This Kia Is Running Out Of Time!

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  • In this video I have a look at a Kia Sedona for another shop that came in with cam timing codes. P0011 indicates that the rear bank timing is falling behind. Let's see if the computer is telling us the truth.
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  • @lexteakmialoki5544
    @lexteakmialoki5544 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +103

    What makes this guy arguably the GOAT is a diagnosis like this and the fact he can also cut a rusted nut off a bolt with a torch and not screw up the threads and he is funny and honest and shares all this stuff with the common folk.... A legend...

    • @kevink8481
      @kevink8481 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      So is his wife!

    • @allanandrowey5219
      @allanandrowey5219 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Eric O the GOAT. I like it!
      Certainly my favorite mechanic

    • @c.e.anderson558
      @c.e.anderson558 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      One these days ill have money again and this is first place I'm gonna contribute.
      This dude has remarkable recall and I would suspect Mr. O Is close to genius level intelligence.

  • @alveus8205
    @alveus8205 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +313

    The other shops in the area must sleep at night knowing Eric O is there in case they can’t figure out a problem.

    • @kakeetoalex9924
      @kakeetoalex9924 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @edwicks66
      @edwicks66 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      He's has a few ( OTHER SHOP REFERRALS ) hasnt he ? 😄

    • @a4000t
      @a4000t 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      i'd be surprised if anyone goes to the others anymore lol

    • @joedavidzuniga1993
      @joedavidzuniga1993 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂frfr

    • @chrisgabbert658
      @chrisgabbert658 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Second opinion cause they don’t care too fix it .

  • @CharlesPhillipNeave
    @CharlesPhillipNeave 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +140

    As a former HD Truck/trailer technician, I can really appreciate your point to point diagnostics and your explanations. And you explain it in a layman's terms. Thanks for wonderful, informative videos.

  • @titaniumman_22
    @titaniumman_22 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +180

    What a blessing you are to the other shops knowing they can drop a car off to you to get a diagnosis when they can’t figure it out themselves! 🇺🇸

    • @trekOCLVone
      @trekOCLVone 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Exactly! Eric has a real knack for in depth troubleshooting.

    • @richardlewis4288
      @richardlewis4288 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thinking the same thing!🇺🇸

    • @fukkyoutube
      @fukkyoutube 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      he has done this before 😅

  • @rickmarr4744
    @rickmarr4744 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +111

    I have been watching you for several years now. Your diagnostic skills are awesome.

    • @DinDooIt
      @DinDooIt 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      This guy and that pine hollow guy are the top two diag guys imo.

    • @seftonplayer32
      @seftonplayer32 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Scanner Dan, Diagnose Dan, Super Mario, Voltage Drop Diagnostics and the master Bernie Thompson from ATS

  • @davyarthurs
    @davyarthurs 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    Loved the line about chain stretch but we’ll use that term loosely 🤣

    • @rustynails68
      @rustynails68 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      He might be right about that and he called it before he had the car in the shop.

  • @DevileInside
    @DevileInside 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    So nice of the other shop to change the spark plugs for a timing code...hopefully they rotated the tires too! Great job as always, Mr. O

    • @KillaninjaFC
      @KillaninjaFC 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Typical "cheeseburger, chips, and Pepsi" establishment

    • @8avexp
      @8avexp 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Not to mention change the blinker fluid!:)

    • @larrybe2900
      @larrybe2900 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Blinker fluid can be expensive don't you know? Some vehicles have sensors built into the tail light and if the unit gets water in it costs over $5k for a damn tail light because it now communicates with the entire system of the vehicle. It no longer is just blinky blinky or flash on flash off.

    • @larrybe2900
      @larrybe2900 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I bought one of those brake lights that goes in the reciever hitch of a vehicle. From the get-go I got a message that my left trailer light was malfunctioning and would have the rapid flash turning left. Figured it was a defective unit and besides it had the back-up light feature I had to hard wire so I got a standard read light one and the same issue. I checked around and turns out the unit is wired only to the right tail light so the car computer thinkks my left trailer light is out giving me a message over and over my tail light is out on my trailer.
      Knowing what I know sometimes the blinker will work normal but most times it will blink faster than normal and I may just unplug it.

    • @jeffryblackmon4846
      @jeffryblackmon4846 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@larrybe2900 Ain't THAT the truth!

  • @gungadinn
    @gungadinn 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +57

    No Eric, you can do it, i can't.
    A person would need more than a casual experience to understand how these systems work, then interpret what the data means, providing you had the equipment. These cars have reached a point, where the average shade tree mechanic can install the easy parts via the parts canon. if the canon shot didn't hit the target, you can only hope the garage that you selected is as good a you.

