How to find a short in a modern car fast and easy (The correct way)

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  • @JunkyDIYguy
    @JunkyDIYguy  5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

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    • @thebravo1994
      @thebravo1994 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Junky DIY guy pull a fuse and wake a computer up and u have to start all over again voltage drops and amps testing is only way

    • @filisix
      @filisix 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ok

    • @gman20031
      @gman20031 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I need help in my 2018 Camry, I must of shorted out something when tapping into a wire for a led light, now the lights around my radio do not come on and all other interior lights are dim, but everything else works as it should including the radio, any advise would be great.

    • @johnjcb4690
      @johnjcb4690 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      can you do one for the Keys not moving in the ingition( column steer lock/ ignition Cylinder lock Fix )-

    • @flightofthefatman
      @flightofthefatman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@gman20031 Check no fuses have been blown. If not do a parasitic draw to find which circuit is affected. Then obtain the wiring diagram for that circuit and then isolate the problem area by voltage drop testing. Dim lights means that there is resistance on that circuit which is taking voltage away from the lights. If the fuse for the lights that don't work is blown and you replace the fuse with the correct rated fuse and it blows again then you have a short circuit on that components electrical circuit. You will need to do a voltage drop test as well using a wiring. diagram

  • @elieli8368
    @elieli8368 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Sweet, short, no loud background, straight to the point, well prepared, excellent camera angles and easy to understand the narrator

  • @ernec.5326
    @ernec.5326 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I learned so much from this and all I know is to check my oil lol. So comprehensive and easy to understand. Way better than the other channels.

  • @midlandernc7403
    @midlandernc7403 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Your the best man. Clear concise not a lot of setup babble, frank and to the point. Best I've seen. Thank you for the clarity.

  • @duncan1945
    @duncan1945 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Junky you are a star.
    Best video i have seen for my problem with a fuse that keeps blowing.
    Very precise and interesting.
    Thanks for saving the day.
    All the best
    Duncan
    Cornwall UK.

  • @pawswet9476
    @pawswet9476 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Excellent content! This is the first automotive content creator I’ve ever heard with such good knowledge combined with an ability to explain using simple and concise terms.

  • @johnvallejo3211
    @johnvallejo3211 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Finally,
    A well made vidio that explains and is teaching "How To" in very basic and elementary terms.
    Thank you for this vidio.

  • @ColinDies
    @ColinDies 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I've been doing DIY work on cars for over 20 years and only now had a need for this. Your explanation was excellent. Good work.

    • @ZacharyEacret
      @ZacharyEacret 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Twenty years.... And barely "need" lol

  • @sylvesterharris5282
    @sylvesterharris5282 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    By far the best and most detailed video on this subject 💯

  • @JunkyDIYguy
    @JunkyDIYguy  7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You guys wanna know "How to STOP BRAKE SQUEAKING in your car th-cam.com/video/ivMB4WEGgZo/w-d-xo.html
    How to Properly Replace Brake Pads and Rotors th-cam.com/video/cqX_o4bHq6U/w-d-xo.html

    • @williamcampbell5204
      @williamcampbell5204 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Junky DIY guy p.

    • @港多隨影
      @港多隨影 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Junky DIY guy: I have a question. How do you chase the wiring harness on the radio if there is a short circuit . Do you have to remove or uninstall the radio from the dashboard ?

  • @reeferman206
    @reeferman206 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Who the hell needs a mechanic when i have your videos to watch! Another great video that helped me a lot! Thanks!😁

  • @janicesmyth2183
    @janicesmyth2183 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    You've made it so a complete novice like me would understand! thank you!

  • @gpcivil8807
    @gpcivil8807 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for getting to the point without a lot of self serving chatter, and thanks even more for not having any loud annoying music.

  • @jaylong5002
    @jaylong5002 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Absolutely brilliant! Straight to the point, precise and simplified. Thank you!

  • @AndysDogHouse-h6l
    @AndysDogHouse-h6l 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hey Junky. You made a great video. I have that problem and it is a pain in the ass when my truck won't start because of a dead battery. I did what you said and found my problem. Thanks a million from Ontario, Canada.🍁🍁👍👍

  • @afishyfella
    @afishyfella 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Man I wish I had seen this video 15 years ago. I might not have sold my car. Outstanding video!

