This Subaru Will Steer You Into On Coming Traffic!!

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  • @SouthMainAuto
    @SouthMainAuto  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +612

    PSA- The way I edited this video is way out of my norm. 98% of you know that. Before the complaints start flowing in realize this is not normal and is not a permanent change. I was short on time but still wanted to give you something that might be helpful.
    -Eric O.

    • @averywellsand888
      @averywellsand888 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      As an owner of a 2018 subaru with eps I am thankful.

    • @donk7978
      @donk7978 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

      Unconventional or not, thanks for bringing us along. I have two Subaru's in the family and live in PA. It's nice to know in advance what I have to look forward to. 😊

    • @dennisharvey4499
      @dennisharvey4499 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      I actually preferred the fast mo. You had already explained clearly what needed to be done, so fast mo got us to the end quicker.

    • @courier11sec
      @courier11sec 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Wait what was wrong with it? Doesn't seem like a big in depth investigation was an option here. Sometimes ya gotta do the obvious fix. I'm gonna choke saying this, but the Prius EPS is a much much better system. *ducks

    • @blder56
      @blder56 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      No apology necessary. We're just happy you took some time out of that crazy sked you've got going on there to enlighten us, as usual!
      Looking forward to the next video, especially the Subaru one.

  • @MrKStagg18
    @MrKStagg18 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +241

    I'm a tech at a Subaru dealership in eastern Canada (extreme rust belt). This steering rack issue is common, with daily repairs. Subaru Canada has enhanced the warranty on these steering racks to 10yr/unlimted milage. Not sure if this pertains to American Subaru's or not. Might be something worth looking into!

    • @jmabs5096
      @jmabs5096 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We don't get warranty work or recalls until enough people die from said problems.

    • @operationoverloard
      @operationoverloard 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Nice of Subaru of Canada to do so. Thanks for your suggestion.

    • @johnwsimpson3153
      @johnwsimpson3153 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Is it possible to replace just the sensor?
      If replacing the whole rack, is the old one remanufactured with a new sensor plus other parts that need to be replaced?

    • @jeffg1149
      @jeffg1149 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      Subaru tech here in ny. Call either subaru directly or have the dealer run the vin for coverage. They extended the warranty on most of those.

    • @robertsmith2956
      @robertsmith2956 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@johnwsimpson3153 Nope, you have to buy the $2K rack, no sale for 50 cent sensor.
      You can't even buy the information to test the sensor.

  • @vwwrenchie314
    @vwwrenchie314 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +152

    What a guy ...!
    15 cars to fix and still putting out video content for us plebes!
    Way to go Eric O.😎👍🇨🇦

    • @tyree9055
      @tyree9055 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      He just needs to hire another mechanic and entirely focus on his camera hobby...
      🤣👍

  • @steveo6631
    @steveo6631 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +121

    I could feel your frustration through my monitor... No service info, no tests, you did the only thing you could, but it did verify the problem... I appreciate the time and effort it takes to produce these videos and I've enjoyed every one of them for 10 years now... Wow, time freakin' flies, my guy... I hope you still have fun producing videos and that it doesn't interfere too much with regular life... Regards

  • @65bugnut
    @65bugnut 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +167

    Don't apologize for the video Mr O. You found the problem, verified the problem, and made the repair. That's the way it should go.

    • @peters9929
      @peters9929 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Totally agree

    • @thehound5794
      @thehound5794 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      What Eric did was a valuable public service and hopefully the local news media will have him on to discuss dangerous steering system so many of today’s cars have. The public needs to be warned about this absurd and foolish engineering.

    • @richardracette6162
      @richardracette6162 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I thought it was a great video, educational and entertaining. Eric O, fastest torch in the East!

    • @beauhatman4395
      @beauhatman4395 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@thehound5794 Lookin' to the "local news media" for help with ANYTHING is a sure sign that you're severely misinformed! The public needs to be warned about a LOT of "absurd and foolish" things. Unfortunately, if you're depending on the "local news media", for knowledge and guidance, you're in deep doodoo.....

    • @davestarr7112
      @davestarr7112 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No need to apologize at all, Eric. I felt the video was well organized, told the story well, and helped me learn quite a bit. Thanks, as always and I still want to know about the "Gulf" hat, LoL.

  • @OzFrog48Z
    @OzFrog48Z 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +63

    I do some work for a Subaru shop. So far they have sent everyone with this problem to Subaru and they are covering the steering rack under an extended warranty. It's a common problem and I'm surprised something this dangerous isn't addressed with a recall. If your customer complains to Subaru of America they might be able to recover some of the cost.

