $55 on sale at bestbuy in Dec). After the jump the instrument panel didn't power up and the AC wouldn't cool. I could drive and i got warnings on radio screen not to usr while car was off...but i was driving. Lol Obviously not everything was getting power/syncd. So i read up on it and disconnecting the batter seems to reboot the ecu. So i unhooked the negative then the positive and kept them apart. Waited 20 min, tested the horn(to drain Residual power, no noise) then hooked the battery back up. Positive terminal first, the negative terminal last. Tightened it up. Got in the car with smart key in pocket and started up the car. The dash needles lit up, faint at first almost like it was thinking then the screen in the dash came alive just like normal and no more warning signs. Everything is working as it should. Sorry if too long, but some one out there needs this much detail.
Not always a good idea to touch the battery wires together. Some modern vehicles have telematics control units that have internal batteries (in case of battery disconnection during a theft). These batteries are normally rechargeable and charged from the main battery. Touching the cables together can blow that module 😌
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Hey scotty what do you think of a 2011 nissan quest
does this work
@@DANNYN224 what works
In case the scanner tool cannot clear a code, like the ABS light, would this help as well, or would the code clear itself after replacing the hub assembly?
Hey Scotty, I live in Houston Texas. Can you check out my 2004 Toyota Sienna. Be my mechanic, please.
This guy could be making millions selling Flex Tape and Oxy Clean on tv but he’s on TH-cam helping us save money on car repair.
They don’t all wear capes
He's making millions on youtube but he still keep it real, same house, cheap car, still working.
And honestly he probably likes being able to tell big companies to suck eggs if their products suck 😂😂😂
@@MrBobrossftw He does all the time.
He's already a millionaire. He's no one's puppet.
but they do drive Toyotas
Hey Scotty was wondering if this would work on my wife?
Lmao this deserves top pin
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It works great just a jumper wire to each nipple should dissipate the bitching lol
I don't think I've ever left a comment on a TH-cam Video, but I just wanted to say Thank You!
I have an eight passenger 2019 Expedition, but for some reason the rear power folding seats would not fold back up, so its only been a five passenger Expedition for the last five months. I tried, pulling fuses, checking wires/motors, and holding buttons down (as other videos had suggested) in an attempt to reset/re-program the seats, but nothing would get them to respond. I even considered taking it to the shop, to have a mechanic look at it.
I hated that we paid thousand of dollars for an eight passenger vehicle, but still had to take two cars because we couldn't use three of the seats.
After watching this video I disconnected the battery for 2 minutes, once re-connected, I walked around to the trunk, pressed the left power folding seat button, and it responded like it was supposed to, so I pressed the right button, and just like that I had three more seats.
Thanks Scotty.
God bless
Hey Scotty. I disconnected the battery on my 1975 Vega and I thought it didn`t help and then I pushed it off a cliff and it sure fell smooooooth. Thanks for the tip Scotty!
They just don't make 70's aerodynamics anymore.
If Scotty had a TH-cam channel in the late ‘70s he’d be recommending Vegas as often as ‘90s Camrys today! Just insert some Ford tractor cylinder sleeves in those things and you’d have a $300 car that lasted forever. (Or until the late ‘90s anyway, when I gave it away and got a used Avalon)
Lololololololooooooooo...
That works for Pintos, too.
* I REMEBER pintos and vegas. The 70s were heaven, the cars weren't
You are my father now. Thank you so much for all the knowledge you've freely given to me since my dad died. Your the best. You make things feel not so devastating, even if it really is. Just like he used to.. Thank you for all the time you put into helping complete strangers like me.
Love always,,
Your newest daughter,
Jamie. Oxox.
😉👍 he's a doll and his energy is contagious. Cheers
Sorry for your lost. He is NOT your father. Please Try seeking some therapy. You can’t replace a deceased parent with a stranger from TH-cam. Sending my prayers your way. Take care.