    • @jhingur7169
      @jhingur7169 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Do you mean to say that you sold your car because of a bad radio? LOL

  • @MuhNeh
    @MuhNeh 6 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Wow this is by far the best video I have seen describing how to find a short circuit, thank you so much!

    • @anthonyrybczynski5420
      @anthonyrybczynski5420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I think it is a bad video because the tech should also be considering why the amplifier is putting power to the sub with key off overnight. With the key out the amp should power down and kill power to the sub as the mosfets shut off. The radio output to turn on amplifier should also be tested to see if it is shutting off or if the amp is bad. Maybe the short at the sub burned a transistor in the amp and now the amp will not power down properly. More testing required for guaranteed workmanship.

    • @Change-Maker
      @Change-Maker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@anthonyrybczynski5420 thank you Anthony! Super new to this and your comment makes complete sense. I have now learnt the basics from the video and a little more from you :)

    • @anthonyrybczynski5420
      @anthonyrybczynski5420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Change-Maker look for videos using a bell telephone tool to find the short. You pull the fuse and induce a signal into the circuit with a short. Then there is a second tool that makes a tone, you run it along the harness until the tone stops, then open the harness. You can also buy a similar tool made by power probe. It comes in the power probe master kit #5.0. From what i hear the bell tool works the same just people find the bell tool cheaper.

  • @geraldenriquez7381
    @geraldenriquez7381 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I learned a lot! And Thanks for using a cheap multimeter, one that's similar to what a real amateur would most probably own, You're a teacher ! !! Thanks

  • @audrybella6405
    @audrybella6405 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job with the video and the explanations. From the looks of the shorted / melted wires and melted plastic this car owner was very fortunate to have not experienced a fire.

  • @tsakaln1
    @tsakaln1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazingly clear and concise. SOOOO well done. Thank you and Bravo for this great tutorial!

  • @lesslyassani805
    @lesslyassani805 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks so much for your simple step by step clear explanation about how to find a circuit fault on a car ,I even fixed my neighbours BMW following your video.

  • @WJHandyDad
    @WJHandyDad 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    A very good, thorough, and easy to understand video

    • @fengmarvel3729
      @fengmarvel3729 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      WJ Handy Dad 7 8 9 7 Kyi I'm jowl by Tijuana on b all so a c o

  • @diyetc4295
    @diyetc4295 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Junky DIY guy u are just Too good at what your doing. the first time i landed on your tube, it was about car suspension. This is just nailing it. your a exceptional at what your doing, and a good teacher at large. its a hooray from me!

  • @isleofmann1088
    @isleofmann1088 5 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    It's called parasitic draining. Short circuit will cut the fuse..

    • @alabastardmasterson
      @alabastardmasterson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Atleast he didn't call it a packet

    • @mattsilcott1447
      @mattsilcott1447 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Parasitic draw is a short circuit most fuses are at least 10 amp fuse blows from overload and many other things. Just my opinion

    • @mattsilcott1447
      @mattsilcott1447 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Although I rarely see a fused circuit that will get this hot as the fuse should burn b4 wires in my experience

    • @nick.4.
      @nick.4. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Roberto Mundo tries to correct him.... fucks up lol

    • @joew4202
      @joew4202 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Short won’t always blow a fuse

  • @whoofoto
    @whoofoto 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved the content, presentation, and lessons learned. I ran the video at 75% speed making it easier to follow especially as there's a lot of great information shared. Thanks again.

  • @dunkelec
    @dunkelec 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    You can also do the same thing by using a small 12v bulb with leads and alligator clips attached in place of the meter connected between the battery minus post and the ground terminal wire you have first removed. It will light when there is even a tiny parasitic current flowing. The brighter the light then the more the current draw. If you want to try it out then hookup the light as described and open the glove box or a door. The light will get very bright. I learned this from an old mechanic. Be careful out there.

  • @gracec1665
    @gracec1665 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am checking these things on my car. I am scared to do it, but I feel more confident after watching your video.

