Ford F150: Battery Dies Overnight

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6 жыл бұрын

In this video we have a look at a Ford F-150 that has an issue with the battery dying overnight. Although I did not see the problem initially, allowing the vehicle to sit for hours paid off. -Enjoy!
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@SouthMainAuto 6 жыл бұрын

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@autopro21 5 жыл бұрын

The current clamp is different??

@ckm-mkc 5 жыл бұрын

You can get a thermal imager for you phone - I have a Seek, works really well, about $100

@puttputt7777 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Should also look at the wire connector going into alternator. It likes to corrode or burn, and in return this cause the regulator to do this

@clutch5sp989 Жыл бұрын

Mmm Mmm...I love pico on tacos & shtuff.

@purenupe1 5 жыл бұрын

I have yet to see another mechanic put as much effort in researching the problem and find a root cause. You sir, are a talented and dedicated professional

@redmonk2149 4 жыл бұрын

I’m here in Canada with same type of problem needing u to get to fixin on it

@americanveteranaceshigh9051 3 жыл бұрын

ISSUE FOUND 2013 F-150 parasitic battery drain...it's the rear defroster relay slot on the bcm that houses the relays on top of the engine compartment. Ford issued a warranty fix for defective rear defrosters for 2012/2013/2014 models...so most of us are past the warranty period. pull the rear defroster relay (40A), and you're battery drain problems are gone. I just came through this problem by trial myself.

@deanslegos1990 3 жыл бұрын

We need clones

@KFLson Жыл бұрын

Meh 😪

@rjvasquez9335 Жыл бұрын

@@americanveteranaceshigh9051 ppl p

@mjb12141963 5 жыл бұрын

Watching my Dad growing up is what got me interested in mechanics. I find watching someone who knows what they were doing enough to get the right answer without part swapping and not a bunch of hype or screaming is just as enjoyable as doing it myself. The payoff when you hit the key and it starts, nothing else like it.

@DayTrader__ Жыл бұрын

EVERYONE part swaps still. If a mechanic tells you any different they are not telling you the truth. 😂 Even the best STILL have to part swap sometimes. We just don’t do it quite as often as the shade tree mechanics 😂

@jamesmoore3346 4 жыл бұрын

I've been told many times that I'm the best mechanic they've ever seen, I tell them to take that and a dollar and you still couldn't buy a cup of coffeee.. I'm 'ol school', love the mechanical aspect of it but will try anything to get out of messing with automotive electrical. Yet I can builf wiring harness for tractors and equipment with no problems. Watching you at work has really helped me. Of course I do not fully understand these 'new cars' with there miles of wire and little small electrical parts that cost off the charts but I don't shy away anymore. You've shown me a lot, changed my perception about electrical and I just wanted to say Thank You for what you do. I don't do much repairs anymore, I'm coming up on the 5year anniversey when the doctor said lung cancer and gave me 'about 90 days', the Lord show him different and I thank him each day. Just not the same as I was, the cancer, chemo and radiation took its toll, I want to return to work but my beat up body says nope, lol......I just 'tinker' these days. Anyway, thank you again sir, you do more than you know, you are a blessed man.

@ChrisWilliams5605LS 3 жыл бұрын

I like how you admit you made a mistake in your adventures to find the problem. Some folks are too cool for school and their ego's get in the way. Instead, this type of work is a treasure hunt and yes, one goes down the wrong path a time or two but you stuck to it and found the problem and the solution.

@sawdust302 5 жыл бұрын

I have this same problem right now. My battery has died 3 times in the last week. I checked my alternator today after sitting for about 3 hours and it was hot, 126 degrees, 6 hours later my battery was dead again. I'm having my alternator changed tomorrow.

@bigfordmano5 5 жыл бұрын

Did it fix yours and what year is yours

@larryehrlich8702 4 жыл бұрын

You should say Thank You Eric.

@hobbesip1 5 жыл бұрын

I've seen this before, back when I hung out with some Ford gearheads in the mid 90' to early 2000's. It would take a few battery replacements before we would come back a few hours later and find the alternator was warm when it shouldn't be. I guess having a bunch of large diodes exposed to heat and the occasional "oopsie" wiring shorts caused the diodes in the rectifier to stop behaving. We dubbed the condition "Diodes gone wild".

@stacydornan9765 6 жыл бұрын

Nice to see a real mechanic diagnosis, instead of parts replacing.Love your vids bro,keep up the good work.

