I have to tip my hat off to you Sir for working night shift. Have to just say, thank GOD there are people who can make this happen. Thanks for letting us all know how to get information fella.
Thank you for that. It can be rough, but it’s part of the job. Luckily, I’m not ALWAYS on night shift, but it can last quite a few months and 12 hour nights. So, I am trying to put out content as I can. Thank you for watching!
Hey man, first time visiting your content. Thanks for sharing this info to your audience. The only small feedback would be - for someone new it doesn’t really matter why you upload your videos later than usual, people are here for concentrated answers for their problems. Cheers
Use the scope & high-end scan tool in videos. I'm a DIYER who part times in diagnostics for others as a hobby. I use scope & bilateral scan tools because you basically have to.
This was very helpful. Knowledge of how each system works and how to take it apart is most of the battle. I did not know this information existed for the general public.
Thank you for the feedback. I agree that having this type of information easily available is a necessity to be able to fix cars these days. A lot of people complain about the price, but I have been very hard pressed to find any information like this for free. I know there are forums, and you tube videos, etc. but the truth is, it is hard to know what information is accurate and what isn’t, coming from people we’ve never met. So, it is tough to find trustworthy information, as much as it is hard to find a trustworthy shop! So I believe the information we can get from Mitchell or Alldata, or Motologic, or Identifix, is well worth the price they charge. I just happen to prefer Alldata. Best of luck to you! Let’s get out there and fix something!
My hat is off to you. I've always worked nights since I've worked at Boeing on C-17, KC-135, 787; and others - Dee Howard; VT San Antonio Aerospace. The reason why I chose to go that route because of you didn't have all of the management micro-managing and geting the way.
Great information, I also use both as sometimes alldata does not have the vehicle I need and I spend more time looking for stuff in Mitchell than doing the work 😀 lol. But they are really handy.
Nice video. I just found your channel. I'm just a DIY'er that has been working on cars since I was about 16 and I'm now almost 56. I got interested in the diagnostic side of this about three years ago and have learned a lot watching some of the popular YT diagnostic technicians such as ScannerDanner, etc. I have used Alldata DIY for years and had a lot of subscriptions when it was around $12 for a year. I currently only have one subscription because I have factory service manuals for the rest of my vehicles. I bought a higher end scan tool last year and it really helped me diagnose some stuff on some of my family members vehicles. I have a Thinktool Pros as well as the scope for it. I have a bunch of other electrical diagnostic equipment that has come in handy. I look forward to watching your other videos and see what else you put out there.
Thank you for taking the time to watch my videos! I started working on cars around 18-19 years old, but not doing anything too “involved” because I felt intimidated by alot of things, so it wasn’t until about 5 years ago (I’m 39 now) where I decided, that I wanted to do the harder more involved projects, so I began little by little, taking on bigger projects like timing chains, heater cores, pulling motors, head gaskets, etc. There is one area that is still very foreign to me that I really don’t know much about at all, and that is transmissions.. I’m ok with taking them out, but I don’t know much about rebuilding a transmission. (Especially automatic). I too, like yourself, now enjoy the diagnostic side of auto repair, more than actually doing the repair. I enjoy knowing how something works, why it works, and what caused it to fail, and also being able to prove that my diagnosis was correct. Although I still make mistakes sometimes, it’s part of life, you just use it as a lesson, fix your mistake, and move on! Scan tools are definitely the way to go these days. Especially if you want to do any work on a modern car, they are a must! There are alot of great options on the market, but they are usually on the expensive side. I’m not too familiar with the thinktool, but I’ve heard good things about them. I’m an Autel fan myself, however, they can be pricey, and of course like everything else, Autel doesn’t “do it all”, so there are pros and cons to every brand/model out there. I hope this content helps you out! And stay tuned, there will be plenty more videos to come in the future!
@@noprosgarage You are welcome. Diagnosing a car problem is like doing an investigation. I like the challenge of trying to figure it out but my one flaw is that I have no patience which doesn't work out too well sometimes. LOL. My Thinktool Pros is a Launch based tool that retails for around $1,100. I got mine on sale for about $850. I would also love to have a Pico scope but cannot justify the expense of one. I have the Thinktool Scope that goes with my scanner and a single channel Uscope. I have some other great diagnostic tools, some of which I have not used yet. I still do a lot of actual mechanical work on mine and other people's vehicles but for some things even though I can do them, I don't want to and have someone else do it. Mainly because it seems like everything that can go wrong, does go wrong. I do get a great sense of satisfaction though when I do repair something on my own and that keeps me still doing most things.
@@Mr2004MCSS I am the same way when it comes to patience! Lol I do my best to keep calm, but sometimes the aggravation of these poorly engineered systems, or bolt placement, or lack of space for a hand gets the best of me! Lol I’ll have to check out the thinktool. I do like launch, my friend has the Launch x431 I believe it is? And that does some things that my Autel ms906ts won’t. I have the early scope that goes with the Autel which works pretty good, and I have a PicoScope. You can find some good PicoScopes for reasonable prices, but you have to really pay attention to the input voltages and sampling rates, and see if those specs will work for you. You can get attenuators and learn how to change settings to help with the voltage and sample rate issues, but it’s a learning curve. I believe the one I have (which was on the expensive side) is 200v input for example, where you can get one of their other models much cheaper, but they are a 50v input. You would just have to use attenuation when testing systems with high voltage like ignition coils so the input voltage doesnt fry your scope. I also like the challenge of trying to find the problem, but I do tend to get discouraged if I can’t figure it out. However, I’m a determined mindset, so I kind of force myself to continue looking, which then leads to discouragement and frustration lol.
@@noprosgarage I believe the Thinktool scope has a 300v input and it did come with a couple of attenuators so I should be good there. Unfortunately my lack of patience is what gets me sometimes. I have to walk away from it for a while. My fiance won't even come outside when I'm working on something because usually things go wrong and some choice words are flying. LOL.
@@ashercohen4739 Thank you for watching and commenting! You can check out the video I have on reading wiring diagrams and if there’s anything I missed or you still need help with reading, just let me know and I’ll make another video to cover it!
Thanks for the feedback! That was my original intent with this channel, and then I figured I’d ask you guys and see what you all thought. Again, Thank you for the input! And thanks for watching!
I don’t know if identifix has a diy or not but several TH-camrs use that as well. I am an old 68 year old that likes working on my own stuff if at all possible. I just bought an older 3000series PicoScope that will still use the new Pico 7 software, so I am excited to start playing with it. I just bought a refurbished Dell Rough Duty laptop off eBay to use with the Pico. I will subscribe to your channel and look forward to more content aimed at the newer diy person just getting into these diagnostic tools. Of course Eric and Ivan make these diagnoses look easy which we all know aren’t! Lol! Take care and I look forward to more content. Tom
Hey Tom! Yes, identifix does have a “diy” but it seems to be expensive to me. Its $20 a month, but unless you cancel it when you don’t need it (like you haven’t worked on the car in a while) it’s a recurring charge which equals $240 a year for 1 vehicle. That seems pretty hefty to me. The pico 3000 series is a good scope, just always be mindful of your input voltage capability. I appreciate your subscription, and I will continue to put out content that will help you get more comfortable for sure!
