Yo hektor , I almost fell for autozone telling me It was my intake , and valve cover had me ordering $300 worth of parts I had a scanner but didn't know much about fuel trims and how that works , I stumbled on this video and after a new purge the cruze is all set to go . The big part of this is I'mma single dad of three girls 10 , 12 , and 14 and that money I was able to save went a long way at the grocery store at a time I'm out of work due to covid , just wanted you to know your not just teaching people how to fix cars ur helping us keep money in our pockets when money is so tight rn thanks brother I really appreciate ya , and Tom cruze is still running smooth take care , God bless , and peace out
@scientist1003 жыл бұрын
Careful, this doesn't happen often, sometimes it could be a combo of damaged intake booth not measured by the MAF.
@2nickles647 Жыл бұрын
That's why it's recommended you take it to a shop for proper diagnostic services.
@Trill89Atwg Жыл бұрын
Did yo car have problems starting wen u drive it around
@jasongross2150 Жыл бұрын
@@2nickles647 I scanned it with my scanner and had em scan it to see what they said
@AgWhatsUp Жыл бұрын
I named my Cruze Tom as well..
@themechanicla9945 жыл бұрын
Is there anything that you can't fix, you're one of the smartest techs i know of here on youtube. keep doing your thing sir, you're time is coming.
@davidbautista85725 жыл бұрын
Agreed 100%
@jessetaylor92552 жыл бұрын
Same here!!! You need your own shop bud!
@sidharthchand80722 жыл бұрын
What about the Maf sensor
@auck1969 Жыл бұрын
Man this is a fantastic video that helped me fix my son's Cruze who's in college. Every dollar saved counts. I learn so much from guys like yourself that educate the public but definitely don't have too. I really appreciate your help. Very kind indeed. Take care my friend. 👍
@timel-sheikh36263 жыл бұрын
I am a master Chrysler mechanic I can always learn from this guy he is a great tech
@richardrussell40653 жыл бұрын
A true master would never call himself a master 🤣
@judd01123 жыл бұрын
The master has now become the student
@gloriavazquez45933 жыл бұрын
This video was exactly what my needed! I took my car to the dealership, pep-boys and 4 other mechanics and noo one was able to tell me what was wrong with it! I spent over $1500 taking it from shop to shop, I saw this vid, bought the part for $40 and solved the problem!! You are a god!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
@HomieHektor3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped 🤝
@darkknight22603 жыл бұрын
@@HomieHektor thank you, I'm starting my own mechanic busy thank you for your insight on problems we over look
@dancurrier64212 жыл бұрын
Hello my car is running very rich I can smell it going up a hill burning up gas like crazy please help
@eko72934 жыл бұрын
I literally took my vauxhall corsa 1.2 3door 2014 to a couple different mechanics regarding lean engine p00171 and none of them had a clue what it was. Thanks to this video I changed the Breather valve all on my own, took me 2 minutes. If it wasn’t for you Hector the mystery in my car wouldn’t have ever been solved!!
@HomieHektor4 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome Homie 🙌🏼
@angeloya28329 сағат бұрын
Thank you with this information I found the hidden vacuum leak all the other mechanics never mention this. Thanks again
@Volusiaev5 жыл бұрын
Great diagnostic process. You gotta think of all possibilities.
@HomieHektor5 жыл бұрын
Volusia-ev Figure out what’s right with the car, and the wrong will jump out at you 👍🏼
@dancurrier64213 жыл бұрын
hello my 2015 Chevy Cruze 1.4 is running to rich when I pass some one on A hill you can smell it when I press on the gas pedal stinks
@dancurrier64213 жыл бұрын
My purge valve is brand new so that's not the problem I've already checked that probably A 02 sensor going bad or something any ideas would be appreciated
@so4real2 жыл бұрын
I love his knowledge. I need a regular mechanic like this.
@michaelvandenavont6652 жыл бұрын
Have been popping a P0171 code for about a year now. Keep resetting it, which does me for awhile but then it pops up again. Finally decided to search for the issue. Came across NUMEROUS videos regarding this code, but yours is the ONLY one checking the purge valve....and lo and behold, upon checking this before heading to work this morning, my purge valve is sucking air. Have now ordered a replacement and hope to be back without codes soon. Thank you so much for your excellent explanation and descriptive video....I miss the old days of drag racing my easy to work on 72 Chevelle, none of this cheap plastic and emissions crap throughout the car....just a 350 4-bolt that you could sit on top of while working on it. 🙂
@HomieHektor2 жыл бұрын
The Good Ole Days…
@Paul-kt7iw Жыл бұрын
Fantastic explanation. I repair appliances for a living so I work on all my own stuff. This video totally explains diagnosing the P0171 well. My 2013 Cruze 1.8L was having this code. Was going to replace the O2 sensor. However after watching this was able to test, sure enough my purge valve wasn’t sealing. Thanks again for the help!!!
