The fact that you don't charge if you don't fix it shows a lot about your integrity Mr. O. That restores a bit of faith in humanity. There are still honest real people out there.
I love how he interacts with his better half during videos ! Kids today need to be watching these videos rather then playing fort nite or call of duty video games
I’ve been working on trucks for a decade now. Dealer, non dealer, owner. I can say for sure that watching your videos has restored my faith in mechanics abilities lol. Watching some people on TH-cam is utter torture. But watching your videos is a comedic refreshing reality of what a mechanic should do in this industry. Good on ya!
I like how honest you are when it comes to if you can't fix it you don't charge...BUT I haven't seen anything you couldn't fix yet LOL. I learned a lot from you.. thank you so much for being you..
Tremendous skill to do what you do. Word gets around, and your shop will always be busy due to the way you treat customers, and your diagnostic skills. My hat's off to you.
Wednesdays are junkyard days for me, Saturdays are yard sale days for the Mrs. These rules keep the balance in the system. You make this work look too easy!
Wow! I am a long term admirer of your skilled trouble shooting, but amazed at you willingness to rip into the complex wiring underneath the fuse box, and then drive to find (and trust) a junkyard replacement for the entire fusebox. You would still have been a hero just bypassing the defective connection with a fused link (and saved yourself several hours of frustration, and no risk of 100% disabling the car if the junkyard fusebox was incompatible).
It's amazing how Eric finds and fixes problems while the other guys don't know/don't want to know and just give up. Wow! I imagine Eric sees problems as challenges and has a desire to take the time and solve problems logically. Kudos to Eric O. And I would wager that the owner of this here 2004 Kia has a new mechanic. It's a win-win deal. Don't be surprised if Mrs. O. has Hannah watch the front, the phone and the kiddo and goes to the sale.
You are a good man, kind grew up working at my dad's full service gas station and he always told us if you can't fix it you don't charge. He has been gone a long time now and I still meet people who praise him and tell me that they wouldn't let anyone check the hood except him and his employees. God is watching and will bless you. People used to say I was richer than I knew because they trusted him for 35 years.
THIS video is a great example of a REAL mechanic at work! not a parts changer, as my granddad would call those "wanna be mechanics". I have had similar experience with dealerships. charging big money and fix nothing. it's very refreshing to see Eric o do such a great job. keep up good work.
It's terrible. I have a customer who brought her Subaru in because it started running crappy. It had misfire codes so they changed spark plugs and changed the oil and did some other kind of BS to it such as "intake service" or something like that and it cost $43x and it didn't fix a damn thing. I go to pick it up and bring it to my shop. Just by cranking the engine I could hear a dead cylinder and there was plenty of visible blue smoke out the exhaust. Hmmm. I wonder. Could this have mechanical issues in the engine? Literally a 5 minute, no tools diagnosis to tell with great confidence that it needed major engine work or replacement. $430 something dollars right down the toilet.
I always tell my wife how good you are fixing cars. You take other people's reject and find a way of fixing the problem. Must of the time I have no idea of what you are talking about, but I still watch your videos to see how far you go to fix it and how.
His troubleshooting logic has applications across so many Industries. Even your home wiring. Is basic troubleshooting skills can teach you so much. I spent 40 years working in computer operations in other aspects of it oh, and I recognized his troubleshooting on logic circuits from my time in those Industries. It's amazing how portable troubleshooting really is from what aspect of your career to another. So keep on watching brother
Eric O is a true mechanic and junkyard dog. He can sniff out the green crusties and perform the current trace dance and make all good with the world.. thanks for the great content and hugs to Mrs O.😅
South Main Auto is the definition of a auto shop. Sad how a family owned business fixes something quick, but the manufacturer couldn't even find the problem. Kudos to you Mr. O. If I'm ever near the shop, I will definitely stop by and say hello!
A pleasure to watch someone do logical, step by step troubleshooting (combined with hunches gained only from experience, not wild stabs in the dark). Fortuitously, you have fixed three problems that were the exact problems on my Jeep, saving me time and money but more importantly teaching me how to troubleshoot electrical which I was never very good at. Thanks again (and get some hats in your merchandise please!!!!)
@@automotiveperformancemobil4030 no they don't, a lot of people just see it as I've looked at it so pay me but they asked you to fix it, now if they ask you to diag it and ya can't, then I still don't charge as I see it as you taking the customer for a ride
Absolutely one of your best videos. Well explained, step by step. It is a shame that so many dealerships get away with the same shinanigans that that KIA dealership did. Every town needs a place like SMA. Great work Eric.
I really enjoy how you take the viewer along to the junkyard. By the way, I had to do a similar test to troubleshoot an issue with my brother's 1998 Chevy Prizm's HID lights that would not turn off. In the process of digging around checking fuses, relays and cables, I accidentally fixed a non-intrusive DRL issue the car has had for 15 years haha. In any case, I love watching your videos.