Some of the manufacturers (not all) have a timed subscription for maintenance data as well. I have used the VW/Audi system this way. For a one of car brand that could be very useful.
Great video. Ya good service info is essential. Alot of times you can troubleshoot faults with inexpensive tools if you have good info with specs, test procedures, and theory of operation. I have inexpensive tools. An xtool d8, a couple of hobby oscilloscopes, budget multi meters and amp clamps, and various accesories. I do fine for most repairs. I access Mitchell for free at the local library. Most libraries have subscriptions to pro service info for use on their computers. I can also access Chilton service info anywhere if I log in with my library id but its limited and you cant get info for all makes/models. Good free resources👍
Hi there...just found your channel and first vid. This was really helpful info that I had never seen before on TH-cam. The recurring cost aspect had been a reason preventing buying these products in the past but now it's more practical for the DIYer. I'll check out the All Data DIY...Thanks....Like Pete, always liked supporting Millwright work activities.
@j casey hey! Welcome to the channel! I’m glad you found this info helpful. As I’ve stated in the video, if there is anything specific that you’d like to see, shoot me a comment and if I have enough knowledge on the subject, I’d be glad to help out by making a video. If I’m not knowledgeable enough, I’ll state that in a comment, but I WILL do some research, and work on getting a video together! I definitely agree that the DIY versions of these programs are way more practical for people like us. $60 per vehicle for a year of unlimited information is definitely a huge advantage! The sites even give you recall information as well as technical service bulletins (TSB’s) where techs found common issues on vehicles, and put them on the web to help other techs in their diagnosis. It’s pretty cool! I appreciate the support (and knowledge) of what a millwright is, and what we do! 👍🏻 What is your profession? Stay tuned for my next video on reading wiring diagrams!
I also “was” from NJ (now retired and living in Southwest Florida) and was able to afford the higher end equipment being that I worked for the airlines for 20 years…I use a Snap On Scanner and 4 others…LOL !!…Pico 4425A with all the amp clamps and WPS500, First Look sensor and a nice diagnostic cart for everything else…I now just specialize in Corvettes diagnostics down here..I prefer Alldata over Mitchell.
@Rob W That’s awesome! Which airline did you work for? That is literally my goal exactly! I don’t necessarily want to specialize in a certain type of car, but I would love to just do diagnostics in southwest Florida lol. (My wife is NOT having it though lol). What type of snap on scanner do you have? I like Autel myself. I would like a snap on scanner too because as I’m sure you know, there is no single tool that will do it all. I just can’t justify to my wife why I need another $5,000+ scanner right now. I also have a pico 4425A with a wps500 that helped me diagnose a clogged exhaust, as well as compression problems, and a ton of other stuff. How do you like the first look sensor? Do you think it’s worth it? And also, ALLDATA to me just seems easier. Mitchell has great info too, but they just seem outdated and they keep everything jumbled together. I do use them also though, when I can’t find something in ALLDATA, It becomes a great back up for me. I do know a lot of people who prefer Mitchell though too, so it’s all preference!
@@noprosgarage I worked for Continental then United but I’ve been in the aviation business for 43 years in total…don’t know what part of Jersey you live in but I went to Teterboro School of Aeronautics for 22 months and that was back in 1987,1988…the airlines need mechanics right now so you picked a good time to decide to switch careers…since airlines are seniority based expect to be on night shift as I was initially…I have the Verus Pro D10, Autel MS906, Tech 2, ATS Solutions EScan Elite and a Panasonic Toughbook with Techstream for Toyota and Lexus…the First Look sensors only measure pressure changes and not static pressure and you don’t want to get fluid in them…I can use my First Look to verify which cylinder I’d actually misfiring by placing it in the exhaust and it’s good to use in the intake.
Thats cool that you were in aviation for that long. I worked at terminal C in Newark airport redoing the baggage carousels and the conveyors throughout that terminal. I apologize for the way I wrote about that “being exactly what I want”, I wasn’t referring to switching to be an airline mechanic (although after rereading it, I can see how it came off that way) I meant you moving down to southwest Florida and working on cars lol. If I don’t wind up doing that, I’ll just continue being a millwright up here in Nj. I live in central NJ but I have some friends up in teterboro so Im familiar with the area a little bit. I also have the Autel ms906 and the Autel Im608 to do some key programming work. I appreciate the info on the first look 👍🏻 Im gonna look into it for sure!
@@noprosgarage I lived in Union Beach for my last 10 years before leaving NJ and diagnosed Corvettes up there…just starting to drum up some work down here since there are so many Corvettes down here…don’t want to many cars just one car a week would be fine…a lot of things to do in Southwest Florida with the great weather down here…for diagnostics I’d look into the ATS EScan Elite !!
Good video. What you are doing is educating people so the more info you give the better. I do like shorter videos but if I'm learning something well learning takes time and if I can't watch your whole video and you had the answer to my problem and I didn't watch that part well then, my loss. I have noticed that free wiring diagrams are hard to find or not available. I miss the old Motors books but oh well digital books continue to grow. TFS Happy Motoring.
Thank you for the feedback. That’s how I feel too. Some things you just can’t shortcut teaching it, or the whole point becomes more confusing than helpful
@Victor Redo, thanks for watching. I will make a video teaching how to read and understand wiring diagrams. Stay tuned! I’ll post something hopefully by tomorrow
Hey Pete. I’m surprised you know what a millwright is! That’s pretty cool! We’re not very well known because we’re such a small trade compared to all of the others. I definitely understand where you’re coming from, especially if you don’t work on your vehicle all the time. You can always go the monthly route, which is half that cost, but it can be pricey. There is one other resource I found, but it is only wiring diagrams I believe, and, I haven’t used it or looked into it enough to advocate for it or condemn it…. And it is free, if you want to try it. It’s called “carmin std”, and it’s an app you can download. Let me know if you wind up looking into it, and find anything useful from it. I’d be curious to know! Thanks for watching, and if there’s anything I can help you with, or a video you’d like to see, let me know!
Just checked the pricing last night. Alldata is $130 for 3 years for 1 car for the diy subscription. And there site was down all night.Mitchell was $49 for 4 years . Thats a major price difference and the mitchell site was up and running. Ive read alot of other comments saying the Alldata site is down alot mor maintenance. I guess that could be a good or a bad thing depending how you look at it
@@johnmitchell8925 that is correct. I never purchased anything beyond the 1 year sunscription and realistically I mostly went for the monthly subscriptions because I didn’t plan on working on the specific car constantly, so I just bought as needed. However, that is also personal preference as to what subscription is best for you, but, you are correct in the pricing, and it seems Mitchell is the obvious better deal. The only factor that comes into play is personal preference again, and which platform you like better. I happen to like alldata better and the way they structure their information. Also, I can’t speak on alldata’s site being down because I have not experienced it at all, and I use it constantly. Although I have upgraded to the professional subscription, I’m not sure if it’s entirely the same in terms of how the website runs or performs, so you may be correct there as well, I am just not aware of that, and I personally have never seen any down time on alldata. Thank you for the info, and for commenting. Let’s get out there and fix something!
