Another Shop Takes This Customer For $900 And It's Still Broke

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In this video I have a look at a customers 2019 Ford F-250 that has a list of complaints. No power windows, locks, radio or heater controls. The dealer that sold the truck to him made a call on the BCM, charged him $900 and its now has more lights on than it came in with. Now the Air Bag and TPMS light are on along with the original problem. Let's have a look.
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@SouthMainAuto Ай бұрын

*PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT* - If you are watching this video on 3/24/24 or 3/25/24 and you don't fall asleep before the end screen and you see part II is listed as "Members Only." *DO NOT PANIC* Do not send me nasty emails, don't unsubscribe, don't tell me I am an asshole or a sellout in the comments and *DO NOT CALL MY SHOP* to tell me you can't watch it. The part II will be posted on the 26th at 6am just like *I ALWAYS DO.* The reason it says members only is because there are some folks that support our KZfaq channel by becoming a "KZfaq Member" and it gives them early access to all videos I put out. Take a breath, slow down, everything is gonna be OK. Thanks for watching! -Eric O.

@Sicktrickintuner Ай бұрын

People have really done that? Wth is wrong with them?

@donniev8181 Ай бұрын

Blame it on the rain!

@joel.3112 Ай бұрын

Love the comment Eric O .Didn't know anything about becoming a member I'm going to check it out and maybe become a SMA member.

@Jim-ie6uf Ай бұрын

@@donniev8181r That would be a great name for a song.

@SouthMainAuto Ай бұрын

Dude you have no idea... @@Sicktrickintuner

@donakahorse Ай бұрын

I have to say, your ability to diagnose, then explain what you're doing, and why you're doing it, is unsurpassed in the cartube community. I appreciate it.

@troysmith9453 Ай бұрын

Yeah man that shit is crazy how he does that but if you look at it it's much easier.

@mikebishop2838 Ай бұрын

Yeah - I gotta say - he's one of the best diagnostic/explanation guy out there.

@johnslesinger7109 Ай бұрын

I agree. I watched another guy who everyone claims is the ace diagnostic. Most work is done outside, rain or shine, shaky videos, and very hard to follow.

@donakahorse Ай бұрын

@@johnslesinger7109 I used to watch another guy I thought was pretty good too, until the day he claimed a diagnostic tool that was left under the hood by someone else who had been working on the vehicle. Having had my share of tools stolen, I won't condone it. I won't say who it was, people can make their own decisions. I value integrity.

@donakahorse Ай бұрын

@@johnslesinger7109 I think we all see things from different perspectives. Just because we don't see the appeal of someone else, doesn't mean others don't view their presentation different. I'm just glad Eric does what he does. :)

@ronicard Ай бұрын

Heck of a job, Eric O. The fact that someone else told him "Maybe the guy at South Main Auto can fix it" tells you that you're doing it the right way and people notice.

@522viper 25 күн бұрын

Real.

@mikeglasgow9618 Ай бұрын

Im a retired HVAC tech. Went to a customer's house that stated his blower moter on his furnace ran constantly. I looked at his control board while he watched me standing with a cane with a rubber stopper on the bottom. I asked him if i could borrow his cane. I tapped the side of the furnace and the blower shut off. I told him it would just cost $ 89.00 for the service call. Dumbfounded,,, he ask will iw work now. I told him i I was just joking around. He had a bad/stuck blower relay. The 89 dollars was knowing where to tap it. The elderly man laughed his ass off. Blower relay on truck. 4 quarter inch spades. Done deal. When i was done he ask,,, how much really. I said, man. FIGHTING ON IWO JIMA. YOU'VE ALREADY PAID THE BILL. DECORATED SOLDIER, 3 PURPLE HEARTS, SILVER STAR, BRONZE STAR WITH VALOR, TWO COMBAT INFANTRY BADGES, WWII AND KOREA BATTLES, I COULDN'T CHARGE THE OLD MAN ONE PENNY !!!

@fukashima6586 Ай бұрын

Only fools work for free

@bill360 Ай бұрын

Your a fine man

@XantheFIN Ай бұрын

Knowledge which comes from years experience does not always translate to free food.

@mikeglasgow9618 29 күн бұрын

I see , I must believe that YOU ARE NOT A VETERAN WHO HAS SERVED.....I AM ! OF COURSE HE WAS " ENTITLED "

@shaun9156 25 күн бұрын

@@XantheFIN lmao, bet you are a super knowledgeable person....

@techmarc6996 Ай бұрын

"Tired of mechanic shops & dealerships taking your wallet for a good cleaning? Come on down to South Main Auto. Where Mr. O will show you how badly you got robbed" (This would make great parody commercial.). Excellent work Sir!

