Wes, I've been and electronic/electrical engineer for 37 years investigating fatal accidents for the Health and Safety Executive in the UK. This is the kind of level we have to go to sometimes to get to know why a machine has reacted in a unexpected way and killed someone. Seen similar things several times and I know how difficult they are to sort. I am so impressed, it takes a really keen mind and a hell of a lot of experience to sort this kind of intermittent problem. You should be extremely proud of fixing this one.
When someone drives their car an hour to see you, you must be doing something right. Thank you so very much for another very imformative and entertaining video. Keep up the good work Wesley!
Great job Wes on tracing that down -- not a funny on the difference of the ground cylinder side you originally thought, but still funny. Keep up the good work
I saw a South Main Auto (NY state) video and one of his viewers had a jeep that was long cranking / hard to start. The guy drove from British Columbia.
Brilliant diagnostics Wes. As a fairly recently retired electronic/mechanical technician I know just how frustrating intermittent faults can be. It's rare to get such a definitive conclusion as to why an intermittent was happening. SO much better than firing the parts cannon. Well done!
Only a handful of folks on the planet could have tracked that grounded wire. You're the man Wes, that's exactly why I love this channel. Appreciate it. Cheers from Jacksonville Florida 🌞
That moment when you find the problem has got to be the most satisfying thing ever. You have some serious skills when it comes to troubleshooting Wes, keep up the good work.
OUTSTANDING FIND!!! Who ever was in there before you was on the right path, just didn't go far enough!! Your customer has got to be very happy and satisfied.
Your son's look when the ride started up was priceless. THANK YOU again and again for all the time you devote to your videos to give us such great entertainment.
This episode is priceless! The diagnostics, theory and explanation. And then cap it off with family time at the fair. And the offhand sheep comments had me laughing. Good show. Good life.
I wish all automotive customers would watch this video...just to see the complexities of diagnosing a problem. They think when you tell them whats wrong that you just looked at it and pulled the problem outa your arse. I love the detail you go into, it takes a lot of patience to figure something like that out.
What did I learn today? Not only is Wes a phenomenal mechanic, but he's a FREAKING Davinci with his art skills too. I'm a little jealous. Hey Scotty, you taking notes?
I was doing some pretty involved maintenance on one of my cars one time. Got everything back together and it wouldn't start. Racked my brain for hours trying to figure out what I did wrong, what had I broke unknowingly. Turns out I just forgot to reattach a very obvious ground wire that connected to the intake manifold. The metal intake manifold. Which the ignition module was attached to. Very sneaky Ford.
Wes has done a lot of diagnostics in his videos but this was one of the best. You can have all the scan tools/scopes you want but without knowledge you still won't get there. Wes is the man.
I was screaming at my screen when you were putting the blue to green wire...lol...and I commend you for leaving that little tidbit in the video because we are all human and we all make mistakes once in awhile, your diagnostic skills totally makes up for it though. Well done sir. "Found the really old tractors" ...that was a good one.
Love your work. . No need to respond to and waste everyone's time with the highly experienced Armchair Mechanics who know it all. Do your own thing, the reason I like your channel.
I am an industrial electronic controls mechanic (automated material handling systems/PLC control/sorting systems/automated conveyors, etc) and enjoy you nerding out on the electrical problems. Intermittent problems are a major pain in the butt. Thank you for explaining you troubleshooting procedures.
When you were in the car hitting the throttle to induce the fault was when I started to think "Wiring Harness". When your lovely wife was in the car I was yelling at my laptop, "Tell her to stab the throttle". She was too gentle on the throttle and the fault wouldn't occur. I say "Tell her" with the greatest respect of course! I would never really yell at your lovely wife. :-) I have gone "rounds" with wiring harnesses that would cause me to get inventive to get just the right amount of throttle to induce a fault. 60 plus years of automotive mechanics gives me a certain amount of wariness when working around wiring harnesses. An excellent job of diagnosis sir! I always eagerly await all of your videos. You are a league above all the rest of the people who call themselves diagnosticians on TH-cam.
You Are So Good At Dumbing Down Your Diagnostic Evaluation Even I Was Picking Up What You Were Laying Down! And I’m Far From Being A Mechanic.The Bonus Footage Was Awesome as Well. Not Surprised Your Channel is Catching On. The Clan Meeting Line Had Me Actually Laughing Out Loud. Thank You Again For Having Us Along, Keep It Safe Out There
I managed a technical assistance hot line for Honda Auto Engineering and I interviewed and hired several hundred technicians to work for me over a 20 year span and I never met anyone with your knowledge, experience and logical diagnostic skills. Good job.
