Audi won't start! I found the problem in 5 minutes with NO scan tool

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11 ай бұрын

It's so frustrating when you get in your car to go somewhere and it won't start. No matter how many times you turn the key the car just won't start. The CAR WIZARD 🧙‍♂️ will show you 1 very easy test you can do that will illuminate 5 different items that could be wrong with your car.
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@philrab 11 ай бұрын

You continue to illustrate the critical difference between mechanics, and parts changers.

@clintprice2123 11 ай бұрын

You left out techs, they can’t survive without a scan tool. Nobody is more savvy than an old school mechanic.

@arricammarques1955 11 ай бұрын

@@clintprice2123 Gifted mechanic triumphs diplomas or tech.

@jeremypike9153 11 ай бұрын

Manufacturers have turned mechanics/technicians into parts changers. The way engineering is going you're really going to be in trouble with electric only vehicles.

@jtanabodee 11 ай бұрын

Not only parts changers, but also money chargers.

@JavierCR25 11 ай бұрын

A mechanic is a problem solver who understands vehicles and it’s systems. “Techs” and modern “mechanics” are just scanner users who swap parts

@JayMaverick 11 ай бұрын

As a hobby mechanic from the era before OBD2, I'm so happy to hear that my problem solving process was very similar to the wizard's.

@mrgmc6314 11 ай бұрын

I'd like to say car wizards word is gold when it comes to his opinion on vehicles and doing honest work !!!

@sporty196071 11 ай бұрын

So many people think that a scan tool just reads out exactly what is wrong, but you have to know how to read it and how to read between the lines, and of course the very basics that you just explained very well. Ps. If you get a 3.5 ford 15 or newer show me a trick to replace the crankshaft sensor. My arthritis makes it almost impossible

@sfshilo 11 ай бұрын

A ton of issues can be resolved with that scan tool, both things can be true of course.

@retrocompaq5212 11 ай бұрын

it can take some time for a module to detect a failure, the car can die before the ecm knowing it

@annieworroll4373 11 ай бұрын

Scan tools tell you where the cars computer noticed something going wrong. But like diagnosing regular computers, the system or subsystem that you first notice doing weird stuff... that might be working fine and just be getting bad input from somewhere else. What it tells you is probably useful for finding the problem, but you need to always keep in mind it might not be the actual problem.

@Oddman1980 11 ай бұрын

And of course, a car that won't start usually won't set a code, since those codes are set when the engine is running.

@wernerdanler2742 11 ай бұрын

@@Oddman1980Yup! 😊

@hotpuppy1 11 ай бұрын

The next question is to figure out WHY the tire is in the condition it is in. Defective tire? Bad alignment? Bent control arm? Bent rim? All of the above? Bushings didn't look that bad. The age isn't a factor and the rest of the tires look OK. Since the car is AWD, they should change all four tires. and for sure get an alignment.

@isbemorph 11 ай бұрын

Definitely looks like too much negative camber on that wheel. I had a front tire worn like that because of bent mcPerson strut. But in this case it must be either loose bushings or wheel bearing.

@InternetzVideoz 11 ай бұрын

Think alignment is an issue. Front is wearing on the inside. Likely swapped to rear. Rinse and repeat. If nothing upfront was found, then alignment.

@fleurdewin7958 11 ай бұрын

I faced something like that before in the past. It was bad strut mounts in the rear.

@jsims2985 11 ай бұрын

Age isn't a factor?!?!

@newman5924 11 ай бұрын

@@jsims2985nope, 7 years isn't really that old.

@gregorymurphy9980 11 ай бұрын

First generation TT is a rolling example of Bauhaus art. Beautiful lines.

@Dakiraun 11 ай бұрын

Very true about our generation (Gen-X) - we grew up with a foot in both worlds, which leads to some interesting problem solving abilities and knowledge. While my field is IT, it's still true in similar ways - lot of analogue tech from the 1970s upward is still there in modern systems, but I find I lot of younger workers don't understand it. The divide is a lot more obvious in cars though, as they remain a very mechanical thing, but, technologically driven. Cool to demonstrate how sometimes going old-school offers the quickest path to resolution.