    • @joedavidzuniga1993
      @joedavidzuniga1993 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Agreed😊

    • @dopeman420
      @dopeman420 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He couldn't even figure out this one...

    • @KStewart-th4sk
      @KStewart-th4sk 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@dopeman420 At least the first part of your moniker is spot on.

  • @rickharper1497
    @rickharper1497 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I would have like the cover pulled to see the actual problem. Your adapting well to the increased
    electronics they're adding to these engines. You have become a expert diagnostician! The other shops know this too!!

  • @cw3339
    @cw3339 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    You, Sir, are the Wizard of auto diagnostics!

  • @The98deville
    @The98deville 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    2 of my favorite channels are SMA and Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostics

  • @mikechiodetti4482
    @mikechiodetti4482 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    The scope doesn't lie! Hope this isn't another twisted camshaft like the one you and Ivan found. I saw that video.
    Good one Mr. O. Nice to see Mrs. O.

  • @dannyoaks85
    @dannyoaks85 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Been watching for years. I've picked up a lot of diagnostic practices from this guy. I know it's saved me and my customers money over the years. Imagine if this customer brought the car in before unloading the parts cannon.

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Good diagnostic path Eric O scan data can throw you off if you rely on it definitely looks like the cam pid went dead when the cam codes set 21:27 @South Main Auto Repair LLC

  • @snakeskinproductions7500
    @snakeskinproductions7500 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Great video. I was never a big scope guy back when I was working. After watching your videos (about 4 years now) I wouldn't get back on the floor without one. It saves a bunch of time (comp. tests alone) and with the A,S wave stuff is very affordable...🤓

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Great to hear!

  • @lopincol
    @lopincol 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Took you 4min in the Video to diagnose its problems and other shops sent it to you.
    You're really the diagnostic king! Greetings from Quebec Canada

  • @johnboywaltonbeard4699
    @johnboywaltonbeard4699 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Eric O’…We love it when you get the Pico out and show us Waveforms!!

  • @TIREDOFEVIL
    @TIREDOFEVIL 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Brother, I for one are jealous of your knowledge, keep teaching us what we don't know.

  • @MrStacygordon
    @MrStacygordon 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Mr.O. You are a lucky guy to have Mrs.O. She should have her own TH-cam Channel.

    • @mikeybhoutex
      @mikeybhoutex 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I have the feeling she's juuuust fine showing up here and there as she does. That said, I'm not against an Mrs. O channel, nosirs/madams.

  • @pniewold
    @pniewold 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This guy says he didn't do so well in high school. And here it turns out he's a super-genius. And he would deny that but its true. What really seals the deal is that he's a great teacher and as near as I can tell he's a super human being. My favorite channel on TH-cam

  • @dwymans
    @dwymans 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Your diagnostic skills are always impressive but sometimes your understanding of modern engine technologies is even more so. I looked at a new Kia hybrid yesterday but watching this makes me want to start looking for a couple 60s and 70s cars and buy something I will understand and be able to work on like the old days. Modern cars make me feel so inadequate. Your customers are so lucky to have you.

    • @MDAdams72668
      @MDAdams72668 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      best cars are 1995-2005 a little earlier on imports best of high performance/longevity AND only needed computers

    • @joshualester2735
      @joshualester2735 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MDAdams72668 pretty much I shouldn't need a module to put my windows up/down lol

  • @rdiaz102
    @rdiaz102 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    We love when Mrs. O makes an appearance, shes awesome, always as a smile on her face

  • @tbas1972
    @tbas1972 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Its always cool to see you use the scope and go though your process to find the issue, i hope to see a follow up, thanks eric

  • @garysgarage3669
    @garysgarage3669 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You are a very good teacher. I wish my college instructors were half as good as teaching as you are.

  • @kc360awareness
    @kc360awareness 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the chill shout out to Ivan. The old TWISTED CAM HYUNDAI.

  • @andydelarue9344
    @andydelarue9344 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sad too that Kia has made hundreds of thousands of cars and this fault probably has raised its head many times, but will they let the public know? Thanks Eric for you most enlightening and entertaining work.👍

  • @emmanuelcarrion5168
    @emmanuelcarrion5168 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As a diesel mechanic and having one of these vehicles in my family I really appreciate your hard work and showing and explaining your steps in diagnostics 👍🏼

  • @markmoffitt7309
    @markmoffitt7309 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Would it have been an interesting idea to scope the solenoid control signal? Your videos are great, I hope you do not loose interest in posting new ones!