@stevenwinfield9877 Ай бұрын

This guy is the difference between a real mechanic and one who turns wrenches.

@dwreed63 Ай бұрын

💯

@wendwllhickey6426 Ай бұрын

To many parts changers out there .

@leonidas953 Ай бұрын

In my book he’s a diagnostician not a monkey parts swapper.

@MickayG Ай бұрын

I wouldn't be that harsh... there are good mechanics out there that do not have the diagnostic prowess Eric has. I'd say you've got three kinds of mechanics... fitters (wrench turners/part replacers), mechanics (have good mechanical knowledge) and diagnosticians... Eric belongs to the last group and they are VERY rare. Why do I say this? My mechanic is very good, he can take apart virtually any engine and gearbox and fix them... he does know the basics when it comes to the electronics, but absolutely NOT on the level Eric can and needs outside help with the difficult ones. And Eric will probably never operate and rebuild a gearbox like my mechanic can... that's a specialty not every mechanic has.

@mph5896 Ай бұрын

Unfortunately the repair here would be a 1/2 a day diag/repair of a good techs time. Maybe longer. I would have no issue paying that, but others balk and cry foul. Most techs are not even given more than an hour to get into this.

@stevenmartin4889 Ай бұрын

Eric o exemplifies the difference between a wrench turner / parts charger and a mechanic. Eric o is one of the few mechanic KZfaqrs that is actually a real mechanic

@chrisdehn5492 Ай бұрын

Calling him a mechanic is an insult. He is a technician

@bluhuptie 28 күн бұрын

It's technician ! As you can see he didn't even touch a 'hand tool' at all

@GripFreak 21 күн бұрын

@@chrisdehn5492 Why would being called a mechanic an insult? Can you explain the difference? Are you aware of why and when the term automotive technicians came into use? BTW, it's okay to say you don't know. Your ego is not your amigo.

@stevemason1799 Ай бұрын

Farmers and ranchers tend to look out the side window as much as the windshield while checking their animals so we tend to drive over things like bruch and small trees. I've been guilty of tearing out wiring harness, 4x4 shift lever linkage, 4x4 vacuum hoses, and spare tire valve stems. Hey it's a farm truck,it should go almost every where my tractor goes 😂

@mrmotofy Ай бұрын

Sounds like a Monster Truck would be applicable

@alexb1528 Ай бұрын

man i swear after working 6 days this week as a technician myself, i dont want to even think about cars but i can't resist watching you work. Great find as always.

@stevenp4821 Ай бұрын

Eric O - The Green Crusty Hound Dog

@cecilprice9187 Ай бұрын

Drive vice Grip garage hes funny.

@AwakeDude911 Ай бұрын

thats why you never buy a mechanics used car either... ive walked away a few times when i found out what they did for a living...BYE ....

@markmay1655 Ай бұрын

@@stevenp4821I thought the Green Crusty was the New York State mascot

@unwired1281 Ай бұрын

I like when Eric talks kind of soft to the problem like he doesn’t want to scare it away. 😂

@supergeekjay 28 күн бұрын

Heh, I do that when I catch spiders, I use Eric's voice, "C'mon little fella, hey little guy!"

@rayadouno7811 29 күн бұрын

The diference between a dealer who will replace your entire modules for brand new ones and harnesses and this guy who gets down to the real problem and FIXES IT to make it a solution! Great work man! 😊

@robertbenavidez7164 Ай бұрын

As a technician myself with 43 yrs behind my belt? This is how sometimes u have to be a detective and lots of luck finding out Who? What? Where? When? And why? 😂😂😂😂 nothing more time consuming than finding other people's mistakes and poor work. GREAT JOB!...

@dB_944 Ай бұрын

I love that neon check engine light on the wall. 😊

@SouthMainAuto Ай бұрын

Me too!

@BigPapa_2001 Ай бұрын

@@SouthMainAutoI'm afraid your shop won't pass inspection though because it's lit up.

@scottzehrung4829 Ай бұрын

The Money 💰 Light!

@theciscotech Ай бұрын

You need one with money light wrote below it lol.

@wayupnort6271 Ай бұрын

Uhm, that’s a helicopter. 😂😆👍🏻

@abw121 Ай бұрын

Eric even printed out a full wiring diagram and then taped it together! This is going to great!

@digi3218 Ай бұрын

I think he did it for us 😊

@simonparkinson1053 Ай бұрын

If you've ever used original Mercedes diagrams, they're usually large format but split into A4 (~letter) pages with overlap and have cut and paste marks at every boundary.

