I watch a lot of car repair channels (it's relaxing). Eric O. is top-tier. Evidence: 1. Superb structure to the video content (generally an intro. where he sets the problem or project up, the actual body of the work, and then a solid conclusion) 2. Superb lighting and sound, with multiple angles. 3. Places the viewer right next to him as if you were being trained by him. 4. His temperament and personality fit extremely well with video work. He not only is able to teach but is teachable. 5. His stream of consciousness type dialogue is always interesting, and at times breaks into outright hilarious. Combine this with his family interactions and he is unstoppably funny with quick wit. 6. Extremely persistent when most individuals would have melted down. 7. Pays incredible attention to detail--in diagnostics, routine brake jobs, as well as large jobs. He seems to have an inner aversion to cutting corners or doing anything that reeks of "hack" work. 8. The fellow is one hard worker.
I agree with most all points above but I've noticed one more thing...he cuts corners. No matter how good his videos are to watch I'd never take my auto to him.
@@strtngfrsh I think you are crazy, I was going to say #7 is most critical. I am VERY anal about working on my cars an Eric is one of very few I would be willing to have work on them. Sometimes he is forced to cut corners because that is what the customer wants. Give him a car to fix and tell him no rush and don't worry about what it costs and see what you get.
@@strtngfrsh taking the easy route isn't always cutting corners... Well, kinda the same thing, hmm... Anyhow, I'd say the end result works, and it's secure and will last. This is upstate NY we're talking, you don't need to put a brand new wire harness in a 2008 chevy Malibu, when in all likelihood, the car is starting to rust, and will be thrown away in 3 years time... Make a repair that's trustworthy and inexpensive (in parts, and labor...) and get on with things. There's plenty more to work on. Then again, that's not to say that his repair isn't going to last longer than a new harness and fuse box would... Some repairs are more skookum than the cheap parts were initially.
rasafrasahassenfrat hahaha, I don't mind Kilmer, but he can be annoying as hell. I prefer Eric O's diagnostic and well explained in his video. But with Scotty's yelling? That's even bad!!!
Josh Benney I mind Kilmer, just a hack & he's annoying, IMO. I just don't get how he is so popular over the more professional guys. I understand doing "rigs" but hacks using chewing gum or duct tape is too cheap of a "fix". I know I'm a little exaggerated, but he surely makes me cringe.
Because he creates short opinionated videos. If Eric O would pick about 30 quick tips, tool comparisons, and opinions on car brands... SMA viewership would go through the roof. I know its not his style, and I love his videos...but Kilmer is knocking down $800k a year.
I'm a 78 year old retired geezer that doesn't work on his own cars and holds his breath every time he needs one of his vehicles repaired. I am hoping that the mechanic shares your honesty and dedication. What I do share with you is a love of shooting. I go to my range almost weekly with friends and we have a great time shooting. I keep waiting for another of your range days.
I have an 2007 Malibu. I am glad to watch any instructional videos for that model and year. A year or so ago I had a start, no start issue. The battery & alternator were good. I thought it was the starter so I bought one and put it in. Still, same problem. I had it towed to Firestone and they wanted $1500.00 to fix it. Another you tube video helped me figure it out that it was the starter relay. I got a new relay and it has been running good ever since. Eric, I was about to say there is not relay box like that in my trunk. So I paused the video and went outside to see. Yep, it is back there. I plan to watch this video more than once. My Malibu is my daily. I need. to keep it working.
You are just plain Awesome! Your attitude, knowledge, the quality of all your videos but most importantly is how you always take into consideration all of us that don't have a fully equipped shop. Thanks for all you do and the time you take to help us all out in this "Real World" of ours. Hello from Albertville Alabama. Maybe someday I will drive up there and buy you lunch.
I fell in love with Hannah when he said she was stranded and took out the fuel pump fuse and actually got the car started. Her boyfriend was probably standing behind her holding the flashlight and her purse.
@@redoverdrivetheunstoppable4637 For someone that can't tell the difference between red and green, you shouldn't be so hard in your marking. Fixed and runs....AAA+
@@KStewart-th4sk nahhh, better camping there till perfection, a tent, some scanned pdf books from the thirties about relays, maybe some "hippie experiences" with a pair of crackheads :D i was joking anyways, i come from schools where teachers literally ripped your drawing with the (no reference) red crayon and you were like: "ugh!!... why?.. can't i just correct it?" the rest looked the same, but without the red arrows
You've saved me so much fing money. You rock. My 3.8l GP now runs like a champ. Turns out I had intermittent issues with the icm and the crank sensor simultaneously. Never would have bothered even looking into it if it was not for your videos. Now I just watch your videos for the fun of it since you fixed all my issues..
Eric"O", good looking out taking care of Hannah's car troubles, she is lucky to have you as a friend and boss. Good luck to you Miss Hannah on your future schooling. God bless.
Don't listen to the folks who have their panties in a wad. The truth is, for every 1 person who has a negative comment, there are 9 people who are perfectly happy with the job you do (mechanic and video editor) but just don't say anything because they are too busy enjoying the content and keeping an eye out for current issues. LOL. Keep up the good work.
Even the best authors have haters. The guys i don't understand are those who subscribe and linger, watching every video and hating each one. Any normal person would click away from anything that isn't worth their time, and never return.
I agree that laughing off what some of these know it all's say is the smart thing to do. Why should you be an expert at soldering? You don't need to be a professional solderer to still do a real great job which you do. You're a top notch mechanic. Carry on sir!
Trick a good friend of mine taught me is to use a socket on a cordless and run the amount of tape you want on it. The socket turns into your roll of tape. Hope it helps. As always, great videos. Thank you
I have an appreciation for your knowledge of electricity and those machines. I had physics and a class in high school, but volts, watts, amps, ohms, it's Greek. That's why knowing an honest mechanic is vital.
barry8082 I took the dash apart and tested the overhead module wires and the ambient temperature sensor and wires while trying to figure out the air conditioning electrical in my dads truck, he tells me afterwards that the wires go to the ecm also, I then find all the wires I needed to test and most of the ones I was curious about and get the parts on that we’re waiting for the wires to be checked after a new connector was put in (to make sure there wasn’t a break further down) and then the fuse block was out to check why no power was going to the relay block outside and then it was done (and now we have $275 wasted into it because there was a leak that no one found before filling it...