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      That's why I left it unplugged to remove that variable. It should be set at the base timing with the solenoids unhooked. But that's a great question

    • @canadatransistor
      @canadatransistor 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@SouthMainAuto I think also a measurement with 2nd vvt solenoid unplugged would have been good because we saw the values read 0 for either unplugged. Maybe if the one bank stays locked the retard of the chain would be slightly be more or less retarded (compounded problem vvt gears i think they wear out a lot on hyundai / kia. ) I 100% agree with the diag though... the covers have to come off regardless. Hopefully not multiple components plus chains. $$$$$

  • @Eric.schmidt
    @Eric.schmidt 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As an old drivability tech from the 90’s and early 2000’s I love watching this stuff.

  • @flatdaddio
    @flatdaddio 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

    My daughter has a 2021 Kia Seltos with about 70,000+ miles. She bought it new. Her engine light came on and the car stalled but restarted. She took it to her usual shop and they said it was showing codes P000b and P0017 and should go to the dealer. She brought it to the dealer, and they found the exhaust cam phaser was loose. It must have also damaged the cam because they replaced both the cam and the phaser. They also replaced a couple of oil seals. The work was done under warrantee at no charge to her. Her car is running great again. She got lucky it was still under warrantee. It was the first trouble she had with the car.

    • @vicarod
      @vicarod 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      You shouldn't expect that kind of trouble at 70k. Best she sell it before the warranty expires. These engines are junk.

    • @flatdaddio
      @flatdaddio 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree, but she won't trade it right now. She's old enough to make her own choices. I'm sure she will trade it when it starts costing her money. lol @@vicarod

    • @462ANIMAL
      @462ANIMAL 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@vicarodI strongly agree.

    • @michaelsnively3621
      @michaelsnively3621 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      That's a lot stuff for a 2+ year old car...

    • @462ANIMAL
      @462ANIMAL 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@michaelsnively3621 exactly , something you would expect from say 150 k miles

  • @ehsnils
    @ehsnils 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +65

    One thing that did seem odd to me is that the engine did run pretty smooth, so I wouldn't be surprised if it's the sensor cam trigger that has moved.

    • @michaelsapko1731
      @michaelsapko1731 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Your right maybe a bore scope down the cam sensor hole might have been beneficial. Michael

    • @Zupdood2
      @Zupdood2 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      @@michaelsapko1731
      this is how mechanics talk dirty to each other,
      right here 😗

    • @michaelearl6991
      @michaelearl6991 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      ​@@Zupdood2I love it when you guys talk dirty

    • @CharlesReiche
      @CharlesReiche 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Didn't PHD have one of those?

    • @gsppuffer
      @gsppuffer 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That or there's different sensors snd wrong one is installed maybe left and right are different as cams spin opposite

  • @cotyluckett
    @cotyluckett 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Can I come up there from Georgia for a summer and pay you to stand there and watch you and learn? Cuz your knowledge is astronomical.

  • @danielvaldezaguirre
    @danielvaldezaguirre 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It's amazing to see you're getting 100k+ views on your vids just a few hours after posting, that's more than the whole population of Steuben County, Your content and editing keeps getting bettter and better, keep it up Eric, 1M subs are around the corner big milestone ahead. Kudos!

  • @gthomer1231
    @gthomer1231 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    when the other shops can't fix the problem they send the vehicle to south main auto 👍

    • @DonaldWells-wk8dc
      @DonaldWells-wk8dc 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Don't forget Factory authorized Wilberts😊

  • @jorgefernandez-mv8hu
    @jorgefernandez-mv8hu 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What you tested made sense and now you have to start taking parts off. Nice Job!

  • @DriftingDragon74
    @DriftingDragon74 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The way you say "You/We can clearly see"... Idk why but it triggered a memory... In The Princess Bride, Vizzini and Westley are having a battle of wits and Vizzini repeatedly says "clearly" many times during his thought process. This just reminded me of that! 👍👍😂

  • @McAdamsMechanics
    @McAdamsMechanics 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Shocker: the codes, which are made to tell you when the cam is out of time, told us the cam was out of time 😂
    Good video, brother! Keep up the great diags. Im Learning every day!

