Ford F250: Stalls Out & Sometimes Restarts?

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Жыл бұрын

In this video I have a look at a customers 2011 F-250 that was diagnosed at another shop for having a bad fuse box. Customer wanted me to take a look and be sure before changing any parts and see what it really needed. I was sick back in February when I made this video. Hopefully it doesn't seem to scatter brained to you.
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@SouthMainAuto Жыл бұрын

Ughhh it sucks being sick but this was about a month ago back in Feb. This job takes a little bit of a turn about a month later so stand by.... 😏 -Eric O.

@Mij1965 Жыл бұрын

Get well!

@ke5wl804 Жыл бұрын

Stop hugging on them girls, they got kooties...

@treyinok Жыл бұрын

Cool! A cliff hanger...

@Cleofizoid Жыл бұрын

I would've replaced the relay straight away, instead of all that fiddle fartin' around. 😉

@skokie23 Жыл бұрын

Great Vid! Get well Eric!

@flatnose7314 Жыл бұрын

No such thing as a sick day when you own your own business. Thanks Eric!

@Ghauster Жыл бұрын

Oh there are. More so since COVID became such a problem. I don't miss working with guys with kids that bring home illness frequently from schools.

@jhaedtler Жыл бұрын

Eric, this is the reason we all watch your videos! Even not feeling good you always work the problem, not allowing the problem to work you! Thanks you and your great Family for letting us see your wisdom!

@ihavethedocuments2580 8 ай бұрын

The man is a blast to watch. Like hands on training

@ianriggs 8 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more

@wendwllhickey6426 Ай бұрын

On those coils you get a brake in the wire to on inside the coil and it will work when got but cold open and close and wires will touch intermittent

@geearbox Жыл бұрын

Nice to see a good tech actually diagnosing and not throwing parts at a vehicle until something sticks. Fantastic video.

@timgruver5932 Жыл бұрын

Damn thieving dealerships have the worst so called “technicians?” that just throw parts at it BECAUSE they get commission while the dealership rapes the customer. SOP for them. I’ve seen the proof on different family members that are dumb enough to go to a “ stealership “. I wished Eric lived in my town

@daveyt4802 Жыл бұрын

Swap relays until it works! Then doesn't. 🙃

@tomtke7351 Жыл бұрын

full troubleshooting takes time=money. It's always nice to know but in reality all that matters is it was fixed?

@daveyt4802 Жыл бұрын

I hate swapping sh*t around. May work on the side of the road, but. Just moving the problem somewhere else. Stranded again. 🙄

@throttlebottle5906 Жыл бұрын

@@daveyt4802 label the parts, then swap to get home for repairs. even if you have to scratch things in with pocket knife or whatever.

@the-floridaman7792 Жыл бұрын

As a Ford tech who specializes in electrical and networking, words cannot describe how much love and respect I have for Eric. He ain’t afraid of testing rather than guessing and getting a vehicle repaired properly. Can’t wait for him to encounter a newer super duty with so many “non-serviceable” relays inside of the BJB. Cheers from Florida, Eric!

@MyNewUserName47 Жыл бұрын

i've been out of the field for about 13 years now, in my experience ford has a pretty bad record with electrical problems, ignition switch & cruise control fires, and should i mention the Mercury mistake & ford conturd wiring harnesses,.. i've got to ask about these “non-serviceable” relays. did ford make them an integral part of the box? if so, its more poor design from them. ford engineer, "hey!, lets make the brake light switch harness move every time you push the brake petal"

@bradsmn Жыл бұрын

NO ONE should be second guessing the Great Eric O! You are the epitome of a professional and diligent mechanic. Everyone could be learning from you!

@larrybe2900 Жыл бұрын

It's too bad these people stop with the middle man and come to Eric O right off the bat?

@wilmarbarrick3194 Жыл бұрын

@@larrybe2900 the middleman's diagnosis was more correct than Eric's. How do you figure? I mean technically the wire leading to the junction box was bad just before the relay but at least that would've been repaired if the fusebox were replaced.

@patriel1 Жыл бұрын

You are a real mechanic, you actually identify the real problem, which is good for the customer because you save them a ton of money! I learn something from you every video!

@eddymahon1503 Жыл бұрын

YES a 30+ minute video. Sweet. The longer the better😁

@user-hu7vv4hb5i Жыл бұрын

Your diagnosis skills are great, if only other shops worked like you do.

@daveyt4802 Жыл бұрын

My local is just like Eric. NO BS and it works. 👍

@dopeman420 Жыл бұрын

He's not the only one that can properly diagnose...not rocket science...

