“The Lord above knows” THAT’s INTEGRITY, doing the right thing when nobody is looking. Great job.
@subtegral2 ай бұрын
But it wasn't the right thing. A few missing and broken body bolts had nothing to do with the reasons the car was in the shop. He was waisting shop time. He did it for views and savior comments to generate business. Yes, he's a sly business man.
@Natter200022 ай бұрын
It’s a trend that’s certain. (I’ve noticed on other videos I mean )
@AhhBhrisАй бұрын
@@subtegralyou say it’s not the right thing but it is if the customer came back complaining about it and told them why didn’t you do anything what would you say it’s not the right thing to do?
@subtegralАй бұрын
@@AhhBhris yeah like that would happen (not) And even if it did he's covered because that wasn't what the car was in his shop for. He's created a savior complex around himself through KZfaq, that's it.
@AhhBhrisАй бұрын
@@subtegral you havnt been around a lot of customers then and even if that’s not what they are there for it Is still problem that they have and needs to be addressed.If you go to the doctor and they find out you have another problem wouldn’t you want them to address it even tho that’s not what you were there for??? And he is a good mechanic don’t let jealousy fool you
@emiliog.44322 ай бұрын
Too many shops don’t take the time to do a repair like this. It’s either the parts cannon or “could not replicate the issue “. This man is the real deal. 👍
@JAY-97-972 ай бұрын
How is it the Real Deal??
@G3R1PHONE2 ай бұрын
correct... my Barber Shop also, man he has never time to repair these. Jokes aside, it's a simple task /diagnosis and the man is the real deal. Now days it doesn't matter what type, year model you have. imperative is where you send it for maintenance. TCCN al usual: MY COMPLIMENTS to YOU MAN !
@brucemacdonald46722 ай бұрын
So true a great mechanic!
@JAY-97-972 ай бұрын
@@brucemacdonald4672 extremely difficult to find theses days + one that works within your budget is a BIG +++
@jeremycarter2 ай бұрын
I wish ALL mechanics were honest and thorough like you.
@efil4kizum2 ай бұрын
Are they not all the same ??
@jeremycarter2 ай бұрын
@@efil4kizum let’s see…. Dishonest, incompetent, lazy, not thorough. Well, not all mechanics.
@efil4kizum2 ай бұрын
@@jeremycarter you don't think this guy is any of that you mention? He has gotta be some of them they ALL are in my humble experiences with these shops
@jeremycarter2 ай бұрын
@@efil4kizum No. If you have watched any of his videos over the years, you would notice that he is honest, doesn’t cut corners, very thorough with his work (almost perfectionist) and a man of integrity. He is a rare mechanic these days.
@JAY-97-972 ай бұрын
@@jeremycarter have you had your vehicle serviced at This Shop?
@williamhbonney67682 ай бұрын
I smile when you say ”I dont like this”. That means that you care and your going to do it right. Not just continue with it like any other mechanic.
@efil4kizum2 ай бұрын
Don't they all do that??
@williamhbonney67682 ай бұрын
@@efil4kizum If every mechanic where like Ahmed people would not have to buy new cars
@efil4kizum2 ай бұрын
@@williamhbonney6768 ya ok
@JAY-97-972 ай бұрын
@@williamhbonney6768 why is that? all them seem the same in one way or another
@williamhbonney67682 ай бұрын
@@JAY-97-97 I dont understand what you mean. But most mechanics dont care or dont have the time to do things ”the car care nut way”
@otis43492 ай бұрын
Your channel is very good therapy. After searching for trustworthy news and getting discouraged, I flip over to your channel for peaceful learning with an honest soul. May God bless you!
@subtegral2 ай бұрын
This channel should be categorized under spiritual/religious at this point. I bet half his business comes from lost and needy souls.
@placeholder20332 ай бұрын
Insane timing. My Camry wouldn't start this morning and I've been looking around to diagnose it during my lunch break at work. Thank you!
@karendarrenmclaren2 ай бұрын
Maybe someone watching?😂
@Robert-qh2vt2 ай бұрын
fr i just took out my starter yesterday and opened, cleaned, and put it back, its working ok now
@Jacob19862 ай бұрын
@@Robert-qh2vt cool ! Did you clean the connections?
@davidnixon58322 ай бұрын
your current (and your future customers) are extremely lucky to have you...
@efil4kizum2 ай бұрын
Why is that??
@subtegral2 ай бұрын
@@efil4kizum because AMD provides them free muffins and coffee in his waiting room.