  • @JoseMartinez-tc9pr
    @JoseMartinez-tc9pr 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    CSI Eric on the Kia. I am a consumate learner and I appreciate your ability to help me understand at my novice level. Thanks again. I did a complete head gasket kit repair on my wife's 1998 Buick Century. Took 2 days..heard the eords in my head..
    " if i can do it, you can do it"..and yes it runs awesome..thanks

  • @mr.r9505
    @mr.r9505 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another great video you are the best diagnostician I've ever seen!

  • @MRrwmac
    @MRrwmac 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Eric, Thanks for the insight! What about closure? How am I supposed to sleep at night not knowing if it actually fixed it. I mean I trust you more than any mechanic I ever knew but at least tell us? We trust your honesty!

  • @rick980
    @rick980 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Since you are smart enough to diagnose this the customer should opt. To have YOU fix it!

    • @keithcurtis6671
      @keithcurtis6671 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I dare say unless the customer is a TH-cam fan of SMA (in which case they would have brought it there in the first place), the customer will never know it left the other shop. They will just add whatever they paid Mr O to diag it (plus double it for profit) to the customers "Diagnostic Fee."

  • @Djc244
    @Djc244 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are the best diagnostic technician on TH-cam. Scanner Danner, diagnose Dan are close but every time I watch one of your videos I learned something new and not only about vehicles but about logical thinking as well. Do you have any other channels that you would recommend as far as teaching goes? Thank you.

  • @jeffjankiewicz5100
    @jeffjankiewicz5100 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    When other shops just can`t figure it out, they send the vehicle to South Main Auto so Eric can figure out what in the thunder is going on. As usual, Prof. O. never disappoints. And explains it so we who know enough to get our butts in trouble, can learn. Thanks Prof. O.

  • @s.j.5850
    @s.j.5850 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The fact that you verify your diagnosis sets you apart from a LOT of techs. It's amazing to see how many parts-cannon cars you get to work on. Now I will ask this question again (someone out there should be willing to answer it): How can a shop/mechanic charge the customer parts & labor for a job/problem that they did not fix? If I hire a plumber to fix a leak & he replaces parts that don't fix the leak - why should I be expected to pay him?

    • @markvl11
      @markvl11 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The same reason you pay your doctor to do tests and prescribe medication that sometimes doesn't fix the problem.

  • @danlemke6407
    @danlemke6407 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Once again, you went above my pay grade. Even if I had the high tech gizmos. At least I can still follow along and learn something. Thanks Mr O.

  • @gilsan769
    @gilsan769 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Yo Eric
    make sure to give us an update on the Kia. What was causing the issue after all. Keep up the good work!!

  • @Fusionawdecoboost2016
    @Fusionawdecoboost2016 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Got to love the parts cannon before even diagnosing the real problem. That’s why they all come to you Eric. You will diagnose the problem before repairing it.

  • @alphiesplace3899
    @alphiesplace3899 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Another Great Video. Hope the original shop gives you credit for being able to figure out the timing problem when they present their findings to the customer. Also, must be nice to know that other shops look up to you to figure out things they can't figure out. Love your video keep them coming!

  • @todayintheshopbanksy5904
    @todayintheshopbanksy5904 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Love that twisted cam vid. Did not expect that

  • @deplorablelibertarian
    @deplorablelibertarian 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Between South Main Auto auto and Rainman Ray…it’s the best stuff you can watch on youtube.

  • @JimmyMakingitwork
    @JimmyMakingitwork 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Funny, the one I just repaired last week was the solenoid failed. It ran so bad that one bank misfired and flashed the money light like a Christmas tree light. 1,3,5. Connectors blew into pieces once touched also of course, adding to the drama. But it's all fixed now. 1 solenoid can be snuck out, the other nope.
    Glad you got this one sorted out too!

  • @gregorychapman6162
    @gregorychapman6162 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As an advanced tech for Toyota I’m not mainline so I don’t do much with diags. I do brakes, tires, certain repairs, aglinments, some diag not much, and other minor things but one day I wanna be mainline and your videos are a world of knowledge getting me prepared so I Thankyou for the videos

  • @edchenal821
    @edchenal821 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your experience pays off. Keep up the good teaching sessions.

  • @joemehere1151
    @joemehere1151 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I always enjoy your videos and wear my "South Main Auto Repair" swag with pride. Thanks for this and all your videos. Be well!

  • @colleenkearns1479
    @colleenkearns1479 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Another total explanation of the problem. Eric is always right on. I've been watching a couple yrs now. Very much enjoy and Ivan at pine hollow in Pa which is where I'm from. Both these guys are super straight up. I would send my car here if I had too😊

    • @KStewart-th4sk
      @KStewart-th4sk 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agreed, wouldn't we all. Not having to worry about being taken to the cleaners. Honest mechanics who know what they are doing. Hard to come by these days with how complicated these engines have become.