That was simply brilliant. I have a degree in electronic engineering but diagnostic like this require a whole different kind of logic. Well done sir...really enjoyed that video!
I bet it felt pretty sweet when you found where the hose clamp had rubbed through the harness. Great explanations. I love watching the troubleshooting process and learning more.
Once again routing and stupidity drives people half crazy . I only learned two things doing this kind of work for 50 years, grounds and looms are 90% the problem . Great job Wes .
OUTSTANDING detective work, most would have given up long ago. I really appreciate the time you put into your videos. " Bro the hose clamp rubbing the injector harness is the first thing I check " Laffin
Im watching this 6 months later and I was still typing the mistake in my commrnt . I think the fact that you we're ringing it out shows you're professionalism.
Absolute genius! Great diagnosis! I worked with a guy 40 years ago who when I told him what I found would always say "I coulda told you that" but he didn't know before when I asked him. "Hindsight is 20/20"
You somehow managed to not only correctly diagnose the issue and fix it but also were able to explain the reasoning and process so that even I could understand it. The only thing that I don't understand is how you only have 142k subscribers. This is some of the best content on TH-cam. Keep it up!
I wouldn't consider pulling the intake manifold a "misstep" you diagnosed the problem correctly and it could have been anywhere in that harness. This was a way to narrow the issue down. Great job by the way.
I really appreciate the struggle here. I work on forklifts which rub through harnesses for fun in the most random places on a seemingly daily basis 😅 Great find my friend 👌
That's one lucky customer. Not only is his car fixed, he has a video of just how it just how it was done too! And the more people within an hour's drive that see it, the better for you! And with an afternoon at the fair to top it all off. Absolutely bloody perfect. Thanks for taking us along Mr. & Mrs. Wes. Much appreciated! 😀
As you've said yourself Wes, You Do the Job Right, cause You do the Job Twice. It was an enjoying video with going through the process of trying to work out the issue. It was even more impressive that you were able to replicate the fault, nothing it as hard as trying to workout an intermittent issue. Well done to you perseverance in getting it sorted, always enjoy your content and thanks again 👍
Wes, So happy with the work on the car. also enjoyed the video! How was the water melon, & sweet corn? Thanks much again for the excellent work, and saving me from (my wife) trading in the car for another. Now my daughter has confidence that the car will not leave her stranded. Thanks again, and if we have any head scratching repairs that come up in the future, you will see me again!
You are so blessed to have a great family (wife,child, father and more) God has blessed you with the gift to learn how to fix so many things You live in a great part of the U S I live in farm country in western PA. Really enjoy your videos Thank for keeping it family friendly
Every time you bring out the green graph paper I get flashbacks to early engineering classes. I burned a lot of those pads! 20 years later, I still have some and use it like you do, to help myself thinking through whatever issue I’m working on around the place.
Good Saturday morning! Thanks for bringing us along to Watch Wes Work! I love it when you break out the green engineer paper. We were forced to use it in school, but I've never touched it in 15 years of engineering.
It’s not the power of the scope. It’s the power of the guy who knows how to interpret it. I did spot the wire colour thing and assumed I was seeing things. :) I do sound like that by the way. Ha ha. I would have checked for that last by the way. Well done on not firing the parts cannon. Love the bonus footage!
What an infuriating problem for the owner. So glad they finally brought it to someone with the right stuff. Terrific video folks, loved the family footage at the end too.
Agree with Wes. Really cool diag on this one. Love how thorough and honest he is too. From tracing down the failure, showing his mistake, showing us the schematic and explaining it...all the way to how professionally he ties up when he's done. Wish I knew a mechanic this good near me. If you see this, thanks for taking us along with you Wes!
Bravo Wes, first time I have ever been impressed with a you tube video. You theorized, explored with tech, saw the event and found the one in a million event (may have been the same result with a combination of other wires mixed with key wire) just tell the customer I fixed your electrical problem, I rotated a hose clamp.
Bro, don’t you check the tire pressure because if it’s to high it’s a wiring problem. That’s the first thing I check. Keep the videos coming!!! Great work!
Can we just appreciate that Wes works on a 2015 Hyundai with intermittent misfires the same day he works on that early-00's late 90's behemoth in the background.