Send like a lot of trouble just beating change in the Box when you already have it the worst to do it for what effect mode don't think it would do that on the shabby usually what I've seen is dodges
Eric O for boss of the year. I have watched every video you have put out and every repair you have made looks very professional. You should see the crap the shops do around here, which is why I am a DIY'er. The only thing I bring my cars in for is tires and alignments. After the last alignment I had done, my steering wheel was pointing at 2:00. I ended up redoing it myself with a string. Please don't let a few negative comments get you down. Most of us appreciate your hard work. Also thought your jokes were funny.
Some shops are terrible in West Phoenix. Had a misfire on my 96 Suburban 7.4L. They repalce the injectors, no change, they want to replace the CATs, I say no and take it to a muffler shop (much cheaper). No change, take it to another shop. They say the MAF is bad, replace that, no change. The distributor is off a tooth (which should set a crankcase/camshaft position code). After working on it for another 6 hours, they get the timing set right finally. Runs great now. I notice that the distributor cap changed color mysteriously from blue to black.....But, when you're 4 hours from home you can't work on it yourself, gotta pay scam mechanics.
how can anyone not like your videos. you and Mrs. O remind me our mechanic and his wife (JB and Jessica). He is thorough and wants the job done right the first time. Mrs. H takes care of the front, taking calls, money and making appointments, AND Making Sure the Customer is Satisfied with Their Vehicle. Even tho this is an older video, i still enjoy watching and learning! Thank You Sir
I subbed after watching my 2nd vid, the 1st was the tow ride to pick up the dairy farm truck. I have been binge watching since then to catch up! This one was (as Tony the Tiger says ) GRRrrrrrrrreat! Absolutely loved the 2 where your wife changed her tires and fixed the wiper motor. So far your day in the shop was my favorite. Love watching you and your beautiful family at the shop. Take care and thanks for the enjoyment you give to all who watch. Forget the troll that clicks thumbs down on all the vids.....Scotty, you know who you are, so do we!
This was such a great video for so many reasons. Not only did Eric O. do a top quality repair as always but this time he got to do it for Hannah who works at the shop with him. Call me weird but it made me feel so good to see him helping out someone that is close to him and she'll know the repair was done right when she is away at college! Also i think it's worth mentioning that i really like how Eric O. addresses concerns in previous videos that viewers may have about his procedure. He doen't bad mouth them but rather gives them the reasons for his decisions. I read the comments and i can understand how people were were concerned about giving the customer the choice to get his old fuse box returned in the last Buick video. But would you expect Eric O. To not do the right thing??? As he stated he gave the customer the old fuse box, he looked at it, and then threw it away. So no harm no foul for him to take the fuses and relays for himself after the customer showed that he no longer wanted the item. I know ALL TH-cam channels get some negative feedback but the SMA channel offers the highest quality repairs and greatest respect for its customers. I always spread positive feedback about this channel because the truth of the matter is, there is NONE better. This video is a prime example showcasing Hannah needing help with her own personal vehicle. It makes me proud to see Eric O. stepping up(which i knew he would) and helping others without the thought of financial gain. He wanted to make sure her car was fixed right so she wouldn't have any further issues with that fuse box. I'm proud to be a part of this channel and all that it stands for. Great job Eric O.
Just stumbled on to your channel! Most don’t have a boss like you so so Hannah is lucky. Thank you for the service you are providing here. Won’t bore you with accolades as I’m sure you are probably bored with them by now. Your content is informative and entertaining. Keep it up I’m sure you will cover something I need.
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South Main is THE BEST mechanic on the web. I've been one myself for a large part of my 50+ year career (when I wasn't being a mechanical/electrical engineer), so I have a little real-world experience to base my opinion on. It's great to find a younger guy who can teach an old know-it-all geezer like me something new. This guy gets it right because he's smart, he actually understands how things work, why they're made a particular way (and when the engineers were idiots...which happens a lot), and he CARES. That's a tough combination to beat. Just an FYI: It's been my experience that as manufacturers go to smaller gauge wire to save costs, sometimes they're getting the wire just on the razor's edge of being sized correctly to carry the loads required. Because of higher resistance in smaller wires, they can tend to run a little warm, and crimps, if they're not absolutely perfect, tend to get a little loose over the years as they heat and cool. As they get loose, resistance goes up at the crimp, which gets hotter, which eventually melts plastic sockets and discolors insulation...and can cause intermittent electrical issues exactly like you have here. Not-great engineering is pretty common, especially in electrical systems, as that rear-window-defogger circuit shows. A correctly-designed circuit won't overheat and melt stuff, period. And lotsa "mechanics" just don't get it. I have a PT Cruiser client who cooked her cylinder head after a local shop had replaced a perfectly good radiator and both perfectly good fans...all because the crimps within the fan connector had become loose.
As a general rule,I always keep the old parts and show the customer what went wrong. Even if they dont ask for them back,I still save them to show them what was wrong. You are right,most people dont want the old parts or ask for them back. At that point, whatever it is that is yours to do what you want. I sometimes save certain things,depending if its got other usable parts on it. I sometime can pass that on to the next guy if it happends to be a part if I can use a used part. Swapping parts that are not specific to the right model can always lead to more headaches than when you started. Especial when the sales counter dude tells you" Yeah,it will work on that model" And it freekin dont,reguardless of what you try. Then you want to take it back and beat him with it till he cant walk right but by now its so hacked up you cant take it back,so you end up getting OEM when you ahould have in the first place but thought you might save a few bucks( yeah right!). Anyways. Its always best to ask if a customer wants the old parts unless its obvious they wont.
Eric O. I have only 1 complaint. You and your family should be on ABC, CBS, NBC, or Fox. I can watch, learn, and really enjoy myself way better than any show on cable or TV. You should be paid 2-3 times better than any of the actors on TV. Totally entertaining! Thank you!
Then it will be ruined by advertisers wanting him to use their worthless tools and parts the whole show. Not to mention constant commercials. That's the exact reason I stopped watching any car repair shows on tv.
Been watching many of your diagnostic and repair videos without ever commenting but I have to. I have few words for you sir: Do what you do as usual and don't bother with picky comments even if they were correct. No one is perfect but you are close to perfection. Taking the viewer in your stream of thoughts is very great tool you use. Thank you for taking the time to educated us. Glad the beautiful young Hanna got her hotrod back. Thanks again.
Typical GM wiring harnesses. At least Hannah took it to the best shop in the United States to get it properly fixed.. oh yea what's it called, South Main Auto...lol. Great video as usual Eric. Have a great and safe weekend...👍🤘
The things that people complain about. Those people can't be living in the real automotive repair world. Don't want the dangers of solder smoke, find another line of work. Well done repair, Eric. I'm sure Hannah appreciates the effort.