@fuzzman7774 жыл бұрын
This helped me fix my corsa in the UK. Thanks! Very good diagnosis process. Made sense what I was looking for.
@HomieHektor4 жыл бұрын
Kyle Dix that’s awesome bro 👍🏼
@eko72934 жыл бұрын
I blew into my purge valve and air was flowing through with ease. Best diagnosis ever, even if your car has no problems always good to remove the breather valve and blow into it incase.
@HomieHektor4 жыл бұрын
Curry Flurry 👍🏼
@eko72934 жыл бұрын
👌🏻
@delsimmonsjr Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, Hector. This helped me a lot. I was convinced I had an issue with my IAV, and decided to check this instead since the symptoms were similar and it has been impossible to find a IAV outside of the dealership. Fortunately, I saw your video and now my wife can give me back my car.
@adrpals2324 Жыл бұрын
Good thing that it was the purge valve that caused that lean condition but in my car it turned out be an O2 sensor going bad. Thank you for the video and good troubleshooting.
@brandongarcia88282 жыл бұрын
One of the best mechanical videos I've seen definitely gained a subscriber
@smokingpanda65093 жыл бұрын
I just learned more from you then the other 5 videos I watched combined. Amazing job!
@nesfotra3 жыл бұрын
This tutorial helped me out immensely. Faulty purge valve!
@GrnArrow0924 жыл бұрын
I had the P0171 code happen to me last year. It was an indication of a vacuum leak, which turned out to be a bad vacuum hose. All that needed to be done was change the vacuum hose and the problem was solved. I'm always happy when the repair is quick and simple.
@HomieHektor4 жыл бұрын
GrnArrow sometimes it’s that simple 🤙🏼
@judd01123 жыл бұрын
Yeah but how often does that actually happen? Not too often for me. Maybe it’s just a streak of car nightmares
@devinp7198Ай бұрын
This video was a huge help bro! Appreciate you 🙏
@joshjonas2856 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, this was the problem. I have had this idle issue with a po171 code for my 2011 Chevy Cruze for almost two yrs. I did a lot of searching and fixed other issues related to it, but I could never find anything that related the issue this video showed. I'm sure other videos and info is out there, but I never came across it. My purge valve had just a slight suction when there shouldn't have been one. I got a new one and noticed the change right away. It fixed my problem.
@wyattoneable5 жыл бұрын
That was an outstanding tutorial Hektor. I enjoyed this one.
@HomieHektor5 жыл бұрын
wyatt It was a fun one 🎥💨
@dancurrier64213 жыл бұрын
I already changed that purge valve my check engine light on is for mass air flow sensor and PO 171 bank 1 up stream 02 sensor
@davidbishop29137 ай бұрын
You look like a very honest mechanic which is very rear keep up the good work you'll be in business ever
@elijaha11343 жыл бұрын
This is fantastic!! Our Chevy Trax has the same codes, P0171 and P2270, we just got a warranty extension about the purge valve!!!
@castledomeknives93954 жыл бұрын
Young and very smart.... you're a tech that's gonna go a long ways
@HomieHektor4 жыл бұрын
CASTLEDOME KNIVES gracias 🙏🏼
@johncappelletti31762 жыл бұрын
That homie hector just made my new year ! Found my bad purge valve 🤘thanks bro
@HomieHektor2 жыл бұрын
2022 🙌🏼
@jonjohnson2472 жыл бұрын
Homie Hector, I’m so glad to have found you homie. You’re very knowledgeable compared to the wannabes bruh. Yeah you’re definitely going to make it big!
@HomieHektor2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that 🤝
@lizbennett81203 жыл бұрын
YES! THANK YOU SO MUCH! I've been chasing my tail for months with this issue. THANK YOUUUUUUUU!!!
@stacyn48462 жыл бұрын
I think this is my issue too ill find out this week fingers crossed 🤞
@aidangendreau97462 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what was wrong with my 2017 Buick Encore! For anyone in Canada, the purge valve is covered under a special extended warranty that outlasts the regular powertrain as GM apparently knows how faulty this is. If you bring it to your dealer and you’re still in that window, chances are it’ll be 100% covered under warranty. Wish I saw this video before though, and could’ve avoided the dealership all together!!
@johnr_kndautomotive2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much I’m sitting here at work killing myself looking for this vacuum leak on a 2012 Cruze and this really helped me narrow it down to the valve cover you’re awesome thank you so much!