Love these electrical diagnostic vids. Really boosts my confidence to raise my knowledge from " I know enough to be dangerous" to "maybe I can actually fix it"
He’ll yea!!!! I’ve Never seen Dr. O swear, or throw a temper tantrum. These newer OBD2 cars are hard to fix, and he has the correct mindset and attitude for his profession. He knows how to film, and make you feel like you’re there , in person, watching him as he works on cars. He also gets deep into how car parts or car components fail. I’m surprised he didn’t tear apart that fuse box to show us the open circuit within it. Either way, Yes; I have to agree with you on how awesome this channel is. I’ve been watching this for years now.
Good job Eric. I'm afraid I've have gone with an external fuse once you verified the wire was good. The worse part of this whole story is that the dealer didn't do this level of diagnostics. Then again, their labor charge likely would have been higher than the value of the vehicle.
This is an excellent video. You have a very good understanding of electrical circuits and very good troubleshooting techniques. You did the best repair by replacing the fuse box and not rewiring the circuit to an add on fuse. I hope you charged the customer for every second of time you had in this job because you deserve it. The KIA dealer deserves everything you said. You guessed it, I have something to add. While I find no fault with anything you did I do have a question/suggestion to help you add something to your electrical troubleshooting. I noticed that your troubleshooting techniques only involve power on live circuit troubleshooting. While there are times when this is the only way to find a problem there are also many times when this is not necessary. It is not needed when tracing an open circuit conductor. In this case you had a large jumper cable type alligator clip attached to an unprotected terminal on the fuse box. This could have easily created a massive short circuit. You also powered up terminal C11 in the fuse box without knowing for certain that you were on the correct connector. You did this with the test light which theoretically helps because you have the resistance of the light to limit current but you must remember that the resistance of an incandescent bulb is zero ohms when cold. You could have damaged something if you energized the wrong C11. An easier and and safer method of troubleshooting an open conductor is to use an ohm meter. No live power is safer and easier since you do not have to connect an external power source to the circuit. You could use the ohm meter to check continuity on the wire in question as well as checking continuity through the fuse box and the fuse itself. This would require a long test lead in this case but I think it is worth it. Please accept this suggestion as it is not criticism. I would not waste my time writing this to a lesser competent technician. I would bring my car to you for repair service. Scott Smith Bachelor Of Science Electrical Engineering ABYC Certified Marine Electrical Technician
58:16 He bent the pin back to its position even though the entire fuse box is gone. Just goes to show how responsible and good mechanic is doing his job.
looks like the main dealer didnt check anything, just charged him 100 dollars just to switch the light off.. = rip off nice job as usual eric. its these vids that are getting you more work.. keep up the good work
Daylight robbery or a license to print money. Either way it's disgraceful. It's nice that Eric said if he can't fix it he wouldn't charge. But I don't think there is anything he can't fix.
I've been watching the last year or two (3/27/2022). Quite interesting to see back a few years. My worst dealer story was paying $1000 for a chassis computer that did not fix the problem. 2 weeks later a $49 axle position sensor fixed the problem.
Thank you a lot for the video you made. I just solved a similar problem on my car myself, the mechanic I hired just disappear on me cause he couldn't find the problem so I came across your video and I solved the problem myself. May GOD BLESS YOU. I'm from South Africa. Thank you again.
this was a great instructional video on troubleshooting an electrical problem. GREAT JOB. I wonder what the other C11 green wire was for on the rt side of the fuse box. Was the owner happy? I hope he went back to KIA and gave them a piece of his mind.
Just wanted to applaud your wonder internet show. The humility you approach is assuring as you problem-solve. I also like how Hanna seems to alway seems there when you need help.
outstandingly presented informative Eric as I've noticed is the norm with your videos . The best thing is the fact you aren't afraid to call yourself out when you make a mistake You own up to it, In my book that counts for a lot plus your work ethic I've noticed you'd try to repair the problem rather than just throw new parts at the problem thus saving the customer money That in my opinion makes you old school with a modern twist. kudos to you Respect to your family .just watched Evan fishing with you One of the best videos you've done and not a car in sight the dislikes should jump off a cliff the boy and you having a great time together takes president over every thing I bet you took a flogging for the one sided fish count lol.Take care Darren
My mother couldn't resist a shoe sale. They didn't have to be expensive shoes. If they were over 50% off and in her size oh, she was taking in puppies home. She was the Imelda Marcos of South Tampa! She would stand there with her new finds and say to my dad I save 50% on these three pair of shoes! And dad would mutter you would have saved me more if you hadn't bought them! He would chuckle about it. He didn't really care as long as she was happy. It's been 20 years since Mom and Dad past. Still missing them
Sir... Simply you’re the best mechanic I’ve ever seen. It’s incredible the amount of knowledge you have in the automotive field. Like I’ve stated before, I’m driving to your location from Queens, NY when I’m ready to swap out the engine of my Matrix. I wish I could feel comfortable with my dealerships around my way. The sad thing is in my opinion from my experience,... today there’s a lot of ASE Certified mechanics who aren’t really that qualified at all! They lack experience and knowledge. Thanks Eric for what you do!
