Mike, please don't give up on the Escalade. It is a complete, running and (badly) driving vehicle. With the rising cost of used vehicles, it is worth fixing. It will also make for more content.
If I’m not mistaken the mileage stays in the cluster…so swapping a used cluster into the Escalade will display its mileage not the mileage from the vehicle. I think if you have the right type of scanner you can pull the actual recorded mileage.
I think it's really funny that some people are worried about the head liner!! ... Might just be me, but the fact that other bits are smoking, clunking, scraping, jerking and pulling might be a little higher up on the precedence scale. The old girl must love you though, she got you home safe and sound.
Mike, most likely you have a clogged cat. It will get so bad you won't be able to go 30 mph. Those old engines like yours with 500k will burn alot of oil and cog the cat up. Cut off the catalytic converter and it will run great.
Mike you son of a gun! Nobody else would have made the trip back. I was curious if you needed to top up the transfluid or bang the brake shoe back into place. Btw. this is my third attempt to make a post after YT deleted the old ones because I joked about certain substances...
Mike watching you guys was a blast with randy driving and some of hit face expressions and seeing nick in the back hanging on for dear life back their was funny
Check and verify TPS proper functionality, check accelerator pedal functionality, replace either if malfunctioning, replace 02 sensors and check fuel pressure key on engine off and time to bleed down. Any could cause loss of power. Also there are parking brake pads separate from brake pads. They are a drum system. Check if they are intact or need replacing. With the mileage I wouldn't doubt they are worn to the backing plate. Front caliper check brake pads clip for proper alignment. Sometimes they get to close to rotor on install and need to be moved away from rotor slightly. Can see it touching rotor if looking down front of rotor between it and caliper if it's scraping. Great stuff btw! Yall are hilarious when you get around each other. Keep on keepin on man! Hope it helps. 🤘
I don’t know if you thought about this, but on some cars the little spring brake pad clips are different for the inside and outside pads, if you get them reverse one will scrape on the rotor and can cause a noise like you are hearing. My GMC Canyon is like that. Edit: After watching the rest of the video your squeaking brake is the least of your problems… sorry😢
It goes into LipModE. Your main wiring harness runs under drivers side fender. Having aftermarket rims sometimes rips the splash guard and that harness is right under it, not saying it's ur problem, but something you can check out. I had a 02 similar issues
I don't know lack of performance like that. Usually points to catalytic converter clogging up the temperatures of those rotors is not out of line. That is fine. I started to simple stuff like throttle, body cleaning, map sensor, cleaning, and by checking the temperature of a pipe before the catalytic converter, comparing it to the pipe after the converter sometimes will give you a little indication of it being clogged
I immediately thought when you were on your way to Randy’s and you said the wheels was squealing that you had a caliper sticking, but with both rear rotors being hot I bet the parking brake is sticking, that’s why o never use them on older automatic cars, they just don’t get used enough and they seize up
Nick did well with the camera! He will only get better! With it going left and right while braking is Brake Lane Assist! Check into the one I emailed you about? Mike & Randy drive home could be good content....
Saw a post online where someone had a similar issue and his turned out to be faulty and/or rusted wheel speed sensors telling the traction control that the wheels were turning at different speeds. Glad you made it back home.
Mike , I would keep the Escalade because it's a runner, it may have high miles and have some issues but are you going to find one that's better for less money after already putting in the cash you have and all your time? Personally I would keep it as a toe rig and a driver but I would slowly start updating the parts like the front end tie rods inner joints and such see how it rides then if it's still real sloppy like that replace anything else it can be replaced including the rack. I mean you came this far with it why get rid of it and stop now You got so much time and money invested in it plus it seems to get good views it'd be interesting to see if you kept going with it as long as it runs and shifts well everything else can be fixed easy
Pluged or failing EGR valve sets off Trac light sometimes. Throttle position sensors can also fail in such a way and of course the good ole MAP sensor loves to act crazy on GM V8 rides like those. Computer scan may give leads.
