Chevrolet Equinox: Service AWD System Light On
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ต.ค. 2020
- In this video I have a look at a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox that came in from the used car guy that is having a problem with the all wheel drive system. It was a pretty quick diag.
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*UPDATE* : Josh installed a new/used rear diff along with installing OEM axle seals and driveshaft bolts. We replaced the connector on the vehicle side and replaced the module with a used one. All is well in the world now and the used car guy was super happy 👍 Sorry I wasn't able to record it. The past few months at the shop have been insane. Haven't been able to pick up a camera for weeks! Thanks for watching and being patient with me and my lack of videos. -Eric O.
Might want to check this for grammatical errors.
Eric, being insanely busy is a good thing. And no doubt to the word getting around about a real HONEST auto mechanic that also knows his stuff! No apologies needed.
Rather see you being busy and making life nice for your family, happy motoring
Plus deer season is upon us!!! Good luck with the hunt. Thoroughly enjoyed the diagnosis. Great job Eric!
Thanks for the update, chief! I was wondering if the used car guy would go for a used diff afterall!
On the basis that you went straight to the fault I'd say that was a good procedure.
well hello there bcdc! I hope you have an awesome thanksgiving and halloween! :)
What are you doing here you handsome devil
Without a doubt. I mean, some people see being thorough as checking every possibility, whilst have already found the smoking gun, why bother continuously searching for other slightly out of place things when you have already discovered the smoking gun, which is a big enough cause for it not to work as intended, to be honest, it is something that should be looked into, and the new/used rear differential unit is quite likely a good idea, considering how much OEM's want to charge for certain replacement parts, excluding them stating that "It can only be bought as a full assembly"
I’m glad I’m in good company
Since I’m early I’d just like to say I’m a new sub from seeing your videos once in a while from the TH-cam algorithm and I really admire your professionalism and honesty in repairs. Thanks for all your hard work.
Your the best mechanic, period.
Eric has a talent, a true gift, of bringing entertainment into what could be called boring diagnostic procedures
Eric-O, thanks for all your input. You, Ivan, SD, ERTCG, Keith and alot of the guys who put efforts into making these videos that we all watch daily. Just wanna say thanks
Best auto repair channel bar none. To the point.....entertaining and informative. Well done.
I was just thinking that the world could use another SMA video right about now.... and BAM!
Hi Eric, just thinking about SMA and there you are!! Awesome.
Best car related channel on TH-cam !
Yeah Eric! The lack of videos has made me take an interest in our russian repair guy at pine hollow you shout out to every so often.
I'm a new tech looking to get into the diagnostic side of things. Your videos help alot with ideas and the thought process that goes into a diag. looking to make some of those nifty test lights soon here. Excellent work! Thanks Eric 🔥💯
I love the way you are methodical and come up with a logical plan and follow thru. All these new cars are so computerized that you need to diagnose what you are looking for before you stick your meat hooks into it. Keep up the great work!👍👍👍
Never boring. Always informative and very entertaining.
As always you come through with a great video! I really enjoy watching and even though I dont own these cars you regularly work on I always learn from you. Thank you
Once again I learn the value of a good lookee loo at the schematic before going under the car. I may have a little vertigo but I am also the beneficiary of watching a master at work. Thanks for the great video Eric!
It does not matter to me what module or system Eric is diagnosing because I want to better myself with using a scan tool and he knows how to use one. Thank you, Eric O
Thank you! I have been watching videos from 5years ago. I am hooked!
Hi from Australia Eric. I really appreciated you thinking out loud while interpreting the service data and schematics. 'This is what it says/shows, and that actually means...' Helped me understand the way you came up with your plan. Thankyou
It's just amazing how much information the computer on these modern cars gives you. Cars actually are communicating with the diagnosis equipment like having a conversation!!! That's crazy!!!. I would trust my truck to you in a blink of an eye my friend. Great diagnosis.
Love the channel, ive learned quite a bit from you. Im just a backyard mechanic for my own junk but I love seeing how to do things correctly and applying it on my own vehicles.
Good job Eric O. I agree with you on diagnosed before visual inspection thanks for sharing
Thanks again Eric
I do exactly what you did in this video
Need direction a plan then the visual.
In the end it saves me time and my customers trust
Hey we’ve been straight out also booked till Oct 16th..
Please say Hi to the Mrs and Kiddos and everyone be safe!!!
Nice diag thanks for taking us along Eric!
Great video Eric, I appreciate how you show your entire process!