  • @veeduboasis5642
    @veeduboasis5642 7 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    ahhh the black glove of knowledge 😁

  • @michaeltillman3146
    @michaeltillman3146 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Probably the most informative diy video I've ever watched.
    Great job

    • @captainamerica6521
      @captainamerica6521 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      you must not watch much then! lmao this is wrong

  • @badthoughts7238
    @badthoughts7238 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great video! Very clearly communicated. Thanks!

  • @Abegley1998
    @Abegley1998 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    you are by the best instructor ever i have seen many videos that are short commings in information thank you for taking the time and going over the procedure and explaining in detail what you are doing and what is going on i definatly will be share your videos.

  • @costadhimbo1364
    @costadhimbo1364 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    even a lecturer cant explain this well, this is good

  • @matthewbaxter7502
    @matthewbaxter7502 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your videos are great very informative & very easy to follow. Which is great for us DIY mechanics.This has gave me more confidence with my new multimeter. Many thanks for taking the time to post this. 😊👍👍👌

  • @JimLewis2
    @JimLewis2 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Agree. Very good, easy-to-understand video on how to use a multimeter to find a short.

  • @jammerp226
    @jammerp226 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You should have millions of subscribers. Great information, great voice, great filming. Excellent job to be sure!

  • @rmatrix4777
    @rmatrix4777 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whew, glad I found your video again. Just look at some of the others and , well, I'm sure you already know. Thanks!
    I put (not physically) a thumbs up on the good comments here.
    I'm going to say this and I say it humorously and with love
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    But there's one, also, had the band members moving real fast and wore gloves similar as you wear here. That song was a riot and a barn burner, as well. Your gloves and the fast forward remind me of that video. Love it! You're an icon. Keep rockin' those excellent, clearly and simply explained videos. (Too many adjectives?)

  • @OldJoe212
    @OldJoe212 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've done this very same task. Very well explained.

  • @freecopyrightlinemusic9090
    @freecopyrightlinemusic9090 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So I'm going to try it out and see how it helps my car, its been 2 days trying to search what makes my car battery drain, my energizer portable jumper start won't work because of that short circuit. Thanks for this tip!

  • @theredbaron057
    @theredbaron057 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    this was very helpful, thank you! Also, you forget about your wiring issue - you're wheel is on the wrong side!

    • @seansinger4414
      @seansinger4414 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      theredbaron057 that’s funny man I get the humor

  • @schoepfdrive
    @schoepfdrive 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're a very good teacher. Very clear explanations and graphics. One of the best videos I've seen. Thank you.

  • @kirkbrown2147
    @kirkbrown2147 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Your're looking for a parasidic draw not a short.Parasidic put a drain on your battery. Shorts usually blow fuses. You have two kinds of shorts for example power to power shorts which doesnt normally blow your fuse; ifyour press your horn your indicator light comes on. Shot to ground ground most definately blow your fuse since there is no resistance.

    • @TheOzthewiz
      @TheOzthewiz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The term is PARASITIC

    • @cecilg.relation2537
      @cecilg.relation2537 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly.

    • @walterk1221
      @walterk1221 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      To be perfectly accurate, parasitic draw can be and often is what is called a high resistance short.

    • @easylivingsherpa
      @easylivingsherpa 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@walterk1221 Who gives a fuck it's all semantics.

    • @enlightenednews5265
      @enlightenednews5265 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@easylivingsherpa Enough of the hate speech. 😁

  • @truthseeker3910
    @truthseeker3910 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of the best video I ever saw on electrical problems on cars great video

  • @naquoashuey2794
    @naquoashuey2794 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The second way is the correct way to diagnose a draw on modern cars. Pulling fuses is not recommended anymore, although it is still my preferred method.

  • @Hellbillyhok
    @Hellbillyhok ปีที่แล้ว

    Im an electrical novice, thank you for this simple how to, cheers

  • @volvogt21
    @volvogt21 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Impressive video. Thanks.

  • @ronabbott2053
    @ronabbott2053 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best videos productions I've seen, keep up the good work. I really like the digital diagrams. Good on ya!

