I’m so sorry for you buddy, I really am. He’s got over 1100 videos……took me about a month to get through ha ha ha . I actually forget how I found Eric but from the first video got hooked. I’m a car guy so am subscribed to numerous channels. After watching Eric and Mrs. O, Sheba , Chloe and the cat just about lost interest in the other channels….such a sucker for a good video ha ha ha
Great troubleshooting Eric ! You make it look so easy.... really enjoy your videos and appreciate your sense of humor... NEAR...... FAR..... NEAR..... FAR..... 🤣🤣
As frustrating some days can be, I am glad you have an understanding family and a busy shop! Thanks for being there for all those who are interested and those of us who finally retired from fixing others problems! Dual Master ASE Auto/Diesel Certified 25 years!
Good Troubleshooting Technique. I find this very entertaining because I was a Electrical troubleshooter With GM for 48 years. (ELECTRICIAN). I have had many GM vehicles over the years. And they were all very good cars, because I did my own maintenance.
Cool two parter! Having lunch, bringing in family members easy money jobs for this day! Best part, no injuries, no blood loss! Thanks for the "special......A Day In The Life Of S.M.A., Starring Eric O."
I like how you are giving your helper, Hannah, some air time. Its refreshing to see a girl in a mechanics shop especially when they wanna learn by mentorship. I hope to see more of her helping you on camera through your many diagnostic events. lol
SMA Classic line, ”it would be a good tool, if the scope didn’t suck so much!”. Haha I can remember cruising around in an old 70’s Nova in the late 1970’s.
Poop & laughter and describing old junky cars as toilets was awesome. I also liked the "Toyota" comment from your boy. My boys and daughters better answer Toyota as I have 4 of them.
Learned a couple of keepers in this 2 part video. 1. Start with a complete visual inspection. 2. You can never have too much ice cream. 3. Don't underestimate the value of a good test light. 4. Always check for grounds when things look wonky.
On the red '03' Ford, no start, no crank... "Stevie Wonder could have fixed this one"... Priceless!.. Eric, your awesome!.. Just goes to show, symptoms that seem like they're going to be so complex, turn out to be so simple. Customer was probably expecting lots of $$$ out of her pocket.
These are the kind of videos I like to see especially with the car issues that Eric O. videos to diagnose. These are the exact kind of electrical issues that when I come across them, want to know where to start looking in my own vehicles. Eric lists out the troubleshooting steps as simple as he can and always with good humor. I like how he keeps his language practically "church" clean in his video -ie we know what he is saying when he says "what the thunder fumble is going on here" type phrases Lol. A big thumbs up from this ameture home mechanic.
Great find, I've always repaired my own cars, never been to a repair shop and I'm 70 years old. I would have chased my tail on that one. Just to simple. I usually take the long way around and find that 4 hours later. Great videos by the way, I'm addicted to your channel now.
All that trouble at first, reminded me of what they called a shunt in the starter on my motorcycle, an abnormal electrical path cause by some kind of junk in the starter.
Solid 8hrs of watching your video's today, it's -6 and snowing today, the goal was to work on an 05 dakota I picked up cheap but with the crappy weather and an awesome teacher on here I was hooked all day, thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge with everyone South Main Auto Repair!!
This definitely had a reality show feel to it towards the end Eric. Though I'm normally no fan of reality shows, I find your reality appealing and thoroughly enjoyable to watch. Thanks for sharing your day with us!
You missed your calling my friend....should be teaching shop someplace....you have a wealth of knowledge and are able to get the info across, do not take this comment lightly...I have seen others comment about you in the same manner....thanks for the great videos.
Thank you for the video, get well soon Trinity. So sweet lovely Hannah helping you out, you need assistant like her, train her from young, as your work load grow. Big Hello to everyone.
Ahhhh ...in the world of lab scopes and guided component tests, common sense and jumper cables saves the day. I was expecting something more spectacular. Thanks for reminding me about the little things.
Love the series Eric but that 2003 Ford with a bad body ground was epic. A ground wire installed with a roofing screw, rubber insulator and all. Got to love it! And the fix was better than factory. "Scope on a rope" will forever be burned into my mind and you have made me realize it's a powerful tool, but is there a place for a power probe type tool?
I’ve seen enough “people of Walmart” footage to cringe for an entire army. But from how you make it sound Eric, the people of the Steuben County Fair must be a total fright fest! On another note, I love how you and Mrs. O interact. You two are definitely a perfect match made in...well.... an auto shop.
