Buick Enclave: P0496 EVAP Flow During a Non-Purge Condition

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ธ.ค. 2024
  • In this video I bring you along as I diagnose and fix the classic P0496 that seems to plague these Buick Enclaves and Chevy Traverse's. A failed purge solenoid is very common on these and very easy to test right from the drivers seat using the scan tool. -Enjoy!
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  • @JPHall-qh3jy
    @JPHall-qh3jy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +245

    Eric was under 200K subscribers when I joined, and now at 650K. And still the same, down to earth honest technician. Hands down one of THE best channels on TH-cam. Thanks for the content, sir!

    • @ryanalexander984
      @ryanalexander984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      The best in my opinion. I remember when he started making videos Eric the car guy was dominating. Now Eric O gets like 200k plus viewers a video and Eric the car guy gets like 45k. Scanner Danner is good but Eric o is more entertaining .

    • @hpurey
      @hpurey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      funny enough, I just finished watching one of his videos from 2016 where he upgraded the exhaust on a Vette. Then seen this video was up. First thing I thought is he hasn't changed at all from then to now. Love this channel!

    • @coache1nine
      @coache1nine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@ryanalexander984 I learn from 'em all. They are all good dudes who know their stuff.

    • @relentless6156
      @relentless6156 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I ran across his channel alittle over a year ago and I am telling you I have never spent sooo many hours watching anyone's channel more than SMA, as a retired auto mechanic I learn something new just about everytime, I'm a S.M.A Fan 😎👍🏾

    • @jws3925
      @jws3925 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@ryanalexander984 Eric the guy is not in the same league as Eric O. Actually, I think he is kind of hack. Scanner Danner is very good as well but I am with you, Eric O. just comes across as the "good guy" down the block you can count on.

  • @katreniad1
    @katreniad1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I am a 50 year old woman, and do not know anything about a car, and yetI installed the valve BY MYSELF...ALL BECAUSE OF YOU...THANK YOU!!!!

    • @Jwebbplayz
      @Jwebbplayz ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hmm.. you should have the most likes. Good for you.

  • @madbikerwolf8664
    @madbikerwolf8664 2 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    I appreciate you making this channel. You get to the point while being entertaining and not trying to emulate a "reality TV show" and being a clown. Good luck to you and your family this year, sir.

    • @garthbutton699
      @garthbutton699 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Couldn't have put your statement any better,JUST THE FACTS and no sugar coating!

    • @simonsackett
      @simonsackett 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm just happy he doesn't sound like Kermit the frog, as so many car reviewers seem to!

    • @Martin_from_SC
      @Martin_from_SC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What do you mean? I thought if Eric didn't change the part in time HE WAS GONNA LOSE THE SHOP!!!!!! 😀😀😀

    • @markh.6687
      @markh.6687 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Martin_from_SC The fake drama is real! Wait....what?! "Eric races against time outdoors in bitter winter weather to fix a Chevy before the world ends!"

    • @darkdelta
      @darkdelta 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agree 100%

  • @davedennis6042
    @davedennis6042 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Rainman Ray mentioned you in a video. He's another good mechanic who does amazing work. He's in Florida and complains about a little rust. LOL

  • @aku2dimensional
    @aku2dimensional 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    It's nice that GM designs a small workbench on the front of the engine bay for all your tools, bolts, and parts needed to repair stuff.

    • @gungadinn
      @gungadinn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      A friend purchased the big dollar Buick Enclave when they first came out circa 2011-12. He took delivery late in the evening and the following morning driving to work, it started bucking and lurching, then dead stopped. He hit the On-Star button, to be greeted by an operator needing information from him, as the dealer hadn't forwarded any owner info from the late evening delivery.
      The operator was very professional and helpful, however my friend was very ticked that this brand new vehicle chit the bed. He offered up a reason why GM installed On-Star on the vehicle, that they knew it was going to break down and require help.
      GM had to send the technician that built the transmission as it was the first failure on the new platform and there were no spare transmissions available for replacement.

  • @leonardodavinci303
    @leonardodavinci303 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Good to see a 'driveway' fix in the snow. Makes me feel at home.