    • @ovalteen4404
      @ovalteen4404 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      I would expect that with only 7000 miles, this car ought to have its bumper-bumper warranty still in effect too, regardless of the status of the steering pinion itself.

    • @oldcynic6964
      @oldcynic6964 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Give it a try. Tell them what Subaru Canada is doing. Refer to the TSB. The worst they can do is say "No".

    • @twig3288
      @twig3288 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Definitely ask for reimbursement.
      In the UK the government MOT website contains outstanding recall information.

  • @kenmohler4081
    @kenmohler4081 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +58

    I continue to be impressed that you can work on whatever rolls in the door. You look it over, say I’m gonna have to remove that jiggly bit there, torch that nut there, check some grounds and powers, and poof! It all works and there never seems to be any parts left over. Just amazing!

    • @Cheepchipsable
      @Cheepchipsable 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Well he doesn't do most Euro cars.
      I'm sure he can fix them but the it's probably not cost effective for him to invest the time and resources for the handful of per year he would see.
      He sends those to PHAD...

    • @guess1866
      @guess1866 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I doubt there are a ton of high dollar euro cars in that area.

    • @snoopdogie187
      @snoopdogie187 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Cheepchipsable Also, Euro cars usually have very specific tools that American and Asian brands will never use. I've bought tools just for Euro brands just helping people as a diy person. Some stuff isn't worth touching on them when you don't have the correct tool.

  • @DeanHagler
    @DeanHagler 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +132

    I'm a retired engineer for a major USA, Tier One supplier of EP systems for OEM's around the world. Your plan to plug in the new EPS system to confirm the steering system fault was genius as you lacked any diagnostic information. I can give you generic information on the torque and position sensor designs (at least for the systems my company built). You were correct in that the fault did lie in the torque sensor for this pinion-assist EPS as your scan tool data confirmed. These EPS torque sensors generally rely on magnets and hall-effect sensors to convert the amount of torque applied into an electrical signal. If either the magnets or the hall-effect sensors change location (i.e. crack, shift or break) then the calibration for the sensor will no longer be valid and there will be a voltage offset leading to a steering command. I wouldn't expect that the actual torque shaft slipped in the assembly as their interfaces tend to be very robust to avoid such an incident. Great video, it brought back lots of memories for me.

    • @fascistpedant758
      @fascistpedant758 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      The problem is that if the rack wasn't the problem, a lot of suppliers won't take it back if they suspect it's been plugged in to the vehicle.

    • @gtzgreatride
      @gtzgreatride 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Quite similar to the wheel bearing/magnetic stripe on the back of the tone ring on GM wheel bearings that detects wheel speed. Everyone uses some Hall effect sensors even today. GM would call it the yaw rate sensor. Same principle, different part name. Thinking outside of the box is the way to go.

    • @gtzgreatride
      @gtzgreatride 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      If a piece of the magnetic stripe is gone, the ABS system goes haywire. It's like going over rumble strips on the shoulder because the brakes would engage.
      I would literally look more towards the clock spring as well or any sensor area of the steering wheel or shaft. (Old technology methods are applied in new technology, just in a macro way. )
      Just throwing a few options to get you in the right direction.

    • @joemrkvicka3393
      @joemrkvicka3393 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Are they sensing torque or position?

    • @gregwarren8583
      @gregwarren8583 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm guessing that the torque sensors are Strain gauges. That would make sense, but why they would crack seems odd to me. If you ever get another one I would take the old unit apart to see what is going on. If a new unit then there should be no "core charge".

  • @vicferrarisgarage
    @vicferrarisgarage 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +78

    The long crank was a amazing video! I’ve worked on card for 39 years and never would have thought of rust jacking! Keep them coming!

    • @mikethetoolman8776
      @mikethetoolman8776 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      big issues on abs sensors also

  • @BigDaddy_MRI
    @BigDaddy_MRI 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +95

    Naaaaa!!!! It was still a great video.
    That fly-by-wire, honestly, scares me to my bones. Give me the mechanical steering any time. And I’m an Electrical Engineer, I know exactly how it works. There’s at least four or five little bitty MPU’s and maybe one SOC running that whole thing. And I’m sure there’s fail safes and dropped bits recovery routines running, but as we saw with Boeing’s angle of attack malfunction and a software program that was uber paranoid, crashes do happen. In a car, not sure where the money savings are, but you’d think the mechanical linkage from the steering wheel to the front wheels would be cheaper than all that electronics.
    But what do I know? I work on MRI Systems.
    Thanks Mr. O! I like seeing you working at the speed of sound every once in a while. 😂 Great video. 👍

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

      😂 I thought it was powered by voodoo

    • @douglasphillips1203
      @douglasphillips1203 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      The problem is that the government is mandating all the driver assist stuff because of all the idiots with their heads in their apps while driving. The only way to do that is with drive by wire.