@I_Died_2_Weeks_Ago Ай бұрын

It's the only way in Aviation. One page is folded and as long as your arm. I did it all the time in the Navy fixing C-130s.

@aplund Ай бұрын

Broken wires are seemingly the last thing dealers consider.

@davelowets Ай бұрын

It IS, and can be quite difficult to locate sometimes

@steveschilling5966 Ай бұрын

had one were the installed mudflaps and put a screw into a harness and killed all the lights on a ford van dealer couldn't find the problem 1000$ later.

@bryanjacobs5897 Ай бұрын

Not here at GMC lol

@carguy1312 Ай бұрын

Ford dealer techs just assume it’s a bad part lol.

@jaimecalderon1432 Ай бұрын

So dont take automobiles to dealerships for diagnoses/intermittent issues, because most likely they won't be able to figure out complex issues??

@BigHappysPlace Ай бұрын

I had a friend bring me their 89 Dakota the other day, He had several items that where not working. Headlights, buzzer, radio. I looked at the bulk head connector and saw all the green puss. Had it fixed without even breaking out the test light. :D

@geoffreyrose3327 Ай бұрын

People commenting on the dirt but seemingly didn’t learn a thing from watching this video. Great job as always and I’m glad there are great mechanics like yourself and are willing to share your knowledge online. I’m 60 now but grew up working on a farm my whole life until the military found me. Nothing makes a farmer happier than an honest mechanic that is willing to fix their equipment and be honest at the same time. Thank you for helping a farmer and educating us !

@robertsmith2956 Ай бұрын

I sort of miss springtime with natural fertilizer. After one season you don't even notice it.

@joeshmow1583 Ай бұрын

@@robertsmith2956 as grandad always says gotta love that smell of $$$$ lol

@geoffreyrose3327 Ай бұрын

@@robertsmith2956 fully cleaning out the barn in the springtime after horrendous winters were definitively something special. I would keep feeding candy canes into my mouth and tried to never breathe in through my nose. Thinking back, it was a good time driving the tractor way back in the field through a slew of snow to unload the trailer by hand with a shovel and a pitchfork

@danielgonzalez-ze7hr 10 күн бұрын

Good Day Eric, quick question what program do you use for the wiring diagram’s? If it’s ok to ask .

@robertsmith2956 5 күн бұрын

@@danielgonzalez-ze7hr The AllDate subscription has them. I get some from my library web page. They are not as complete, and a nightmare to follow.

@kennyquad Ай бұрын

Farmer gets stuck in cow puckey, grabs big ol Deere and throws a strap around receiver hitch tube and snags this harness. Give it some time for the green crusties to grow and then go in for the supper duper platinum warranty.

@larrymoney1127 Ай бұрын

You might be on to something

@hookin1 Ай бұрын

As a wrecker driver that was my exact first thought, judging by the location and the damage to the harness

@patbfd Ай бұрын

Bingo!

@mattmanyam Ай бұрын

I was thinking along the same lines.

@johnbircher3513 Ай бұрын

Ditto. Saved me from the typing

@2DogsVlogs Ай бұрын

Love how you don't give a crap about crap. Doing my apprenticeship my boss wouldn't touch it and would charge the customer $100 for cleaning. It was a city garage. Out here we are surrounded by farms and there is nothing but crap. I live in town (130,000 people) and whenever it rains it smells crappy because the amount dropped by cars & trucks going up and down the street. It makes the grass grow crazy.

@TheGreatGastronaut Ай бұрын

This was an incredible practical demonstration of troubleshooting. It doesn’t matter if it’s automotive, medicine or datacenters, the process is the same and the methodology identical. This is something schools don’t do a good job of teaching and Eric, you consistently demonstrate a logical, deductive approach. Kudos!

@craigsparton Ай бұрын

Nice find. Recently fixed a Fusion where the entire MS-CAN was dead. No IPM, no heater controls, no power window operation, etc. HS-CAN was fine and all the modules communicated. I measured the resistance of the MS-CAN bus and it was 47 ohms. Aha! Something was adding resistance. On that vehicle the BCM and IPM had the 120 ohm termination resistors. Unplugged those, still had 220 ohms on the bus. Nothing jumped out as a likely suspect so I went with the "unplug what's easiest" method. Resistance went infinite when I unplugged the passenger's door connector. It turns out that vehicle had two types of doors, one with power window switches that operated on the MS-CAN bus, and one with conventional power windows. And of course both doors use the same connector. This vehicle had bus driven windows. Someone had replaced the door with a conventional door. Painted it well too, couldn't tell until I removed the door trim. The connector for the replacement door was pinned differently, and two of the wires for the power mirror were across the MS-CAN bus. Removing those wires from the connector fixed the issue. Well, except for the passenger's side windows, which would have required replacing the door and he didn't want to do that. That's the problem with putting everything on a bus. Yes you save wiring, but one tiny issue can kill everything.

