Last month I had an odd problem with my daughters 2005 car. I replaced the battery and the dash quit working and rear brake lights came on. I panicked. I remembered Eric O's talk on service data. I paid the $20 and downloaded All Data. Found a TSB from 2006 describing the exact problem. I also recalled Eric recommending United Radio, I sent the instrument cluster to them and two days later I was back in business. The Instrument cluster going out was a coincidence. Thank you Eric for all you advice and sharing your experience.
Sounds like a "power maintainer" on the OBDII port might have saved you some headaches? Either that or maintaining a constant 12V on the battery terminals while changing the battery could have worked? It's hard to say. Is that "convoluted?" You bet it is! Welcome to the _computerized_ auto world where any interruption of data can literally break your car. (I do wish Eric O & others would mention this power "trick" a little more often since some people just don't own a scanner or know how to reset those power needy "brain boxes.")
@@bigdaddymak1439 which doesn't make sense. There's obviously a market for that level of mechanic, and they could stop sending $$ away because they choose to skate by in life.
“You have to know how it works before you can fix it”, very true! Which explains why I work on electro mechanical things and not people as I will never know how they work. 😂
Everything with a pulse - even people - can be boiled down to simple input and an output. Any failure to "process" (input/output) is where the smart ones might make any money. As for me, usually pay no attention to the _output._ ...At least until I (almost) step in in. 💩
You have to be if you're going to make TH-cam videos, or you must at least have the appearance of being honest or the viewers will annihilate you in the comments. TH-cam content creators are trained in this manner. Armchair moralists own them.
@@fredflintstone8048 I used to watch a popular cartuber until he "claimed" a piece of test equipment left under the hood of a car he was working on. I didn't go off, I just commented that I found it unacceptable and haven't been back. It's not my job to tell people how to live, I can only control what I do.
Retired electrician here. You are entirely correct when you say use GOOD electrical tape. Scotch 33+ and 88 are tip top!! Watching you do splices with emphasis on not puncturing the butt splice insulation is absolutely spot on also. Outstanding work, Mr. O! And equally outstanding training!! Keep doing your videos. We always enjoy!
I think it's a "trust but verify" kind of thing. You need service info as a baseline but you can't rely implicitly on it being correct. If you notice, Eric always confirms wire colors, pin numbers etc to make sure his reference material is accurate.
I think he meant to say, get some service info and get a _CLUE!_ You can completely trust what's in that data but if you do then you might get burned. In fact, you probably _will_ get burned if you never question anything from the "expert(s)" - or anyone else who provides you any clues. As for me, I'd rather have someone/something who is at least half right helping me out than to have absolutely no one (and no clue) whatsoever.
Great job, Eric! I'm always impressed by your "nose" to find rapidly the location of green crusties. And, in this case, not only you solved the problem brought to you, but you went the extra mile and stopped 3 other faults in the making - that's serious professional work!
I always like the money shot videos Eric. I had one last week on an international bus wheel chair lift relay connection. I knew it was coming and brought a coworker over to see it. I asked him if he wanted to see "A money shot". He looked at me like I was from Mars or some other planet. I uncoupled the connector and you could corrosion on one matching set of the two pin connector. I pulled the rear side wire out slowly just like you do it and it let go and there was a corrosion dust cloud! Green pus is your friend when you are looking for a wiring problem.
I'VE NEVER THOUGHT to put the length of wire to find a break between two points. I'm disappointed and impressed at the same time, lol. Exceptional work there Mr. O! Still learning from you after all these years. Your teachings are invaluable! Thank you again.
Avoca Arkansas, they're badly in need of an auto repair shop, warmer climates, but still got the Four Seasons, Three Lakes within half a day's Drive, and more rodeos than Mrs oh and you can shake a stick at.
The "something" that crimped all the wires would most probably be someone who put the car on a lift and caught the harness between the frame and the lift support. Seeing your lift right in line with the break is a pretty good clue.
Rules to live by in the automotive repair industry. If we only had more techs like you that know how to troubleshoot wiring/electrical issues! Are the automotive schools teaching students how to troubleshoot? Somebody is dropping the ball on this one!
I doubt you'd be in business very long if you paid people to sit around watching videos. Then again... I've never worked for an employer like _Google_ either. (Though, I have worked _around_ them!)
@@cmac3288 So, I'm not allowed to have _doubts?!_ I mean, it's not like schooling or experience would be enough, is it? But if you, or someone you know wants to pay people to watch videos, please tell me where to apply!