@@swansonbrown6736 hey, yes, I have one video on reading wiring diagrams. If you can’t find information you’re looking for in that video, let me know and I’ll help you out, or make another video on it
Great video, I’m in the process of swapping my 18 Passat GT 3.6 to 6 speed manual, I need to wire a clutch position switch from a 2015 Passat manual transmission and reverse light…. I’m going to subscribe to all data, I’m horrid at electronics but I’m gonna try I hope this will help…
The only one I have heard of is Cyclepedia.com I don’t know much about them in terms of what type of info they offer, or what types of bikes they cover, but I do know that you can get a single motorcycle subscription for somewhere around $25 per year I believe. So it is similar to these websites in that sense, but that’s all the information I can give you on that. I hope it helps
@Robort Kristensen, thank you, I appreciate that! Check out the channel, I have a video up on how to read wiring diagrams. It’s kinda long, but informative! Let me know if you watch it and there are still things you don’t understand or that I didn’t make clear, and I’ll be glad to help you out and clear things up!
Can you pay for the one day, one car option and download all information(or print)? I know you can take screen shots of as much information you can view.
One month minimum and it's $19.99 plus tax. They don't offer one day. And if they did offer one day they would know why you would be buying to dowload and sell the information so they would jack the price to like $50 for one day lol ( I'm being sarcastic ) but yeah 20 bucks for a month, as many dyi can't fix a problem in one day. And yes you can print as many pages as you need.
@raimondtracar8703 if you want access to all car make and models and years you are not a DIY and then it's about $200 a month. If you are a shop you can easily pay for a full subscription and stop crying about $200 a month you will make that back in no time and if you're not a shop and are what's called your neighborhood backyard mechanic tell your friends/neighbors it's an extra $20 to get the information and let them pay the $20. Or you can just pay someone that has a full subscription for whichever diagrams you need. Hope that helps you out.
Hey man ,I just find ur channel new very educating,I guess this will be an opportunity for me cuz am a kind of worries on what type of wiring diagram should I buy please advise me thank you.
@@Authentic60th alldatadiy. I left a link in the description, but it’s alldata.com/diy Also, where are you located? If you are not located in the USA, I’m not sure if they will have what you’re looking for. The “diy” version from what I can tell seems to only be available in the USA and Canada regions. So if you have a car from Europe alldata.com/diy might not have the information you’re looking for. I hope this helps you!
I am working ona 2001 ISUZO RODEO 3.2 with error code p1350 crank shaft senor. It runs good but then shuts off. Its a hall unit so it has3 wires. I liked alldata. Keep up the good work. You might consider a seperate channel one for dyi and anothet fo pros. Just idea.
@@RelaxingVibes202 I’m not understanding what it is you would like from me. What system are you looking to work on? Are you asking me to help you understand a specific wiring diagram or asking for me to get you one? I cannot provide you with one if that is what you’re asking
I'm a new auto locksmith and need the location for any car to determine the IMMO BCM location. Any suggestions what software to use that is reasonably priced for ANY vehicle?
jroche26, that’s a cool trade to get into. I have some equipment for it myself, I have an im608, a dolphin xl005 (if that’s the right model number), and a few lishi tools. I am not a locksmith at all but I am trying to learn some of these immo systems. As far as a program for locations, to be honest, I’ve only used identifix, mitchell pro demand, and alldata. I happen to like alldata the best personally, but like anything else they all have their places and uses, and it’s beneficially to have multiple information sources if you could afford it. I only have alldata personally, but it does give you locations of modules and connectors and harnesses, etc. Pricing wise though, I think they are roughly all about the same, coming in about roughly $125-$200 a month for all access on most all cars. They also have diy versions where you pay roughly between $40-$60 per car for the year, but you would wind up spending way more money for the amount of cars you will be working on
There are also a lot of other software sources that may be better suited for what you’re looking for, but I’m not familiar with any other ones, so I can’t speak to their pricing or if they have everything you’re looking for. I hope that helps. If you need more help and want to give me a specific car, I can look it up on my subscription and see if they have what you’re looking for. This way you can get an idea about if alldata will work for you
What type of parameter specs do you mean? Are you looking for like, rpm values, or maf sensor values, oil pressure values? Or are you looking for like firing orders, what side bank 1 is.. things like that?
I have tried using the alldata app with no success, so I just use it from the internet browser whether it’s on my phone or a computer. I will try it again to see if I can get an answer for you, but as of now unfortunately, I can’t help you with that question.
I found that I can get Chilton on-line using my local state library card. So, I'd check the web page of your local library to see what they offer. You can't beat the price.
That’s a good point! I have checked my library’s online archives as well, and they unfortunately don’t have any of that information either, but I do know a few of the other local libraries in my area do. However, I was never a big chilton or Haynes fan. I have come across some questionable and contradicting information (not a lot of bad info, but enough to make me look elsewhere).
@Pete N the library can be a good place to get info for sure. I just know that not all libraries have auto subscriptions or books (like my own for example), so, that paired with the fact that I would have to go 15 mins to my library, search what I was looking for, print the info I needed (if a computer was even available, or if the books weren’t rented) then drive 15 mins home before I even touched the car, seemed like a lot of wasted time for me. So I figured the money spent on all data or Mitchell is worth the information they give, PLUS the convenience that comes with it. But of course everyone knows what’s more valuable to them, so there’s nothing wrong with any route, it’s all personal preference!
I have not used identifix, I have looked at them in the past, however you have to own a business or work for a business to purchase a subscription to them, which is a few hundred dollars a month (or so I thought). However, I recently found out that they also now have a “DIY” version, but it is still quite expensive. They charge $20 per month, EVERY MONTH for 1 vehicle.. so you’re paying $240 a year for 1 car, when you can pay $60 for the year with ALLDATA, and $40 for the year with MITCHELL. I am curious how the identifix site operates compared to Mitchell and Alldata. Maybe I’ll get a subscription for a car for a month and check it out, and make a video comparing it to Alldata and Mitchell.
Awesome thanks man currently replacing the upper intake gasket on my Buick lesabre with the 3800 series 2 engine with that plastic plenum there worst design (plastic with hot metal) lol
@@joshh9003 No problem! Lol absolutely man! These engineers got it “figured out” though 🙄 (yea right). Alldata and Mitchell both offer torque specs, I just find that alldata is easier to find what you’re looking for. Good luck with the gasket replacement, they’re usually somewhere around 80-106 inch pounds (not always though) so, make sure you have a good, low end torque wrench!
First time seeing your channel. As a weekend warrior I work on all different types of vehicles. Just wondering if there is a sight I can go to to get info like this without it costing me. I know you can go to TH-cam and get info but that sometimes takes time to do.