@kj5190 Ай бұрын

Out of all the videos of yours I have watched, I have never seen any of them to be stupid. You have been one of the best diagnostic technicians I have ever seen. You have been a godsend to many people who have never done certain things, given up and paid hundreds to have a mechanic not fix the problem then see one of your videos and they do the face to palm and fix it themselves. Thank you for all of your videos.

@DJJ81 Ай бұрын

“Look at that, old son”. Been a mechanic off and on for a couple decades and I love how fun Eric can be without the usual shop language the rest of us constantly rely on

@williamkraft5574 Ай бұрын

The way you analyze potential problems blows my mind. I'm in awe of your skills.

@3wheelmaniac Ай бұрын

Classic "What guy doesn't like getting lucky" lol

@robertschwarz1568 Ай бұрын

I tell my students to print out the multi-page diagrams and tape them together! Come up with an attack plan before you even break out the meter! Love your approach! South Main Auto videos are my Sub Plans!

@onepingonlyvasily Ай бұрын

No better back up plan to have "May the Schwartz be with you"

@ryanalexander984 Ай бұрын

I work on school buses and it is a pain in the neck to find wiring diagrams. I should have stayed working on cars and trucks. I miss diagrams.

@steelwheels327 Ай бұрын

Eric is a sooo good & equally humble . Him and Ivan are in a Elite group

@nelsonglass6 6 күн бұрын

A very systematic approach, it wins out the door… great work

@onthewayup Ай бұрын

I find myself fixing things just like this......all the time. Dealers do NOT teach their techs how to solve problems. Just replace parts. Ive always enjoyed watching every single episode of yours....i learn something every time

@LeverPhile Ай бұрын

I bet Dealers don't pay their techs for time spent diagnosing.

@mph5896 Ай бұрын

@@LeverPhile Manufactures pulled all the $ out of being a tech. It's unfair to ask people to work for free. So good people bail from the industry and move on. Cant blame them.

@onthewayup Ай бұрын

That could be, never thought of that. @@LeverPhile

@LeverPhile Ай бұрын

@@mph5896 I wasn't blaming the techs. Re read my comment. Blame the dealers and increasingly manufacturers that are designing cars to be unrepairable or very costly to repair. Customers also don't like paying for diagnosis, so they can also be a part of the problem as well.

@paulmoir4452 Ай бұрын

I'm responsible to teach diagnostics, but I don't think I can really teach diagnostics. I think it's a talent. Some are naturally gifted, others not. But to be great, both have to practice. You can be gifted and practice less, or you can be less gifted and work harder: doesn't matter in the end. As a teacher, you can maybe guide and schedule practice, but ultimately you build your competence by practice.

@KenOcon-uz3dl Ай бұрын

Don’t apologize for spending time preparing. Always remember the 7P’s. Which I call “P to the power of 7”. Prior Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance.

@rodwhite3600 Ай бұрын

By far, the most thorough strategy based diagnostiction on the internet. Pay attention, youngn's you won't learn this in the classroom. Great job, sir! If closer, you would have all of my business.

@toddhoffmaster6057 Ай бұрын

This is yet another great example of why Eric is the man when it comes to diagnosis. Who would of thought that the radio and heater control would be affected for a 20 pin module at the rear bumper - Eric O. that's who!

@user-pu3wc6xf2u Ай бұрын

Woke up and 6 seconds later I get an SMA video, that’s a great start to the day!

@garyhennessey3621 Ай бұрын

Another thing, Josh is a very fortunate guy to have you as a mentor. You have excellent teaching skills.

@ghost37666 15 күн бұрын

19:33 Your tone and grin when you found that crusty connector, oh man it made me grin too. Sound of victory, Eric.

@williamalley4976 Ай бұрын

I owned a auto repair shop Here in Ohio and it was in a Farming community. One of My customers was a Farm and Pork operation with several Trucks and personal Car's also. I did all the service and repair's for this farm as well a tires for all of the fleet. I had a employee that did tire work and He complained to Me about the smell of the Pig dodo and said do You know what that smells like under there? and I told Him Yes It smells like Money to Me! He didn't have much of a sense of humor but He got the message! I'm retired now and like this Channel as it keep's Me in the Loop on what's going on in the repair world.

