No need to justify your billing practices. Your local customers are very lucky to have such a skilled and honest auto repair shop to take their vehicles to. As always just an excellent job on this customers car.
Plenty of places would try to order that wiring connector, find out they can't, and show you the door. I'd say a mechanic ready to hit the U-Pull for ya is something to be grateful for
He's not selling himself short, he is trying to explain he doesn't do stuff for free. It's just another option for a speedy and cost effective repair, as opposed to waiting for something to be delivered. Sounds like it's a convenient place which he probably passes by on a regular basis and works in a trip there. Most people want their car back ASAP, another shop might have done something else, but that's nothing to do with this video.
I started watching your channel about a year ago. I was a mechanic for almost 30 years. One of my oldest friends owned his own shop. Your personality, work ethic, and mechanical skills remind me of him. That is why I think I gravitated towards your videos. Lately, I have seen a change in your personality on the videos. I never write comments or complain about anyone's TH-cam. What you do must be difficult. I watched my friend burn out because of paperwork and dealing with people. He ended up selling his business. I hope only the best for you and yours. I do not want to see another burnout in this industry. Also, you provide a great service on TH-cam. You show there are still hard working good people in the world.
Eric, the main thig is that you DO the work - and do it properly. So many "mechanics" nowadays have zero trouble-shooting skills. I enjoy watching you blend technology and good old-fashioned diagnostics to remedy your customer problems.
you are a honest person. We know you don't work for free, but it's still great that you are willing to go the extra mile for your customers. Please don't stop.
I still think it's great that you're willing to take that extra step, and I hope you're fair to yourself in pricing it. Many shops either don't have such an option, or wouldn't choose to exercise it, so it'd be much more expensive and a much longer time to fix. Kudos, and I hope your customer is grateful.
LOL, he just finished explaining in basically an economic decision. If it were 10 miles down the road he might not do it, or have parts sent. Some parts are fine second hand as they don't wear out, and some parts are a lottery. Anything Eric thought was too risky to carry a warranty on he would cover himself by getting it new. He knows his customers and when your car is likely to be a rusty stain in a couple of years time, cheaper parts probably get him more work, as that $200 extra might mean customer scraps the car or takes it elsewhere.
Great Job!!, to be really honest the fact that you took us along to the junk yard and walk among those cars to get the part, in my opinion was the best part of the video...
Your videos have inspired many diy weekend car warriors to jump in and get their hands dirty and tackle many repairs that they wouldn’t have dreamed of doing without watching one of your videos. You share your experience and knowledge unselfishly and we truly appreciate that. Your work is hard enough and you make sure the camera angle and lighting are right and sometimes work with one hand while holding the camera with the other. You are a treasure and worth every penny you charge. Thank you brother!
Over 2 MILLION Miles and still no issues on a wire repair just like that on my 03 6NZ Cat. Don't tell me it's not a quality repair. This lady is fixed up just fine! Those peeps in NY are lucky to have SMA. Love the channel 🇺🇸
I just wished I lived closer to you instead of clear across the country in Idaho. I'd be in your shop for everything, including bringing in coffee for you and Mrs. O all the time. You sir are a man of integrity and honesty. I love your videos. thanks
I'm 57 and I've been soldering wires since my dad taught me at 12, I've been an electronics tech for 39 years and as far as I'm concerned you did a perfect job! You always do!
Your crimp connectors are JUST FINE. Most wire connections in autos are not soldered. Good job saving your customer a ton of money by using an appropriate repair. 🖤
Eric your videos have been a great companion as I recover from knee replacement surgery. Thanks for putting out very entertaining and interesting videos. Your work ethic is to be comended
Same. I found Eric as I recover from rotator cuff and whatever else was wrong in there surgery. Unfortunately, I can’t attempt anything he is doing yet even if I knew how. Good luck in your rehab. Trust the process.
Hi Eric, I have watched you for years (since early 2017 when you only had 80k subs), and I would never question your repair methods or your billing practices. You are a great mechanic and I would have no problem taking my vehicle to you, except I'm in Canada on Vancouver Island.
Labor rates are labor rates. You’re saving them on the part cost and your labor is well worth whatever you charge because you take the time to do things right. You’re really saving the customer from unnecessary downtime by using a salvage part as well as getting the car down the road instead of taking up space in your shop and lot. It’s a win for all involved.
Great job, Eric! Nice repair with those crimp connectors. Wilbert's is a handy resource. The wire manufacturers use soybean oil as a plasticizer in PVC to make it less brittle, but it also makes it more chewy and tasty to mice!
Oh dang! I thought you'd use your patented Honda Rodent Tape! ( and a sewing seam ripper and solder and heat gun, etc. etc.... 😂😂) Great episode as always!
Eric, you are one of the best - straight down the line each and every time. Never apologise for charging time for your work. People are lucky to have a shop like yours to go to, so make sure you make enough to keep in business
Eric, Great video and fix - thank you! You are very lucky to have a salvage yard like Wilberts. The salvage yards around here are awful - cars lay in the mud/weeds, online inventory is dated/wrong, a&&hole staff... Paul (in MA) ps you dont need to explain yourself ever. You are the most honest mechanic on earth.
I’m at an Audi dealer, and when we do wiring repairs, Audi specifically says no soldering, only crimp connectors. Of course we use their specific connectors and wire. All wiring repairs are done with yellow wire so someone else down the line knows someone has been in there before. We usually put a piece of yellow tape on the harness as well for indication. Great job by the way. And like others have said, you don’t have to justify anything to us. There is always going to be someone with a smart ass comment or they think they know everything. Keep doing a great job! kudos to you.🙌🏻
Eric, my son is 29 and has never watched your channel but he and you have the same great sense of humor peppered with the zingers thrown in there. He also uses the term my guy which I find unique to you and him. You and he would have a great time at a social gathering like a barbecue. I’ve been self employed for 44 years, I like you know what I’m worth and don’t do charity work as it doesn’t pays my bills. I sure hope you do VERY well as your skill set is far and above anyone else I’ve seen. I have added your video about the truck that the dealer couldn’t fix and GM reimbursed the owner to a few forums to show how you can track anything down and not just throw parts at things. Surely your customers realize how fortunate they are to live nearby, everyone else wishes they were close by.
@24:05 When I first started my business, someone gave me a good piece of advice. He said don't be afraid to charge for your time and experience. If you're not making any money, then it's just a hobby.