Mike, You need to completely redo the rear brakes including the parking brake. Be sure it all properly bleed and adjusted including the parking brake release cable. You should check the rear axle oil level. And you should check all the steering components for play and replace as needed. The noise from the left front brake could be just the rotor hitting the backing plate.You need to balance the tires .. safety first. As to the loss of power, there is a pedal position sensor in the cab under the gas pedal. If it goes bad then the computer does not know how much acceleration you want. You could also have internal transmission issues and you should adjust how the Gear Indicator shows the proper gear selected. Maybe change the transmission fluid and filter as well. And tell Randy he has a burnt out bulb on the drivers side headlight on his red Escalade
Great video!! Laughed pretty hard haha. My guess is a speed sensor causing traction control to come on, making the rear brakes lock up on you. Pesky traction control… or stabilitrac either one
Two 20 year old GM SUV's with a combined total of 3/4 of a million miles for under $2K and all four of you made it through the entire video Alive .... I'd call that a success in my book 😁🤷♂️
Ahhh the good old GM dura trac failure you chewed the spider gears into powder out it in 4x4 and run it as a front wheel drive been there done that Many many times
Hey MWM, Dump the Escalade! It’s just to warn out in so many of it’s systems that you’ll have to spend thousands to get it into shape as a reliable vehicle. You may be upside down in it already. I’m sure you could make it a reliable car, but at what cost? Your skills are not the question, what you did with that 7 series Beemer is a testament to your abilities. I believe Randy and most of your viewers thought the highest and best use of it to be it’s value in scrap but you made a respectable car out of it. It may be one of your most impressive accomplishments! BTW, I never miss any of your videos even the Escalade series. Your video are amongst the very best on TH-cam and, as an aside, are very, very helpful with my depression issues. For this I thank you! Peace my friend, DrRick
Most deff needs a cat my 06 Ridgeline was like that 0to 60 was like 3to4 business days 🤣🤣 and my 02 tahoe p0420 check engine light came on use to be able to light the wheels up now its more like 0to60 10 seconds 😢
Ps going to have to start calling the old girl the Content Queen 👑 cuz she's giving it all for you for sure. Got you home though and just keeps on giving 😂 Gotta love it! Love you and Randy having the same vehicle and reviewing each other's, that's gotta happen more 😂 Nick should do more camera work! He's dang good! 🤘
Great video. I couldn’t stop laughing. It was hilarious. Unfortunately my laughter was at your expense. If it were me I wouldn’t have been as calm as you. Thank you for the content.
I have an 05 Escalade with 215k. That traction active issue is the front ABS sensors in the hubs. Not too hard to replace although one of mine came out it pieces with bits of rust stuck to it.
Common issue for the wheel speed sensors to fail. There are 3. One on each front wheel in the hub, and one for the rear...I forget where. You may have to replace the front hubs to replace the front wheel speed sensors, as trying to remove the wheel speed sensor can be harder than the hub if there's rust holding the sensor in.
Mike, I think this was a great idea...the most entertaining video I've seen on your channel. I love when you and Randy make a video but this one was even more funner 😅 with Justin and Nic! Perfect marketing for you half million mile Escalade, 0-60 in only 21.06 seconds. I laughed my a** off (well, not really my a** off cuz that woulda been kinda painful lol) but it was like I (and I'm sure alot of your viewers) were right there in the car with you guys. BTW, glad it got you home safe!
The mileage is stored in the cluster. Meaning if you move it to another vehicle the mileage follows the cluster. Therefor randy will never know the actual mileage of that truck, not as if he cares anyway. As for the driver seat doing reverse movement, it’s a problem with the programming in the driver door module. I’ve heard an updated flash from GM is available to correct the issue. I have learned over the years it’s easier just to live with it than to try and fix it. But, very common issue on these era of trucks.
Turn off the traction control and it won't bog down. You have a bad wheel sensor in the front or the magnet is worn away and you need a set of hubs. I've been driving mine with T/C off for a year and no issues. The minute you turn it back on, it will bog down with the "Traction Control Activated" error. GM at its finest...
Mike, please don't give up on the Escalade. It is a complete, running and (badly) driving vehicle. With the rising cost of used vehicles, it is worth fixing. It will also make for more content.
You know the video is going to be a hoot when you have both Mike and Randy together in them 🤣
If I’m not mistaken the mileage stays in the cluster…so swapping a used cluster into the Escalade will display its mileage not the mileage from the vehicle. I think if you have the right type of scanner you can pull the actual recorded mileage.