  • @michellesauls9256
    @michellesauls9256 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for posting this! I was having purge valve issues with my 2015 Enclave (sputtering or stalling at startup after refueling) and my mechanic quoted me - I kid you not - $600 for the repair. I thought that sounded high and elected to look up a repair video instead, and I, a complete novice whose only repair to date had been a tail light, was able to have this purge valve successfully replaced in less than 20 minutes with a $20 OEM part... and the decision to find a new mechanic in the future! $600 for a $20 part and

    • @danielbiskner4268
      @danielbiskner4268 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@michellesauls9256 So that fixed your problem? My 2016 enclave is doing that same exact thing. Thanks in advance!

    • @michellesauls9256
      @michellesauls9256 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      ​@danielbiskner4268 It did! I haven't had any issues with it since replacing the purge valve. Very simple, cheap repair, and no more sputtering or stalling after refueling! Got the check engine code cleared after the repair and it hasn't come back on.

    • @danielbiskner4268
      @danielbiskner4268 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @michellesauls9256 That is awesome!! Thanks for the reply. I will definitely be doing that on my own. That's crazy they quoted you 600 to repair that.

  • @vincentlallo6543
    @vincentlallo6543 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    it is nice to see that a guy who learned how to fix cars with points and hand chokes can still make some repairs like this one. i like that you used the diagnostic tool we had to use when i was young...a vacuum gauge!

  • @billthrasher3587
    @billthrasher3587 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Ive been a tech for 30 years and i find talking your way through tough issues helps although the other techs think im nuts sometimes especially when i answer myself. great vids man. keep up the good work

    • @coache1nine
      @coache1nine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      As long as you're not losing arguments to yourself, your good, lol

    • @hankhessig6586
      @hankhessig6586 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Talking to yourself is the only way to have an intelligent conversation, somedays.

    • @michaelstjohn6086
      @michaelstjohn6086 ปีที่แล้ว

      I find myself saying "that's your problem lady" "not a sponsor" and "test don't guess" all of the time

  • @earnestlady9422
    @earnestlady9422 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I have had to replace the EVAP Purge Solenoid twice on my Traverse and have only owned it for a couple years. Great video as always! Thanks, SMA!

    • @Shirkatron
      @Shirkatron 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Get ready for oil control solenoids, chains, and sprockets.

    • @chengyang9487
      @chengyang9487 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Shirkatron yeah it's a piece of shit car.

    • @mikesabin8568
      @mikesabin8568 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did you replace it with a dorman brand purge solenoid?

    • @snoopy5736
      @snoopy5736 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mikesabin8568 Better get a duralast

    • @briangray5921
      @briangray5921 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same on my Enclave. Known junk.

  • @LeeParker-p4s
    @LeeParker-p4s 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for your video. I try to do most of my own repairs but vehicles are getting so technical and more difficult to work on but this was a simple repair. You probably saved me a couple hundred bucks because of not having to go to the shop and a couple days without my vehicle.

  • @pontiacsrule8761
    @pontiacsrule8761 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you want to know how to troubleshoot a problem, these videos are for you. No annoying music, or flutter. When he replaces a part, it's a fix. This guy isn't guessing. That's why I watch his videos. Great personality to, not boring & very entertaining.

  • @theelmobad1
    @theelmobad1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Never a dull moment, when I get a notification that MR. O is at it again... making the world a better place one car at a time....

  • @TheReverendbiker
    @TheReverendbiker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I work with vehicles for a living (almost 40 years) and still can’t wait for the next video to come up - The most honest and most logic thinking tech out there - I wish you were closer - I’d be able to get you a lot of business!!!

  • @SierraOne
    @SierraOne 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Concerns = Awesome channel and video!!
    Questions = None!
    Awaiting the next exciting episode!

  • @charlie5879
    @charlie5879 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm glad you buy them snap-on tools I've seen you use I really do appreciate it because I work there. I watch your channel live it's classic TV lol . Thanks and keep it up and I'll keep watching you fix every one's problems.

  • @mr-andre
    @mr-andre 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't always like videos but when SMA comes up I like it automatically before watching because I know it'll be good

  • @jessicarendon2763
    @jessicarendon2763 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We're traveling for Christmas and we got 1500 miles away before our check engine light came on. This is the exact issue and I think we can 100% take care of it. Thank you for this!