What I don't understand is why SMA only has 87k subs . I watching a ChrisFix video yesterday and he has 2.37 mil subs . Don't get me wrong I think his videos are fine, BUT crap compared to Eric's . This guy needs way more credit for what he does. Keep up the good job.
Not me it seems like I learn something in most of your diagnosis videos and i really enjoy it. Also how you prove yourself before repair/replace the problem. I wish I was better about that years back I installed a new fuel pump only to find out it was the fuse. next time i wasn't so quick to start throwing parts at the problem.
Let me sound selfish for a bit, ironically .... I prefer this channel doesnt grow so much ... all the channels that hit 1M or 2M subs started crapping or go behind a paywall They were amazing back when they had 100K. But this makes sense. The person on the other side is a human being so no way to run a shop, and generate content for this amount of viewers. Hats off for you Eric to keep the quality and the effort on even reading the comments. And dont even waste your time on the negative comments .... Just like other person said, for each negative you have 9 positives. This is YT ... "that is your problem lady" LOL.
The upper limit on the number of subs has more to do with the popularity of the subject than quality of content. ChrisFix's videos are aimed at people who want to start working on their own cars, but don't have access to lifts or shop tools. SMA caters more for the person who wants to understand the mindset of the professional mechanic, and the diagnostic process.
Very smart girl how many girls Would of even thought to tap on the gas tank she even Knew where the really was She has Learned a lot from you she has been pain attention My hat is off to her 🙂🙂😎
Hannah's learned a lot from you over the years. Now she has a dependable car again at least as dependable as they can be. Every car make & model sooner or later has come in on the hook just some more frequently than others. BTW I thought the "current issues" was brilliant and you healed her "terminal condition" ...check out her defroster I think she may have another terminal condition :D
Hannah I would double check this guys work might be a bit shady. Some shade tree mechanics might give you a second rate job. Just kidding. Nice work Hannah and Mr. O. Don't forget to ask for the old parts back! 😎
@@SouthMainAuto wait you mean to tell me she wouldn't let you wrap a few copper strands around the relay pin where the issue was and shove it back in lol
Loved the video. Instantly hooked and subscribed. My 06 Malibu Maxx SS is doing the same thing. I'll be checking for burnt wires on the fuse box next. Thanks.
37:15... "I'm expecting..." I teach electronics at a college in Nova Scotia, I am constantly telling my students to have an expectation of the reading you should get before you ever take a measurement! It was great to hear you say it!
Yes, good to know what to expect for current draw and especially important to check voltage with a meter. Also use a test voltage under load to see if there is a voltage drop. This can be achieved using an incandescent test lamp. That will reveal if there is a high resistance issue in the circuit.
I would have used two posi connectors instead of soldering the wires with heat shrink. Love your heat shrink tool with the shield. You should have put links for the wire strippers and the heat shrink tools you used at the end of your video. A great video very nicely done in extreme detail.
Eric, I've watched your channel since the beginning and I've never seen you do anything worthy of criticism. Its not like you welded in a ball joint or anything. ;)
"This stripper doesn't cost you a dollar and you don't come home with glitter all over ya...." This channel combines education and entertainment in a way I've never experienced before. Almost threw my coffee against the screen though...that would've been unfortunate^^
All you people calling me creepy should look in the mirror. I have a 23 year old happy healthy daughter. She's in some of my vids. I'm not a perv or a creeper, I was just complimenting Hannah.
Love watching your videos man you are very professional and smart you make everything look so easy keep up the good work from Cape breton nova Scotia canada 👍👍👍
I find watching with my IPad is easier on the eyeballs and using an I home semi leather case protects the iPad plus gives it a place for a hands free stand. It's almost like watching paint dry but with the interruptions of his kids, the wife makes up for it when you look at his reaction on his face he rarely gets mad just smiles and enjoys the moment. Tis a better way to raise munchkins :-) Definitely a better way than mumble, curse, yell, scream, rant rave and holler. Nice work Eric Cheers!
Your an awesome mechanic. God has definitely blessed us with you. great job. Someday I'd like you to check over my 2006 Jeep Commander. she runs ok but when in park it seems to idle a bit rough. I live in mass Massachusetts so it will be a hike to get there road trip with my son im thinking. love the videos
You know you need to get a life, or at least a hobbie, when you watch 2 hours of soldering or paint drying. It's the simple things that make TH-cam fun.
Great video! As always, thanks for the knowledge! Hannah, great job! Also, electrical issues is why I don't buy GM anymore. Especially the 2005-2011. So many issues that are engineering, and not your car. But GM never owns up to their issues...
Ever since the late 1970's , GM in canada has lost millions on recalls or class-action suits for defective products. One big problem was when they had an Engine shortage and put the Pontiac V8's in the Chevrolets and didn't even have the brains to paint them Chevy colours. Then came the Clear-Coat paint that looked impressive in the showroom but started to peal off on the horizontal surfaces in just 3 years. Don't think things got better from Diversity because that GM ignition switch crisis for deaths and car fires went on under the Female CEO that is now paying for her silence . So much for the Share holders being told that CEO's have to be paid large salaries to attract Talent , that claim died in the 1970's .
I have a Toyota Camry that never lets me down. Most I’ve done to it is replace the oil pan last week cause Walmart stripped or over tightened the drain plug and it was leaking. But it just keeps going
@@Boobtubeus yeah,, but toyotas incur problems too. I know cause I just bought an '87 Camry six months ago, and it now has a growing list of problems needing attention, some of them electrical. Had good maintenance too, for the most part- that is obvious to see in a 33 year old car that still runs 80 mph down the interstate.
another good vid young man. although I think you should have had hannah fix it. (with you helping of course) She needs to learn someday. I liked your current comment but had a laugh at the bozo the clown statement when you were trying to get your big meat hooks to wrap the wire. that happens to me all too often.
This is only the second video of yours I've watched. You and Hannah work well enough together I can't tell if she's family, employee, or both. And that's honestly great.
Automotive electronics are boring and confusing and I can't believe myself actually watched this whole video with all the what not and what have you. Thank you Hannah for getting a good start on the diagnosis. If I was there when you were stranded I would have held the flashlight for you. Good job Eric and Hannah.
Lucky to have Hanna to help even with her own car!!! I remembering the other times she was in the background handing you the tools!!! I think she is glad she did now cause your helping her out now!!!