@JAY-97-972 ай бұрын
@@subtegral i didn't see Any muffins there? just some bottled water is all, the little ones...
@subtegral2 ай бұрын
@@JAY-97-97 Only on Muffin Mondays.
@donalshanaghy63812 ай бұрын
I salute you. Your attention to detail is fantastic. As they say, "Small things make perfection, but perfection is no small thing."
@andrewlisenby96932 ай бұрын
Another reason you are so respected as a top notch technician. You treat and fix your customers' cars as if they were your own.
@JAY-97-972 ай бұрын
Not Really...
@ozzie39632 ай бұрын
Best mechanic on line👏
@StrongerThanBigfoot2 ай бұрын
When comes to Toyota. Definitely agree though.
@SouthsideKidd5502 ай бұрын
Damn sure is. He influenced me to join the Toyota family. I love my 2024 Corolla Hybrid. No starter, no alternator. Thank God!
@411sponge722 ай бұрын
Facts!
@donniev81812 ай бұрын
I like Eric O from South Main Auto on KZfaq as well, he has done 8 years worth of quality repair videos.
@anthonyboria57382 ай бұрын
True!
@luism.martinez2352 ай бұрын
This are the type of mechanics you don't find any more, he loves his job, respects his costumers and he put pride on what he does, honest reliable and very knowledgeable man........👍
@journeyman2912 ай бұрын
Back in the 60s-70s I could buy rebuild kits for starters. 90% of the time, it's just the bendex contacts that goes bad. In a pinch for money I just filed down, cleaned the bendex contacts, and it would work just fine. Sometimes, replace the starter motor brushes, and emory cloth the armature. Basically rebuilt the starter just like from the factory.
@flipcoin63012 ай бұрын
Usually not worth the labor charge for rebuilding a starter, when the new part is inexpensive. Just quickly replace with a new part (although wasteful material).
@stratfanstl2 ай бұрын
The tip to clean the throttle body after any disconnect of the battery was VERY helpful. Would never have thought of that "memory" in the ECU that compensates for a dirty throttle body being lost and causing rough/high idle after reconnect. Something so simple that could trigger another round of parts cannon fire.
@subtegral2 ай бұрын
No it wouldn't. After 20 minutes of driving the ECU will re-compensate for the filthy throttle body that the owner always neglects to clean.
@JAY-97-972 ай бұрын
sometimes the 'parts cannon' is the best route... it means All New Parts! 8^}
@GaryandSandysFarmLife2 ай бұрын
After being in a shop for 30 years, very few techs will do what you did for broken bolts. They say I didn't cause that, pay me extra and I'll take care of that. Your the only type of tech I let work on my vehicles. Great job, I'll keep watching.
@JAY-97-972 ай бұрын
that seems to be The Way these days unfortunately...be careful very careful...
@Michael-yi4mc2 ай бұрын
Good morning from Hawaii. It’s 0540, here. Stay safe in tornado land!
@riceburner47472 ай бұрын
Be safe, fellow CCN ally. 👍✊️🖖🇺🇸
@TheRalf99992 ай бұрын
Esad
@zaffo7572 ай бұрын
Que Rico! Kaneohe HI
@Michael-yi4mc2 ай бұрын
@@zaffo757 👍Happy 96744.
@ricardosalgado1622 ай бұрын
You hit the nail right on the head, I really don't trust mechanics. Therefore, I do the repairs on my vehicles myself. I wish we had a mechanic like you in Arizona. Thank you for your videos, and please keep up the good work. Thank you, and God bless you !
@JAY-97-972 ай бұрын
Why do you wish for that? this Nut and associates are much like the rest of them out there perhaps to a lesser degree But Still...
@adamn58212 ай бұрын
I've said this before but I have to say it again. The world needs more technicians like you. A stealership wouldn't have done anything about those missing bolts. Certainly not for free. You are amazing TCCN. Well done sir.
@JAY-97-972 ай бұрын
would a stealership put things back they took apart back into their proper order?
@clarencelau2 ай бұрын
I had a car go to the dealership with clips for the fender liner. Came back with self tapping screws that rusted out after a month. I'd say the dealership not only wouldn't do anything, but are the cause of missing bolts/clips.
@obvious77772 ай бұрын
I've never heard a mechanic say, 'The owner doesn't know, but I(the mechanic) know and more importantly God above knows, so always do what's right.'..What an honorable mechanic. You can't ask for more than that. We truly need more mechanics that think that way.👏👏
@efil4kizum2 ай бұрын
Oh! Please!!