My grandparents had an orchard, berry, and fresh veg operation. We had one of those old school roadside stands. We had rodent issues but I don't recall them going after wire insulation. But all the cars and equipment were covered with eaten out pits and seeds. My grandfather's war with the squirrels over the apricots was epic. We lost...
Old tyme wires were made from cloth and good olde oil based plastic, new age wire insulation is made with plastic made from soybeans. Hence they are more tasty.
Nothing like a trip to the junkyard. Gotta respect the honest techs trying to save the customer some money and not just blindly saying the vehicle needs this, this, and that like the stealerships do. I do all of my own repairs and maintenance ---> #1 factor in extending a vehicle's lifespan and I'm not a hack either😜 Most of my uncles on my Dad's side were class A mechanics and it is definitely in my blood also. I try to put everything back exactly or as close to factory condition as possible. Another triumphant success, Eric🤘
Eric your videos are instructional from an automotive prespective, educational from a general mechanical & electrical repair standpoint and last but not least very entertaining. Keep it up Mr. O.
Mr. O, your the best. I love how these other shops bring their disasters to you and you figure it out in a orderly, step by step process. Solid mechanical work! I'm surprised that the thing would start at all with no crank signal. But, I'm not a mechanic.
As a consumer, and also considering the amount of time I've spent repairing my car, I can say I'd rather pay your rate than pay for a cheaper lesser skilled mechanic. What we are paying for is your knowledge and experience to get the problem solved much more rapidly and reliably than the lesser skilled guy! A good smart mechanic is worth his weight in gold!
Mechanic here and approve of this method! Very tight spot and unless you want to charge the customer a ton more to drain coolant and hoses ECT this is how you do it! And side note wish I could have access to the electrical tape like that! I get only the cheap 3m shit!
Scotch Super 33+ Vinyl Electrical Tape is a 3M product. Best electrical tape on the planet. MRO storeroom manager tried to save money by buying Chinese made tape. Maintenance Manager told him the only electrical tape authorized for our building was the Super 33.
Yup 33 is 3m tape it’s around $4 roll at Menards and it’s well worth that as electrician that cheap stuff comes loose before I even can get the job done
Hi, Mr. O. I always enjoy your vids. But this one, though simple, was very enjoyable. It is an example of Detective O at his best. It also shows Scavenger O at his best, rummaging through the junk cars to discover a tiny part in an ocean of rusting metal. All for the mouse's love of plastic! Good job Mr. O, Master Auto Detective. Thanks for sharing! Stay Healthy!
You may find this interesting. I was looking for some wire for a project and noticed a choice of wire that was listed as highly recyclable. My interests was peeked, what's the difference pray tell. It was the insulation on the wire, the insulation was sporting a plastic derived from vegetable plant compounds mixed in with the other plastics to make it more environmentally friendly. Hmmm, Your vehicles wiring feeds the local wild life, no need to toss out those food scraps into the yard at night, they have insulation to nibble on.
Another awesome demonstration of diagnosing a no crack problem. Appreciate all your knowledge and insight into troubleshooting an issue/problem. Thank Mr O…
Another good video. That's a perfectly fine repair when you have limited access and room to do a repair. You're lucky you can just drive down the street and get that new connector with the wires. Trying to get that connector, pigtail, is difficult for most of us when we have to try to find it and order it
Hi Eric, the master as usual. I do harnesses all day. I have tried most forms of connectors. Crimp and seal are great. You so need that crimp tool thought. I use both. Now why, crimp and seal works great on similar size wires. I have to do a lot of splices. Sometimes 4 into one. For that I form a little coil of tinned copper wire around a drill and put all the wires in and solder the lot together. Why? Because you can see they are all joined. With crimps one can pull out. Then over the joint with black shrink and seal. Other plugs I use both again. Crimps are used in the industry because it is quick and reliable if done correctly. Good solder is $50/Lb here so crimps are cheaper. Solder done well is very reliable. But crimps can be better in tight spots. So in conclusion from somebody that makes harnesses. Both are good when done correctly. I have to fix my own faults. I don’t like faults.
I used to be a solder and heat shrink guy until I watched a video of a guy making the case for crimped connectors. He used the factory style connectors that crimp just like OE terminals are fastened. He demonstrated using about a 14 gauge wire where he made a connection then hung a brake rotor from the wire while swinging it around and it didn't break. So from now on I will be using factory style crimp connectors with heat shrink tube that has the sealer in it. I do use a heat gun to shrink but it's because I don't have a micro torch...yet. Great video and always charge for your time. With all the tools and equipment for which I have paid an obscene amount of money, and none of it makes me any money, the only tool I have ever used that made me any money is a pen when the job was done. Quality work needs to be compensated accordingly.
Thank you for the schooling you do in all your videos. I have watched you for a couple of years now, and I can tell that you are a good man. Keep up the great work and your entertaining videos. Oh, and if you make a good crimp it should last as long as soldering the wires.
Well done Eric! This one brought back a similar problem I had on a import that came in “no start”. I was too busy that day - so the Ser. Mgr. gave the car to a used car mech. right across from my work spot and told him if he had any trouble diagnosing the car to ask me to help. Heard nothing from him and the used car guys pushed it outside. I asked him what he found - he said had a Powertrain fault “no communication” and a Transaxle fault “no communication”, “data buss shorted to ground” and some other faults. He said he ordered both modules (warranty parts). 10 days later he installed the new modules and still no start, he went up and handed the repair order to the S.M., told him it didn’t fix it. S.M. came down and asked me if I would take a look - went over and checked it over knowing data buss was down. Saw evidence of mice issues. Tracked harnesses and found a harness running between the battery and the Power Distribution Module that was chewed. Removed the battery for access - small part of the corrugated insulator missing. Opened the harness and found that the mouse had bit into the harness but apparently left it alone afterwards. During the bite he made one wire come out of its insulator and into the wire beside its insulator and made contact without braking any wire strands. S.M. couldn’t believe it - wanted to see for himself. Borrowed a couple small screwdrivers and separated the 2 wires - installed the battery, turned the key - fired right up! S.M. said can you fix that real quick - customer will be here in an hour. No worries! Had a half hour in the car! Customer happy! S.M. said he could’ve fixed that. I said I don’t think he looked! Gotta always check for the obvious 1st!
When it comes to splicing wires on mobile things (like cars and boats), it is best NOT to solder a connection as a solder joint is subject to cracking from vibrations. A crimped connection like the ones you used are preferred as they area solid, mechanical connection resistant to both corrosion and vibration.
I think soldered connector can take vibration but what can cause issues is flux/and lead creeping up wire under insulation. Which makes wire stiff and that makes it break.