  • @Tommerd
    @Tommerd 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hey Eric! Our '06 Sonata with the big 3.3 six was in the shop almost when it was new for upgraded cam chain tensioners, and Ed the mechanic said one cam was off, and that was when the car was a year or two old. This is my first and last Hyundai.

    • @21Piloteer
      @21Piloteer 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yet here it is 17 years later and you still have it?

    • @rickdunn7585
      @rickdunn7585 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ed Sutton ? Ed’s a great guy will tell you the truth and if he can or not fix it only ever had one problem he couldn’t fix at the time one of the good guys

  • @vernontownsend3603
    @vernontownsend3603 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The best!! I’ve watched for years with much learning and enjoyment!!

    • @ACommenterOnYouTube
      @ACommenterOnYouTube 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      you have not finished the video ...

  • @denniswright8949
    @denniswright8949 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great diagnosis and your description is clear and animated enough to keep the attention.

  • @wazza33racer
    @wazza33racer 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When something throws that many cam timing codes and has a chain, its almost certainly a stretched timing chain or broken guides. Super common problem on multiple engines. Stretched chains are not always noisy. Typically, if you want less chain wear, change the oil at decent intervals, not the bullsh1t 15,000km's /10,000 miles.

  • @Sandbag1300
    @Sandbag1300 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    @ 00:38 I like how you gave historical information a thoughtful but quick review and then moved on to perform your own assessment. @21:33 "...fixing a mechanical problem with cam timing or replacing the engine." I bet the other shop recommends engine replacement simply because that seems like the skill set available at that shop based on prior work product. Hope that shop recommends you to fix the mechanical cam timing issue.

  • @edwicks66
    @edwicks66 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great diag.! Love following along , tests my self taught mind ! Thanks !

  • @TheJoecb
    @TheJoecb 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As a KIA technician... there's also an issue with the camshaft dowl pins getting too far into the camshaft and causing the cam gear to rotate. These usually produce a camshaft correlation code. The only fix is to replace the whole cam, the adjustable gear, and of course, at that point, change the timing belt and tensioner. The wholes for the dowl were machined too deep and allowed the pin to sink too far into the cam. They don't quite sheer off, but they deform and kinda bend sideways. I learned this from one of the Master KIA techs.

  • @jeffweber8244
    @jeffweber8244 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Love the channel. I wonder if you had zoomed in the time scale (for more accuracy) if the scope would have measured closer to the 25 degrees reported by the ECM. Hope we get to see you open up the cover and fix it.

    • @philippintheus
      @philippintheus 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      14° between cams is 28° crank to cam offset.
      ECU thinks in crank angle and Eric measured cam angle.

    • @jeffweber8244
      @jeffweber8244 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@philippintheus Thanks!

  • @JeRKII
    @JeRKII 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    My opinion the best part about you and your channel is Miss "O" second best is your ability and knowledge of diagnosis.
    Keep up the good work.
    When you have an automobile like this that comes in from a less knowledgeable shop do you sell your time the same as when it's 1 of your regular customers?

  • @leeross7896
    @leeross7896 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    thats cool Kia figured out how to make a chain last no longer than the belt it replaced... Now that is engineering

  • @igotaction
    @igotaction 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    The PID will drop from scan data because the reference voltage signal has open circuit too. Without reference voltage no valid data, if reference is provided.

    • @Graham_Wideman
      @Graham_Wideman 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What reference voltage? Eric unplugged the phasor solenoid not the camshaft sensor. If a reference voltage or +5V supply is involved, it's in the sensor circuit, and that was still connected.

  • @supaganzai
    @supaganzai 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I chased this down on my old Hyundai with the same engine for over a year and dropped $4000 on all kinds of stuff. I ended up just selling the car for $1000 and bought a Toyota Rav4 since I needed something with some room for new kids. That engine clicking gave me nightmares, thanks for the torture. Enjoy your videos.

  • @gregthelen300
    @gregthelen300 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Its always a good day to pull out the scope and have a look. You can only get better at using and reading the signals.

  • @pepawspostings9231
    @pepawspostings9231 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One word i can think of for your work and experience.
    AMAZING!!

  • @boilertech44
    @boilertech44 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like it when you get in the details of the pico and how to use it!

  • @djosbun
    @djosbun 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    All scope diags are 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼. Thank you, Eric.