@obvious77772 ай бұрын
@@efil4kizum Ok, so YOU don't.
@efil4kizum2 ай бұрын
@@obvious7777oh! But I definitely do!
@enahorookhamafe27102 ай бұрын
An auto mechanic who is not only meticulous, but also fears the Lord, is rare to find. Kudos AMD!!
@anthonyboria57382 ай бұрын
Amen 🙏
@JAY-97-972 ай бұрын
@@subtegral LMAO
@ivantoledo-ut2lm2 ай бұрын
i've met him and we are both on point. i've been a mechanic for almost 40 years and work the same way. everything i've told my son about repairs and shops, when he met ahmed the first time, he told my son the same things. i advise customers and it's their decision to fix stuff or not and repair stuff like missing/broken bolts; i'm anal. in almost 40 years, i've never had a comeback, only repeat customers. i don't have a large customer base nor do heavy work anymore due to injuries but i still work.
@craignehring2 ай бұрын
If I can not work on my Lexus I want this man to repair it
@JAY-97-972 ай бұрын
be careful very careful there...
@GhostMan20132 ай бұрын
One time i got stranded due to a bad starter and the only option I had was an aftermarket starter so I replaced it and kept my original starter (no rust or corrosion damage), disassembled it in my free time and ordered the carbon brushes that was worn out, fixed back up and left in my car trunk. Exactly one year later the aftermarket starter did fail, and I did put back my original starter, working well till today. 2009 camry
@ryoung67252 ай бұрын
AMD, thank you so much for putting out so many GREAT videos on how to work on Toyotas. I have learned a lot. Your dedication to perfection and doing what is "right", is noteworthy!!
@bghoody56652 ай бұрын
You're a dying breed, AMD. Keep up the great work.
@gregorylecompte79472 ай бұрын
IM not able to work on my own cars, but I enjoy watching your videos because I know when my cars go into your shop, they are being repaired with care. Thank you for your dedication to getting it done right.
@JAY-97-972 ай бұрын
have you had vehicle serviced at the Nut Shop?
@bretroberts50132 ай бұрын
Ahmed the pride you take in your work is impeccable 👌 The employee's that work for you are really fortunate to be learning from you..Bravo !
@luvingfully2 ай бұрын
It's obvious why you have over 1M subscribers! I only buy the most reliable Toyotas and follow your advice to maintain them!
@chuckcecconi88012 ай бұрын
That's why I bring my vehicle to you and my son also brings his vehicle to you.. AMD you're the best..
@JAY-97-972 ай бұрын
be careful very careful...
@chuckcecconi88012 ай бұрын
@@JAY-97-97 you obviously don't know anything about automotive technicians
@JAY-97-972 ай бұрын
@@chuckcecconi8801 well there is a horrific amount of slopp at these shops, nobody cares, nobody follows the FSM for a job well done by the book manual? just slop it all together...how is any place any different?
@philiphusain39232 ай бұрын
If I were nearby, I would definitely want him to work on my car! Great guy and phenomenal mechanic.
@donk4992 ай бұрын
I learned all about the ease of replacing one of these toyota starters years ago, this was the the first of two times my camry "almost let me down". We got back from our flight home to Boston late, a few crewmembers missed their bus to a nearby parking lot. I offered to give them a ride... Thank God I never shut the engine off when we got to the empty parking lot so late at night when I dropped them off. The next morning, I went out to the car, it attempted to crank for a second, and would not crank again. After basic checks, concluded the starter was shot. I was thrilled to find it mounted up top like that, had it out in less than a half hour even on that cold winter morning. Took a cab to the dealer, bought the reman Denso unit and had the car running by lunch time. I so appreciate your attention to detail. Details are EVERYTHING to me as well. This got me in trouble years ago when I worked in the boatyard, attending to minor, but important details even though the outboard was in for an unrelated repair. Needless to say, the boss would say things like "who is going to pay for the time you spent.....", "can't charge the customer for that". But, like you say, you have to know when to stop and give the customer a call before getting in too deep for sure. I could usually justify a little extra time to the customer by carefully explaining the extra work done on the workorder. I'm getting ready to replace the radiator on the old Camry, thanks for showing us how to pop up the grille a bit making it easier to get at all the fasteners!! D
@johno43502 ай бұрын
I live in rusty land and will use never-seize on all rusty bolts. Any future disassembly will always be easier, never a broken bolt
@JAY-97-972 ай бұрын
that is good practice!