I'm not easily impressed. But you managed to impress me with this one. You obviously understand electronics better than I was giving you credit for before. The absolute worst problem to try and fix, is an intermittent one! And yes, O'scopes have their place figuring things out. But only if you know how to use them. Seems you do as well. Thumbs Up!
The old wires shorting out on a hose clamp trick 99. I have had crossed wires since I was conceived so nothing new there. Great video by the way bro. Safe travels
Your skills as an electronic diagnosis guru is awesome. As a long since retired USAF avionics tech- working on vacuum tube era equipment, you put my skills to shame, and make me realize how much taxpayer dollars were wasted by the tech school training me. This video especially is an example of an expert. Great job.
Superb diagnosis - and great prediction, I was one of the "shout at the screen" guys for the green/blue mistake. And loved the fair footage - "these are the really old tractors" is a quality joke - the family looked really relaxed.
Great saturday morning : First, Diesel Creek then Wes. Two so different guys but with the same attitude: "I'll fix it. Period. " Kudos to both of you guys ! PS Oh those family shots at the country fair reminded me of my youth ! Sweet memories ! Thanks Wes !
This kind of issue relates directly to what I do as a telephone cable splicer (when I'm working on copper trouble anyway). The ability to read a trace on a TDR/scope is a critical skill for both of us, Other Wes!
Thank you so much for the way you go through your diagnostics. It is a rare thing in recent years to actually understand how to diagnose problems. So many would rather throw parts at a problem. You are really appreciated.
Coffee and Wes-what a fantastic combination! Once again, Wes does what others can’t do-bravo! 🧰👏🏻✌🏻I like the outcrop-visiting the fair. Thanks for sharing your family outings, too!
His Wes from Australia. I’m a 70 year old former defence scientist (my area was Fourier and wavelet theory). I’ve been involved in building and racing rally cars for fun and two of my cronies have done Dakar. In rally world we always look for vibrational problems for both electrical and rigid (eg exhaust) set ups. I have seen what people in rally world can do to diagnose problems under time constraints out in the field and I have to say you are top draw. This was really hard to diagnose. I have an Australian engineering rallying mate who worked on an F1 team a long time ago and I ran your channel past him and he concurred with my view that you were up there. And yes, I watch Eric O’s videos! For those who know, guys like you are eminently employable. I wish you all the best.
Very good troubleshooting. Thank God for people like you and Eric O. with the gift of using your gray matter. I watched a video where a dealership destroyed a man's car and he hired a bad lawyer that didn't help him much. Keep up the good work.
One of your most fun videos ever. A really cool detective story to find the problem and then some family fun at the fair. Thanks for doing these - I look forward to them every Saturday.
The scope just shows data the “power” knowledge.. comes from your exceptional knowledge and logical approach! Good on you I say ! I love watching you work Wes! Thanks for your channel! This old retired engineer enjoys it immensely
Wow! Almost wished my car would have a problem. So, I could ask you how to fix it. It's a pleasure to see the process your mind goes through when diagnosing a vehicle by process of elimination when the ECM is not giving up the ghost. I have been selling, diagnosing, building fixing Windows computers of every brand name for over 20 years. You and I love figuring out why 'shit happens' and problem solving comes on a pretty steady basis. Exactly what I enjoy is finding out just wtfunk the problem is even if the computer just ain't wanting to co-operate. You are one of them guys who will just wrap their head around a problem until it's going to be fixed or eliminated. Keep up the great work
Well done. In the distant past, we’ll before the Internet was even dreamed about, I worked for a telco on analog data circuits. On intermittent problems, that were hard to catch, we’d do a “Class A Inspection”, checking all soldered connections, and every piece of equipment on the circuit. Basically what you did on this car. 👍
Wes, I really admire you your knowledge of the electronics involved in modern vehicles. I have an assc. degree in electronics communication from 1972. I didn't work for a long time in that field. All these years later, I'm hopelessly out of contact with new applications. I understand the basics, and, with your help, I'm better understanding the tech that I missed. Thanks! I appreciate you !
Impressive diagnosis Wes. You are the man ! Love the longer videos too, I always look forward to watch you work your magic. Thanks so much for the interesting stuff !
I think the ECU detects the injecter driver line has an over-current event and cuts it off with the engine light on and DTC error code. The short between those two wires is not always there, however, the cut off of the driver line is there until a restart. You have done a good job.