That's because he put the work in. Pure knowledge might get you there but don't count on it. "There's just no way around it. If you don't put the work in, you don't succeed!" - Joe Rogan I bet, if you really applied yourself, you can succeed just like Eric O has. Hence his sign-off - "If I can do it, you can do it."
People kid me about talking to myself when I’m troubleshooting, but there’s something about hearing it out loud that helps me think through the process and keep me on track. It’s not quite as good as a shower, but more socially acceptable in the workplace.
Excellent video Mr. O, I love to watch you diagnose an electrical problem & repair it and also explain your thought process in simple & understandable terms. 😊
Three videos, no Chevies. You must've fixed them all! First snowfall of the year is here. About 6", but should be gone by the weekend. Just a heads up, we're losin daylight, and don't forget to set your clocks. Appreciate you usin the T-10. Thinkin on gettin one. Data might suck, but better than I got and no more than I do, I cannot justify the big ticket items. I love watchin you do wiring jobs, how you approach the problem by not contaminating the crime scene and how you break it down. Thanks Eric.
Not sure what you consider a big ticket item but the T10 is a $1700 tool with a $300 yearly subscription after the first year. Not really a DIYers tool in my opinion. Now if you have a little side work going on, it might be worthwhile.
@jayandmargie I stand corrected. But that only saves $300 the second year. I expect my scan tools to last much longer than that. As a DIYer who needs a scan tool, maybe 4 times a year, that's not very cost effective. My $450 tool, with free updates, does 80-85% of the T10 and, along with Factory Service Manuals, has served me well.
@ I get it, I’m the same way. The scan tool that I have does everything I need. My updates have expired, but I’ll use it until I choose to replace a vehicle or two, at that time I’ll probably replace it with a new model. I just like watching Eric O, and others, using scan tools that are readily available to guys like us, rather than using a scan tool from a tool truck that costs several times as much.
I've been working on vehicles and doing repairs all my life. I always seem to learn something in your videos. Excellent work. I would love to see you do a toolbox tour or see a handful of your favorite tools.
Gosh I’ve got a ‘09 F150 that’s been faithfully rust treated to keep it protected and it still looks like new underneath. All I can say is rust treating is worth it.
Eric does Fluid Film undercoats. In Canada undercoating refresh every year before winter is very common. You can often push out the body life out to 10 years.
Eric - you're the best. I always love ( and learn a ton) from your vids. I'm an gowing younger every day 66 yr old General contractor with my 2000 ford F250 super duty with the fabled Trton V10 that - just a month ago - spit out it's first plug ( they're notorious for doing that). And I think I've seen you do a similar repair ( using the thread insert kit). I figured - I either get ready to put in a rebuilt engine, get a new truck or do the insert. By the grace of the universe and my uncanny ability to read and follow directions - I successfully bored out the plug cylinder, tap it and clean-it and put in the insert complete with the industrial grade lock tite. As the local Napa auto parts guy said - when I told him the truck has 325,000 miles on it - "she's just gettin started".
I never fail to learn something from your videos, Mr. O. Today it was a feature on the Power Probe I never knew about before. Not that I'm likely to ever need it, but it will be back in that seldom used part of my brain. Thanks!
I found a super crusty ground on my ole badlands hobo freight winch after it quit working on me. It stumped me for a while but when I saw the crusties under the rubber boot and flicked the last conductor free I said, “the money shot! Bow chicka wow wow!” It feels good to find the cause after going in not knowing where the problem is lady!
And if they try, somebody wants hours for free, denies the finding. Either it's magic wand or guess again. If everybody gives up? Recommend the diagnostic shop that gets fair money for work.
You can always tell a good Dad by the movie quotes he uses; if he's been there for his kids during kid's movies, you'll know.... "Meddling in things you ought not be meddling in...." And then for adults, "give it a squeeze, give it a tug, go wash your hands." I just spit Diet Coke on my monitor. Thanks, Mr. O.
You've had a lot work from other shops and I can't help but imagine a bunch of stumped techs standing around and one just casually mentions, "I know a guy" .... It appears you're the guy! Great work, if you were close you'd be my guy...
Service data is awesome! Got Mitchel 1 DIY after one of your older videos where you showed the different options there was for the DIYer, has helped me fix multiple vehicles so far. Scan tools aren’t perfect but are also essential to testing. Thanks for all the educational videos you have offered thus far. Will continue to watch!