@TonyMontana-tm7ul Жыл бұрын

You're forgetting he's got a successful utube channel to feed too.

@user-hu7vv4hb5i Жыл бұрын

@@dopeman420 you are correct, I should have said all shops because I have been screwed over by the dealership in my area for replacing parts without fixing the problem.

@deutzmans1 Жыл бұрын

great diagnosis lucky customer to have you do their work

@oldman9642 Жыл бұрын

Not only a master mechanic but a master auto electrician. Kudos Mr. O. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@nixielee Жыл бұрын

"diagnose it first to see what's really wrong" 😂The life of an honest shop

@JamesDvorak Жыл бұрын

Thanks for playing through the pain, Mr. O. Nice work. Cheers!

@adlibrium Жыл бұрын

As a customer, not a professional mechanic, I appreciate when the mechanic goes through the diagnostic process to try to understand why things aren't working than just to start replacing things. Interesting video as usual, thanks Eric.

@bigrigtrucking4317 11 ай бұрын

Gotta love computers in cars and trucks. One thing goes down and nothing works. Miss the good ol days of classic cars no matter what they always worked

@jeffcarroll3831 Жыл бұрын

I can't tell you how many times I wish you were local to my location, I'd probably invent problems with my vehicle just to have you work on them..lol....love what you do buddy

@stevenlane729 Жыл бұрын

Even when sick with "half of a brain" Mr O is still smarter than those other mechanics (and the rest of us).

@scottc0510 Жыл бұрын

I've been following you for about 3 years, Eric. You do VERY IMPRESSIVE work. You're a freakin' genious... If I had an automotive problem I couldn't solve locally, especially something involving electronics, I SWEAR I'd somehow get my problem to you KNOWING you could git-R- done... (I'm in NC- LOL)

@roxanneabbott8424 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you are from NC! I used to work in Raleigh!! Now in AZ.

@bobwelemin1770 Жыл бұрын

It is 1:00 AM in the morning and I am still watching.

@dnlmachine4287 Жыл бұрын

Get that lady with the SUV who punched a hole in the fuse box cover. See that relay smarten the hell up right quick time. Put the fear of lawd jebus in it. Nice work again Mr O, saved that guy a bundle avoiding replacing whole fuse box. Stay gold.

@stationaryenginesworldwide Жыл бұрын

All I need to say is get well my friend. Working and feeling like crapp sure makes it a tougher job.but you hung in there and still provided a great video. Thank you Eric!!

@Notarobot310 Жыл бұрын

Finally someone exposed the hypocrisy, obviously why shim transitioned because shim knew it would be to hard to win against other men. Same with Griner, also not a woman competing against women in basketball.

@montestu5502 Жыл бұрын

Diagnosis while ill is not easy! Great work as always. Hope you are feeling better.

@kens.3729 Жыл бұрын

It’s a True Miracle that a 2011 is Not Shredded by now in the Rust and Salt Belt of New York. You’re Not afraid of Anything Except Mrs. O. of course. 🤔😬👍

@moefuggerr2970 Жыл бұрын

That is what I was doing Friday. Searching before doing any actual repairs as messing with parts can make the problem go away. Monday I plan to connect the computer and start actual repairs.

@garywaisner7393 Жыл бұрын

Other shop uses the Green Acres philosophy, hit what does not work, hit it with a hammer. Eric O finessed it to find problem. Great work.

@buddyboy7235 Жыл бұрын

Hey, what you did makes sense. I'd rather know than guess and throw parts at it. Your approach to repairs is always good. Don't ever worry about the comments where the armchair mechanics can fix anything from where they sit. Hope you feel better and keep up the good work.

@jakejones9502 Жыл бұрын

So if they replaced the fuse box the cost would be very expensive, I like the way you diaged this saved the customer a lot of money. Way to go.

@mph5896 Жыл бұрын

Some of those fuse boxes are reasonably priced. No clue on that though. I have been in a few and I believe it involves a wiring harness with no good way to disconnect the box.

@TheCarCrazyGuy Жыл бұрын

We need to clone this guy and place him in every auto shop. Good job Eric O.

@wassman27 Жыл бұрын

Love the super technical relay sound effects, that's the exact sound I hear in my head when thinking how a relay works

@paulcochran1721 Жыл бұрын

Eric O: We need to know "Are we losing control?" Amen, Brother O! Get well soon.