@Kurt Vogler Hey Kurt. Thanks for checking out the channel! I completely understand where you’re coming from. Working on various vehicles without getting paid to do so and then having to pay for a service like these doesn’t make much sense. However, I have not found any free sites offering this type of information, which made me keep searching and eventually come across these diy sites, which I found to be the best scenario for weekend warriors like ourselves. There is one app I’ve used once or twice called “Carmin std” that you can download for free on your phone or Mac (if you have one) (I don’t think they offer it on windows), however I believe it only offers wiring diagrams, not procedures or “how to’s” on any system of any car. I haven’t used them enough to say if they’re worthwhile or not, but they are the only place I can think of that will offer you free information. I hope this helps, and I hope you find a solution that works for you! If I happen to find anything in the future, I’ll find a way to let you know about it!
The diy versions of both ALLDATA and MITCHELL from what I’ve seen are for a U.S. market. There are a few European brands, but they more than likely are U.S. compliant versions of those cars. For example, they have Alpha Romeo, Land Rover, Mini, Audi, but we also have all those cars in the U.S., so I’m not sure if they would have the correct information if you’re looking for European cars, with European compliance. (I hope that helps)
Unfortunately, neither Mitchell or Alldata offer any information for Teslas. I can only assume that’s a vehicle that they don’t really want a DIYER doing themselves and getting hurt or killed with the amount of voltage and current in those systems. That is just an assumption though, I have no proof to back that claim up.
I appreciate that! I’m looking to actually start my own LLC sometime soon, and hopefully generate enough business that I can move on from my current full time job, and focus on car repairs and making videos to help everyone out. But until then, I still have to deal with long hours, and schedules that always change, and a video here or there as I can… so I appreciate the patience, and I certainly appreciate all of you!
Honestly, in the beginning of my searching for websites, I had no experience in either site so I got a subscription to both sites for a single vehicle, and then I saw that there were minor differences, like I couldn’t find a torque for an intake manifold for one particular vehicle, so I got a subscription the the other site, and it was easier to find on that site. If you notice on the Mitchell site (in the video) however, I have a lot of expired vehicles because I like Alldata better, so I stopped wasting money. Every site offers different pieces of information though. Like identifix for example, offers the top issues or parts that could be causing a problem if you search their database with your symptoms. The other sites don’t do that (that I’m aware of). So sometimes multiple sources are worth it 👍🏻
Yea, I have heard that you can get them, and I tried one time a few years ago at my local library, and I couldn’t find anything, so I asked the librarian and she told me they threw out all of the automotive books. So that led me to find Alldata and Mitchell. Plus, you get so much more than just the wiring diagrams from Alldata and Mitchell.
@@noprosgarage i go online to get it. i just subscribed to library online here in canada ,but there not that good, but it help to find what pin at the pcm
👍🏻 You absolutely should have! (I know I’ve heard it somewhere before….😂) It is 100% true though. A lot of being able to learn this stuff and actually do it, is just having the confidence to go do it
I haven’t found any good free websites unfortunately. There is one app you can download, but I’m not sure how good it is, and it only gives you wiring diagrams.. it’s called “Carmin std”. You can try it and see if it helps you, but I have not found any good free sites
There are options to pick your plan. If you plan on keeping your vehicle for a while, you will be better off switching it to a year plan which will cost $60. Otherwise, if you want to keep the plan you have for a whole year, but choose to pay monthly, it will cost $240, for the same amount of time. When you go to renew your vehicle next, or add a new vehicle, make sure you look for the other payment options. Im glad you find it useful, I love all data myself. I definitely believe it’s worth it!
Yea, it does for sure! Luckily my trade doesn’t require me to be on graveyard all the time! However, sometimes I can be on graveyard for a week, and sometimes it will last a few months. Either way, it’s not fun, and I respect anybody who works that shift at all, ESPECIALLY those who work it constantly for all of their career.
It can be pricey for sure, but it depends how many vehicles you are going to work on, and how often. If you do only 1 or 2 vehicles all year, and you work on them a lot, then you would be paying between $60 for the whole year (1 vehicle) or $120 for the whole year (2 vehicles), which is worth it in my opinion vs what you would spend at a shop every time your cars needed work done
Sorry but the background noise made it difficult understand. You need to limit the details….just focus on highlights. I can’t give you time to deal with all the details. Great to Ic but lousy video.
Yea, I’m working on it, it’s my garage heater, and I’m trying to learn how to edit it out in my video editing software, but as you can tell, I haven’t figured it out yet
@@0tt0z thank you for that! I’ll figure it out for sure, and it will only affect when it’s really cold here in Jersey. I’m still trying to figure out which mics work best, and what video editing software works best. But, as the channel goes on, it will get better!
I have to tip my hat off to you Sir for working night shift. Have to just say, thank GOD there are people who can make this happen.
Thanks for letting us all know how to get information fella.
Thank you for that. It can be rough, but it’s part of the job. Luckily, I’m not ALWAYS on night shift, but it can last quite a few months and 12 hour nights. So, I am trying to put out content as I can. Thank you for watching!
@@noprosgarage Peace Sir.
Hey man, first time visiting your content. Thanks for sharing this info to your audience. The only small feedback would be - for someone new it doesn’t really matter why you upload your videos later than usual, people are here for concentrated answers for their problems. Cheers
@@arthura7442 thanks for that feedback. You make a good point there, and I will use that advice in the future. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
Use the scope & high-end scan tool in videos. I'm a DIYER who part times in diagnostics for others as a hobby. I use scope & bilateral scan tools because you basically have to.
Thx. Didn’t know ALLDATA had a diy site with single subscriptions. Video was very informative.
This was very helpful. Knowledge of how each system works and how to take it apart is most of the battle. I did not know this information existed for the general public.
Thank you for the feedback. I agree that having this type of information easily available is a necessity to be able to fix cars these days. A lot of people complain about the price, but I have been very hard pressed to find any information like this for free. I know there are forums, and you tube videos, etc. but the truth is, it is hard to know what information is accurate and what isn’t, coming from people we’ve never met. So, it is tough to find trustworthy information, as much as it is hard to find a trustworthy shop! So I believe the information we can get from Mitchell or Alldata, or Motologic, or Identifix, is well worth the price they charge. I just happen to prefer Alldata. Best of luck to you! Let’s get out there and fix something!
Thank you very much for the video especially when it comes to drawings. Alldata is my favorite
You’re welcome!
My hat is off to you. I've always worked nights since I've worked at Boeing on C-17, KC-135, 787; and others - Dee Howard; VT San Antonio Aerospace. The reason why I chose to go that route because of you didn't have all of the management micro-managing and geting the way.
Yes please make a video on how to read wires so I’ll know which color goes where thanks again!!
Great information, I also use both as sometimes alldata does not have the vehicle I need and I spend more time looking for stuff in Mitchell than doing the work 😀 lol. But they are really handy.
I agree 100%. You can never really have “too much” information, it all just depends on what you’re comfortable spending!
Nice video. I just found your channel. I'm just a DIY'er that has been working on cars since I was about 16 and I'm now almost 56. I got interested in the diagnostic side of this about three years ago and have learned a lot watching some of the popular YT diagnostic technicians such as ScannerDanner, etc.
I have used Alldata DIY for years and had a lot of subscriptions when it was around $12 for a year. I currently only have one subscription because I have factory service manuals for the rest of my vehicles.
