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So You Think It Needs A Starter....
In this video I have a look at a customer's 2006 Honda Accord that was towed in with a no crank condition. You can hear the starter solenoid clicking as soon as you turn the key and visual inspection everything looks good and the battery is new. Sounds like a classic case of the bad starter to me. Or is it....
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Toyota Sienna - Rear A/C Lines Replacement
Просмотров 84 тыс.13 часов назад
In this video I am working on a customer's 2013 Toyota Sienna that I had previously looked at and found a leak in the rear A/C lines. Now it's time to replace them. The way Toyota makes these is really nice having them split into 4 sections from the factory. -Enjoy! Want to support us AND get early access to the SMA videos as they are uploaded? Consider joining the SMA "RUclips Membership" by c...
'16 GMC Sierra In Tank Fuel Pump Replace
Просмотров 134 тыс.18 часов назад
In a previous video we had a look at this customers GMC that was towed in with a no start. A few simple tests showed that the fuel pump was faulty and now it is time to pop in a new one and get it running again. -Enjoy! Part One : ruclips.net/video/Q24v28WeLFA/видео.htmlsi=dicKypEb3EUqHNx4 Want to support us AND get early access to the SMA videos as they are uploaded? Consider joining the SMA "...
'16 GMC Sierra - Cranks OK, Won't Start
Просмотров 118 тыс.23 часа назад
In this video I have a look at a customer's 2016 GMC Sierra that was towed in because it had died on him. A few simple tests show the problem and lead us in the right direction. Now I am just waiting on approval from the customer. -Enjoy! See part II here - ruclips.net/video/QB7_PthYBvk/видео.html Want to support us AND get early access to the SMA videos as they are uploaded? Consider joining t...
Chevy Silverado - Nothing Is Working At The Trailer Plug
Просмотров 120 тыс.День назад
In this video I have a look at a customer's 2008 Chevy Silverado, and he says that nothing on his trailer plug is working. He wants to barrow a friends dump trailer but wants to make sure it all works first. -Enjoy! Want to support us AND get early access to the SMA videos as they are uploaded? Consider joining the SMA "RUclips Membership" by clicking here: ruclips.net/channel/UCtAGzm9e_liY7ko1...
'14 Subaru Outback Subframe Replacement - Part II
Просмотров 78 тыс.День назад
Subframe is out, parts are swapped over and we need to finish this thing up! Right after we fix the exhaust of course. -Enjoy! Want to support us AND get early access to the SMA videos as they are uploaded? Consider joining the SMA "RUclips Membership" by clicking here: ruclips.net/channel/UCtAGzm9e_liY7ko1PBhzTHAjoin You are also able to support us on Patreon if you feel inclined to do so by c...
'14 Subaru Outback Subframe Replacement - Part I
Просмотров 141 тыс.14 дней назад
In this video I bring you along as I swap out a rotted subframe on this customers 2014 Subaru Outback with the big 2.5. It is getting some other work along the way too. -Enjoy! Want to support us AND get early access to the SMA videos as they are uploaded? Consider joining the SMA "RUclips Membership" by clicking here: ruclips.net/channel/UCtAGzm9e_liY7ko1PBhzTHAjoin You are also able to suppor...
GM Needs To Step Up And Recall This One!
Просмотров 235 тыс.14 дней назад
In this video I help a customer address the all to common complaint of, "I was driving then suddenly all the lights come on the dash AND I LOSE STEERING!" This is not just a little glitch folks. The truck literally yanks the steering wheel out of your hands if you are not expecting it. This is some real piss poor engineering if you ask me. One lousy braided ground strap from body to frame!? No ...
18' Buick Encore Gets A New Rear Differential
Просмотров 148 тыс.14 дней назад
In a previous video ruclips.net/video/IoknHd_Bw9o/видео.htmlsi=cnsprX1OwCCiJEpa we had a look at this ladies 2018 Buick Encore that had fluid leaking out of the rear differential. We saw that the salt and corrosion ate away at the housing got it so think it finally cracked. Wilbert's dropped off the used rear diff from a 2020 Chevy Trax and we got a couple of new springs to put in also. Let's g...
Plain Old Bad Luck...
Просмотров 156 тыс.21 день назад