Wes, your diagnostic explanations are THE BEST! Please keep doing these in-depth videos. It’s amazing the logic that is involved in these cars AND the engineer in you (I know you’re an engineer).
You just proved how important and valuable diagnostics are but it also shows the value of a tech who can use them AND think around them when they aren't complete. I enjoy watching you use the diagnostic tools and know how to use them. But this video showed your smarts of deducing. This is one of your best videos period. The bonus was the trip to that fair. I'm way older than you and many of those rides have been around since I was young! I'm not a parent so forgive me that I enjoyed your son's eyes popped when the boat ride started. Your wife was smiling out loud and I'm sure yours was too. I look forward to your channel !
I know that Wes is the best technician out there, but this one is above and beyond even his prior best work. If I needed medical diagnosis and surgery, he would be my first choice!
Another great video, thank you!! I enjoy the fact that y’all are a normal family. Like I’m a normal guy with a normal family, I appreciate you showing the world you are too.
I could not tell you how many times I've crossed wires and only noticed after it was all back together. Learned my lesson and do one wire at a time now.
Wes, I've been and electronic/electrical engineer for 37 years investigating fatal accidents for the Health and Safety Executive in the UK. This is the kind of level we have to go to sometimes to get to know why a machine has reacted in a unexpected way and killed someone. Seen similar things several times and I know how difficult they are to sort. I am so impressed, it takes a really keen mind and a hell of a lot of experience to sort this kind of intermittent problem. You should be extremely proud of fixing this one.
He should separately be proud of even finding a way to replicate the problem on command
I've been there too = looking for ROOT CAUSE is tedious!
Having a scope is one thing, having the skills and knowledge to correctly interpret the information is quite another. Excellent diagnosis 👍
When someone drives their car an hour to see you, you must be doing something right. Thank you so very much for another very imformative and entertaining video. Keep up the good work Wesley!
Wow, driving a whole hour 🙄
Hell, I’ve thought about bringing my truck to him, and I live in California!
Great job Wes on tracing that down -- not a funny on the difference of the ground cylinder side you originally thought, but still
funny.
Keep up the good work
It’s 30 mins to the first repair shop for me & an hour isn’t that far. I used to drive a truck
I saw a South Main Auto (NY state) video and one of his viewers had a jeep that was long cranking / hard to start. The guy drove from British Columbia.
Wes is the auto shop instructor you never knew you needed.
Thank you for another master class on troubleshooting.
It's funny--- it always seems so simple and so easy once he finds it. But that's after he's done the impossible.
I enjoy diagnostics when competent people take the time to explain it and film it. You and Eric O are the two best.
I've been a EE for 36 years and his approach and description demonstrate his clear thinking.
Yes you're right, I would add Yvan at Pine Hollow Diagnostics, he's good also
I agree, but also include Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostics.
I agree. And hey we all make mistakes, but are good enough to realize mistakes. His explanation is great.
Awesome trouble shooting.
Brilliant diagnostics Wes. As a fairly recently retired electronic/mechanical technician I know just how frustrating intermittent faults can be. It's rare to get such a definitive conclusion as to why an intermittent was happening. SO much better than firing the parts cannon. Well done!
"yes" I actually shouted at the screen when you crossed the wires, another great video, love um all
@BigBadBertie I was also shouting at Wes when he crossed the wires. Dog ran out of the room barking.
@@Quake81270 🤣🤣🤣
Me too
Yelling at the screen right now!
Only here to see if anyone else noticed 🤣
Only a handful of folks on the planet could have tracked that grounded wire. You're the man Wes, that's exactly why I love this channel. Appreciate it. Cheers from Jacksonville Florida 🌞
That moment when you find the problem has got to be the most satisfying thing ever. You have some serious skills when it comes to troubleshooting Wes, keep up the good work.
The trustworthy mechanic everyone is looking for....
OUTSTANDING FIND!!! Who ever was in there before you was on the right path, just didn't go far enough!! Your customer has got to be very happy and satisfied.
Your son's look when the ride started up was priceless. THANK YOU again and again for all the time you devote to your videos to give us such great entertainment.
This episode is priceless! The diagnostics, theory and explanation. And then cap it off with family time at the fair. And the offhand sheep comments had me laughing. Good show. Good life.
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I wish all automotive customers would watch this video...just to see the complexities of diagnosing a problem. They think when you tell them whats wrong that you just looked at it and pulled the problem outa your arse.