@pjpyenta Жыл бұрын

Being sick makes it hard. Eric O is working with "half a brain" and still did a great, logical, cause/effect diagnosis. Reminds me of the late, great Rush Limbaugh, who used to say he did his radio show with "half his brain tied behind his back just to make it fair..." Good job Eric. I can't wait to see the follow-up on this job.

@rickproulx6667 Жыл бұрын

Eric, your like the mail guy, Neither sick nor snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of vehicles, you prevail.

@HansPD Жыл бұрын

I kind of like it when you're a little bit pissy. 😅 Great video as always, and hope you get better soon!

@pvccannon1966 Жыл бұрын

As a componant level trouble shooting electronics tech for 30yrs. Your better than most kids coming out with an AAS because u got experience. Id let u trouble shoot a board any day because u can read a schmatic ! Much love from down east.

@ronaldbrown5745 Жыл бұрын

Better than all!

@crs8644 Жыл бұрын

Even sick and pissy you're still nailing it.

@robertlacob8831 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, the other garage would of R&R the entire fuse knowing it would come with all new fuses and breakers so the problem would be fixed, maybe, bought at what cost? Eric, You are the MAN! Keep it up showing how to really fix cars the right way!

@scorp14901 Жыл бұрын

Nothing I hate worse is chasing a friggin electrical problem but you my man are a genius! Awesome job!

@rickcoleman8903 Жыл бұрын

Feeling bad but still post a video that's dedication, much appreciated.

@Kurtdog63 Жыл бұрын

You have the patience of Job, brother. When you are sick and self employed, there is no such thing as a paid day off.

@huntnfishnuts5880 Жыл бұрын

Nothing worse than an I touched it fix, great logic for the repair and the cause, very frustrating when they just start working, more so when your sick.

@ronaldcastleberry9389 Жыл бұрын

I had a 99 Chev truck and the relay to the compressor clutch stayed engaged running my battery down. I removed the relay cover and a small piece of solder had gotten between the contacts. Thanks, Eric for your videos.

@jimclifford1241 Жыл бұрын

Being exposed to this mastery is a benefit to everyone that sees it. Thanks ... again and as always Eric.

@JNHEscapes Жыл бұрын

You understand the value of proper troubleshooting and you learn from it and can apply it to the next customer. Those that make comments about you shoulda done this blah, blah do not understand proper troubleshooting procedure. If we do not determine exactly why something did what it did and prove what actually happened we learn nothing and simply get lucky and hope for the best next time. That’s a stressful life and knowledge allows for more confidence which allows for less stress. Good job as usual…

@WilliamMulligan Жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric. This is the best kind of diagnostic video. You should keep away from your children and stop talking to the public. It's the best way to stop those germs gettin' ya! 🙂

@douglash3129 Жыл бұрын

Hi Eric, after watching you for a few yrs. now I would not second guess you. There is nothing more frustrating than something fixing itself and haunting you and your customer looses faith in you. Good job buddy! GET WELL SOON!!!

@tuccimane Жыл бұрын

even when mr o feels like dog poop he still takes his time to show us the right approach. got to love that.

@imurtroll5242 Жыл бұрын

It's like watching a master class in electrical

@tctwg1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for tricking us Eric. Keeps us on our toes 🫡

@wolvesone Жыл бұрын

man eric you are like the gene krantz for apollo 13 "lets work the problem people" you just saved that customer a butt load of money by actually diaging not guessing

@billupstateny9151 Жыл бұрын

Was getting used to the simple processes related to the Deere excavator servicing. Reinforces the theory that life can be simple @ times, even if not often .🇺🇸🗽🛐 Hoping for a speedy recovery from "feeling like crap" syndrome. Remember, things can always be worse, could be the object of the manhattan DA witch hunt PRNY @ large.

@steelwheels327 Жыл бұрын

Eric , whoever is criticizing you needs to watch another mechanic. Your troubleshooting approach is methodical not just random and all over the place that's why you are so good at what you do!!

@DillysADV Жыл бұрын

I had one just like this a few weeks ago.. Turned out that the contact in the box to the relay was struggling. Tightened the bite and it has worked flawlessly since.

@larrywalker3137 Жыл бұрын

I like the way you systematically go about finding the problem

@edchenal821 5 ай бұрын

You have the patience of Jobe, even when you are sick....

@garybomkamp8623 Жыл бұрын

You are much better sick than others on their best day

@billgraff4809 Жыл бұрын

There is only one shop in my three county area which specializes in automotive wiring and electrical, the parking lot is always full of Ford F Series trucks and E series vans. I had to have them diagnose and repair my last F150. They do so many, that they make their own splice-in harnesses. Most other shops won't touch Ford electrical issues, which is very inconvenient. Dealership service departments answer to every problem "It needs a new wiring harness." Your customers are very lucky to have you Eric!