  • @edmongeyt
    @edmongeyt 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    it might look simple to someone who already knows this ... but for the noob it is worth a lot of money. Thank you!

  • @rdeleonnn
    @rdeleonnn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was very helpful. There should be no reason for anyone to give a thumbs down.

  • @idigitalclic857
    @idigitalclic857 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well Done Video. I Would Like To Add: The Battery Should Be One of The First Things You Should Check When You Purchase a Used Vehicle. Make Sure The Battery Is The Correct One For The Vehicle.

  • @sachinnair1613
    @sachinnair1613 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video, it was very descriptive. I had a small question, I have a fuse that keeps blowing (its the tail fuse, controls the tail lights, parking lights, and the license plate lights). I found the problem to be the parking lights, since the fuses stopped blowing when they were disconnected. What's the next step?

    • @JunkyDIYguy
      @JunkyDIYguy  7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      the only reason why a fuse would blow is flowing too much current through the fuse. Either someone installed brighter light bulbs that require more current than regular light bulbs or splicing the tail light wires to draw power from it to power up something else like extra brake lights or reverse lights. Assuming it's not the case in your car or you don't have a faulty body control module, i highly recommend to check the wiring harness for any shorts. Looks like You have a short to ground. possibly anywhere between the fuse and the tail lights on the live wire that goes to the tail lights has a damaged insulation, that rubs against the chassis.

    • @sachinnair1613
      @sachinnair1613 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I did install aftermarket headlights that have CCFL halos, but on all the reviews on Amazon, they said that they work fine and don't require additional power. How would one go about checking the wire harnesses? I have access to a wiring diagram, and I located the grounds for the tail lights, parking lights, and the license plate lights.

    • @JunkyDIYguy
      @JunkyDIYguy  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      you said you have found the problem to be parking lights. there're 4 parking lights. 2 in the front, 2 in the rear. Narrow it down to to see which one of them causes the fuse to blow. Rather than blowing a bunch of fuses as you test, you can buy a re settable fuse circuit breaker that goes in to where the normal fuse would go in. so you can manually reset the fuse every time it blows out. Once you narrow it down to the defective parking light. Then start checking the live wire that comes to that light. check the parking light switch too. Sometimes they short out inside.

    • @sachinnair1613
      @sachinnair1613 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Junky DIY guy thanks. Actually, a set of 25 fuses only cost me $5 so it's really not worth it. Also, I found out that the problem is the passenger side parking light. If I unplug that, the fuse doesn't blow. Should the next step be to try to trace the wire from the lights to the fuse, if that's even possible?

    • @JunkyDIYguy
      @JunkyDIYguy  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sachin Nair yes it is

  • @Cemlyle
    @Cemlyle 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done and thanks for not having an annoying music soundtrack going in the background!

  • @DagaanGalakticos
    @DagaanGalakticos 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good and easy to understand video. Thanks for adding to world peace through DIY comprehension!

  • @fieldsofomagh
    @fieldsofomagh 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Handy know how on finding shorts.

    • @JunkyDIYguy
      @JunkyDIYguy  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Some German cars require reprogramming the ECU if you disconnect the battery. So sometimes this is the only way you can find a short unless you wanna spend big$$$ reprogramming the ecu.

    • @TheBigDaddy313
      @TheBigDaddy313 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tom OConnor ..l.,

  • @عبدالملكاحمد-ث8ح
    @عبدالملكاحمد-ث8ح 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this the test for professional people ,,,
    thanks a lot man

  • @apackwestbound5946
    @apackwestbound5946 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Extremely IMPRESSIVE: clear, concise, accurate - what a GREAT video! I subscribed-thank you!

  • @niacal4nia
    @niacal4nia 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Disconnecting the negative battery on some newer cars such as VWs and Jaguars could cause a loss of throttle settings and a dealer scan tool is the only way to get the car started.

    • @JoelAutomotiveInaction
      @JoelAutomotiveInaction 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      niacal4nia you are righ vw and audi every time you erase codes or disconect the batery you have to do throttle body relearn

    • @Av987
      @Av987 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      One more reason to never buy an Audi or VW

    • @jonasfunride
      @jonasfunride 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Av987 its not only audi. I have Audi and Nissan, its THE same with Nissan.