  • @82_KID
    @82_KID 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Shout-out to Kia for keeping mechanics in business.

  • @MrsBrian-sy9eb
    @MrsBrian-sy9eb 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a 2015 Kia Soul Exclaim. It has 90K miles on it and I’ve been having trouble with it for over 10K miles. Got a new transmission, new spark plugs. They told me the last three oil changes (I get done every 3K miles) that I burned just under a quart each time - but that was normal - that I had to burn OVER a quart each oil change to be considered for an engine replacement. Some time ago - I did get that software update and they told me that increased my warranty to 150K miles, instead of 100K - but it was only on the “lower engine”.
    This past time - they told me that I needed special seals on the car that only they can open in order to officially check the oil loss. I asked why they didn’t do this at least two oil changes ago - and they couldn’t answer. They did say on my receipt that the oil they took out was dark and burned looking.
    So - this time they did the oil change and some sort of combustion cleaning and they added some sort of additive that corporate says they have to add - along with the seals in order to start the process to be approved for an engine replacement (I though 2 oil changes ago I was in that process!). I asked to see the bottle - and couldn’t see any ingredients. My cousin said if it had Teflon or silicone in it - that would be like putting a bandaid on a bruise - it is only hiding the problem.
    So - brought the car home (it is my ONLY car!) and the next morning - when I drove it - there was knocking and shaking - so I revved the engine a bunch of times and it went away for that day. Worked from home for a few days - then had to go out at 5 a.m. this Monday. Drove out about a half mile and it felt like I was going over a million large speed bumps. Revving didn’t help - when I would slow down for any reason it felt like the car was going to stall. Then when I would speed up again - it would bump terribly and I felt like I was fighting the gas pedal to get it to accelerate. I had a medical appt I had to get to - so made it to that - and then drove straight to the dealership - which was about 2 miles away (getting to my medical appt was 45 terrifying minutes).
    I walked in, embarrassingly, burst into tears, and they took it back to look at it. The advisor came out 10 minutes later and told me I had “scoring” on my cylinders and that I had been assigned an advisor that was going to contact corporate immediately for an engine replacement. He told me the car wasn’t safe to drive - that it would “sieze” up on me on the freeway.
    Five minutes later, he called me to the front desk and told me he had “great” news. He said I had passed all my “combustion tests” (I don’t even know what those are) - and that the little “scratches” on the cylinders was incidental and was fine. He then said they knew what the problem was and - sort of in a “gotcha” way - after I said - ok what is the problem - he lifted up a small container from behind his desk - slapped it down in front of me - and loudly said “You put bad gas in your car!”. He said gas should be perfectly clear and he said this gas was slightly yellow and he said it had 22% ethanol in it - instead of 10%. I said I went to a major gas station that everyone goes to and how could this be. So - I asked for a manager and I told him I couldn’t afford a rental car - so he agree for scaring me saying the car was not safe to drive - they gave me a loaner and they are flushing out the fuel, cleaning, then refilling, and doing another oil change. He said all I have to pay for is the $30 fuel filter. I asked if the “combustion cleaning” and additive they put in last week could have anything to do with this - because I said aside from burning oil - before they did that last week - my car drove just fine - no shaking, bumping, or flashing/solid check engine light. He said no - that was not it and when they turned the car on when I brought it in just hours before - they said the check engine light was not on all. He finally did admit that cylinders 2 and 4 were having problems - but that was because of “my” bad fuel.
    He said I needed to get in touch with the gas station and tell them their fuel was bad. Then he said I needed to call them and give them the gas station manager’s name and number. I did all that.
    Now it is Wednesday and I haven’t heard a peep. I am scared they are trying to mask whatever is wrong - because they told me Monday afternoon - that once they cleaned the fuel lines - that everything would be fine and we’d be back to checking the oil from under the seals every 1K miles to see if I burn more than ONE QUART in 1K miles (the story was every 3K miles, now it is 1K) - so that I can be “considered” for an engine replacement. I’ve got 2 years and just under 10K miles left on my powertrain warranty - are they trying to drag this out so I don’t need the replacement until it is my responsibility?
    I can’t afford to trade this car in or get another car for at least two years - so I am so worried - I did overhear (I was around the corner - he didn’t see me) - the service advisor on the phone sounding exasperated with a customer - saying “You will have to be patient, you are SEVENTH in line for an engine replacement.”…..so I wonder - they don’t want me to be the eighth?
    What words can I use to make sure my and my family’s safety is the number one priority when they give me my car back - and they tell me it will be ok? Thanks for any advice.