@@Tegelane5 No sir. The constant vibrations will lead to a cracked solder joint and a failed repair/connection. Lead and flux mean nothing. Look at it this way, if solder joints are so good, then why is it every connection (outside of PCB's) is a crimped connection and not soldered? It's because it has been proven time and again that solder joints crack in vehicles while crimped ones do not.
Repairing damaged harnesses with parts from breakers,is ok,every job,customer different,I’ll do the same,saves the customer money,turns the car round quickly,the art is in doing a solid repair,at a sensible price,good for everyone,great video,thanks.
Enjoyed your videos for the past several years. The rust issues back there amaze me. Out here in sunny Ca. It's rarely an issue even on 30+ yr. Old cars. I read somewhere that mice loved to eat the insulation because a soy product was used in the mfg. They've probably corrected the issue now as it was a huge problem. Cheers, Rich
I don’t care what you say, I think it’s great that you do these kinds of things for your customers. You save them money and they get their vehicles back sooner. The fix is just as good and cheaper.
I enjoy and have enjoyed your channel for years now. I very much appreciate your knowledge and attention to detail on things that are small but reflect highly on you, such as how you keep your floors clean etc.
Toyota and Honda and other Japanese vehicles have used wiring where the plastic insulation is manufactured from soybean oil. That attracts the rodents. Manufactures have added things to the plastic to prevent rodent attraction in newer vehicles. Great video!
Kudos to you Eric. Yes, those types of fasteners are always missing. It isn't always those lube joints. I work outside so winter forces me to take my car in. Every time I've taken my Ford in to have recalls and oil changes done and ( I'm going to come right out and say it ), the lazy wrench always leaves my vehicle minus the same fasteners. Odd that always same screws. I took to buying extras from parts dept. I do my own work in nicer weather and always put the dang things back as they came, so yes LAZY they are. I've wrenched for 40 years and know how little time it takes to put a couple screws in.
Mr O You're a truly a great mechanic. I like how you go above and beyond to fix a customer's vehicle. Going to a junk yard to get parts for a customer's vehicle shows you care and are willing to get the vehicle fixed and back to them quickly. I see no problem with you charging for your time to go a retrieve the part from the junk yard. I think most mechanics would have told this customer the issue and then quote them the replacement of the part. Then probably tell them they need a new harness or possibly get the missing connector at higher price of the junk yard price. So Mr. O thank you for being an honest, hardworking mechanic. Remember this is how you build your business by being a stand up person . I would like to have a mechanic such as you near me.
I always appreciate your knowledge and the amount of stuff I have learned from your channel. Keep up the great videos and don't pay any attention to the complainers.
You need no justification for charging what you do. Once ppl know how good you are you’ll have customers for life!! Nothing like a great and reasonable mechanic, hard to find these days. Can’t wait for the next one!!
Eric, I hope those crimp and seals are as great as you say because that's what is connecting some very important wires on my Caravan together! Found a mouse nest under the seat of my motorcycle once. Scared the heck out of me! Fortunately no problems that time. Thanks for Sharing!
Well what you do is great for customers. I know where I’m at I don’t see any mechanic/shops would put anything like that on. Much less go through with the electrical stuff. There is only one place here that everyone goes to for electrical. But you are confident in your work and what you do. Working on vehicles isn’t a charity. It’s about caring for customers as you would your mom or wife. Job well done to you and the staff and of course Mrs. O. Thanks
Pro tip- when the wires are "down there", use the stripper to merely score the insulation but don't strip it off. Twist it off, and it winds tight enough to get the wire in the butt splice.
Sadly there's not many of them left now across the pond here in the UK, a combination of "health and safety" and many going for online sales only. They often refuse to sell a connector and pigtail like Eric got, making the excuse that the looms get sold complete. All of them? Yeah right. Like on the crashed CR-V that Eric got his from...nobody is installing that loom that's already damaged elsewhere. Sell us a connector pigtail then you've got more percentage copper per ton of loom when recycling!
It is great that you do that for this reason, the customer's car is fixed and they get it back faster. I agree 110% that you are in business to make money. Every car that you fix where you have to order parts you're creating economic activity throughout the area you live in. You have at least one employee that I'm sure you pay a very reasonable rate. He in turn is generating economic activity in the area himself with the money you pay him. He has bills to pay maybe a mortgage if not he has rent. So if you don't run your business as a business instead of the charity he's not going to have a job and you're going to be out of business. That will impact numerous businesses in the area. They in turn may have to do business differently further impacting the communities economic activity. You did great work and if that was my car you're working on and that's how you fixed it, I would have absolutely no problems with how you did it.
Hi eric, I just wanted to send you a message I have been watching you for a very long tired learned a lot from you and I love your videos that you Put on your TH-cam channel. And for those people that question you On how you do stuff let them complain, You're the one doing the work If they don't like what they see they can change the channel that's why God invented on buttons. I have the same crimp and seal connectors you have I actually bought some of Amazon and they work excellent there's nothing wrong with those. I think you put Have an excellent TH-cam channel I'm not really a car guy either but I do win and if I can like to do small things. I was involved in a near death car accident some years back and I am disabled so the little stuff I get to do is far few in between. But like I said let me tell you Have an excellent channel I learn a lot just keep up the good work and for those haters Change the channel, Thanks Matt from Michigan
Way to go "survivor" I am a Michigan survivor too. Got "T" boned in an intersection by some dingbat that was running late for work, he hit me on passenger side of my truck doing 65mph. This was way back in '98, still suffering from L4 - L5 cartilage missing, bone on bone now and sciatica loves to jump in every now and then.
Hey Eric, keep up the great work my man! No need to explain crap to anyone that is not your custy or paying the bill. Also, as i mentioned in another video of yours, I use the same crimp connectors as you and I also do solder and heat shrink repairs, all depends on the situation and circumstances. They both work perfectly when done right, as we do! Blessings to you and your family.
Hey Eric, a suggestion on your mini roll. Use the 11 mm socket. It sits in the toolbox, never gets used, so, I just leave it rolled up with tape on it on the socket strip. The 10 mm sockets get used so much, I cannot leave the tape on there. All of my 11's are now permanent mini rolls.
Tool equity! The 11 is made from the same stuff as the 10 and deserves deserves the same attention. Great idea! Stop socket prejudice, all sockets matter!
You are completely right! I don't think I've ever used an 11mm on a car. Maybe only once to hammer down on a chewed up 12mm, but that might have been in a bad dream I had once.