In a previous video ruclips.net/video/NDlQQ-XFgec/видео.htmlsi=X-YCzbK1MN0Lex3O I had a look at a ladies Buick Enclave that was towed in for a no start condition. Ended up needing a rear differential clutch module. Shortly after that her transmissions lines rotted out and were spraying transmission fluid everywhere and then right after that the rear differential started leaking and not just fro...
Chrysler Pacifica - Start Stop System Disabled
Просмотров 138 тыс.21 день назад
In this video I have a look at a customer's 2018 Chrysler Pacifica with a light coming on that says, "Start Stop Unavailable Service Start Stop System." After reading the codes as well as reading service data, performing a few tests we make the call on the batteries. Well, that should be easy right? -Enjoy! Want to support us AND get early access to the SMA videos as they are uploaded? Consider...
I Don't Know What To Think About This One
Просмотров 180 тыс.21 день назад
In this video I have a look at a customer's 2011 Cadillac CTS 4 with the big 3.0 and he had a complaint of no high beams and no turning signals AFTER his buddy replaced the CV axles. After a little learning about the systems, we discover a strange problem with an easy fix. Someone somewhere knows what happened... -Enjoy! Want to support us AND get early access to the SMA videos as they are uplo...
The Best Wire Repair Method... Or Is It!?
Просмотров 114 тыс.28 дней назад
Is it the best? I have no idea, but I do know it will make people click on it, watch it and then argue in the comments. At any rate in this video, I show you yet another method of wire repair that includes open barrel connectors and heat shrink. It is a pretty standard way of spicing or repairing wires in the automotive world. -Enjoy! Want to support us AND get early access to the SMA videos as...
Buick Encore -Towed In, No Crank, No Communication - THE FIX
Просмотров 116 тыс.Месяц назад
In a previous video I had a look at a customer's 2018 Buick Encore that had the entire high speed data bus taken down by the rear differential module. Customer wants it fixed and the parts are here so let's find out if we were correct. -Enjoy! Want to support us AND get early access to the SMA videos as they are uploaded? Consider joining the SMA "RUclips Membership" by clicking here: ruclips.n...
Buick Encore -Towed In, No Crank, No Communication
Просмотров 147 тыс.Месяц назад
Buick Encore -Towed In, No Crank, No Communication
SMA Gets A Come Back! Viewers Were Right! I Should Have Changed Everything!
Просмотров 147 тыс.Месяц назад
SMA Gets A Come Back! Viewers Were Right! I Should Have Changed Everything!
Used Car Guy Auction Special! Rich Running '05 Equinox 3.4 - Part II
Просмотров 132 тыс.Месяц назад
Used Car Guy Auction Special! Rich Running '05 Equinox 3.4 - Part II
Used Car Guy Auction Special! Rich Running '05 Equinox 3.4 - Part I
Просмотров 128 тыс.Месяц назад
Used Car Guy Auction Special! Rich Running '05 Equinox 3.4 - Part I
Rotted Out Toyota Prius - Getting A New Lease On Life - Part II
Просмотров 101 тыс.Месяц назад
Rotted Out Toyota Prius - Getting A New Lease On Life - Part II
Rotted Out Toyota Prius - Getting A New Lease On Life - Part I
Просмотров 172 тыс.Месяц назад
Rotted Out Toyota Prius - Getting A New Lease On Life - Part I
The "Other Shop" Told This Lady She Needed A New Instrument Cluster...
Просмотров 603 тыс.Месяц назад
The "Other Shop" Told This Lady She Needed A New Instrument Cluster...
Why Crimp & Seal Butt Connectors FAIL!
Просмотров 151 тыс.Месяц назад
Why Crimp & Seal Butt Connectors FAIL!
'13 Chevy Silverado - Finding The EVAP Leak
Просмотров 92 тыс.Месяц назад
'13 Chevy Silverado - Finding The EVAP Leak
'98 GMC Sonoma - A/C Compressor
Просмотров 84 тыс.Месяц назад
'98 GMC Sonoma - A/C Compressor
Nissan Frontier - Lower Ball Joints, Pads, Rotors & Calipers
Просмотров 98 тыс.Месяц назад
Nissan Frontier - Lower Ball Joints, Pads, Rotors & Calipers
Hyundai SantaFe - Surging Lights? New Alternator & New Battery
Просмотров 170 тыс.Месяц назад
Hyundai SantaFe - Surging Lights? New Alternator & New Battery
Save The Cat! Weld On A Flange
Просмотров 98 тыс.Месяц назад
Save The Cat! Weld On A Flange
I Thought It Was All Over For This GMC
Просмотров 170 тыс.2 месяца назад
I Thought It Was All Over For This GMC
Chevy Cruze - Leaking Water Outlet
Просмотров 94 тыс.2 месяца назад
Chevy Cruze - Leaking Water Outlet
Dodge Journey - Flex Pipe Replacement & Y-Pipe Repairs
Просмотров 92 тыс.2 месяца назад
Dodge Journey - Flex Pipe Replacement & Y-Pipe Repairs