@herculesrockefeller8969 11 ай бұрын

Poor Gen-Xers. They are smart and hard working, yet the nitwit millennials and Gen-Z get all the attention.

@Dakiraun 11 ай бұрын

@@herculesrockefeller8969Squeaky wheel gets the grease.

@MrTheHillfolk 10 ай бұрын

@yoadrian5897lol spent many a Sunday morning (because Saturday morning cartoons) Typing in some basic program from the back of a cereal box on a trash 80 you could sign out from grade school for the weekends. Spend 2 hours typing to see a blip go across the screen, but first you had to go back and find all your errors 😂 Good freakin times 😂

@JohnGood-fz3vm 11 ай бұрын

Great Tip about the "Either" & also about testing the Intank Pump Motor! I've learned a lot about Diesels, from changing my own fuel filters & listening at the fuel filler opening, for when the pump shuts-off after 25 secs., to prime the system. Although I never have run a Diesel out of fuel before, I have heard stories about how hard it was on the old Mechanical Systems, to bleed the air out of the system. Back when I was hauling RV's, the Factory Fuel Pump that was mounted on the Side of the Cummins 5.9, failed on me & the garage I had it towed to, told me that Mopar had an Factory Upgrade where they re-placed it with an Intank Fuel Pump at a cost of about $1500USD. I had this done & next time I was talking to my employer's husband, he told me that I should have called him, because he was a Dealer for an aftermarket manufacturer that I could have got a re-placement for about $300USD + installation & I wouldn't have been down for a couple days. So what did I learn from this experience? 🤔 That I could have installed the pump myself & got away with the cost of the pump itself & I wouldn't have been down for as long & at least $1200USD richer! 🤢

@markchip1 11 ай бұрын

Wizard! You typically ALWAYS give us the answers to automotive problems but could you tell us about any that have completely baffled you or those that you've had to give up on?? Nobody's perfect - not even the Mighty CAR WIZARD!!

@wayne9518 11 ай бұрын

I heard the Wizard thought he was wrong once, but he was mistaken. 😂

@Wolfpack310 11 ай бұрын

It's always the same with KZfaq mechanics. They always right and best. They never tell how long they searched of camera😂

@InternetDude 11 ай бұрын

@@Wolfpack310yep

@jagmarc 11 ай бұрын

Even quicker Fuel Pump check is just Listen for the Whirr when turn key

@quinnvineep3 11 ай бұрын

There was that one time with hoovies m5 where the car ninja had to fix it after wizard put it back together and there was a problem, but he said he didnt have experience with those cars which is totally fair

@steverichdrummr 11 ай бұрын

Wow Mr. Wizard, I am a total amateur car repair person, yet I literally nailed both these issues in about 10 seconds. I would have done as well as you, except looked at the tires first. I'm so proud of myself right now. Thank you, enjoyed this one.

@MrTheHillfolk 10 ай бұрын

He didn't check the oil , he failed

@roberttoews2775 11 ай бұрын

The way this video was presented reminded me of the late Pat Goss (MotorWeek's Goss' Garage). Very knowledgeable and well spoken.

@DrCh0ngo 11 ай бұрын

A really great and informative video. More tutorials like this please! They’re great for beginners like me.

@1981johnkrop 11 ай бұрын

Very common for the rear bushings to fail and cause the tires to lean inward and ware out the inside of the tire.

@surferdude4487 11 ай бұрын

It's pretty easy to reach under the fender and check tread depth all the way across the tire. My current tires date back to 2017 but they still have some tread left. But, because of age, this is the last summer for those tires.

@rafaeldouglas2065 11 ай бұрын

You are right on the money Wizard. Unfortunately a lot of the young so called mechanics today have not been mentored in the subtleties of proper diagnostic procedures before reaching for computer technology. Computer tech does have its place given the electronic complexity of cars these days but this does not substitute the basics. Great videos.

@keitho64 11 ай бұрын

This is one of the best informational videos on trouble shooting. Keep it simple, test the obvious. I will be keeping a can of starting fluid from now on! Thank you for sharing you common sense wisdom!