Your a sweetheart. If you were my neighbor, I'd help you out. ❤
So odd I was thinking he's just like my dad ia walking encyclopedia n just sharing knowledge just really to help! God Bless You!!!
@@ChrisTINA_Dioryou sound like you could use some kind of basic manners class.. why even start the sentence out with I'm sorry? When clearly your just being a judgmental and quite honestly rude individual? Best wishes always❤
Hi Scotty, You just saved me big $$Bucks. My 05 Jeep Grand Cherokee had a weird problem. My key fob quit working for door locks. So i changed its battery and tried to start. It ran for 2 seconds then shut off. I tried my spare key and same thing. Then it would not crank at all. Changed battery in spare key fob and no difference. I saw this video and walla..... now both keys work and start and run no problem. Also door locks now work perfect. I was faced with having it towed to the Jeep dealer and I'm sure they would have bent me over......without lube......LOL
Thanks again and God bless you and helping other folks with your knowledge. Joel R.
Scotty I've been a shade tree mechanic for ever and this is the oldest trick in the book. I'm going on 78 years old and appreciate how you teach others tricks of the trade.
Some of these Mechanics today don't know which part of the car is the Right side or Left side and a lot of people don't either.I've been doing Auto Body work for 45 years and the way to tell people is the Driver's side is the Left side of the Vehicle and the passenger side is the Right side of the Vehicle, all ways remember the way you set in a car when driving and the way your Body is sitting, your Left arm sticking out the left window. is the Left side of a Car.
Well those instructions would confuse Every one here in Australia, UK, etc. :)
But yes it amazes me how many people don't know left from right. One trick My driving instructor told me he showed some of his students was to hold out their hands fingers closed thumb extended out and the hand that made the shape of an L was their Left side. :)
The only people that know this ancient secret are V-Dub owners.
Also. I write this as I reset my RX350 idle, with my Mercedes in front of it. No car can stop me!!! Unless it's diesel but I got a guy for that!!!
Facts
@@hillbillyhenry5098 🤣🤣🤣 not so easy.... Rover used to be looking from the front.
When I die, I told my family to pull the plug.
Then wait a minute and plug it back in - see if that helps.
that's the dumbest idea ever. didn't workout well for me. i died :-(
Comment of the year!
You have to wait 60 secs b4 reconect
Holy crap lol and tell them connect your 2 index fingers to reset your system 🤣
All the best Hope u survive.
This just saved me hundreds! The proximity reader stopped recognizing the FOB, tried this, and so far, it's working again.
It will do it again. What he says fixes nothing
Scotty's the best mechanic online. Because of him, I don't have vehicle problems anymore.
But there is 1 thing we need to remember
In 20 years, When he is not "online" anymore, who will tell us the truth and give us advices, tips and tricks?
@@patrik9745 we will
Your Celica is running great I bet
... scotty is hardly the best mechanic online. Hell, probably not even in his own town.
x2xtreme360 hahaha way to burst their bubbles. I’m surprised you haven’t been attacked by all his blind followers
This guy gets to the point, he gives amazing information, and he teaches you cool facts on the way. Scotty is the man period.
No
Nope
Eventually.
He's a man period 🤢🤮
Thanks Scotty for your infomation ....the auto mechanics i contacted would not touch my car ..so i found you on TH-cam ...and car started and drove no problems..well done...and good luck
This worked! My car was cutting off when I gave it gas. Getting P0011, 12 codes. Running fine now. Thank you Scotty!
Is that the “system too rich” codes? I’ve been getting those as well and I’ve noticed issues with my acceleration and rpm. But I’ve been thinking it could be computer related due to some other issues as well. Which brings me here haha
I had the engine light come on, then another light came on and then I had reduced power to the engine. But doing this fix literally did fix it. My car is running fine now. Like he said when your phone acts up resetting it literally fixes it. You don’t just go buy another phone. Some people think that this is just too good to be true but you should try it before buying a new computer for your car.
What year/ models do you guys have?