@schuldiner01 6 жыл бұрын

The great lesson here is that assumptions based on prior experience are good, but don't let them drive the diag away from what the data is showing, and what is ultimately a simple fix.

@Paul1958R 6 жыл бұрын

Eric, Another brilliant diagnosis on your part! You always use good logic and the correct tools. And I always learn from you. Thank you! God bless and happy Fathers Day! (Give your Dad a big hug - mine is in heaven) Paul

@L8terdays Жыл бұрын

So glad you posted this. My truck is doing the exact same thing. I will now check the same thing. Holly COW! Thank you!

@trumpsextratesticle8590 28 күн бұрын

Bruh. How you not gonna come back and tell us what the problem was......

@christianescobar4523 5 жыл бұрын

This guy is my favorite youtube mechanic because he actually shows you and explains what he is doing, and why he is doing it. All the other ones just talk and talk but you really don't learn anything.

@JohnKaufmann 6 жыл бұрын

This stuff amazes me. A true example of an excellent mechanic.

@Really2u 5 жыл бұрын

This is the perfect case of it does it for the customer not the mechanic. I am so glad you made it happen. I know that customer will be really satisfied. So hard to solve what doesn't happen for the mechanic. You did it. Great job.

@curlyq1269 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! So many mechanics just throw parts at problems instead of taking the time to troubleshoot the root cause! You're the man! Thank you for the detailed troubleshooting. A man after my own heart and detailed regiments!

@ericlee7665 5 жыл бұрын

I was a Ford tech back in 99 to 06. The majority of ROs on the pickups were draws, and 90% of them were fuel pump relay or popped diodes in the alternator. Well done bro

@MrJeepmarine 3 жыл бұрын

What is an RO?

@MoparMadness93 3 жыл бұрын

Shad Rogers Repair Orders

@josemadera5813 Жыл бұрын

Hello Eric I have a ford 98 f150 4.6 a question? My truck drains the battery randomly, after a day or two or a week too. could it be a diode? the battery is new

@TeamRiceUSA 6 жыл бұрын

South Main Auto Repair - Happy father's day. Great job on all your repairs. Your camera work videos are a work of art in motion. You are an insperation to the hands on working people. Thank you, for sharing your talent of video and repair work. You make the hard jobs seem easy. The people trying to make ends meet and are willing to try, can see the possiblity of "can do" attitude. Thank for many jobs, very well done, Paul

@ronkennedy213 6 жыл бұрын

Further adventures with Dr. Eric O and nurse Hannah

@justinbrown4445 5 жыл бұрын

Wish your shop was closer to me, you'd be one of the main shops I'd take my vehicles to. You thoroughly investigate the issue and get it right the first time. Also I can tell by your bits of humor that you still enjoy what your doing and want to share it. I truly wish you the best of luck on your channel and business. You're the only automotive repair channel that makes learning about cars fun for me, keep it up. I'm about to put a new battery in my f150 but going to double check for extra draw upon reinstallation. I'm positive my problem is the battery since it is about 8 years old, I just want to be sure nothing is going to drain the new one.

@toddhoffmaster6057 3 жыл бұрын

My brother had that issue and ended up selling his Ford pickup, now I know what the issue was thanks to your patience and knack for knowledge as to why things do what they do. Such a great channel, mechanic and person.

@Ivo-- 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice diag Eric. Shows that it really pays to be diligent and not just throw a bunch of parts at it. Wish I could find a mechanic/technician like you.

@andykidwell6187 6 жыл бұрын

I had a craptastic day today (we all have em' occasionally) but the SMA video was sure to put a smile on my face.

@quantumleap359 5 жыл бұрын

After watching about 20 of Dr. O's videos, I see why he won the Motor Age Tech of the year award. Totally deserved, no other auto tech comes close. Good job Eric!

@rgalkowski 5 ай бұрын

He is very thurough for sure sharing a lifetime of knowledge for absolutely free. You Sir are a rare Gem

@mikeholt3545 6 жыл бұрын

Just blows my mind how quick most shops are to just throw parts at a problem when they don't even know what the problem is I guess when it's not your money who cares maybe they work for the government!

@biz4twobiz463 5 жыл бұрын

...probably. Have you seen how much your government spends on crazy stuff like the military?? Should be a crime!! NO NO NO nation should spend that much of GDP on the military. You make a good point of wasting money!!