Комментарии

  • @Shododaan
    @Shododaan 8 часов назад

    I'm happy that you have done another basic electronics analysis and brought us in to watch it progress. Great work Eric!

  • @PhillipBailey
    @PhillipBailey 8 часов назад

    Excellent lesson there. 👏

  • @56TimBer
    @56TimBer 8 часов назад

    I fixed photocopiers before I retired, so I always had a bit of time to think over the customer complaint while driving to the site. That thinking led me astray many times, fixing what I thought was the problem, not necessarily the problem the machine actually had.

  • @kenmohler4081
    @kenmohler4081 8 часов назад

    I actually thought I could smell the smoke!

  • @Guysm1l3y
    @Guysm1l3y 8 часов назад

    "Let's see what they were hiding underneath the tape" I'm in this video and I don't like it!

  • @65bugnut
    @65bugnut 8 часов назад

    I remember a wise man who once said, "plan your work, and work the plan". Thanks for showing this. Don't jump to conclusions.

  • @davidthomits544
    @davidthomits544 8 часов назад

    Fiat Fix it again tony

  • @crisprtalk6963
    @crisprtalk6963 8 часов назад

    nice one Eric

  • @tonyfallon3952
    @tonyfallon3952 8 часов назад

    Super diagnoses, the OCD in me would love to see a fix though, this is not a criticism, i really enjoy your content

  • @chadc4796
    @chadc4796 8 часов назад

    Eric, a “potential difference” is just a fancy way of saying subtraction. For example, say there are 20 particles here and 17 over there, then the “potential difference” is 20-17 or 3.

  • @peacefrog0521
    @peacefrog0521 8 часов назад

    Great video - I was hoping you might do another proof by running a jumper cable (or other known good heavy gauge cable) from the starter to the battery terminal, and repeating the voltage drop test. But not sure how practical it is to do so on that car.

  • @Jeremiah.1228
    @Jeremiah.1228 8 часов назад

    This problem happens to my friends car i was fixing before we were thinking it was the alternator and battery between them but so we installed another alternator and another battery only to last a few weeks and happens again 2 times in 1 month Unitl I recheck fuses cables and i noticed the positive terminal end was not really making good contact there was my little big problem solved Now its fixed Always check terminal battery end you never know what will be done to it

  • @carlbyington5185
    @carlbyington5185 8 часов назад

    It's because...... you're the MAN !!

  • @markmichlewicz5141
    @markmichlewicz5141 8 часов назад

    Lesson learned right there.its hard to not jump right to the fix when the flat rate clock is ticking.but it could save me buying a starter .I have to tell myself to slow down to go fast.

  • @glassvial
    @glassvial 8 часов назад

    I'd like to see a part 2 also, I can just imagine those positive battery cables going all over the place under the hood.

  • @ellobodorado3593
    @ellobodorado3593 8 часов назад

    😳😳😳💪🙏🙏🙏🙏💪💪💪💪💪🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴

  • @randyhughes5160
    @randyhughes5160 8 часов назад

    Good basics but if you could teach basics AAA would go broke

  • @justsumguy2u
    @justsumguy2u 8 часов назад

    My first step would've been checking the air in the spare tire

  • @justinwatch
    @justinwatch 8 часов назад

    Is the owner of that vehicle Nate the Hoof Guy because it looks like there's some salicylic acid on that terminal with a wrap. 😂

  • @bwlyon
    @bwlyon 8 часов назад

    Keep us posted so we can see the drama unfold. On the next episode of of SMA, did Mr. O solve the mystery of the clicking starter, or was it two problems that at first glance was only one? Will Mr. O win the lottery and call Mrs O and tell her he’s calling in rich? Tune in next week to find out! Same O time same O channel. 😂

  • @themalewhale59
    @themalewhale59 8 часов назад

    Gravy! If you ain't a meat head. Which Dr O ain't.

  • @stanleyszymanski8507
    @stanleyszymanski8507 8 часов назад

    shouldn't you remove the neg cable to play with plus clamp?

  • @reddpanda3243
    @reddpanda3243 8 часов назад

    Oh, the old "Bad Cables" trick. Oldest trick in the book. Eric, you sound kinda like my Dad...he'd say: "You don't know, till you know." Later I'd hear, "Now you know."

  • @sefaucon3839
    @sefaucon3839 9 часов назад

    Still , fantastic You are top gun !!!!!!!! We keep on learning Show thar to Miss O.

  • @kevinelsdon273
    @kevinelsdon273 9 часов назад

    Finally! Eric O working on Jap Crap! (I use that term with love!!) Thanks for making my post surgery boring recuperation not boring!