@tomcrotty1498 Жыл бұрын

Excellent diagnosis Eric. You make it look like child’s play. As others have stated you find what’s defective and also find out the “why”. That’s the most important info I get from your videos. Good job.

@salembiad2 Жыл бұрын

This guy is a saint. Making videos for the people even when he’s sick. Thanks Eric. “And negatory on the cost of this mow-chine there Red Ryder You might say I went right up to the factory And picked it up, it's cheaper that way Uh, what model is it?”

@NikMitchell Жыл бұрын

"I can do it. You can do it. Yadda yadda, I'm going to go lay down." haha good stuff Mr. O!

@marshall1157 Жыл бұрын

Wish the like button counted as 2 when youtubers make a vid when sick-they deserve it!

@maykevin5 Жыл бұрын

Contacts on the relay were shotty. When you caused it to spudder or click really fast by pulling it out, it cleaned the contacts by doing so.

@frankvetere4423 Жыл бұрын

I was going to say go home and get some rest. Then I read the post was a month ago. So thanks for your time when you were sick. ✝️🙏👍😉🤗

@TJzzl86 7 ай бұрын

You always say these are your boring videos. I disagree: these are the videos that not only prove how complex modern vehicles are but also how valuable a great mechanic like yourself is. Some of the equipment you use is relatively expensive. As a diy guy, I know my way around a vehicle but electrical issues are always tricky. Awesome video! Stay blessed, man.

@robiecarmichael9958 Жыл бұрын

Sorry you are feeling poorly there young man. Never apologize for doing what you were trained to do and continue to train us to do. Diagnose the issue, verify the fault, once identified then check one more time. Great video as always hope you on the mend soon.

@andybonneau9209 Жыл бұрын

One of the perks of owning your own business is working sick. 🤧

@lqueryvg666 Жыл бұрын

We all appreciate these videos on your "methods" of troubleshooting!! I will tell you that from watching YOUR videos for years now, I have slowed down a bit on troubleshooting "issues"....The fastest answer is not always the right one.....follow the problem from start to finish....

@ron1584 Жыл бұрын

It was probably to much work to replace the fuse box, but it was good they sent it to you to get the real problem fixed. I'm sure the customer will be a lot happier paying for a proper diagnosis with just the relay replaced then having the fuse box replaced.

@SDS-1 Жыл бұрын

Yea Mr. O I liked your approach to this and I'm happy with sending him with a relay. Good job bud ❤

@akdenyer Жыл бұрын

The master as usual, you might have heard the relay click if it is was the control side. If not it is probably the contacts or the lower terminal. Teaching grandfather to suck eggs of course. but you know. You are just mind blowing, I am learning all the time from you and I have been doing electrics for 40 years. Ivan just had one with a bad solder joint on the board and just soldered a ground to the relay directly. Russian no parts required. LOL

@johnjames432 Жыл бұрын

Nothing a Z pack won't fix and couple of shots of doctor McGillicuddy's And the problem you found with the relay, Great job as usual.

@glenscheible9467 Жыл бұрын

Great to know there are Folks like You out there being Honest and with the Smarts to figure these complex Vehicles out.

@joelkist6493 Жыл бұрын

Your approach is Electronical logic, that is good and the correct diag which always leads to a resolve!

@stevencox75 Жыл бұрын

one piece at a time is one of my favorite song of his, i hope you feel better soon

@robertmedina6875 Жыл бұрын

You’re a better man than me if I was sick, I’d be home! Thanks for the video, Eric great job!

@robertmedina6875 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric!

@MrGardman Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear you were sick. I seem to lose my mind when I am ill. I was surprised how well you did with the video.

@badcorgis Жыл бұрын

I'm banging on this fusebox full of wires, relays, fuses and connections. Gotta replace the whole thing. Solid diagnosis. :D

@buzzpoluchi3217 4 ай бұрын

My favorite part was when you did the autopsy on that relay. I used to put a very low amp fuse in parallel across the suspect component (very intermittent problem). If the fuse was blown that was evidence of the questionable component going open. Christ, Eric when I ran the shop I would have killed for a tech like you.