Excellent video, tried this on my son’s 2019 Ford Ecosport after it came back from repairs after an accident. Had been making some strange noises and idling roughly. Then got process control module warning and seemed to be losing power, would continue to emit a buzzing sound after being turned off. Tried this and it works perfectly with no more warning light. Your a lifesaver.
Scotty is a real stand-up guy. I met him with my daughter he let us take some pictures and had a great conversation. He is the same off camera.
I've been working on cars for pretty much most of my life but you teach me more in 30 minutes about the new cars than i could possibly ever read about im impressed
I thought it was just disconnecting the negative for a few seconds and it resets ?
Can you use alligator test leads cables as a jumping wire to do this. If so the black or the red? Or it doesn't matter? Thank you
Thanks Scotty, I just did this to my 99 Acura and it went from almost dying (around 200 rpm) when throttling down to idle before stabilizing, to hitting a solid 500 or more rpm without dipping below that. Thanks again for the tip. I love the channel
It's refreshing for you to do a video and you not call people stupid. People come to your channel for help, not to be called or be made to feel stupid. Decent information in this one. I've been a mechanic for nearly 40 years myself. I also have expensive scanners, electronic equipment, 2 lifts, Snap On, Mac tools and boxes along with other less expensive tools too. Most people don't need the tools that we do and can get by with cheaper stuff or they can just pay us to provide honest, professional work. Helping people and earning money in the process is the way it should be. I've worked for the military, DOD civilian, dealerships and of course myself. Oh, I'm signed in under my wife's account today, but she's surprisingly knowledgeable herself.
Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! I had the battery replaced in my 2015 Mazda CX5 and then no A/C (on a 90 degree humid southern FL day!), black computer screen and turning signals going berserk! Took it back to the place that put my battery in and they didn't have a clue, said to take it to a mechanic! And then I found you!!! Your instructions were great and after 40 minutes, my A/C is back running ice cold and all screens and doo-dads are working wonderfully! You the man!
Scotty has saved me >$3k in around 2 months. I got 2 very reasonably priced tools he recommended and they were quite helpful. I also figured out quickly a local mechanic either didn't know what he was doing or was dishonest. I like Scotty because he gives me things to think about and check that I would have missed.
I found both true, except for 1
What 2 tools did you pick up?
Scotty saved me too.... by switching to GEICO....
Does this work for a 2015 cadillac ats cadillac que system
He made a newer video about a year ago, recommending you don't touch the cables together because it could send a surge through to the computer modules and fry them. I hope noones cars got fried from this video.
Thanks Scotty for all the information and help you give us in your videos. You are the kind of mechanic that other mechanics should strive to be,honest, informative and knowledgeable in all areas of auto repair,not a crooked one looking to make money and make the problem worse, like government officials
I have warning lights turned on for Automatic headlamps, Vehicle Stability, Check engine and power steering. I applied this technique, worked for me. Thanks Scotty!
Thank you!!! I replaced my battery yesterday and when I restarted the car, my compressor wouldn’t turn on and my main screen was dim. I was all ready to take it to the mechanic this morning after I checked all of the fuses and they were good. After a ton of searching, I found this video. It worked! Thank you for saving me a trip to the mechanic!
You just disconnected the battery and that’s it? If so for how long
No he done several different things other then just disconnected the battery
@@ThatBoyMichael1 30 minutes
You Sir have just saved me from weighing my car in , I've had the AA out twice and a mechanic with a scan tool who said I needed a new ECU . Car been parked up for a week, watched this video and it's back up and running again 👌👍😎 ...... Definitely got a like on this video and I'm already subbed to you, Cant thank you enough for doing these amazing videos for us all.......👊
Fascinating my garage said they'd replaced a wire and administered wd 40 spray. I can't see any new wires. My radio keeps going off and coming on and in like a replay mode.
hello, i am having this problem now with my dodge charger, did the ecu/ pcm ever fail again for you after resetting?
@@bookingjr7220same with my Durango wish ppl would reply back ☹️
@@bookingjr7220did you ever figure out the issue?