  • @charleshill04
    @charleshill04 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video. Taught me how to change part in under 10 minutes. “If I can do it, you can do it!”

  • @bigmikelives
    @bigmikelives 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    As a GM tech, we replace these so much they finally came out with a special coverage now for these traverse/enclave. This one was probably covered. Nice fix none the less 👍👍

    • @jrich6902
      @jrich6902 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you explain how I go about this?

    • @bigmikelives
      @bigmikelives ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jrich6902 last 8 of the VIN and I can use the GM's investigator tool to see if your vehicle has coverage for purge the solenoid. If it is covered and you do have the code you'd have to go to the dealer they would check for leaks and if indeed your purge has failed they would replace at no cost.

  • @bergtechautomotive8886
    @bergtechautomotive8886 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "What should we be seeing?" That's the golden question. Many thanks as always.

  • @av8tore71
    @av8tore71 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Mr.O thanks for the video! My 2016 Chevy Traverse AWD has the same code however I did what you did and smacked it with a ball Peen hammer and now the part works it was stuck! So now I'm on my way to the local GM dealership to get me that part. Thanks a lot!!

  • @craigemery856
    @craigemery856 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Being a parts guy I can tell you we sell a TON of these things. Mr O ain't kidding when he says these are common!!

  • @fredboomboom5503
    @fredboomboom5503 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so very much for showing those step-by-step how easy not very difficult it is to work on your car when you know exactly what is wrong you’ve diagnosed it thank you for those nice step by step instructions God bless love you guys bye-bye

  • @williamfranklin6397
    @williamfranklin6397 ปีที่แล้ว

    Guy I really appreciate your help in this video cause I thought I would have to take to the dealership and I know they was going to kick me in the rear but I found that the part was cheaper than the people said they said $200.00 and by me going to the part store the part was only just $52.00 so you blessed me with that knowledge again Thanks

  • @weshawkins7165
    @weshawkins7165 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Doesn’t matter what they are I love your videos. I hit the thumbs before I even start watching. Up here in the Sierra Nevada’s in Northern Ca., 20 inches of snow the day after Christmas, no power now going on day 9. No work in my shop, no propane for the generator. Keep the videos coming.

  • @davidsoutar8508
    @davidsoutar8508 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Another great, informative video Eric! It may be 16 degrees outside here in upstate NY, but I'm trapped inside recovering from the Rona and watching TH-cam. Thanks for always putting up good, well informed videos. It's always good to see someone local to me representing the southern tier of New York with class! Thanks again and good luck to all of the "O's" this new year!

    • @alex1949
      @alex1949 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here. I'm supposed to replace a fuel line on my truck. Already pulled the bed. Now I'm in bed. Great start to 22.

    • @davidsoutar8508
      @davidsoutar8508 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@alex1949 sorry to hear it bud, I started feeling like crap Christmas night and I've got a snowplow half mounted on my truck. I hope you feel better soon and lets pray for no snow till I'm going again

    • @alex1949
      @alex1949 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@davidsoutar8508 You got it. No snow. I'm just a couple of days in, so I'm at the beginning. My wife is a nurse to boot, so she checks up on me. Never binged on TH-cam so much!

  • @dragaunas
    @dragaunas 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this guy is doing God's work, helping people work on their own cars

  • @eastunder55
    @eastunder55 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I had to watch SMA to get motivated to work on my snowblower. Best wishes in the new year to the O family and SMA most eligible bachelor.

    • @robertheinkel6225
      @robertheinkel6225 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nothing motivates you better than a big snowstorm!

  • @matts9011
    @matts9011 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    dont ever get sponsored. we love you just the way you are. straight to the point.

  • @schieder1
    @schieder1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Appreciate all these videos and all the work you do to make them. You've taught me more in these videos than I've ever learned from anyone in person.

  • @doncovington4056
    @doncovington4056 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoyed watching the snow flakes. Not seen very often in southeast Louisiana.