@JackMeyHoffer5622 ай бұрын
I had a starter issue with my 1MZFE, I would turn the key and no crank, just a click. After watching countless KZfaq videos my best estimated guess was a starter issue so I bought a "new" one and it solved the problem. Starts right up now.
@subtegral2 ай бұрын
wasn't a discharged battery eh?
@efil4kizum2 ай бұрын
@@subtegral LMAO!!
@JackMeyHoffer5622 ай бұрын
@@subtegralbattery was brand new I replaced a few months back, all the lights, dash lights, radio, everything electronic turned on. A discharged battery wouldn't crank a new starter.
@subtegral2 ай бұрын
@@JackMeyHoffer562 exactly.
@kerrylewis25812 ай бұрын
Watching this diag and repair is why I do my own work when possible. I spend time inspecting, cleaning and repairing the areas I'm touching. I've never had a mechanic take the time to get the job done to my satisfaction. Yes, the repair is done correctly, but a mess or missing fasteners are never replaced or even brought to my attention.
@efil4kizum2 ай бұрын
do you have a good amount of specialty tools?
@efil4kizum2 ай бұрын
@@subtegral some vehicles pose a definite challenge to crawl underneath + Inspect what the hack slopShop may or may not have done proper
@kerrylewis25812 ай бұрын
@@efil4kizum Some but I have access to most.
@zm66862 ай бұрын
Brother Ahmed, Allah has blessed with good heart and beautiful narration without cutting shortcuts and ability to describe every stage so impacebly, God bless you. What I like the most is you said customer will never see that but Lord knows above, bring tears only God fearing honest individual will say that. How can I compliment you Good job. Subscribed.
@ericchan75002 ай бұрын
Ahmed, your thoroughness and honesty is unrivaled anywhere. You do right by your customers, and that is the key to your continued success! I wish you continued prosperity in all your endeavors!
@efil4kizum2 ай бұрын
Is there somebody behind the curtains??
@donniev81812 ай бұрын
There are a few great mechanics on KZfaq, Eric O from South Main Auto is another
@efil4kizum2 ай бұрын
@@donniev8181 he deals with the nastiest of salt-induced rott, I will give him that nod... Timmy the toolman at Toyota time is decent and does it by the FSM book unlike the hack here does not just sloppy slop or the associates
@72bcchiu2 ай бұрын
I was able to replace the starter on my previous 1998 Corolla. It was easy access
@winch15872 ай бұрын
2 months ago I noticed my father-in-law's car was cranking a little bit slower than I'm used to. So I told him to replace the battery preventively. It cranked a bit better, but still not to my liking. Last saturday the starter gave up. Heard the solenoid clicking, but nothing else. Towed to a starter/alternator specialty shop. The changed the brush holder (complete with brushes in one) and it's good as new now. Yes, we still do this here, since new starters and alternators are a bit above our budget. About 6 months ago a cousin had an issue with batteries in his CRV. Would need a new battery every 6 months. His mechanic could not find what's wrong. So I told him to go to that same specialty shop. They found the fault in the starter, being a worn bearing causing the rotor to rub on the anker, causing a slow drain. Replaced the starter and all is well again. The shop owner told me to never save on batteries, because a worn battery will cause a higher load on the alternator causing abnormal wear.
@SteelHoarse2 ай бұрын
You may be a Mechanic by trade but you are an Educator at heart! 🙏. God Bless you! Your gift to this world will forever be the years of experience you are sharing… that someday will be gone. Unless you keep making these documentaries and forever preserve that knowledge for the future generations.. because we all know, these older Toyota’s will likely out last us all! (Not sure about the new ones though) lol.
@efil4kizum2 ай бұрын
New ones are looking sketchy that is for sure
@jeffd38442 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed this episode. Thanks for describing the diagnosis. Most guys will just say "this car has a bad starter...here's how I fixed it".
@joseaqui13 күн бұрын
You're so awesome! Truly one of the best mechanics who takes care of his customers.
@moomoothemoose2 ай бұрын
I wished you were in central Texas! Love your work/videos, especially the fun detours like fixing the broken bolts.
@riceburner47472 ай бұрын
Ahmed, you ALWAYS go the extra mile. To go to the extent you went, NO ONE would do but us CCN's. At least starter was in a good place. I thought a V6, it would be all the way in the back. GREAT JOB! 👍✊️🖖🇺🇸
@falconxlc2 ай бұрын
This is the perfect video for anyone installing the starter. I hope to see more repairs like this even tho it doesnt explain every single thing. Keep it coming. Flood this channel with repairs on toyotas!