I’ve used Mitchell1 DIY many times and was always happy, until last week. I couldn’t get logged in. 3 phone calls and a day later which was last Friday, I finally got through, paid the 20$ for the Ford truck I was working on, and Saturday morning not only couldn’t get logged in, couldn’t even get into their site! WTF was probably heard by some of my neighbors. Did the job without it, which was a bit of a process.
@ wow I wonder what happened, I’ve been using it for about a year and a half. Only time I had an issue with login in was when I had a brain fart and was entering my email address instead of my user name.
@@brianw8963 I have been using Alldata DIY for years and I don't recall ever not being able to access it. I think it might be more expensive then Mitchell1 DIY though.
Pro Tip: To get a zip tie apart without poking something in the mechanism, you can just squeeze the sides of the square ratchet part with pliers and it will let you undo it.
I was just thinking, it would be a good deal for local shops if... Eric could let a shop know that he has a good diagnostic coming up on a vehicle. They could send over 1 or 2 employees to watch how Eric does it, and learn from him, say for like 2 or 3 hours. In return, they provide Eric with a few hours free work such as they do something boring, like do brake changes for him, or change out a heater core…. the boring stuff. They help him out for a few hours in exchange for the training, and they go back to their shop. Eric is such a great teacher, that I'm sure the other shops would find it worthwhile for their employees to learn more about diagnostics. Anyway, just a thought.
The other shops may be like Ford and Toyota service techs , They use Nanotechnology whatever that is . I've been hearing about it in all the commercials lately . Good job dude .
I'll share a story from the aviation world. A very experienced pilot had a small experimental sport aircraft. He installed an electronic ignition system to improve performance. During a flight, the engine quit and he lost his life. The following investigation found a bad crimp connector supplying power to the ignition.
I'm wondering If there is another broken section of that light green with blue tracer it seemed to pull pretty far out of that harness Eric O like it was stretching a ton or broken closer to the connecter next to the brake booster 19:25 @South Main Auto Repair LLC
It amazes me to see how many wire harness are not run in the body or on the inside somewhere. Those harnesses on the underside of the car are electrical problems just waiting to happen. Great job Mr O on actually fixing the problems so they stay fixed!
Nearly 1million subscribers and very well deserved. I hope it helps compensate you for the time to take to teach and walk everyone through your many skilled troubleshooting techniques👍
I had the exact same problem and location on a 2011 Ford Raptor with the 6.2 engine. And thanks to viewing many of your electrical videos, I zeroed in on the location quickly. My entire approach to electrical troubleshooting has changed because of you. Thanks Eric.
I love it Eric like you just said Don't trust nothing, I liked it when we had just throttle body engine management and that was it, just way over the top with this computer stuff, and even with it you have to go back to the old school Thank you for the hard work we appreciate it especially the videos Hope you and Mrs o are doing okay
Cmon cmon cmon !!! Eric O give yourself some credit man !!! Scotch 33 /88 !!! Electricians Best friend !! Proper connections do it right ! The first and only time ! You know all the tricks man ! And share them so nicely with all of US !!! 58 yr old shade tree mechanic here ! Love your style and your work!!!! Rock on man !!!! Thanks a 1000000
So the other shops sending you work maybe better off working on old school cars that didn't have ECM, PCM or any other computer needed diagnostics. You the man
You are absolutely right. I am hardly a professional and I use all data and I could not maintain my vehicles without it. I think it’s like $60 a year per vehicle and you’ll make that up in DIY savings when you make your first repair.
I've just fixed an electrical problem on my van. I didn't want to, but I had no choice because the only service available from most shops for an electrical fault is to hold the vehicle for 3 weeks, do nothing, and then charge money for it. It's enough to make me wish I lived in upper New York state.
It might even be more than one shop nearby, because the young guys never saw this in school or shop ,the real world experience is really the only way. At least the previous tech didn't make a mess trying to do it,that's so rare,
With all the electronics on modern stuff service data, reading comprehension, and wiring diagram comprehension are all musts. Still blows my mind how many mechanics have poor reading comprehension and can’t follow trouble shooting. And, how many can do all sorts of stuff, but can’t wrap their head around following a few wires and making sense of how something works.
Good one Eric.never trust anything.!!.in this industry. Inspect... Diagnosis.. Verify.....isolate....pinpoint....and never trust your scan tool.great information and advice.