  • @kellyscottlindner9908
    @kellyscottlindner9908 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve learned a lot from watching your videos. Always definitely click on them when it’s a Silverado. Much more informative and entertaining then Eric the car guy.

  • @joeg9143
    @joeg9143 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Money light for Eric O = our entertainment. Happy new year

  • @johnbrossack3791
    @johnbrossack3791 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When the bays are full, working outside in the cold and snow reminds me of my youth in my home town of Buffalo.

  • @albertnieves870
    @albertnieves870 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lol Rain Man said very good thing about you. Both you guys are very good Technicians.

  • @jswope6007
    @jswope6007 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you this video !! Just found same issue with 2012 enclave. Stuck open when electrical disconnected. Thank you. Following you now

  • @mikechiodetti4482
    @mikechiodetti4482 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good work Mr. O. I don't envy you working out in the cold. Take care.

  • @vicferrarisgarage
    @vicferrarisgarage 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Eric O is honest & so the gods bless him & his family!

  • @johnmehaffey9953
    @johnmehaffey9953 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You ain’t no pansy Eric you’re more of a strong daffodil, we all look forward to seeing the daffodil it’s a sign better weather and times are ahead

  • @conrailfan6277
    @conrailfan6277 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hate working on cars in the cold
    too Eric, but stupid me just had to
    go and get my CDLs 16 years ago
    so now I'm working on my Big Truck
    and trailer in the cold and snow,
    YAHOO!!!!!

  • @robertweir9034
    @robertweir9034 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Eric, thank you for using the actron reader. A lot of us don’t have the expensive scanners and wonder how far can we diagnose a problem using simple pieces of test equipment. Have a great and happy new year to you and your family.

    • @joebar8026
      @joebar8026 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Eric is the best and reminds me of myself many years ago but I to wish sometimes he would do a few diagnostics using more common DIY tools and equipment. That said, I must confess I would loath doing this knowing that all the tools are right there to make the job a whole lot easier. 🤔

  • @richb.4374
    @richb.4374 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My day just isn't the same without watching Eric trace an electrical issue or fix a rusty beater. I've learned a lot watching Eric trace electrical gremlins. Many of the repairs I've seen him fix would have had other mechanics screaming for mercy.

  • @Thermool
    @Thermool 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I’ve been a subscriber since I think you had around 40,000k and the amount of purge solenoids for a GM product is surprising. No matter what year.
    Happy New Year to you all!

    • @psdaengr911
      @psdaengr911 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What was the time when air valves like that had some type of inline filter.

  • @peterm1643
    @peterm1643 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Same thing happened to my friends 2015 Camaro. Bought a new $30 AC Delco purge solenoid from Amazon, and fixed the issue

  • @joehomanick
    @joehomanick 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any video is a good video in my book . I don’t care if your changing a battery, I’m watching it !!!!!!! WHATS UP ERIC,!!!!

  • @garyglenn1445
    @garyglenn1445 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's amazing how fast people work when its freezing cold outside,fastest repair I've ever seen you do!!!!!!! 🤣😂😆

  • @badazz2969
    @badazz2969 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ive done this same repair many times on the traverse/enclave/acadia very very common thanks for the vid

  • @toddnelson2182
    @toddnelson2182 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are the best. I LOVE that you use a tripod when you can!

  • @dans_Learning_Curve
    @dans_Learning_Curve 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video!
    Who's for taking the old valve apart to see why it failed?
    *

  • @vicdaps6354
    @vicdaps6354 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this informative video. Great step by step explanation on how to replace the valve. Just bought one at the dealership and installed it myself. Like a charm. Great work.
    Cheers from Toronto! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🍺🇨🇦👍

  • @dga5396
    @dga5396 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Eric it is good to see you back, one of the first things i do when i turn on the computer is to see what You & Pine Hollow has posted I learn so much.

  • @jameswilliamson8050
    @jameswilliamson8050 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hope you, Mrs O & the rest of the family had a great festive keep the videos coming all the best fae Scotland 👍

  • @markusky4774
    @markusky4774 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome videos; learned so much. Don't be afraid to do duplicate videos of the same problems, I forget so easily. I especially like the technical based videos with the scope.

