Chevrolet Truck - No Crank, No Start

Chevrolet Truck - No Crank, No Start - Part II

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7 жыл бұрын

Ok, Ok, you waited long enough and you just have to know... did Eric O. make the wrong call!? Remember folks, always double check your work and some times you need to slow down to go fast! Crisis was avoided this time....
Part I : • Chevrolet Truck - No S...
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@int53185 7 жыл бұрын

Did a YT search about a year ago for a car problem. Little did I know that I would be watching Eric almost daily ever since. Go figure.

@christianerance 7 жыл бұрын

Same here. Even my wife knows his voice.

@j_be_bassin9270 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

@movingupautodiagnostics8645 7 жыл бұрын

"Of course I brought my torque wrench.... cli-ck, cli-ck" 😂😂😂😂 You don't disappoint us my friend, we all learn from you. Thanks for posting!

@D93526 7 жыл бұрын

I think these videos where you chase down unique problems are some of my favorite.

@knobrush 7 жыл бұрын

Like the Chevy Cobalt no start video..

@Joseph1NJ 7 жыл бұрын

Luck? Ha, two peices of luck: she got stuck at home, and lucky to have Eric fix it. Eric, not lucky, just good... very good, extraordinary thorough.

@robinsonsauto 7 жыл бұрын

outstanding!!! no need to be disappointed with this one Eric. you fixed it and fixed it right, while educating us all on the value of slowing down to go faster! truly enjoyed it! tip my hat to you sir! great job

@robinsonsauto 7 жыл бұрын

ps, there i was at the park with the kids siting on bench while they played. then you left the Clif hanger!!! found myself rewinding, knee deep in thought searching for a connecter view. that was awesome to say the least!!! be proud bud I know many of us are of you. this may go down as one of those memories! hahaha where were you the day Eric tested us 😂

@tlabrc1989 7 жыл бұрын

Couldnt have said it better myself.Words to live by.

@29auto30 7 жыл бұрын

SMA/Eric,one of the hardest working,honest,generous,mechanics.........EVER!

@mr__No 7 жыл бұрын

I have a feeling he's gonna burn himself out very soon on releasing so many vids in a short period. I hope he doesnt.

@SouthMainAuto 7 жыл бұрын

Been doing this for many many years. It'll be ok :D

@lightningsmokerXx 7 жыл бұрын

Eric what program do you use to edit your KZfaq Videos for the SMA Channel?

@elvispressedtalot9899 5 жыл бұрын

if only you can multiply. Enjoy learning from this dude... and yesterday i solved something... my fuse box aint getting power.... dead dashboard issue... and 1 of 2 problems... since fuse box has no power...DEAD starter or alternator!. 2 places

@garytattan 7 жыл бұрын

SMA and Scannerdanner are the two best auto channels on KZfaq.

@highroaddrifter 7 жыл бұрын

Amen to that

@glenharper3136 7 жыл бұрын

Don't forget Ivan at Pine Hollow!

@highroaddrifter 7 жыл бұрын

Yes i watch Ivan at Pine Hollow as well as Keith at New Level auto,all these guys are great driveability techs

@kevtaylor59 7 жыл бұрын

Don't forget Rob at OneAuto, :-)

@dennisreelie1720 7 жыл бұрын

Has everyone forgot about Scotty Kilmer. Lol

@jdgimpa 7 жыл бұрын

The green crusties will get you every time. I found many broken wires by looking for the green dust. We had the same problems in Michigan a little poke in the insulation, add road salt, bam green rot. Great video .

@Sicktrickintuner 7 жыл бұрын

grant wright Yup caught me once, not doing due diligence to verify the wrong piece, instead it was the same, a few broken wires

@curiosity2314 7 жыл бұрын

Excellence is a standard for which to apply ones self, Eric goes above and beyond.. Hats off my man.

@bobmoy3406 7 жыл бұрын

locked and loaded, but the part cannon remains silent. Great video, and using the vacuum hose where the 'engineer' should have placed a rubber grommet.