They do make a "wire piercing probe"... basically it hooks over a wire, you tighten a small probe through the insulation and into the wire, and then your meter lead (or test light) connects to the socket on the probe. Search for " pamona wire piercing probe" for some photos. Nice thing about this type of probe is that it stays where you put it and makes a secure connection. Great video!!
Excellent diagnostic. It may have easier to ie a continuity checker rather than using two testers. I found this on Amazon. It appears to send an RF signal down the wire and has a Detector to test for that signal without penetrating the wire. Never the less a brilliant diagnosis. It would have been interesting to take a look inside the unit which I suspect is a PCB.
So the people that sell...and supposedly repair...the car charge a guy a hundred bucks to say they can't fix it...but an hour in and Eric O. has it diagnosed & fixed! Gotta love a REAL mechanic :)
Excellent and well thought out diagnosis, using your scan tools and common sense too. Nice cheap fix for the customer using a recycled fuse box. Typically the other shop that charged this guy to basically erase the fault code without even diagnosing the original problem should be ashamed. Brilliant job well done by yourself, you're a credit to the trade.
You are SO lucky there were no different problems with the "new" fuse box. You saw that the fuse box had failed in a car that was in "normal" condition, and you used a fuse box from a car out in the weather. Balls of steel man
The 137 people who gave this video a thumbs down are just Keyboard heroes! They probably have no idea what a fuse box even is, or it’s everyone at the Kia dealership who are butt hurt, over being called out on the 98.00 charge for nothing. Keep on doing you Eric, and ignore the negative comments!
Well done Eric,.Stealership charged 98 bucks to turn money light off and they wonder why they get bad press.Good job the guy decided to take it to someone who knows his stuff.Guys like you are hard to find .Learned some good tips along the way in this vid.Thanks for sharing your knowledge it is appreciated.
She is your queen. Mrs. O I enjoy your chats with Eric. May you always find solace together, be each others refuge from life, love as you know how, bring joy to one another, and safety in each others arms. Married twice, my heart broken many times and single 25 years. You have something very special together. More than kids and the shop. God bless you both, always.
Nice work. It would be awesome if you get time to take the old box apart just to check and see if you can find the break. Thanks for all the great videos!
Really great video Eric. Always enjoy your channel. I found a wiring problem in my wife's Elantra by asking myself "what would the O do" Now her bum warmer works again. Life is good. Fuses are cheap!
Wow, nice work! All the more reason to have access to wire diagrams ; and the desire to want to deal with this type of repair. It clearly isn't for every "nuts and bolts" mechanic. This is a entirely different type of service. Congratulations Eric.
You did that allot faster than i would I am just a DIY but I just made friends with a mechanic trying to get his shop back up after a nasty divorce. He has a garage equipped with nothing but has every thing in storage. We are both in our 50'a and need to get the compressor from one truck to another he just smoke a old little compressor. Keep up the great work!!! I am learning allot from your video's it doesn't matter what make or model. I love the way you always say com on baby! It always seems to work what ever your doing. And keep your wife happy!!!
Sweet car on the stubby lift! Mid to late 60's Chevelle is it? The guys at the Kia garage just didn't want to mess with it. They probably knew exactly what the problem was. You probably just picked up a customer for life now. You are good. Thanks for the video.
Fantastic! You're amazing Eric. Great video all along then I heard that we were going to the junk yard, oh yeah. This one had it all Eric. Thanks so much for showing us how a true master does things!
One of your videos helped me today, the Dodge Ram ignition switch one. ( other shops screw ups) we were at a shop here and my sister car has same thing, no windows, no a/c etc. and only once in a while like the Dodge Ram did... found out the rack and piñon is going bad too, not the wheel bearings! But I remembered this and told them about your vid. Thanks!
I watched this all the way through, rewound a couple of times to understand Eric's logic and I come to the conclusion that Eric is a genius. I would have sent it to a crusher but Eric prints out a load of wiring diagrams AND was able to make this numpty understand what he was doing. I couldn't do what Eric does but I can appreciate a genius at work when I see one. This one boggled my brain but through logical explanation even I was able to understand the why and the how even though Eric has more electrical and mechanical expertise in his little finger than I have in my entire body and I'm not on the dumb side either. This one knocked it out of the Park for me. Genius. Amazing work, great video and even if I could never solve this myself, ever, I understood how Eric did it. Brilliant video, thank you so much for breaking it down to the basic diagrams to help me understand what and how you did what you did. Kudos Eric, really enjoyed this one.