Hey Eric, did you work on this car after hours? I didn't hear the doorbell or phone ringer go off! Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahehehehehehehehehehehehehe
Hannah is beautiful and seems sweet. It's awesome she's willing to learn and help out. Great job on the repair, im always impressed with your work and have learned lots from your channel
Hey, great channel. I'm a new viewer and a recently retired 30 year A&P tech (vet & contractor) for the USAF at Edwards AFB, Ca - yeah, aircraft stuff. Specialty is avionics, instrumentation and power management systems. You mentioned having trouble with proper crimp applications. Give DMC Tool a try for weird wire stuff. They make tools for just about any wire assembly application. A little $$ heavy but no worse than SnapOn. Oh, y'all are in snow country. Bad environment for wires and connections. Silicon spray helps a ton.
I grew up working on salt water marine and vehicles around salt water.Crusty green connections everywhere which come back in a week often. I used Stabilant 22 ,(NAPA ce-1 ) on all electrical connections. Stuff is amazing.Phone company guy showed me. OHMs drops in many connections improves flow of electric. Then soak in wd 40. Connection s are crimped like Japanese electronics. Yamaha has those on outboards. They have tool to fold dual crimps. One set of crimps grabs insulation other to wire. Much stronger. I spray all electrical soaked with wd40 on all electrical connections every season. Dont listen to detractors...WD40 made to use on nuke missile for gov. Never in 40 years had problem from spraying electrical with it to stop corrosion.
Eric. Hey man. When my old lady's pickup let her down I bought her a 2007 Malibu. It was my mechanics moms car that had eighty thousand miles on it. I have had nothing but trouble with the electrical system on this car. The engine temp gauge would show no temp and the A/C would blow hot. I took every connector I could find and cleaned then with spray solvent and coated them down with dielectric grease. Since then I have not had any more problems. Showing 132 thousand now and still going strong.
Thanks for your info I've used solvent but I'll wait on grease. I can hardly wait for my Cruz to start Malibu faults. As a retired electrician reaching some places will be adventurous.
You can still get good solder, I buy it all the time. The lead free crap is one of the main reasons why so many electronic items fail. It cracks easily and forms whiskers as well.
Same thing happened to my Taurus....finally changed the fuel pump and it was fixed. Sometimes we had to wait for hours for the system to cool down to work. Wouldn't start at all a second time on the hottest of days. Even bought couple more relays to swap out whenever they got very hot so it would start , Good video, thanks.
I had a 1965 Chevrolet Malibu 327 4 speed floor shift stock. Purchased it the same month I was honorably discharged from the Navy 1965. Loved that car, it was not a girl car, they loved the Ford Mustangs at that time.
I watch a lot of car repair channels (it's relaxing). Eric O. is top-tier. Evidence:
1. Superb structure to the video content (generally an intro. where he sets the problem or project up, the actual body of the work, and then a solid conclusion)
2. Superb lighting and sound, with multiple angles.
3. Places the viewer right next to him as if you were being trained by him.
4. His temperament and personality fit extremely well with video work. He not only is able to teach but is teachable.
5. His stream of consciousness type dialogue is always interesting, and at times breaks into outright hilarious. Combine this with his family interactions and he is unstoppably funny with quick wit.
6. Extremely persistent when most individuals would have melted down.
7. Pays incredible attention to detail--in diagnostics, routine brake jobs, as well as large jobs. He seems to have an inner aversion to cutting corners or doing anything that reeks of "hack" work.
8. The fellow is one hard worker.
I agree with most all points above but I've noticed one more thing...he cuts corners. No matter how good his videos are to watch I'd never take my auto to him.
@@strtngfrsh I think you are crazy, I was going to say #7 is most critical. I am VERY anal about working on my cars an Eric is one of very few I would be willing to have work on them. Sometimes he is forced to cut corners because that is what the customer wants. Give him a car to fix and tell him no rush and don't worry about what it costs and see what you get.
If you think Eric cuts corners you would be floored watching most guys. Probably to include the guy you take your car to.
@@strtngfrsh taking the easy route isn't always cutting corners... Well, kinda the same thing, hmm...
Anyhow, I'd say the end result works, and it's secure and will last. This is upstate NY we're talking, you don't need to put a brand new wire harness in a 2008 chevy Malibu, when in all likelihood, the car is starting to rust, and will be thrown away in 3 years time... Make a repair that's trustworthy and inexpensive (in parts, and labor...) and get on with things. There's plenty more to work on.
Then again, that's not to say that his repair isn't going to last longer than a new harness and fuse box would... Some repairs are more skookum than the cheap parts were initially.
@@johnh8546 Also sabotage is the norm from my experience...
At least Kilmer didn't pop out of the trunk when you opened it.
rasafrasahassenfrat hahaha, I don't mind Kilmer, but he can be annoying as hell. I prefer Eric O's diagnostic and well explained in his video. But with Scotty's yelling? That's even bad!!!
Josh Benney I mind Kilmer, just a hack & he's annoying, IMO. I just don't get how he is so popular over the more professional guys. I understand doing "rigs" but hacks using chewing gum or duct tape is too cheap of a "fix". I know I'm a little exaggerated, but he surely makes me cringe.
Because he creates short opinionated videos. If Eric O would pick about 30 quick tips, tool comparisons, and opinions on car brands... SMA viewership would go through the roof. I know its not his style, and I love his videos...but Kilmer is knocking down $800k a year.
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I'm a 78 year old retired geezer that doesn't work on his own cars and holds his breath every time he needs one of his vehicles repaired. I am hoping that the mechanic shares your honesty and dedication. What I do share with you is a love of shooting. I go to my range almost weekly with friends and we have a great time shooting. I keep waiting for another of your range days.
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I have an 2007 Malibu. I am glad to watch any instructional videos for that model and year. A year or so ago I had a start, no start issue. The battery & alternator were good. I thought it was the starter so I bought one and put it in. Still, same problem. I had it towed to Firestone and they wanted $1500.00 to fix it. Another you tube video helped me figure it out that it was the starter relay. I got a new relay and it has been running good ever since. Eric, I was about to say there is not relay box like that in my trunk. So I paused the video and went outside to see. Yep, it is back there. I plan to watch this video more than once. My Malibu is my daily. I need. to keep it working.
You are just plain Awesome! Your attitude, knowledge, the quality of all your videos but most importantly is how you always take into consideration all of us that don't have a fully equipped shop. Thanks for all you do and the time you take to help us all out in this "Real World" of ours.
Hello from Albertville Alabama. Maybe someday I will drive up there and buy you lunch.