@halleffect1 7 жыл бұрын

really easy to fire the cannon on this one seeing how some GM switches are very prone to failure

@spaceinvadertoo 5 жыл бұрын

Me too. Been bing watchinge all the back episodes. My wife does not understand, but tolerates.

@mhoward180 7 жыл бұрын

Once again going the second and third mile to insure a quality fix. You are the state of the art in auto diagnostics and repair.

@TheCowgirlNiamh 7 жыл бұрын

Don't be disappointed Eric, you solved it and didn't waste parts. Doesn't matter how long it took, it was 100% success and we still learned something. Love the vacuum hose idea btw!!!

@SouthMainAuto 7 жыл бұрын

Thnaks Niamh Healy!

@homeprosolutions9981 6 жыл бұрын

Really glad I found your channel. Been troubleshooting my kid's 2003 Silverado for a week. Appreciate your quality and methodology. You're the first channel I've ever subscribed to haha!

@jeromeivy2676 7 жыл бұрын

Great job. I always learn something watching. If not how to diagnose, how to do it right.

@arthurfricchione6614 7 жыл бұрын

Definitely number1along with Paul Danner. Nothing fancy just very informative and real world mechanics and troubleshooting. Thanks Eric O

@RadioWhisperer 7 жыл бұрын

A great video as always, and thank you for all you do! Your videos have helped me tremendously when it comes to having a proper diagnostic process.

@haroldlm64 7 жыл бұрын

Professionals always double check their work. Good video. House calls always suck unless you have a mobile setup. Thanks for taking us along!

@gusracette4378 4 жыл бұрын

Loved it. Great to see a man who knows his stuff but double and triple checks his work just to be absolutely sure he's made the right call. Great work.

@leo65281 7 жыл бұрын

You the MAN- you tell it like it is- keep the GREAT WORK-THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND HELP

@bighurk30able 7 жыл бұрын

your diagnostic skills never cease to amaze me you the man Eric 👍

@moosebrosracing 7 жыл бұрын

ill tell ya ive been doing automotive work for years and run a small shop , but you have taught me more and more of the diagnostic side, you are a very smart individual keep up the great work

@ozzstars_cars 7 жыл бұрын

Eric your crack pipe lighter came in handy for the heat shrink tubing. I need to upgrade mine. Great job finding the problem!!

@InsideOfMyOwnMind 7 жыл бұрын

Ozzstar No, it's the one for dabbing.

@denniswilkinson1118 7 жыл бұрын

Eric you are a master at finding those broken wires. Excellent video, thanks for taking us along on a house call.

@wyattoneable 7 жыл бұрын

That made my day. It would have been easy for anyone to miss that small detail but like you said, you didn't throw a part on it so all is well. Taking the extra step to protect the wires was a class act, well done.

@stevensterling2060 3 жыл бұрын

Learned more in the last three days watching your you tube videos than I've learned on you tube in the last 5 years. You are very good at explaining the what, why, and whats next

@Sinkhole100 7 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. For future reference, to access that C201, drop the knee bolster (x2) 7mm screws, and remove the metal bolster under that the with (x4) 10 bolts and you have all the room in the world, super easy.

@SouthMainAuto 7 жыл бұрын

Oh got ya! Good tip thanks. Glad we didn't have to go there though :D

@yambo59 7 жыл бұрын

Once again a pleasure watching you work, Eric O., top diagnostic skills such as yours are so hard to come by these days. You've also shown us in the past what many already know too, even dealers aren't the best troubleshooters. I once ran into one of GM's famous copper coated aluminum battery cables that literally turned green from within and swelled the cable jacket, no punctures but a completely dissolved section of wire inside with zero current flow, first time I had seen such a thing. Great video Dr. O.

@richardbambenek2601 5 жыл бұрын

You have a rock solid method of attack. Splitting the system is an excellent troubleshooting method to simplify the system and getting to the real culprit.

@davidtyndall8880 7 жыл бұрын

Eric, Anyone that has never done any type of circuit tracing/trouble shooting will not have any idea of just how skilled you are. I am 71 years old and have been doing some kind of mechanical work since I was 12 years old. Your skills are amazing. I am jealous of your skills, training and ability.