Dear Scotty, thanks a ton for this tip. I have a 2010 honda accord 2.4 ivtec AT and it started showing some issues recently like dark smoke, acceleration lag, rough idling, jerky gear shifts and sometimes it shuts down at signals. I suspected the spark plug and ordered NGK iridium plugs which is in transit. I tried what you said and the car is absolutely fine now, smooth, calm and silent. And when i change the plugs, it is going to be better. Much love from India.
It didnt mess up any electrical? I have 2010 acura tl and im scared itll mess some of the systems up
@@taylorkeyes8623 No, it didn't harm any electricals. For being extra safe, i removed the battery entirely out from the car and then connected the +ve and -ve terminals of the car. Kept it overnight.
Note: Please do make sure to disconnect the power capacitor if you have an after market sub woofer or something like that. Stock music system doesn't have such things.
You saved me so much money, I did this with my 06 Colorado. The anti theft wouldn’t let my truck start. I was gonna cut the wire with the blue strip to try and bypass it, I said hmm let’s see what Scotty says. I’ve been driving it every since. Scotty, you are a beast. Thank you so much for your wisdom. And go stros!
Is this safe for a gs 350?
Hey question, did your alarm keep going off and car wouldn’t turn at all?
Scotty! My man, I love you! My key fob stopped working out of the sudden after I replaced my ignition switch. I did this and it made it work! Thank you so much!!
Hey Scotty.
Just want to give you a great big thumbs up.
I'm an amateur tinkerer of everthing and lately our 1 and only family car came up with the dreaded P300 code via the mechanic and i had to to check every system. Long story short, thanks to your videos the car is running better than ever. The last thing i couldn't wrap my noodle around was that the car was running perfectly but the engine light was still on. I don't own a scanning tool and had to do the whole fault finding through the elimination process and
This video was the last nail in the coffin to reset the computer and put our little 2009 1.6 L TK Holden Barina back in working condition with no detectable faults. We live on the necessities and you have saved us a fortune.
God bless you Scotty, forever grateful, and will be seeking your sound advice on our car maintenance for any other future concerns
Hi so did this reset and removed the check engine light i did a stupid thing thinking ill wash the motor ended up putting the check engine light on anf now my cruise control doesnt set it turns on but wont set im hoping its nothing serious or just a fuse. The car runs normal but yea i screwed up i think
This seems to have worked on my beloved and hated 2004 PT Cruiser....my check engine light kept coming on even after I used the OBD2 diagnostic tool...my idle was all over the place at increments of 20km/h...my car was teaching me how to drive it! Thank you so much for this! It has only been a day but a single day without this nightmare of fussiness has added a year to my life expectancy.
I have noticed all of the hiccups Scotty mentioned as your car is being reconditioned to your driving style pop up exactly as described.
Day 3 ~ The sputters or idling / acceleration issues are decreasing in frequency and the handling / driving is gradually improving day by day.
I just did this to a 2013 Scion tC with a 2.5 liter and let me tell you this is the key to no more vibration or minor idling problems. Was gonna clean the MAF sensor, but figured I'd try the free stuff first and it worked like a charm!! Thank Scotty!!
Do you think this will work on a Lexus GS ?
SO DO I JUST USE REGULAR JUMPER CABLES? AND POSITIVE OR POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE ON NEGATIVE?
@@rapsnippets2978 If the cables can reach other naturally just touch them together. You only need the extra wire if they can’t reach each other.
THANK YOU!!! Scotty, you just saved me $$$ and stress. Last time I drove my Hyundai Santa Fe down the mountain, I got stuck behind a mouth-breathing numb-nuts going 25 MPH (speed limit is 55). I had to ride the brakes to keep from crawling up his tailpipe. Suddenly, the transmission over-corrected and dropped into the lowest gear and the check engine light came on. I drove it to Autozone where the guy used the code reader to determine that it was a transmission problem. FML! Transmission nightmare! I limped back home and cried, until I saw this video. Worth a try! I'll be damned, it WORKED! Light is off, car's running smoothly, and I used my cheap code reader to clear any codes. Thanks for recommending that scan tool, BTW. Best $25 I've ever spent. I love you, man!