I fell in love with Hannah when he said she was stranded and took out the fuel pump fuse and actually got the car started. Her boyfriend was probably standing behind her holding the flashlight and her purse.
i vould have done that too, but i'd rate the job at the end: "meh... you wasted a bit of time figuring out the orientation but ok... a C+"
@@redoverdrivetheunstoppable4637 For someone that can't tell the difference between red and green, you shouldn't be so hard in your marking. Fixed and runs....AAA+
@@KStewart-th4sk nahhh, better camping there till perfection, a tent, some scanned pdf books from the thirties about relays, maybe some "hippie experiences" with a pair of crackheads :D
i was joking anyways, i come from schools where teachers literally ripped your drawing with the (no reference) red crayon and you were like: "ugh!!... why?.. can't i just correct it?" the rest looked the same, but without the red arrows
Red Overdrive, the unstoppable confused daltonic!
Classic "enabling" wishful-thinking, dude. Be sure to check in with your probation officer about these feelings of yours.
Once again Dr. O has found the bad connection. A little minor surgery and all is well. Thanks for taking care of Hannah, she is truly an asset to SMA.
Glad to see you helping her out. She seems like a real good person and very helpful.👍🏼
You’ve got to give Hannah credit for checking the FP relay.
You've saved me so much fing money. You rock. My 3.8l GP now runs like a champ. Turns out I had intermittent issues with the icm and the crank sensor simultaneously. Never would have bothered even looking into it if it was not for your videos. Now I just watch your videos for the fun of it since you fixed all my issues..
Eric"O", good looking out taking care of Hannah's car troubles, she is lucky to have you as a friend and boss. Good luck to you Miss Hannah on your future schooling. God bless.
She says TY!
well said, krista
Oh I thought she was his daughter they look alike.
@@enlightenednews5265 Quit insulting Hannah❗
Don't listen to the folks who have their panties in a wad. The truth is, for every 1 person who has a negative comment, there are 9 people who are perfectly happy with the job you do (mechanic and video editor) but just don't say anything because they are too busy enjoying the content and keeping an eye out for current issues. LOL. Keep up the good work.
Even the best authors have haters. The guys i don't understand are those who subscribe and linger, watching every video and hating each one. Any normal person would click away from anything that isn't worth their time, and never return.
I agree that laughing off what some of these know it all's say is the smart thing to do. Why should you be an expert at soldering? You don't need to be a professional solderer to still do a real great job which you do. You're a top notch mechanic. Carry on sir!
Trick a good friend of mine taught me is to use a socket on a cordless and run the amount of tape you want on it. The socket turns into your roll of tape. Hope it helps. As always, great videos. Thank you
Perfect tip!
I have an appreciation for your knowledge of electricity and those machines. I had physics and a class in high school, but volts, watts, amps, ohms, it's Greek. That's why knowing an honest mechanic is vital.
no wonder some mechanics do not like diagnosing electrical faults. great job
barry8082 I took the dash apart and tested the overhead module wires and the ambient temperature sensor and wires while trying to figure out the air conditioning electrical in my dads truck, he tells me afterwards that the wires go to the ecm also, I then find all the wires I needed to test and most of the ones I was curious about and get the parts on that we’re waiting for the wires to be checked after a new connector was put in (to make sure there wasn’t a break further down) and then the fuse block was out to check why no power was going to the relay block outside and then it was done (and now we have $275 wasted into it because there was a leak that no one found before filling it...
I'm not a car mechanic but I'm an Industrial Controls and maintenance technician. I hate having to trace electrical issues.
Send like a lot of trouble just beating change in the Box when you already have it the worst to do it for what effect mode don't think it would do that on the shabby usually what I've seen is dodges
Most mechanics can't diagnose electrical anything.
I dont think that its they dont like it , as much as not every mechanic understands electronic or electrical troubleshooting
Dude,, your charisma is outstanding, you could make a "How to watch paint dry" video entertaining.
Lol I will try that sometime and see how it goes
True story
chungaleta1234 x
Says Ruthlessnoodle who is unknown. Willing to wager you in fact are not running a successful business. Save your misery.
He could have a real TV show!! I'll watch!!!
Thanks Hannah, my Daughter did her brakes today after watching this last week! It it wasn't for you she would have never done it.
Eric O for boss of the year. I have watched every video you have put out and every repair you have made looks very professional. You should see the crap the shops do around here, which is why I am a DIY'er. The only thing I bring my cars in for is tires and alignments. After the last alignment I had done, my steering wheel was pointing at 2:00. I ended up redoing it myself with a string. Please don't let a few negative comments get you down. Most of us appreciate your hard work. Also thought your jokes were funny.
Some shops are terrible in West Phoenix. Had a misfire on my 96 Suburban 7.4L. They repalce the injectors, no change, they want to replace the CATs, I say no and take it to a muffler shop (much cheaper). No change, take it to another shop. They say the MAF is bad, replace that, no change. The distributor is off a tooth (which should set a crankcase/camshaft position code). After working on it for another 6 hours, they get the timing set right finally. Runs great now. I notice that the distributor cap changed color mysteriously from blue to black.....But, when you're 4 hours from home you can't work on it yourself, gotta pay scam mechanics.
how can anyone not like your videos. you and Mrs. O remind me our mechanic and his wife (JB and Jessica). He is thorough and wants the job done right the first time. Mrs. H takes care of the front, taking calls, money and making appointments, AND Making Sure the Customer is Satisfied with Their Vehicle. Even tho this is an older video, i still enjoy watching and learning! Thank You Sir
Every neighborhood should have a mechanic like you! Dealerships would go out of business.
Hannah seems like a really nice young lady. Nice work.
I like hannah
I subbed after watching my 2nd vid, the 1st was the tow ride to pick up the dairy farm truck. I have been binge watching since then to catch up! This one was (as Tony the Tiger says ) GRRrrrrrrrreat! Absolutely loved the 2 where your wife changed her tires and fixed the wiper motor. So far your day in the shop was my favorite. Love watching you and your beautiful family at the shop. Take care and thanks for the enjoyment you give to all who watch. Forget the troll that clicks thumbs down on all the vids.....Scotty, you know who you are, so do we!
