Finally, I am able to watch a video that actually solves a problem instead of creating one.

Ivan is the master of the "no parts required" fix!

Owner of the local part store sitting in front of the computer at home with his whole family behind him watching SMA intently: - Here it comes! Here it comes, you guys! Eric's gonna mention my store's name on his channel, it's gonna be famous all over the internet you guys!....Aww...Chucks! LOL!

Yes, we wanted to see the inside of the old wiper motor.

I've been in the service industry for about a year, it's always fun watching these old guys cruise through diagnostics with ease while I just learned yesterday my 1 year old multimeter has a thermometer function! I'm young and dumb and know I don't know anything, your videos refill me with confidence to go back into work, feeling like I know just one more thing.

it's always a good Monday with Mr. Eric O

"Oh good, so he wants to add more to his appointment AND show up late? Perfect!" I felt that... It's up there with "While it's here, can you.."

Haha, Ivan's still young and enthusiastic like we used to be. Thanks Dr. O!

I wish we had a great mechanic like you in Jackson Ms, you good at working on vehicles.I'm learning a lot from you.Thank you for what you doing on KZfaq👍💪❤

Eric - you really wiped that one up in no time. Thanks for taking us along. Always learn from your diagnosis processes.

So nice to see a couple of SMA videos this week. Like a drinker who can't stop, we've got a thirst for more.

Great diagnosis as always Sir , specially taking the time to explain the parking switch and parking marks on the linkage much appreciated it 🙌

And that old wiper motor is on its way to State College as we speak...

Dissing on Ivan for tearing stuff apart for the "Russian Repair" - thanks to you and Ivan both, I've torn a few items apart to repair them on my Motorhome and felt a million times more comfortable in the process. The common sense testing that both of you show is an encouragement to "backyard mechanics" such as myself and I'm sure quite a few others. I know how to repair a lot of the stuff, but seeing one or both of you go into detail about the whys and wherefores is super encouraging.

Automotive Diagnosis & Repair at it's finest, thx Eric !

Your diagnostic process never fails to impress.

Good stuff Eric - thank you taking the time to post this.

I could not do it , so that’s why I pay you to do it ; And I knew you could So Thank You 🙏. So I will be back !

Eric, I always enjoy watching your videos for both the knowledge and your sense of humor. Sincerely, Bryan

New SMA video. Sunshine for the eyes and ears! Thanks Mr. O.

Eric O., you are the best comic on KZfaq!

Eric! you’re a genius! (no sarcasm)

You're kicking butt getting videos out. I haven't done one in 4 months.

It’s always great when my favorite mechanic is working on my exact car. Couldn’t be better. Only mechanic I would trust with my car.

Wow, I actually got to see a video within a day or two of you posting it! So nice when you have wiring diagrams and the auto makers info on how the system works so you can properly test and repair the fault.

If Eric had of been my auto shop teacher I wouldn't have blow'd up so much stuff! Atta boy Eric.

OK Eric if you need me to send you a longer rench. next time I’ll be more and happy to send you one I don’t think that one was quite long enough. And we didn’t get to see mrs o we like to see her when she is in the shop thank you for your videos I love watching you and your whole family it makes my day thank you CK

Very good explanation of trouble shooting this motor !!! I found it very intriguing and knowledgeable !!! Well done, Eric !!!! Carry on !!!!!!!

Supposed to be here at 8, now it's noon..... Don't you love it! Great fix and showing how the system works!

I like that you acknowledge the risk of being wrong was small but so was the time/energy investment in makin' darn sure!

Eric, I love your content. I am a retired mechanic of the non automotive variety and I like your system of troubleshooting. It so happens that I have two Honda Accords of the rough vintage of your example. My thought was, not to test, test, test, but to simply let you honest mechanics fix it. Watching your show allows me to converse with you folks like I know somewhat what I talking about. Thanks for helping me fake it!