Eric I have watched a number of your fix it shows. And every time I watch one I learn something new. I think you so much for your step by step electrical. Especially with the one with the two batteries in the 6.0..... You amaze me with your talent. I sure wish I had the talent you have.. and it's great that you help break the troubleshooting down and show us how you go about it the way you do on your shows... Thank you thank you thank you from all of us
Very impressive. My 03 trailblazer has had an issue with that code for a long time. I replaced it with a dorman but I suspect it didnt help since the light is still on. It goes out in the summer when its hot and the gas in the tank gives more pressure. I hear a lot of guys had issues with the CES light going on with these since day one. The dealers were throwing evap cannisters,gas tanks you name it,and as soon as the guy pulled off the lot the light goes back on. No one has ever told me exactly what it is so I have been driving it with the light on for ohhh 160k miles.
I have got to say man, your channel has quickly become one of my favorites! I'm an IT professional by trade, which lends itself to needing to have good troubleshooting skills to be successful. You can see why I find your channel so appealing. Your diagnostic skills are awesome. Your personality definitely lends itself to vlogging as well. Good stuff buddy! Keep up the great work! Your videos I'm sure will help me out of a jam some day.
RE: Rusty the dead Ford. FYI, I was always concerned about scrubbing paint off where I needed to make a ground connection to the body or frame. I found some stuff called 'Slip Plate' that is essentially a graphite paint. Protects metal and conducts current just fine, and is hydrophobic to boot. Use it all the time on ground connections that I want to keep clean and rust free.
Bit late to this but me neither. I own my own engineering shop, my partner does the fabrication and I do the machining. I've learned such a lot from the people who share on TH-cam since I don't watch TV any more 😊
Gorgeous 1970 Nova Wow Eric O love the Green @SouthMainAutoRepairLLC
I had that same color 72 SS Nova purchased new in March of 1972. Factory ordered it. It was the 3rd car I owned when I was still in high school.
I learned to drive on a 68 Camero in 1970. This gorgeous Nova could bring me to tears 😳😳. It’s stunning.
This is the best reality TV show.....EVAR!!!!
Love the Nova, and those chevy rally wheels are my all-time favorite looking wheel.
Nice quick determination! That is where experience pays off !
Nothing like helping Dad out in the shop! Kind of reminds me of myself, ummm....40 years ago. Keep up the good work Hannah!
Hannah is not Eric's daughter. Just a shop assistant in the summer and after school.
Ive discover a gem watching your videos.... makes me miss my days wrenching.....
Real family man you are. Total class act, and teaching the kids toyota is the way to go. What a father.
Smart, got women who love him and a great sense od humor. What a refreshing spot on da tube.
The chevy nova .... beautiful. Incredible condition.
wow, that Nova is so nice. I used to have a 1971 but it had the inline six cylinder.
Geez...I'm seriously hooked on this channel. I've totally been going through every video slowly. Well done Eric O...
Thanks!
I’m so sorry for you buddy, I really am. He’s got over 1100 videos……took me about a month to get through ha ha ha . I actually forget how I found Eric but from the first video got hooked. I’m a car guy so am subscribed to numerous channels. After watching Eric and Mrs. O, Sheba , Chloe and the cat just about lost interest in the other channels….such a sucker for a good video ha ha ha
Welcome to the club! I just found the channel a few months ago, and I've been binging ever since. Got about 8 years' worth of videos left to go.
Great troubleshooting Eric ! You make it look so easy.... really enjoy your videos and appreciate your sense of humor... NEAR...... FAR..... NEAR..... FAR..... 🤣🤣
As frustrating some days can be, I am glad you have an understanding family and a busy shop! Thanks for being there for all those who are interested and those of us who finally retired from fixing others problems! Dual Master ASE Auto/Diesel Certified 25 years!
Good Troubleshooting Technique. I find this very entertaining because I was a Electrical troubleshooter With GM for 48 years. (ELECTRICIAN). I have had many GM vehicles over the years. And they were all very good cars, because I did my own maintenance.
One can so tell you guys are a loving pair Bless you all.
Cool two parter! Having lunch, bringing in family members easy money jobs for this day! Best part, no injuries, no blood loss!
Thanks for the "special......A Day In The Life Of S.M.A., Starring Eric O."
Sweet Nova!
Ah yes body by fisher. My home town of Muskegon Michigan. Proud heritage.
I like how you are giving your helper, Hannah, some air time. Its refreshing to see a girl in a mechanics shop especially when they wanna learn by mentorship. I hope to see more of her helping you on camera through your many diagnostic events. lol
SMA Classic line, ”it would be a good tool, if the scope didn’t suck so much!”. Haha
I can remember cruising around in an old 70’s Nova in the late 1970’s.