@SouthMainAuto 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks David that means a lot!

@klwthe3rd 7 жыл бұрын

as usually Eric O. saves the day. I also think it's worth mentioning that I think it was great that you went to this clients house to help her out. I like see you in the shop but every once in awhile its nice to see you out and about helping others that might not be able to get the vehicle to you. Quality addition with the rubber hose to ensure no future problem at that junction point. Who else would do that? nobody!!! Thanks for going the extra mile!

@SouthMainAuto 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kenneth White!

@richard1835 7 жыл бұрын

These are the best How To Videos for Mechanics that love to learn how to Troubleshoot Vehicle Electrical Issues. Thank you

@drayco6979 7 жыл бұрын

I don't think you should be disappointed in yourself Eric, you went back and checked before calling parts, so kudos to you. I really like the approach to isolating location of the break, back feeding a known voltage up to the fuse box is genius. I particularly like the videos "on location" where you don't have many tools available so you're now in the same world as the driveway diy'er, but your knowledge and diagnostic process more than makes up for the lack of gear. Want to see more of you grovelling on the ground under a vehicle, though ;-).

@ImaDrummer55 3 жыл бұрын

That's what I like about the way you work. You putting that little piece of hose in the bottom of that fuse box to prevent that wire from getting cut was great ! The average shop would not do that, or even think about it. That type of thinking separates the men from the boys ... Great job dude !!

@travismuhler 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent customer care. I bet he is the 10% or less that actually cares about his customer’s cars. I really enjoy watching your videos for this reason!

@dennischausse3075 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Erick I have been wathing your viseos for a while now I just want to say you are the real deal thank you for the work you put into makeing thes videos and to also say it is nice to see that you put your your work into not being a part changer

@stuzman52 7 жыл бұрын

Great work in finding the crusty wire Eric. And always great advice to slow down to go fast 😀 I would say keep up the good work, but I already know that you always do that anyway 👍 Have a great weekend for what's left!

@StopDropandLOL 7 жыл бұрын

Loving the wind chimes. Adding an awesome ambience to the video!

@InsideOfMyOwnMind 7 жыл бұрын

Another solid gold vid from da man! Back in the Dessert Storm days one of the big Generals answered a member of the press why it took so long to travel across Iraq. He said what I'll never forget: "Slow is smooth and smooth is fast." Take that to the bank. And who the HELL are the six people who shunned this vid?

@chavisboi 4 жыл бұрын

Real good work man I love how you back track,and double check awesome work ethic...

@dukeman7595 7 жыл бұрын

SMAR the best dang show on the web.

@SouthMainAuto 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe!

@brianspruill5424 7 жыл бұрын

You are the "Ultimate Tweeker", without the tweek. Kudos to you. You make me proud to be an American.

@bgdady4269 7 жыл бұрын

Your the man!!! Wish I live near your shop. Would have u fix all my vehicles. Thanks for the great educational vids! Keep'em coming..

@traceysumner9815 7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love that the Diagnostic Doctor makes house calls! Awesome job Eric O! Keep em coming.

@SouthMainAuto 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@LMAutoRepairs 7 жыл бұрын

Corroded wires... That's one of the easiest repairs... but sometimes one of the hardest to find... Well done!

@smileq1830 7 жыл бұрын

Well done Eric, love the way you do. Thank you so much.

@1967lathrop 5 жыл бұрын

Mr O continues to make up proud. Honest and ethical.

@darrenflounders2803 7 жыл бұрын

Great work again,,,wouldnt beat yourself up man I learning a lot from the great work you do

@febbral 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent troubleshooting skills, not bad for stopping on way home to fix a customers truck ,without having all your tools in the shop.

@watermanone7567 7 жыл бұрын

Love these video's. More please. I really like the out of shop fixes. Thanks

@weloveups831 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking us along! Great work!

@mike4food 7 жыл бұрын

SMA is the only channel on youtube I'm going to start supporting on Patreon. Eric O is worth it in my eyes. Just please don't put videos behind a paid wall.

@SouthMainAuto 7 жыл бұрын

I never intend on making it a paid channel. Thank you so much!