Righteous man of integrity. Way to keep up the trade in a moral way. I see so many customers that go through the same crap at suposidly great shops and dealers than come to me after a customer somehow refers them and I get it right and don't break their wallet. It's a shame the other shops get rich and I break even. Oh well at least I can sleep at night, maybe not on a expensive mattress but sleep well.
Great diagnostic techniques. I taught automotive electrical diagnosis for years and I almost quit looking at the video when you pulled out at test light, but you used it in a very acceptable manner. Good job, I'll subscribe.
The Test Light(s) are good diagnostic tools- but if used in conjunction with the Power Probe it makes troubleshooting much more easier and efficient. I would love to see Eric use the Power Probe in the future.
It would be nice to see what he charges but there must be a locally agreed price for labour/labor in the Town or the work wouldn't come his way. But mind you the amount of Cars he fixes and the queue for work means that word of mouth is enough to keep Eric in business for the rest of time. Word of mouth is the best recommendation plus if locals watch the channel they will see the quality of his workmanship and his tenacity to get a job done correctly without bodging it. You can't fake a video like this. Quality. But the short answer, yes. Would be interesting to find it out.
The Kia dealer actually did the car owner a favor. If they had found the problem and fixed it, they would have used an expensive brand new factory fuse box (which might not have been in stock) and installed it with dealer labor rates. The only downside was the car owner had to spend time taking it all over the place before finding SMA. This way the car was fixed for a reasonable amount and SMA got some business. Win, win. I know there is the matter of the $98 dealer charge but consider it money well spent since it resulted in finding SMA. Still a win.
I was sitting here yelling at the screen saying just look for continuity between the fuse and the wire in C11 to see if that is the right green wire but then it hit me.....dummy you can't do that because that is where your problem is. Great video as usual.
The fact that you don't charge if you don't fix it shows a lot about your integrity Mr. O. That restores a bit of faith in humanity. There are still honest real people out there.
A parts changer is not a mechanic. Period. Eric, you are a treasure. Dealerships rarely have 1 decent, competent mechanic.
From a BMW Master with 46 years on the job I think you are the very best and respect you for having a loving family. You are a good man👍
To solve a problem like this when you’ve had a shitty week is a sign of true grit - well done - it’s the only channel on TH-cam that I pay to watch.
If i was going to mechanic school this is the man i would want teaching me.
Nice to see Im not the only one who watches all the old SMA videos. Good work Eric!
This man is a master technician, every neighborhood should have a south main auto.
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I love how he interacts with his better half during videos ! Kids today need to be watching these videos rather then playing fort nite or call of duty video games
Eric really is an outstanding mechanic and wiring troubleshooter
I’ve been working on trucks for a decade now. Dealer, non dealer, owner. I can say for sure that watching your videos has restored my faith in mechanics abilities lol. Watching some people on TH-cam is utter torture. But watching your videos is a comedic refreshing reality of what a mechanic should do in this industry. Good on ya!
This guy has patience. Been a technician for 10 years, but there's very few like him...keep it coming 👍
I like how honest you are when it comes to if you can't fix it you don't charge...BUT I haven't seen anything you couldn't fix yet LOL. I learned a lot from you.. thank you so much for being you..
Tremendous skill to do what you do. Word gets around, and your shop will always be busy due to the way you treat customers, and your diagnostic skills. My hat's off to you.
Wednesdays are junkyard days for me, Saturdays are yard sale days for the Mrs. These rules keep the balance in the system. You make this work look too easy!
Wow! I am a long term admirer of your skilled trouble shooting, but amazed at you willingness to rip into the complex wiring underneath the fuse box, and then drive to find (and trust) a junkyard replacement for the entire fusebox. You would still have been a hero just bypassing the defective connection with a fused link (and saved yourself several hours of frustration, and no risk of 100% disabling the car if the junkyard fusebox was incompatible).
Foaming at the mouth .... yard sale! You guys are awesome and I love seeing your lives.
It's amazing how Eric finds and fixes problems while the other guys don't know/don't want to know and just give up. Wow! I imagine Eric sees problems as challenges and has a desire to take the time and solve problems logically. Kudos to Eric O. And I would wager that the owner of this here 2004 Kia has a new mechanic. It's a win-win deal. Don't be surprised if Mrs. O. has Hannah watch the front, the phone and the kiddo and goes to the sale.
Do you think Thomas that the dealership is going to tell the customer that they offloaded it to another shop?… Answer: NO!
I am an electrical engineer, and I impressed. Great work.
You are a good man, kind grew up working at my dad's full service gas station and he always told us if you can't fix it you don't charge. He has been gone a long time now and I still meet people who praise him and tell me that they wouldn't let anyone check the hood except him and his employees. God is watching and will bless you. People used to say I was richer than I knew because they trusted him for 35 years.
THIS video is a great example of a REAL mechanic at work! not a parts changer, as my granddad would call those "wanna be mechanics". I have had similar experience with dealerships. charging big money and fix nothing. it's very refreshing to see Eric o do such a great job. keep up good work.
eric is good and has integrity, most people do not
Yes. Eric, and Rainman Ray are the two guys I follow. Mechanics with integrity and great knowledge.