Hi! Do you know if it was giving you a p0500 speed sensor code? Because that's similar to what happened with my car. Trying to find as much advice before even daring to go near the transmission
@@bl0ss0mshum4n did you solve it?
Yeah, did you ever solve your tailgating habit ? ...geeze
Hey Scotty I had and engine light come on and when I checked the code it said it was a defective knock sensor. The job to replace it is around 2500.00. I took your advice and flushed and changed the coolant system since you said old coolant and produce an electrical charge and throw off sensors. Guess what...it worked!!! There hasn't been any warning lights for over two months. It even passed inspection. Thx for the great advice!
@dallastxracing I know that, but old coolant can produce and electrical charge which can effect the knock sensor. After I cleared the code the light never came back on...that's all I know
I was about to pay $650 for a new alternator, because I brought a new battery for my 2010 rav4. And when I put it in, it still wouldn’t start and all the dash warning lights stayed on. Called the mechanic and they said probably my alternator. Watched this video, did what Scott advised and the car crunk right up! This guy is a gift!!!!
Has it still been fine?
Most mechanics are capitalist, and take advantage !
@@Mojo32 yes no issues!
@@Itsme-ni9jk Absolutely! That’s why I always check to see if it’s something I can do myself. This was an easy fix, and alternator is fine. I’m sure they would have replaced it anyways instead of telling me it’s fine.
@@qkendrick813 Awesome, thanks for the reply.
👍👍👍Scotty, thanks so much! Replaced my alternator and battery on my 2013 CRV. Soon after the battery light and AWD lights came on. Too, the remote start was malfunctioning. Saw your video, gave it a try and the lights are now off and the remote works perfectly. Thanks!
Just did this and car works fine now. Thanks scotty!
Scotty, I recently had a weird issue with a 2004 Chevy 2500 HD. It would start and die, the guages wouldn't work, no power windows. Oddly enough, lights climate fan and radio all worked. So I tried this, and it started and everything works again. Thanks for your videos, I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge.
Thank you Scotty! My neighbor passed and his wife wanted me to take his beloved 2002 PT Cruiser being as both grandkids were coming of age to drive. Well the car had sat undriven for 3 years. I had to replace the motor mounts, struts, timing belt kit, radiator, fan , thermostat and sensor and it clearly is misfiring despite the records showing the spark plugs, coil only had 3000 miles on them. Suddenly it occured to me the family had put a new battery in it to get it out of the garage. Time for a computer reset! Thank you!
Scotty is a great guy been watching his videos for years it’s guys like him that makes cars more interesting thanks scotty
Replaced the battery on my 2005 Lexus and the radio and LH door locks didn't work. Checked all the fuses everybody else recommended then came across this post. Remembered Scotty from another post and followed his advice. I did the turn lights on drain not the wire. Then i found a later reset where he uses a resistor to connect the battery leads. Everything works fine now. Thanks, Scotty.
Scotty! This trick worked like a charm!!
After I replaced the motor intake filter out of a Chevy Cruze 2018, the check engine came on, few codes were read at (advanced auto parts)
After I took the car home I tried your trick and the light went off!!!!
Awesome content all the time!
Scotty the grandpa I wish I had🤙🏻🤙🏻
Thanks a lot
Where do you buy the small wire connector scotty use in the begging of the video?? Please
@@cesarcolli1042 there’s no need of any special wire, just use any wire or even a screwdriver to touch the negative wire to the positive wire.
Scotty, you are doing great work here sir. I just recently bought a car after 8 years of riding a motorcycle as my only mode of transportation. And I'm learning so much from you! Thank you!
