Here’s Why Disconnecting Your Battery Will Destroy Your Car

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Here’s Why Disconnecting Your Battery Will Destroy Your Car, DIY life hacks and car repair with Scotty Kilmer. Car life hacks. How to make car battery last longer. Car battery maintenance. How to keep car battery charged and running for years. Car hacks that will save you hundreds in car battery replacement. 5 minute life hacks to make your car battery run as long as possible. Car maintenance tips. 5 minute hacks. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 52 years.
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@scottykilmer 4 жыл бұрын

You Can’t Fix Stupid: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bbOFZrdex7Gul5s.html ⬇️ Things used in this video: 1. Cheap Volt Meter: amzn.to/2BO5CGT 2. Common Sense ⬇️Scotty’s Top DIY Tools: 1. Bluetooth Scan Tool: amzn.to/2nfvmaD 2. Mid-Grade Scan Tool: amzn.to/33dKI0k 3. My Fancy (Originally $5,000) Professional Scan Tool: amzn.to/31khBXC 4. Cheap Scan Tool: amzn.to/2D8Tvae 5. Basic Mechanic Tool Set: amzn.to/2tEr6Ce 6. Professional Socket Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg 7. Ratcheting Wrench Set: amzn.to/2BQjj8A 8. No Charging Required Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2CthnUU 9. Battery Pack Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2nrc6qR ⬇️ Things used in this video: 1. Common Sense 2. 4k Camera: amzn.to/2HkjavH 3. Camera Microphone: amzn.to/2Evn167 4. Camera Tripod: amzn.to/2Jwog8S 5. My computer for editing / uploading: amzn.to/2uUZ3lo 🛠Check out the tools I use and highly recommend ► goo.gl/rwYt2y 🔥Scotty Shirts and Merch ► goo.gl/pTAeca Subscribe and hit the notification bell! ► goo.gl/CFismN Scotty on Social: Facebook ► facebook.com/scottymechanic/ Instagram ► instagram.com/scotty_the_mechanic/ Twitter ► twitter.com/Scottymechanic?lang=en

@lunarpitch 4 жыл бұрын

Epic video Scotty

@robde-e-e 4 жыл бұрын

Scotty, the clampmeter you mention is suitable for AC current only (when using the clamp), not DC current like car batteries ?!

@derekanderson6635 4 жыл бұрын

Scotty Hellllllp!! Gotta 2012 Volkswagen cc giving me P0222 P0100 P0122 Codes short to ground codes im assuming theres a short somewhere ,trying to fix it or atleast have as much info before i take it to be repaired, Do you have any wisdom on this ? Thanks in advance Scotty !

@syadmustafa 4 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer Great video @Scotty Kilmer

@mattwilcox3645 4 жыл бұрын

@@derekanderson6635 Clean non offensive comment: Scotty would suggest having that VW crushed into a cube.

@samdavis1228 4 жыл бұрын

“Never drive your car, and here’s why”

@p098098098 4 жыл бұрын

@S. Davis LoL

@judahsoremy9857 4 жыл бұрын

LOLOLOLOLO! I'm waiting for that video!

@WhosJayB 4 жыл бұрын

This is the most funny comment 😂

@FunnyVideos-jm8fo 4 жыл бұрын

Lol when I was kid I used to think when you disconnect the car battery then odometer mileage turns 0 miles like new lol but It didn’t work 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@1fires1 4 жыл бұрын

haha

@warthunder8624 Жыл бұрын

"Here's why touching your door handles will damage your car."

@M0OPI Жыл бұрын

On MK4 golfs this actually applies haha

@stevestevenson289 Жыл бұрын

😆

@jeffnoble9757 9 ай бұрын

I got a GREAT laugh from your comment

@glizzo1034 7 ай бұрын

Lmaoooo

@TheFLOMAN76 5 ай бұрын

😂 stop it... Gotta love Scotty!

@jfkesq 4 жыл бұрын

"Here's why driving your car will destroy your car."

@TheG21313 4 жыл бұрын

John Kennedy hahahahaha

@amusicalheart7 4 жыл бұрын

John Kennedy More so if you text and drive.

@paulh2981 4 жыл бұрын

"Also, a bonus: Why not driving your car will also destroy it."

@davewong1149 4 жыл бұрын

"Why starting the car will destroy the car".

@rods6405 4 жыл бұрын

So true in the old days driving your car kept it going!