I bought a higher end scan tool last year and it really helped me diagnose some stuff on some of my family members vehicles. I have a Thinktool Pros as well as the scope for it. I have a bunch of other electrical diagnostic equipment that has come in handy.
I look forward to watching your other videos and see what else you put out there.
Thank you for taking the time to watch my videos! I started working on cars around 18-19 years old, but not doing anything too “involved” because I felt intimidated by alot of things, so it wasn’t until about 5 years ago (I’m 39 now) where I decided, that I wanted to do the harder more involved projects, so I began little by little, taking on bigger projects like timing chains, heater cores, pulling motors, head gaskets, etc. There is one area that is still very foreign to me that I really don’t know much about at all, and that is transmissions.. I’m ok with taking them out, but I don’t know much about rebuilding a transmission. (Especially automatic).
I too, like yourself, now enjoy the diagnostic side of auto repair, more than actually doing the repair. I enjoy knowing how something works, why it works, and what caused it to fail, and also being able to prove that my diagnosis was correct. Although I still make mistakes sometimes, it’s part of life, you just use it as a lesson, fix your mistake, and move on!
Scan tools are definitely the way to go these days. Especially if you want to do any work on a modern car, they are a must! There are alot of great options on the market, but they are usually on the expensive side. I’m not too familiar with the thinktool, but I’ve heard good things about them. I’m an Autel fan myself, however, they can be pricey, and of course like everything else, Autel doesn’t “do it all”, so there are pros and cons to every brand/model out there. I hope this content helps you out! And stay tuned, there will be plenty more videos to come in the future!
@@noprosgarage You are welcome. Diagnosing a car problem is like doing an investigation. I like the challenge of trying to figure it out but my one flaw is that I have no patience which doesn't work out too well sometimes. LOL.
My Thinktool Pros is a Launch based tool that retails for around $1,100. I got mine on sale for about $850. I would also love to have a Pico scope but cannot justify the expense of one. I have the Thinktool Scope that goes with my scanner and a single channel Uscope.
I have some other great diagnostic tools, some of which I have not used yet.
I still do a lot of actual mechanical work on mine and other people's vehicles but for some things even though I can do them, I don't want to and have someone else do it. Mainly because it seems like everything that can go wrong, does go wrong.
I do get a great sense of satisfaction though when I do repair something on my own and that keeps me still doing most things.
@@Mr2004MCSS I am the same way when it comes to patience! Lol I do my best to keep calm, but sometimes the aggravation of these poorly engineered systems, or bolt placement, or lack of space for a hand gets the best of me! Lol I’ll have to check out the thinktool. I do like launch, my friend has the Launch x431 I believe it is? And that does some things that my Autel ms906ts won’t. I have the early scope that goes with the Autel which works pretty good, and I have a PicoScope. You can find some good PicoScopes for reasonable prices, but you have to really pay attention to the input voltages and sampling rates, and see if those specs will work for you. You can get attenuators and learn how to change settings to help with the voltage and sample rate issues, but it’s a learning curve. I believe the one I have (which was on the expensive side) is 200v input for example, where you can get one of their other models much cheaper, but they are a 50v input. You would just have to use attenuation when testing systems with high voltage like ignition coils so the input voltage doesnt fry your scope.
I also like the challenge of trying to find the problem, but I do tend to get discouraged if I can’t figure it out. However, I’m a determined mindset, so I kind of force myself to continue looking, which then leads to discouragement and frustration lol.
@@noprosgarage I believe the Thinktool scope has a 300v input and it did come with a couple of attenuators so I should be good there.
Unfortunately my lack of patience is what gets me sometimes. I have to walk away from it for a while. My fiance won't even come outside when I'm working on something because usually things go wrong and some choice words are flying. LOL.
@@Mr2004MCSS hahahaha that’s pretty funny! My wife is the same way lol! But a 300v input is an awesome feature!
Thank you very much for sharing, I would love to see your video explaining how to read car wiring diagrams👍
@@ashercohen4739 Thank you for watching and commenting! You can check out the video I have on reading wiring diagrams and if there’s anything I missed or you still need help with reading, just let me know and I’ll make another video to cover it!
Thanks for the good info. I think keeping as basic as possible will help all DIYer achieve the overall goal of repair with tools they may have on hand
Thanks for the feedback! That was my original intent with this channel, and then I figured I’d ask you guys and see what you all thought. Again, Thank you for the input! And thanks for watching!
I don’t know if identifix has a diy or not but several TH-camrs use that as well. I am an old 68 year old that likes working on my own stuff if at all possible. I just bought an older 3000series PicoScope that will still use the new Pico 7 software, so I am excited to start playing with it. I just bought a refurbished Dell Rough Duty laptop off eBay to use with the Pico. I will subscribe to your channel and look forward to more content aimed at the newer diy person just getting into these diagnostic tools. Of course Eric and Ivan make these diagnoses look easy which we all know aren’t! Lol! Take care and I look forward to more content. Tom
Hey Tom! Yes, identifix does have a “diy” but it seems to be expensive to me. Its $20 a month, but unless you cancel it when you don’t need it (like you haven’t worked on the car in a while) it’s a recurring charge which equals $240 a year for 1 vehicle. That seems pretty hefty to me. The pico 3000 series is a good scope, just always be mindful of your input voltage capability. I appreciate your subscription, and I will continue to put out content that will help you get more comfortable for sure!
And yes, they do make it look easy lol!
Identification has a diy 20 dollar a month cancel at any time
But it’s not all access
Some of the manufacturers (not all) have a timed subscription for maintenance data as well. I have used the VW/Audi system this way. For a one of car brand that could be very useful.
Great video. Ya good service info is essential. Alot of times you can troubleshoot faults with inexpensive tools if you have good info with specs, test procedures, and theory of operation. I have inexpensive tools. An xtool d8, a couple of hobby oscilloscopes, budget multi meters and amp clamps, and various accesories. I do fine for most repairs. I access Mitchell for free at the local library. Most libraries have subscriptions to pro service info for use on their computers. I can also access Chilton service info anywhere if I log in with my library id but its limited and you cant get info for all makes/models. Good free resources👍
Hi there...just found your channel and first vid. This was really helpful info that I had never seen before on TH-cam. The recurring cost aspect had been a reason preventing buying these products in the past but now it's more practical for the DIYer. I'll check out the All Data DIY...Thanks....Like Pete, always liked supporting Millwright work activities.
@j casey hey! Welcome to the channel! I’m glad you found this info helpful. As I’ve stated in the video, if there is anything specific that you’d like to see, shoot me a comment and if I have enough knowledge on the subject, I’d be glad to help out by making a video. If I’m not knowledgeable enough, I’ll state that in a comment, but I WILL do some research, and work on getting a video together! I definitely agree that the DIY versions of these programs are way more practical for people like us. $60 per vehicle for a year of unlimited information is definitely a huge advantage! The sites even give you recall information as well as technical service bulletins (TSB’s) where techs found common issues on vehicles, and put them on the web to help other techs in their diagnosis. It’s pretty cool! I appreciate the support (and knowledge) of what a millwright is, and what we do! 👍🏻 What is your profession?