    • @PaulLorenzini-ny2yw
      @PaulLorenzini-ny2yw 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I am never going to own a vehicle with that system, or a satellite connection. I'm 51 years old and there will be plenty of old junk until I'm done driving.

    • @alantrimble2881
      @alantrimble2881 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      @@douglasphillips1203This is why I drive cars from the ‘90s. The unnecessary electronics in new cars is maddening. I don’t need or want lane departure warnings, cameras everywhere, parking assist, etc. and I LOATHE a giant screen in the dash. All of this stuff will eventually fail and make the car undrivable.

    • @SunCityOffroadRecovery
      @SunCityOffroadRecovery 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      This isn't fly by wire. It's electric assist, fly by wire would be the same kinda setup as the electronic throttle body..... as in no mechanical connection to the steering wheel. There's still a steering shaft connected to the rack

  • @natetallman
    @natetallman 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    If you're super busy, completely understand. I'd absolutely prefer lo-fi content to no content. It's still awesome

  • @douglasphillips1203
    @douglasphillips1203 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    That's a great idea of using a potential replacement rack as a test first rather than throwing it in and hoping it worked. If it wasn't the problem then the time and money wasn't wasted on a part that wasn't the problem. Not every shop would do that ...

  • @Olk940
    @Olk940 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    No way I could do that job in one day even with the lift and a shop full of tools. But I'm a shade tree mechanic by night and a plumber by day. Thank you Mr. Eric for sharing.

  • @BrianS_IN
    @BrianS_IN 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    Hey imagine how easy this makes roundabouts! Hands off around you go! Great video again.

    • @martinburns342
      @martinburns342 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Not if you're in Australia! 😊🇦🇺

  • @Randy245850
    @Randy245850 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Your the fastest mechanic I have ever seen

  • @kjbunnyboiler
    @kjbunnyboiler 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    You know Eric’s in a hurry when he’s removing bolts while they’re still on fire🤣🤣

    • @chrisE815
      @chrisE815 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Dude is efficient

  • @davidcoates4852
    @davidcoates4852 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    "Just an unboxing video going on off camera"
    best place for them 😂

  • @ratbert86
    @ratbert86 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    That's crap that the sensor isnt a serviceable part. Great video Eric! I too often use "I didn't build it, I didn't buy it, I didn't break it." Some people consider that a poor attitude but it's 1000% the truth.

  • @lawrencehalpin6611
    @lawrencehalpin6611 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Thank you Mr. O. You are doing a great service for everyone who wants to repair their own vehicles.

  • @franksprecisionguesswork501
    @franksprecisionguesswork501 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just helped my daughter change the lower control arms on her 2005 Toyota Matrix. Funny that they looked just like the one in the video including the almost non existent rubber bushing….slight difference on the mileage though . This matrix has over 500,000 miles, original engine and transmission. Southern calif car, no rust at all!😄😄😄

    • @chrisE815
      @chrisE815 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      We have one in the family a bit under 200k miles. Thing is about to snap in half from rust

  • @alariccatlett
    @alariccatlett 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    I liked the way you did this video. Zipped right through all of the mundane parts and highlighted technical stuff. Thank you for the video.

  • @glennoliver1871
    @glennoliver1871 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    No need to apologize but that’s the kind of person and mechanic you are. Thoroughly enjoyed the video as always. I’m in the Deep South NOLA area. Had a great mechanic/ friend (forced to retire and sold his shop) that operated in your vain. It’s so refreshing to see the lengths you go to figure out what’s wrong and get the work done right and to always have the customers best interests in mind. Not only are you a fantastic mechanic but you’re a great individual. I’m not a mechanic but have always been into cars(70 now) and did what I could DIY. My work is similarly taking care of my customers and making sure they get the best deal possible. We don’t lose customers unless they die, go out of business, sell to another company or their children take over. We’ve lost customers but they tend come back because they realize that they get the best service and know we’re going to go the extra mile for them. It gives you hope that there’s still good, honest and genuine top quality individuals that always provide top customer service. Sadly lacking is today’s world.

    • @ronw59
      @ronw59 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And getting to be fewer & fewer all of the time.

  • @courier11sec
    @courier11sec 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Gotta love when the factory service procedure is effectively "replace with known good unit'.

    • @hkfan4596
      @hkfan4596 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Makes me never want to own a subaru if that's the service data that is provided.

    • @courier11sec
      @courier11sec 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@hkfan4596 I've got some bad news about a lot of different makes then, friend..