@frankstar3417 10 ай бұрын

Again brilliant! Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. You crested a fault tree and then eliminated branches with no fruit. I like how you give credit to the ones who taught us. Very nice!

@andrewl7840 11 ай бұрын

Thank you car wizard for the knowledge, content, and the entertainment. You truly are an educator.

@thebigguy8306 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, Wizard and Mrs. Wizard. Love the Audi TT. A great tip for us shade tree mechanics, post carboretor who kept starting fluid around? Like the 2Vintage channel, always a learning moment

@atticstattic 11 ай бұрын

I stop at the convenience store to get my carbonators..mmm

@18_rabbit 11 ай бұрын

erm, basically most DIY home mechanics have always kept starting fluid around!

@ryanhorsley9965 11 ай бұрын

I love automotive diag content! Thanks for posting this one and I hope to see more diag goodness in the future.

@louisjones2653 11 ай бұрын

Great troubleshooting guide for newer mechanics and DIYers

@Flies2FLL 11 ай бұрын

Sniff its butt. Seriously, if it won't start, go sniff around the exhaust pipe. If you smell gasoline, you probably have an ignition issue. If not, then you might be out of gas, or the fuel pump or it's relay have gone bad. Swap the relay with another and see if it will start. Or, just disconnect the battery for about 30 seconds and try again. This resets the EFI computer, and that may get you going again as well. Great video!

@kevinschiffer1413 11 ай бұрын

I use ‘my car won’t start’ as a troubleshooting example - for IT troubleshooting. Start with the easiest possible cause and work to the more difficult.

@cliffm8112 11 ай бұрын

Just love how Mr wizard goes into simple details .. step by step

@Yugophoto 11 ай бұрын

I guessed the 'test' would be starting fluid. So fast to rule out spark and compression right away. I'm guilty of abusing starting fluid haha. My mr2 lost its fuel pump, and we were able to push it to my garage but driveway is sloped up and we couldn't push the car uphill. So I had my brother in law walk beside the car spraying starting fluid into the intake as I just drove it in. Probably not the best idea but it worked and nothing blew up.

@MarkSmith-js2pu 11 ай бұрын

👍 Ahh, childhood memories! I remember abusing my 63 VW late at night to the point where I broke off the gear shift lever. Got it home with some lucky tools on hand, a smart buddy, and a big screwdriver.

@dbrianhoyt 11 ай бұрын

I have used brake cleaner to start my stubern lawn mower.

@anthonyslazas6413 11 ай бұрын

Perfect video my car wouldn't start today, I had to replace my battery so it will start.

@smesui1799 11 ай бұрын

Wizard, you & Mrs. Wizard are wonderful ! I'm hooked.

@bmca8876 11 ай бұрын

I learned this from a small engine youtuber but I didn't know it could be done with a car engine.more wizardry please 😀

@danrook5757 11 ай бұрын

I hink those are racing tires

@razorrs25 11 ай бұрын

Brilliant information for us Weeeezard. Darn that tire couldn't get any worse. Always check the inside of the tire guys.

@Oddman1980 11 ай бұрын

And be smarter than me, don't check the tire by running your hand over it. Also, whenever I have a vibration or a shake or some other problem that's happening to one or more wheels, I always look for a tire problem. Last weekend I fixed a case of death wobble on my Samurai by getting new tires.

@Happy-Me. 11 ай бұрын

I come from a generation of points and condensers with dwell angle and timing, valves that needed to be adjusted.

@blaketindle4703 11 ай бұрын

Fuel pump was my guess. Starting fluid is an excellent diagnostic tool!

@smesui1799 11 ай бұрын

Down-to-earth Kansas folks ! Encouraging to know there are still REAL people who can actually be called people.

@privateer0561 11 ай бұрын

Same thing happened to my brother's MB. Both rear tires were worn down to the belts on the inside - but you couldn't see the problem casually looking at them from the curb. Those tires were ready to pop at any moment. The fronts looked brand new...