Mr O..... You are not the only one. I am not a professional anymore, HOWEVER. I have friends / neighbors come to me All The Time because another shop couldn't fix. All too often it is easier for me to run to the scrap yard, un bolt whatever, or CHOP IT OFF, and in the end, my "customer" saves money, gets their vehicle fixed, stress is gone, and I make a couple bucks. They are also happy to spend 100 bucks with me rather than 500+ at a shop that has already failed once!
Hey Eric. I think that torch you are using is too small. I believe a propane torch, like the ones they use to melt ice off sidewalks and such would be a much better option, especially for making sure to melt the plastic on the connectors. All jokes aside though, thanks again for another great video. I wish more mechanics were like you, not afraid to run to a junkyard to save the customer a few bucks.. Especially when its just a connector. Keep up the stellar work.
What another great and cheap repair for your customer!! You’re an excellent mechanic and a great man to take care of your wife, and your customers as well as you do! That’s kinda rare these days and that’s sad if you ask me. Love your videos and you and the wifey are absolutely hilarious together!! God bless~
Nice job Eric. I doubt that I could, at my age, do what you do but you explain it so well that at the end of the video I say " Yeah, if were a young man ( oh say 45 or 50 years younger 😀) I might be able to do that too. " Until the next time. See Ya
Oh, and by the way, after 30 years, I've left the repair shop as of today. I am moving on to teaching at the local college. Gonna be strange. But a 51 I made the choice for a change. But I'll still watch your videos and probably do side work from time to time.
Was waiting for the appearance of the Hondoo anti mouse tape! It is darn expensive, but watching SMA convinced me to get some..and cover about every exposed wire I could find on my cars!
@@brianburns7211Peppermint oil works. You can find it at most hardware stores. After spending a weekend fixing the wires on my wife's Impala. I spray it down once a month! And it smells good.
@@brianburns7211 the Honda rodent tape has chili peppers infused in it so I'm assuming using hot sauce or any kind of chili product would keep them away. Rodents also dont like peppermint products also this applies to spiders also.
Honest guys like you and Ray are hard to find and even harder to get an appointment with. Ray's shop is an hour away but he's booked solid. My Focus needs fron pads so to save money I'll have to buy a jack, stands and do them myself.
@@StishFicks Around 2000 the wiring insulation used in cars switched industry-wide from oil-based plastic (which rodents don't like) to soy-based (which is both delicious and nutritious for rodents). So stuff like this has been a problem ever since.
I'd never have expected Mr. O to run to the scrap yard to salvage that connector for free. He wasn't going on a field trip. He was going to save the customer time and money, and you know not a moment was wasted because Eric O can find what he needs at a scrap yard much faster than the average Joe. Great video!
People with good sense know that crimp and seal connectors are best for automotive applications. They withstand the vibrations and heat better than solder does. (Edited: I say all this because I've been a mechanic for 97 years.) Lol😊
@Gormen Freeman If the solder isn't sticking to the wires, you're doing it wrong. Bad prep work or cheap solder with a lack of flux. Additional: The Crimp and Seal connector is a true game changer for most applications in harsh environments. It's a good choice. And at times soldering wires, messing with heat shrink tubing, etc... In some cases it's the best choice.
@gormenfreeman499 the main reason solder sucks in automotive and aviation is because it creates a hard spot in the wiring that can work harden and snap from vibration. Heat areas also, solder can get hot enough to separate in some environments.
I had a Jeep Cherokee that when I took my future wife on our first date, the cam shaft sensor quit. Had to get towed from 2nd level of parking garage. I had that Jeep longer than the wife. Really miss that Jeep.
I didn't see, but did you throw a short piece of wire loom on your repair? You did this customer a solid. You are my kind of dude. Thanks for being a honest man.
No need to justify your billing practices. Your local customers are very lucky to have such a skilled and honest auto repair shop to take their vehicles to. As always just an excellent job on this customers car.
Well since most customers feel we should work for free it's a knee-jerk reaction for us to justify it.
@@michaelcosta7235 Eh, just sell them an entire harness, plus install so you can be like the dealer.
Plenty of places would try to order that wiring connector, find out they can't, and show you the door. I'd say a mechanic ready to hit the U-Pull for ya is something to be grateful for
Ho Lee Chit maybe that’s my radio problem. Had mouse 🐁 in the engine compartment. Work now and then.
Eggsactly. Hes a humble guy , Eric O. N he just likes to be transparent with his viewers.
Don’t sell yourself short, you did her a solid. If she went to the Honda store they would of sold her an entire engine harness.
And an entire engine!!
That's exactly what I was thinking.
@@utuber2940 And the sensor.
He's not selling himself short, he is trying to explain he doesn't do stuff for free. It's just another option for a speedy and cost effective repair, as opposed to waiting for something to be delivered.
Sounds like it's a convenient place which he probably passes by on a regular basis and works in a trip there.
Most people want their car back ASAP, another shop might have done something else, but that's nothing to do with this video.
Probably another car.
I started watching your channel about a year ago. I was a mechanic for almost 30 years. One of my oldest friends owned his own shop. Your personality, work ethic, and mechanical skills remind me of him. That is why I think I gravitated towards your videos. Lately, I have seen a change in your personality on the videos. I never write comments or complain about anyone's TH-cam. What you do must be difficult. I watched my friend burn out because of paperwork and dealing with people. He ended up selling his business. I hope only the best for you and yours. I do not want to see another burnout in this industry. Also, you provide a great service on TH-cam. You show there are still hard working good people in the world.
Eric, the main thig is that you DO the work - and do it properly. So many "mechanics" nowadays have zero trouble-shooting skills. I enjoy watching you blend technology and good old-fashioned diagnostics to remedy your customer problems.
Field trips with Eric... always fun!
you are a honest person. We know you don't work for free, but it's still great that you are willing to go the extra mile for your customers. Please don't stop.
Agreed, great post 😊
I still think it's great that you're willing to take that extra step, and I hope you're fair to yourself in pricing it. Many shops either don't have such an option, or wouldn't choose to exercise it, so it'd be much more expensive and a much longer time to fix. Kudos, and I hope your customer is grateful.
LOL, he just finished explaining in basically an economic decision. If it were 10 miles down the road he might not do it, or have parts sent.
Some parts are fine second hand as they don't wear out, and some parts are a lottery.
Anything Eric thought was too risky to carry a warranty on he would cover himself by getting it new. He knows his customers and when your car is likely to be a rusty stain in a couple of years time, cheaper parts probably get him more work, as that $200 extra might mean customer scraps the car or takes it elsewhere.