I love the detail you go into, it takes a lot of patience to figure something like that out.
What did I learn today? Not only is Wes a phenomenal mechanic, but he's a FREAKING Davinci with his art skills too. I'm a little jealous.
Hey Scotty, you taking notes?
Scott is a hack & totally clueless however an excellent business man
@@jamesbruno5896 Yep, the likes of Wes and Eric O (and many others) have forgotten more than Scotty's ever known.
His son doodled that when Wes was under the hood. 😁
Scotty is a snake oil salesman who knows nothing about cars. Misinformation at its best is Scotty.
I worked for more than 43 years on communication and other low voltage circuits and you have a great understanding of electricity.
I appreciate you calling out your mistakes, just like the rest of us. It happens, you learn from it and you move on.
I thought 'whoa, I'm going colourblind'.
I was doing some pretty involved maintenance on one of my cars one time. Got everything back together and it wouldn't start. Racked my brain for hours trying to figure out what I did wrong, what had I broke unknowingly. Turns out I just forgot to reattach a very obvious ground wire that connected to the intake manifold. The metal intake manifold. Which the ignition module was attached to.
Very sneaky Ford.
Esp since it would have been extremely easy to edit that part out.
This video and your others give me hope that the independent small businessman mechanic is not doomed to extinction. BRAVO!
I was totally just typing Wess what are you doing?? but I figured you would figure it out😂😂. As an engineer I LOVE these type diagnostic videos.
Im a civil engineer and i love the in depth diagnostics. Hooking the blue and green backwards i was screaming Nooo... Wes.......
when half the battle is just trying to get the problem to happen... man those days are fun...
45 Minutes of Wes, Perfect Way to Enjoy My Saturday Morning, I Thank You Sir.
Wes has done a lot of diagnostics in his videos but this was one of the best. You can have all the scan tools/scopes you want but without knowledge you still won't get there. Wes is the man.
I would drive an hour for Wes to work on my vehicle.
I was screaming at my screen when you were putting the blue to green wire...lol...and I commend you for leaving that little tidbit in the video because we are all human and we all make mistakes once in awhile, your diagnostic skills totally makes up for it though. Well done sir.
"Found the really old tractors" ...that was a good one.
I too was screaming at the screen. 50 50 chance of getting it lucky. I have done this more times than I like to admit.
Great video, but I wanted to throw in that I really liked the “clan rally” comment. It made me chuckle
Love your work. . No need to respond to and waste everyone's time with the highly experienced Armchair Mechanics who know it all. Do your own thing, the reason I like your channel.
I am an industrial electronic controls mechanic (automated material handling systems/PLC control/sorting systems/automated conveyors, etc) and enjoy you nerding out on the electrical problems. Intermittent problems are a major pain in the butt. Thank you for explaining you troubleshooting procedures.
Yes. Your industrial controls background is key to your approach.
Look up Schrodingers Box on youtube since you like those who nerd out this stuff. The guy is fantastic.
When you were in the car hitting the throttle to induce the fault was when I started to think "Wiring Harness". When your lovely wife was in the car I was yelling at my laptop, "Tell her to stab the throttle". She was too gentle on the throttle and the fault wouldn't occur.
I say "Tell her" with the greatest respect of course! I would never really yell at your lovely wife. :-)
I have gone "rounds" with wiring harnesses that would cause me to get inventive to get just the right amount of throttle to induce a fault.
60 plus years of automotive mechanics gives me a certain amount of wariness when working around wiring harnesses. An excellent job of diagnosis sir! I always eagerly await all of your videos. You are a league above all the rest of the people who call themselves diagnosticians on TH-cam.
You Are So Good At Dumbing Down Your Diagnostic Evaluation Even I Was Picking Up What You Were Laying Down! And I’m Far From Being A Mechanic.The Bonus Footage Was Awesome as Well. Not Surprised Your Channel is Catching On. The Clan Meeting Line Had Me Actually Laughing Out Loud. Thank You Again For Having Us Along, Keep It Safe Out There
I managed a technical assistance hot line for Honda Auto Engineering and I interviewed and hired several hundred technicians to work for me over a 20 year span and I never met anyone with your knowledge, experience and logical diagnostic skills. Good job.
That was simply brilliant. I have a degree in electronic engineering but diagnostic like this require a whole different kind of logic. Well done sir...really enjoyed that video!
