Hey Max, hot tip from Armadale WA. Make yourself an audible tester for obscure locations: 1.) 12V Car horn (or 2 in series for 24V)(great for high current circuits) 2.) 12V piezo buzzer (or 2 in series for 24V)(great for low current circuits) 3.) Another idea I use sometimes is a mini tripod and my phone, combined with a test light and take a video of the test light working (or not) in an obscure location. I'm a mobile guy so I always work alone and have to come up with creative solutions when troubleshooting, the above tips have helped a number of times👍🇦🇺
That's some great ideas! I have used the continuity buzzer on my multimeter and also a second camera to capture events I am looking for as well. The oscilloscope is also a great method for seeing faults as they occur. I worked as a mobile mech for 8 years and yes, you come up with some ideas to make your day easier. Thanks for your comment 😉👍
I replaced a solenoid once. Put it in backward which caused power from bat to constantly flow through the solenoid to ground via the motor winding which meant there wasn't enough current to actuate the solenoid but enough that by the time I realised (2 attempted key turns) and unhooked the battery she was too hot to touch! After correcting that it never missed a beat! 😆
Easy mistake to make. I always take heaps of photos. That being said, I have had my fair share of mistakes. The solenoid being wired up backward, probably meant that current was passing through the pull-in as well as the hold-in windings. Yup, that will make them nice and toasty! 😁😎
👍 nice one Max, I had a VL Commodore Calais in the 90's V8 as a company car, not bad for a 20 year old, next I bought a VN, very disappointing car had wind noise through the top of car doors, and one too many parts replaced, Never bought a Holden again.
The VL was a legend. The VN was the start of another generation of vehicles, using a Buick, 10 year old engine that GM was phasing out. So it was behind the eightball even before it started.
G'day from Bundaberg Qld ☺️👍 Knowledge is NOT a burden matey 🤔👍 Wish You were my Mechanic in Bundaberg, ive had couple of below average experiences with Mechanics over the years in this town with quality of their work & quotes 🙈👎 You have knowledge in spades & id trust you to work on my cars any day ! Wish i could find a similar guy in bundy, Cheers from Steve 🍹🕺
Part of the reason I do these videos is to help others learn the diagnostic process. That's why I go into so much detail. What I do to diagnose would be a lot quicker. I appreciate your comment. 👍
Hey Max, hot tip from Armadale WA.
Make yourself an audible tester for obscure locations:
1.)
12V Car horn (or 2 in series for 24V)(great for high current circuits)
2.)
12V piezo buzzer (or 2 in series for 24V)(great for low current circuits)
3.)
Another idea I use sometimes is a mini tripod and my phone, combined with a test light and take a video of the test light working (or not) in an obscure location.
I'm a mobile guy so I always work alone and have to come up with creative solutions when troubleshooting, the above tips have helped a number of times👍🇦🇺
That's some great ideas! I have used the continuity buzzer on my multimeter and also a second camera to capture events I am looking for as well. The oscilloscope is also a great method for seeing faults as they occur.
I worked as a mobile mech for 8 years and yes, you come up with some ideas to make your day easier.
Thanks for your comment 😉👍
Another master class in electrical diagnosis Max!
Thanks Browny! Good to hear from you 😉😊
@@MiracleMAX and a great tip with that relay test kit, looks great!
@@danielbrown5682 Yup, not a bad little help with diagnosing
I replaced a solenoid once. Put it in backward which caused power from bat to constantly flow through the solenoid to ground via the motor winding which meant there wasn't enough current to actuate the solenoid but enough that by the time I realised (2 attempted key turns) and unhooked the battery she was too hot to touch! After correcting that it never missed a beat! 😆
Easy mistake to make. I always take heaps of photos. That being said, I have had my fair share of mistakes. The solenoid being wired up backward, probably meant that current was passing through the pull-in as well as the hold-in windings. Yup, that will make them nice and toasty! 😁😎
Great explanation MM.
Thanks for the video
I'm glad you found it helpful!
👍 nice one Max, I had a VL Commodore Calais in the 90's V8 as a company car, not bad for a 20 year old, next I bought a VN, very disappointing car had wind noise through the top of car doors, and one too many parts replaced, Never bought a Holden again.
The VL was a legend. The VN was the start of another generation of vehicles, using a Buick, 10 year old engine that GM was phasing out. So it was behind the eightball even before it started.
Thx MM. Look forward to your vids. Always informative and enjoyable
Thanks mate! 😉
G'day from Bundaberg Qld ☺️👍 Knowledge is NOT a burden matey 🤔👍 Wish You were my Mechanic in Bundaberg, ive had couple of below average experiences with Mechanics over the years in this town with quality of their work & quotes 🙈👎 You have knowledge in spades & id trust you to work on my cars any day ! Wish i could find a similar guy in bundy, Cheers from Steve 🍹🕺
Thanks Steve for your kind words. It also helps when you love what you do and are genuinely interested in doing the best for your customers.
Great job
Thanks for watching! 👍
Great video
Glad you found it helpful! 😄
Top job going to check starter now 😅
Hope the video helps! 😉👍
Why not just chuck another relay in it to see if it starts. A lot quicker
Part of the reason I do these videos is to help others learn the diagnostic process. That's why I go into so much detail. What I do to diagnose would be a lot quicker.
I appreciate your comment. 👍