You know you're in trouble when the diagnostic tool says : SELL IT
18:42 Mike: " Two years ago I couldn't spell mechanic, now I are one" 😂😂
Always good blowing up your cars and running over your fence. Let me know next time you need something destroyed!
Randy, you may have found your new calling, Demo Derby Driver! LOL 😆.
I think it's really funny that some people are worried about the head liner!! ... Might just be me, but the fact that other bits are smoking, clunking, scraping, jerking and pulling might be a little higher up on the precedence scale. The old girl must love you though, she got you home safe and sound.
Famous Last words : Dude, where's your steering ? I'm starting to see a trend here during Randy's test drives.
The four of you. It is a lot of fun. I had a lovely time watching all your jokes. Going back and forth. Thank you. I needed that today.
That Escalade would be fairly cheap and inexpensive to sort out ! Thankfully because it’s a early 2000s GM product ! Don’t give up on it Mike !
Mike, most likely you have a clogged cat. It will get so bad you won't be able to go 30 mph. Those old engines like yours with 500k will burn alot of oil and cog the cat up. Cut off the catalytic converter and it will run great.
You can fix it Mike, that's why we watch your not a quitter , keep going its great content for your channel
Mike you son of a gun! Nobody else would have made the trip back. I was curious if you needed to top up the transfluid or bang the brake shoe back into place. Btw. this is my third attempt to make a post after YT deleted the old ones because I joked about certain substances...
Mike watching you guys was a blast with randy driving and some of hit face expressions and seeing nick in the back hanging on for dear life back their was funny
“I’m still wondering why your brakes don’t work and you spent all that money” 🤣🤣 i got a great laugh this entire video.
Check and verify TPS proper functionality, check accelerator pedal functionality, replace either if malfunctioning, replace 02 sensors and check fuel pressure key on engine off and time to bleed down. Any could cause loss of power. Also there are parking brake pads separate from brake pads. They are a drum system. Check if they are intact or need replacing. With the mileage I wouldn't doubt they are worn to the backing plate. Front caliper check brake pads clip for proper alignment. Sometimes they get to close to rotor on install and need to be moved away from rotor slightly. Can see it touching rotor if looking down front of rotor between it and caliper if it's scraping. Great stuff btw! Yall are hilarious when you get around each other. Keep on keepin on man! Hope it helps. 🤘
Good info, thanks!
@@MonkeyWrenchMike anytime man! You probably already planned for all that but hey thought it might not hurt to mention.
I don’t know if you thought about this, but on some cars the little spring brake pad clips are different for the inside and outside pads, if you get them reverse one will scrape on the rotor and can cause a noise like you are hearing. My GMC Canyon is like that.
Edit:
After watching the rest of the video your squeaking brake is the least of your problems… sorry😢
You are a BEAST, Mike! 😂
It goes into LipModE. Your main wiring harness runs under drivers side fender. Having aftermarket rims sometimes rips the splash guard and that harness is right under it, not saying it's ur problem, but something you can check out. I had a 02 similar issues
And mike was havin lots of fun
I just love you guys,I can't get bored while watching your videos.much love from KENYA 🇰🇪
Kenya!! Thank you!!
22:48 randy looks genuinely worried 😂
I don't know lack of performance like that. Usually points to catalytic converter clogging up the temperatures of those rotors is not out of line. That is fine. I started to simple stuff like throttle, body cleaning, map sensor, cleaning, and by checking the temperature of a pipe before the catalytic converter, comparing it to the pipe after the converter sometimes will give you a little indication of it being clogged
I immediately thought when you were on your way to Randy’s and you said the wheels was squealing that you had a caliper sticking, but with both rear rotors being hot I bet the parking brake is sticking, that’s why o never use them on older automatic cars, they just don’t get used enough and they seize up
I think you can clean your headliner with steam and green soap. Then glue back the edges.
Mike's Escalade does the Hokey-Pokey.
Nick did well with the camera! He will only get better! With it going left and right while braking is Brake Lane Assist! Check into the one I emailed you about? Mike & Randy drive home could be good content....
the caddy Randy's , air bag light is a front impact sensor . really nice truck
CERTIFIED TH-cam mechanics know steering boxes can be adjusted...."tightened."
Saw a post online where someone had a similar issue and his turned out to be faulty and/or rusted wheel speed sensors telling the traction control that the wheels were turning at different speeds.