I bet it felt pretty sweet when you found where the hose clamp had rubbed through the harness. Great explanations. I love watching the troubleshooting process and learning more.
A master class in vehicle repair from a very humble man.
If only 90% of other mechanics were as smart and thorough as you. I think you have an a option as a teacher if you ever get tired of wrenching. 👊🏼👊🏼
You’re a genius, whatever you charged was great value for your customer.
They are stupid happy it just works now.
Hey - dude - when I run across a problem like this, the FIRST thing I check is - your TH-cam channel. Thanks..
*pans camera to a horse*
“Well I found the really old tractors”
Lol
Once again routing and stupidity drives people half crazy . I only learned two things doing this kind of work for 50 years, grounds and looms are 90% the problem . Great job Wes .
OUTSTANDING detective work, most would have given up long ago. I really appreciate the time you put into your videos. " Bro the hose clamp rubbing the injector harness is the first thing I check " Laffin
Im watching this 6 months later and I was still typing the mistake in my commrnt . I think the fact that you we're ringing it out shows you're professionalism.
Absolute genius! Great diagnosis! I worked with a guy 40 years ago who when I told him what I found would always say "I coulda told you that" but he didn't know before when I asked him. "Hindsight is 20/20"
You somehow managed to not only correctly diagnose the issue and fix it but also were able to explain the reasoning and process so that even I could understand it. The only thing that I don't understand is how you only have 142k subscribers. This is some of the best content on TH-cam. Keep it up!
Heh. It's a bit technical for most viewers.
I wouldn't consider pulling the intake manifold a "misstep" you diagnosed the problem correctly and it could have been anywhere in that harness. This was a way to narrow the issue down. Great job by the way.
I really appreciate the struggle here.
I work on forklifts which rub through harnesses for fun in the most random places on a seemingly daily basis 😅
Great find my friend 👌
Good to know for if/when I ever work on a forklift, thanks for the insight.
Loved the fair footage at the end. Rural living at its best.
That's one lucky customer. Not only is his car fixed, he has a video of just how it just how it was done too!
And the more people within an hour's drive that see it, the better for you!
And with an afternoon at the fair to top it all off. Absolutely bloody perfect. Thanks for taking us along Mr. & Mrs. Wes. Much appreciated! 😀
As you've said yourself Wes, You Do the Job Right, cause You do the Job Twice.
It was an enjoying video with going through the process of trying to work out the issue. It was even more impressive that you were able to replicate the fault, nothing it as hard as trying to workout an intermittent issue. Well done to you perseverance in getting it sorted, always enjoy your content and thanks again 👍
Well Said Sir
An uncommon surname Jim, especially with 1 "S". Greetings from NZ cuz.
@@philb386 yup it sure is, G'day from Oz
thats the beauty of having a you tube channel all of us keyboard warriers are so smart and have all the answers and can really teach you a lot
Wes, So happy with the work on the car. also enjoyed the video!
How was the water melon, & sweet corn?
Thanks much again for the excellent work, and saving me from (my wife) trading in the car for another. Now my daughter has confidence that the car will not leave her stranded.
Thanks again, and if we have any head scratching repairs that come up in the future, you will see me again!
Did get a shirt that says "I Watched Wes Work on my car"? That would be nice.
You are so blessed to have a great family (wife,child, father and more) God has blessed you with the gift to learn how to fix so many things
You live in a great part of the U S I live in farm country in western PA. Really enjoy your videos
Thank for keeping it family friendly
Every time you bring out the green graph paper I get flashbacks to early engineering classes. I burned a lot of those pads! 20 years later, I still have some and use it like you do, to help myself thinking through whatever issue I’m working on around the place.
Kudos to you Wes for not editing out your mistake. Well all make them but not all have the integrity to accept admit and learn from them.
Yep, it happened, so it might as well get seen by a few thousand people!
Good Saturday morning! Thanks for bringing us along to Watch Wes Work!
I love it when you break out the green engineer paper. We were forced to use it in school, but I've never touched it in 15 years of engineering.
It’s not the power of the scope. It’s the power of the guy who knows how to interpret it.
I did spot the wire colour thing and assumed I was seeing things. :)
I do sound like that by the way. Ha ha. I would have checked for that last by the way.
Well done on not firing the parts cannon.
Love the bonus footage!
Don't you just love the comments from the computer chair mechanics?? lol Excellent job Wes!!