@smokeskull 5 жыл бұрын

Hey i would have replaced the alternator right off the bat if it was a customers car. I had the same issue with my own truck and fought with it gor months because a rarely drive it. I stuck a used alternator on it and its good. After doing all the draw tedts i finally found the alternator smoking hot 3 hours after a brive. Rest of engine was alresdy cold.

@HighestRank 5 жыл бұрын

smoke skull *teSts

@firstlast5630 5 жыл бұрын

@@biz4twobiz463 Military is less than 20 % of the budget... you could eliminate the entire military and the government would still operate at a deficit.

@ib5760 5 жыл бұрын

Nigron Hoodley that’s a lie.

@STEAMBOLTANNIE 5 жыл бұрын

WOW...thats dedication to a problem...your customers are very lucky to have you for their mechanic...GRATZ

@TheWoodman064 3 жыл бұрын

First time I have ever seen something like this! Good job Eric O!

@jgeorges3061 6 жыл бұрын

ERIC,excellent find and thank you for what u do by taking the time to show this.cheeeeeeers

@Landofhopeandglory575 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos, appriciate how thorough you are and your explanations arent full of BS or waffle. Many thanks for posting

@akachuck99 6 жыл бұрын

I found your channel over a month and although I'm not a mechanic, I do enjoy your videos. I work 24 shifts and they make my shifts a lot less boring..

@SaltyTubers 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for hanging with it despite having so much going on around you!

@thatguy_jose 6 жыл бұрын

We all make mistakes but overcome them. Great videos! my gm had a 2.66amp draw with your videos I was able to find the issue which was the factory amp staying on with the key off.. I don't have the pico scope but I used a mulitmeter wired it to the battery in series and dropped down to about .066 ma..which is relieving for me..when I bought the truck it was neglected and it was a work truck..so im tryin my best to make it perform as it should. Anyways great videos. I love your content. Feels like im a part of them. Keep up the great work :)

@lornebruce5110 6 жыл бұрын

Right on. That's 2 for 2 man. Fixed my corvette hot no start and my f150 overnight battery die. Thanks again. Keep up the good work. You have a guift for thinking it through. :)

@larryharris1163 2 жыл бұрын

Thx for your assessment Eric, helped me out. I was chasing my tail. I have a 2003 F150 with same problem. Bought an alternator from a salvage yard. Had it checked out and amperage was good. Must of had a bad diode. Don't be cheap people, buy a new alternator!! So I just disconnected the alternator and BOOM, no more draw! Problem fixed. Thnx Eric, you gave me a direction to go in. Happy again😀

@tommyj19751 6 жыл бұрын

Had this happen to an old Pontiac I had. Turned out to be bad diodes in the alternator that caused a parasitic draw. Good diagnosis Eric O!

@chrisfreemesser5707 6 жыл бұрын

You're so full of win Eric...as busy as you obviously are you keep making videos for us to watch and learn from!

@richard3141592638 3 жыл бұрын

14:58 - when you plug it back in, looks like there's a wisp of smoke passing by your light. Great video, thanks

@baxrok2. 6 жыл бұрын

I've heard of this happening, but never seen it. Sweet diag Dr. O. Thanks!

@angelmoreno8000 Жыл бұрын

Also if I may add brother you are the definition of a mechanic... The amount of effort and the amount of knowledge use just dropped in this video is mind-blowing 🤯🤯🤯. Keep up the good work and I will be subscribing to you.

@donjackson3967 5 жыл бұрын

Most of the time on 2009 f150 I find the drain is because of the PARK interlock on the column. If the light under the "P" is NOT on while in park, this is your problem and it is a very easy fix.

@mharradine57 6 жыл бұрын

Congrats for being mentioned by the Trained by Techs org and named as a Top Gun! Keep it up.

@faustogonzalez8397 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Eric, like the way you described the total current drawn by the bad alternator, not only from the Main feed to the battery but the 12 volt sensing line to the battery fro alternator. Awesome !!! And thanks.

@rrmech11 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely one great video Eric. Enjoyed every minute. Yes both cables should of been clamped. And why it took so long to start the parasitic drain baffles me also. I see a thermo imager tool coming soon. You deserve it. Thanks for all your help Dr. O

@TitanFallDeath666420 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome job Dr O wished all mechanics was as legit as you buddy!