It's terrible. I have a customer who brought her Subaru in because it started running crappy. It had misfire codes so they changed spark plugs and changed the oil and did some other kind of BS to it such as "intake service" or something like that and it cost $43x and it didn't fix a damn thing.
I go to pick it up and bring it to my shop. Just by cranking the engine I could hear a dead cylinder and there was plenty of visible blue smoke out the exhaust. Hmmm. I wonder. Could this have mechanical issues in the engine?
Literally a 5 minute, no tools diagnosis to tell with great confidence that it needed major engine work or replacement. $430 something dollars right down the toilet.
Many dealership techs are very young. I was one of them, I was terrible.
I always tell my wife how good you are fixing cars. You take other people's reject and find a way of fixing the problem. Must of the time I have no idea of what you are talking about, but I still watch your videos to see how far you go to fix it and how.
His troubleshooting logic has applications across so many Industries. Even your home wiring. Is basic troubleshooting skills can teach you so much. I spent 40 years working in computer operations in other aspects of it oh, and I recognized his troubleshooting on logic circuits from my time in those Industries. It's amazing how portable troubleshooting really is from what aspect of your career to another. So keep on watching brother
Eric O is a true mechanic and junkyard dog. He can sniff out the green crusties and perform the current trace dance and make all good with the world.. thanks for the great content and hugs to Mrs O.😅
South Main Auto is the definition of a auto shop. Sad how a family owned business fixes something quick, but the manufacturer couldn't even find the problem. Kudos to you Mr. O. If I'm ever near the shop, I will definitely stop by and say hello!
So you're telling me that no wires were broken? None corroded/rubbed thru? None with an odd splice in it?
That's pretty rare. Good thing you found it!
A bad crimp or improper gauge wire can leave maddening intermittents. Those open barrel crimps can be screwed up easily by careless work.
A pleasure to watch someone do logical, step by step troubleshooting (combined with hunches gained only from experience, not wild stabs in the dark). Fortuitously, you have fixed three problems that were the exact problems on my Jeep, saving me time and money but more importantly teaching me how to troubleshoot electrical which I was never very good at. Thanks again (and get some hats in your merchandise please!!!!)
It's 2022 and you are still making interesting videos. Great work.
*"IF I CAN'T FIX IT I DON'T CHARGE YOU" LOVE THAT, THANK YOU*
That's what I do if I can't fix it
@@philmerrifield1163 That's exactly how it should be too good deal Phil! Unfortunately, people don't do it that way :-(
@@automotiveperformancemobil4030 no they don't, a lot of people just see it as I've looked at it so pay me but they asked you to fix it, now if they ask you to diag it and ya can't, then I still don't charge as I see it as you taking the customer for a ride
I wish doctors and lawyers worked that way! Seems either way you're SCREWED!!!
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🤗 the way she looks at him, is how her heart feels for him 💓so cute!! I remember that feeling 😊
Absolutely one of your best videos. Well explained, step by step. It is a shame that so many dealerships get away with the same shinanigans that that KIA dealership did. Every town needs a place like SMA. Great work Eric.
Just gonna say MRS.O is awesome. You are truly a lucky man to have such a great partner. Remember that when you are having a bad day.
Best technician I've seen on the net. Keep it up Mr. and Mrs. O! Much love and respect from Ohio.
I really enjoy how you take the viewer along to the junkyard. By the way, I had to do a similar test to troubleshoot an issue with my brother's 1998 Chevy Prizm's HID lights that would not turn off. In the process of digging around checking fuses, relays and cables, I accidentally fixed a non-intrusive DRL issue the car has had for 15 years haha. In any case, I love watching your videos.
Love these electrical diagnostic vids. Really boosts my confidence to raise my knowledge from " I know enough to be dangerous" to "maybe I can actually fix it"
Kia at a lawnmower place, they were desperate, they must have not known about SMA the man that can fix anything. Good to see miss O and family.
This would be a great time to use an ohmmeter to find the green wire. Test for continuity at both ends of the wire.
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Great diagnostics,beautiful family.Thanks for all your videos,they bring a smile to my face.
The more I watch your channel the more impressed I am.👍
Dude the repair stuff is awesome! I love the family stuff also! This channel frikin rocks!
thats why i watch,,4 SURE
He’ll yea!!!! I’ve Never seen Dr. O swear, or throw a temper tantrum. These newer OBD2 cars are hard to fix, and he has the correct mindset and attitude for his profession. He knows how to film, and make you feel like you’re there , in person, watching him as he works on cars. He also gets deep into how car parts or car components fail. I’m surprised he didn’t tear apart that fuse box to show us the open circuit within it. Either way, Yes; I have to agree with you on how awesome this channel is. I’ve been watching this for years now.