@shawnw63162 ай бұрын
Love all your video's. One other thing to test is the battery, just because you have 12.4 volts does not mean you have the amperage for the starter to crank. Load test battery, if good, then continue with diagnosing.
@Andrewace432hz2 ай бұрын
Please keep it up love repair videos on actual customer cars I think this should be a series
@cedrichouse499622 күн бұрын
I greatly appreciated watching a video so thorough and honest
@rfzw2 ай бұрын
Another thing to make sure is that it's not the gearbox. Sometimes a worn gearbox won't fully go into park and for safety reasons most cars won't crank the engine when in gear.
@davepaturno42902 ай бұрын
Having a factory service manual has really come in handy over the years.
@efil4kizum2 ай бұрын
It would be NiCE if the shop here shop there would actually FOLLOW that FSM manual instead of the sloppy slopp it all back together nobody knows any better
@speed87012 ай бұрын
I remember back in the day when these videos were focused clearly. What happened? Back in the day we also were taught what is the bendix on a starter? Bendix drive - The device allows the pinion gear of the starter motor to engage or disengage the ring gear.
@salferaih19842 ай бұрын
This man should run for President
@subtegral2 ай бұрын
Unless being born in a U.S. territory is no longer a requirement, I don't think so.
@JAY-97-972 ай бұрын
WHY OH wHY?
@danw.32912 ай бұрын
@@subtegralapparently it wasn't between 2008-1016...
@rightlanehog31512 ай бұрын
AMD, Now that all Camrys are Hybrid, there won't be any starters to replace. 😄That classy Barcelona Red is due for a comeback in the Camry lineup. 🤩
@tails3002 ай бұрын
I know right? I love that about my car as well as no serpentine belts needing a replacement.
@shiva492 ай бұрын
Love the detours as that's the knd of issues DIYers run into!
@brianwhitney91812 ай бұрын
Like in the past he goes beyond what you would expect from your technician. 😊
@mahdishirzad8962 ай бұрын
Sir, thank you very much for taking your time and sharing your knowledge with us, these types of videos on how to properly diagnose issues are fantastic
@anwarbuckus96612 ай бұрын
I always enjoy watching your Videos. You are one of a kind mechanic who will fix what you see is damaged. You go the extra mile. 👋
@ValleyPropertiesOahu-md7hp2 ай бұрын
" The Lord Knows " yup, honesty goes farther than people think. Thank you for your character and for these videos
@bikerz38572 ай бұрын
Once again you proved you're the best.
@JAY-97-972 ай бұрын
How So?
@wallace39532 ай бұрын
Any one who has a vehicle, and it needs work, should go to your firm. YOU DO IT RIGHT, due to the key concept....You Respect yourself!!! Then you Respect the vehicle....You are the Source. Super Video...!!!!
@busso1252 ай бұрын
So good to watch and listen to someone who cares about what he does. The "lord knows" that is also so true. I do have one for you though, a video on how to replace the starter on V8 landcruiser where the starter motor sits in the valley and just getting to it, can take some time. Toyota generally recommends removing the gearbox to do it, others pull the guts of the engine out to get to it. Interested to know how you would go about it.
@thunderc4s2 ай бұрын
Hi AMD, You haven’t experienced a 1973 Holden HQ (Australian car). No relays. The 12v solenoid power for starter motor runs through the ignition switch. Works when the switch is new but as the switch ages the voltage drops to the solenoid which causes it not to engage. Simple fix to wire in an external 25A type relay on the firewall between the ignition switch and the solenoid 😄
@fizout2 ай бұрын
Thanks, AMD, for taking care of those broken bolts! I have exactly the same bolts snapped in the core support that secures the air duct, as well as the core support brace, unfortunately snapped at the lower bolt that goes into the subframe, after our 2009 Venza came back from a mechanic. I might be able to remove the lower grill insert to drill the bottom one out, otherwise I don't know what else to do. For the top side, I'll try the torch method you showed! It's so frustrating to get the car back with snapped bolts and missing clips!! In contrast, it's heart-warming to see you take the time to fix others' mistakes and not let them slide. It's also soothing to hear you emphasize the importance of understanding the root cause of the problem and not just rush to "fix" the issue blindly. Keep up the awesome work, and the great educational videos!