@stroker-ve4ru Жыл бұрын

I just love story time with Eric O,I learn so much with diagnostics with You.Your a God send for the people that work on their own cars.😊

@TomM-iw3te 11 ай бұрын

So having now watched the latest video repair for this vehicle from you Eric we get to learn that a broken wire under the fuse box on the control side of the module was the ultimate culprit. You isolated the control side of the module first but I believe the broken wire to the module still had a partial connection and it’s likely thermal conductivity caused it to loose power resulting in intermittent stall conditions. Thanks from all of us in KZfaq land for your Diagnostic Master Class!

@miceinoz1181 Жыл бұрын

"so I think what I would do if it were me".........er, actually Eric, it is you. And I feel sure the first thing the 'other shop' would have done was swap relays (there are often more than one of the same part number), of they tried a new one as that is the easiest thing. So using the brain is always a good learning curve for all the rest of us mortals. Cannot wait for the update.

@victorbellan8357 Жыл бұрын

I do like your method of deduction , and your approach . as said once you disturb the circuits all bets are off ! Thanks for sharing ! &get well !

@lexteakmialoki5544 Жыл бұрын

I hate to say this, but I think you are funnier than ever when your sick. Keep those viruses coming, your the best.

@glendurant911 6 ай бұрын

Totally agree with you because your approach lets you learn diagnostics as you move forward.

@jaxsonhugh9334 Жыл бұрын

Eric O is the Michael Jordan of auto repair. Even when he is sick he still pulls out a win….👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@Bizija123 Жыл бұрын

Eric and Ivan from Pine Hollow are like auto diag Gods to me

@heinrichshultz Жыл бұрын

Praying you feel better Eric.

@jimcrane6862 Жыл бұрын

Welcome back to South Main Auto Diagnostics! 😉

@markcaldwell1245 Жыл бұрын

Awesome in depth diagnostic video, great job. The other shop should have kicked the bumper, it flickers and said you need a new truck, lol.

@stevenm3141 Жыл бұрын

In my dealings with fords this sounds like it is the mystery can! Don't worry too much eventually it will just start working! Chicken soup !!!Hope you feel better soon Eric O.

@richarddebertin6742 Жыл бұрын

Your diagnostic ability never fails to amaze me

@majorpayne4098 Жыл бұрын

was fun watching the master at work

@Ed-ip2sg Жыл бұрын

This guy is great. This takes logic, patience and brain power to troubleshoot that way.

@brucejones2354 Жыл бұрын

When I had my shop, my wife got me a chart of "Murphy's law" that I hung up on the wall. Intermittent problems are the hardest to diagnose, and are covered by this law of Murphy's........ any appliance (or car, truck, piece of equipment, tv, etc.) when demonstrated for the repairman, will work Perfectly every time"

@tomoakhill8825 Жыл бұрын

The relay is 182 years old. A 12 volt direct current will propagate 4 miles before fading to nothing. To send the first long-distance, telegraph message, in 1844, Samuel F. B. Morse used 13 independent circuits along the 38 mile route between Baltimore and Washington D.C. Along the route, every three miles there was place a fully charged battery. A relay, identical to the one Eric replaced, was used such that the incoming signal, now much weakened, was on the "control" side. The relay activated the next circuit through the "power" side battery. Thus relaying the message the entire distance.

@ursamajor26 Жыл бұрын

Ya, just firing a new relay into it without doing any other diag is fine if you're working on your own clunker, but if you're getting paid to actually fix something with confidence, then that's why one goes down the Mr. O road. Great work as always..

@barry009 Жыл бұрын

I love the other shop’s diagnostic method; I hit the fuse box and it worked therefore it needs a new fuse box. Brilliant! Lol. Thanks for following a process that made far more sense.

@nonyabiz2777 Жыл бұрын

I never notice the noise till you remind me. I’m usually listening to you and your teaching moments so I don’t hear anything but what I’m concentrating on . Nice work as always thank you team S.M.A.

@samtisch2832 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic video, always love it when Dr O gets a concern that would leave me scratching my head, can't believe valuable information like what south main auto produces is free!!!

@davidorav9716 Жыл бұрын

Its good that you troubleshoot first , to find the problem ! Ive delt with a lot of relays in my career as a maintenance technician and found that the points develop pitting that will cause an intermittent condition . Kind of drives you crazy !! I change the relay first !!

@OceanofMaya Жыл бұрын

Just want to say on this channel - I really liked your new (to you:)) excavator mini-series on your other channel! It was a fun departure. Thank you:). As you approach 800,000 subs...I can't wait for a million:). Well-deserved and I hope everyone who watches subs and shares your videos with others. Thanks.