Thank you for this very easy-to-follow video. The trick really works. My car wouldn't start yesterday (starter cranked, engine did not), so I did this and it started. One mistake I made was after doing this was, when the engine started but stalled immediately, I tried to use the accelerator pedal, like we did with old model cars. It flooded the engine, so I had to let it sit over night. That tip about the running the air conditioner was also useful. My idle RPMs went up a lot once I turned that on. Also, if you use your lights to drain the electricity from the system, be sure to turn them off before you reconnect your battery. Nothing bad happens, it is just something to remember.
I remember the days when cars were easy to figure out and fix and they did not have a computer in them of any kind. They also ran fine.
neutrodyne Yes, those were the Good Days.
You enjoyed adjusting your points each month?
Things change. The people who do well are those that change with change.....nothing lasts forever
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neutrodyne The death rates was also high in car crashes.
The computer more for the sensors then anything all the sensors report to the computer and the computer decides how much fuel the engine needs based on the sensors. The computer also gives you Tac and Speed information and trouble codes but really everything thing else is done by you the driver. That’s a basic car with a computer other cars oh boy good luck
I changed my battery and I noticed my car idled high initially. And I noticed the new battery cranked my car over much faster with a nicer sound. Great tip Scotty.
Thanks for the great tip, Scotty! My four-wheel drive suddenly stopped working, so I did the battery disconnect thing, followed all the steps just like you described, and now my four-wheel-drive is back! Thanks again!👍
Thanks Scotty! Mechanics kept telling me my subaru had blown headgaskets and wants hundredd to fix the car. Thank to your videos i can fix it myself. I have the battery unplugged now, cheers!
Hey scotty, great video, I learn to do this trick on my 2000 acura tl when i went for an etest, it always had evap codes, so when I did this it always passed etest
In other words it's good to reset your computer in the hot summer heat and that way your car computer will learn faster from stand still to fuel consumption e.t.c to tire pressure,tire mileage to fuel consumption to it's overall engine like transmission performances.
Thanks to your throttle body cleaning video and MAF sensor video you posted a little while ago and now this, my Toyota Tundra runs a lot smoother and believe it or not my MPG has gone up by a couple of MPGs
This worked for my 2001 Taurus I had a no crank no start problem giving me a headache for two weeks did this and back on the road hell yeah
This was unbelievable. I’m in the UK and less than 1hr ago I was in the AA Van looking at a 6 week lead time and now after getting home and trying this…. I’m back on the road. This method genuinely works 👏🏻
Another Great video ! Ford in Utah wanted 800.00 to do the same thing but of coarse like Scotty always says they are not going to tell you what they do . in my case they told me they had to pull my dash apart. I did you technique it worked ! Thanks Scotty !!!
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Thanks for the tip Scotty! Taking the battery cables off my PT Cruiser turned it into a 1994 Toyota Celica! All fixed!
Scotty hates FIAT a lot. Gee...the same plant in Mexico that makes the FIAT 500 for the US market made the PT Cruiser.
Can this solve fuel consumption problem
Scotty is an American treasure . Thank you
There's another part of this reset that Scotty forgot to mention. And that is when to do it. Do it at 11:58 in the morning. Reconnect the battery cable at exactly 12:00 noon. Now you don't have to reset the time on any of the electronics.
I already knew the reset thing Scotty in years past i always unhook the battery overnight but thanks
Keep them coming I like your show...
Can't thank you enough, so glad I found this video. My truck was stuck in 4WD low and couldn't get it back to 2WD HI. Did exactly as you said and was able to get it back to 2WD! 🙌
I can say I trust Scotty more than anyone. Thank you sir.
Facts
I had a problem with The ABS activating while turning But, I did everything you recommended in this video and now so far so good! Thank you!
Lol the ABS light came on for a reason. You've probably got a speed sensor fault in whatever will it maybe so when you turn the car thinks that wheel is turning slower or faster and it puts an ABS light on... now what you've done is you've cleared any sort of symptoms so it can't be diagnosed lol lol
I hope your brakes fail
@@daggermouth4695this isn’t nice…
I enjoy watching videos from 'Scotty'-he knows what he's talking about ! Very educational ! He's helped me with lots of problems 🤘
Is it just me or has Scotty’s videos become more informative
It’s just you lol
Thanks for all the tips. I just reset the computer and last week I changed my belts and just the belt tensioner and everything is going smooth.