Always enjoy a diagnostic. Thanks

Best way to start the week! Thanks for all your excellent insight!

Great educational video! I understand intermittent wipers now!

Keep up the good work bro 💪

Man,, this guy has a following. Six minutes after posting and over 2000 views already.

Thanks a bunch for the video. You made diagnosing and changing it a breeze!

"You mean the one who was suppose to show up at 8 and now showing up at noon?" "Oh, he wants to add more? Perfect!" :D

“We might have to turn the camera off and hit it with a hammer.”

"If I can do it you can do it"............Then I'll let you do it! Just love stories with happy endings!

Nice shout out to Ivan! Thanks for going through the testing of all the switch positions with the test light... Esp the intermittent

Awesome fix Eric O. Very good job your always getting a A+ on all these fixes thanks for sharing buddy

really enjoy these videos! been watching for a couple years been in the trade 3 years and find ideas and inspiration in your videos so thank you for your videos when im doing my late night learning.

I always watch your channel, you've been helpful in helping me understand what is going on with my car, sometimes I just put your channel on and leave it there because I know eventually I'll catch on to something else with my car, thank you for all your help and support and I appreciate your family values, a lot of people need to know family first. Thank you

I just a call yesterday about a 06 accord with no wipers. Thanks for the video! Perfect timing as I’ll check it out this weekend

If I was in your area, I'd work for you for free. I've already learned so much from just KZfaq vids (that have saved me and my family thousands) I cant imagine what I'd learn working with you! Thanks Eric O! Cheers to you and your family!!

Wants to add more to his appointment and show up late....gotta love customers...but you gotta have em!

Great video Eric! I’ve never been able to come up with a clear plan on testing this circuit. I try my best to be like you when it comes to my diagnostic strategy but man it’s complicated sometimes. I understood everything you did to test this circuit and now I have the necessary information necessary to diag the next one that comes into my shop!

Great diagnostic on the motor. 308K on a NY Honda...not bad

I had the 2006 model year Accord and while my wipers never gave up I did get over 300,000 miles out of her just like this gem. 360,000 to be exact.

"We got the 10mm here, the only one left in existence" No, there's a planet made of them in a parallel universe.

That's not fair! You teased us with an Ivan comment, about no parts required. And we were all waiting for you to tear that wiper motor apart!...lol.

I usually put a piece of masking tape where the wipers are on the glass before removing them so they go back in the same place. Some of the mini vans have wipers that will collide with each other if not in the right position.

Awesome video 👍

First off, love the new wedding band but get rid of that thing before you ground it to something while working on a power circuit and mix some angry pixies with your left ring finger. Second, the meat nuggets are looking more arthritic than before, take some time off from SMA and go visit the rheumatologist. I LOVE SMA videos and the explanations we get of circuit operations and factory wiring diagrams but PLEASE take care of yourself so we can continue to get many years of SMA videos with the witty banter and exceptional explanations.

Your ability to diagnose is 10/10. Hope someday I'll have your diagnostic abilities

Thanks Eric., looking forward to Wednesday live. Great as always. 👍🏻🙏

I love when I find a "theory of operation" section. Makes my life so much easier.

I went through 3 replacement motors to get a 1 good one. I have learnt to always plug and play before I do a full install.

Cut to my mind being blown that people actually give SMA videos a thumb down 🤯 Eric O is one of the best things to ever happen to KZfaq

Brought back Bad memories of a wiper trans getting my finger

Superb Diag. and Fix. Love it SMA, Thanks for sharing

Before you mentioned Ivan, I was going to say he'd do a *no parts required* repair! LoL 🤣 😆

Thank you! I hope you keep making videos for another 30 years.

Went through this with my Cruze recently. Removing the nut and putting it back on without damaging the transmission was the toughest part of the job for sure. I laughed with the "off camera" joke and noticed the final tight down was not in the final video. I kinda know why. :-) Great video.