@tims2649 3 жыл бұрын

This is the most educational and entertaining guy I've seen with auto stuff. Thank you for the video. Im on the hunt for my electric gremlin in my 2012 f150 eco boost. Been going on for 2 years. Been through 10 batteries, thanks to life time warranties onlu cost me for 2. But no shop had figured this out.

@mattfarus1 3 жыл бұрын

Figure it out yet? I also have a 2012 I can't figure out. Some days battery charger won't charge it other it does. Jumps always get it going.

@joemarotta2237 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a 62 year old tech, and the fancy equipment slowed you down. I have that stuff as well however with any Ford the alternator is almost always the drain. The diodes go bad and if you remove the belt,, you will see the alternator has turned into a motor. Many times the alternator will keep the engine spinning if its shorted the right way, yes with that small of a pulley it will turn the engine.. Some things seem to never change. Thanks for the demo, try my belt off alt turned to motor. Kind of cool!

@lonwillis783 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Eric 14:58 minutes when you plugged in the alternator Smoke came out of it! LOL Good Job

@fatboydan02 5 жыл бұрын

You Sir,are a troubleshooting guru...THUMBS UP

@benjaminstockton3508 6 жыл бұрын

Eric o. Good video I just changed same alternator on my brother-in-law ford truck. Thanks for what you do putting out these video's

@CRSMITCHELL 4 жыл бұрын

Good video, thanks for making it. My short turned out to be in the CD player. I disconnected it from the radio (ribbon connection inside) and it solved the battery draw.

@Chris-jy3dm 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Erick another great video diagnose. I replaced my battery when my Opel/insignia didn’t/wouldn’t start it was only 2 years old But kept draining overnight. Love how you explain stuff great content

@keithgeisen 5 жыл бұрын

I so enjoy the "Hunt" ! - Sherlock Homes would give your efforts 2 thumbs up.

@8power0 6 жыл бұрын

GOOD ONE PLEASE KEEP IT UP ALWAYS LOVE TO SEE DIAGNOSTIC VIDEOS AND THANKS AGAIN !

@TheCowgirlNiamh 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! They'd be insane not to give you the job. It's much safer in your hands.

@GlycerinZ 6 жыл бұрын

I like that you don't just edit mistakes out; we're only human after all! I'm an IT guy and I made a mistake the other day replacing a duplexer in a printer. I noticed it wasn't sitting flat before I screwed it down which I should have taken as a hint that something was wrong, but didn't. Luckily it had another issue and when I came back it kept jamming on duplex printing. I inspected and noticed a piece of plastic was behind a part of the duplexer instead of in front, which was causing the jam. I removed the pick arm assembly, removed the duplexer and reinstalled correctly. This time, it layed down flat nicely with no issue. Mistakes happen, always learn from them!

@Firebird400 5 жыл бұрын

Great job Eric! I had the same problem with my 78 trans am , I was chasing a battery going dead and by chance I brushed up against the alternator and it was hot . There’s not many things that can cause a draw on that car tho like the one you were working on lol. Difference kennel of fish all together but great diagnostic work on your part!

@traumahawk517 5 жыл бұрын

great info! thank you for your time and dedication to your viewers..

@adwenb 4 жыл бұрын

Had battery problems on 2006 Corvette. Turned out to be headlight relay. Overnight the headlights would come on and drain the battery. Said something to my neighbor about dead battery, he said that when he went to work at 4:30 am the headlights were on. Replaced the really trouble fixed.

@johnryan1589 2 жыл бұрын

I think he is great! He always explains when he is doing something. I like it because there's no guessing.

@RudyRudolph 6 жыл бұрын

I really wish we had mechanics as good as you around here. Thank you for great videos

@elcheapo5302 6 жыл бұрын

Well done, Eric. I've heard it can be the alternator, but this is the first time I've ever actually seen it! Thank you for sharing.

@brianbrown4303 3 жыл бұрын

Do what?

@miketeeveedub5779 4 жыл бұрын

As for the previous auto shop firing the parts cannon at it, you'd think the alternator would've been replaced with a battery charge issue. Makes me wonder what that garage charged $500 for. How unfortunate for the owner. Good job providing a properly identifiable diagnosis. Now I got some ideas of why my Ford Five Hundred's battery goes flat periodically. Cheers!