@ericriggs3176 7 жыл бұрын

Will say it again..............Guys like Eric O are hard to find in this day and age. Don't make my living turning wrenches but get a lot out of these vid's. Its solid entertainment for me. Anyway, Eric O and crew. If you ever find yourself visiting the great state of Texas you would be a most welcome guest in my house. Come down during hunting season and we can blast some geese and hogs. Peace out bro.......

@SouthMainAuto 7 жыл бұрын

Oh man! That is very tempting. I live for goose and duck season!

@8power0 7 жыл бұрын

Even the repair of the repair video was straight to the point got to love that and thanks again .

@kb3icu 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome job. I like how instead of wire nut or crimp. Actually took the time to solder and heat shrink. That's impressive. I hope the owner understands the quality difference you provide. You are what we call a professional.

@MrStrongpack 2 жыл бұрын

.vv

@CaptKirk-rb7vh 3 жыл бұрын

Very thorough diagnosis!! Very informative! Great job!

@halleffect1 7 жыл бұрын

always amazes me how good EricO is with electrical. this kind of work is so intimidating for a lot of techs, he makes it look easy.

@SouthMainAuto 7 жыл бұрын

Just nuts bolts and wires man...

@russelldavid6724 7 жыл бұрын

Great Video,by the way GM dealerships out here would have most likely used the Dart Board on that one,they would have put an Ignition switch in it anyway,then go for the wiring repair.That would have been a $800 dollar repair out here,or more. good to know there are still good and honest Techitions out there,like yourself.great find. Kuddo's to ya Eric.

@rrcoster 5 жыл бұрын

Yup without a doubt and snd still probably clam it was a bad ignition switch kudo Eric. O

@edkennard72 7 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy watching your videos they are so helpful thank you taking the time to do and video what you're doing

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 7 жыл бұрын

Wind chimes in the background? unsubscribed!! haha! great video Eric O. and great catch. at least it wasn't something aftermarket causing the problem!

@combatjm89 7 жыл бұрын

Been up all night waiting for this conclusion - not disappointed!

@MrSuzukiyamaha 7 жыл бұрын

Last time you argued with me that it was....No start, no crank. I'm glad your seeing the light Sir.

@johnrw2012 7 жыл бұрын

great job ,a man that knows his work

@kyhomegarage3430 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome work thanks Eric. Cheers

@jasonstelzer5623 5 жыл бұрын

Great work Eric! Thanks for the video.

@joebriggs9599 7 жыл бұрын

Man you are the best on youtube. Helping me out thanks.

@wldmhd 7 жыл бұрын

I don't know why! I following your videos and enjoying watched it. 😜😊 But I know for sure you are the best with your useful KZfaq 👍🏻

@heathgarton3291 7 жыл бұрын

Great diagnostic skills Eric. It just proves that your human and you can get in a hurry. Great catch and great repair. Keep it up and I will definitely keep watching

@SouthMainAuto 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@tomadams6761 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome Vid love the process you go through!

@reyrodriguez9718 7 жыл бұрын

Great job, and you know you can never have enough tools for a mobile job

@daver681 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent Video Eric, that little bit of green crusty was the deal, and you not only fixed the problem but that tape and piece of tubing was the bomb, I like doing things like that myself,

@SouthMainAuto 7 жыл бұрын

Yep, try to stopp it from happening again

@firetruckblack 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. You sure are smart with the wires and your computers. I enjoy watching your videos i'm a weekly regular subscriber. I also enjoy your other channel it is very good. The videos of that state park and the big water falls were awesome Eric O. Thanks and enjoy the rest of your weekend. Chris from up here in northern Wisconsin.

@Killer971a 6 жыл бұрын

I tried everything across the board. I found this video extremely helpful. I had the same exact thing wrong with my 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. Burnt wire under fuse box. Thank you so much

@brianwolf692009 7 жыл бұрын

I had a buddy this happened to. He got lucky because I spotted the same problem. Saved alot if time.