Stay tuned for my next video on reading wiring diagrams!
Thank you very much for the video and the explanation. I would appreciate it if you made a video on how to read wiring diagrams
I also “was” from NJ (now retired and living in Southwest Florida) and was able to afford the higher end equipment being that I worked for the airlines for 20 years…I use a Snap On Scanner and 4 others…LOL !!…Pico 4425A with all the amp clamps and WPS500, First Look sensor and a nice diagnostic cart for everything else…I now just specialize in Corvettes diagnostics down here..I prefer Alldata over Mitchell.
@Rob W That’s awesome! Which airline did you work for? That is literally my goal exactly! I don’t necessarily want to specialize in a certain type of car, but I would love to just do diagnostics in southwest Florida lol. (My wife is NOT having it though lol). What type of snap on scanner do you have? I like Autel myself. I would like a snap on scanner too because as I’m sure you know, there is no single tool that will do it all. I just can’t justify to my wife why I need another $5,000+ scanner right now. I also have a pico 4425A with a wps500 that helped me diagnose a clogged exhaust, as well as compression problems, and a ton of other stuff. How do you like the first look sensor? Do you think it’s worth it? And also, ALLDATA to me just seems easier. Mitchell has great info too, but they just seem outdated and they keep everything jumbled together. I do use them also though, when I can’t find something in ALLDATA, It becomes a great back up for me. I do know a lot of people who prefer Mitchell though too, so it’s all preference!
@@noprosgarage I worked for Continental then United but I’ve been in the aviation business for 43 years in total…don’t know what part of Jersey you live in but I went to Teterboro School of Aeronautics for 22 months and that was back in 1987,1988…the airlines need mechanics right now so you picked a good time to decide to switch careers…since airlines are seniority based expect to be on night shift as I was initially…I have the Verus Pro D10, Autel MS906, Tech 2, ATS Solutions EScan Elite and a Panasonic Toughbook with Techstream for Toyota and Lexus…the First Look sensors only measure pressure changes and not static pressure and you don’t want to get fluid in them…I can use my First Look to verify which cylinder I’d actually misfiring by placing it in the exhaust and it’s good to use in the intake.
Thats cool that you were in aviation for that long. I worked at terminal C in Newark airport redoing the baggage carousels and the conveyors throughout that terminal. I apologize for the way I wrote about that “being exactly what I want”, I wasn’t referring to switching to be an airline mechanic (although after rereading it, I can see how it came off that way) I meant you moving down to southwest Florida and working on cars lol. If I don’t wind up doing that, I’ll just continue being a millwright up here in Nj. I live in central NJ but I have some friends up in teterboro so Im familiar with the area a little bit. I also have the Autel ms906 and the Autel Im608 to do some key programming work. I appreciate the info on the first look 👍🏻 Im gonna look into it for sure!
@@noprosgarage I lived in Union Beach for my last 10 years before leaving NJ and diagnosed Corvettes up there…just starting to drum up some work down here since there are so many Corvettes down here…don’t want to many cars just one car a week would be fine…a lot of things to do in Southwest Florida with the great weather down here…for diagnostics I’d look into the ATS EScan Elite !!
That sounds awesome! Best of luck to you, and enjoy that weather!
Good video. What you are doing is educating people so the more info you give the better. I do like shorter videos but if I'm learning something well learning takes time and if I can't watch your whole video and you had the answer to my problem and I didn't watch that part well then, my loss. I have noticed that free wiring diagrams are hard to find or not available. I miss the old Motors books but oh well digital books continue to grow. TFS
Happy Motoring.
Thank you for the feedback. That’s how I feel too. Some things you just can’t shortcut teaching it, or the whole point becomes more confusing than helpful
Please I need more knowledge about wiring diagram illustrating
@Victor Redo, thanks for watching. I will make a video teaching how to read and understand wiring diagrams. Stay tuned! I’ll post something hopefully by tomorrow
Hey Pete. I’m surprised you know what a millwright is! That’s pretty cool! We’re not very well known because we’re such a small trade compared to all of the others. I definitely understand where you’re coming from, especially if you don’t work on your vehicle all the time. You can always go the monthly route, which is half that cost, but it can be pricey. There is one other resource I found, but it is only wiring diagrams I believe, and, I haven’t used it or looked into it enough to advocate for it or condemn it…. And it is free, if you want to try it. It’s called “carmin std”, and it’s an app you can download. Let me know if you wind up looking into it, and find anything useful from it. I’d be curious to know! Thanks for watching, and if there’s anything I can help you with, or a video you’d like to see, let me know!
Also, out of curiosity, what power plants have you worked in, and what is your profession? If you don’t mind me asking. I’m just curious
Ah ok. Sounds cool! We have a good group of I&C guys out here in Jersey also! Good to meet you too! Best of luck with your projects!
Just checked the pricing last night. Alldata is $130 for 3 years for 1 car for the diy subscription. And there site was down all night.Mitchell was $49 for 4 years . Thats a major price difference and the mitchell site was up and running. Ive read alot of other comments saying the Alldata site is down alot mor maintenance. I guess that could be a good or a bad thing depending how you look at it
@@johnmitchell8925 that is correct. I never purchased anything beyond the 1 year sunscription and realistically I mostly went for the monthly subscriptions because I didn’t plan on working on the specific car constantly, so I just bought as needed. However, that is also personal preference as to what subscription is best for you, but, you are correct in the pricing, and it seems Mitchell is the obvious better deal. The only factor that comes into play is personal preference again, and which platform you like better. I happen to like alldata better and the way they structure their information. Also, I can’t speak on alldata’s site being down because I have not experienced it at all, and I use it constantly. Although I have upgraded to the professional subscription, I’m not sure if it’s entirely the same in terms of how the website runs or performs, so you may be correct there as well, I am just not aware of that, and I personally have never seen any down time on alldata.
Thank you for the info, and for commenting. Let’s get out there and fix something!
Do you have any videos on how to read wiring diagrams?
@@swansonbrown6736 hey, yes, I have one video on reading wiring diagrams. If you can’t find information you’re looking for in that video, let me know and I’ll help you out, or make another video on it
Great video, I’m in the process of swapping my 18 Passat GT 3.6 to 6 speed manual, I need to wire a clutch position switch from a 2015 Passat manual transmission and reverse light…. I’m going to subscribe to all data, I’m horrid at electronics but I’m gonna try I hope this will help…
Are there similar subscription sources for motorcycle repair?
The only one I have heard of is Cyclepedia.com
I don’t know much about them in terms of what type of info they offer, or what types of bikes they cover, but I do know that you can get a single motorcycle subscription for somewhere around $25 per year I believe. So it is similar to these websites in that sense, but that’s all the information I can give you on that. I hope it helps
Thank you the info. The walk through on Alldata was great too.
Thank you. Much appreciated!
I have figured it out. Heat the place before your show. Switch it off during your show. Voilà. You're wellcome.
Man! You are good!
@@noprosgarage L O L...