Hope everything's going well for you man!
Nicely done! Anyone can replace parts and call themselves a mechanic but your diagnostic procedures are spot on. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to the next video. THX MN NY
Hold on kids. Round and round he goes. Where he stops, nobody knows. Thank you Dr. O. Good job. Have a blessed and safe week to you and your family.
Very interesting to watch this video Eric O. Great diagnosis and explanation complete with close up of the green crusties. I enjoy the hunt and explanation along the way to find these faults.
Hello Eric!! Always love to see an SMA video!!!
What a legend! You’re a beast when it comes to diagnosis!
"diag down to the comments"... smooth transition...lol, luv the vids.
You are good I love watching you I have learned so much from in the last two years
Eric you are a delight to watch. I am honestly about to bring my car to you from CT just to get my awd system to work correctly.
So close to that 500k subscriber mark!!! I think you were at like 180k when I first subscribed. Videos have continued to get better and better since then, you've definitely hit your stride
your a freaking beast man anyone who has the chance to work/train under you is gonna be one good mechanic
Really good and logical diagnosis Mr O - I've never heard of a Chevy Equinox (I'm from the UK), but I guess there are similar modules with our Land Rover products. Thanks for taking the time to explain your approach to diagnostics - the theory applies to all investigations. I hope everyone in the USA are keeping well and best wishes from here. Kind regards
Definitely worth the time to look up diagrams and get some idea of how the system works. Today I diagnosed an 05 GMC with TAC issues. The throttle body had been replaced multiple time and the pigtail also. In the end it was the TAC module dropping out the 5 volt signal and obviously the sensors start reading incorrectly, truck goes to reduced power and no one is happy. It only took a few minutes to read the diagram and come up with a test. Then its a matter of waiting to catch something misbehaving.
Once again you show how to get to the cause of the problem. Excellent demonstration on how to do it.
"Sorry to bore you..." Mr. O, you never bore me. I don't have the privilege of seeing these schematics and I want to learn all I can for when I do. Watching you work on anything gives me valuable data I hope to use someday. I'll watch you change a battery.
The word is out..............You're the best at what you do and everyone with a car problem will seek you out. You will have no rest.
Always patiently waiting for the next video. Thanks.
I enjoy your diagnostic process. I was a field engineer for a computer company for years and could troubleshoot those systems easily, but just a backyard mechanic (hack, lol) , building my own cars for kicks...I'm learning a lot watching a Pro in action..
Awesome job Eric! Your the best!!!!
happy to see you back been missing your content eric o say hi to mrs.o stay healthy during this demic time see you soon!!!!!
Great diagnostic and “plan” for the diagnostic!!
Not a crappy diag video. You are a great troubleshooter it's a pleasure to watch.. BTW you wound up on big clive today, he's a fan!!
There's nobody better at electrical diagnosis than you! I wish someone could solve my 2011 Ram 1500 no codes, cranks but no start on wet days. It left me stranded several times lately.
Eric O I really enjoy your videos. I learn a lot.
Been missing you. Always impressed. The rust and green pus, your part of the country showers upon you. I sure don't miss it.
Eric is probably the most detail oriented mechanic I've ever seen. With accumulated knowledge, skill and experience I hope to be this good in time!
lotz better than that other eric guy.btw, has he been seen lately?
Eric, what I like most about your diagnosis process, is that you have a plan. What failed? Why? How does this work? I try to follow a similar approach to repairing vehicles. The cool thing is, if you follow the plan, it usually takes you right to the failure. Thanks for the videos and follow the plan!!!
Good diagnosis,progression was spot on.
Missed ya dude ! Haven’t watched for a while glad to be back
Great job like always 👏 👍 👌 🙌
Nothing wrong with your diagnosis approach or ethos at all Eric..👍👍👍 Alex.
Finally another SMA video! I am hooked on these!
Just like phonics !
I hear ya hooked myself
Constantly impressed.
Thanks for taking the time to make the video. We’ve missed a good diag. Would love to see some pico action if you get a chance!
The guys who say you can't fix a car from a computer are the ones who send you the cars they can't fix after throwing a bunch of used parts at the problem and are on the second or third call back. Today you need every tool you can get your hands on to show you the way. You have proven this time and again, that rabbit hole is very deep, dark and expensive. Nice work!
I love your work. Thankyou.
Great work on the diagnosis as usual. And remember, if you can do it, I'll let you.
"If you can do it, what the hell are you bringing it to me for?!"