@luciusseneca2715 4 жыл бұрын

"Doing literally anything will fry the electrical systems of all modern cars."

@SherriRice48 4 жыл бұрын

I WAS JUST GOING TO COMMENT WE'RE ALL BEING TRAPPED AND CONTROLLED BY OUR COMPUTERIZED VEHICLES.. PRETTY SOON THEY WONT EVEN OPERATE FOR US ANYMORE DUE TO BEING HACKED

@Milo19970 3 жыл бұрын

@@SherriRice48 That won't happen so fast😂 it's already possible

@oK-tf3jj 2 жыл бұрын

How to properly protect batteries from temperatures in the paint booth during curing process when getting a new paint job? Car battery always seem to die the same day after fresh new paint job. How to prevent this?

@oK-tf3jj 2 жыл бұрын

Is this because the temperature in the paint booth drain the battery fast or because the auto body shop may routinely disconnect all customer car batteries during paint process and reconnect them when completely finished? If shops know that doing that is bad for modern cars, why do they do it? Or I guess the question is, are they supposed to do it to protect batteries from paint booth temperature?

@brown8493 2 жыл бұрын

What if the battery get bad an if have to replace it you have disconnect battery cable

@albertoguerra3995 4 жыл бұрын

2020: Here's why buying a car, will destroy the car

@popeyeandstraussmx4165 4 жыл бұрын

Alberto Guerra I mens you’re not wrong

@FunnyVideos-jm8fo 4 жыл бұрын

Lol when I was kid I used to think when you disconnect the car battery then odometer mileage turns 0 miles like new lol but It didn’t work 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@abdullahimuse1654 4 жыл бұрын

Funny Videos lol it seems logical to think that way

@markcassar2868 4 жыл бұрын

Why buying a car destroy your wallets :D

@albertoguerra3995 4 жыл бұрын

Here's why checking your tires, will blow up the car

@thelastrefuge253 4 жыл бұрын

Last time I was this early Scotty was doing burnouts in a Mustang for his intro

@kylez2141 4 жыл бұрын

Rev up your engines !

@sharpemang 4 жыл бұрын

I still remember the Stingray lol

@RetroPCUser 4 жыл бұрын

I still remember the motorbike being used in the intros as well.

@thelastrefuge253 4 жыл бұрын

@@RetroPCUser oh yea and he wore that crazy pilots helmet while he was peeling tires on that bike, what a Savage 💪🏽

@dr.ofdubiouswisdom4189 4 жыл бұрын

Wait! ...he wasn't driving that chariot in 'Ben Hur' ?

@alternatetakes345 4 жыл бұрын

"Why turning the steering wheel is making your muffler fall off"

@mrelectron6220 4 жыл бұрын

LOL

@davewong1149 4 жыл бұрын

Why turning the steering wheel on the car will destroy the car.

@davecrupel2817 2 жыл бұрын

"Why filling up your gas tank is bad for your car."

@HECKproductions 4 жыл бұрын

nintendo ds: sits in drawer for 10 years; still has 85% battery charge modern car: disconnect battery; car self destructs

@dyingangelo 4 жыл бұрын

Your Nintendo is sitting indoor with consistent temperature compared to car that goes through temperature cycles

@aydenstockham1143 4 жыл бұрын

My DS was on for a week and still had power along with having a gallon of milk spilled on it and working fine

@MikeAndNary 4 жыл бұрын

Boy do I miss the good old days when you can actually climb into the engine bay with a toolbox and a sandwich and spend the afternoon working on the car.

@johnthompson9602 4 жыл бұрын

Me too.

@irvgotti94 4 жыл бұрын

That's why I bought a 86 toyota pickup and 94 landcruiser

@guitarprepnplus1 4 жыл бұрын

Chevy c10

@docjody8624 4 жыл бұрын

That's why my dailies are a 1991 Toyota pickup and 1998 RAV4!!

@RiverRat-2112 4 жыл бұрын

@@guitarprepnplus1 82 Chevy K20! LOL Handy hint, some conversion vans (and I am sure you can buy them someplace) had front license plate brackets that fold down into a step. Darn handy for climbing in and out of your Squarebody engine bay.

@mikek8089 4 жыл бұрын

"Check Engine" light comes on, open the hood....yup, it's still in there! Close the hood.