    • @hoosenkhan8553
      @hoosenkhan8553 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is not true one does not need to re-align or do basic settings in a new Audi or VW when the battery is disconnected. The ECU automatically does this all you need to do is leave the ignition turned on for a few seconds after the battery is Re-connected..

    • @Suhdooper
      @Suhdooper 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol no

  • @matjoe272
    @matjoe272 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good presentation and techniques used. From a very appreciative DIY guy.

  • @SpaghettiEnterprises
    @SpaghettiEnterprises 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    7:41 Sweet dolly zoom lol

    • @mitchjohnson4714
      @mitchjohnson4714 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That remote just realized that the radio is planning on assassinating the president.

  • @kj9219
    @kj9219 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done. Concise and clear. I had no idea you can check blade fuses that way.

  • @moisty254
    @moisty254 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a great video, I've gotta come back to it every couple years to refresh my memory :)

  • @Andrea_eTi
    @Andrea_eTi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    You have find a parasitic draw, a short is something that blow a fuse

  • @DSpeir-pi6tm
    @DSpeir-pi6tm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're a smart man . Best problem solving video I've seen . Thank you :)

  • @1970sureconnection
    @1970sureconnection 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy is great. He knows his stuff!! I like this guy . !!!

  • @juergenscholl2843
    @juergenscholl2843 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The fuses actually do NOT protect the components, their functions are to protect the installation and avoid electrical fires. (1.13)
    1 - If a component draws too much current it already is bad and the only thing left to protect is the wiring...
    2 - If there's a short to ground causing higher current flow than a component can stand, this short will take place before the component and the high current doesn't even flow through it.
    Think about it😏

    • @maxwebster7572
      @maxwebster7572 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      A short to ground can occur after the component between 1 or more loads and may not blow a fuse.

    • @williammorace28
      @williammorace28 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Smart person who wrote this your right!

    • @maxwebster7572
      @maxwebster7572 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Correct in a basic ckt unless the short occurs after the load, spikes and takes out an IC or other sensitive components or cause shunting.

    • @juergenscholl2843
      @juergenscholl2843 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      max webster
      If the short takes place after the component current flow will be limited by the component itself to the amount the circuit was designed for.

    • @maxwebster7572
      @maxwebster7572 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not necessarily. It will be limited by the fuse which is there to protect the wire not the ckt.

  • @deanraddick9041
    @deanraddick9041 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was very well put together. Very nice instructions!!! Thank you

  • @BonJunCuevas
    @BonJunCuevas 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Easy to understand and clear illustrations.

  • @immanuelshemuketa7181
    @immanuelshemuketa7181 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow now I know how to find a short quickly. thanks a lot

  • @ijavaid5121
    @ijavaid5121 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I have few questions if you could kindly share your input.
    1- At sleep mode meter is showing 0.05 amps, is it normal for a 2019 lexus nx300 (SUV)?
    2- I see spark when i touch the black color lead to the battery terminal (-ive side), does that mean i have a short? i don't have any blown fuse.
    3- What things you would recommend to test on a car that went thorough flood water?

    • @eyebrowsthanks2006
      @eyebrowsthanks2006 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      1) 0.05A=50mA that's quite normal for me
      2) most car does that, i guess that is because the circuit has capacitors, hence the sparks.

  • @Brocambro1
    @Brocambro1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man u definitely has some outstanding teaching skills

  • @hansotimunda
    @hansotimunda 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good , simple and straightforward troubleshooting.......

  • @daniscott143
    @daniscott143 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Appreciate your video. I'd really like to know what you mean by "modern car". I have no idea which of the two tests you showed I should use for my vehicle.

  • @middlecovemotors2474
    @middlecovemotors2474 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your diagrams are perfectly awesome.