Lol 👍🏻
Thank you! This is as close to the expensive Toyota repair CD'S. Plus $10.00 off good deal for $55.00
Quite helpful. (I got the AllData)
I’m glad it helped you out! 👍🏻
2003 Acura MDX how to fix the troubleshooting
Great video and great tip. Please do that video on how to read wirering diagrams
@Robort Kristensen, thank you, I appreciate that! Check out the channel, I have a video up on how to read wiring diagrams. It’s kinda long, but informative! Let me know if you watch it and there are still things you don’t understand or that I didn’t make clear, and I’ll be glad to help you out and clear things up!
Can you tell me how many qts of trans fluid goes in a 2017 Acura Ilx. I Can even offer 5 bucks that I can send over.
-Thank you
Can you pay for the one day, one car option and download all information(or print)? I know you can take screen shots of as much information you can view.
One month minimum and it's $19.99 plus tax. They don't offer one day. And if they did offer one day they would know why you would be buying to dowload and sell the information so they would jack the price to like $50 for one day lol ( I'm being sarcastic ) but yeah 20 bucks for a month, as many dyi can't fix a problem in one day. And yes you can print as many pages as you need.
@@jorgemat8080 do you pay the 19.99 for one car, or can you access all the possible makes and cars they have in there base?
@raimondtracar8703 if you want access to all car make and models and years you are not a DIY and then it's about $200 a month. If you are a shop you can easily pay for a full subscription and stop crying about $200 a month you will make that back in no time and if you're not a shop and are what's called your neighborhood backyard mechanic tell your friends/neighbors it's an extra $20 to get the information and let them pay the $20. Or you can just pay someone that has a full subscription for whichever diagrams you need. Hope that helps you out.
Hey man ,I just find ur channel new very educating,I guess this will be an opportunity for me cuz am a kind of worries on what type of wiring diagram should I buy please advise me thank you.
I like alldata the best. I found them to be the easiest to use
@@noprosgarage ok I got u but what version please?
@@Authentic60th alldatadiy. I left a link in the description, but it’s alldata.com/diy
Also, where are you located? If you are not located in the USA, I’m not sure if they will have what you’re looking for. The “diy” version from what I can tell seems to only be available in the USA and Canada regions. So if you have a car from Europe alldata.com/diy might not have the information you’re looking for. I hope this helps you!
@@noprosgarage ok now I understand, I base in Nigeria.
@@Authentic60th Ok. I hope I was able to help you
I am working ona 2001 ISUZO RODEO 3.2 with error code p1350 crank shaft senor. It runs good but then shuts off. Its a hall unit so it has3 wires. I liked alldata. Keep up the good work. You might consider a seperate channel one for dyi and anothet fo pros. Just idea.
Please help me with a wiring diagram for 1997 VW Golf MK3 VR6
@@RelaxingVibes202 Hello. What are you looking for help with?
@@noprosgarage 1997 VW golf VR6 2.8 12 valve wiring diagram
@@RelaxingVibes202 I’m not understanding what it is you would like from me. What system are you looking to work on? Are you asking me to help you understand a specific wiring diagram or asking for me to get you one? I cannot provide you with one if that is what you’re asking
I'm a new auto locksmith and need the location for any car to determine the IMMO BCM location. Any suggestions what software to use that is reasonably priced for ANY vehicle?
jroche26, that’s a cool trade to get into. I have some equipment for it myself, I have an im608, a dolphin xl005 (if that’s the right model number), and a few lishi tools. I am not a locksmith at all but I am trying to learn some of these immo systems. As far as a program for locations, to be honest, I’ve only used identifix, mitchell pro demand, and alldata. I happen to like alldata the best personally, but like anything else they all have their places and uses, and it’s beneficially to have multiple information sources if you could afford it. I only have alldata personally, but it does give you locations of modules and connectors and harnesses, etc. Pricing wise though, I think they are roughly all about the same, coming in about roughly $125-$200 a month for all access on most all cars. They also have diy versions where you pay roughly between $40-$60 per car for the year, but you would wind up spending way more money for the amount of cars you will be working on
There are also a lot of other software sources that may be better suited for what you’re looking for, but I’m not familiar with any other ones, so I can’t speak to their pricing or if they have everything you’re looking for. I hope that helps. If you need more help and want to give me a specific car, I can look it up on my subscription and see if they have what you’re looking for. This way you can get an idea about if alldata will work for you
Which one is better for finding torque and engine running parameter specs?
What type of parameter specs do you mean? Are you looking for like, rpm values, or maf sensor values, oil pressure values? Or are you looking for like firing orders, what side bank 1 is.. things like that?
Does anyone know if with the Alldata app you can save the wiring diagrams as a PDF to view later on your computer?
I have tried using the alldata app with no success, so I just use it from the internet browser whether it’s on my phone or a computer. I will try it again to see if I can get an answer for you, but as of now unfortunately, I can’t help you with that question.
I found that I can get Chilton on-line using my local state library card. So, I'd check the web page of your local library to see what they offer. You can't beat the price.
That’s a good point! I have checked my library’s online archives as well, and they unfortunately don’t have any of that information either, but I do know a few of the other local libraries in my area do. However, I was never a big chilton or Haynes fan. I have come across some questionable and contradicting information (not a lot of bad info, but enough to make me look elsewhere).
@Pete N the library can be a good place to get info for sure. I just know that not all libraries have auto subscriptions or books (like my own for example), so, that paired with the fact that I would have to go 15 mins to my library, search what I was looking for, print the info I needed (if a computer was even available, or if the books weren’t rented) then drive 15 mins home before I even touched the car, seemed like a lot of wasted time for me. So I figured the money spent on all data or Mitchell is worth the information they give, PLUS the convenience that comes with it. But of course everyone knows what’s more valuable to them, so there’s nothing wrong with any route, it’s all personal preference!
Yeah. Video on reading wiring diagram will be great.
Here in Australia we have a program called VACC MotorTech, it’s awesome and covers all our shops needs.
Hi, I would say, yes, we would like to see the tools you have when you are using it to diagnostic something.
I will definitely make some videos showing what I use, and how I use them. Stay tuned! Thank you for the feedback!
yes show all equipment that is out there and if there is a work around let us know as well
Ok. Will do!
@@noprosgarage have you used identifix
I have not used identifix, I have looked at them in the past, however you have to own a business or work for a business to purchase a subscription to them, which is a few hundred dollars a month (or so I thought). However, I recently found out that they also now have a “DIY” version, but it is still quite expensive. They charge $20 per month, EVERY MONTH for 1 vehicle.. so you’re paying $240 a year for 1 car, when you can pay $60 for the year with ALLDATA, and $40 for the year with MITCHELL. I am curious how the identifix site operates compared to Mitchell and Alldata. Maybe I’ll get a subscription for a car for a month and check it out, and make a video comparing it to Alldata and Mitchell.
@@noprosgarage i have identifix and like it they offer a lot of plans shops start at $85.00 mo
That’s good to know. Thanks for the info! I may have to look into that!
Hey one question do they give you the torque specs that are required when working on the vehicles??
Yes they do!