I couldn't agree more!!!
I love that Eric just never gives up and will always trace the issue just like the video with the wiper blade causing a short. Pure Genius at work.
Good job Eric. I'm afraid I've have gone with an external fuse once you verified the wire was good. The worse part of this whole story is that the dealer didn't do this level of diagnostics. Then again, their labor charge likely would have been higher than the value of the vehicle.
I want to be Eric O when I grow up.
Thanks for taking us to the salvage yard with you. You’re good dude.
"You wanna make sure you're in the right hole" Truer words were never spoken!
This is an excellent video. You have a very good understanding of electrical circuits and very good troubleshooting techniques. You did the best repair by replacing the fuse box and not rewiring the circuit to an add on fuse. I hope you charged the customer for every second of time you had in this job because you deserve it. The KIA dealer deserves everything you said.
You guessed it, I have something to add. While I find no fault with anything you did I do have a question/suggestion to help you add something to your electrical troubleshooting. I noticed that your troubleshooting techniques only involve power on live circuit troubleshooting. While there are times when this is the only way to find a problem there are also many times when this is not necessary. It is not needed when tracing an open circuit conductor. In this case you had a large jumper cable type alligator clip attached to an unprotected terminal on the fuse box. This could have easily created a massive short circuit. You also powered up terminal C11 in the fuse box without knowing for certain that you were on the correct connector. You did this with the test light which theoretically helps because you have the resistance of the light to limit current but you must remember that the resistance of an incandescent bulb is zero ohms when cold. You could have damaged something if you energized the wrong C11.
An easier and and safer method of troubleshooting an open conductor is to use an ohm meter. No live power is safer and easier since you do not have to connect an external power source to the circuit. You could use the ohm meter to check continuity on the wire in question as well as checking continuity through the fuse box and the fuse itself. This would require a long test lead in this case but I think it is worth it. Please accept this suggestion as it is not criticism. I would not waste my time writing this to a lesser competent technician. I would bring my car to you for repair service.
Scott Smith
Bachelor Of Science Electrical Engineering
ABYC Certified Marine Electrical Technician
58:16 He bent the pin back to its position even though the entire fuse box is gone. Just goes to show how responsible and good mechanic is doing his job.
looks like the main dealer didnt check anything, just charged him 100 dollars just to switch the light off.. = rip off
nice job as usual eric. its these vids that are getting you more work.. keep up the good work
Daylight robbery or a license to print money. Either way it's disgraceful. It's nice that Eric said if he can't fix it he wouldn't charge. But I don't think there is anything he can't fix.
Outstanding showing of this art and science auto repair world. The drama is fab .. had me on the edge of my chair the whole time. Thx.
Your the only mechanic I would take my car to.
I've been watching the last year or two (3/27/2022). Quite interesting to see back a few years. My worst dealer story was paying $1000 for a chassis computer that did not fix the problem. 2 weeks later a $49 axle position sensor fixed the problem.
I was raised by a master mechanic and have lived around mechanics all my life but consider you the very best!
Great diagnosis and repair! Looks like Mrs. O is getting more comfortable with her YT celebrity status!
Townwide yard sale... "Wait 'til you see this little circus." Ha! You're cracking me up, Mr. O!
This channel stands out from the crowd.
You're a credit to the industry, fantastic video, thanks again!
Thank you a lot for the video you made. I just solved a similar problem on my car myself, the mechanic I hired just disappear on me cause he couldn't find the problem so I came across your video and I solved the problem myself. May GOD BLESS YOU.
I'm from South Africa. Thank you again.
this was a great instructional video on troubleshooting an electrical problem. GREAT JOB. I wonder what the other C11 green wire was for on the rt side of the fuse box. Was the owner happy? I hope he went back to KIA and gave them a piece of his mind.
So sweet Trinity....not shy any more......so great, grown up around workshop with Daddy....how cool.....
57:26 - Beautiful, crystal clear shot of a KIA headlight mounting bolt. That's some grade-A filmography right there! :)
i wanted to grab a wire brush for just a second there..
Just wanted to applaud your wonder internet show. The humility you approach is assuring as you problem-solve. I also like how Hanna seems to alway seems there when you need help.
outstandingly presented informative Eric as I've noticed is the norm with your videos . The best thing is the fact you aren't afraid to call yourself out when you make a mistake You own up to it, In my book that counts for a lot plus your work ethic I've noticed you'd try to repair the problem rather than just throw new parts at the problem thus saving the customer money That in my opinion makes you old school with a modern twist. kudos to you Respect to your family .just watched Evan fishing with you One of the best videos you've done and not a car in sight the dislikes should jump off a cliff the boy and you having a great time together takes president over every thing I bet you took a flogging for the one sided fish count lol.Take care Darren
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You just made a customer for life my friend that guy will always remember you there is no doubt about that!!!!
Unless the lawnmower man cuts his rates.