  • @donv6039
    @donv6039 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man o day, wish my evap fix on my son’s 01 Xterra was as straight fwd as that. Replaced the ‘rotted in two’ cut vlv/byp vlv, then the pigtail (short code), then the cut vlv, then nixed the crapola Stant locking gas cap. Viola!
    Was jones’in for a SMA fix over the break! Happy New Year! 👍🏼

  • @joejean3102
    @joejean3102 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Happy New Year to you and your family! Love your videos. I am an old ford tech. Semi retired now after 38 years. Arthritis took it's toll on me so I don't wrench as much these days. But still have the passion.

  • @robertdavis6708
    @robertdavis6708 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the difficult situations that Eric O. get's himself into. Working out in the cold, he's probably done this job a hundred times knowingly the right tools to take out with him. Just one darn good mechanic, only wish he lived closer to me.

  • @alward9901
    @alward9901 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi Eric . It’s nice to have a week off . You will get back into the routine no doubt . Nice quick fix . I heard your say about cold fingers . I have the same problem .its the old arthritis .

  • @MRrwmac
    @MRrwmac 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hers’s wishing you, Mrs O, and the whole GANG, the best year in 2022!!

  • @Papa7557
    @Papa7557 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always enjoy your straight forward diagnosis with some common sense. Wish that other auto shops would do the same (not mentioning any names). Your videos has been helping me diagnose and fix my 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 dually 2wd . Thank you Sir

  • @scottmiller5053
    @scottmiller5053 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Eric, I have a tip for you, unless you already have heard it! If you ever have to tighten a stranded wire around a screw, twist the wire backwards or counter-clockwise, than the screw will twist the wire in the same direction, and the wire will not un-reveal or become loose over time! I'm sharing this cause I just want my name metioned on your show! thanks for you channel! scooter...

  • @99andrianmonk
    @99andrianmonk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Happy New Year, Eric O. Hope you enjoyed your time off. And, as importantly, glad you're back and providing more videos. Whether it's a life lesson or a mechanical process - sometimes both - I always learn something from you.

  • @anthonymurphy969
    @anthonymurphy969 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This mech is so cool, he sounds like Red Green, appreciate the video support!

  • @Yawwee
    @Yawwee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh no, we are starting off the new year with 5 minute jobs now !!!!! They are good for the bottom line, keeps the red ink away !!!! Not good for the inquisitive viewer who mentally ESP's Eric to check this and that according to what the viewers think it is. My coffee hasn't even cooled down enough to take a sip - and the job is finished !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love them water pump/starter/alternator replacement jobs !!!!! Wheel sensor replacement is okay too !!! Opening wire harnesses keeps us on the edge of our chairs, not knowing what we may find - or not find !!! And a visit to the U-Pull It parts place is a bonus for us all !!!!! Happy New Year to the "" O "" family from us here in sunny Florida "" Salt Belt "" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @five0pd310
    @five0pd310 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Purge valve was my first ever "real" fix on a vehicle. 2004 F150. Truck would die within a minute after every refuel and the gas gauge would never get above 3/4. Turns out the 2004 used the plastic gas tank and the negative pressure was so high it was actually collapsing the gas tank and wouldn't allow the fuel sending unit to extend. 25 bucks at O'Reilly's and 10 minutes under the hood fixed it for good. Can't say I wasn't proud of myself. lol

  • @beluxauto5968
    @beluxauto5968 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First of all a happy and healthy New Year to you and your family . Second , lots of gravy and not too many headaches.

  • @andrewlide4527
    @andrewlide4527 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have the same type actron code reader. It was one of the first readers I ever bought and has shockingly outlasted my much nicer one. My kocked it off my stand and it landed in a oil tub with diff fluid and sat overnight and somehow it still worked. Keep up the great vids

    • @FaustoTheBoozehound
      @FaustoTheBoozehound 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That might be the best endorsement ever for a piece of shop equipment. Child-proof *and* oil-proof!

  • @robertking7106
    @robertking7106 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am always in awe of your expertise. it makes me sad i didn't have you as an instructor years ago.