Hey! Now I want to see the truck with the screwed up front diff.!!! :😁😁😁😁😁

Thanks again Eric Love those wiring diagrams

Nice tip about the first movement being downwards if it not set correct,thanks for that one Eric

Nice work as always

Eric, just replaced plugs on a 2016 outback 2.5, what a nightmare. Wanted to share my victory! Love the channel.

Not only does the wipers work now, we also know the horn still works. 😁

I subscribe to the South Main Auto Channel, and I'm not a sponsor. Thanks Eric for reminding me of my parents use to do...... smack me over the head to make sure I was "working. "

Eric your videos are great.

Could slice into that harness and poke wires. -remembers he’s recording- Which we probably won’t do.

Made myself one of those pocket sized mini “pry bars” the other day. Thx for the pro-tip LoL

Great job mr O another fix by the master

Fantastic job Big E ! Great 👍 job !

Well done.....Stuntman taught you well.

While I know you are sort of belaboring the point by going through all the steps, it's such an important thing to teach: Don't assume anything. Yes, a guess on the wiper motor would have been the right guess on this one, but it still would have been a guess. Understanding how it works and ticking off various circuits as good and working assures you that you do the repair once, not twice or three times, and that you don't use parts that aren't needed. Great job!

Good job Eric. Your a genius on fixing the wipers

I sold my Hoodoo Pilot at 338k and it still ran beautifully. All belts and hoses, and all fluids every 100k. Every 100k timing belt and water pump. Religious oil changes. Only bad thing is it blew the dash light buttons all the time and that was a pain in the ass. Ate headlights too soon, but could change those in 2 minutes taking my time. Miss my old hondoo

I found a bad abs wire by following your procedure thank you

last wiper job i had was a chevy colorado. took the motor apart and found the brushes were fine but a small amount of rust had locked the rotor in place. cleaned everything up and sealed the case with RTV, no more issues.

Keep going Eric, i learned a lot especially in the electrical field my friend's car was cooling fan always on at high speed we check the wiring diagram and we found that temperature sensor wire was broken we fixed it and all is done also he has vacuum switching valve issue we will check it by using active test using scan tool and see the control side of the ECM and see all this knowledge known by you, i'm very happy that i found you on youtube teachs how to read wiring diagram and isolate the problem, Thanks

I know I should diagnose before firing a part cannon, but I just went though something similar. My personal truck, wipers quit, so I just bought a wiper motor, super cheap, brand new for $20. Swapped the motor, still didn't work. Starting running down the wires, had a bad ground. Brand new wiper motor for $20 worked for every bit of 10 seconds and quit. Had to put my old one back in, and now it works reliably.

good thing the washer fluid motor works!

Thanks for posting. Relaxing after a long day!

great video Eric.

Nice professional way to diagnose and fix. Thanks for sharing

Fun Fact About Hondas: If the VIN starts with a '1', it is assembled in America. If it starts with a 'J', it is assembled in Japan.

Nice to know if my Honda wipers go out

Wow a 16 year old New York Honda with 300K!! Honda's are fantastic cars, but Whoa!! Miracles do exist!!

Another job completed. Thanks.

Great teaching video. Thanks a lot

Might have been smart time to check the wiper link joints for wear at that mileage.

Pretty straightforward repair. Nice Job.👍👍

I know you've got about 11 videos left until you hit 1000.. But I'm thinkin that will call for somethin real special.. It has to be the most exciting video you've produced to date. You thinkin' what I'm thinkin?? TOOLBOX TOUR WOOP WOOP!!

Ford service manuals - through Ford have 'Theory and Operation' I think it's called. It is a wealth of information. I have learned a lot by reading through it. Way to go Honda for having pretty much the same thing. I need all the help I can get! Good video!

Dang, over 500K subscribers. You started it because of a friendly/humorous conversation with your friends?

I am lucky that I have a garage near me with someone nearly as good as you.