Good sleuthing. Missing signals saved lots of time.
Nice job 😊
Great Job!!, to be really honest the fact that you took us along to the junk yard and walk among those cars to get the part, in my opinion was the best part of the video...
I always enjoy watching the field trips to Wilberts! Great work as always, Mr. O!
I watched the one earlier today where last year, he went there to get a part for a Buick Lacrosse.
I liked the way he summed things up at the end.
Your videos have inspired many diy weekend car warriors to jump in and get their hands dirty and tackle many repairs that they wouldn’t have dreamed of doing without watching one of your videos. You share your experience and knowledge unselfishly and we truly appreciate that. Your work is hard enough and you make sure the camera angle and lighting are right and sometimes work with one hand while holding the camera with the other. You are a treasure and worth every penny you charge. Thank you brother!
This world can use more honest and smart mechanics like you. That junk yard is the cleanest most organized junk yard I've ever seen lol
Over 2 MILLION Miles and still no issues on a wire repair just like that on my 03 6NZ Cat. Don't tell me it's not a quality repair. This lady is fixed up just fine! Those peeps in NY are lucky to have SMA. Love the channel 🇺🇸
I just wished I lived closer to you instead of clear across the country in Idaho. I'd be in your shop for everything, including bringing in coffee for you and Mrs. O all the time. You sir are a man of integrity and honesty. I love your videos. thanks
I'm 57 and I've been soldering wires since my dad taught me at 12, I've been an electronics tech for 39 years and as far as I'm concerned you did a perfect job! You always do!
Your crimp connectors are JUST FINE. Most wire connections in autos are not soldered. Good job saving your customer a ton of money by using an appropriate repair. 🖤
Eric your videos have been a great companion as I recover from knee replacement surgery. Thanks for putting out very entertaining and interesting videos. Your work ethic is to be comended
Did they put a greese fitting in the new knee?
@@shadetreemech290 if they did , hope it's not from dorman
@@thomasfletcher760 Nope... got it from NAP-AR (not a sponsor).
Same. I found Eric as I recover from rotator cuff and whatever else was wrong in there surgery. Unfortunately, I can’t attempt anything he is doing yet even if I knew how. Good luck in your rehab. Trust the process.
Did the old knee have a bad ground ?
Hi Eric,
I have watched you for years (since early 2017 when you only had 80k subs), and I would never question your repair methods or your billing practices. You are a great mechanic and I would have no problem taking my vehicle to you, except I'm in Canada on Vancouver Island.
Another great repair by an honest mechanic . People in your area are lucky to have a go to person like yourself .
Labor rates are labor rates. You’re saving them on the part cost and your labor is well worth whatever you charge because you take the time to do things right. You’re really saving the customer from unnecessary downtime by using a salvage part as well as getting the car down the road instead of taking up space in your shop and lot. It’s a win for all involved.
Great job, Eric! Nice repair with those crimp connectors. Wilbert's is a handy resource. The wire manufacturers use soybean oil as a plasticizer in PVC to make it less brittle, but it also makes it more chewy and tasty to mice!
Well as a non mechanic person, I believe you have made all the right decisions and choices. Car starts and drives. So I say, Job Well Done.😅😊😊😊😊
Oh dang! I thought you'd use your patented Honda Rodent Tape! ( and a sewing seam ripper and solder and heat gun, etc. etc.... 😂😂) Great episode as always!
Eric, you are one of the best - straight down the line each and every time. Never apologise for charging time for your work. People are lucky to have a shop like yours to go to, so make sure you make enough to keep in business
Eric,
Great video and fix - thank you!
You are very lucky to have a salvage yard like Wilberts. The salvage yards around here are awful - cars lay in the mud/weeds, online inventory is dated/wrong, a&&hole staff...
Paul (in MA)
ps you dont need to explain yourself ever. You are the most honest mechanic on earth.
👍👍👍👍👍
Western Massachusetts?
I love the Wilberts road trips!!
would love to know where in MA, east/west/county/town or city? Whatever, I too have had issues with yard help. I am in eastern MA
I’m at an Audi dealer, and when we do wiring repairs, Audi specifically says no soldering, only crimp connectors. Of course we use their specific connectors and wire. All wiring repairs are done with yellow wire so someone else down the line knows someone has been in there before. We usually put a piece of yellow tape on the harness as well for indication.
Great job by the way. And like others have said, you don’t have to justify anything to us. There is always going to be someone with a smart ass comment or they think they know everything. Keep doing a great job! kudos to you.🙌🏻
Eric, my son is 29 and has never watched your channel but he and you have the same great sense of humor peppered with the zingers thrown in there. He also uses the term my guy which I find unique to you and him. You and he would have a great time at a social gathering like a barbecue.
I’ve been self employed for 44 years, I like you know what I’m worth and don’t do charity work as it doesn’t pays my bills. I sure hope you do VERY well as your skill set is far and above anyone else I’ve seen. I have added your video about the truck that the dealer couldn’t fix and GM reimbursed the owner to a few forums to show how you can track anything down and not just throw parts at things.
Surely your customers realize how fortunate they are to live nearby, everyone else wishes they were close by.
@24:05 When I first started my business, someone gave me a good piece of advice.
He said don't be afraid to charge for your time and experience. If you're not making any money, then it's just a hobby.
Best mechanic on the planet, with excellent work ethics.
You should never work for free! Your work ethic is much better than 99% of people out there!
My grandparents had an orchard, berry, and fresh veg operation. We had one of those old school roadside stands. We had rodent issues but I don't recall them going after wire insulation. But all the cars and equipment were covered with eaten out pits and seeds. My grandfather's war with the squirrels over the apricots was epic. We lost...
Old tyme wires were made from cloth and good olde oil based plastic, new age wire insulation is made with plastic made from soybeans. Hence they are more tasty.
Great job! I couldn't agree more that the only time I replace Honda crank sensors is when someone installed an aftermarket and it's setting a P0339.
Nothing like a trip to the junkyard. Gotta respect the honest techs trying to save the customer some money and not just blindly saying the vehicle needs this, this, and that like the stealerships do. I do all of my own repairs and maintenance ---> #1 factor in extending a vehicle's lifespan and I'm not a hack either😜 Most of my uncles on my Dad's side were class A mechanics and it is definitely in my blood also. I try to put everything back exactly or as close to factory condition as possible. Another triumphant success, Eric🤘
Eric your videos are instructional from an automotive prespective, educational from a general mechanical & electrical repair standpoint and last but not least very entertaining. Keep it up Mr. O.
looks like a nice day up there. Customer should be glad there wasn't a snow storm
Mr. O, your the best. I love how these other shops bring their disasters to you and you figure it out in a orderly, step by step process. Solid mechanical work!