"I bought this on sale and saved this much!" If you didn't buy it in the first place you would have saved it ALL.
My mother couldn't resist a shoe sale. They didn't have to be expensive shoes. If they were over 50% off and in her size oh, she was taking in puppies home. She was the Imelda Marcos of South Tampa! She would stand there with her new finds and say to my dad I save 50% on these three pair of shoes! And dad would mutter you would have saved me more if you hadn't bought them! He would chuckle about it. He didn't really care as long as she was happy. It's been 20 years since Mom and Dad past. Still missing them
Excellent troubleshooting technique. So very interesting to watch a real pro!!! Thank you for sharing!!! 🏆🏆
Sir... Simply you’re the best mechanic I’ve ever seen. It’s incredible the amount of knowledge you have in the automotive field.
Like I’ve stated before, I’m driving to your location from Queens, NY when I’m ready to swap out the engine of my Matrix.
I wish I could feel comfortable with my dealerships around my way. The sad thing is in my opinion from my experience,... today there’s a lot of ASE Certified mechanics who aren’t really that qualified at all! They lack experience and knowledge.
Thanks Eric for what you do!
They do make a "wire piercing probe"... basically it hooks over a wire, you tighten a small probe through the insulation and into the wire, and then your meter lead (or test light) connects to the socket on the probe. Search for " pamona wire piercing probe" for some photos. Nice thing about this type of probe is that it stays where you put it and makes a secure connection. Great video!!
Excellent diagnostic. It may have easier to ie a continuity checker rather than using two testers. I found this on Amazon. It appears to send an RF signal down the wire and has a Detector to test for that signal without penetrating the wire. Never the less a brilliant diagnosis. It would have been interesting to take a look inside the unit which I suspect is a PCB.
So the people that sell...and supposedly repair...the car charge a guy a hundred bucks to say they can't fix it...but an hour in and Eric O. has it diagnosed & fixed!
Gotta love a REAL mechanic :)
Excellent and well thought out diagnosis, using your scan tools and common sense too. Nice cheap fix for the customer using a recycled fuse box. Typically the other shop that charged this guy to basically erase the fault code without even diagnosing the original problem should be ashamed. Brilliant job well done by yourself, you're a credit to the trade.
You are SO lucky there were no different problems with the "new" fuse box. You saw that the fuse box had failed in a car that was in "normal" condition, and you used a fuse box from a car out in the weather. Balls of steel man
Eric , a good honest mechanic , very few people like you left, awesome !!
The 137 people who gave this video a thumbs down are just Keyboard heroes! They probably have no idea what a fuse box even is, or it’s everyone at the Kia dealership who are butt hurt, over being called out on the 98.00 charge for nothing. Keep on doing you Eric, and ignore the negative comments!
Awesome job from every standpoint. Greetings from Bologna (Italy)
hope you and yours are healthy and secure in these trying times
Well done Eric,.Stealership charged 98 bucks to turn money light off and they wonder why they get bad press.Good job the guy decided to take it to someone who knows his stuff.Guys like you are hard to find .Learned some good tips along the way in this vid.Thanks for sharing your knowledge it is appreciated.
kia dealer couldn't fix it..ship it to Eric !?!?..Awesome !!
@butchtropic
Then why would they send a car to another repair shop? Probably because they couldn't fix it.
seems a repeating theme, eh?
She is your queen. Mrs. O I enjoy your chats with Eric. May you always find solace together, be each others refuge from life, love as you know how, bring joy to one another, and safety in each others arms. Married twice, my heart broken many times and single 25 years. You have something very special together. More than kids and the shop. God bless you both, always.
Nice work. It would be awesome if you get time to take the old box apart just to check and see if you can find the break. Thanks for all the great videos!
Eric is such a good Tech or as he prefers mechanic the dealers come to him for help! That's awesome! You are the wiring Whisperer!
Really great video Eric. Always enjoy your channel. I found a wiring problem in my wife's
Elantra by asking myself "what would the O do" Now her bum warmer works again.
Life is good. Fuses are cheap!
wow,, speaking of double entendre..? lol
I like your show because of the most efficient troubleshooting you do with the proper tool.
Wow, nice work! All the more reason to have access to wire diagrams ; and the desire to want to deal with this type of repair. It clearly isn't for every "nuts and bolts" mechanic. This is a entirely different type of service. Congratulations Eric.
I just love the old videos so good but that door bell and phone omg. Thanks for sharing
Now that was a satisfying video to watch!.
You have a great family and a nice dog.
Don't see that code every day!
Thanks for sharing😎
Excellent diagnosis and repair. You can leave the building at the end of the day with a smile on your face. Makes all the BS worthwhile.
Have you ever considered using a tone tracer to locate cable breaks?