    • @hkfan4596
      @hkfan4596 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@courier11sec I hear some makes are good, like hyundai and bmw.

  • @MyRadDesign
    @MyRadDesign 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Eric, you have nothing to apologize for. You are an awesome mechanic, and TH-cam content creator. I'm amazed you can make these videos and keep up with your shop work. These electric power steering systems scare the heck out of me, as it is possible for them to fail at any point and steer you in the most dangerous direction possible with amazing force. I'm surprised that these systems passed the manufacturer's internal design review, let alone the various government agencies that are supposed to keep our cars safe to drive. While this vehicle uses a hall effect sensor for steering wheel torque, others use potentiometers to sense the rack position and torque. (Ford Escape/Mariner as a case in point). Anyone that has had an old radio with a noisy volume control knows the problems that can occur with old potentiometers. Now consider that sometimes noisy sensor is telling a high torque motor to position your steering rack! No wonder they are often subject to factory recalls. Keep up the great work!

  • @rbailey225
    @rbailey225 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    Had to do a full blast of the parts cannon at my son's Subaru BRZ. Replaced the column mounted power steering motor and a new steering angle sensor/clock spring. It wasn't cheap but it worked. He's lucky dad watches South Main Auto channel or it would have been a lot more. A quick re-calibration of the steering angle sensor and he was back in business. The Autel is a money saver.....best 1500 I've spent on a tool.

    • @JamesAgans
      @JamesAgans 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Lolol I remember when $1500 bought you a good used truck. Now it buys a cap for 1 tooth. Lololol

    • @DeweyCheatumNHoweLLC
      @DeweyCheatumNHoweLLC 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      @@JamesAgans At Aspen Dental, 1500 would be the down payment

    • @KStewart-th4sk
      @KStewart-th4sk 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@DeweyCheatumNHoweLLC Finding a dentist who isn't an outright crook is another problem. One of the TV networks here in Canada (CBC i think) did an expose type show. The honest dentists said the person needed very little done while the crooks said the person needed something like $10-12K worth of work and that was probably 15 years back now that i saw that show. I've had the same BS happen to me and now i have a mouthful of problems and lots of money spent.

    • @twig3288
      @twig3288 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Maybe Eric should branch out, South Main Auto and Dental
      He’s already got the tools, he just needs to get the chair

    • @DeweyCheatumNHoweLLC
      @DeweyCheatumNHoweLLC 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@twig3288 how many "uggaduggas" to extract a wisdom tooth? Or do you use Big Nasty?

  • @davidturner4639
    @davidturner4639 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    A new for model 2027, repair decision tree. Does vehicle behave normally? YES: Instruct customer to keep driving. NO: Replace vehicle.
    Good video Eric, like the variety of styles. All part of the virtual SMA family.

  • @TheWilliamhfulton
    @TheWilliamhfulton 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +267

    There is a TSB from subaru for this exact problem (uneven assist and cracked torque sensor). I'm surprised you didn't come acros it on identifix. I've replaced a few of them now, but the local Scooby dealer has done some goodwill warraty replcements lately. Should be a recall! Great video Eric. Keep them coming! (TSB number 04-21-18)

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +87

      Oh no kidding I need to go look again. I always check for TSB's too!

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +125

      When I ordered it from Subaru he told me they have never sold one!!

    • @TexasSpectre
      @TexasSpectre 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +50

      @@SouthMainAuto Perhaps that's because in your area they rust away before they become a problem? 😛

    • @qapncrunch
      @qapncrunch 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@plowe6751 service info is available, it's not free tho. Or cheap

    • @markh3057
      @markh3057 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

      @@SouthMainAuto Oldest Dealership Fib out there!

  • @braddokken9191
    @braddokken9191 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Watching you work at 4x speed shows how efficient you are. Not a lot of fumbling around! It's like you have been doing this for a while!

  • @dave_n8pu
    @dave_n8pu 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Thanks for taking the time to bring us along.

  • @paulcochran1721
    @paulcochran1721 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Reminds me of MeeMa (Nana, actually) - She weighed about 98 pounds, cranking her old manual steering Ford around a corner and then just letting go of the wheel while it spun back to center and then latching on to it again... She would have had a blast in that Subaru if she didn't crash. She's been gone a long time but I still have the Ford. Great show, Eric!

  • @brucehobbs1734
    @brucehobbs1734 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Great video again sir. No apologies needed from you!

  • @oliver_klozoff
    @oliver_klozoff 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I can't be the only one who enjoys these abbreviated videos where we get a bird's eye view of what's going on right? We still get videos and content and you still get to get work done. I think it's a win-win Eric. No shame in it.