I am rewatching this years later, and that lunch still looks good. I have to get a snack now.
Poop & laughter and describing old junky cars as toilets was awesome. I also liked the "Toyota" comment from your boy. My boys and daughters better answer Toyota as I have 4 of them.
Learned a couple of keepers in this 2 part video. 1. Start with a complete visual inspection. 2. You can never have too much ice cream. 3. Don't underestimate the value of a good test light. 4. Always check for grounds when things look wonky.
On the red '03' Ford, no start, no crank... "Stevie Wonder could have fixed this one"... Priceless!.. Eric, your awesome!.. Just goes to show, symptoms that seem like they're going to be so complex, turn out to be so simple. Customer was probably expecting lots of $$$ out of her pocket.
Typical day at my shop too a few evap code i live in vegas really hot right now so thats something normal here. A/C jobs repair. Niceee video
These are the kind of videos I like to see especially with the car issues that Eric O. videos to diagnose. These are the exact kind of electrical issues that when I come across them, want to know where to start looking in my own vehicles. Eric lists out the troubleshooting steps as simple as he can and always with good humor. I like how he keeps his language practically "church" clean in his video -ie we know what he is saying when he says "what the thunder fumble is going on here" type phrases Lol. A big thumbs up from this ameture home mechanic.
finally you get a real classic in your shop...
Great find, I've always repaired my own cars, never been to a repair shop and I'm 70 years old. I would have chased my tail on that one. Just to simple. I usually take the long way around and find that 4 hours later. Great videos by the way, I'm addicted to your channel now.
The one thing that never breaks on a Ford. That damn seatbelt alarm!
Lmao.. very true
we have great day with you Eric o thanks
I enjoy watching SMA more than any TV network show. This is educational fun to watch. Another great video, thank you Eric
Nice going on that Focus brother! You nailed it very quickly!!
Enjoyed spending the day with y'all.
I like the "If it ain't red, keep it in the shed!" International Harvester sign as I grew up with IH on the farm with my Dad.
thanks for bringing me down memory lane with Grover.😃
All that trouble at first, reminded me of what they called a shunt in the starter on my motorcycle, an abnormal electrical path cause by some kind of junk in the starter.
Hey Eric, I think you found your Niche in life. Impersonating GROVER. That NEAR ! and FAR thing just about made me wet my pants, still laughing.
Haha glad you liked it :)
Please never stop making these videos.
Solid 8hrs of watching your video's today, it's -6 and snowing today, the goal was to work on an 05 dakota I picked up cheap but with the crappy weather and an awesome teacher on here I was hooked all day, thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge with everyone South Main Auto Repair!!
"Scope-On-A-Rope" Gotta love it. :-) Helps me with my '65 Falcon.
I just love hanging out on SMA. Its always a hoot!
I can't get enough of those! Thanks
I'm actually really like this mini series!
Yes more please
Mitchell Forster n5
That is one badass Nova. I love those cars.
Just love these 1hour long videos.. Thumbs up
I really am entertained by your initial trouble shooting and discoveries of bad mechanic short cut work.
This definitely had a reality show feel to it towards the end Eric. Though I'm normally no fan of reality shows, I find your reality appealing and thoroughly enjoyable to watch. Thanks for sharing your day with us!
You missed your calling my friend....should be teaching shop someplace....you have a wealth of knowledge and are able to get the info across, do not take this comment lightly...I have seen others comment about you in the same manner....thanks for the great videos.
Videos just keep getting better
I really enjoy these "Day at the Shop" videos. Good Stuff.
The near - far bit. I was just thinking about that when suddenly...LOL!
thanks for letting us in ............
Cool tour and a repair ! All that is missing is some ice cram...darn I have no ice cream..
Oh man you must get some!
Another excellent video!
Lolol "First things first, Hannah! Get me the Load-Pro".... Hannah stares in utter confusion....
I hope that you know that Hanna loves her father, you can see it in her eyes and in her smile big time!
this her uncle tho
@@12mak
Eric Is Her Father...
I love your interactions with Hannah. Almost every video you do makes me laugh... Grover... lmfao.
Thank you for the video, get well soon Trinity. So sweet lovely Hannah helping you out, you need assistant like her, train her from young, as your work load grow. Big Hello to everyone.
I'd love that 2.3 out of that focus..quick little engine.
Sweet Chevy. Got a 76 corvette with aftermarket FI. Takes the fun out of getting stranded on the side of the road.
SWEET! The Nova brings back some great memories. Graduation presents and party cars.
Big thanks MR O, for the videos cheeeerss.
LOL "she's got a little cam in her"!!!!
