Jeep Grand Cherokee: No Brake Lights
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ธ.ค. 2018
- In this video I have a look at a Jeep Grand Cherokee with a customer complaint of no brake lights. Before you get on me about the repair, remember this is just a winter beater. One more NY winter then it is off to the crusher! -Enjoy!
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I've worked in the auto parts end of the business for many years, and in that time I've met a very few natural diagnosticians... from DIY to independent shop to automotive dealer. They are few and far between, and they are invaluable to their customer base. Eric is a natural diagnostician of the highest order, and his videos are a joy to watch! You can have all of the fancy tools and gadgets they make, but unless you have it between the ears, you are just a parts changer! Kudos, my friend! What you do is a service to all of your fans and subscribers! And Merry Christmas!
This was exactly what was wrong with my Jeep and I fixed it right after I watched this video….Double Thanks!
I very much love the fact that you take the time to track down faults, i've seen a lot of mechanics or shops that just run through and the first thing that makes something work again they call it enough.. you go the extra little bit to make sure that that is the actual problem plus take the extra to make sure that everything checks out. . Thanks for bringing us along for the repair .
I normal love the quality full blown OEM repair that only SMA provides but for what the customer wanted and for what he wanted to pay, this was a cost viable repair. Great diagnosis and repair!
Will we see the reindeer when they are finished?
It takes a rare mechanic to be able to fix the newest vehicles using the best software and latest equipment and also rig something as a total backyard junk patch together job all in the same day. Haha. Love it! Great job !!!!
The duct tape was pressing that loose fuse down against what was left of the old terminals when the lid was shut.
Eric did the best fix.
Should’ve used the torch. With any luck it would’ve caught fire and you could’ve pushed it out the door and let it burn…. Problem solved.
Oops... prison guy came out for a second.
Yes I came here to say that.
Lol
I really appreciated your video. Your easy-going personality made it so much more understandable for me as a non-mechanic. Thank you for sharing this.
welcome to the South Main Fuse Channel :))
lol i was thinking the same thing too
Congrats Eric on the cardone technician award! Badass you’re giving the money to someone in need! Very well deserved!
I'm new to your channel, watched alot of videos and even saw your hat decay along the way. I'm 35 and going back to school to become a mechanic, already doing small business at home, mainly working bolts for now. But I love the challenge. Scotty made me start and you make me not give up! Keep up the fight against those machines. Must not be easy NOT to swear on camera because I do it ALL the time.
I had this same problem. You saved me a bunch of time today. Thanks!!!!!
You are a decent dude. A lot of mechanics out there would call the customer and tell them to replace parts. You offer solutions that are practical for each customer. May hurt your wallet on that one job but it brings in more business in the end.
Hey there Doc EO. Creeping up on that1/4 million subs. Your way around these videos is why. Such a personality you are. May the force stay with you...
Great job brother. Helped me out tremendously in the 1st 40 seconds by just mentioning the 3 sets of lights most likely being all on the same "element"
🙏
Ah, the legendary TIPM.
I ran into a TIPM not too long ago on a Liberty. The customer stated that somethings wrong with my headlights, i think it's the Master Switch because when switch is activated the brights just flash/flicker and do not stay on."
At first I was in agreement that it did sound like a switch and when I tried it initially, it did seem like that could be the case. However it's more I played with it I realized there was a sequence to how the lights flashed. When switch activated, lights with flash on off on off. Activate switch; on off on off. Switch one time, flash twice. I began thinking it sounds like a relay to me. Anyway our very special Service Manger didn't want to "waste any more time on this" and so he ordered a Multifunction Switch. I cringed and shook my head.
Long Story Short: I didn't get paid for my diag, nor did I get paid to R&R.... NOR did I get paid to remove and put back in the old but not broken MFS. 😑
...... Then our service Director wonders why I (and many other people) have a difficult time getting along with this service manager and two flag Techs just resigned.
I feel your pain. Sure would be nice if "managers" stuck to pencil pushing, instead of sticking their noses into things they know nothing about.
Ooo! Reindeer! Get the Autel. No wait! We need BIG NASTY!
GREAT VIDEO! Thanks to Mrs. O for her hard work.
Perfect fix under the circumstances! Well done Eric!
Customer got what the customer wanted.....great call Dr Eric
God Bless you my friend! Such a simple fix. This has been annoying me for awhile now. 🙌🏼
I use a really high tech device for checking the brake lights. It's called a brick. Sometimes have to find a larger brick.
I use a jack stand from the trunk to depress the brake pedal.