More DIYers need to know that all the major manufacturers offer 2-3 day service info subscriptions for like $30, it's perfect for getting cheap, temporary access to the FULL service info, for anything from this kind of electrical issue up to major overhauls (because you can use that 3 days to do your research and planning, print/save pdfs of everything you need, and can always come back for another 3 days later if you need to later in the project)
man i didnt even know what a vapor fuel canister was. said they been on cars since 1971. yeah im behind the eight ball. thx for the fun site. fun meaning- something amusing and enjoyable .
Eric thanks for these wiring videos. After watching a million of them I had the chance to try the skills I learned on my dad's jeep. Bought a month of Mitchell diy and went to town.
Service info for the win! My teacher way back in tech school taught me, not as good as meemaw! 😂 You dont have to remember everything just have to know where to find it! Now wash your hands!! 😂😂
NEVER UNDERESTIMATE the "Wire Whisperer"
😂🇨🇦
Wouldn't it be the "Wire Sniffer"?
😂😂😂😂
Amazing guy! Love how he always goes right to the spot. I have also termed him the Wire Whisperer.
"Give it a squeeze give it a tug, go wash your hands" laughed for a few minutes. Thanks Eric
I can't believe he said that!
At Least a couple times a week 😂
I had coffee coming out of my nose on that one...
@@jeffreyweinzierl1509same here. Thanks Eric 😂
Last month I had an odd problem with my daughters 2005 car. I replaced the battery and the dash quit working and rear brake lights came on. I panicked. I remembered Eric O's talk on service data. I paid the $20 and downloaded All Data. Found a TSB from 2006 describing the exact problem. I also recalled Eric recommending United Radio, I sent the instrument cluster to them and two days later I was back in business. The Instrument cluster going out was a coincidence. Thank you Eric for all you advice and sharing your experience.
Ohh. That one would soooo had been the stupid shops fault had it happend to be in one for the battery swap...
Sounds like a "power maintainer" on the OBDII port might have saved you some headaches? Either that or maintaining a constant 12V on the battery terminals while changing the battery could have worked? It's hard to say. Is that "convoluted?" You bet it is! Welcome to the _computerized_ auto world where any interruption of data can literally break your car. (I do wish Eric O & others would mention this power "trick" a little more often since some people just don't own a scanner or know how to reset those power needy "brain boxes.")
Eric O. Is trying his darndest to get other shops to level up. He publishes videos showing his exact process!
Most of them have no interest in doing it.
@@bigdaddymak1439 which doesn't make sense. There's obviously a market for that level of mechanic, and they could stop sending $$ away because they choose to skate by in life.
@@natetallman to error is to human.
This is just my opinion, of course, but if you can’t fix a car, you have no business being in the business fixing cars. Eric o rocks
Jimmy making work said Eric o is the man.
“You have to know how it works before you can fix it”, very true!
Which explains why I work on electro mechanical things and not people as I will never know how they work. 😂
Especially computer programmers. We lost several electronics techs when they became programmers.
Everything with a pulse - even people - can be boiled down to simple input and an output. Any failure to "process" (input/output) is where the smart ones might make any money. As for me, usually pay no attention to the _output._ ...At least until I (almost) step in in. 💩
Trust Mr. O to be as honest as humanly possible.
You have to be if you're going to make TH-cam videos, or you must at least have the appearance of being honest or the viewers will annihilate you in the comments. TH-cam content creators are trained in this manner. Armchair moralists own them.
@@fredflintstone8048 I used to watch a popular cartuber until he "claimed" a piece of test equipment left under the hood of a car he was working on. I didn't go off, I just commented that I found it unacceptable and haven't been back. It's not my job to tell people how to live, I can only control what I do.
15:45. "give it a squeeze, give it a tug, go wash your hands" 😅😅😅
SMA Gold right there!!
Gave me a little double chuckle
@@calholliwife made me go wash my hands…
T-shirt
Retired electrician here. You are entirely correct when you say use GOOD electrical tape. Scotch 33+ and 88 are tip top!! Watching you do splices with emphasis on not puncturing the butt splice insulation is absolutely spot on also. Outstanding work, Mr. O! And equally outstanding training!! Keep doing your videos. We always enjoy!
Scott 88 was the best 40 years ago. Still true?
"If you're running a shop and you don't have service info, you need it" shortly followed by "Never trust service data." 😂
I think it's a "trust but verify" kind of thing. You need service info as a baseline but you can't rely implicitly on it being correct. If you notice, Eric always confirms wire colors, pin numbers etc to make sure his reference material is accurate.