I miss these Eric O! You should do more of these again when you have free time.
Ahhhh ...in the world of lab scopes and guided component tests, common sense and jumper cables saves the day. I was expecting something more spectacular. Thanks for reminding me about the little things.
I love this friggin channel! Thanks Eric!
the Grover bit had me cracking up. Thanks Eric!!!!
Love the series Eric but that 2003 Ford with a bad body ground was epic. A ground wire installed with a roofing screw, rubber insulator and all. Got to love it! And the fix was better than factory. "Scope on a rope" will forever be burned into my mind and you have made me realize it's a powerful tool, but is there a place for a power probe type tool?
I am so glad i found these videos of Mrs. O fixing her car. I have enjoyed them. Great job.
I’ve seen enough “people of Walmart” footage to cringe for an entire army. But from how you make it sound Eric, the people of the Steuben County Fair must be a total fright fest!
On another note, I love how you and Mrs. O interact. You two are definitely a perfect match made in...well.... an auto shop.
Hi from the UK as an 80is mechanic love watching the new tech
My truck came with those same Scooby Doo floor mats!
The Grover impersonation was spot on too.
In addition to all the great information on car repair your videos are also very entertaining!
Eric I have watched a number of your fix it shows. And every time I watch one I learn something new. I think you so much for your step by step electrical. Especially with the one with the two batteries in the 6.0..... You amaze me with your talent. I sure wish I had the talent you have.. and it's great that you help break the troubleshooting down and show us how you go about it the way you do on your shows... Thank you thank you thank you from all of us
" Body by Fisher, I knew a few girls like that" 😂😂😂
Oh my god, the Grover thing almost had me spewing coffee on my desk.
The family that works together thrives together. Stay frosty up there! 😉
OMG, that Nova! That was my dream car when I was a kid.
still my dreamcar
Good Call On Da Ford Focus.
Regarding that Nova, remember the days when you used to have all that ROOM in the engine compartment? You could have climbed in there with it!
I love Nova's. Had quit a few. That car must fly. What a ride.
Looking forward to Part III
-Martin
Awesome video...thanks for sharing "Another Normal Day At The Shop".
Thumbs for that Scooby impression :)!
My late brother had a 70 Nova SS, with a 4 speed put a solid lifter cam in it loved how it sounded and ran.
Great and fun video as always Dr. Grover O
That Nova is a working piece of art! What a beautiful car! Fantastic work on the body. Another great video. Thanks.
Good one Eric!
Comeon Eric, We wanted to go for a ride in the Nova!!!!!
Haha me too!
Wow!! Love the Shaggy! I'm think'n you could have the makings of a ringtone!!!
Likes ZOIKS!
Very impressive. My 03 trailblazer has had an issue with that code for a long time. I replaced it with a dorman but I suspect it didnt help since the light is still on. It goes out in the summer when its hot and the gas in the tank gives more pressure. I hear a lot of guys had issues with the CES light going on with these since day one. The dealers were throwing evap cannisters,gas tanks you name it,and as soon as the guy pulled off the lot the light goes back on. No one has ever told me exactly what it is so I have been driving it with the light on for ohhh 160k miles.
Awesome Video. I love the Day in the shop vids. I watch ever second of them.
Man, Eric o is so wholesome. Always learning something new. Thanks Eric
I have got to say man, your channel has quickly become one of my favorites! I'm an IT professional by trade, which lends itself to needing to have good troubleshooting skills to be successful. You can see why I find your channel so appealing. Your diagnostic skills are awesome. Your personality definitely lends itself to vlogging as well. Good stuff buddy! Keep up the great work! Your videos I'm sure will help me out of a jam some day.
All the things you dont get paid for , now you just get paid fix the ground
RE: Rusty the dead Ford. FYI, I was always concerned about scrubbing paint off where I needed to make a ground connection to the body or frame. I found some stuff called 'Slip Plate' that is essentially a graphite paint. Protects metal and conducts current just fine, and is hydrophobic to boot. Use it all the time on ground connections that I want to keep clean and rust free.
I don't even have TV channels at home. This will do just fine :-)
Same here!
I have tv but I still watch this .. what a nice family business
Same
Ditched cable 5 years, waste of money with so many better options
Bit late to this but me neither. I own my own engineering shop, my partner does the fabrication and I do the machining.
I've learned such a lot from the people who share on TH-cam since I don't watch TV any more 😊
Always learn something from your repairs......great job on the little Ford
thanks for the video, looking forward to the honda video.I grew up on sesame street and mr. rogers Hanna really missed out.
kids nowadays don't know sesame street 😕