  • @cbynk
    @cbynk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video- came across it right after changing the same part. I laughed when you had to assemble it because I had the same experience.
    I love my Enclave... hate changing the HID headlight bulbs. At least this standard ignition 2 terminal vapor canister purge solenoid was easy to get to.
    I need to get one of those code readers, now.

  • @meRyanP
    @meRyanP 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    First repair I ever did on my 2011 Ford Escape was exactly this. Except it took me a month to figure out and I thought I needed a fuel pump at first, but either way I got it done! haha

  • @davidfederico1552
    @davidfederico1552 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great reporting Eric .enjoy your comments every time. Have learned quite a bit from you over the years. Thanks for sharing your knowledge Be well be safe

  • @B0xlife1
    @B0xlife1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, fast fix! I was waiting to hear him say “this is fresh from another shop who couldn’t figure her out!” LOL

  • @georgevargas2858
    @georgevargas2858 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy New Year Mr. O. To you and the fam-bam.

  • @ronicard
    @ronicard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I pretty much detest working on my own vehicles so I don't know why I watch this channel. But I do and really enjoy it...so that says something. Great job of providing the info and never taking yourself too seriously. (I laughed at the "I wouldn't make a very good mobile tech guy....too much of a pansy" comment. Great job, Eric and keep the great videos coming.

    • @ronicard
      @ronicard 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @T.J. Kong yep and I do it sometimes. But my point was that I'm not doing it to necessarily learn something I plan to go right out and apply. I just really enjoy the way Eric explains things and it has always been fascinating to me to watch how people go through the problem solving process. I find that incredibly valuable

  • @psdaengr911
    @psdaengr911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My experience is with older cars so I'm not as aware of the reliability of newer parts. What I found is that problems with older parts sticking are frequently fixed by cleaning and or lubrication.
    Not knowing the mileage of 2016, if I had a solenoid vacuum valve mechanically stuck open I would have removed it from the car, shot a little brake or carb cleaner into it. After 5 minutes I'd spray in WD-40 with my finger over one end, and tried shaking it to seeing if that would free the valve by listening to it energize. I've done with this with all types of mechanical valves. It works half the time. What makes vacuum valves stick mechanically are particles of minerals and/or worn seals. The lower the mileage the more likely it's particles. The higher the mileage the more likely it is that the seal is bad.

  • @richsarchet9762
    @richsarchet9762 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Nothing that easy to fix ever happened to my 2013 Enclave. Best day of my life was trading it in! One of the climate doors nearly caused me to bleed out.

  • @quicktastic
    @quicktastic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey! I have that Actron. I love that thing. It's saved me a bunch of times from bringing the car to the shop for smaller problems. Misfires from coils, plugs and whatnot.

  • @nokoman85
    @nokoman85 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! And the purge solenoid wasn't buried by the firewall. Wearing my SMA hoodie with pride in the aircraft hangar. Minus fourteen here on Sunday.

    • @markh.6687
      @markh.6687 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nokoman85...have you even been in the cockpit of a plane before? :)

  • @kd5ydu
    @kd5ydu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your weather sounds like it was here in NW Arkansas for Christmas. 70s-80s for Christmas Day, 12 on New Year's and a bit of snow. Happy new year - looking forward to all your content this time around the sun; best wishes to you and yours!

  • @WYO3
    @WYO3 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I got up on New Year's day, it was minus 17, you lucky (warm) folk.

  • @Sojourning_
    @Sojourning_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I turned 73............ there was none of this tech stuff back in the day, but what I did school on was Cat advance Hydraulics power trans / 8 speed transmission. pumps and that sort of thing. I need to take the wife car in to see why the thing rattles so much it's ten years old.
    an OK summer car, sucks for winter / snow conditions. Equinox 70 miles.
    Blessings to you & your family. Seek the LORD while he may be found.

  • @GunfighterWyo
    @GunfighterWyo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to see you again in 2022. You are fun to watch and it is great to see Mrs. O now and then. I hope you have all of the best in the new year. This is the first time I have seen you working in the snow.

  • @jimclifford1241
    @jimclifford1241 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Welcome back Eric. You were missed. Happy New Year.

  • @gdeleonguerrero
    @gdeleonguerrero ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks the the lesson, made it easy to replace the old evap.