@KillaninjaFC Ай бұрын

100% agree. Don’t like the smell then wear a mask, or make way for someone who has got with the program already

@kennethbode2017 Ай бұрын

I worked in a steel mill for 45 years. Boss always said we aren't in business to make steel, we're here to make money. Some of the best money is earned from unpleasant places to work.

@lustfulvengance Ай бұрын

Yeah I work for a municipality and most of what I do is work on trash trucks, the best ones are the ones that are loaded and broke down with juices dripping out from everywhere 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@Todd66 Ай бұрын

I’m never not amazed at this man’s diagnostic skills. E could be a detective and probably solve decades old cases no one else could solve. I FREAKEN LUV ME SUM SMA and look forward to the 26th for the fix. ❤

@Riqsuav1 Ай бұрын

Best mechanic ive seen!! Wish we could clone him lol

@92Pony Ай бұрын

@@Riqsuav1 Eric and AMD - aka Car Care Nut (Toyota/Lexus channel). I wish I could clone them both and have them open shops in my town!!!

@stevevogelman3360 Ай бұрын

This video is not stupid. It’s brilliant work. Very very well done.

@Tyler839201 29 күн бұрын

I own a shop in Oklahoma. I noticed a few months ago while moving a F350 with it's bed off, it shared pretty much all symptoms with the truck in your video. When I started this video, I immediately was curious if it was due to one of the connectors related to the bed. Was happy to see it was, and it was an easy fix! Just not the easiest to find. Your diagnosing skills are excellent!

@PatrickJago Ай бұрын

Looking for green crusties should be taught in auto shop class. Thank you for teaching me.

@flagmichael Ай бұрын

The Green Crusties appear so often on SMA that they should be getting royalties.

@tommyk1073 Ай бұрын

Mechanics like yourself are becoming more rare these days. Whereas you enjoy the troubleshooting, or the diagnostic part of repairs, most younger mechanics these days want to slap on a new part and say it’s repaired. Many repairs today are no longer simple..it requires some sit down time to read and understand schematics, and it seems very few want to take the time to actually LEARN what is going on. It’s obvious now why so many customers bring their vehicle to you..well done..👊🏻🇺🇸

@erikgranse9709 Ай бұрын

Mechanics like Eric have always been rare. The parts cannon is the main tool in most mechanic's kits.

@cameronbernard493 Ай бұрын

What yall don't understand is how most mechanics are paid. (Not condoning shotty work) but I guarantee the guy who worked on this is flat rate making maybe $25-30 an hour. Probaly got paid 1 hour for diag, like most places. So dude make like $20 after taxes. More than likely. Idk how good of a job people expect someone to do for $20. Barely pays for lunch nowadays.

@stephenurban9880 29 күн бұрын

This video shows the VAST difference between a troubleshooter and a parts changer.

@brenden2.0mckeon2 11 күн бұрын

I’m so glad to have found your channel. I’m now retired, but used to work as an A/C, electrical, trim tech with Chrysler and I totally relate with you. You’re a star in my book Mr. Eric O!!

@dukwdriver2909 Ай бұрын

Again, common sense and basic visual inspection outsmarts the guy who just reads fault codes and changes bits. If the wiring is not intact no amount of new modules will fix it. Good job.

@Leonarco333 Ай бұрын

But it did put a couple bills in the service writer’s pocket. Or maybe his coke dealer’s pocket. If the tech would have found the actual problem the service writer would have told the customer he needs a new harness.

@jeffreyweinzierl1509 Ай бұрын

Back in the day I did most of the diagnostic work at the Buick Pontiac GMC dealership I worked at. The biggest part of the time, I found problems by just performing the visual inspection. It's the most important part of the diagnostic procedure.

@lustfulvengance Ай бұрын

Yep it's amazing what you can find by just looking at things, people look at me like I'm some superhero or something and I'm like bro all I did is use my eyes 🤣🤣🤣

@TIREDOFEVIL Ай бұрын

Mr. Unicorn, thank you for showing your followers what a true mechanic does for a living, not one of todays Technicians who were taught what to think, not how to think. Retired thinking mechanic.

@danieljohnson8437 Ай бұрын

Thank you for taking me along. Excellent

@letsgobrandon5814 Ай бұрын

I'm no farmer. but, I am a mud runner. I do have common sense and respect to rinse my Truck off, before I take it in to have it serviced! Love your woke and dedication! Hope to see your next video soon on fixing this problem on that truck.