@somedrunkdude5728 4 жыл бұрын

Some vehicles disable the check engine light by disengage battery cables. Doesn't fix the problem but you can pass inspection with that trick until you can afford to fix it. I had to do that once on my Lincoln Town car.

@arcticfox2416 Жыл бұрын

"Here is why the static discharge from touching your car after you walked on carpet will destroy your engine computer and cost thousands to replace" 😂

@timburton1715 4 жыл бұрын

Scotty is my favorite and 1st "go to" auto mechanic when the old vehicle 🚗 isn't doing what it's supposed to be doing... much respect 🇺🇸🙏🏻🇺🇸

@RC_KAI 4 жыл бұрын

I disconnected my battery 5 hours ago. Hopefully I can “rev up my engine!”

@edwarddavis579 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@spankthemonkey3437 4 жыл бұрын

The Real K just send it

@javy0820 4 жыл бұрын

Scotty: here is why owning a car will destroy your car.

@zacharywzientek2010 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love these videos! Honestly I watch them more then I do my cable now!

@10813mike 4 жыл бұрын

This is some of the best and informative advice you’ve ever given Scotty! Electric problem’s are always a needle in a haystack... Thanks as always Scotty!!

@elfpimp1 4 жыл бұрын

Scotty: you can't damage anything on a car with this tool! Me: he's obviously never seen me try to change a fuse... 😕

@Car777777777 4 жыл бұрын

how do you change a fuse wit that tool unless you're a tool..?

@elfpimp1 4 жыл бұрын

@@Car777777777 boy howdy, have I a story for you.... 😉

@wbwills2 4 жыл бұрын

DIY is getting more & more intimidating these days.tempted to get a mule for transportation.

@robertlongwill8856 4 жыл бұрын

Isn't that the truth LOL

@robertlongwill8856 4 жыл бұрын

@@Car777777777 I think he was making a joke but unfortunately it went over your head LOL stay with the program will you

@kennyg6418 4 жыл бұрын

Every time Scotty say’s “battery” take a shot!

@camden199 4 жыл бұрын

Jesus....

@kdailey310 4 жыл бұрын

Can't. Scotty drank them all.

@xadam2dudex 4 жыл бұрын

When do you report to rehab after this video ? 😂

@triumphmanful 4 жыл бұрын

good whiskey will cure the battery syndrome

@larrytheodore4684 4 жыл бұрын

Good idea.

@fraxinus_ash 4 жыл бұрын

Every time I rev my car up now I have Scotty's voice in my head 😆

@danyo5509 4 жыл бұрын

Why did you say that 🤦🏻‍♂️

@jamesmedina2062 4 жыл бұрын

You are strikingly beautiful, Ash! What kind of car do you rev? Have a wonderful day👍

@leeasbury7273 4 жыл бұрын

Lol...a chick can't even make a simple passing comment on KZfaq without at least one guy slidin in like Joey from Friends..."How YOU doin?" 👀 😀 harmless, but amused me...u got Scotty's voice in your head, and now I got Joey's in mine lol. Carry on.

@yngfljm2277 3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesmedina2062 sim p

@gitnote 4 жыл бұрын

I read the TIS for my BMW, almost all maintenance tasks start with "Disconnectnegativa battery terminal."

@pnhagen56001 4 жыл бұрын

I think I will just keep buying really old cars and avoid some of the hassle.

@conicEllipse 4 жыл бұрын

But then you have different hassles; finding parts, lower gas mileage, passing inspection, etc.

@Bandolero318 4 жыл бұрын

Lower gas mileage is not a problem as you could buy a good Toyota cheap from the early 2000's. Also parts are not a problem as you can buy aftermarket parts cheap. Get a good car then no problems passing inspection. I bought a 2003 car for $2000 instead of buying a new car as it would take me over 10 years to break even with the fuel savings alone. One thing though, you must be able to work on cars yourself when small things go wrong.

@p098098098 4 жыл бұрын

I got 2001Tundra 3.4 300km , 2007 Tundra 4.7 292km and 2004 4Runner 4.0 235km and love them all :)

@texlnghorn 4 жыл бұрын

"Here's why you should never own a vehicle again"

@DennisAlexioAndyHug 4 жыл бұрын

Lol

@10secondsofnature31 4 жыл бұрын

Lmfaoooo😂

@fredfratto5029 4 жыл бұрын

Great episode as always Scotty thank you I learned so much by listening to your videos, keep up the great work

@EdwardNga 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great and helpful info that you share Scotty. I always appreciate and love listening to your videos. Thanks! :)

@thickheart28 4 жыл бұрын

Me: okay, I’ll keep my battery connected. Scotty: that will destroy your car as it will eventually die.