I'm surprised that the thing would start at all with no crank signal. But, I'm not a mechanic.
With all the work he gets from other shops, I'm beginning to wonder if SMA doesn't actually stand for "Save My Arse".
Great video Eric O. Nothing like a walk through a good salvage yard.👍
As a consumer, and also considering the amount of time I've spent repairing my car, I can say I'd rather pay your rate than pay for a cheaper lesser skilled mechanic. What we are paying for is your knowledge and experience to get the problem solved much more rapidly and reliably than the lesser skilled guy! A good smart mechanic is worth his weight in gold!
Another amazing job. Love the way you do business! God bless you and your family ❤
Possibly the hardest working mechanic on the TH-cam.
Mechanic here and approve of this method! Very tight spot and unless you want to charge the customer a ton more to drain coolant and hoses ECT this is how you do it! And side note wish I could have access to the electrical tape like that! I get only the cheap 3m shit!
Scotch Super 33+ Vinyl Electrical Tape is a 3M product. Best electrical tape on the planet. MRO storeroom manager tried to save money by buying Chinese made tape. Maintenance Manager told him the only electrical tape authorized for our building was the Super 33.
Yup 33 is 3m tape it’s around $4 roll at Menards and it’s well worth that as electrician that cheap stuff comes loose before I even can get the job done
Another great fix, obviously good for the customer to see the job done regardless of used parts or new or aftermarket.
I'm always impressed with Eric's auto electrical knowledge. Well done from the UK 👍👍
Hi, Mr. O. I always enjoy your vids. But this one, though simple, was very enjoyable. It is an example of Detective O at his best. It also shows Scavenger O at his best, rummaging through the junk cars to discover a tiny part in an ocean of rusting metal. All for the mouse's love of plastic! Good job Mr. O, Master Auto Detective. Thanks for sharing! Stay Healthy!
You may find this interesting. I was looking for some wire for a project and noticed a choice of wire that was listed as highly recyclable. My interests was peeked, what's the difference pray tell. It was the insulation on the wire, the insulation was sporting a plastic derived from vegetable plant compounds mixed in with the other plastics to make it more environmentally friendly. Hmmm, Your vehicles wiring feeds the local wild life, no need to toss out those food scraps into the yard at night, they have insulation to nibble on.
Soy based plastic. Yum-yum. Squirrels like it too.
Well said, Mama. 😂
Never apologize for treating all your customers fairly. I wish we had more shops like yours!👍
Another awesome demonstration of diagnosing a no crack problem. Appreciate all your knowledge and insight into troubleshooting an issue/problem. Thank Mr O…
Another good video. That's a perfectly fine repair when you have limited access and room to do a repair. You're lucky you can just drive down the street and get that new connector with the wires. Trying to get that connector, pigtail, is difficult for most of us when we have to try to find it and order it
Hi Eric, the master as usual. I do harnesses all day. I have tried most forms of connectors. Crimp and seal are great. You so need that crimp tool thought. I use both. Now why, crimp and seal works great on similar size wires. I have to do a lot of splices. Sometimes 4 into one. For that I form a little coil of tinned copper wire around a drill and put all the wires in and solder the lot together. Why? Because you can see they are all joined. With crimps one can pull out. Then over the joint with black shrink and seal. Other plugs I use both again. Crimps are used in the industry because it is quick and reliable if done correctly. Good solder is $50/Lb here so crimps are cheaper. Solder done well is very reliable. But crimps can be better in tight spots. So in conclusion from somebody that makes harnesses. Both are good when done correctly. I have to fix my own faults. I don’t like faults.
Auto Zone sell interchangeable electrical
Connectors for any type of car nowadays import or export.
I used to be a solder and heat shrink guy until I watched a video of a guy making the case for crimped connectors. He used the factory style connectors that crimp just like OE terminals are fastened. He demonstrated using about a 14 gauge wire where he made a connection then hung a brake rotor from the wire while swinging it around and it didn't break. So from now on I will be using factory style crimp connectors with heat shrink tube that has the sealer in it. I do use a heat gun to shrink but it's because I don't have a micro torch...yet. Great video and always charge for your time. With all the tools and equipment for which I have paid an obscene amount of money, and none of it makes me any money, the only tool I have ever used that made me any money is a pen when the job was done. Quality work needs to be compensated accordingly.
Thank you for the schooling you do in all your videos. I have watched you for a couple of years now, and I can tell that you are a good man. Keep up the great work and your entertaining videos. Oh, and if you make a good crimp it should last as long as soldering the wires.
Well done Eric! This one brought back a similar problem I had on a import that came in “no start”. I was too busy that day - so the Ser. Mgr. gave the car to a used car mech. right across from my work spot and told him if he had any trouble diagnosing the car to ask me to help. Heard nothing from him and the used car guys pushed it outside. I asked him what he found - he said had a Powertrain fault “no communication” and a Transaxle fault “no communication”, “data buss shorted to ground” and some other faults. He said he ordered both modules (warranty parts). 10 days later he installed the new modules and still no start, he went up and handed the repair order to the S.M., told him it didn’t fix it. S.M. came down and asked me if I would take a look - went over and checked it over knowing data buss was down. Saw evidence of mice issues. Tracked harnesses and found a harness running between the battery and the Power Distribution Module that was chewed. Removed the battery for access - small part of the corrugated insulator missing. Opened the harness and found that the mouse had bit into the harness but apparently left it alone afterwards. During the bite he made one wire come out of its insulator and into the wire beside its insulator and made contact without braking any wire strands. S.M. couldn’t believe it - wanted to see for himself. Borrowed a couple small screwdrivers and separated the 2 wires - installed the battery, turned the key - fired right up! S.M. said can you fix that real quick - customer will be here in an hour. No worries! Had a half hour in the car! Customer happy! S.M. said he could’ve fixed that. I said I don’t think he looked! Gotta always check for the obvious 1st!
When it comes to splicing wires on mobile things (like cars and boats), it is best NOT to solder a connection as a solder joint is subject to cracking from vibrations. A crimped connection like the ones you used are preferred as they area solid, mechanical connection resistant to both corrosion and vibration.
I think soldered connector can take vibration but what can cause issues is flux/and lead creeping up wire under insulation. Which makes wire stiff and that makes it break.