@johnohara8504 Ай бұрын

Thank you for staying late, I have a similar truck and I’m not a full time mechanic, this kind of stuff eventually helps guys like me figure stuff out wether it’s exactly this issue but also your troubleshooting technique helps us see it a different way. Your channel has helped me fix my vehicles more than I can count. Thank you

@sonnymetz793 28 күн бұрын

YOU ARE THE ULTIMATE DIAGNOSTIC FREEKING GENIUS!!!!!!

@e.avegarage6449 27 күн бұрын

You are the reason why I do so much more visual inspections!

@riblets1968 Ай бұрын

Crappy video? No way, dude! This one was perfect! I suppose that you could argue that you "got lucky," as you put it, but it seems clear that the diagnostic process you had already begun would eventually have led you there even if you couldn't see it right away. Furthermore, this video underscores the importance of visual inspection, as you rightly indicated. All in all, I think this is a great diagnostic video.

@landontesar3070 Ай бұрын

very well said, also highlights the value of the wiring diagram vs the network depiction on the computer.

@Leonarco333 Ай бұрын

Right. The key to a good visual inspection is figuring out where to look and what you’re expecting to find there.

@ronaldbrosius7488 Ай бұрын

Your customers don't realize how great they have it , with your shop!!! Excellent job as always, post a follow up, after the wiring is done.

@allanarndt3047 Ай бұрын

Being this is a farm truck & I know farmers will do what they need to do to get a job done I had a thought? Could a flat tire in freezing conditions been a start to the melted harness? I’m thinking this person had a flat tire but couldn’t drop the spare tire because the drop mechanism was frozen soooo start a fire under the spare to melt the ice and be able to drop the spare, change the flat so work can continue but things got a little to hot! 😮Knowing a few farmers I could see this being what happened. Great diagnostic skills! 😊

@danobrien5070 Ай бұрын

I love the fact that you go so in depth to find faults on vehicles Great work

@ericwoosley8152 Ай бұрын

Just wanted to say that I truly enjoy your videos. As a farmer, electrician and electrical inspector I appreciate how thourough you are. I grew up on the farm and had to work on all the equipment myself. As much as I enjoyed electrical work I truly hated electrical on vehicles. and tractors. I grew up on carbs, generators and such so I'm old school.

@solargarage Ай бұрын

Love the wiring diagrams and the process. Got to love when we see all the missing modules come back on line.

@gordonfitzsimmons2018 Ай бұрын

Always enjoy watching you work and explain what you are doing but especially enjoy the electrical diagnoses. Thanks ,mate Cheers

@donnickich987 Ай бұрын

Electrical Diagnostic Magician. You're always impressive. Nice job.

@cndream1 Ай бұрын

When the "previous certified mechanic" has exceeded his level of competance. Makes me question his certification and experience. I think they owe him a refund

@TeemarkConvair Ай бұрын

ya think??

@royalblood2405 Ай бұрын

He could be certified in brakes and suspension. And I'm sure he's a far better mechanic than yourself. Sometimes some problems are over people's heads and their boss is demanding something from them they can't deliver

@ihavethedocuments2580 Ай бұрын

Modern cars are extremely complicated with a plethora of micro processors.

@Cautionary_Tale_Harris Ай бұрын

@@royalblood2405That means the previous shop charged the truck owner $900 for a non-fix attempted by one of their mechanics who was in over his head. This is $900 under their "platinum" warranty. They owe him a refund.

@royalblood2405 Ай бұрын

@@Cautionary_Tale_Harris no refunds pal, welcome to the new America

@rockysuperstar1 Ай бұрын

ERIC Nicely done . You are that Farmers HERO :-))

@barry8462 Ай бұрын

Your diagnostics abilities are amazing!

@mcgunner02 Ай бұрын

The visual inspection is always key to the diagnosis, as I have found it helps to explain the information on the scan tools. Thanks, this was GREAT!

@davidkasperek3907 Ай бұрын

Sunday morning coffee and a visit to SMA. 😊👍.

@davidfoulk3078 Ай бұрын

I work at the local sewage treatment plant and I need a starter put on my truck…oh wait…I gotta power wash the “muck” off of my truck first, cuz I would not want to disrespect you like that!!!!

@karlgutenburg9176 Ай бұрын

mmm hepatitis in the eye.

@timd1833 Ай бұрын

I was surprised it wasn't near empty of fuel!!!

@lexteakmialoki5544 Ай бұрын

I remember Eric saying he would rather people don't wash their trucks before bringing it in. Dry crusty dirt was way better then wet mud.

@davidfoulk3078 Ай бұрын

@@lexteakmialoki5544If it were me I would tell customer to thoroughly wash truck and let dry over a day or two and bring it in clean and dry. It’s bad enough that trucks in NYS are rusty and I would have to work around falling rust, yeah that’s another Emergency Room visit story in its self lol, and if customer could not abide by that?? Next customer/job please!!