@ralphcorsi741 5 жыл бұрын

These video's are better than murder mysteries

@davidb.fishburn9338 6 жыл бұрын

Good work, Eric, even though you did'nt have the large amp clamp, you were able to see what was going on. I'm a Chrysler dealer tech, and this reminded me of a recall (T36) on the L series cars(300, Charger, Magnum, Challenger) the Durango and the Grand Cherokee , in which alternators with a certain part number range have to be replaced. They are experiencing diode thermal fatigue failure. When the diodes fail, they'll create a short in the alt. I had a Charger that had a dead short in the alt, it sucked down a jump pack, and i was only trying to get the car across the aisle into my bay. Disconnected the alt power feed, and was able to get the car into my bay under it's own power. However, the engine was barely warm, yet the alt was so hot, like it had been running for several hours. Put a new alt in under the recall, fixed the problem.

@HighestRank 5 жыл бұрын

David B. Fishburn same I used to drive a Ford with a jump pack and capacitor all the time. Had to use really heavy gauge wires. Never had any problem with the alternator getting hot, and it’s a wonder I didn’t even have a problem with H2+O explosives.

@fourhume 5 жыл бұрын

must correct you on your quote"if I can do it you can do it" Sir, nothing can match your training, years of experience and technically devoted to keep up with technology except an = to training, years of experience and so on...you are the teacher we are the students. Respect!

@boomersudden6257 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Eric. I'm no mechanic but I work on my own stuff, well I try to.

@edwardtabor77 6 жыл бұрын

You, my friend, are a very skilled diagnostician and mechanic. Are you self taught? Keep at it. You'll go far. I love to diagnose but I hate to wrench.

@medtec6747 3 жыл бұрын

Eric I just want you to know your videos have helped make me a better tech and thank you. You would do the tech community a great service if you could teach an occasional class at your local vo tech because I feel like proper electrical diagnosis skills aren't really being taught to younger techs these days.

@lshale7306 5 жыл бұрын

I was fascinated by the steps you went thru in order to make the diagnosis. Like most technicians you are a jack of all trades-electrician, computer tech, and-nuts and-bolts wrench man. The technicians ability to work these three fields was recently demonstrated when the same tech who reformatted my infotainment screen on my Taurus also replaced my rear rotors and brakes.

@mmichaeldonavon 5 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this one Eric - many thanks.

@CCWP0251 4 жыл бұрын

I have a possible answer as to why the amp draw was "delayed" by several hours. As the alternator cools from normal running temp to ambient temp, the components/windings within the alternator slightly contract allowing a short. Also keep in mind the alternator winding is coated with epoxy, which can crack over time due to heating/cooling cycles. This can also allow shorting. The owner did not notice this, nor the other shops, as the vehicle was probably at running temp when checked. Without closely monitoring and tracking like you have done, it likely would have never been discovered. Another great job by South Main Auto. 👍

@chrisbayne3512 5 жыл бұрын

Great job Mr. O. Hope for another great video soon

@JesusGarcia-vf7ow 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this. I have a 98 F-150 that's doing this exact thing.

@billmaxfield7831 6 жыл бұрын

nice one Eric.Your current video that is!

@spelunkerd 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, I learn a little more every time. Thanks.

@jdeltoro518 2 жыл бұрын

When you do a Good analysis ,you get good results. Alway enjoy your approach to a problem.

@danbooher5780 4 жыл бұрын

" If I can do it , you can do it " I WISH ! Thank you for your desire to help others , and make no mistake about it , it is a help indeed . Thank you !

@rubenvor 4 жыл бұрын

It is so interesting watching how he gets to the problem!

@albclean 5 жыл бұрын

No need to apologize you are working, I'm learning.nice to see a normal person

@cccdetective787 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Eric You are definetly a master mechanic. I really enjoy watching you perform your diagnostics You still use your (EENH) as my ncle used to call it Eyes Ears Nose & Hands and your brain. Always look for something that seems out of place and do not forget the obvious. Great Video and the confirmation from the modern test equipment and knowing how to use it well is another credit to you. Keep the videos coming please.

@JkCanvas 6 жыл бұрын

Love your channel and your video's. You actually trouble shoot and not just as you say, shoot the parts cannon at it. Thank you for the all the good information

@repro7780 6 жыл бұрын

"Hey, there's Canada!" Lol, thanks for the shoutout!

@GotWire 6 жыл бұрын

love the videos man always watch as soon as you post them :)

@frankgoins2230 5 жыл бұрын

That's was and amazing find! Thanks for sharing. I am having the same problem with a 2013. but does it about every 4 months or so.