  • @gittnjiggy2
    @gittnjiggy2 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I noticed Mrs. O's shop coat was awful white and was missing the South Main Auto Shield on the back. Great Video Eric!

  • @WhetstoneCreek
    @WhetstoneCreek 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

    The other shops “diagnostic fees” are just the tow bill to SMA.

    • @Cheepchipsable
      @Cheepchipsable 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Overall it's probably cheaper to send it to SMA than it is to spend the time trying to work it out themselves.
      Though in this case it might have been the last straw for them. In this case, they "...couldn't do it!"

  • @murkadelic422
    @murkadelic422 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As a Kia technician, we seem them all the time. The 3.8 in the Cadenza had a recall for the timing chain guides and tensioners. Same engine in the other v6 applicable cars, but only the Cadenza got the recall.
    Granted the rest of the fleet has this happen well out of warranty. Cadenza chains were popping from the truck 😅

  • @jamram9924
    @jamram9924 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Even in our shop, we’re having to send things out. We’re 2 weeks behind, many parts are on back order or there is a national backlog on modules, PCM/ECMs. Domestic cars are having serious issues due to this strike. The UAW has the Big 3 by the throat.

  • @alexandermartincausey7333
    @alexandermartincausey7333 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    They don't call it the money light for nothing. Montana registration should fix this right up.

  • @Torsee
    @Torsee 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Got it!
    Well explained!
    You have a classroom right here on your channel!
    Thanks for your time!

  • @johnt.848
    @johnt.848 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I think Ivan had one where the phaser had shifted or was installed wrong and was degrees out. A new Cam fixed it.

  • @paulsabourn5580
    @paulsabourn5580 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Love these diagnostics videos!

  • @BigDaddy_MRI
    @BigDaddy_MRI 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Maybe the other shop will ask you to just fix it? 😊
    Video!! Fixing a Kia intake cam timing error. Sweet!!
    Or not. Dang it. Thanks for the great video, Mr. O. And for going the extra mile.

  • @ronwade5646
    @ronwade5646 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Here in Flagstaff, Aridzona we are about 30 miles from, Sedona and the Oak Creek area. Named after the Wife of a local Dutch married couple, Sedona Schnebly, was the wife of Theodore Schnebly, one of many white settlers. Born in Missouri, Sedona was born into the Miller family, Sedona is one of many relatives I have in the ground around me here in northern AZ. Sedona is worth the trip!

  • @Dave-ty2qp
    @Dave-ty2qp 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    You lost me when you started talking about pulling out your tri corder and using the phaser on it. I figured I'm out of my comfort zone in this video. 😀

    • @zoidberg444
      @zoidberg444 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      The car is dead Jim!
      Oh wait, that is Scottys department. 😂

    • @Dave-ty2qp
      @Dave-ty2qp 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      LOL@@zoidberg444

  • @rjb6327
    @rjb6327 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Always nice to see Mrs. O.

  • @Scott-z9u8b
    @Scott-z9u8b 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great title! Reminds me of my favorite saying,There is no time like the present,,,,,,, and there is no present like time!
    Thought this up in the eighties, some self medicating could have been involved, after all it was the 80’s,,,,thank the Lord,,,,,, that’s over with😂

  • @PK15306
    @PK15306 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Hopefully we get a follow-up if the car owner decides to repair.

  • @jarretboone7759
    @jarretboone7759 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Exact problem I had about 6 months ago on the wife’s 09 Sedona with the 3.8. Went through everything like you did even though it can feel like a waste of time always good to double check and not bring out the cannon to launch parts at it. Unfortunately all routes lead to giving it the works in the yard with a full timing job. Runs like a dream now though.

  • @kylef5982
    @kylef5982 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    3 minutes in and already have an idea of what this is going to be. My Kia had same signs and symptoms at 104k miles. Timing guards are plastic and wore out . Had it repaired but the motor still failed at 118k.

    • @gianfrancoa
      @gianfrancoa 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You won't get much than that out of a Kia engine

    • @MTTech
      @MTTech 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​@@gianfrancoaMy 07 Hyundai Azera 3.8L V6 had over 201,000mi on it before it got totaled. My mom has a 2010 Hyundai Sonata 2.4L non GDI with over 230,000mi on it. Still running, original powertrain. Older engines were pretty reliable. 2011 and up are the ones with issues.

    • @gianfrancoa
      @gianfrancoa 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MTTech yes I agree. They are having a lot of issues with engines lately

    • @quantumleap359
      @quantumleap359 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      If you don't change the oil and do regular maintenance, NO engine will give good service. So many folks blame the brand, when the big factor is the nut behind the wheel.