I subbed after watching the tow truck ride
This was such a great video for so many reasons. Not only did Eric O. do a top quality repair as always but this time he got to do it for Hannah who works at the shop with him. Call me weird but it made me feel so good to see him helping out someone that is close to him and she'll know the repair was done right when she is away at college! Also i think it's worth mentioning that i really like how Eric O. addresses concerns in previous videos that viewers may have about his procedure. He doen't bad mouth them but rather gives them the reasons for his decisions. I read the comments and i can understand how people were were concerned about giving the customer the choice to get his old fuse box returned in the last Buick video. But would you expect Eric O. To not do the right thing??? As he stated he gave the customer the old fuse box, he looked at it, and then threw it away. So no harm no foul for him to take the fuses and relays for himself after the customer showed that he no longer wanted the item. I know ALL TH-cam channels get some negative feedback but the SMA channel offers the highest quality repairs and greatest respect for its customers. I always spread positive feedback about this channel because the truth of the matter is, there is NONE better. This video is a prime example showcasing Hannah needing help with her own personal vehicle. It makes me proud to see Eric O. stepping up(which i knew he would) and helping others without the thought of financial gain. He wanted to make sure her car was fixed right so she wouldn't have any further issues with that fuse box. I'm proud to be a part of this channel and all that it stands for. Great job Eric O.
Just stumbled on to your channel! Most don’t have a boss like you so so Hannah is lucky. Thank you for the service you are providing here. Won’t bore you with accolades as I’m sure you are probably bored with them by now. Your content is informative and entertaining. Keep it up I’m sure you will cover something I need.
South Main is THE BEST mechanic on the web. I've been one myself for a large part of my 50+ year career (when I wasn't being a mechanical/electrical engineer), so I have a little real-world experience to base my opinion on. It's great to find a younger guy who can teach an old know-it-all geezer like me something new. This guy gets it right because he's smart, he actually understands how things work, why they're made a particular way (and when the engineers were idiots...which happens a lot), and he CARES. That's a tough combination to beat. Just an FYI: It's been my experience that as manufacturers go to smaller gauge wire to save costs, sometimes they're getting the wire just on the razor's edge of being sized correctly to carry the loads required. Because of higher resistance in smaller wires, they can tend to run a little warm, and crimps, if they're not absolutely perfect, tend to get a little loose over the years as they heat and cool. As they get loose, resistance goes up at the crimp, which gets hotter, which eventually melts plastic sockets and discolors insulation...and can cause intermittent electrical issues exactly like you have here. Not-great engineering is pretty common, especially in electrical systems, as that rear-window-defogger circuit shows. A correctly-designed circuit won't overheat and melt stuff, period. And lotsa "mechanics" just don't get it. I have a PT Cruiser client who cooked her cylinder head after a local shop had replaced a perfectly good radiator and both perfectly good fans...all because the crimps within the fan connector had become loose.
As a general rule,I always keep the old parts and show the customer what went wrong. Even if they dont ask for them back,I still save them to show them what was wrong. You are right,most people dont want the old parts or ask for them back. At that point, whatever it is that is yours to do what you want. I sometimes save certain things,depending if its got other usable parts on it. I sometime can pass that on to the next guy if it happends to be a part if I can use a used part. Swapping parts that are not specific to the right model can always lead to more headaches than when you started. Especial when the sales counter dude tells you" Yeah,it will work on that model" And it freekin dont,reguardless of what you try. Then you want to take it back and beat him with it till he cant walk right but by now its so hacked up you cant take it back,so you end up getting OEM when you ahould have in the first place but thought you might save a few bucks( yeah right!). Anyways. Its always best to ask if a customer wants the old parts unless its obvious they wont.
Eric O. I have only 1 complaint. You and your family should be on ABC, CBS, NBC, or Fox. I can watch, learn, and really enjoy myself way better than any show on cable or TV. You should be paid 2-3 times better than any of the actors on TV. Totally entertaining! Thank you!
Then it will be ruined by advertisers wanting him to use their worthless tools and parts the whole show. Not to mention constant commercials. That's the exact reason I stopped watching any car repair shows on tv.
Ala, Tool Time?
I was "shocked" at the "current pun " it was reVOLTing... love watching you troubleshoot. Keep it up and thanks!
Hannah's smile is beautiful. What a cool chick. She definitely is an independent woman. Tyvm for the video.
Been watching many of your diagnostic and repair videos without ever commenting but I have to. I have few words for you sir:
Do what you do as usual and don't bother with picky comments even if they were correct. No one is perfect but you are close to perfection. Taking the viewer in your stream of thoughts is very great tool you use. Thank you for taking the time to educated us.
Glad the beautiful young Hanna got her hotrod back.
Thanks again.
Not for a good reason, but glad to see Hanna star in her own video before she leaves, she'll be missed
She will be missed dearly :(
"Taping it up like it's gonna run" There's no pt2. I knew it would run too! 😁💪💪👍👍👍
Typical GM wiring harnesses. At least Hannah took it to the best shop in the United States to get it properly fixed.. oh yea what's it called, South Main Auto...lol. Great video as usual Eric. Have a great and safe weekend...👍🤘
i dunno about all that I woulda gone to Scotty Kilmer ...done in 5minutes. ;)
lightningsmokerXx if she did, Scotty will blow it up. No. Bad choice. Eric O is better teacher, a lot more patience and diagnostician!!!
lol ....ya i was jut kidding. Everyone always jokes scotty will have it done & pop out of the trunk.
Scotty doesn’t actually fix anything, just yells and screams and looks like an idiot.
@@lightningsmokerXx So he's the one that put that big gob of silicone on it❓
Did you go to vinces u pull it for that box? I’m herein Albany and I drive out to vinces often for customers
Stripper references was hilarious! They don't come home with glitter on them!
The things that people complain about. Those people can't be living in the real automotive repair world. Don't want the dangers of solder smoke, find another line of work. Well done repair, Eric. I'm sure Hannah appreciates the effort.
Yeah like I say, I have done a lot worse in my day and yes she is veru happy now and does not have to worry about walkin again haha
@@SouthMainAuto I don't know about that, it is a Cheeveey!
What I don't understand is why SMA only has 87k subs . I watching a ChrisFix video yesterday and he has 2.37 mil subs . Don't get me wrong I think his videos are fine, BUT crap compared to Eric's . This guy needs way more credit for what he does. Keep up the good job.
More people want to know how to wash their windshield than diagnose a no start trust me
Not me it seems like I learn something in most of your diagnosis videos and i really enjoy it. Also how you prove yourself before repair/replace the problem. I wish I was better about that years back I installed a new fuel pump only to find out it was the fuse. next time i wasn't so quick to start throwing parts at the problem.
South Main Auto Repair Now that is priceless!