Awesome thanks man currently replacing the upper intake gasket on my Buick lesabre with the 3800 series 2 engine with that plastic plenum there worst design (plastic with hot metal) lol
@@joshh9003 No problem! Lol absolutely man! These engineers got it “figured out” though 🙄 (yea right). Alldata and Mitchell both offer torque specs, I just find that alldata is easier to find what you’re looking for. Good luck with the gasket replacement, they’re usually somewhere around 80-106 inch pounds (not always though) so, make sure you have a good, low end torque wrench!
First time seeing your channel. As a weekend warrior I work on all different types of vehicles. Just wondering if there is a sight I can go to to get info like this without it costing me. I know you can go to TH-cam and get info but that sometimes takes time to do.
@Kurt Vogler Hey Kurt. Thanks for checking out the channel! I completely understand where you’re coming from. Working on various vehicles without getting paid to do so and then having to pay for a service like these doesn’t make much sense. However, I have not found any free sites offering this type of information, which made me keep searching and eventually come across these diy sites, which I found to be the best scenario for weekend warriors like ourselves. There is one app I’ve used once or twice called “Carmin std” that you can download for free on your phone or Mac (if you have one) (I don’t think they offer it on windows), however I believe it only offers wiring diagrams, not procedures or “how to’s” on any system of any car. I haven’t used them enough to say if they’re worthwhile or not, but they are the only place I can think of that will offer you free information. I hope this helps, and I hope you find a solution that works for you! If I happen to find anything in the future, I’ll find a way to let you know about it!
@@noprosgarage thanks for your reply. I will definitely check them out. Schematics is usually what I'm looking for anyway.
No problem
hi, great video! Can you tell me the alldata does it have a european cars diesels petrols and electric. Or it's just for a us market. thank you!
The diy versions of both ALLDATA and MITCHELL from what I’ve seen are for a U.S. market. There are a few European brands, but they more than likely are U.S. compliant versions of those cars. For example, they have Alpha Romeo, Land Rover, Mini, Audi, but we also have all those cars in the U.S., so I’m not sure if they would have the correct information if you’re looking for European cars, with European compliance. (I hope that helps)
Also, I’m not sure about the diesel, petrol, or electric, because every car I’ve looked for has been petrol
@@noprosgarage yes, help me alot !!! thank you!
@@boqnasoldier you’re welcome!
Do they have Tesla info in any of these databases?
Unfortunately, neither Mitchell or Alldata offer any information for Teslas. I can only assume that’s a vehicle that they don’t really want a DIYER doing themselves and getting hurt or killed with the amount of voltage and current in those systems. That is just an assumption though, I have no proof to back that claim up.
@Pete N wow. That is scary. There’s been a lot of those cases with these electric cars
Hello how are you doing I hope you are doing great.
Hey, do what you can as you can!
I appreciate that! I’m looking to actually start my own LLC sometime soon, and hopefully generate enough business that I can move on from my current full time job, and focus on car repairs and making videos to help everyone out. But until then, I still have to deal with long hours, and schedules that always change, and a video here or there as I can… so I appreciate the patience, and I certainly appreciate all of you!
If the Mitchell and Alldata are similar in content, and they are both expensive, why would you get both and waste the money?
Honestly, in the beginning of my searching for websites, I had no experience in either site so I got a subscription to both sites for a single vehicle, and then I saw that there were minor differences, like I couldn’t find a torque for an intake manifold for one particular vehicle, so I got a subscription the the other site, and it was easier to find on that site. If you notice on the Mitchell site (in the video) however, I have a lot of expired vehicles because I like Alldata better, so I stopped wasting money. Every site offers different pieces of information though. Like identifix for example, offers the top issues or parts that could be causing a problem if you search their database with your symptoms. The other sites don’t do that (that I’m aware of). So sometimes multiple sources are worth it 👍🏻
you can get diagram at the library free but not as good as alldata`
Yea, I have heard that you can get them, and I tried one time a few years ago at my local library, and I couldn’t find anything, so I asked the librarian and she told me they threw out all of the automotive books. So that led me to find Alldata and Mitchell. Plus, you get so much more than just the wiring diagrams from Alldata and Mitchell.
@@noprosgarage i go online to get it. i just subscribed to library online here in canada ,but there not that good, but it help to find what pin at the pcm
If you can figure it out I can?
Sounds like something I've heard before. :)
👍🏻 You absolutely should have! (I know I’ve heard it somewhere before….😂) It is 100% true though. A lot of being able to learn this stuff and actually do it, is just having the confidence to go do it
Any free wed sites for car
I haven’t found any good free websites unfortunately. There is one app you can download, but I’m not sure how good it is, and it only gives you wiring diagrams.. it’s called “Carmin std”. You can try it and see if it helps you, but I have not found any good free sites
I saw you did thanks
Sorry man I watched until just over the 6 minute mark and stopped watching. You were taking too long to get to the point of the video.
Thank you for the feedback man. I’ll try to work on that for future videos 👍🏻
I agree. Wasting our time. I fast forwarded through the crap to the real information.
Thankyou
You’re welcome!
I got it love it allready it cost me 20 per month its said
There are options to pick your plan. If you plan on keeping your vehicle for a while, you will be better off switching it to a year plan which will cost $60. Otherwise, if you want to keep the plan you have for a whole year, but choose to pay monthly, it will cost $240, for the same amount of time. When you go to renew your vehicle next, or add a new vehicle, make sure you look for the other payment options.
Im glad you find it useful, I love all data myself. I definitely believe it’s worth it!
Graveyard-shift turns a lot of people into Zombies.
Yea, it does for sure! Luckily my trade doesn’t require me to be on graveyard all the time! However, sometimes I can be on graveyard for a week, and sometimes it will last a few months. Either way, it’s not fun, and I respect anybody who works that shift at all, ESPECIALLY those who work it constantly for all of their career.
Tell you the truth some of us cannot afford those tool so we would appreciate some of the other vidoes
I appreciate the feedback, I will for sure make videos both with and without high end tools.
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get information for a vehicle
forgiveness
alldata is so expensive
It can be pricey for sure, but it depends how many vehicles you are going to work on, and how often. If you do only 1 or 2 vehicles all year, and you work on them a lot, then you would be paying between $60 for the whole year (1 vehicle) or $120 for the whole year (2 vehicles), which is worth it in my opinion vs what you would spend at a shop every time your cars needed work done
Sorry but the background noise made it difficult understand. You need to limit the details….just focus on highlights. I can’t give you time to deal with all the details. Great to
Ic but lousy video.
Lose the noise !!!
Yea, I’m working on it, it’s my garage heater, and I’m trying to learn how to edit it out in my video editing software, but as you can tell, I haven’t figured it out yet
@@noprosgarage The noise isn't a deal breaker for me. You will figure it out.
@@0tt0z thank you for that! I’ll figure it out for sure, and it will only affect when it’s really cold here in Jersey. I’m still trying to figure out which mics work best, and what video editing software works best. But, as the channel goes on, it will get better!
I Me My, you talk about yourself really a lot! Edit these way down, get to the point sooner and stay on subject.
Foresight, insight, and hindsight!