I think he meant to say, get some service info and get a _CLUE!_ You can completely trust what's in that data but if you do then you might get burned. In fact, you probably _will_ get burned if you never question anything from the "expert(s)" - or anyone else who provides you any clues. As for me, I'd rather have someone/something who is at least half right helping me out than to have absolutely no one (and no clue) whatsoever.
Yes, I noticed that also. Seems contradictory.
Great video, I can hear all the dealership tech's screaming "replace the harness" Lol!
when other "shops" fail..they send it to a real expert ..I enjoy the narrative talking thought process Eric does..amazeing THANKS
Great job, Eric! I'm always impressed by your "nose" to find rapidly the location of green crusties. And, in this case, not only you solved the problem brought to you, but you went the extra mile and stopped 3 other faults in the making - that's serious professional work!
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@@SouthMainAuto Absolutely 🙂
I always like the money shot videos Eric. I had one last week on an international bus wheel chair lift relay connection. I knew it was coming and brought a coworker over to see it. I asked him if he wanted to see "A money shot". He looked at me like I was from Mars or some other planet. I uncoupled the connector and you could corrosion on one matching set of the two pin connector. I pulled the rear side wire out slowly just like you do it and it let go and there was a corrosion dust cloud! Green pus is your friend when you are looking for a wiring problem.
I'VE NEVER THOUGHT to put the length of wire to find a break between two points. I'm disappointed and impressed at the same time, lol. Exceptional work there Mr. O! Still learning from you after all these years. Your teachings are invaluable! Thank you again.
That’s friggn genius
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@@calholliYup, thanks there buddy.
When you get tired of the salt, and snow, and lack of sunshine, come on down to NC! I did 33 years ago, no regrets!
Hear hear! There are parts of WNC that would be a worthy replacement for Avoca, and Mr. and Mrs. O would be welcomed with open arms.
Avoca Arkansas, they're badly in need of an auto repair shop, warmer climates, but still got the Four Seasons, Three Lakes within half a day's Drive, and more rodeos than Mrs oh and you can shake a stick at.
Better yet come on down to middle TN!
What about the hurricanes? You didn't get hit?
That's his bread n butter. Worst part is the snow melt dripping on you under the lift
The "something" that crimped all the wires would most probably be someone who put the car on a lift and caught the harness between the frame and the lift support. Seeing your lift right in line with the break is a pretty good clue.
Rules to live by in the automotive repair industry. If we only had more techs like you that know how to troubleshoot wiring/electrical issues! Are the automotive schools teaching students how to troubleshoot? Somebody is dropping the ball on this one!
Actuarial experience, patience, calmness, thoroughness, clarity of goal, Zen mind.
You is the BEST auto electrician that I have ever seen, Hands down, you are the best on the internet, for sure.
Must be pretty satisfying to have shops send their stuff to you
If I owned a shop these videos would be required to watch for all the techs.
I doubt you'd be in business very long if you paid people to sit around watching videos. Then again... I've never worked for an employer like _Google_ either. (Though, I have worked _around_ them!)
@ Every shop I have worked in has you watch technical videos to gain certifications and knowledge. They are still in business
@@cmac3288 So, I'm not allowed to have _doubts?!_ I mean, it's not like schooling or experience would be enough, is it?
But if you, or someone you know wants to pay people to watch videos, please tell me where to apply!
I would not have been able to figure this out. Eric is on a whole other level with his diagnosis.
That's because he put the work in. Pure knowledge might get you there but don't count on it.
"There's just no way around it. If you don't put the work in, you don't succeed!" - Joe Rogan
I bet, if you really applied yourself, you can succeed just like Eric O has. Hence his sign-off - "If I can do it, you can do it."
I AM SO VERY GLAD I LIVE IN THE SOUTH. The worst corrosion I have to live with is alkaline batteries.
I'm on the west coast and you can still see and read the factory crayon numbers and stickers on the frame of my 07 silverado.
I hope the people at the other shop watch this program.
That towns fortunate to have you there to fix everybody else’s crap even the shops that are supposed to be able to fix it
The man the myth the legend
My wife just asked if you talk your way through a repair when your not making a video. I said that is a good question I'll ask.
I sure do 😁
@@SouthMainAuto Sometimes you just have to talk to someone that truly understands your thought process.
People kid me about talking to myself when I’m troubleshooting, but there’s something about hearing it out loud that helps me think through the process and keep me on track. It’s not quite as good as a shower, but more socially acceptable in the workplace.