I've always used a 2x4 wedged between the pedal and front of the seat. If the board is too short, slide the seat up
i always used an ice scraper with the brush. did it for years
Use your snow removal brush against the seat
short old telescopic handle cleaning brush here, put the brush side against seat. also works great for holding the throttle when you need it.
Excellent fix. I would have done the same thing. Always look forward to your videos, Keep up the good work.
that is what everybody says i just want a couple more months out of it then 2 years later they still have it and still complaining about fixing it
Must be an eastern US problem, here in the west we don't have near the corrosion issues except in states they think salting the roads in the winter is a great idea ugg...oh and the liquid de-icer that turns into a sheet of ice.
I've never had any corrosion issues with either of my Jeeps, then again mine are/were a little older, 96/98 ZJ's....oh and the service 4WD system message made me laugh, so glad mine is all mechanical.
Yeah you get a lady who just wants to drive it for a few months and then 2 years later you get a call about fixing the ac
Haha. Best part of the video when Erick looks at the terminals and says "oh".... Great fix man.
Quick fix. I would of accused the brake switch first.
But the scanner showed it was working
Ya man dat erik o dont kno what he doin i have that thing fix in 2 minits . Im with you man . It a quik fix fo shure. I thinking bout givin ol Erik a thumb down on this one!
@@marleythechameleonandherbi2724 I seriously hope you are being sarcastic.
You bet I’m being sarcastic. You’ll find another comment I made about the few losers that gave this guy a “thumbs down”.
@@safcforme3475 Rolls eyes..
Mrs O is always calm, cool, collected. What a lady.
G'day, Mr. O! Enjoyed the video! I like the neat fact, you took the time to tracking down the brake light fault, (diagnosed the problem) and then, you double checked your work! By the way, I sincerely would love to see, a follow up on Mrs. O's new reindeer project!! Thank you! Cheers! 😊✌🏼🛠❤️
Well, yeah, that's a good fix sir. Thanks Dr. O and co!
An honest repair. As a beater owner I commend you!
Unfused power lead? What could possibly go wrong? LOL! I love your overcome attitude! it is being able to understand what the diag tools are telling you. Kudos, Dr. O.
Absolutely love your Channel wish I knew a mechanic as good as you near where I live. I've had problems with my GMC Suburban and several mechanics can't figure it out.
Thank you Eric and Mrs O. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
It seems like you could save yourself some time and aggravation if you mounted angled mirrors on your garage doors and your front wall so that you could see all the front and rear lights on a vehicle while you were sitting in the driver's seat. If I can think that; you can think that.
good one, a couple of the parabolic mirrors up high on the front and rear wall would work great.
I like that idea
Why not just use the reflection off of the doors? I use that to check my own lights, near a wall, for instance. Not as accurate, but you can see if they come on. No money spent that way.
i try the reflection here and it's plain hard to see all the various lights and generally the rear of vehicle isn't but 3' off a white door, mirrors would be "the cats meow" and "the bee's knees"
Come to think of it, mirrors in some garages might be a good safety measure.
This helped me a great deal. Exactly as mine including then fuse terminal broken off. I was able to get mine out. Thank you!
i've done plenty of those kind of repairs. i owned an old explorer i'd bought at a impound auction, it was a junker with screws through the door panels holding them together and all kinds of junkyard repairs, but it got me where i needed to go so i didn't complain how it looked
Always nice to see Mrs. O. We must see her finished product!! :) Merry Christmas!
Thanks bro i own a 2006 cherokee was having that same issue. I just happen to pull my number 27 fuse where it is located under the hood my 15amp blue fuse was blown. Thanks allot do more videos on jeeps. Great video saved me from a ticket.
I love it that Mrs O has this seldom seen (by us anyhow) wacky side....Early I know, but a very merry Christmas to all of you!
Dave
Good job again Eric. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Nice job & a super Merry Christmas to you & your family!
Looks like your diagnostic capabilities are rather UNSTOPPABLE!
perfect fix Eric O..Thanx for taking us alone.
Early birds get a video...keep them coming Eric!
I like your repair on this video. You did what the owner asked. problem solved... great video sir.
Had a Ford van die in NYC toll booth. It was a fuel pump fuse dirty connection. I coat all connections with marine grease . Salt spray on connection issues alot here from road and bay etc. Marine engines I sand off and coat all connections with corrosion grease even in shrink wrap but connection s. Endless issues as time goes by. Keeps us busy. Great show Thanks for efforts in video.