@jacquespoirier9071 11 ай бұрын

method and simplicity always leads to the best answer.

@duancoviero9759 11 ай бұрын

I do love these type of videos learning how to diagnose failed systems.

@702Wolfi 11 ай бұрын

Do you guys think the Quattro/AWD system received some damage due to the rear tires being worn so badly?

@willz1234 11 ай бұрын

although possible its not likely , the newer cars have a better tolerance to worn tires, if it was an old cavalier or calibra or sierra 4x4 in the uk or similar, prob wud blown the transfer box or rear diff before the tyre got that bad hahah

@Busydadgarage717 11 ай бұрын

Understanding the basic principles and being able to test things correctly and actually hear and see the issues kinda feels like a super power. The sense of satisfaction is amazing! Thanks for sharing this approach!

@joncepet 11 ай бұрын

This reminds me of ChrisFix video quite a while back with not starting car. This clearly shows that you need to be methodical and modern tool sometimes can't or won't give you a right answer.

@howlr747 10 ай бұрын

If ever a car wouldn't start, my first check was sniff the exhaust. It tells you straight away whether fuel is actually getting through! Greatly enjoy the vids Wizard! Greetings from UK to Kansas!

@NomHeads 11 ай бұрын

You should do more of these kind of videos!! Diesel related rough idle, egr, turbo issues would be interesting imo

@rosen9425 11 ай бұрын

I don't recall Wizard working on diesels very much or at all even 🤔

@NomHeads 10 ай бұрын

He did work on big diesels in the army so he should know them well @@rosen9425

@elmayimbe_the_amateur_mechanic 11 ай бұрын

It won't start because...Audi 😂😂😂

@bojow8102 11 ай бұрын

Facts 😆

@noonehere1793 11 ай бұрын

And the owner BOUGHT THE CHEAPEST GAS HE COULD FINDO RUN IT ON.

@attackb5349 11 ай бұрын

@@noonehere179310 gallons of recycled junk yard fuel syphoned from random cars about to get crushed. What’s the octane rating? It’s anyone’s guess!!

@thejunkyardmechanicwilliam7848 11 ай бұрын

W/b

@StopTeoriomSpiskowym 11 ай бұрын

like japan not start cause rust

@dagger6467 11 ай бұрын

Best diagnostic that any shadetree mechanic can use that I have seen in a long time. Great video Mr and Mrs Wizard, TY Danialsan for the prep work.

@FinalDriveTV 11 ай бұрын

Yup! We see stuff like this everyday. One that got me was where the fuel pump was working enough to start the car but when you floor it, could not provide enough fuel. Had to measure the fuel pressure for that one.

@blaketindle4703 11 ай бұрын

The Lotus Esprit is one of my favorite cars ever! Can’t wait for the video on it! 😃

@gpr8695 11 ай бұрын

Wizard, Wizard, Wizard, I wish you lived by me ! It's hard to find an honest knowledgeable mechanic. Please keep making videos !

@just_some_internet_guy 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic video! Thanks, Mr. Wizard

@stuartmcluvin4794 11 ай бұрын

That's the BAM 225 2.8T, great engine. Mine easily passed 159,000 without issue. Now pushing 400 hp with internal rebuild ect. 4 wheel drive monster.

@boomerguy9935 11 ай бұрын

There are sooooo many reasons to watch these videos. Thank you, Car Wizard!

@MrDeadline34 11 ай бұрын

One of my new favorite channels the amount of knowledge I be learning is priceless thank you!

@alexisstarsmith1477 11 ай бұрын

Exactly!! near 50yrs of auto work & still diagnostic isn't a computer scanner 1st 😜

@CrazyUncleChris 11 ай бұрын

Diagnostics is the difference between mechanics and parts changers

@ThunderbirdRocket 10 ай бұрын

Super helpful ! Extraordinary detail !! Precise videography !!! I learned lots !!!! Thanks mate 👊🏼 !!!!!

@Blowinshiddup 11 ай бұрын

I learned troubleshooting in the Canadian Air Force. It's helped me more times than I can count...the key thing is look at the cheapest, easiest, and most obvious things first.