Let me sound selfish for a bit, ironically .... I prefer this channel doesnt grow so much ... all the channels that hit 1M or 2M subs started crapping or go behind a paywall They were amazing back when they had 100K. But this makes sense. The person on the other side is a human being so no way to run a shop, and generate content for this amount of viewers. Hats off for you Eric to keep the quality and the effort on even reading the comments. And dont even waste your time on the negative comments .... Just like other person said, for each negative you have 9 positives. This is YT ... "that is your problem lady" LOL.
The upper limit on the number of subs has more to do with the popularity of the subject than quality of content. ChrisFix's videos are aimed at people who want to start working on their own cars, but don't have access to lifts or shop tools. SMA caters more for the person who wants to understand the mindset of the professional mechanic, and the diagnostic process.
Very smart girl how many girls Would of even thought to tap on the gas tank she even Knew where the really was She has Learned a lot from you she has been pain attention My hat is off to her 🙂🙂😎
sadly there are far to many guys who think tapping on the gas tank could cause an explosion, if they could manage to find it.
Hannah's learned a lot from you over the years. Now she has a dependable car again at least as dependable as they can be. Every car make & model sooner or later has come in on the hook just some more frequently than others. BTW I thought the "current issues" was brilliant and you healed her "terminal condition" ...check out her defroster I think she may have another terminal condition :D
No comment on pin 2 instead of 3... I know nothing ....
HAHA I tried to say it inconspicuously but it's not like I've never done it a few times in my life.
Dude your channel is by far the best automotive TH-cam channel imo so detailed.
Rev up your engines!
Hannah I would double check this guys work might be a bit shady. Some shade tree mechanics might give you a second rate job. Just kidding. Nice work Hannah and Mr. O. Don't forget to ask for the old parts back! 😎
The thing about having a mechanic as a dad is he'll never just buy you a new car lol
Good thing Hannah was there to supervise to get her car fixed correctly, no shortcuts this time Mr. O.
I know right, no slacking here
@@SouthMainAuto wait you mean to tell me she wouldn't let you wrap a few copper strands around the relay pin where the issue was and shove it back in lol
"we are taping it up like it will run. That's usually when you get burnt" as a techie, this hits close to home xD
Loved the video. Instantly hooked and subscribed.
My 06 Malibu Maxx SS is doing the same thing. I'll be checking for burnt wires on the fuse box next.
Thanks.
Was re-watching this and just realized you said "ok meow." That's awesome
37:15... "I'm expecting..."
I teach electronics at a college in Nova Scotia, I am constantly telling my students to have an expectation of the reading you should get before you ever take a measurement! It was great to hear you say it!
Yes, good to know what to expect for current draw and especially important to check voltage with a meter. Also use a test voltage under load to see if there is a voltage drop. This can be achieved using an incandescent test lamp. That will reveal if there is a high resistance issue in the circuit.
She at least owes you a new Jeep hat. 🚙 🎩
I would have used two posi connectors instead of soldering the wires with heat shrink. Love your heat shrink tool with the shield. You should have put links for the wire strippers and the heat shrink tools you used at the end of your video. A great video very nicely done in extreme detail.
I have a pair of strippers like those but mine are vice grip and I love em.
“Left her hoof’n it” with the hand gesture. Omg that was a good 2 min laugh. Thank you so much. Great video
Eric, I've watched your channel since the beginning and I've never seen you do anything worthy of criticism. Its not like you welded in a ball joint or anything. ;)
"This stripper doesn't cost you a dollar and you don't come home with glitter all over ya...."
This channel combines education and entertainment in a way I've never experienced before. Almost threw my coffee against the screen though...that would've been unfortunate^^
Well it is true right!?
That looks heavily influenced by AvE. This is a compliment by the way.
New subscriber. I am humbled by your talent/art/humor! Thx
Hannah has a great smile
And she looks so nice and beautiful too :)
Creeper alert......
wow, talk about creepy! lol
All you people calling me creepy should look in the mirror. I have a 23 year old happy healthy daughter. She's in some of my vids. I'm not a perv or a creeper, I was just complimenting Hannah.
Yep crepper
The needle Watson, the needle... eeeh Hannah. Wasn't there surprisingly little rust under that car? Anyways, another excellent one. Thx for sharing.
Amazing job Eric, you really have a big heart.
Oh yeah, that pin was wide open. Nice find sir! Thanks!
Thank u sir!
Hannah is a beautiful wonderful Helper/customer!!!!!!!
Love watching your videos man you are very professional and smart you make everything look so easy keep up the good work from Cape breton nova Scotia canada 👍👍👍
Hannah's fuel pump connector looks terminal. Nothing? Geez. Tough crowd.
36:45 "see the "current" issues" had me rofl
There's a lot of potential in those wires....
good Hannah now has one less issue with her car!!!!
2,5 hours watching someone solder wires is called therapy. And costs nowhere near what shrinks charge p.h
It's not only therapy but it doesn't insult our intelligence like TV programming....
That could also be categorized as an asmr video watching. Very relaxing and help to fall asleep :)
I find watching with my IPad is easier on the eyeballs and using an I home semi leather case protects the iPad plus gives it a place for a hands free stand.
It's almost like watching paint dry but with the interruptions of his kids, the wife makes up for it when you look at his reaction on his face he rarely gets mad just smiles and enjoys the moment. Tis a better way to raise munchkins :-)
Definitely a better way than mumble, curse, yell, scream, rant rave and holler.
Nice work Eric
Cheers!
Get ready for all da single guys with compliments for Hannah o.0
She's spoken for.....
Your an awesome mechanic. God has definitely blessed us with you. great job. Someday I'd like you to check over my 2006 Jeep Commander. she runs ok but when in park it seems to idle a bit rough. I live in mass Massachusetts so it will be a hike to get there road trip with my son im thinking. love the videos
Really like this Channel So good that TH-cam recommended
17:30
I'm going to need a link to that two and a half hour video of Eric soldering wires.
I just scrolled through looking for the video.
You know you need to get a life, or at least a hobbie, when you watch 2 hours of soldering or paint drying. It's the simple things that make TH-cam fun.
Great video! As always, thanks for the knowledge!
Hannah, great job!
Also, electrical issues is why I don't buy GM anymore.
Especially the 2005-2011. So many issues that are engineering, and not your car. But GM never owns up to their issues...
Ever since the late 1970's , GM in canada has lost millions on recalls or class-action suits for defective products. One big problem was when they had an Engine shortage and put the Pontiac V8's in the Chevrolets and didn't even have the brains to paint them Chevy colours. Then came the Clear-Coat paint that looked impressive in the showroom but started to peal off on the horizontal surfaces in just 3 years.