@danschell6781 2 жыл бұрын

Good job Eric these sneaky draws are difficult to catch I see this ford problem frequently When I suspect the alternator field is shorted on I use a screwdriver or wrench and touch the drive pulley if the wrench gets sucked on to the pulley like a magnet the regulator is on if there is no power is present on the red/green wire alternator is bad. I loved the current monitoring technique with the scope

@frankmuhammad9660 5 жыл бұрын

Ha!! I got one in today with same issue! Thanks Eric

@WisdomVendor1 5 жыл бұрын

I'm not only a mechanic of over 45 years, I also have a degree in electrical engineering. The reason that the time was a factor in the alternator current draw was most likely due to 1 or more power mosfets which are used in the voltage regulator. mosfet is a Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor. And, when they fail they usually short circuit, but not always and they can become very temperature sensitive when they fail. Time wasn't so much a factor on this excessive current draw as temperature was.

@joedirt1712 5 жыл бұрын

Thank u with you video, been watching your videos and scanner dan, to help me get better at using a laptop for diagnostic.

@riceburner4747 3 жыл бұрын

I used to install batteries for years. I 've always learned that the alternator was the biggest culprit for draws. It consists of 3 diodes (triodes). Works similar to temp switches on electric clothes dryers. One draws frm battery, one charges battery, one works with both by shutting off amps when necessary. In this case, diode was stuck open, hence, open circuit, drawing current frm battery. 😁

@LargeMuscularTitties 2 жыл бұрын

Literally the only thing you said that's close to true is that the alternator is a big culprit for parasitic draw. 1. You can have more than 3 diodes in an alternator. 2. a diode is nothing close to a temperature switch and diodes do nothing at all close to what you said any of them do. A basic diode in an alternator only allows electricity to go through it in one direction and that is all. 3. An open circuit means NO current is flowing and is not a reason for battery draw

@DayTrader__ Жыл бұрын

I love how all you master nobody’s debate someone else’s work and know nothing yourself about wtf you are saying! 😂

@DayTrader__ Жыл бұрын

And believe me, that includes Alex too! 😂

@rustypotatos Жыл бұрын

@@DayTrader__ they argue based off something some one typed on the internet as if it’s facts and true! it cracks me up so much

@chrissample3047 Жыл бұрын

Yeppers go to know thanks

@CCKnight Жыл бұрын

I’ve watched this video four times. Keeps coming up in my feed.

@user-mt5ex9xc9y 6 ай бұрын

This is totally fascinating to me! As an actual electrician, we always had data loggers readily available to track issues but we aren’t talking 3 phase or Δ Y’s (240v with a kicker leg). Totally different thought process and I’m loving your videos. I am low voltage certified but we are talking alarms (fire, burglar, intercoms, intercoms and such. I’ve been doing research into AC & DC integration.

@dockspa 5 жыл бұрын

Eric, when a diode goes bad it sometimes gets a hairline crack on the inside that you cannot see and when the temperatures change it will make or break contact so after it has cooled down it will separate internally. Just a guess but then seems to be the only explanation for the ghost problem. Great vids as usual my friend.

@jonmccormick6805 2 жыл бұрын

Or possibly make a connection after it cools down.

@davidkroth 6 жыл бұрын

Great diagnosis, Eric. Yeah, it would be cool to know why it takes two hours to trigger. Looks like you were super busy today!

@steveharleyfan 3 жыл бұрын

Eric has all the cool tools to diagnose a fault, the best tool though is his encyclopedia like knowledge.

@randyhughes5160 6 жыл бұрын

You find and fix some tough problems good work

@roblord2619 6 жыл бұрын

I was having SMA withdraws. lol thank you for my fix. lol

@stevengunter2171 3 жыл бұрын

I am having the same problem with my truck thank you for solving it

@markguido6882 2 жыл бұрын

I think you do fabulous work I think you're awesome with when it comes to that stuff you're a smart man I like watching you I enjoy it thank you for doing it for us

@fieldsofomagh 6 жыл бұрын

Great use of the Pico, the mention of jaws reminds me of killer sharks, can't say have come across delayed current flow. Goes to show, the customer was on target. Nice fix.

@mike-yp1uk 6 жыл бұрын

I took a terminal end and a battery post adapter and made a one foot jumper cable and now my amp clamp fits in many hard to get situations. Works great.

@markferraro5250 6 жыл бұрын

excellent video Eric way to make use of your scope as far as thermal imagers I went with FLIR TG-165 excellent tool that alt would be glowing take care