@apb311 4 жыл бұрын

FYI Scotty, the AstroAI Digital Clamp Meter, TRMS 6000 is advertised as an AC current meter only. Although the TRMS 6000 meter may be able to measure DC current the reason AstroAI indicates it is AC current only may be due to its inaccuracy when measuring DC current. Also the current scales on the TRMS 6000 meter are marked with a symbol indicating AC only; a letter "S" turned sideways. For it to indicate AC and DC there would be an underscore below the sideways letter "S". There are several other clamp meters advertised for under thirty dollars that do measure DC current.

@madlemming1711 4 жыл бұрын

"Why thinking about a car will cause malfunctioning"

@lomgshorts3 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing how you have changed and simplified automotive electronic diagnostics for us "shade tree mechanics". Thanks Scotty!

@PeterC408 4 жыл бұрын

"Looks like you made the meter go up, $3", he said, non-offensively.

@robde-e-e 4 жыл бұрын

It's even the wrong one

@henryhatch5899 4 жыл бұрын

Sure do love that you're so willing to share your knowledge. Thank you!

@deborahudson1689 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos, I am a 66 year old woman who love to know what is going on with my car ( not necessarily to work on, but to know what needs to be worked and the process). I have passed on your videos to others, they are so educational, never seen anything so informative and entertaining at the same time. Keep them coming Scotty !!!

@jerrybrown4658 4 жыл бұрын

I miss the old intro where Scotty actually reved up an engine.

@stillnotwoke 4 жыл бұрын

His neighbors got tired of him burning rubber all the time.

@tylerlooney8058 4 жыл бұрын

Me too much better then the new one.

4 жыл бұрын

I feel like most people here watch scotty to have some fun instead of cars.

@princesunnyboy 4 жыл бұрын

I learn in a hilarious way 😂

@AJ-xm4xc 4 жыл бұрын

Which country are you from?

4 жыл бұрын

@@AJ-xm4xc Turkey.

@AJ-xm4xc 4 жыл бұрын

Beytullah kuşcu Glad to hear that you watch Scotty over there. All the best!

@frank-tbass4041 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that too....

@tomblaski8435 2 жыл бұрын

Scotty you are just an incredible guy. Your troubleshooting guidance is invaluable to the layman such as myself. I watched your video over two or three times ( I like your presentation skills )and was incredibly amazed at how you gave great advice. Thank you and don't ever stop. Blessings to you.

@rydingwithryan493 4 жыл бұрын

Never ever refuel your car. Here’s why.

@davewong1149 4 жыл бұрын

The car Might blow up!

@amilcarlopez5895 4 жыл бұрын

My bank account been draining since I bought a BMW 😭 I wish I found you before my purchase Scotty 😏😏😂😂

@gogoeverybody 4 жыл бұрын

You bought a money pit car, that’s a shame.

@bigdaddyvince1825 4 жыл бұрын

Big Money Wasted

@aboomalacani5829 4 жыл бұрын

I remember that feeling. It was immaculate and reasonably priced. Although I did love the car, it was like a high maintenance g/f that was beyond my financial means. Then one night, a large deer jumped right in front and I had no time to avoid it. It sucked but that was it for the car!

@spankthemonkey3437 4 жыл бұрын

amilcar lopez new Toyota Supra guys are going to be disappointed

@RidinDirtyRollinBurnouts 4 жыл бұрын

Most car buyers are ignorant anyway, that's why they make money off you

@WillyWanker1974 4 жыл бұрын

Scotty, thanks again! Love the honesty and knowledge.

@arkansasmountainman 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty, you are the best! Easy to find drains and great trick to find the circuit with the problem. I drive an older truck and I'd love to have one of those testers! Can you do a show on how to safely change the battery out without losing the programming and screwing everything up? Would it work if you hook up a battery charger to the battery cables, disconnect the battery, install the new one, then remove the charger?

@christopheralthouse6378 4 жыл бұрын

Ringing the bell...enjoying the videos! 😂 You remind me of my grandmother back many years ago and I mean that in a good way, as it is clear that you have a lot of knowledge and wisdom built up from many years of living and have a very fun-loving way of sharing it! 😅😂 Keep up the great work, Scotty...if my grandma had ever met you before she died at 90 I know she would've been glad to meet a kindred spirit. Bless you! 😁

@VKSgtSLaughter 4 жыл бұрын

I learn something new everyday... Thanks Scotty!