@williamallen7836 Ай бұрын

@@davidfoulk3078 with drivability issues one does not have the abillity to do this. Plus, when it comes to farmers, time = serious money loss. They don't have 3 to 5 days for their undercarriage to dry in the winter months. Things don't dry out that easy in PRNY during winter months... they freeze solid, making the techs job even harder. In this respect it's like being a doctor, you often have to deal with smelling grimy paitents/vehicles. Lol

@walkaboutmotors Ай бұрын

Outstanding video and attention to detail. Well done!!!

@bearnay7348 Ай бұрын

It never ceases to amaze me how you do this love watching you find wiring problems

@GarnConstructionInc Ай бұрын

The excitement level is contagious when you have a laundry list of codes to plan your first move with! The Experience level is, "off the charts", in all but especially these situations! Thanks Mr. O for another victory ride.

@hahaha12345678993 Ай бұрын

that manure on the truck adds character to it, character development is what the film industry strives for

@ashercohen4739 26 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing I was as excited as you to find the glitch

@martinskraban2112 17 күн бұрын

Great job. More guts should be like you. Smart and honest.

@pete6102 Ай бұрын

eric you are the electrical Man !!!!

@jimandnena4 Ай бұрын

Anyone can fix the problem. FINDING the problem is the craft. I got here late waiting for the coffee to brew. Great video.

@ejwxb2561 Ай бұрын

Well done Eric. Your videos are inspiring good Sir!

@stevoidyt Ай бұрын

Can't wait for part 2. Another excellent diagnosis. Thank you Eric.

@thomasbrassard1321 Ай бұрын

You are something else. Your abilities to find stuff is really remarkable. You should be very proud of yourself for what you do for folks.. Great job

@Leon-qc7fe Ай бұрын

Another great video, Thank You again Eric. I really hope, really really that you are charging for your knowledge and experience. You are like the third or fourth doctor that a patient sees who finally finds and fixes the problem. That is priceless.

@markconnor269 Ай бұрын

Absolutely amazing job Mr O 👌

@rickyj2013 29 күн бұрын

Always a pleasure to watch your diagnostic process. What a good Saturday morning

@BearMD6571 Ай бұрын

I need to say, Eric, that your diagnostic acumen has been honed over the years, and the thought process you have developed has made you a master diagnostician. I love all of your videos, including this ‘boring’ one. I think a small raccoon climbed up into that space after being chased by the farm dog and clawed away at the harness - that’s what ripped off the mounting tabs and beat up/scraped the wires on that group of harnesses. The heat, though, I can’t explain …

@andymoyer7197 Ай бұрын

maybe the racoon was in heat ? (sorry- just had to say that ! )

@randyanderson4360 Ай бұрын

I'm not a FORD guy but I enjoy watching the tracking down of the hulk piss. Keep up the good work EO

@SushiPac Ай бұрын

Nice work Eric!!! Nice find in that connector!!!! I love these videos when it comes to electrical issues causing issues. I’m sure a lot of people don’t like all these wiring diagram videos and they fall asleep but I’m WIDE AWAKE with these videos!!!! Thank you for spending your time filming and editing these videos and balancing your work life and family time I know it can be VERY CHALLENGING!!!! I APPRECIATE YOU!!!

@victorhoyt4352 Ай бұрын

I wish i could just absorb all of your knowledge bro. You literally figure the problem out the 1st time, every time. You seriously make it look easy. I know it's easy for you and is basically 2nd nature for you. I know you always say you don't do anything special and all that mumbo jumbo, but i really dont think you realize how few mechanics there are left that are as skilled and honest as you are. What happened before the customer came to your shop, the whole $900 and nothing fixed thing, is an all to common story nowadays. That is exactly how it happens 85% of the time.

@jeremypilot1015 Ай бұрын

In a way this makes modern cars junk. Everything is multiplexed and relies on current and voltage readings just to run the radio. In the 90s when you're car got a crusty short, the worst that happened was your left rear blinker stopped working. it didn't disable 80% of the cars' ability to work! (Update: you could also fix that short with a pair of wire cutters, electrical tape, a Bic lighter and a six-pack of OV Splits, not seventeen pages of wiring schematics)

@flagmichael Ай бұрын

I would put the blame on the really vulnerable harnesses. I know - most customers would not care, but within a decade or so the reputation of the brand would easily pay for the small incremental expense.