Hey Wes, that was very impressive diagnostics. I am an Electrical Engineer and I and very impressed with your skill of diagnosing that issue.
What an infuriating problem for the owner. So glad they finally brought it to someone with the right stuff. Terrific video folks, loved the family footage at the end too.
Agree with Wes. Really cool diag on this one.
Love how thorough and honest he is too. From tracing down the failure, showing his mistake, showing us the schematic and explaining it...all the way to how professionally he ties up when he's done. Wish I knew a mechanic this good near me. If you see this, thanks for taking us along with you Wes!
Excellent diagnostic skills, but the best part was the family wrap. Another great video Wes!! Keep them coming.
hear hear!!
"It's how they sound in my head"
"All those years working retail paid off"
"Is this some kind of clan rally?"
Great quotes.
Bravo Wes, first time I have ever been impressed with a you tube video. You theorized, explored with tech, saw the event and found the one in a million event (may have been the same result with a combination of other wires mixed with key wire) just tell the customer I fixed your electrical problem, I rotated a hose clamp.
Bro, don’t you check the tire pressure because if it’s to high it’s a wiring problem. That’s the first thing I check.
Keep the videos coming!!! Great work!
Great diagnostics video Wes. Easy to see why most shops, including dealers, would not find the problem.
Can we just appreciate that Wes works on a 2015 Hyundai with intermittent misfires the same day he works on that early-00's late 90's behemoth in the background.
Not a good business plan!
I'm not easily impressed. But you managed to impress me with this one. You obviously understand electronics better than I was giving you credit for before. The absolute worst problem to try and fix, is an intermittent one! And yes, O'scopes have their place figuring things out. But only if you know how to use them. Seems you do as well. Thumbs Up!
The old wires shorting out on a hose clamp trick 99. I have had crossed wires since I was conceived so nothing new there. Great video by the way bro. Safe travels
You are the man! Enjoy watching an expert mechanic. Keep up the work.
Your skills as an electronic diagnosis guru is awesome. As a long since retired USAF avionics tech- working on vacuum tube era equipment, you put my skills to shame, and make me realize how much taxpayer dollars were wasted by the tech school training me. This video especially is an example of an expert. Great job.
Superb diagnosis - and great prediction, I was one of the "shout at the screen" guys for the green/blue mistake.
And loved the fair footage - "these are the really old tractors" is a quality joke - the family looked really relaxed.
Fantastic video! Really well done! I love how you're honest enough to leave your mistakes in and not edit them out! Keep it up!
Great saturday morning : First, Diesel Creek then Wes. Two so different guys but with the same attitude:
"I'll fix it. Period. " Kudos to both of you guys !
PS Oh those family shots at the country fair reminded me of my youth ! Sweet memories ! Thanks Wes !
HOLY SHED. This was a masterclass in diagnostics. I'll be muttering a prayer to Wes next time I open my picoscope case.
I thoroughly enjoy your diagnostic videos. Your comment about the sheety sheep was priceless.
Gotta say that was a crazy problem. You’ve got patience when it come to troubleshooting. Nice job 👍
This kind of issue relates directly to what I do as a telephone cable splicer (when I'm working on copper trouble anyway). The ability to read a trace on a TDR/scope is a critical skill for both of us, Other Wes!
Ah yes... the ole velocity factor and standing wave reflection calculations! The first time I used a TDR, I thought it was PURE magic!
@@tekvax01 wait till you find out about FDR! That stuff is real magic
This is the level of troubleshooting I always try to get. We are in a need of high level talks. Congrats!
Perfect end to my Saturday night, thanks Wes! 🇦🇺
Thank you so much for the way you go through your diagnostics. It is a rare thing in recent years to actually understand how to diagnose problems. So many would rather throw parts at a problem. You are really appreciated.
5 stars!!! The best person & diagnosis video on YT.
Great Job Wes , How many other people couldn't find this , you'll never know . You found it ! Stand tall and be proud , you earned it .
Coffee and Wes-what a fantastic combination! Once again, Wes does what others can’t do-bravo! 🧰👏🏻✌🏻I like the outcrop-visiting the fair. Thanks for sharing your family outings, too!