Glad you made it back home.
Hmmm 🤔, how is the Catalytic Converter?
Mike , I would keep the Escalade because it's a runner, it may have high miles and have some issues but are you going to find one that's better for less money after already putting in the cash you have and all your time?
Personally I would keep it as a toe rig and a driver but I would slowly start updating the parts like the front end tie rods inner joints and such see how it rides then if it's still real sloppy like that replace anything else it can be replaced including the rack.
I mean you came this far with it why get rid of it and stop now You got so much time and money invested in it plus it seems to get good views it'd be interesting to see if you kept going with it as long as it runs and shifts well everything else can be fixed easy
Pluged or failing EGR valve sets off Trac light sometimes. Throttle position sensors can also fail in such a way and of course the good ole MAP sensor loves to act crazy on GM V8 rides like those. Computer scan may give leads.
😂😂😂😂😂 now that is a great video mike randy's face was soooo funny love that video 😅😅😅😅😅
I've got the same shirt as Randy ! Did he get it at Goodwill to ?
Mike, You need to completely redo the rear brakes including the parking brake. Be sure it all properly bleed and adjusted including the parking brake release cable. You should check the rear axle oil level. And you should check all the steering components for play and replace as needed. The noise from the left front brake could be just the rotor hitting the backing plate.You need to balance the tires .. safety first. As to the loss of power, there is a pedal position sensor in the cab under the gas pedal. If it goes bad then the computer does not know how much acceleration you want. You could also have internal transmission issues and you should adjust how the Gear Indicator shows the proper gear selected. Maybe change the transmission fluid and filter as well. And tell Randy he has a burnt out bulb on the drivers side headlight on his red Escalade
Hillarious. Thanks 4 the good time and giggles. Glad u made home.. good day
The Dash holds the mileage, so who know how many miles Randy’s Escalade has.
Great video!! Laughed pretty hard haha. My guess is a speed sensor causing traction control to come on, making the rear brakes lock up on you. Pesky traction control… or stabilitrac either one
Great fun guy’s keep it coming 👍
Keep the Escalade for now ,
fix some of the issues then sale it. Good Luck !
that a really koooooooool caddy need the OEM Rims n Tires
Awesome video always looking forward to watching your channel 🙏😇
You break it, you pay for it! :P
The look on Randy’s face when he was driving yours 😳😳. 😂😂
LOL Randy was being so wacky! Love it 😂
Two 20 year old GM SUV's with a combined total of 3/4 of a million miles for under $2K and all four of you made it through the entire video Alive .... I'd call that a success in my book 😁🤷♂️
You need to at least keep it long enough to get it to a legitimate half a million miles!
Cheers Pat 🇦🇺
Even Nick looks at Randy with hate. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Its a speed sensor issue. When you see traction active the vehicle thinks a wheel is slipping and will cut engine power.
Ahhh the good old GM dura trac failure you chewed the spider gears into powder out it in 4x4 and run it as a front wheel drive been there done that Many many times
Famous last words before getting pulled over : I may have forgotten to remove the drugs
Hey MWM,
Dump the Escalade! It’s just to warn out in so many of it’s systems that you’ll have to spend thousands to get it into shape as a reliable vehicle. You may be upside down in it already. I’m sure you could make it a reliable car, but at what cost?
Your skills are not the question, what you did with that 7 series Beemer is a testament to your abilities. I believe Randy and most of your viewers thought the highest and best use of it to be it’s value in scrap but you made a respectable car out of it. It may be one of your most impressive accomplishments!
BTW, I never miss any of your videos even the Escalade series. Your video are amongst the very best on TH-cam and, as an aside, are very, very helpful with my depression issues. For this I thank you!
Peace my friend,
DrRick
If the Cranberry Escalade was painted Pearl White it would look as good as it runs. So all it needs is a set of Michelins
*Race to a million miles???*
He's already halfway there!
@@AutoAuctionRebuilds it’s fine, there are no real winners here 😂
You need to try removing the throttle body and cleaning it
Good & entertaining video Mike always a entertaining video with You & Randy together
The dynamic duo is back!!!