@chrisreid1524 4 жыл бұрын

The more I deal with modern cars, the more I’d rather have a 51 Chevy.

@walterk1221 4 жыл бұрын

Why not a '56 so you can have a V8?

@chrisreid1524 4 жыл бұрын

Walter K Because the old 235 “Stovebolt” 6 is just so darn easy to work on. You can crawl in under the hood with the engine if you want.

@chrisreid1524 4 жыл бұрын

Oscar Ljungberg Can’t seem to post a photo here. Just google 51 Chevy engine with image search.

@jasem.4789 4 жыл бұрын

I feel like the mechanics of an older car is just easier. Computers in cars kind of defeats the purpose of good engines

@bakerdow9884 4 жыл бұрын

Let's be honest here, even women in the 50's were better, this is coming from a guy born in the 90s. You know what, maybe I will get a C1 instead of a C8 here in London

@standtallvets5386 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty for all you do to help others on car problems.

@musicalbenjiman 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Scotty. Nice video; thanks for taking the time to explain things on a fifth-grader level (don't worry, that's a compliment). I've wondered what "load testing" entails; seems like now I know a tool to use. - Benjamin

@captaincoffee2956 4 жыл бұрын

Another great “As Seen On Scotty TV” item. Thanks for keeping us up to date!!!

@dariusdickens3614 4 жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thanks for passing along your knowledge.

@heathcadden2168 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very informative video on detecting battery drains using a safe and economical tool! Seems like they are few and far between on our seemingly more complex modern vehicles! $23 well spent!🙇🏼‍♂️👨🏼‍🔧 Keep ‘em coming Scotty!👏🏼🙋🏼‍♂️

@MikeOrazzi 8 ай бұрын

I have a 2015 Jeep KL, if it sits for a two days or so the useless start stop won't kick on unless I drive it for about an hour, 3 year-old AGM battery, so I'm thinking I may have a drain somewhere. Thanks for the tip.

@DrCheyOne 4 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer: Here's why starting your car will ruin your car

@pascalbruyere7108 4 жыл бұрын

I looked up the specs: this thing only measures AC current unless you use it as a regular multimeter, I.e. disconnect the battery. Cars use DC current. I am not sure why you had a reading, there might be some AC injected by some IC.

@galentyrol6512 4 жыл бұрын

Are you sure you got the model right? My version of his toy does both

@BrosCrypto 4 жыл бұрын

I feel like I shouldn't even own a car at this point

@therobinmasterstheory1636 4 жыл бұрын

lol :)

@milesaway3699 4 жыл бұрын

I'm with ya.

@james6234 4 жыл бұрын

Unless its a 94' celica :)

@sexycooljulesverne 4 жыл бұрын

convert a mountain bike to e-bike ;)

@godschild5587 4 жыл бұрын

cars are headache

@melvinshelton8448 4 жыл бұрын

Scotty! This is fantastic! I remember, in the '60's-'70's, I had a cheap, simple multimeter that let me work for years on my VW Bugs; but now, unless I can find a Bug that's intact enough to be a daily driver, I guess I'm going to change with times, and get a clamp-around probe-meter. I had no idea things had mutated to this degree of complexity. Thanks for bringing this knowledge to the unmechanicaI masses. I guess that, in order to generate really complex problems, you have to have a computer.

@vladonaldtrumputler3114 Жыл бұрын

Hey Scott. This is a very informative video and allowed me to troubleshoot my older car in a different way. I just replaced the dead battery with a new one and in the morning noticed that it had drained down to 4.6 volts. I'm getting the tool today.

@joshuaadams250 4 жыл бұрын

to much electronics in cars now smh

@muhdewd9727 4 жыл бұрын

It's our burden to bear if we want new vehicles. Might as well learn a thing or two.

@I41535D 4 жыл бұрын

Steve Silvas how much for it??

@weltschmertzy 4 жыл бұрын

get a horse and a buggy

@I41535D 4 жыл бұрын

Steve Silvas how much

@davidponthieux4804 4 жыл бұрын

My favorite day of the week...."Mechanic Monday"

@arunalpho 4 жыл бұрын

Keep up your energy, Scotty. Your way of presenting things and the laughing animal pics (especially the Owl and Cat 😸are the funniest and cutest ones) makes my day.

