Haha it's fun being a detective!

@@Runco990 my 2011 chevys are still on their original drivetrains one malibu lt2 2.4 has 221k and the other traverse awd lt2 literally loaded with everything but towing and navigation 175k not even the dreaded timing chain issues, mobil 1/valvoline full synthetic all the way, synthetic dexron 6 atf in both every 30-60k too, honestly whenever we remember to do it we change it, maintain ur shit people 🤷🏻

News flash: they all break.

Better then the nightmares of a Hyundai!

Thanks Angel! 👍😁

Right on :)

Hi ivan new follower here ,and have a question about tool dc amp meter what type is it and /or where did you get it thanks

Thanks for the feedback Nic! 🙂

Definitely the right tool for the job 😁

Bring it to the dealer.

Actually that's exactly what the mechanic did before calling me 😅

Presumably the voltage/current from the meter is too low to trigger the igniter. But I'd be a bit nervous relying on that. At least with pretensioners an accidental firing is less likely to be dangerous than an airbag, but still expensive..

That's crazy lol

Wo

Yeah, why? He has basic stuff that works fine.

@@mph5896 apologies, but if you have to ask then you would not understand. Be well

His has fine tools, your comment should be directed to the shop owner who used the parts cannon

Lol 😂

It depends on what features are important when you work on cars.if you request full function and works fast,Thinktool pros would fine.

never use a ohm meter to measure the reistance of an air bag it could cause it to go off. How ill measure air bag circuits ill do it with the module unplugged and the air bag unplugged. Usually to verify circuit integrity i look at scan data to see resistance check and if one is high and i suspect air bag or a connector i will take a 2 ohm resistor that i got in my aeswave test lead kit and put it in place of the air bag and see what the scan tool says. if it shows in spec then i know i found the problem.

@@daveyio87 Yup, I've been very careful. Thanks for that. I heard that even static can set it off - not sure how true that is, tho. Like I said, working around them makes me nervous because you hear so many crazy things.

@@kastooMcFry yes static can, just touch any metal surface in the car before touching anything else and you will be fine. also only use a butane soldering iorn when soldering those circuits. there is a chance the heating element in the electric ones could induce a current and trigger an air bag. (thats from GM) I'm a GM World Class Tech, Ivan is definatly on that level with out the certifications, he is a lot better at diag that me, but i'm always getting better, thanks to people like Ivan for making these videos. I also play with high voltage systems which is a lot more dangerous than an air bag, air bag circuits have shorting bars in connectors usually on the air bag side of the connectors to prevent accidental deployment.

@@daveyio87 I hear you there. I'm an electronic engineer by trade so understand how static can totally hose your day up. I'm not a mechanic but help people that can't afford it repair their cars (vets, fixed income people, etc) - like a hobby more than anything, so work on a fair bit of cars. With electronics, static usually just zaps some silicon so there's no real danger - just annoyance. In the case of airbags, there's more at stake so that's where my question comes from: best practices, what to do and not do. Other dangerous stuff like high voltage, high power and RF I'm very comfortable with. Yes, Ivan is a great source of info, definitely. I'm getting an education every time I watch guys like him.

@@kastooMcFry nice. I'm into all types of trades, being a mechanic is more fun if its a hobby, unless you have your own buisness. Flat rate sucks when you care about quality of repairs vs getting things done and moving on. We mechanics always make a ton of money doing side jobs than we do at work haha.

If the owner is costing a new car versus repairing the old one, it will still work out cheaper, particularly if the rest of the car is in good condition. The expensive lesson most people fail to learn is that maintenance is important and shouldn’t be skipped and saves money in the long run.

This was an auction car...now you can see why LOL!

@@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics hopefully still profitable!

@@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics Aha! So somebody did exactly that and made the thing someone else's problem, and quite the problem at that. Beware of auctions too, folks.

How much current can the ohmmeter produce?

Sounds like content for a video

Not yet lol

Maybe some Syrup of Ipicac to make the clog come back up? lol

That's not good for the engine lol

I honestly don't use that test...I want conclusive data.

Yeah very sensitive circuits!

Why would they be glowing?

Definitely a pin issue 👍

Good question!

@@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics lol, the world may never know.

I’m just asking I wanted to hear your opinion I watch your channel to learn I don’t consider myself on your level quite yet

Good question. Fine needle probes are usually ok for this test 👍

There are so many other engines in the running for worst engine ever made.

4.0 was dumped years before this model.

There hasn’t been a good engine in a Ford vehicle since the 70s. Mechanics have bought 6 figure homes because of them. Ford has had more lawsuits for the engines in their vehicles than the amount of VW vehicles getting new emission equipment put on. Every EcoBomb, every PowerJoke, every Triton, every SOHC (minus the 4.6), every Duratech, every zeetec .... not one is known for longevity. Look at this Explorer,, not even 10 years old and it needed a new engine. FoMoCo is trash. Best selling, does not mean it’s the best. McDonalds sells the most burgers by that logic. Failure Of Research & Development

@@bolt_husky There has been some very good Ford engines in recent. 3.0l Vulcan is bulletproof, 5.4l sohc, 2.0l Duratech in the early 2000's cars, 4.6l sohc (like you mentioned), 2v v10. Old 70's and before were worn out at 100k. I agree Ford is trying to do to much as far as engineering, and stumbles. 3.5l 3.7l in these are actually decent engines. They make great power and are decent on fuel. They do have some design stupidity such as internal water pump. I have seen them still running strong with 20k + hours on them.

@@bolt_husky The 4.6 and 5.4L sohc engines are the longest lasting gas engines ford has ever produced. google million mile van.