@mel44ish3 жыл бұрын
thank you, Hector Homie, by watching your videos, on you tube. it help me a lot, I , Replace the purge valve on 2013 chevy cruze that was smoking a lot. Now my car is like a new one. code P0171 . now is clear. thank you and God bless. now i, HAVE A MECHANIC IN YOU TUBE.
@HomieHektor3 жыл бұрын
🙏🏼 gracias 👍🏼
@trishalascio70423 жыл бұрын
Thank you sooooo much for your videos. You have helped me so much with my 2013 Chevy Cruze. It's been giving me one problem after another. If not for you, I would have had to pay mechanics to fix it and realistically could not afford that right now. So again Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!!!
@stacyn48462 жыл бұрын
You do the eork yourself my lady friend I'm excited to try myself once my warranty runs out. Is it hard going the work yourself
@markcapestro53904 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video! I just bought one of these scanners the other day and there really aren't many good familiarization videos out there on how to use it. The book is "meh" at best. At work, all we have is Snap-On. Im not real impressed by them... they dont seem to have the functionality that these Autel scanners have (or they are WAAAAYYY overpriced). So, thank you for the great explanation with the car AND the scanner. 👍👍
@DangerousBoy882 жыл бұрын
You are a genius, cool, awesome and all of the above. Thank you Hektor, you are a life saving champion
@brandongarcia88282 жыл бұрын
Thanks Hektor I just went to the auto parts store and changed the purge valve now no stalling at park and not needing to press the gas when I start the vehicle
@HomieHektor2 жыл бұрын
That is what I’m talking about 🙌🏼
@TomislavKoren Жыл бұрын
This is great. I came to same conclusion on my car before I even got to this video, My deduction was made up on different experiences of others, however I can say that cleaning my purge valve did the trick for me. Therre are a lot of these valves used and you may or may not be lucky. My valve costed 130€ for 1.6 engine while 1.4 engine costed about 15€. Plus, 1.4 engine valve was widely available and my engine' valve was obtainable only by dealer. So I took it off, tested with battery (solenoid was clicking fine) and I cleaned it with brake cleaner. After three runs it was sealing perfect and I returned it to its position. You may want to test it and try to fix it before you buy new one, just my 2 cents.
@ArtHilliker7 ай бұрын
EXCELLENT video ! Simple and to the point !! Best explanation on YOU TUBE !!! THANK YOU !!!
@hamamalnasry Жыл бұрын
Thanks man, it fixed rough idling on my 2014 chevy cruze, I followed your video step by step and it turned out the purge valve is bad. I appreciate it man
@michaelbryant10463 жыл бұрын
Excellent info! Thanks for the purge test vs valve cover replacement.
@dreweslarr3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Nothing wrong what so ever with it. The only comment I have is that when you said the O2 sensor readings were a dead give away that its a vacuum leak, some extra info on why that is would be great. Further teaching the masses on how to diagnose. Again, not necessary and great video regardless. :)
@joshuascholar32204 жыл бұрын
My engine seems to have a very slight vacuum leak as if it only has a leak occasionally. After watching your video I noticed that most of the noise from my engine (which always seemed loud to me) was clicking from the purge valve. So I just ordered a new one. We'll see of that improves the symptoms.
@judd01123 жыл бұрын
My daughters 2012 is making a popping sound every couple min. Could be considered a clicking. Any resolution?
@johnnalley232 жыл бұрын
And just like that, you helped me trouble shoot the problem with my GFs cruze. Thanks!
@stevetaylor2445 Жыл бұрын
Just came across your channel and like it quite a bit. But it should be a rule that every southern tech MUST spend at least 2 years in the north learning the trade-if for nothing else but to know what hat it's like for us.
@slyder653 жыл бұрын
Very informative video! Currently dealing with some issues with my 2014 chevy cruze 1.8 l4. Jerking a little when in idle along with the rpm dropping when i’m parked. I bought a new valve gasket and i’ll get it switched out if it’s needs to. But first i’m gonna need to find out what codes it sends out. Thank you!
@peterodriguez64082 жыл бұрын
Nice job!! Ruled out all possibilities and verified... awesome
@mariop1354 жыл бұрын
Very useful vid. I changed the purge valve and it fix the problem on my 2015 Trax. Thanks a lot 👍👍keep making more vids.
@HomieHektor4 жыл бұрын
Mario P Hell yeah 🙌🏼 that’s awesome, Thanks for subscribing 👊🏼
@ODWEEZE2 жыл бұрын
You just helped save me a lot of money finally found the issue I was having on my 2016 Cruz. I appreciate the video!