You did that allot faster than i would I am just a DIY but I just made friends with a mechanic trying to get his shop back up after a nasty divorce. He has a garage equipped with nothing but has every thing in storage. We are both in our 50'a and need to get the compressor from one truck to another he just smoke a old little compressor. Keep up the great work!!! I am learning allot from your video's it doesn't matter what make or model. I love the way you always say com on baby! It always seems to work what ever your doing. And keep your wife happy!!!
You Sir are the man.
Learn something new in every one of your videos i watched...
Thanks for taking the time to do this videos..
Sweet car on the stubby lift! Mid to late 60's Chevelle is it? The guys at the Kia garage just didn't want to mess with it. They probably knew exactly what the problem was. You probably just picked up a customer for life now. You are good. Thanks for the video.
Fantastic! You're amazing Eric. Great video all along then I heard that we were going to the junk yard, oh yeah. This one had it all Eric. Thanks so much for showing us how a true master does things!
+Baxrok2 Thanks :)
One of your videos helped me today, the Dodge Ram ignition switch one. ( other shops screw ups) we were at a shop here and my sister car has same thing, no windows, no a/c etc. and only once in a while like the Dodge Ram did... found out the rack and piñon is going bad too, not the wheel bearings! But I remembered this and told them about your vid. Thanks!
What great video a few sparks the possibility of smoke a junkyard trip and Trinity signing us off.
I watched this all the way through, rewound a couple of times to understand Eric's logic and I come to the conclusion that Eric is a genius. I would have sent it to a crusher but Eric prints out a load of wiring diagrams AND was able to make this numpty understand what he was doing. I couldn't do what Eric does but I can appreciate a genius at work when I see one. This one boggled my brain but through logical explanation even I was able to understand the why and the how even though Eric has more electrical and mechanical expertise in his little finger than I have in my entire body and I'm not on the dumb side either. This one knocked it out of the Park for me. Genius. Amazing work, great video and even if I could never solve this myself, ever, I understood how Eric did it. Brilliant video, thank you so much for breaking it down to the basic diagrams to help me understand what and how you did what you did. Kudos Eric, really enjoyed this one.
Another double thumbs up SMA production. Great problem solving and excellent repair solution. Wonder if the Dealer watches your videos...
Righteous man of integrity. Way to keep up the trade in a moral way. I see so many customers that go through the same crap at suposidly great shops and dealers than come to me after a customer somehow refers them and I get it right and don't break their wallet. It's a shame the other shops get rich and I break even. Oh well at least I can sleep at night, maybe not on a expensive mattress but sleep well.
Nice work Mr O, thanks for sharing your time and skills we love your work!
I have no words.. That's a Real mechanic !
"Everybody drives a dodge around here, keeps us going" lol haha
Justin p ,
Dodge are junk!!
Jason Robinson suck it 🖕🏻🖕🏻
dodges used to be great...the quality has gone down....it is a shame really....the fact that they are fiats now was the last nail in the coffin
I have a Dodge Journey and a Chrysler T &C. I will never buy a Chrysler/dodge ever again!!!!
At least I learned a lot more about fixing cars owning them....Its the silver lining I guess. I would rather not know and drive reliable cars myself.
Great diagnostic techniques. I taught automotive electrical diagnosis for years and I almost quit looking at the video when you pulled out at test light, but you used it in a very acceptable manner. Good job, I'll subscribe.
The Test Light(s) are good diagnostic tools- but if used in conjunction with the Power Probe it makes troubleshooting much more easier and efficient. I would love to see Eric use the Power Probe in the future.
Great to follow along the troubleshooting process. Have you ever thought of including the cost of the repair on your summary?
It would be nice to see what he charges but there must be a locally agreed price for labour/labor in the Town or the work wouldn't come his way. But mind you the amount of Cars he fixes and the queue for work means that word of mouth is enough to keep Eric in business for the rest of time. Word of mouth is the best recommendation plus if locals watch the channel they will see the quality of his workmanship and his tenacity to get a job done correctly without bodging it. You can't fake a video like this. Quality. But the short answer, yes. Would be interesting to find it out.
The Kia dealer actually did the car owner a favor. If they had found the problem and fixed it, they would have used an expensive brand new factory fuse box (which might not have been in stock) and installed it with dealer labor rates. The only downside was the car owner had to spend time taking it all over the place before finding SMA. This way the car was fixed for a reasonable amount and SMA got some business. Win, win. I know there is the matter of the $98 dealer charge but consider it money well spent since it resulted in finding SMA. Still a win.
I was sitting here yelling at the screen saying just look for continuity between the fuse and the wire in C11 to see if that is the right green wire but then it hit me.....dummy you can't do that because that is where your problem is. Great video as usual.
Me too. Buz it out! Buz it out!
@@ronaldanderson9263 Injecting a signal from either end and tracing it might help find the break.
@@stephenarling1667 But the wire wasn't broken.
I agree with several of the other commenters. I too think this is one of your best videos. Very informative and well presented.
Thanks +SATAMAN Schmidt