@klc317 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome work. I'm a service tech in a different field and we obviously have a few guys that get in a hurry and play swap tronics and get themselves buried in whats usually a simple issue if they'd take the time to double check the "theory of operation" and their diagnosis. We've all been there at one time or another, live and learn!

@mr.nobody9630 7 жыл бұрын

You double check your work, caught it, fix it...A + Rating you are beating yourself for no reason Eric O. Thanks for the follow up

@mikehartmann5187 7 жыл бұрын

The chimes made this video. They enhanced my calm....feeling the mechanical Zen.

@SouthMainAuto 7 жыл бұрын

Woooooosahhhhhh

@throttlebottle5906 7 жыл бұрын

noisy chimes, unsubscribe!!!!!

@mikehartmann5187 7 жыл бұрын

I tried hard not to do the punish groaner but temptation has overcome me: "Oooooohmmm". Peace and tranquility to the electron pixies

@catap977 6 жыл бұрын

I like the way you go about testing, I do it about the same way

@feeneysmechanical6215 7 жыл бұрын

Nicely Done Eric.

@mrkttrdr2919 7 жыл бұрын

U got a little wille " on the road again", and palladin, " have camera will travel" in u. Another awesome SMA repair. Thanks

@Travelingman-1980 7 жыл бұрын

As you state it pays to double check your work, fantastic effort Eric.

@jerrodl 7 жыл бұрын

With that wind chime going, I was thinking, "Is Eric adding background music to the vids now? He's really stepping up his production!" Hahaha. I was also thinking that ignition switches, in my limited (very limited) experience, aren't usually intermittent like that when they fail - but I defer to the expertise of SMA every time! Great vid to watch!

@handgunner1500 7 жыл бұрын

Eric, you are a beast. Great job as usual.

@alward9901 7 жыл бұрын

Slow down ) don't jump the gun .= MECHANICAL INTUITION .Good one Erik .O

@rmiller6483 7 жыл бұрын

Eric O. to the rescue again... amazing how one wire can keep a vehicle from running. Nice work as always sir... I don't even want to know the cost of that repair lol... stay safe and have a great week...

@SouthMainAuto 7 жыл бұрын

$250 start to finish. Always get more to go to the customers house. But it usually cheaper than their town bill and repair would have been.

@dalevandermeer719 7 жыл бұрын

nice job isolating the problem I give you a double thumbs up

@carltona6429 7 жыл бұрын

thank you Eric another awesome job

@Eastendhunter9 7 жыл бұрын

Great repair thanks for taking time to make the video

@ronbercan1000 2 жыл бұрын

SUPER great diagnostic video

@LifeWayOutHere 6 жыл бұрын

Holy Smokes! This video actually just saved my bacon! Fixed it! Merry Christmas and God Bless :-)

@baxrok2. 7 жыл бұрын

First ever case of the green dusties! Awesome field fix sir. Always love them. I love the way you isolated that wire segment. Thanks for taking us along!

@SouthMainAuto 7 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@thomasedwards3372 7 жыл бұрын

Very good job! Yes check your work good things to know.

@jamesdholsinger7539 4 жыл бұрын

GREAT JOB Man, very imformative!!! Thanks!!!!

@kennyb1155 7 жыл бұрын

I'll keep ya right Mr O 👍🏻

@adrian5401 7 жыл бұрын

Great job Eric but it did sound like you were beginning to panic a little when you were thinking the camera battery was about to go out. LOL Made me smile. Great work.

@jackjacke4654 5 жыл бұрын

Eric O. the auto electrician. Great job as always bud.

@frankmcgowan1521 7 жыл бұрын

Eric, I recently "unsubscribed" from another site which got me to considering why I like some sites and not others. I am not a mechanic, have no interest in being a mechanic and would hesitate doing any work on our Audi or BMW. I concluded the reason I look forward to your videos is 1. You are a "professional" in every sense of the word. Your talented, take pride in your work and consistently strive to do the best you can. Those are qualities we all can strive to emulate and 2. Your a grounded, nice person. Your community is fortunate to have your services.

@SouthMainAuto 7 жыл бұрын

Well thank you Randolph, I can dig that!