@Trill89Atwg Жыл бұрын
Wat problems u was having
@MrGucci2472 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Hector. I had same problem P0171, changed valve gasket and fuel injectors and had same problem smh. Next is to clean/change the MAF sensor.
@BlueDutchCigarillo4202 жыл бұрын
I did all of that in my 05 scion and my po171 code is still on🤦♂️😭
@sremik9 ай бұрын
@@BlueDutchCigarillo420did you find the solution
@Justmi2cents4 жыл бұрын
Thank you..I enjoyed the video. This is my problem. I have ordered the part. I also had code p0496 along with p0171 and p0300. So we will see!
@HomieHektor4 жыл бұрын
Anthony Louis sounds like you’re onto something 👍🏼
@CJ37224 жыл бұрын
I have the exacts same codes, Did u solved the problem?
@Justmi2cents4 жыл бұрын
C Jr Not yet. I bought a new car and kept this as well I don’t have a garage right now and will be back on this when warm weather gets here. I would love to know if you make any progress! Good luck and please keep me posted.
@judd01123 жыл бұрын
@@Justmi2cents me too same codes ans a few more
@YTseries24574 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I have this issue as I'm watching your video. Well done.
@lightworrior44014 жыл бұрын
Good video and keep on doing more, and may the Lord bless you.
@tyrondeau86216 ай бұрын
Nice job. Thanks for sharing the process. I'm diagnosing a 2015 Captiva.
@1mrsleepy14 жыл бұрын
Good shit homie, very articulated and spot on with the execution. Keep on conveying that needed information homes.
@jeffreysmall52592 жыл бұрын
Thanks Hector I fixed my friends car.Nice thanks sharing with viewers. Love it and utube..keep it coming..
@jacoboutaleb52114 жыл бұрын
Outstanding! Awesome ! Great job. Keep it up and you will be the best mechanic out there. I am impressed. Good-luck. Good tutorial and checking ratios and measurements with scanner before after taking a decision to change parts
@charlieyuson21192 жыл бұрын
same problem of my car chevy cruze 2011 engine check P0171 but the dealer tech said its turbo replacement is it possible they did not do a smoke test they did not explained its a vaccum leak they said its a fuel trim and there diagnose is turbo replacement last month they change my cat converter and oil fan and its cost me 2 thousan dollars it seems i cannot trust them anymore and its a big help watching your vedio i learn a lot thanks
@456of7893 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial. Very informative and professional. Thank you.
@ramvanbobby38895 жыл бұрын
Your a good little mechanico
@mooklocklear118210 ай бұрын
Excellent job
@S1RZ335 ай бұрын
Great video bro!! Got a P0171 code, gonna take a look this weekend. Thank you, god bless 🙏🏻
@haywardsautomotive61565 жыл бұрын
Nice diagnosis & repair Hector.
@HomieHektor5 жыл бұрын
Hayward's Automotive Gracias Homie 👍🏼
@CorazonDmelon Жыл бұрын
This is how tutorials should be done thank you!
@pedroneil20544 жыл бұрын
Hector you are a smart dude thanks for sharing
@orlandoclaros6945 Жыл бұрын
Yo , thanks 🙏 u saved my day , I did head gasket on it but I keep getting those codes couldn't find leaks. THANKS
@ricksmith94223 жыл бұрын
Your the man. Thanks boss keep it up. Wish I found ya sooner!
@davelockhart5250 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Hector. Simple perfect instructional video. Keep up the good work I love it
@garymorgan4322Ай бұрын
Had PO171 code. Cleaned the mass airflow sensor and used Techtron high mileage fuel cleaner. Reset check engine. Check engine light has been off 250 miles. My opinion is the the Techtron cleaner is the fix.
@javierpacheco4566 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Hector, thank you for bringing your knowledge in to the internet!
@KirbyDTrim7 ай бұрын
Very very good explanations! Thank ya.
@waltermassey11463 жыл бұрын
I love your intro! Keep up the good work
@ImAlrightITHINK4 жыл бұрын
I have the 1.4t and I had stabilink and Trac and running to lean so hopefully I can figure it out with this vid. Thanks.
@FromThe3PointLine4 жыл бұрын
Did you figure it out?
@judd01123 жыл бұрын
Same issue here but haven’t seen any answer yet
@ImAlrightITHINK3 жыл бұрын
I think it was my valve cover gasket going bad and spitting oil all over my bits. Then my catalytic converter went bad because of it. Just get it fixed right or get rid of it, either way the car will fun fine for a while and if it doesn't have the code cleared or get it fixed cheap so it can run right. I had my mechanic put a spacer in the 02 sensor in the exhaust so my engine light went away and it ran worse for the environment but ran okay and didn't give me any more trouble.