His Wes from Australia. I’m a 70 year old former defence scientist (my area was Fourier and wavelet theory). I’ve been involved in building and racing rally cars for fun and two of my cronies have done Dakar. In rally world we always look for vibrational problems for both electrical and rigid (eg exhaust) set ups. I have seen what people in rally world can do to diagnose problems under time constraints out in the field and I have to say you are top draw. This was really hard to diagnose. I have an Australian engineering rallying mate who worked on an F1 team a long time ago and I ran your channel past him and he concurred with my view that you were up there. And yes, I watch Eric O’s videos! For those who know, guys like you are eminently employable. I wish you all the best.
Very good troubleshooting. Thank God for people like you and Eric O. with the gift of using your gray matter. I watched a video where a dealership destroyed a man's car and he hired a bad lawyer that didn't help him much. Keep up the good work.
One of your most fun videos ever. A really cool detective story to find the problem and then some family fun at the fair. Thanks for doing these - I look forward to them every Saturday.
The scope just shows data the “power” knowledge.. comes from your exceptional knowledge and logical approach! Good on you I say ! I love watching you work Wes! Thanks for your channel! This old retired engineer enjoys it immensely
Wow! Almost wished my car would have a problem. So, I could ask you how to fix it. It's a pleasure to see the process your mind goes through when diagnosing a vehicle by process of elimination when the ECM is not giving up the ghost. I have been selling, diagnosing, building fixing Windows computers of every brand name for over 20 years. You and I love figuring out why 'shit happens' and problem solving comes on a pretty steady basis. Exactly what I enjoy is finding out just wtfunk the problem is even if the computer just ain't wanting to co-operate. You are one of them guys who will just wrap their head around a problem until it's going to be fixed or eliminated. Keep up the great work
Well done. In the distant past, we’ll before the Internet was even dreamed about, I worked for a telco on analog data circuits. On intermittent problems, that were hard to catch, we’d do a “Class A Inspection”, checking all soldered connections, and every piece of equipment on the circuit. Basically what you did on this car. 👍
Wes, I really admire you your knowledge of the electronics involved in modern vehicles. I have an assc. degree in electronics communication from 1972. I didn't work for a long time in that field. All these years later, I'm hopelessly out of contact with new applications. I understand the basics, and, with your help, I'm better understanding the tech that I missed.
Thanks! I appreciate you !
Your LOVELY assistant always adds that something SPECIAL to your Vids!!!!!!
It goes to her head!
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Impressive diagnosis Wes. You are the man ! Love the longer videos too, I always look forward to watch you work your magic. Thanks so much for the interesting stuff !
I think the ECU detects the injecter driver line has an over-current event and cuts it off with the engine light on and DTC error code. The short between those two wires is not always there, however, the cut off of the driver line is there until a restart. You have done a good job.
I used to work at a Hyundai dealer and the guy training me took me out in one of these and told me to floor it. I was impressed.
Wes, your diagnostic explanations are THE BEST! Please keep doing these in-depth videos. It’s amazing the logic that is involved in these cars AND the engineer in you (I know you’re an engineer).
You just proved how important and valuable diagnostics are but it also shows the value of a tech who can use them AND think around them when they aren't complete. I enjoy watching you use the diagnostic tools and know how to use them. But this video showed your smarts of deducing. This is one of your best videos period. The bonus was the trip to that fair. I'm way older than you and many of those rides have been around since I was young! I'm not a parent so forgive me that I enjoyed your son's eyes popped when the boat ride started. Your wife was smiling out loud and I'm sure yours was too. I look forward to your channel !
Seriously impressed Wes! really enjoyed that and thanks for taking the time to explian the nuances in such detail and clarity
I know that Wes is the best technician out there, but this one is above and beyond even his prior best work. If I needed medical diagnosis and surgery, he would be my first choice!
Unbelievable! Just brilliant Wes. Incredible job! So impressive.
Another great video, thank you!! I enjoy the fact that y’all are a normal family. Like I’m a normal guy with a normal family, I appreciate you showing the world you are too.
30:10 I was like: Why does Wes mixing up those wires by non matching colors ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ? :))))
@Mark Deaton for a moment I also took it like you! :))
Why he swapped the colors?
@@ECIDtrucket a mistake not paying attention.
After all that really impressive diagnostics he mixed up 2 completely different coloured wires! LMAO!
Laid many tiles, sometimes mixed pattern up, focused on getting it done. Easy mistake for me, maybe Wes too?. Point is, he found and fixed it.
I could not tell you how many times I've crossed wires and only noticed after it was all back together. Learned my lesson and do one wire at a time now.