@@Tegelane5 No sir. The constant vibrations will lead to a cracked solder joint and a failed repair/connection. Lead and flux mean nothing.
Look at it this way, if solder joints are so good, then why is it every connection (outside of PCB's) is a crimped connection and not soldered? It's because it has been proven time and again that solder joints crack in vehicles while crimped ones do not.
Repairing damaged harnesses with parts from breakers,is ok,every job,customer different,I’ll do the same,saves the customer money,turns the car round quickly,the art is in doing a solid repair,at a sensible price,good for everyone,great video,thanks.
Enjoyed your videos for the past several years. The rust issues back there amaze me. Out here in sunny Ca. It's rarely an issue even on 30+ yr. Old cars.
I read somewhere that mice loved to eat the insulation because a soy product was used in the mfg. They've probably corrected the issue now as it was a huge problem.
Cheers, Rich
It's been awhile since we had Wilberts on the scene. Thanks for bringing us along.
Those crimp n seal connectors work just fine.Been using them for years in the Peoples Republic of California
I don’t care what you say, I think it’s great that you do these kinds of things for your customers. You save them money and they get their vehicles back sooner. The fix is just as good and cheaper.
I enjoy and have enjoyed your channel for years now. I very much appreciate your knowledge and attention to detail on things that are small but reflect highly on you, such as how you keep your floors clean etc.
Toyota and Honda and other Japanese vehicles have used wiring where the plastic insulation is manufactured from soybean oil. That attracts the rodents. Manufactures have added things to the plastic to prevent rodent attraction in newer vehicles. Great video!
Kudos to you Eric. Yes, those types of fasteners are always missing. It isn't always those lube joints. I work outside so winter forces me to take my car in. Every time I've taken my Ford in to have recalls and oil changes done and ( I'm going to come right out and say it ), the lazy wrench always leaves my vehicle minus the same fasteners. Odd that always same screws. I took to buying extras from parts dept. I do my own work in nicer weather and always put the dang things back as they came, so yes LAZY they are. I've wrenched for 40 years and know how little time it takes to put a couple screws in.
Dozens of mechs would just parts swap the sensor and give up. Thanks for teaching me to ALWAYS check for power and ground.
You make it so easy Eric ...Great attitude!!
Mr O
You're a truly a great mechanic. I like how you go above and beyond to fix a customer's vehicle. Going to a junk yard to get parts for a customer's vehicle shows you care and are willing to get the vehicle fixed and back to them quickly. I see no problem with you charging for your time to go a retrieve the part from the junk yard. I think most mechanics would have told this customer the issue and then quote them the replacement of the part. Then probably tell them they need a new harness or possibly get the missing connector at higher price of the junk yard price.
So Mr. O thank you for being an honest, hardworking mechanic. Remember this is how you build your business by being a stand up person . I would like to have a mechanic such as you near me.
I always appreciate your knowledge and the amount of stuff I have learned from your channel. Keep up the great videos and don't pay any attention to the complainers.
as always, a great job! If they wanna cry about what you should or shouldn't do, ask em where their shop is and how they do it! Awesome job, Mr. O!
You need no justification for charging what you do. Once ppl know how good you are you’ll have customers for life!! Nothing like a great and reasonable mechanic, hard to find these days. Can’t wait for the next one!!
I would gladly pay to have you work on my vehicles. Your knowledge, experience and honesty is well worth the money! Thanks for the video! 👍🏻👍🏻
Eric, I hope those crimp and seals are as great as you say because that's what is connecting some very important wires on my Caravan together! Found a mouse nest under the seat of my motorcycle once. Scared the heck out of me! Fortunately no problems that time. Thanks for Sharing!
Kryptonite. Crimp connectors are also what holds the wires together on almost every single airliner ever made. 😊
I couldn't believe it but the FAA doesn't allow soldered connections.
Well what you do is great for customers. I know where I’m at I don’t see any mechanic/shops would put anything like that on. Much less go through with the electrical stuff. There is only one place here that everyone goes to for electrical. But you are confident in your work and what you do. Working on vehicles isn’t a charity. It’s about caring for customers as you would your mom or wife. Job well done to you and the staff and of course Mrs. O. Thanks
Really impressive that a 2013 Honda in the Rust Belt hasn’t been ground up and melted already. 😬👍
wash them all the time
Sold my 2007 Accord from the rust belt, and the next owner is still driving it around town. 230k miles. These do better than older hondas.
2013 is barely old for a Honda. You shouldn't expect it to have major rust damage unless the owner was extremely neglectful.
Eric, I love it when you take us on field trips!!!
Pro tip- when the wires are "down there", use the stripper to merely score the insulation but don't strip it off. Twist it off, and it winds tight enough to get the wire in the butt splice.
As always great job on the wire repair and havening Wilbert's just down the road is a real bonus .
Yes! A trip to Wilbert's! I must really have issues, because I love wandering auto 'pick and pull' yards, even if I'm not looking for parts.
Sadly there's not many of them left now across the pond here in the UK, a combination of "health and safety" and many going for online sales only.
They often refuse to sell a connector and pigtail like Eric got, making the excuse that the looms get sold complete. All of them? Yeah right.
Like on the crashed CR-V that Eric got his from...nobody is installing that loom that's already damaged elsewhere.
Sell us a connector pigtail then you've got more percentage copper per ton of loom when recycling!
It is great that you do that for this reason, the customer's car is fixed and they get it back faster. I agree 110% that you are in business to make money. Every car that you fix where you have to order parts you're creating economic activity throughout the area you live in. You have at least one employee that I'm sure you pay a very reasonable rate. He in turn is generating economic activity in the area himself with the money you pay him. He has bills to pay maybe a mortgage if not he has rent. So if you don't run your business as a business instead of the charity he's not going to have a job and you're going to be out of business. That will impact numerous businesses in the area. They in turn may have to do business differently further impacting the communities economic activity. You did great work and if that was my car you're working on and that's how you fixed it, I would have absolutely no problems with how you did it.
Hi eric, I just wanted to send you a message I have been watching you for a very long tired learned a lot from you and I love your videos that you Put on your TH-cam channel. And for those people that question you On how you do stuff let them complain, You're the one doing the work If they don't like what they see they can change the channel that's why God invented on buttons. I have the same crimp and seal connectors you have I actually bought some of Amazon and they work excellent there's nothing wrong with those. I think you put Have an excellent TH-cam channel I'm not really a car guy either but I do win and if I can like to do small things. I was involved in a near death car accident some years back and I am disabled so the little stuff I get to do is far few in between. But like I said let me tell you Have an excellent channel I learn a lot just keep up the good work and for those haters Change the channel, Thanks Matt from Michigan
Way to go "survivor" I am a Michigan survivor too. Got "T" boned in an intersection by some dingbat that was running late for work, he hit me on passenger side of my truck doing 65mph. This was way back in '98, still suffering from L4 - L5 cartilage missing, bone on bone now and sciatica loves to jump in every now and then.