Excellent video Mr. O, I love to watch you diagnose an electrical problem & repair it and also explain your thought process in simple & understandable terms. 😊
Three videos, no Chevies. You must've fixed them all! First snowfall of the year is here. About 6", but should be gone by the weekend. Just a heads up, we're losin daylight, and don't forget to set your clocks. Appreciate you usin the T-10. Thinkin on gettin one. Data might suck, but better than I got and no more than I do, I cannot justify the big ticket items. I love watchin you do wiring jobs, how you approach the problem by not contaminating the crime scene and how you break it down. Thanks Eric.
Not sure what you consider a big ticket item but the T10 is a $1700 tool with a $300 yearly subscription after the first year. Not really a DIYers tool in my opinion. Now if you have a little side work going on, it might be worthwhile.
@@ORRadtechthe T10 comes with two years of updates.
@jayandmargie I stand corrected. But that only saves $300 the second year. I expect my scan tools to last much longer than that. As a DIYer who needs a scan tool, maybe 4 times a year, that's not very cost effective. My $450 tool, with free updates, does 80-85% of the T10 and, along with Factory Service Manuals, has served me well.
@ I get it, I’m the same way. The scan tool that I have does everything I need. My updates have expired, but I’ll use it until I choose to replace a vehicle or two, at that time I’ll probably replace it with a new model. I just like watching Eric O, and others, using scan tools that are readily available to guys like us, rather than using a scan tool from a tool truck that costs several times as much.
does it let you keep, say, the 2026 updates if you don't renew in 2027?
Another day in the salt mine my ocd I won’t sleep tonight great repair
Damn...I was just outside working on cars on the backyard.....I walk inside and there's a new SMA video...Today is a good day....
I've been working on vehicles and doing repairs all my life. I always seem to learn something in your videos. Excellent work. I would love to see you do a toolbox tour or see a handful of your favorite tools.
Gosh I’ve got a ‘09 F150 that’s been faithfully rust treated to keep it protected and it still looks like new underneath. All I can say is rust treating is worth it.
Eric does Fluid Film undercoats. In Canada undercoating refresh every year before winter is very common. You can often push out the body life out to 10 years.
You and Rainman Ray need to do a calibration you two are the best in diagnosing on the TH-cam.
Eric - you're the best. I always love ( and learn a ton) from your vids. I'm an gowing younger every day 66 yr old General contractor with my 2000 ford F250 super duty with the fabled Trton V10 that - just a month ago - spit out it's first plug ( they're notorious for doing that). And I think I've seen you do a similar repair ( using the thread insert kit). I figured - I either get ready to put in a rebuilt engine, get a new truck or do the insert. By the grace of the universe and my uncanny ability to read and follow directions - I successfully bored out the plug cylinder, tap it and clean-it and put in the insert complete with the industrial grade lock tite. As the local Napa auto parts guy said - when I told him the truck has 325,000 miles on it - "she's just gettin started".
I'm glad Wilberts gave you that Sweatshirt ... they owe you dude 😎
Rule number six remember to thank South Main auto!😊
You can not beat the old analog way. Good fix and details of which I always like to see.
Grab a cup of coffee and thanks for the great videos!
Thanks man!
I never fail to learn something from your videos, Mr. O. Today it was a feature on the Power Probe I never knew about before. Not that I'm likely to ever need it, but it will be back in that seldom used part of my brain. Thanks!
I found a super crusty ground on my ole badlands hobo freight winch after it quit working on me. It stumped me for a while but when I saw the crusties under the rubber boot and flicked the last conductor free I said, “the money shot! Bow chicka wow wow!” It feels good to find the cause after going in not knowing where the problem is lady!
I miss Mrs. O, she’s the only reason I come here!!
She is married! Now go miss your wife !
gooner
Yet ANOTHER SHOP'S FAILURE to actually FIX something. GREAT job E.O. Nicely done..... Again!!!
Not every shop has a divining rod or the intuition for finding the green crusties.
@@fredflintstone8048Look, we touched it, we turned some wrenches, we did our best. We get the participation trophy.
And if they try, somebody wants hours for free, denies the finding.
Either it's magic wand or guess again.
If everybody gives up?
Recommend the diagnostic shop that gets fair money for work.
You can always tell a good Dad by the movie quotes he uses; if he's been there for his kids during kid's movies, you'll know.... "Meddling in things you ought not be meddling in...."
And then for adults, "give it a squeeze, give it a tug, go wash your hands." I just spit Diet Coke on my monitor. Thanks, Mr. O.