Great job and video like always
Great video as usual thanks Mr O
I don't understand how anyone can be critical of the methodology of using a scanning tool to quickly narrow down where you need to start on a repair. It's just as valuable of a tool as your impact wrenches and sockets. I enjoyed this video and that's all that matters. Great Job!
New subscriber. I'm liking your videos and your personality so I think I'll stick around and see what happens. Thanks
Thank you. Keep the videos coming.
Did throw that mirror down for my gee thanks your the best...Really your one of the best on youtube keep up the good work OH HI Eric
As usual,great work,thanks.
I like your methods. I worked in a totally different field, IT. Troubleshooting is troubleshooting, guessing is guessing. Today's cars are half computer and comms. Almost half your repairs are electric, ore require digital or electrical testing. You are correct about moving things and a problem may temporarily disappear without explanation or understanding. How about shorting something and eating the repair? All because of guess work or a lack of understanding,
I like the way you do it you're teaching me something so go ahead do it to it
Nice Diagnostic work 👌
Think you should have your own TV show you certainly have a nacky way to keep folks tuned to your channel 👍
Thanks for cranking this one out and even a followup comment, I'm surprised used-car-guy let you have the job.
i just bought that astro light. great light!
Great job like always Eric its was nice to see new video it's been while myfriend
Thanks for the videos iv learned alot from your post
Your right Mr O. Knowing is half the battle. Good diagnosis.
Mechanics like South Main Auto truly dont charge enough for their service.
Dang it, no trip to the junkyard. Haha, maybe next time. Thanks Dr. O!
Excellent video Eric as usual you hit the nail right on the head, wow what a mess. I'm sure you've seen a lot worse in your years. Anyways stay safe and stay well and as always God bless
Hi! Good software. Looks like ancient Manufacturers Shop Manuals i have seen in the seventie's while working in Ford Assembly Plant in Venezuela.
Hey Eric, your videos are always informative, interesting and wrapped in appropriate amount of sarcasm / humor. Having more of them would be great. Any chance to get Hanna back part-time to once again be your / Josh / Jason's camera person?
Had a similar issue on a caddy. The green goblin had moved in. Cool find
Most excellent diagnosis,,, :-)
Nice shout out from bigclive!
Both my wife & i miss the what's up Wednesday stuff
Have I ever mentioned how much I hate mid-roll ads? Love your videos, hate the mid-roll ads.
Gotta love the meanie greenies especially when you find them in the harness's most inaccessible spots.
Yeah, almost always in some spot where you can't get to it easily and you have to say some very not so family-friendly words while correcting it. In fact, there are a few engineers out there that if I ever meet them, I'm going to punch them in the mouth. LOL
i just see astro "challenge accepted eric! let us know if its up to par for you, heres a freebie" lol, thanks for the share! did not see the missing pin coming
Go to Harbor Freight, get one of their cheap led forehead-worn flashlights, and see if that works when you just can't get that #@!$! light where you want it.
A map is needed when entering unknown territory, or a person could end up going in circles, getting nowhere.
It's real interesting how other shops send 'I quit' jobs to Eric for repairs. It's also interesting watching the thought process toward finding strange trouble.
Erio's videos should be part of any automotive course, they are great teaching tools.
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well...look at the big brain on brad.
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@@LTVoyager or the ones that think they know it all, but don't know squat. I think an Amp is also representative of one Coulomb (6.24*10EE18) of electrons flowing past a point in a wire in one second. ;) The interesting thing is that Volts have nothing (directly) to do with it, other than dictating how many Coulombs will pass by each second, based upon the resistance (Ohms). All of these terms are derived from the names of giants. Never forget James Watt either, he was all about work (and power). Everyone working with wires flowing "juice", should do themselves a favor and learn the difference between power and energy and how that relates to work. Energy is how much work can I do, power is how fast can I get it done. You don't buy power from the power company, you buy energy. ;)
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Nice Eric!
Good job CK
I completely forgot about your channel because TH-cam changed my notification preferences, but thanks to BigCliveDotCom I came back!
Digging your videos Eric!
Spot on once again
Best video I actually enjoyed watching do to some of your remarks being so darn 😆🤣💯🙂👍
Great video
Glad you got the job! By the way, "Big Clive" spoke kindly of you in his last video while taking to bits a clock spring for a Ford pickup. Check it out!
Yeah I saw that video and it was extremely good. Well worth watching.
Hey mirror ! LOL . I LOVE THE WORK AT YOUR SHOP
Nice work!