Sorry for another comment-- I think it is so cool that you will help people save money no matter what!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mrs. O sure has a pretty smile. Every man should be so lucky to have his wife look at him like Mrs. O looks at you, Eric. She's a keeper, for sure!
You and the wife are the cutest TH-cam couple ever! Love the videos. Merry Christmas from Norway
Very helpful! I'm working on a 2004
I would have thought you could also look in the cruise control section for brake switch activation yay/nay...
I went thru the same issue on our 06 T&C. When we first got it a few years ago, it had a couple of things that didn’t work. Went to the fuse box right off the hop and quickly found a fuse that had a corroded off leg. Luckily it was just the one side, and I was able to take a pick tool and get the corroded off piece out and clean up the terminals. I gave it a generous treatment with dielectric grease and replaced the fuse. Been good ever since! While I was in there, I pulled all the fuses and relays and gave ‘em all the same clean and grease treatment.
I like your channel and your videos. Maybe you should do a show that speaks to the requirements for software and computer(s) and necessary equipment for the DYI' ers
Yes sir, start with the basics! Scan tool is great with integrated wire diagrams and such, but it always starts with power. And it's something that all "shade tree" mechanics should start with, as demonstrated by this seasoned pro!
Ms O is the real star! :) Jeeps, a ton of fun if you love "fixin". I own one, I know.
Lol..."just cause the flames hit the ceiling, doesn't mean I almost blew myself up"
😂😂😂 That darn shock..... never forget!
Have you ever shocked yourself? I have. It sucks
@@jeremyanthony9300 do you mean shocked surprised? Or shocked electrically? I have in both cases, but the latter only once.
@@CubasAutomotive I've actually been shocked both. By the way , I wish you and your amazing daughter a very beautiful and merry Christmas and a safe and happy New year 2019. Also do you have e.mail ? Lmk
Quick and cheap fix. I want to see the reindeer!
Good job for a old car! Thank you for share.
i want a MRS O. reindeer!
You saved my bacon with the discussion about TIPM bypass kits. I have a very cheap salvage title PT that i think needs a TIPM. Horn out, airbag lights on, etc. FOr just a horn I will definitely consider that fix.
Great job again like always A+
Another great video as always thank,s for sharing.
Love to watch you work but i'm not feeling I could do it too,something my brain is missing,i'm glad here in Texas we have no salt.
Super creative use of screwdrivers !
Nothing wrong with that fix for that beater. I've seen a hell of a lot more interesting fixes than that! Thanks for the videos.
Nice fix thanks for sharing
My Twins have a 2005 Grand limited with the exact same issue. I came home from work and was able to fish the pins out from the contacts and insert a new fuse. The radio 30 amp fuse (inside the car) is the next fuse to go. Good luck!!
I for one like the fact that You take time to get ALL of us out of the glare, so us mere mortals can the light of proper diagnosis. Always enjoy your informative explanation of how to fix things. Can you however turn off the siren in the background? It must be NOON??
Nice to see Mrs O out keeping an eye on Eric the Arsonist 😂😂 My eyes might be playing tricks but has she a nose stud ?? Great video as always Eric ⭐️
I saw that too.
Love the NY voly fire whistles
Just amazing. 2005 Grand. Same symptoms. Actually lots of electrical gremlins. Now I know exactly how to diagnose....or at least where to start. Wish I knew how to clean and rebuild that PDC box. Not paying $300 for rebuilt or lots more for OEM.
That brake depressor tool is nice!
Hey Eric love your videos! I have a question. Which is the best scan tool for under $1500?
Good morning Eric
Merry Christmas
Good Job Eric
My wife saw what Mrs O was doing and wants to see her finished reindeer. By the way I wish we had you here in Texas! Thanks and have a Merry Christmas
Awesome Video, Thank You
Every tool has a hammer side...
. . . and a driver side.
Some drivers need a little percussive maintenance from the hammer side applied to their cranium, too. :-P
@@aussiebloke609 lmao!
You're a better man than I am...there's no way I could just stop at what I was paid to do. You're running a business so I understand it completely, but man it would kill me! :>) Thanks Eric!!
keep up the good vidoes.
Most mechanics would shoot the parts cannon at it. Thanks for taking such good care of your customers. Fuse holder crusty....Plan b....its a beater...love the fuse holder idea. Please show us Mrs. O`s reindeer when she finishes them.
Hey Eirc, what do you recommend for a scan tool, autel or launch? I'm looking for a replacement and value your opinion. I asked Keith about launch, but I'm hesitant as I am unfamiliar with the brand but I have and have know about autel for years. Thanks for any input and keep the great videos coming as usual and Merry Christmas to you and your family!