Scotty is like a human encyclopedia for car maintenance.
A liitle shrill though.
Thanks for the video Scotty. I have a 2013 Ford Escape that when you turned on the right turn signal it would flash fast like there was a bad bulb. All the bulbs were good so I did this with the battery and it worked. Thank you again Scotty.
In the Ford models if the blinker is flashing fast that means you have a tail blinker out or front blinker out.
TY Scotty. Having major issues with my 1999 ford ranger xlt 2.5 l. Bad GEM mod., low idle, dead battery etc. trying tomorrow before i try a new alternator. even if it doesn't work and i have other issues, i feel this is one of your best videos. Good tips and easy to understand. You are a true friend to all who own cars. I hope you are enjoying Tennessee. Thank You.
thank you so much! this help reset some weird check engine light on my car. I disconnected the battery cable and discharged it using my jumper cable and the check engine light have not come back. More people should know this simple step for resetting check engine lights!
Do u think i can do t on my Jeep Cherokee it can work?
Honestly. Scotty has such a loyal fan base that he could sell us garbage bags for a fortune. But he’s here teaching us how to get garbage bags for free. Not all hero’s wear capes.
Some wear sun glasses
I’ll check it out, get back soon
thank you!!!! I did this today on my 2012 Dodge Charger !! Worked like a dream!!! Saved me 130.00 in just diagnostic fees!
You just disconnected the battery and that’s it? If so for how long
disconnected and made sure the 2 touched. Left it for about an hour. Everything reset
Still working perfectly today !!
@@ThatBoyMichael1I did it as well, worked like a charm. And for 4 minutes just to be safe.
@@MeMe_X_7 How long has it been since you did it? And have you had any problems yet??
This one video alone answered all of my questions...I bought an old project car and the windows were freaking out, dashboard lit like Christmas, but it ran fine. Once you mentioned all the same things connected to the electrical system...smh, thank you!
A bunch of electrical components just quit working randomly one day. Disconnected the battery and hooked it back up and everything was working fine.
Don't forget that if you have an anti-theft system in the car, the ignition key must be in the ignition when you reconnect the battery to pair the chip in the ignition lock and the chip in the key to the ECM.
Scotty is a Genius! I tried several things and this one worked!
"With my 5,000 dollar scan tool" Scotty really flexing on us
I heard that the scan tool is around 800$ a month just to keep them updated lol
with a $5000 scan tool, you couldve went to a professional about ten times.
Well he says it so you know how much you'd have to pay to DIY some cars lol
Well, that's for pros who like Scotty, do the fancy cars.
Scotty: That's another reason not to buy those stupid cars in the first place.
@@equisequis.55 Haha er, that's why those people who own those stupid cars go to a professional like Scotty! Difference is, he'll fix it ONCE!
That sounds a lot like resetting your phone to the factory default settings. You got to reload all your apps, but it works better than you remembered.
I started watching this video to find a solution for my car issue and I ended up watching 10 video of Scotty 😂😂 great videos my man 🤜🏽✊🏽👏🏽
A tear was brought to my eye when scotty said he knew about boolean values, most people tilt their heads at that
Brian Ressler .. When he mentioned "haywire" I thought about how few people watching this video have actually opened up a wire bound bale of hay.
Thank you Scotty,
People like yourself are in short supply,
Much appreciate it.
Hey scotty subscribed for years... never commented just wanted to say as a 33 year old that loves messing around... thank you alot
Lift the negative side first. That way if you accidentally touch the wrench to the body it won't short the battery and cause a big spark. Also, replace the negative site last.
He went over that in the video
Mr. Kilmer suggested the opposite.
@@c.j.rogers2422 You must have watched a different video to everyone else.