@pierrepoitras1798 11 ай бұрын

Love your videos. These are so informative for us simple folks.

@AtownCangri 11 ай бұрын

I've used that sooooooo many times on cars and motorcycles with a no start issue. I always keep a can or 2 in my garage. Saved me so much money.

@mrtyreus0 11 ай бұрын

Great car. A 6 speed 1.8 turbo AWD Audi TT is a work of art

@Max-of4oe 11 ай бұрын

wow thanks for showing us this wizard, very cool trick

@dark0gaming333 11 ай бұрын

solid video i really enjoyed watching!

@hamishcruden7623 11 ай бұрын

Very interesting video, thanks for this... every video you give us increases our knowledge!

@MrPeanut38 11 ай бұрын

Love the oldschool ideas on new cars. Greetings from the Netherlands

@mxss115 11 ай бұрын

I’ve been doing the starter fluid trick for years, don’t even remember where I heard it but it’s been pretty useful. If I go to buy a project car and it starts with a spray, then I know it should be a fairly easy project that just needs some work on the fuel delivery.

@tmprillwitz 11 ай бұрын

Great info, I always love learning to troubleshoot issues the easy way. You are a Wizard Sir!

@greghaselhorst8649 11 ай бұрын

Great advice, thank you. I wish I can find a mechanic like you here locally

@houseofno 11 ай бұрын

Next best thing: Google Maps. Look for at least four stars and a decent number of reviews. Not all reviews are fair or even accurate but even if they "only" manage four out of five stars, if they have a large number of reviews that business at least tries to run an honest shop. Just my two cents worth. Anything under four stars is a trip to Vegas. Buyer beware. Post honest reviews about the business. Over a million people read Google reviews every day and you can even attach photos of your experience. Extremely well done or extremely shoddy work? Let the whole world see it. Help grow good businesses in your community.

@johnmcdermott9559 11 ай бұрын

Good tip...thanks

@Mike54877 11 ай бұрын

Little Cosby sauce works every time

@JamesSmith-qq4jf 11 ай бұрын

Brilliant diagnosis Dr. Wizard

@Mityob67 11 ай бұрын

Cool stuff, thanks for the lesson(s).

@pduffy83usa 11 ай бұрын

Awesome video!!

@phillipsstanley 11 ай бұрын

You made me think someone was in the gas tank....lol

@RobotsCanDoAnything 11 ай бұрын

When any motor becomes seized or has difficulty turning for mechanical reasons it will draw more current until the fuse blows. Great video Wizzard.

@stavroskoulafas2897 11 ай бұрын

Love the problem solving videos 📹

@tedjohnson64 11 ай бұрын

This is by far my favorite type of Car Wizard video: troubleshooting using logic.

@donaldthomason4588 11 ай бұрын

Well done Wizard!

@user-my5hb6gj1y 11 ай бұрын

IM with you, that was first thing i learned combustion engines need in time fire, fuel and air.

@mikeburdi3464 11 ай бұрын

This is pretty much what I have been doing for 30+ years also, except sometimes I'll use combustible brake clean, t-body spray or whatever I have closest at the time, they all work. Starting fluid will get you going though even if you have a pretty weak spark from what I have seen. Whatever it's all good and good video. BTW, I had to re subscribe to your channel again because for some reason KZfaq screws up some of my subscriptions, this has been happening for a few years with certain channels. Keep up the great work!👍🏻👌🏼

@ninja12lawbreaker 11 ай бұрын

Another great installation Wizard

@karstentopp 11 ай бұрын

Worked on "optimizing" 2 stroke engines when I was young. We had no OBD on those 2 strokes. Everything done by hand, eye, ear & nose. Engines need air, gas, spark at the right time. Just do one by one and you will fix it.

@Steverz32 11 ай бұрын

More great self help tips from the car wizard 🧙power probe, one of the best tools money can buy!👍

@noelelnolo9642 10 ай бұрын

Done like a true wizard!!! Great video!

@coburn_karma 11 ай бұрын

That's why I watch your channel.