  • @ThomasACarlos
    @ThomasACarlos 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This undocumented feature would come in handy if you take the Subbie racing onto a left turn oval track. Good job on the repair.

  • @MrPoppyDuck
    @MrPoppyDuck 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    The middle of the video is not sped up. That is Mr O after having a double espresso so he can get to those 15 other cars. 😉 Thanks for a great video!

    • @Slicerwizard
      @Slicerwizard 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Exactly. Now we know how he powers through 15 cars per day.

  • @captainobvious8665
    @captainobvious8665 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Really glad you brought us along for the ride on this. A parts cannon guy might have gotten lucky here but you earned the right to be completely confident. Well done as usual!

  • @fraydnot
    @fraydnot 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My car has a similar issue, every time there is a garage sale sign it turns. Thanks for the upload

  • @Ben-says-you-are-AWESOME
    @Ben-says-you-are-AWESOME 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Good work there Mr. O.
    Every time I see a Subaru video I think 'I'm never buying one of those'. This video has NOT changed my mind!

  • @MickayG
    @MickayG 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I remember a friend had something similar happening... turned out to be the rack or the shaft was bent which caused pressure on the system making the rack think there was steering input.

  • @IgorD33
    @IgorD33 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    How isn’t this a recall? Man oh man. Manufacturers getting away with more and more

  • @ronaldbrosius7488
    @ronaldbrosius7488 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Its good that the vise grips, didn't go spinning around like crazy 😂!! Good job as always!!

    • @2aminitials
      @2aminitials 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I kind of wanted them to spin around like an off balanced washing machine.

  • @fascistpedant758
    @fascistpedant758 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    The PS is built into the column on my Escape. IIRC, I paid ~$55 for one at the U-Pull.

  • @michaelbradley7529
    @michaelbradley7529 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I kind of like the time lapse, it lets you work uninterrupted, and I get to watch it in a reasonable amount of time.

  • @ralgith
    @ralgith 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I'm always amazed and appreciative of your integrity. I wish you were local!

  • @bill8by5
    @bill8by5 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I didn't find the video untoward - other than Subaru's lack of support. I for one, liked a lot.

  • @zacharyclark118
    @zacharyclark118 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I believe Subaru has started to add an extended warranty on their electric power steering systems on certain models. Not sure if this covers corrosion though.

  • @mtebaldi1
    @mtebaldi1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    No apologies are needed; it is your business. Just set the camera up and get to work. I just wanted to let you know that talking is not necessary when you're slammed. Great job as usual Eric.

  • @Eupher72120
    @Eupher72120 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Any video you put out is a gift, Eric. No bitching from me.

  • @desertdenizen6428
    @desertdenizen6428 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    First thing I would have done is check the VIN to make sure it was built for the US market. It could have been built for their domestic market or the UK and they just got the steering wheel on the wrong side. Crashing off the road into the bushes is a feature, not a bug! Love your content.

  • @ronhannink1968
    @ronhannink1968 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Eric, I was kind of laughing because it would’ve really sucked after you put those pliers on. I was worried that if it wasn’t the rack and pinion. It would’ve spun those pliers straight into your scanner. Or worse hurt your hand. Obviously I’m glad that didn’t happen. Ron

  • @phillewis1768
    @phillewis1768 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    We don't replace them very often at our dealership, however we have replaced a handful.

  • @darinelliott3026
    @darinelliott3026 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Man I wish you and your family lived in Wichita Kansas, because my whole family would be lifetime customers. Keep up the great videos and take care.

  • @alexandercahoulan6583
    @alexandercahoulan6583 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love that excitement you get when a hopeless job, where you can see no way out, finds a path to success. You go from feeling demoralized, questioning yourself to feeling like the fing man. Truly an awesome addictive feeling. You can see Eric feel it in this video. Lol

  • @johnrobinette3725
    @johnrobinette3725 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Ford had a similar issue a couple years ago with the escape mariner a tech in my shop found out when his wife hit a water barrier.

  • @TimfromAlabama
    @TimfromAlabama 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    From someone who has been watching for a few years, don't worry about how this video had to be done. You're a mechanic working in a shop FIRST, and videographer second. Those of us who've been along the ride for some time understand, and can still follow you along with what you're doing, even in double time...lol. Even got to see the beautiful Mrs O. So, all in all, a perfect video and proof of why you should retire from the PRNY and move to the AL...lol. Take care and don't work too hard. Cheers.