You've had a lot work from other shops and I can't help but imagine a bunch of stumped techs standing around and one just casually mentions, "I know a guy" .... It appears you're the guy! Great work, if you were close you'd be my guy...
Service data is awesome! Got Mitchel 1 DIY after one of your older videos where you showed the different options there was for the DIYer, has helped me fix multiple vehicles so far. Scan tools aren’t perfect but are also essential to testing. Thanks for all the educational videos you have offered thus far. Will continue to watch!
I’ve used Mitchell1 DIY many times and was always happy, until last week. I couldn’t get logged in. 3 phone calls and a day later which was last Friday, I finally got through, paid the 20$ for the Ford truck I was working on, and Saturday morning not only couldn’t get logged in, couldn’t even get into their site! WTF was probably heard by some of my neighbors. Did the job without it, which was a bit of a process.
@ wow I wonder what happened, I’ve been using it for about a year and a half. Only time I had an issue with login in was when I had a brain fart and was entering my email address instead of my user name.
@@brianw8963 I have been using Alldata DIY for years and I don't recall ever not being able to access it. I think it might be more expensive then Mitchell1 DIY though.
Pro Tip: To get a zip tie apart without poking something in the mechanism, you can just squeeze the sides of the square ratchet part with pliers and it will let you undo it.
Words to live by; You must have service data. Never trust the service data. Amen!
Thanks, Eric!
I was just thinking, it would be a good deal for local shops if... Eric could let a shop know that he has a good diagnostic coming up on a vehicle. They could send over 1 or 2 employees to watch how Eric does it, and learn from him, say for like 2 or 3 hours. In return, they provide Eric with a few hours free work such as they do something boring, like do brake changes for him, or change out a heater core…. the boring stuff.
They help him out for a few hours in exchange for the training, and they go back to their shop.
Eric is such a great teacher, that I'm sure the other shops would find it worthwhile for their employees to learn more about diagnostics.
Anyway, just a thought.
Lol there is a reason I work by myself 😂. Trust me I'm not a good baby sitter.
@@SouthMainAuto I hear that! So very true, so true. 👍👍👍
Why ruin a good revenue stream? 😂
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The other shops may be like Ford and Toyota service techs , They use Nanotechnology whatever that is . I've been hearing about it in all the commercials lately . Good job dude .
Nanner nanner nanner😂😂
Well, Eric we trust your excellent judgement.
The big green eroded wires !!! Can't let go to the car show 😊😊😊
I'll share a story from the aviation world. A very experienced pilot had a small experimental sport aircraft. He installed an electronic ignition system to improve performance. During a flight, the engine quit and he lost his life. The following investigation found a bad crimp connector supplying power to the ignition.
All crimp connectors will be bad after an accident.
I'm wondering If there is another broken section of that light green with blue tracer it seemed to pull pretty far out of that harness Eric O like it was stretching a ton or broken closer to the connecter next to the brake booster 19:25 @South Main Auto Repair LLC
It amazes me to see how many wire harness are not run in the body or on the inside somewhere. Those harnesses on the underside of the car are electrical problems just waiting to happen. Great job Mr O on actually fixing the problems so they stay fixed!
You know the mechanic is 👌👌 when he's smarter than the scan tools
Great job Mr O
Probably the best bit of advice ever given,if you don't know how it work then its just guessing.
Research is the key, but service info can be iffy.
Nearly 1million subscribers and very well deserved. I hope it helps compensate you for the time to take to teach and walk everyone through your many skilled troubleshooting techniques👍
I had the exact same problem and location on a 2011 Ford Raptor with the 6.2 engine. And thanks to viewing many of your electrical videos, I zeroed in on the location quickly. My entire approach to electrical troubleshooting has changed because of you. Thanks Eric.
What a great sign. "Trial and Error Automotive Repair"( Insert local shop name)"Home of the parts cannon approach"
I love it Eric like you just said Don't trust nothing, I liked it when we had just throttle body engine management and that was it, just way over the top with this computer stuff, and even with it you have to go back to the old school Thank you for the hard work we appreciate it especially the videos Hope you and Mrs o are doing okay
A fellow technician told me if a circuit looks like it is wrong on the schematic assume it is . This has saved me more than once .
Great Job! Thanks for taking us along!