@tomdrummy4984 11 ай бұрын

I was 2 for 2 🙂. Guessed fuel first…….need two things to start……fuel and spark. Guessed tire next ……but something caused tire to wear that way on one side. Great video ! 👍

@georgebettiol8338 11 ай бұрын

For an internal combustion engine to start, it requires fuel, spark and timing.

@Texmotodad 11 ай бұрын

Yep - the basics. Thx for all you do sir!

@JuanManuelTastzian 11 ай бұрын

Fascinating video, Wizard. Keep up the great work.

@nekite1 11 ай бұрын

I did the quiz...as Meatloaf would say, two outta three ain't bad!

@andrewm.upchurch5567 11 ай бұрын

Very excellent and articulate descriptions and explanations

@BiggeDink 11 ай бұрын

Great video!

@pascaltaillefer1497 10 ай бұрын

Love your videos , i love audis , had a 2018 ttrs we have a q3 2018 and a 2020 s5 sport back and looking to get a tt from avery generations so youy advices are realy handy thank you

@JohnPoletto 11 ай бұрын

Great video wizard!!

@raymond6070 11 ай бұрын

Last fuel pump issue I diagnosed was by sound. Or put better: the lack of it. I had this happen to the Mrs some time ago. Was able to diagnose remotely by having her use her ears. No humming noise when switching on the ignition, no weird things happening on the dash, engine turning as expected... Just about had to be the fuse or fuel pump. Had it towed by a local shop (no, I'm no mechanic) and got the confirmation of my diagnoses. Did not know about the fuel pump vs car signal testing. Great low-tech way of diagnosing. Scan tools are a great tool if used properly.

@HansWurst-iz9cf 11 ай бұрын

Hi, this video is very informative and helpful in many ways. I would like to add a small big detail in correlation with the fuel issue. There are cars that dont get fuel because of a bad crank-sensor, the pump relay gets it "switched current" from the ecu, wich needs a present crank signal to do that. cars like these, incuding mine, also dont prime the fuel pump with "ignition on", the pump runs only when the engine is cranking. My car is a european 28 year old Opel Vectra or Vauxhall Cavalier. The same GM-Engine was also used in North America in early Saturn Vue and L300 models, its the L81 or 54° GM V6 with 3.0L displacement. Keep up the good work !

@aarondavis8433 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, people rely on scan tools a bit too much. You see it in the forums all the time you need a star xentry scanner that costs as much as some cars are worth, to diagnose a bad CPS

@user-sf7kl9uh7k 11 ай бұрын

He literally reads your mind. Genius

@southernshooter 11 ай бұрын

Yes, I have been using starting fluid as a "starting" place for years on everything from lawn mowers, motorcycles, boats and cars. When it starts on starting fluid I know it is fuel related but not so quick to figure out why like you.

@BALLsack156 11 ай бұрын

I absolutely love this channel. Thank you

@proudtexan5513 11 ай бұрын

Excellent video, Wizard!!!

@onanthebarbarian9883 11 ай бұрын

That's a nice little TT. Needs to have the headlights reconditioned and a detail and it will look great.

@markahad6583 11 ай бұрын

Can you imagine if that pump had failed WHILE in your shop? ‘You sabotaged my car, wizard!’😮 Convincing the average customer can be an uphill battle. (Been there, done that). Great job, keep it going my friend.

@vitovitale169 11 ай бұрын

I have an 2010 Audi S5 that I just know the wizard would not know how to fix. It starts and runs fine but it has so many warning lights flashing and so many fault codes that would make for a great entertaining video to run through but I don't have the desire to ship it to his far away shop!

@lastfanstanding999 11 ай бұрын

Those Outty engineers really have things dialed in... Great timing!😂😳🙏

@2011Maynard 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely Brilliant! Thanks for sharing what your years of experience have taught you… Greatly appreciated. 👍👍👍👍👍

@JavierCR25 11 ай бұрын

This is how proper mechanics work, as problems solvers who understand a vehicle’s systems. No matter how complicated, the basics are the same. Wizard is part of a dying breed…