CYZ Aero good call 👍🏻
I had the code p0765 on my 2008 hyundai sonata after replacing engine mount, of course I disconnected the pcm and battery to access. The code tells me there's a problem with the transmission solenoid valve. I reset the pcm and the car is better than before. Thanks for the secret, Scotty. Really helpful
Scotty kilmer I love you so much man, you are number one mechanic.
When working with a battery my motto is "negative first (when disconnecting) , negative last" (when reconnecting).
always....
How many 'phuuk-upps' did you make before you 'discovered' that,Ferdinand?
REV UP YOUR COST CUTTING REPAIR HACKS!!!! THANKS FOR HELPING US OUT!! BEST TH-camR OUT THERE!
just did this on my 2004 hummer h2 and picked up 9 miles more per gallon! thank you scotty, regards from west palm beach
I had a weird knock in my engine, I did this and I fixed it. Thanks Scottie
you are epic....easiest fix...was looking for a new car but then i saw this video
Scotty you just made my friggin day! Thanks for all the helpful videos! Just passed inspection on my newly acquired 1999 Honda Civic EX coupe and this video was the last piece of the puzzle 👍
Thanks Scotty, just changed my idle control valve on an 03 Element this morning, still had a rough idle, then got all bummed out. Said screw this. Drank more coffee then opened up my TH-cam app to watch something and low and behold this video popped up. Did your recommendation to reset computer and by Goodness its running smooth as a greased turd. Already had my radio code from years ago. Love your videos. Thank you so much
I had problems with my Peugeot 206cc and after I did the things in this video it’s been fixed! Thanks a lot!🙏
I did this on my 03 Blazer now the AC don't blow air out of the dash! Thanks!
that's because you have a vacuum leak. Not a battery problem
Or any other problem that would affect where it blows
Or you didn’t listen and plugged the negative up first shorting out something. Plug the positive on first.
THANK YOU! 🙏🙏 SCOTTY, just tried it on my 2001 Audi A2, Wow it works 👍👍
It worked for me as a charm on my scion xb... No more crazy codes and phony mechanics!.. Thank you Scotty!!!!
This guy is the real gadget...talks a lot but makes sense and kinda funny, gave great tips.
You're a national treasure, Sir.
International even Australia
Yep in philipines too😁
The best car video on TH-cam, hands down
Scotty you are an awesome guy. I have learned lots from you in such a short time. Thank you very much!!
Oh Scotty, I’ve been impressed with you and your advice up till now. An Autozone battery? Yikes! Pulling battery power to “fix” your car? Nope, the problem was there before you reset the computer memory, and will be there after too. Only glitches should be addressed this way. Check warning lights should not.
Have had an ABS light problem that won't go away even after it being fixed. Was told $75-100 and it being cycled should fix it. That's on top of all the work done. Will give this a try. Should not need to spend even more after the fix was done and it should of gone out on it's own. So, yes, sometimes this should be done even for a warning light. Computers mess up and get stuck, too. :)
This worked for me. Hyundai Equus. Great car. But recently the battery died and i used the Anker Roav jump box(recommend it $55 on sale at bestbuy in Dec). After the jump the instrument panel didn't power up and the AC wouldn't cool. I could drive and i got warnings on radio screen not to usr while car was off...but i was driving. Lol
Obviously not everything was getting power/syncd. So i read up on it and disconnecting the batter seems to reboot the ecu. So i unhooked the negative then the positive and kept them apart. Waited 20 min, tested the horn(to drain Residual power, no noise) then hooked the battery back up. Positive terminal first, the negative terminal last. Tightened it up. Got in the car with smart key in pocket and started up the car. The dash needles lit up, faint at first almost like it was thinking then the screen in the dash came alive just like normal and no more warning signs. Everything is working as it should.
Sorry if too long, but some one out there needs this much detail.
Not always a good idea to touch the battery wires together. Some modern vehicles have telematics control units that have internal batteries (in case of battery disconnection during a theft). These batteries are normally rechargeable and charged from the main battery. Touching the cables together can blow that module 😌