@chrisjacobs30186 ай бұрын
Hey man, your video helped me out ! Thank you very much for your professional video! most appreciated!
@StringsTV20243 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro. you just saved me alot of money.
@HomieHektor3 жыл бұрын
Nice 👍🏼 Feel free to use the gratitude link in the description. Glad it helped 🙌🏼
@rodolfogarza89473 жыл бұрын
great vid, I am having lean issues and this is such good information .
@jamesbillet89542 жыл бұрын
Great job Hector😊😊😊😊. Thanks so much for your knowledge and sharing😊😊😊! Wishing you and yours' a very happy and safe holiday. 😊😊😊. Thanks again.
@HomieHektor2 жыл бұрын
Gracias, likewise 🤝
@novawagon5592 жыл бұрын
Great video bro awesome tech techniques very good job man keep doing what your doing ✊🏼👍🏼
@aditi1112 Жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you! one question though - if testing the purge valve only takes a minute, wouldn't it make sense to start your investigation with it?
@chepa4243 жыл бұрын
K hay compa Hector se te extraña man como estas saludos desde chicago y gracias por compartir tus conocimientos God bless mi amigaso Solo para compartir 07 Buick LaCrosse 3.8 sele cambió maf sensor 02 sensors smoke test y el mendigo código seguia allí P0171 gracias a este vídeo logre k se fuera el mendigo código
@HomieHektor3 жыл бұрын
🤝
@Bernal05063 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much I solve my proem in 2016 chevy sonic thanks again
@HomieHektor3 жыл бұрын
🤝
@rottmanthan3 жыл бұрын
the pcv is more of an issue on the 1.4l, in general the 1.4 has more issues anyway. but that purge valve is common on both engines, i have the 1.8l sonic and i have a new purge valve in the glove box just in case.
@charlieyuson21192 жыл бұрын
i would like to thank you for your vedio now i have an idea the dealer targetting the expensive parts but i not even see the parts they change just a pcs of papers
@66mymouse2 жыл бұрын
Right on Hektor!! I appreciate your videos. Your vid’s are so helpful!! Single dad and I work on all our vehicles myself to save that dollar. Keep ‘em coming!! Bless you and stay safe bro.
@HomieHektor2 жыл бұрын
I’m trying 🤝 glad they’ve been helping out.
@jessetaylor92552 жыл бұрын
Very thorough and easy to follow. You do amazing work my man! Thank you for passing on your knowledge!
@miketinsley9712 Жыл бұрын
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@bigbrick190910 ай бұрын
Great job you know your craft
@uver75477 ай бұрын
Very helpful. Appreciate you my guy
@kingkwamda1st3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video bro
@HunterA612 жыл бұрын
You my friend are a legend
@HomieHektor2 жыл бұрын
Gracias 🤝
@rdmineer1 Жыл бұрын
I had this problem, intermittent then steady. The system thought it wasn't getting enough air and leaned the fuel delivery. Faulty MAF sensor was the cause. Get the Bosch from Rockauto, $47. It's at least $113 locally. Power increased noticable but fuel economy also improved.
@marzan68574 жыл бұрын
You the Man. Thanks for posting.
@muhamadjallow34909 ай бұрын
Very knowledgeable man
@jlond27664 жыл бұрын
Sweet, fixed gf Cruze. Thanks!
@alialsaedi91664 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing man, keep up the good work.
@yadirnevarez3651 Жыл бұрын
Awesome troubleshooting skills. Thanks for the help.
@James-kd5oe Жыл бұрын
I. Am definatly going to check that part on mine
@cclawncare14 жыл бұрын
You are awesome mechanic! Soooo well explained and demonstrated video. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
@hermskiluv8 күн бұрын
Excellent video!!! Thanks!!!
@ironreign94123 жыл бұрын
Good stuff amigo! my daughter's 13 cruze is actin up so she just dropped it off and took one of my vehicles. SUB'd
@danielrosales9136 Жыл бұрын
wonderful explanation! I have a question regarding this exact vehicle. My Cruze has a p0172, I've changed everything that could possibly be causing the code. I've replaced the up stream o2, MAF, Spark plugs, and one clogged injector and the long-term fuel trim continues to operate at -35. Any suggestions on what it could be?
@jamedkeo9 ай бұрын
Brake Booster?
@chutepena6922 ай бұрын
Beautiful video and explanation, hope you can awnser my cuestion, this purge valve can gives a po171 and po174? Or just po171? Hope you doing well and awnser teacher