Cmon cmon cmon !!! Eric O give yourself some credit man !!! Scotch 33 /88 !!! Electricians Best friend !! Proper connections do it right ! The first and only time ! You know all the tricks man ! And share them so nicely with all of US !!! 58 yr old shade tree mechanic here ! Love your style and your work!!!! Rock on man !!!! Thanks a 1000000
I love when the video starts with…….It came from another shop….
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Upside down zip tie at a car show just means it was a 'Factory Built on Monday/Friday' car. Thanks for taking us along.
Nice clean fix! Corroded wires again.
Thank you Mr. O for bringing us along.
Eric has 50 some rules, Just like Leroy Jethro Gibbs, And i love it. I have almost as many.
So the other shops sending you work maybe better off working on old school cars that didn't have ECM, PCM or any other computer needed diagnostics. You the man
You are absolutely right. I am hardly a professional and I use all data and I could not maintain my vehicles without it. I think it’s like $60 a year per vehicle and you’ll make that up in DIY savings when you make your first repair.
I've just fixed an electrical problem on my van.
I didn't want to, but I had no choice because the only service available from most shops for an electrical fault is to hold the vehicle for 3 weeks, do nothing, and then charge money for it.
It's enough to make me wish I lived in upper New York state.
Eric sure does love that Harbor Freight tester. Lots of promos.
That butt connector may or may not last, but you will never know. Don’t get me wrong, you are an awesome diagnostician.
Getting other shops' work is a good problem to have.
It might even be more than one shop nearby, because the young guys never saw this in school or shop ,the real world experience is really the only way.
At least the previous tech didn't make a mess trying to do it,that's so rare,
I was the one who sent the heat gun 🤠🤠!!!!
Is what I would say if I had sent it 🙂…
With all the electronics on modern stuff service data, reading comprehension, and wiring diagram comprehension are all musts. Still blows my mind how many mechanics have poor reading comprehension and can’t follow trouble shooting. And, how many can do all sorts of stuff, but can’t wrap their head around following a few wires and making sense of how something works.
What a Great way to Start the Day. Cup of Joe and Eric O. for the Win!
Good one Eric.never trust anything.!!.in this industry. Inspect... Diagnosis.. Verify.....isolate....pinpoint....and never trust your scan tool.great information and advice.
Thanks Eric,
I was thinking that .don't the other shops have access to wiring diagrams and other information. ..
But more work for you 👍👍👍👍
Another great troubleshoot and fix by SMAuto. Oh, and another fine car show prep to guarantee a 24th place finish. Classic.
More DIYers need to know that all the major manufacturers offer 2-3 day service info subscriptions for like $30, it's perfect for getting cheap, temporary access to the FULL service info, for anything from this kind of electrical issue up to major overhauls (because you can use that 3 days to do your research and planning, print/save pdfs of everything you need, and can always come back for another 3 days later if you need to later in the project)
Almost to a Million, Dr. O! Have a great week.
Eric
Great video!
You are not only a top notch mechanic but a great teacher.
Always buy the Scotch Brand tape for these types of repairs.
Mr O is the reason I had no fear of buying my 06 exploder with the 4.6 3 valve.
Proud of ya buddy, been watching you for years. I'm wishing you 1 million subs for Christmas. Keep on doing what you do!
TSO (The Other Shop) is fortunate to have SMA in the same town. 😉
The five oh is the one with the red and blue lights , lol.
I believe all your repairs are concours quality level. Certainly your work is superior to the manufacturer. Great video as always. Thank you.
Eric O's rules just like Gibbs rules only better. Great videos sir. Thank you and keep em coming.
Excellent point on service info and knowledge of how something works. You Rock
I appreciate that!
Good job Eric. Like the new hat.
Thanks 4 useing autel Eric
man i didnt even know what a vapor fuel canister was. said they been on cars since 1971. yeah im behind the eight ball. thx for the fun site. fun meaning- something amusing
and enjoyable .
A parts changers shop sending their problems to a mechanic’s shop. Nice. Thank you so much. I love this kind of hunt and find stuff.
I do enjoy your videos so much. Thanks for taking us along and teaching
Eric thanks for these wiring videos. After watching a million of them I had the chance to try the skills I learned on my dad's jeep. Bought a month of Mitchell diy and went to town.
Service info for the win! My teacher way back in tech school taught me, not as good as meemaw! 😂 You dont have to remember everything just have to know where to find it! Now wash your hands!! 😂😂
Great video and thanks for the information. I learned something.
Mr O you are an inspiration. I've been living with those FORD wire holders and your zip tie method cleans up my harness issues.