@SuperDeadkittens 4 жыл бұрын

Always learning from you Scotty, thanks for keeping it real!

@MCmaksE 4 жыл бұрын

The bell at the end truly makes me smile every time~

@ItzCharlemagne 4 жыл бұрын

You always talk with your hands 😂😂

@docjody8624 4 жыл бұрын

The il Scottino is an Italian Wannabe.

@restockton009 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, Scotty. Always good to see your new videos. I always learn something. Thanks!

@kickmcmelon18 3 жыл бұрын

Why do I feel like I could listen to you talk about anything and actually learn, whatever teaching style this is I approve.

@HauntedVenturesFX 4 жыл бұрын

This is my clean non-offensive comment! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity, Scotty!!!

@kevymeta7151 4 жыл бұрын

I’d like one of those meters! You’re the best Scotty!

@ginosmovies 4 жыл бұрын

This is the reason on why I don't go to a comedy channel when I have Scotty! He just cracks me up!

@lonekiterrocky 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Scotty. that was very informative. Have a severe battery drain on my 1984 F250. Not nearly as many bells and whistles as the new cars, but I'm kind of a electrical dummy and you gave me a good place to start so thank you 👍

@MikeInExile 4 жыл бұрын

There’s something not right about this… As a rule, clamp meters generally CANNOT measure DC current (although some of them with a Hall Effect sensor built into the clamp CAN). The meter in the video FOR SURE can’t measure DC current - it can only measure AC current! There are no markings on the front of the meter to select DC current measurements. Even the user manual doesn’t list it as being DC current capable in the specs. Also… unless the parking lamps are LED, they should draw a LOT more than 0.49 amps!

@mikerains9072 4 жыл бұрын

You are correct. I cannot explain how Scotty got a reading unless the meter is reading high frequency conducted noise generated by the car's computer(s).

@muaddib7685 4 жыл бұрын

In high school I had an Oldsmobile my friends and I called "Sparky" cause it had so many electrical problems

@FunnyVideos-jm8fo 4 жыл бұрын

Lol when I was kid I used to think when you disconnect the car battery then odometer mileage turns 0 miles like new lol but It didn’t work 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@bigdaddyvince1825 4 жыл бұрын

same here with my pontiac :)

@JoeMama-bw2vy 4 жыл бұрын

The clamp on meter went from $24 to $23 to $25 and then back to $23 during that video. 🤣 You're the best Scotty!

@mac11380 4 жыл бұрын

There are devices you connect to your OBDII port that keeps power to the settings while the battery is disconnected.

@mac11380 4 жыл бұрын

@John Smith It was mentioned at about the 30 second mark that disconnecting the battery causes issues, I mentioned it so people could use the info for other applications where you DO have to disconnect the battery, just a continuation on that comment.

@davidross5593 4 ай бұрын

@@mac11380 On certain vehicles it does. But on those specific vehicles when a battery saver is connected via OBDII port will these issues disconnecting the battery still happen? Ummmm noooo Im an associate in a auto care center at Wal-Mart and we use that method for saving the settings. And i know that is why you mentioned that in your original comment. I just saw that you replied to your own comment.

@thelastrefuge253 4 жыл бұрын

4:36.......watch your back Scotty that Kia creepin in the background looks sketch

@kodyclarke9696 4 жыл бұрын

Jeep*

@usafyuros6126 4 жыл бұрын

@@kodyclarke9696 its a fiat jeep lol

@thelastrefuge253 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks yall I was gonna say Jeep to but I wasnt sure, I seen the tailights the second time around

@XantheFIN 4 жыл бұрын

Wanted come to be fixed by Scotty.. slot was full :(

@Ducza 4 жыл бұрын

korean driveby

@miketennis3638 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty, l always learn something new when you talk.

@EM-df6mo 4 жыл бұрын

I bet you do!

@ryang3481 4 жыл бұрын

Scotty, I have really enjoyed watching your videos. They are very helpful and informative. I only recently found your stuff while searching up fixes for my 1999 Honda Accord 2.3 liter. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It has helped me a lot over the last few weeks.