Most deff needs a cat my 06 Ridgeline was like that 0to 60 was like 3to4 business days 🤣🤣 and my 02 tahoe p0420 check engine light came on use to be able to light the wheels up now its more like 0to60 10 seconds 😢
A good 😂video! Keep it up y’all 😂
Mike hello you guys mad me laugh so hard I enjoyed it thanks mike
Ps going to have to start calling the old girl the Content Queen 👑 cuz she's giving it all for you for sure. Got you home though and just keeps on giving 😂 Gotta love it! Love you and Randy having the same vehicle and reviewing each other's, that's gotta happen more 😂 Nick should do more camera work! He's dang good! 🤘
Great video. I couldn’t stop laughing. It was hilarious. Unfortunately my laughter was at your expense. If it were me I wouldn’t have been as calm as you. Thank you for the content.
I wish I had the red caddy very nice
Mike this was a great video! So funny! 4 guys road testing a crap car, who knew? This could be a weekly segment 😂
Cool video 😀
Awesome video, Mike. With the Escalade getting you back home in one piece, I’d say she deserves another chance. I’d definitely get some stock wheels.
I have an 05 Escalade with 215k. That traction active issue is the front ABS sensors in the hubs. Not too hard to replace although one of mine came out it pieces with bits of rust stuck to it.
Poor Nick, an introvert thrown into the den of unapologetic, attention seeking extroverts.
Common issue for the wheel speed sensors to fail. There are 3. One on each front wheel in the hub, and one for the rear...I forget where. You may have to replace the front hubs to replace the front wheel speed sensors, as trying to remove the wheel speed sensor can be harder than the hub if there's rust holding the sensor in.
I would replace the headliner. Add original wheels with new tires and tow until I was through.
Great video Mike. Good luck with the escalade
Mike, I think this was a great idea...the most entertaining video I've seen on your channel. I love when you and Randy make a video but this one was even more funner 😅 with Justin and Nic!
Perfect marketing for you half million mile Escalade, 0-60 in only 21.06 seconds.
I laughed my a** off (well, not really my a** off cuz that woulda been kinda painful lol) but it was like I (and I'm sure alot of your viewers) were right there in the car with you guys.
BTW, glad it got you home safe!
i think if u put a used or new headliner in it n fix everthing the rigth way it would nicer than randy lol but really a great suv
Braking News : MW Mike made it back home ( without a tow )
Wow looks like more work on the escalade
Maybe it's in limp mode???
Again great content
Mike, the Escalde series has taught me the value of buyer beware.
Very funny. The Youngster can't stop laughing, and I can't either 😂😂
Happy Monday Mike
On those clusters the mileage is stored on a memory chip (EPROM). So, the milage on Randy's car is from the donor vehicle.
Let's have fun. 😊
I will say it again, get the burgundy one for towing!
26:58 this video is hysterical 😂
Awesome video like always with Randy.Thank God you made it home with the Escalade Mike.
I had a 2004 Escalade identical to yours besides the sunroof and cool rims on yours. Sold it and man I miss her.
Mann I love you guys vids 🙌🏽🐐
Yes it will be a very hooot video 😂😂😂😂😂
Must be buggin.. I thought you already hit 50K.. well very soon I'm sure
I hope it not a bad thing 😮😮😮
Dammit mann ..I still love the Lade
lol couldn’t stop laughing at Mike and randy
Mike, I love everyone is hanging on the holy shit handle in your Escalade . Hahahaha great video😂
" I've heard about the brakes " or the lack thereof
The mileage is stored in the cluster. Meaning if you move it to another vehicle the mileage follows the cluster. Therefor randy will never know the actual mileage of that truck, not as if he cares anyway. As for the driver seat doing reverse movement, it’s a problem with the programming in the driver door module. I’ve heard an updated flash from GM is available to correct the issue. I have learned over the years it’s easier just to live with it than to try and fix it. But, very common issue on these era of trucks.
Even the white one is nice even if it needs work I would so take it I'm losing my car and both of those caddy's are nice
computer, calipers, brake lines and transmission or fluid, fuel pump fuel filter injectors, torque converter last option
Turn off the traction control and it won't bog down. You have a bad wheel sensor in the front or the magnet is worn away and you need a set of hubs. I've been driving mine with T/C off for a year and no issues. The minute you turn it back on, it will bog down with the "Traction Control Activated" error. GM at its finest...
Usher I'm glad Mike didn't lay on top of one of those fire ant nest!