  • @averywellsand888
    @averywellsand888 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    With 2x, plus whatever you speed you added, it makes it look like you had some extra stimulant in addition to your coffee

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I edited to 800% increase haha

  • @greggismyname
    @greggismyname 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Gotta love "the Northeast" ... I grew up in Minnesota... I understand rust. Owned a VW with 4 flapping fenders with rusted through bolt holes. Sold it here in Vegas. Sorry not related to this video but had to get out the rust of my brain. My Chevy Tahoe with 300K + has no rust. Thanks for another great video. I learn a little each one. You are by far the greatest trouble shooter as I am great with electronics and somewhere we cross. Thank you Mr. O!

  • @anthonymakley1530
    @anthonymakley1530 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I knew Eric had super powers we finally caught it on video

  • @william121852
    @william121852 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just replaced the steering rack on my 05 Legacy Turbo , standard power steering w/pump , and did not have that much trouble during the replacement . Replacing the fluid and bleeding the unit was time consuming to a point , but not to bad . Could not afford to let a shop do it , I'm 72 yrs old and still doing my own mechanical work , did it my whole life !

  • @donniev8181
    @donniev8181 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I sure hope that I am able to drive my Toyota the 4 hours to Avoca to Eric O at South Main Auto so I can confidently get my electric steering rack fixed if she ever starts trying to throw me into oncoming traffic Thanks Eric for another interesting fix!

  • @ronw59
    @ronw59 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Eric isn't a mechanic, but he plays one on the interweb. A helluvan actor! Great job Sir O, as it's a pleasure to watch a talented & caring person do their work. Thank you for sharing, as always.

  • @josephbaker677
    @josephbaker677 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Great video! Even Venessa showed up in speed screen. Love Ya Guy.

  • @WreckDiver99
    @WreckDiver99 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Eric, I actually liked this for a change. No need to show every cut, every bolt removal, every swing of the Tonya Harding 2000. A feller approves!

  • @MiamiZombie2012
    @MiamiZombie2012 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    That's an OEM feature. Factory drift mode.

  • @missulu
    @missulu 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You've convinced me that Subaru is crap! This much work on 70k miles? It looks like there is a crack in the housing of the torque angle sensor too. Subaru should reimburse this customer... Great video, thanks for sharing with us!

  • @danlemke6407
    @danlemke6407 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    No rest for the wicked. Just kiddin, you seem to be a stand up guy. I got to admit my eyes are still blinking...Thing is I/we appreciate all the time you spend with us. I hope you know that. No trust issues... Cept for maybe that unmarked pair of visegrips that looked like Chinesium. Just giving you crapola. Thanks so much.

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      You do know vice grips are made in China since 2008 right? These are made by TopTul. Way better than vice grip ever thought of being ;-)

    • @danlemke6407
      @danlemke6407 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@SouthMainAuto I actually didn't know that, but suspected. I just noticed it looked like they were unmarked, but would have been aghast if they actually were Chinesium, even though we know where you got the creaky stool... You run an awesome shop and have tools I could only wish for, although I have bought several you have used and one was the UV light, another was the Snap-on pin nose pliers of which I got the two sizes and don't regret it. BTW... Are they not called Cotter "Keys"? WGAS... Right? And to top it off, I have not heard of TopTul. I will have to check it out.

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@danlemke6407 toptul makes some really good tools. Wish they were easier to get in the USA

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@danlemke6407 www.toptul.com/en/product-c61949/Mechanics-Tool-Set-EPE-Foam-Trays.html

  • @stripedbassassassin
    @stripedbassassassin 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love how your honest and don't waste people's money just throwing parts around.

  • @Zatoichinisanyon
    @Zatoichinisanyon 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Looks like there may be a warranty extension for the steering gear box for 2012-2018 Subarus, goes for 10 years. No service data, just the google (nhtsa website). Maybe the owner can get reimbursement. Good video, by the way.

    • @mediocreman2
      @mediocreman2 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So it's already out of warranty for a lot of cars then. I guess if the car crashes for you, you don't have to worry about getting a steering rack fixed.

  • @lpscruggsiii
    @lpscruggsiii 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I agree with your "mechanical/ electrical problem" about ghosts in the machine. I'm a recently retired industrial mechanic machine operator trying to be a good D.I.Y.er. I have always wondered if these modern "fly by wire" throttle controls, electric power steering, and such could be corrupted by poorly done maintenance or other outside forces. You have shown "Yes it can" That's something my father who was in the aerospace industry had to overcome at the beginning of the fly-by-wire aircraft at the beginning of their hi-tech computer use. Thanks for this video as you prove it to be a genuine concern for all of us mechanics. Again your "eyes" and investigative skills ring true. As the peanut gallery would say "very interesting and fascinating" Thanks.