@ryang3481 4 жыл бұрын

@ where were you 3 weeks ago when I replaced the timing belt, cam seals and pulleys, crankshaft seals and pulleys, radiator, valve cover gasket, spark plugs, distributor cap, drive belts, power steering pump and the VTEC solenoid gaskets? Well, where were ya? Lol I tell you what, this car is a tank and the only reason I'm throwing this much money at it is because it had taken care of me when I failed to do the same for it. 266 plus thousand miles and still reliable as hell.

@andrewhicks7601 4 жыл бұрын

I'd love an ammeter tester tool! Thanks scotty for helping me and my car! A 1967Chevelle I've had for 40 years! I thought I knew all about it but... now I know a little bit more about it! Thanks to you Scotty! Andrew Hicks is my Name

@fh1980ram 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty, I went for a walk with my wife, and suddenly she started making a "klunka klunka" sound. What could it be,should I get rid of her?

@stephenwatts2879 4 жыл бұрын

Fred part her out, get more that way!

@rickdaystar477 4 жыл бұрын

Is she an import or domestic?

@JOHNJ0HN9111 4 жыл бұрын

sell her asap....

@sharpemang 4 жыл бұрын

She's gonna be a endless money pit

@JOHNJ0HN9111 4 жыл бұрын

take her in and see how much ford will give her when you try and buy a 20202 electric f150

@stevengpreston 4 жыл бұрын

A clamp-on meter that measures DC current will cost more and need to be zeroed out before each measurement.

@cannaroe1213 4 жыл бұрын

Really? I bought a clamp meter for AC. I haven't tried it on DC because i'm scared. Will it really not work?

@bensonwills7446 4 жыл бұрын

He's got the meter set on the 60A AC range. Not sure how he's measuring DC current.

@ShiftingSkys 4 жыл бұрын

@@bensonwills7446 Rofl He does. That meter even has DC capabilies.

@uTommydogs 4 жыл бұрын

I bought the clamp meter via Scotty's link in the description. Was wondering why it wasn't even reading at least my BMW's 50 milliamp sleep mode draw, until I read the product description where it says "not for DC current".

@stevengpreston 4 жыл бұрын

uTommydogs , sorry to hear that. Hope you can return it for one that works with DC. How long does it take for a BMW to shut down enough to get to 50 mA?

@jasontheox2286 4 жыл бұрын

Only been watching a week....I already love this guy! Thanks for the help! Keep it going!

@paulahunt3508 4 жыл бұрын

Scotty, I have learned sooo much about vehicles since I started watching your videos. I feel more confident about what the tech is telling me because of information that you have provided on your videos. I am a single woman & many times have had to just take the mechanics word about what’s wrong with my car. THANK YOU for providing helpful information. And, you are hilarious! LOL Paula Hunt

@extracurricularCFIN 4 жыл бұрын

I don't think it's possible to post a non-offensive comment in 2019

@hotrodray6802 4 жыл бұрын

Everything offends somebody

@imfloridano5448 4 жыл бұрын

Hey hey now, I'm offend by these non-offensive remarks. Lets keep it naughty folks in a humorous way. Remember these only comments for laughs.😁 or should i say shyta an giggles

@mandolinic 4 жыл бұрын

@@hotrodray6802 I find that comment very offensive.

@johns6095 4 жыл бұрын

Mandolinic I find your taking of offense to be quite offensive

@mandolinic 4 жыл бұрын

@@johns6095 Now you're just being offensive.

@aj11fan 4 жыл бұрын

“Clean, non-offensive comment” 🤞🏽

@flipvdfluitketel867 4 жыл бұрын

Reported

@flipvdfluitketel867 4 жыл бұрын

@@jetstreamer374 lol Rotterdam

@briantracy1324 4 жыл бұрын

“Clean, non-offensive comment”

@pennyfarthing6847 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty, great advice as always!

@garyggarner7738 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome information! I never thought about this type tester! Learn new things every video! Thanks Scotty!

@campcitychris1491 4 жыл бұрын

I need that Amp meter in my life Scotty!

@mikeb9569 4 жыл бұрын

Actually it's called an ammeter.

@jaronlee1216 4 жыл бұрын

LOL SCOTTY TRIGGERS ME BY WAVING HIS HANDS ...LOL

@k20_turbo94 4 жыл бұрын

JARON LEE the moment I read your comment it started to trigger me too lmaoo😂

@jimsouder8 4 жыл бұрын

Love all your videos. I learn a ton of great stuff all the time. Thanks.