    • @21Piloteer
      @21Piloteer 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MTTech My 2012 Santa Fe 3.5L V6 has 280K on it.

  • @hydewhyte4364
    @hydewhyte4364 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The phrase "If I can do it, you can do it" sounds strange when another shop couldn't do it

  • @HayesTech
    @HayesTech 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I'll never own another Kia. The 2017 Soul, we have now, uses 3 or more quarts of oil between oil changes (always never more than 3000 miles between oil changes). While under warranty, we brought it up with Kia several times. They told us that this is normal, that all newer cars today use oil .. lol .. Maybe so, but not that much oil... Anyways,another great video.

    • @snoopyfan6783
      @snoopyfan6783 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ye breaka my heart with dat talk! The wife and I both drive 2011 Souls with the 2.0L, neither has ever seen the inside of a shop, needing only pads/rotors in the driveway every 50k or so. I'm at 180k and mamas is just over 101k, couldn't be happier with them both! Oil changes every 5k and never have had to add a drop between changes💯❤

    • @FantasticHunter
      @FantasticHunter 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@snoopyfan6783 with kias, they either junk or last forever lol.

    • @HayesTech
      @HayesTech 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@snoopyfan6783
      Then count yourself lucky. I put out a video on this issue and have many, many comments on it with people telling me the same thing is happening with their Kia. The issue is Kia doesn't honor their warranties. If they would have fixed the issue, I would have never said a thing. But they choose not too. I'm happy for you, I wouldn't wish this on anyone. But the fact remains that this is an issue and it was brought up to Kia, several times, and they choose to ignor it.

    • @HayesTech
      @HayesTech 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@FantasticHunter
      Exactly. And if they would have addressed our issue, and fixed it, I would be recommending them today. Any car make can have issues. The problems are, if they back their warranties and Kia doesn't. Kia refuses to even acknowledge that we are having an issue.. lol.. 3 quarts, or more, of oil adding between oil changes means something is wrong. I understand the other comment but he has to look at this as if it happened to him. He would be just as POed as I am with Kia.

  • @mikeeustice4452
    @mikeeustice4452 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Nice video Eric, I had one that kicked my but it was a Sedona, after putting a new belt on it it still was out of phase , I found it had sheared the index pin off the cam, I'd have them pull the gear and check the pin

    • @bowmanjim31
      @bowmanjim31 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The cam gear has moved , you have to remove the gear to verify but I've seen this about 10 different times on these engines

    • @rogerstlaurent8704
      @rogerstlaurent8704 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@bowmanjim31 looks like to me I would just find a used lower millage motor and replace it.. Looks like a labor intensive job just to take apart an 09 van and expose the timing chain and gears to see what the problem is and hope that is the problem

  • @russellhltn1396
    @russellhltn1396 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Here's an idea: Come up with a "substitute" phaser. It could be a resistor or an old just part. Just so it doesn't set a circuit code. That saves you from setting up the pico.

  • @scottfreeman3748
    @scottfreeman3748 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Eric me and my wife drove by your shop she didn't believe I could find it I took a few pictures I was driving the black Sorento with dog stickers on the rear doors windows 😊love the contents of all your TH-cam videos

  • @L8terdays
    @L8terdays 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a Toyota with same problem. Took it to a master Toyota mechanic. He replaced the cam sensors so fast it was like getting an oil change. Car runs like a champ now.😊

    • @KStewart-th4sk
      @KStewart-th4sk 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This is a lot bigger problem than sensors. A layman could probably replace cam sensors just as fast as your Toyota tech. Not sure why you are impressed with that simple job.

  • @DuaneDonaldson
    @DuaneDonaldson 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your scan data showed 25* and your waveform showed only 15*, You did drag down a CMP wave over the CKP wave and I was waiting for you to possibly show 10* of chain stretch?? Thanks for the DIAG & the known good, as always, much appreciated.

  • @CaptainNero
    @CaptainNero 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another great one taught by Eric O at the SMA Academy.

  • @robertnicholson771
    @robertnicholson771 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm just amazed that there is not a long line of young men (and women) asking to come work in your shop as an apprentice.

  • @quantumleap359
    @quantumleap359 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A pilot has a parachute, shops in Eric's neck of the woods have an Eric parachute! Good diag Dr. O.!

  • @darylmorgan9887
    @darylmorgan9887 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another great diagnostic video Eric. O. Always a pleasure to watch what you do best.