Don't think things got better from Diversity because that GM ignition switch crisis for deaths and car fires went on under the Female CEO that is now paying for her silence .
So much for the Share holders being told that CEO's have to be paid large salaries to attract Talent , that claim died in the 1970's .
I have a Toyota Camry that never lets me down. Most I’ve done to it is replace the oil pan last week cause Walmart stripped or over tightened the drain plug and it was leaking. But it just keeps going
@@Boobtubeus yeah,, but toyotas incur problems too. I know cause I just bought an '87 Camry six months ago, and it now has a growing list of problems needing attention, some of them electrical. Had good maintenance too, for the most part- that is obvious to see in a 33 year old car that still runs 80 mph down the interstate.
Monte hammons of course you got problems on a 33 year old car
Great video Eric. Where can I buy one of those SMA shirts?
16:26 "So meow..." ;)
Hannah - On your last day at SMA dip the handles of Eric's strippers in glitter. :)
BlindBatG34 and wrap a dollar bill around them, then put them away!!
neversieze under the drawer handles on the tool box. lol i can think of a lot more too
What would a stripper be without glitter? :)
Also spray with perfume 😆
Hannah used to work with Eric O?
You forgot use brake cleaner to clean the terminals.. :)
not need that it not oily in that parts you dumb ass
Enos Burkholder HA gotteeem
Well Done Brother! 👍😊
OMG Hannah is Pretty!
Absofuckinglutely
BWD- Broke When Delivered... love it.. haha
another good vid young man. although I think you should have had hannah fix it. (with you helping of course) She needs to learn someday. I liked your current comment but had a laugh at the bozo the clown statement when you were trying to get your big meat hooks to wrap the wire. that happens to me all too often.
40:28 The case of the terminal terminal.
Good job. Even a sense of humor 😂.
This is only the second video of yours I've watched. You and Hannah work well enough together I can't tell if she's family, employee, or both. And that's honestly great.
Another great repair! Love the extra steps you take to show us the repair.
Automotive electronics are boring and confusing and I can't believe myself actually watched this whole video with all the what not and what have you. Thank you Hannah for getting a good start on the diagnosis. If I was there when you were stranded I would have held the flashlight for you. Good job Eric and Hannah.
Lucky to have Hanna to help even with her own car!!! I remembering the other times she was in the background handing you the tools!!! I think she is glad she did now cause your helping her out now!!!
Nice to see a young lady helping out in the shop
I started watching because I have an issue on my 95 camaro. Three episodes later I’m still here. Great presentation I’ll be back
I hope we have more episodes with Hannah. IMO she's the star of the show. Such a nice looking and well demeanor young lady.
Watching you solder and heat shrink is very satisfying.
Hey Eric, did you work on this car after hours? I didn't hear the doorbell or phone ringer go off! Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahehehehehehehehehehehehehe
Probably, but that squeaking noise when he removed the trim in the trunk must been good for two or three unsubs. lol
LOL probably a couple of thumb downs as well. or "RIP headphone users" ...
I think you should say at the end, "If we can do it, you might be able to stumble through it." Wish you lived next door. Good video.
Hannah is beautiful and seems sweet. It's awesome she's willing to learn and help out. Great job on the repair, im always impressed with your work and have learned lots from your channel
We need and update on what Hannah and Marie are doing.
Hey, great channel. I'm a new viewer and a recently retired 30 year A&P tech (vet & contractor) for the USAF at Edwards AFB, Ca - yeah, aircraft stuff. Specialty is avionics, instrumentation and power management systems. You mentioned having trouble with proper crimp applications. Give DMC Tool a try for weird wire stuff. They make tools for just about any wire assembly application. A little $$ heavy but no worse than SnapOn. Oh, y'all are in snow country. Bad environment for wires and connections. Silicon spray helps a ton.
I grew up working on salt water marine and vehicles around salt water.Crusty green connections everywhere which come back in a week often.
I used Stabilant 22 ,(NAPA ce-1 ) on all electrical connections. Stuff is amazing.Phone company guy showed me. OHMs drops in many connections improves flow of electric. Then soak in wd 40.
Connection s are crimped like Japanese electronics. Yamaha has those on outboards. They have tool to fold dual crimps. One set of crimps grabs insulation other to wire. Much stronger. I spray all electrical soaked with wd40 on all electrical connections every season. Dont listen to detractors...WD40 made to use on nuke missile for gov. Never in 40 years had problem from spraying electrical with it to stop corrosion.
Stabilant 22 is a fantastic product, a little spendy but very good
-- motorhead --
Krown T40 sir. www.krown.com/products/aerosol-products/rust-protection-and-lubricant/
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@Haz Cat kinda odd for chrome to rust that quick
She must have started driving yesterday. That is the CLEANEST trunk I've ever seen
Eric. Hey man. When my old lady's pickup let her down I bought her a 2007 Malibu. It was my mechanics moms car that had eighty thousand miles on it. I have had nothing but trouble with the electrical system on this car. The engine temp gauge would show no temp and the A/C would blow hot. I took every connector I could find and cleaned then with spray solvent and coated them down with dielectric grease. Since then I have not had any more problems. Showing 132 thousand now and still going strong.
Thanks for your info I've used solvent but I'll wait on grease. I can hardly wait for my Cruz to start Malibu faults. As a retired electrician reaching some places will be adventurous.
New solder is lead free. Betcha some of the gobblers that whine about the solder smoke a pack a day
You can still get good solder, I buy it all the time. The lead free crap is one of the main reasons why so many electronic items fail. It cracks easily and forms whiskers as well.
@@Blazer02LS yes, I definitely buy the leaded solder , flows much better too
I explicitly buy solder with lead because it flows better.
Thanks Eric. I am amazed at how fast you find bad connections.
Same thing happened to my Taurus....finally changed the fuel pump and it was fixed. Sometimes we had to wait for hours for the system to cool down to work. Wouldn't start at all a second time on the hottest of days. Even bought couple more relays to swap out whenever they got very hot so it would start , Good video, thanks.
I had a 1965 Chevrolet Malibu 327 4 speed floor shift stock. Purchased
it the same month I was honorably discharged from the Navy 1965.
Loved that car, it was not a girl car, they loved the Ford Mustangs at that time.
Great video, always a arm chair expert telling you how to do a job, thank you for your videos Ms Hanna lucky to have a great boss.
So would there be codes or a check engine light with this problem?