@sotoss7377 4 жыл бұрын

Scotty, many thanks for your channel. I look forward to all new videos. I enjoy the way you deliver the education. Its entertaining. Appreciated. Regards from Sotos in Birmingham UK

@pslgreg 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2019 Ram with the Hemi, so electrical problems are inevitable.

@venividivici4253 4 жыл бұрын

pslgreg Why did you buy that truck

@pslgreg 4 жыл бұрын

@@venividivici4253 Towing capacity and price.

@RolaAddict 4 жыл бұрын

Don't forget rust problems.

@ratbrain7743 4 жыл бұрын

@@pslgreg price is why the hood is full of dodges

@davemcguigan218 4 жыл бұрын

Good Chinese product for a change!

@CorneliusMegadook 4 жыл бұрын

Scotty ur my favorite car guy on KZfaq!

@scottykilmer 4 жыл бұрын

hello and thanks!

@cabzombierb 4 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer ; There’s others ?

@jonnijames 4 жыл бұрын

@@cabzombierb yes, but ive been watching scotty for 8 years and hes the most knowledgeable one, he does say it 10 times too fast but the replay feature makes you smarter if you try sink in the messages hes sending :)

@dadmezz4024 4 жыл бұрын

Always information and helpful. Thank you Scotty.

@crosspollination6626 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Scotty, alot of good info here. Really explain well. Thanks.

@off-roadprojectsandfun6868 4 жыл бұрын

I disconnect the battery cable all the time on my Jeep. The thing is that it’s a 1991 so it’s not really modern😂. But I use it for the purpose of resetting the computer sometimes.

@invisiblemushroom1445 4 жыл бұрын

Used to have to do the same on a 91 grand cherokee I had till one day it just wouldn't start, it would spin over but for some reason the immobiliser/alarm system was locked on 😒🤷‍♂️

@jimmytorpedo6690 4 жыл бұрын

This should also work on my pacemaker.

@wholeNwon 4 жыл бұрын

Actually something similar is used.

@KieranCloud813 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for all of the great tips you share.

@phillipsayamoungkhoun9402 4 жыл бұрын

Watching Scotty Klimer always makes my day as his info is useful.

@Tokamak3.1415 4 жыл бұрын

I couldn't afford one of these, so I stripped the wire, licked my finger and I'm good to go. Sure I have t wait a week for the numbness to go away but it works.

@danield5760 4 жыл бұрын

😂🤣 that killed me

4 жыл бұрын

I couldn't afford one either, can I lick your finger so I don't get numb while operating heavy machinery at work?

@darbysmith7159 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@Bunnytoes666 4 жыл бұрын

@ BWAAAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHHA! Read the label before consumption!

@sammyurno1 4 жыл бұрын

😵😂

@MrJonesdj1 4 жыл бұрын

Now I drive around and see cars and tell my wife that’s an endless money pit, or that one is a good value...thanks Scotty!!

@Zeiltaid 4 жыл бұрын

I said the same to my wife today ; you're an endless money pit!!!

@Khandomain 4 жыл бұрын

@@Zeiltaid are you single now or how is that working for you

@Zeiltaid 4 жыл бұрын

@@Khandomain oh I'm not poor yet so she will stay with me until I'm completely broken

@SquireWaldo 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. Very helpful.

@RichardSmith-xd9bm 4 жыл бұрын

Besides his boundless enthusiasm, the best part of his videos are the hilarious comments!

@michaelbauer6357 4 жыл бұрын

According to the specs, the DT201D clamp meter will only read AC current - as DC does not generate a changing magnetic field. How do you get DC readings from it?

@larslundkvist4530 4 жыл бұрын

Michael Bauer yeah, right. I really wonder that too

@MrErichonda30 4 жыл бұрын

They do make ac/dc clamp meters. Not sure what that cheap pos is. I'm a electrician and it's fluke or nothing.

@larslundkvist4530 4 жыл бұрын

Just read the specification for DT201D and it’s as Michael Bauer says. It’s measuring AC current, not DC. So how Scotty make this work is a mystery

@invisiblemushroom1445 4 жыл бұрын

I'm no electrician but does it make a difference that he's looking for amperage & not current?

@larslundkvist4530 4 жыл бұрын

jason harris Ampere is the unit of current. For instance: the current is 3 ampere

@timwolf8314 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty, always love your videos. And plus I would love to get one of those voltage meters to keep in my toolbox. Once again thanks for all you do.