  • @David..R
    @David..R 9 часов назад

    I knew last week that the cable connection at the battery was bad.

  • @TonyGingrich
    @TonyGingrich 9 часов назад

    Since you called us out... I'll toot my own horn: I probably would have discovered the bad connection very bright and early. Any time I get a car with voltage problems, my habit is to immediately wiggle the battery cables. Maybe it's a demographic thing? For whatever reason, many people in my area don't like tight battery connections. I come across that so often that I've come to expect it.

  • @tiredagain6722
    @tiredagain6722 9 часов назад

    Do you measure banshees in Canada units or freedom units? 😊

  • @InquisitiveSearcher
    @InquisitiveSearcher 9 часов назад

    I had a Chevy S-10 on which I found a corroded starter cable. I thought I would just trim off an inch or so and would be good. Not so. I had my heavy cable cutters and I cut that first inch and still saw corrosion. Another inch, then another inch and another. by the time I found good clean copper I was 1/3 the way down the cable. Getting at the starter to replace the whole cable was, for me and my situation, going to be a difficult job. So.... I went to Home Depot and found I could get a inline cable splice specifically for that gauge of cable. It was more or less a heavy cylinder of brass with allen screws and a heavy duty heat shrink tube to cover it all up. It was a piece of cake to install and I used my heavy duty heat gun to contract the heat shrink tube till the gooey stuff came out both ends. I think that "patch" would have lasted forever, except the pickup was hit and totaled while it was sitting parked by someone with a run away truck with no breaks. 🥺 I liked that pickup.😥

  • @smokeskull
    @smokeskull 9 часов назад

    And so you really appreciate that new starter I also replaced the battery cables. MOST SHOPS

    • @fascistpedant758
      @fascistpedant758 8 часов назад

      We can't warranty the starter if we don't replace the cables.

  • @John_Ridley
    @John_Ridley 9 часов назад

    I was thinking, with a drop like that, just engage the starter until it starts to smoke to find the problem.

  • @stephano6793
    @stephano6793 9 часов назад

    7:00 A little Brake Kleen and then a few drops of Fluid Film on the pivot. 👍

  • @dB_944
    @dB_944 9 часов назад

    Your smokin’, Eric!!! 😂

  • @dB_944
    @dB_944 9 часов назад

    That diag was sizzlin’!!! 😊

  • @robc5955
    @robc5955 9 часов назад

    Oh yeah, I’d have been well on the way to fitting a new engine, never mind a starter.

  • @mattstewart4971
    @mattstewart4971 9 часов назад

    Nice example. E!!!

  • @bourbonlife8878
    @bourbonlife8878 9 часов назад

    I would have done three used engine swaps and then found the corroded cables by accident. If I'm lucky.

  • @karlschmitt6231
    @karlschmitt6231 9 часов назад

    Excellent video as usual !

  • @jimmy3le9plus
    @jimmy3le9plus 9 часов назад

    Also, can we please have a Part 2 on this ???

  • @HueToobBlows
    @HueToobBlows 9 часов назад

    Need to give her a bottle of wine to have with all that cheese.

  • @kevinnewcome9292
    @kevinnewcome9292 9 часов назад

    Especially when it’s a pain in the hoo hoo to get to starter. Do your checking of the contacts!!

  • @jayceasar2661
    @jayceasar2661 9 часов назад

    im learning great things from you sir....great job and knowledge

  • @jimmy3le9plus
    @jimmy3le9plus 9 часов назад

    I would've checked the battery terminal first a 100%

  • @ronaldbrosius7488
    @ronaldbrosius7488 9 часов назад

    Anyone on here that says they would have checked that before is full of crap!! They would have checked it after they put a new starter in, when that didn't work 😂

  • @waydewynn4191
    @waydewynn4191 9 часов назад

    I would have checked the battery terminal before I pulled the intake manifold but that's just how I roll.

  • @paulstandaert5709
    @paulstandaert5709 9 часов назад

    With the amount of starters that I have replaced on these old Hondas, I probably would have been out a starter, too.

  • @Dirthauler65
    @Dirthauler65 9 часов назад

    I definitely would have checked that first...LMFAO, J/K Eric, have a great day!!

  • @tucksmith8300
    @tucksmith8300 9 часов назад

    I believe it had a bad ground

  • @deesnutz42069
    @deesnutz42069 9 часов назад

    surprise hondon't start? I'm in. I'm gonna guess cruddy connections.

  • @I-sed-no
    @I-sed-no 9 часов назад

    I put one brake pad on backwards once. It happens.