  • @uluz2a6
    @uluz2a6 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Finally! Throwing a part at it was the right call! 😂 I love it

  • @peterbowling2410
    @peterbowling2410 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Another great video Eric. Your honesty and will to not rip off the customer is a credit to you. Thank you.

  • @notrut
    @notrut 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    WOW ... surely Subaru have a TSB/Recall on that? Unless it's related to previous RTA repairs?

  • @Frank_C
    @Frank_C 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for the cricket in the background giving us the car repair play by play…….classic.👍🏻

  • @vicferrarisgarage
    @vicferrarisgarage 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    We are going to die at the hands of comfort & technology.
    This video helped me enjoy my lunch. 😅
    Keep the coming

    • @dddevildogg
      @dddevildogg 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ARNOLD WARNED US with The Terminator

  • @92Pony
    @92Pony 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love, love, LOVE the candor and honesty!!! Without a doubt, the best YT mechanic channel!!

  • @SGDeGalvez
    @SGDeGalvez 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    its amazing how many safety gadgets are required by law, but the obvious death traps are overlooked...by the same eyes.

  • @realpropanetank
    @realpropanetank 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Format seemed fine to me. I usually skip around on the mundane dirty work anyways. So good format 👍. Not to sound like a free loader but the troubleshooting process, hot tips, education, and top notch commentary is what I watch for. I’m slowly trying to bring your methodology to my work place but the problem we have is no service data. A guy can only do so much without, but luckily we’re not fixing our own stuff too much. Lots of waste in the wing and pray.

  • @wesleypulkka7447
    @wesleypulkka7447 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Eric, great video and thanks for "steering" me away from Subaru's and any other electric only steering cars! Since I'm retired my trouble free 167,000 mile '98 Camry with like new interior, rust-free body and sweet running engine and my clean and straight 108,000 mile '97 Nissan pickup will serve me for years to come! The more I see of your work on much newer cars and trucks the less I want any of them! For that you have my boundless gratitude!

    • @braaapattack2937
      @braaapattack2937 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have 212k on a corolla that has the electric steering (2011) and it’s been a trouble free system

    • @Cybersawz
      @Cybersawz 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@braaapattack2937 That's because it's a Toyota.

  • @markfox5171
    @markfox5171 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of my clients replaced the entire front end and the transmission with under 200k on their suburb. I don't think I would buy one. This video has further convinced me

  • @wdhewson
    @wdhewson 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Ain't no Suuby in my future !!!

    • @VegasEdo
      @VegasEdo 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Ah well, pick your poison. Every manufacturer has their pitfalls.

  • @matthewfreeman530
    @matthewfreeman530 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This was an awesome video as always. Some say he is a troubleshooting savant, some say he can work 10x faster when being filmed, all we know is, we call him Eric O.!

  • @andykidwell6187
    @andykidwell6187 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    You go to take a bite of your McDonald's and the electronic steering rack sends you into oncoming traffic..

    • @paulmoir4452
      @paulmoir4452 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      That's how we got here in the first place! Eating while driving -> needs lane assist -> needs electric steering. Well, at least for me: I know some other people have real talent in this regard. Maybe it should be an Olympic sport?

  • @Codadams
    @Codadams 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Eric thanks for bringing us along - we know videoing and editing takes a lot of time and effort. We watch for the entertainment and even though you didn't show us every single small step this was still great. Much appreciated for everything you do!! Even when you are in a hurry you show us more than most do - so don't worry about it.

  • @hynestimothy411
    @hynestimothy411 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Something right out of a Terminator movie, don't pay your bills it'll take you to jail 😂

    • @calvinculpalt
      @calvinculpalt 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It'll repo itself lol

  • @BWGPEI
    @BWGPEI 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As an owner of a 2018 Outback, this was a sobering bit of information. Many Thanks!

  • @JamesAgans
    @JamesAgans 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    How can a MFGR be so stupid as to put something like this on a car? How many times have I said that we are going backwards. Every sensor, module, plug, and so called feature adds more and more complexity to what was once a very reliable means of transportation. Eric is as good as it gets, and if he is perplexed, just imagine what an old timer like me has to go through.

  • @gregsly1247
    @gregsly1247 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Sounds like the cricket is back 😅😅
    Also, regardless of the format your videos are always informative and fun to watch.

  • @theomurphyross8338
    @theomurphyross8338 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Meanwhile on the other side of the world (Australia) I had a rear wheel bearing FALL out of a 2009 outback and nearly collect a toe.
    Crazy how different issues occur in different places.
    Keep up the good work, always inspiring to younger techs like myself

  • @KM-os4be
    @KM-os4be 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    So one of those Subaru NASCAR editions.