  • @tudor.turtle1958
    @tudor.turtle1958 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    May you and the Mrs. Have a great year.

  • @chrisholmes6311
    @chrisholmes6311 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy New Year Eric and Mrs O

  • @fervas
    @fervas ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!

  • @lenorajohnson6221
    @lenorajohnson6221 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this video😌😌I just changed my part myself. In under 20 mins❤❤❤

  • @craigsmith8217
    @craigsmith8217 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty slick preheating the oring before inserting it.

  • @michaelgroe2074
    @michaelgroe2074 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hallo Eric, greetings from Germany ! All my best wishings for 2022 for you and your lovely family, I hope you enjoyed some days off while season's days and new year. I'm looking forward to watch your educating and entertaining videos !! Michael

  • @malware_in_tn9008
    @malware_in_tn9008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Could they possibly have covered up more of the engine bay with "beauty covers" and vanity trim? Geez Louise, Buick, regular customers that buy Buicks don't even know where the hood latch is. Give the mechanics a break!
    Keep up the good work, Eric.

    • @pjimmbojimmbo1990
      @pjimmbojimmbo1990 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Those Covers serve a purpose, they are there to scare people from working on their own cars, and take them back to the dealer

    • @thepeepsdotnet
      @thepeepsdotnet 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pjimmbojimmbo1990 The Traverse looks exactly the same under the hood. sooo much plastic

    • @joshuarodrique2096
      @joshuarodrique2096 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I believe it’s all about noise reduction. Quietness is Buicks biggest (only?) selling point, and the Enclave is indeed one of the quietest and smoothest vehicles I’ve been in.

    • @pjimmbojimmbo1990
      @pjimmbojimmbo1990 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@joshuarodrique2096
      No, it is about Intimidation. I have those covers on one of my Cadillacs.

    • @markh.6687
      @markh.6687 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      "Just take off the stupid beauty cover and throw it away!" (Scotty Kilmer)

  • @remondro
    @remondro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Video... Check the codes, narrow it down to a known issue..replace faulty unit(common to this vehicles) and ready to look at the next vehicle..Short and to the Point...

    • @markh.6687
      @markh.6687 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Some channels would make a miniseries out of it.

  • @darinjohnson7280
    @darinjohnson7280 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I own a small one man shop and I probably replace at least one of these per week, couldn’t imagine how many GM purge valve failures a large shop or dealer sees! I keep a small inventory of OE GM parts on hand as I don’t have a local dealer and have 2 or 3 of them on hand at all times, along with several different oil pressure sensors, and Impala HVAC actuators.. Been burned too many times with aftermarket on these parts!

  • @maynardrivers3049
    @maynardrivers3049 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I greatly appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us. Thank you sir.

  • @dadtype2339
    @dadtype2339 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have one of these, 2014, if ever your Driver Instrument Control (DIC) goes out, try this, in the fuse box on passenger side foot well, pull the fuse that's directly in the middle, wait about 15 seconds, if fuse is still good, put it back in, it resets the DIC which shares that fuse with the instrument cluster. Just some friendly help. GMC wanted to charge my an 'Oh Baby!' big repair bill for fixing that stating the dash would have to all come out new computer programming De-werkx! Lol and now I know why I work on my own vehicles.

  • @BigEightiesNewWave
    @BigEightiesNewWave 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got a used one (evap valve/solenoid) to fix my car at the yard for cheap...been running fine for YEARS.
    Same with DPFE

  • @FloridaTwoWheelAdventures
    @FloridaTwoWheelAdventures 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    “For those that are over 60…” man, your sense of humor is on par with your mobile mechanic skills! 😂🤣

  • @howardiko7156
    @howardiko7156 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beat ya. 13 here @ 8AM. Down state. 2 Auto Zone valves to fix. 3 rd time the charm. Thanks for how to check this out.

  • @nyfalcon1
    @nyfalcon1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you my light just came on for this.

  • @relentless6156
    @relentless6156 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I turned 60 yesterday aww man and I bought a 2021 "GMCCCCC!" hope mine doesn't go out so quick lol

    • @troy3052
      @troy3052 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you will be happy with it. the best truck I ever owned