Hey Eric, keep up the great work my man! No need to explain crap to anyone that is not your custy or paying the bill. Also, as i mentioned in another video of yours, I use the same crimp connectors as you and I also do solder and heat shrink repairs, all depends on the situation and circumstances. They both work perfectly when done right, as we do! Blessings to you and your family.
Hey Eric, a suggestion on your mini roll. Use the 11 mm socket. It sits in the toolbox, never gets used, so, I just leave it rolled up with tape on it on the socket strip. The 10 mm sockets get used so much, I cannot leave the tape on there. All of my 11's are now permanent mini rolls.
Tool equity! The 11 is made from the same stuff as the 10 and deserves deserves the same attention. Great idea! Stop socket prejudice, all sockets matter!
You are completely right! I don't think I've ever used an 11mm on a car. Maybe only once to hammer down on a chewed up 12mm, but that might have been in a bad dream I had once.
Mr O..... You are not the only one. I am not a professional anymore, HOWEVER. I have friends / neighbors come to me All The Time because another shop couldn't fix. All too often it is easier for me to run to the scrap yard, un bolt whatever, or CHOP IT OFF, and in the end, my "customer" saves money, gets their vehicle fixed, stress is gone, and I make a couple bucks. They are also happy to spend 100 bucks with me rather than 500+ at a shop that has already failed once!
The O family is an American treasure
Very fair above and beyond. In my opinion great job.!!!
There are mechanics, technicians and then Eric O.
Watch all your videos just brilliant.
Hey Eric. I think that torch you are using is too small. I believe a propane torch, like the ones they use to melt ice off sidewalks and such would be a much better option, especially for making sure to melt the plastic on the connectors.
All jokes aside though, thanks again for another great video. I wish more mechanics were like you, not afraid to run to a junkyard to save the customer a few bucks.. Especially when its just a connector. Keep up the stellar work.
What another great and cheap repair for your customer!! You’re an excellent mechanic and a great man to take care of your wife, and your customers as well as you do! That’s kinda rare these days and that’s sad if you ask me. Love your videos and you and the wifey are absolutely hilarious together!!
God bless~
Nice job Eric. I doubt that I could, at my age, do what you do but you explain it so well that at the end of the video I say " Yeah, if were a young man ( oh say 45 or 50 years younger 😀) I might be able to do that too. " Until the next time. See Ya
Oh, and by the way, after 30 years, I've left the repair shop as of today. I am moving on to teaching at the local college. Gonna be strange. But a 51 I made the choice for a change. But I'll still watch your videos and probably do side work from time to time.
Was waiting for the appearance of the Hondoo anti mouse tape! It is darn expensive, but watching SMA convinced me to get some..and cover about every exposed wire I could find on my cars!
It is really hard to find a mechanic like you, that cares. Even if you charge for doing what you do
I keep two rolls of the Honda anti-rodent tape (it’s pepper-infused tape) in my tool box at all times. I use it often here in southwest Ohio.
What is the name/part number of the rodent proof harness tape?
Somewhere I heard that hot sauce is a good rodent repellent. Has anyone else heard of it? Maybe make up a solution in a spray bottle if it works.
@@brianburns7211Peppermint oil works. You can find it at most hardware stores. After spending a weekend fixing the wires on my wife's Impala. I spray it down once a month! And it smells good.
@@brianburns7211 the Honda rodent tape has chili peppers infused in it so I'm assuming using hot sauce or any kind of chili product would keep them away. Rodents also dont like peppermint products also this applies to spiders also.
Honest guys like you and Ray are hard to find and even harder to get an appointment with. Ray's shop is an hour away but he's booked solid. My Focus needs fron pads so to save money I'll have to buy a jack, stands and do them myself.
Nice job. Apparently rodents have specific tastes. In the buffet of wires in the Honda, apparently the crankcase sensor wires are prime rib for them.
Does anyone know what nutritional benefits the rodents get from eating wires?
@@StishFicks Around 2000 the wiring insulation used in cars switched industry-wide from oil-based plastic (which rodents don't like) to soy-based (which is both delicious and nutritious for rodents). So stuff like this has been a problem ever since.
I'd never have expected Mr. O to run to the scrap yard to salvage that connector for free. He wasn't going on a field trip. He was going to save the customer time and money, and you know not a moment was wasted because Eric O can find what he needs at a scrap yard much faster than the average Joe.
Great video!
People with good sense know that crimp and seal connectors are best for automotive applications. They withstand the vibrations and heat better than solder does. (Edited: I say all this because I've been a mechanic for 97 years.) Lol😊
@Gormen Freeman If the solder isn't sticking to the wires, you're doing it wrong. Bad prep work or cheap solder with a lack of flux. Additional: The Crimp and Seal connector is a true game changer for most applications in harsh environments. It's a good choice. And at times soldering wires, messing with heat shrink tubing, etc... In some cases it's the best choice.
97 years? You're almost to 'Snotty Kilmers' mechanics age.... :-)
@@Tedybear315 who do you think Scotty calls to find out about never ending money pits and what cars people are idiots for owning? I'm the OG! 😂
@gormenfreeman499 the main reason solder sucks in automotive and aviation is because it creates a hard spot in the wiring that can work harden and snap from vibration. Heat areas also, solder can get hot enough to separate in some environments.
I love the episodes that include a trip to the u-pull-it junkyard for parts!
I had a Jeep Cherokee that when I took my future wife on our first date, the cam shaft sensor quit. Had to get towed from 2nd level of parking garage. I had that Jeep longer than the wife. Really miss that Jeep.
Did you keep the wife ❓
With all the "experts" in the audience, it's amazing that you would even reveal your various secret arts. Thank God you do! great video.
Something you might want to look into are the 20g shrink butt connectors they are white in color and they work perfectly on those wires.
I didn't see, but did you throw a short piece of wire loom on your repair? You did this customer a solid. You are my kind of dude. Thanks for being a honest man.
Should have shotgunned a crank sensor at it because that's what the big fancy computer showed.
😂🤷♂️
Crank sensor first, then when that didn't fix it, you have to change the ecm.