  • @chrisdavis8299
    @chrisdavis8299 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Anytime a professional shows how to get the job done right it's helpful! Thank you Eric!

  • @jcnikoley
    @jcnikoley 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I believe the torque sensor also senses torque applied between the wheels and the road, and applies electrical power steering assist so that you don’t have to struggle turning the wheel. If the torque sensor is not reading correctly, it will “assist” when it’s not needed, resulting in the wheel spinning like that.

  • @brianbanks3044
    @brianbanks3044 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    that's how fast I feel like I am working....when you speed up the video.....lol...everyone thinks it's so easy when they bring their vehicle to the shop....."Just fix it".....diagnosis, sell the $2000+ job, fight with frozen bolts, bushings, fasteners....it's soooooo easy....way to go Eric

  • @firstielasty1162
    @firstielasty1162 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    It knows it's got a terminal head gasket problem and is just trying to end it all.

  • @WouterB76
    @WouterB76 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    No problem at all with this 'short cut edit'. Still very informative with a lot of modern cars coming equiped with electric steering.

  • @jeremypilot1015
    @jeremypilot1015 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    $1799 is highway robbery for a rack and pinion. Holy Crap! This is why I buy older 90s early 2000s cars. No electric anything.

    • @lilibethdoherty295
      @lilibethdoherty295 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      How often do you need to re-flash your ECU , PCM and the all important Body Control Module so all the Computers will talk to each other on those no nonsense cars of yours ?

    • @jeremypilot1015
      @jeremypilot1015 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@lilibethdoherty295 why were you buying Volkswagens? You buy Hondas and Toyotas dude.

    • @Wrang15
      @Wrang15 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In rust states cars that old are gone. 12 years has been the max I can get. Then the state if PA won't pass inspection. Too much structural rust. Last truck the frame rotted from the inside out. NM oil spraying it every 6 months.

    • @acidtechno
      @acidtechno 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      your correct , My integrale Lancia .. has its original steering rack unserviced “seals” over 30 years now. just swapped the pump last 8 months.

    • @slava_trushkin
      @slava_trushkin 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Not an option in lands of rust. But if it was, I wouldn't buy an old car after owning similar 2018 Forester for a year.
      Steering components are complex, but EyeSight is a godsend. Makes long driving a breeze. We have mostly 1 lane for each direction, roads constantly turn and there is often someone in front of me that I can't overtake because road turns or there is intersection or something else. So I just enable adaptive cruise control and relax. Car follows road turns, maintains distance to car in front of me. After long drive I don't feel tired.
      Hoping my Forester won't run into same issue, but if it does, I'm ok with that. Still better than old car.

  • @johnplump3760
    @johnplump3760 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Eric:
    I am watching you take apart much of the front end because this car that has much rust and things are bolts are rusted on. I have to give you much credit for just being able to Dis & Re assemble so much. This job really deserved an “ATTSABOY”!! Well, done!!

  • @Bizkit-ey8tw
    @Bizkit-ey8tw 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    "Kind of a scumbag move to order a new part, plug it in and see if it works." No that is not the case at all Eric. The real scumbag move is by the people of power at Subaru for not releasing service info so mechanics can figure out how to fix their f#$k ups. Good on you Eric for figuring this out. Good mechanics are going to have to more and more figure out loopholes to bypass "the man."

  • @porkchop4604
    @porkchop4604 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Man 70k miles on a Subie and a $2000 repair?? So much for reliability

    • @mediocreman2
      @mediocreman2 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Subarus haven't been reliable since 1998.

    • @elcheapo5302
      @elcheapo5302 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Dont forget the ball joints and control arms...and you just KNOW those wheel bearings are about to start singing. I'll never understand why anyone buys a Subaru.

    • @braaapattack2937
      @braaapattack2937 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@elcheapo5302someone like my neighbor. She buys a new one every 5-6 years, with an extended warranty the dealer sells her, she drives the wheels off it and buys a new one, she’s dumping oil in them at 100k and says it’s “normal”

  • @operationoverloard
    @operationoverloard 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I can understand what you did.
    On a japanese car, I once had to put a resistor of the fuel injector ohm value across the harness of an injector I could not "ohm out" due to upper plenum interference. The wiring tested good when the check engine light went out. So the injector was bad and not the wiring. Eric, I understand completely what you did. Great thinking.

  • @garycurry4600
    @garycurry4600 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Things like this are why I love my 17yo Toyota ❤

  • @rickbrodston1800
    @rickbrodston1800 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Building AC Guy says… fast is no problem- big job. Thanx for sharing what you did!