AGAIN NO BRAKE CLEANER??!! FRAK!!!
😂😂😂
Holy cow, Mr. O. One side is a screwdriver the other is a hammer. Let Mrs. O know we TH-camrs want to see her finished reindeer. Awesome!!
The noon siren went off too many times. Did you tune your radio to the AM station for further information? No. And it kept blowin. Over and over. Yo’use guys must love lunch.
Thanks for the video. Chrysler keeps us walkin’ and good folks like you in business. Frankly... I love the videos. Hats off and thanks for goin the extra mile for us. If you can do it.... then, you can film it. Sweet!!!!
As always . way to go Dr. O.
I saw that loose fuse and yelled "there's your problem, lady" (inaudibly) before you did! ...but then, you didn't :( Nice simple fix. Well done. Nothing rustin' down here in Houston.
PERFECT FIX! TY!
Like the brake wedge tool it just went on my to make list thanks Eric hope the reindeers don't get loose in the garage while your sleeping could be kind a poopy in the morning .
The master strikes again
Working on Chrysler product, always...lol..great video..butt ready for some whats up wensday bro...
As long as it works, who really cares.
Keep the videos coming.
Good video Eric. I admit that I jumped on the brake light switch right away and would have been wrong. If you had a paint marker you could have put a 27 on the fuse holder to ID it. Please follow up with a picture of Mrs. O's reindeer when they are finished. That is the kind of stuff that my wife would like to see. Happy Holidays
Good job Erie, nothing like the old 1-2. Sam
Did a "external relay" on a seabring a few months ago. The gentleman had replaced the transmission, Then the solenoids every single one of them. The wiring harness and a few different sensors. Was just broken wire inside fuse box for "limp mode" relay.
Nothing wrong with that fix and you are correct that is Chryslers fix for the tipms that in most cases are not available. Great vid
Looks like a perfect fix to me 👍👍👍👍
Thoughts on just moving the brake light wire to an empty fuse slot in the fuse box? Save the external fuse holder and just move fuse slot 29 or whatever it was to an empty slot? Would look factory too and then just relabel the diagram.
Vanessa and my wife would get along great. She's always building something! She usually makes little ornaments to give to her customers at the salon for Christmas. I got roped into cutting about 200 little shapes of fabric one year. Didn't take much brain power, so I watched TH-cam while cutting. 😁
No shame in that fix, Eric. The way I look at it, as long as the customer is fine with it, and it's labeled, I see no problem in making your own fused circuit. I do this ALOT! It's easier for me, and I get the vehicle out of here faster, AND it's cheaper/faster for the customer too. A win-win. I use white duct tape and a sharpie to label the circuit close to the box. Just did one this summer on that '07 GMC Sierra you may or may not remember - I was asking you a million questions about why I had no comm to the FSCM - it ended up being the ABS module, exactly like you said, since the comm lines pass through the ABS unit on their way to the FSCM as you explained. Anyway, this one had an open between the ABS 1 fuse and the ABS unit, so I tapped into the external buss there, and installed a 40A J-case fuse to power it (wired from the factory to power trailer brakes), ran it down to the module, hiding the wire in the loom where I could, and securing it where I couldn't - when I installed the new ABS module, everything worked as designed, and the red brake light went out, so the guy could get a sticker. That was his only concern. I couldn't make the ABS light go out, since I didn't have a way to "initialize" the new ABS module (unless I missed the correct window in the Autel ..). Local shop couldn't do it either, so I didn't feel so bad! Stupid GM and their damn programming! Other than that, the truck was fixed. Thanks again for that, btw. 👍👍
'Yeah, its got a bad fuse box...'
Eric,
Great video and repair - thank you! I think the repair you did was fine for that vehicle. If you had a 'spare' fuse box kicking around perhaps you could have replaced just the terminals and been able to leave the fuse in the stock location. Im assuming you looked into the CHMSL that was out - bad bulb or ?
SMA#1
God bless
Paul
good fix eric ! I once had to do something like that on a broke terminal on an old dodge alternator wire . Dealer wanted to replace whole wiring harness. Old mechanic said find the right color wire inside the harness , cut the wire up stream and make my own bypass wire , $1.00 fix ! Still working fine 20 plus years later . Thanks for what you do , I always learn something from your videos. How is the new plow working out on your truck and driveway out in the country ?
Perfect repair for a beater like that. Common sense prevails. Nice!
Hey, cheap and its a good, safe solution. Nothing wrong with that. Thanks for sharing.