  • @dq79ctm81
    @dq79ctm81 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow great video. Well done in all factors and clear witch allows anyone to understand it. Good my friend

  • @indikaprabash8084
    @indikaprabash8084 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great great,Thank you very much.
    Cheers from Denmark 🇩🇰

  • @MrSoulman74
    @MrSoulman74 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Be careful if you have an alarm fitted because as soon as you make the circuit between the chassis earth and the battery negative you may get a current surge as the alarm arms it's self, and blow the fuse in your meter or fry it if it doesn't have an internal fuse, I know this from personal experience. Better to use a DC clamp meter if you can.

  • @donnaloshe1607
    @donnaloshe1607 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you !!!!! I followed your approach and located the source of my problem. As luck would have it, it was the absolute LAST of 27 fuses that I pulled!!!

    • @toddinthemiddle
      @toddinthemiddle 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      donna:
      lucky you!!

    • @ericscaillet2232
      @ericscaillet2232 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Often it works out like this. ...hardly ever the first one😒

  • @Y3KSeji
    @Y3KSeji 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't tell you how much money and time wasting with mechanics you just saved me!!

  • @dadybig6522
    @dadybig6522 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love the way you did this video

  • @TATEXPRESSINC
    @TATEXPRESSINC 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job on the video👍🏻

  • @mohammad45h
    @mohammad45h 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    ارزوی سلامتی وتندرستی برایتان دارم جناب مهندس عزیزم...👍....👍.....👍......

  • @goochi5544
    @goochi5544 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good tutorial. No flailing arms. No cats or grinning horses. Thanks.

  • @themechanicaldude3176
    @themechanicaldude3176 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    hi, great video! but a quick question, if your subwoofer wires were short, how was the fuse not blown? or do you not have separate fuse for sub?

  • @davidogan
    @davidogan 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Unbelievable! What a great solution. Thanks.

  • @aymanzein7
    @aymanzein7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, your teaching method is amazing !
    I have 2 questions:
    1-what is the test name ? Parasitic Condor test ?
    2- Can you explain the voltage drop test ? does the voltage across short circuit fuse drops to zero or what ?

    • @donkim3493
      @donkim3493 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Parasitic draw test. Not to 0 but close.

  • @juliocesarmartinez3345
    @juliocesarmartinez3345 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have an electrical issue with my car,it had a coolant leaked and over the starter and that prevented the car from starting,no lights or anything will work,I replaced the starter and put a new battery but it drains the battery overnight, any thoughts of what could be the problem?
    Your video is very helpful I’m going to try to find the problem in the weekend. Thanks for uploading

  • @abidsaleem7457
    @abidsaleem7457 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Explanation is exceptionally well

  • @mckoylach1622
    @mckoylach1622 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great,and elaborate procedures for finding a short in circuit....

  • @kentkegley7969
    @kentkegley7969 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you sir!!! Very very helpful video on this material. And again thank you!!

  • @christopherclem6574
    @christopherclem6574 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    All instructional videos should follow your example great job

  • @AdrianJayeOnline
    @AdrianJayeOnline 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    the method is sound ! but always look at the last thing that was done to the car, great video

  • @jeffreycicero6685
    @jeffreycicero6685 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is actually not a test for a short, this is more of a parasitic drain test.

  • @jasonli7547
    @jasonli7547 ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent. You are the best of the best. you explained very clearly

  • @dimakra5486
    @dimakra5486 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A very useful video - all well explained, understandable, focused on the topic. Like!

  • @DR-xt9ux
    @DR-xt9ux 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video !
    just too much for me to do .
    my Chrysler 300
    dies out after 3 days sitting with a new battery
    So I’m just going to break down and bring it to the mechanic and hope he knows what he’s doing 🤞

  • @sammahasona
    @sammahasona 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This had some really good tips.

  • @samounakhaboucha7260
    @samounakhaboucha7260 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting and helpful video, many thanks.

  • @tabithahill1974
    @tabithahill1974 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a great video! Nice and simple. Great explanation. 👍

  • @gordonvandermerwe5640
    @gordonvandermerwe5640 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, the video is clear. Now I do understand everything much better. Tx

  • @ccaiuss
    @ccaiuss 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You had to use a resistor to protect the multimeter ! Very nice video !

  • @phill360x
    @phill360x 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very good video, I liked that you didn't drag it on