@EternalyRandom Ай бұрын

I agree. The radio doesn't need to know if the window is up/down. And not routed through the rear bumper.

@craigsparton Ай бұрын

Technically this is more networking than multiplexing, but I agree. It saves wiring, because you only need one sensor for each thing you need to sense and all the modules share it. No redundant wiring. Problem is, the bus goes down and everything quits working. Also the 20 gauge wiring they use for these things can't take any abuse at all. If it isn't perfectly routed it's going to break.

@jeremypilot1015 Ай бұрын

Multiplexing is the method used on the car's network. Feel better? lol @@craigsparton

@mattmanyam Ай бұрын

I thought OV Splits only came in cases?? 😁

@klystron1 Ай бұрын

Criminal for a shop to charge if they haven't fixed the problem. Great video thanks.

@GeekBoyMN Ай бұрын

Great diagnosis Eric!

@donh6416 Ай бұрын

You have a terrific understanding of modern electrical systems. I think you like the challenge of locating the problems.

@anderleof Ай бұрын

Why did he pay $900 if he had a warranty?

@2nickles647 6 күн бұрын

Parts are covered under warranty. Not the labour $$$

@Allazander Ай бұрын

"Farmers feed America" so don't worry about a bit of cow crud when they bring a vehicle in. I LOVE that attitude. I can't stand people that look down on farmers, or anyone else that does the manual labor and dirty jobs that keep the nation running. Without them, we'd all be so much worse off.

@JoseJimeniz Ай бұрын

The sentiment about farmers is fine. But it tells me that Dr. O is getting kinda exhausted with negative comments; he has to pro-actively answer the negative comments that he is certain will show up. Like a PTSD response. I wish he, and all KZfaqrs, and TikTokers, could realize that negative comments aren't directed at them. They're just someone idley sharing their thoughts for the world. Yes the comments are on this video, but the video is only one of the voices on the web-page.

@kennethbrown8723 Ай бұрын

Another great diagnosis! You make the complicated look simple!

@bigteeist Ай бұрын

Great job on following the clues for a quick fix 👍🏿

@Jim-ie6uf Ай бұрын

Good thing he had the double platinum super duper secret warranty🤪 Another great video from Eric O’s Last Chance Garage. Not to be confused with the “Last Chance Motel”😅

@kalabash72 Ай бұрын

Pay for a "Platinum" warranty and still end up $900 out of pocket. What a scam!?

@wadepatton2433 Ай бұрын

warranties are far more about boosting sales than getting stuff fixed. Salesmen sell warranties, service managers deny warranty claims. Customer pays both ways. whoot!

@Embermist69 Ай бұрын

The only warranties worth any substantial investment is right from the manufacturer. Third part companies I don’t think they’re worth the paper they are wrote on 99.9% of the time. That said, as always read what is and not covered. So you will be able to make a good informed decision.

@stevewhite3424 Ай бұрын

Legally they are insurance plans and not warranties which is part of the problem

@wadepatton2433 Ай бұрын

@@stevewhite3424it's all about the sales, not the service. Yes--they cover their asses well. We or those who buy extra warranties get to play a bunch of nonsense games trying to get satisfaction under the contract.

@wadepatton2433 Ай бұрын

@@Embermist69 And the value of a "factory warranty" is going to depend completely upon the service department of the "service center". It's not something I can afford, so I fix my stuff.

@johnerway7255 Ай бұрын

Great overview and thinking. Thanks for sharing Eric.

@glenharper3136 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the video Eric.

@bwalker4194 Ай бұрын

Farmer or not, anyone expecting you to deep dive into their vehicle could spend 5 bucks at the U-Spray-It to rinse the damn thing off.

@SouthMainAuto Ай бұрын

Doesn't rinse to well when it is 15 degrees outside....

@stanposthumus7627 Ай бұрын

but u also could rinse away evidence. and it would also be dripping wet crap. not fun at all

@Slicerwizard Ай бұрын

@@SouthMainAutoI would've spent at least $20 at the coin carwash before asking a mechanic to look at it. Yeah, I get it - with most customers it doesn't even register in their heads that a clean interior and exterior is just the decent thing to do. Then again, in this case, it really wasn't necessary, so what do I know... :)

@Utoobsteak Ай бұрын

I worked at a lube and tire shop for years. You wouldn't believe how some people treat their cars. I'm talking floorboards full up to the seats, or even windows, with garbage. Back floors full of dirty diapers, etc... and they get pissed if you decline the complimentary vacuuming. I've even seen weeds sprouting out of the dirt on a dash

@user-xk4vt9ye8j Ай бұрын

In that part of the state you could get it that dirty driving around the block.