@efil4kizum2 ай бұрын
Not let them slide??
@fizout2 ай бұрын
@@efil4kizum let (something) slide, idiom: to do nothing about (something, such as another person's mistake or bad behavior); to ignore (something)
@mikechiodetti44822 ай бұрын
Very good diagnosis and an OEM REMAN starter. Yep, excellent repair. Thank you for this video.
@Vanuatoo2 ай бұрын
That Camry badly needs headlight polish
@JP-jq1qx2 ай бұрын
After they are that far gone, you can still polish them and UV spray them, but they will cloud up again (from experience). Still you are right! On my brand new car, I UV spray the headlights every time I wash the car.
@noidoi45932 ай бұрын
The best way to do this is vapor headlight restoration lamp. Incredible results & durability in time. Since 2 years i've done this operation on my 2007 Toyota prius headlights, they are still like new. Exemple: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hcB9fpd9tKe6p5c.htmlsi=qYKGK3vDZmN0rSsb
@epacm502 ай бұрын
The Toyota man is the Zen master.
@NevilleSt-vz6pz2 ай бұрын
Thank you for all your videos. They are informative and very helpful. May the Lord keep blessing you, my brother in Christ.
@michaelt13492 ай бұрын
Nice job on the broken and missing bolts. I was surprised when you used heat on those bolts on your nice new counter without protecting the counter with something fire resistant! And then dropping those broken heated bolts on the new counter!
@efil4kizum2 ай бұрын
OMG!!?
@peterkwok96082 ай бұрын
Nice attention to detail AMD. I love your attitude of being in pursuit of perfection in all of your repair work. 😎😎👍👍
@CollegeRecruitsNW2 ай бұрын
God, I love this guy. I replaced the front 3 plugs on my 08 Sienna, and all coil connection clips. This was a simple starter replacement, then he fixes the front bumper panels, brackets, etc my goodness. This 2008 Sienna will hopefully travel just to take Ahmed to a Cubs or White Sox game, or any team he would like to sit in a box. I have a ton of interior missed clips where the rear door closes when we shove tools, lumber, baseball gear, etc., no engine issues thanks to this channel. Thank You AMD, I am serious for a game where I get 100 level box seats. Each time I watch his videos I say "no way he can top this needed advice", and you do Ahmed. God bless you and have a wonderful day!
@subtegral2 ай бұрын
Where has he been all your life?
@JAY-97-972 ай бұрын
@@subtegral LMAO
@luvingfully2 ай бұрын
Excellent video. I repaired a starter in the mid-70's. It was a low miles Plymouth reduction gear with a bent low speed shaft. I haven't had a starter issue on any vehicle since then, "knock on wood".
@TB-LivingFree2 ай бұрын
Quality content and insights as usual, thank you sir
@rfulton57092 ай бұрын
Here is a man that cares about the cars that he works on and his customers. He has an internal standard that doesn't allow him to do substandard work. Could it be his faith?
@JAY-97-972 ай бұрын
perhaps him, yes? but! those associates in the shop is another story me thinks on the standards of excellence is lacking
@TheKing__2 ай бұрын
I enjoy watching these type of videos, because you get to learn and also watch him do it the RIGHT WAY! Please keep making more of these type of videos 👍🏼 Maybe a 2013 GS350 starter replacement video next time? 🤔😂
@dekkerlundquist59382 ай бұрын
I really love your attention to detail and your commitment to making sure the job is done 100% right. 90% of mechanics these days are lazy and cut corners, or just don't care.
@walterbowen24302 ай бұрын
It is a zen experience watching you "do it right".... OCD is not a curse but a blessing...
@subtegral2 ай бұрын
That's really all it was. He wasn't responsible for broken and missing bolts on the body. He said "it can become my problem later" - but how could that statement have any shred of truth when the car isn't in his shop for missing and broken body bolts. Plus, the owner didn't know (and probably wouldn't even care) about those missing and broken bolts.
@efil4kizum2 ай бұрын
@@subtegral what if they did care?
@walterbowen24302 ай бұрын
My comment was meant to reflect my belief that he cares about doing jobs right...when I find parts broken or left off on the few times that I have to let a mechanic do something I do not have time for or cannot do, I then assume they are not thorough or do not care. AMD said "God knows..." and that is always true.
@efil4kizum2 ай бұрын
@@walterbowen2430 you really + honestly believe so?
@walterbowen24302 ай бұрын
@@subtegral He was referring to himself knowing that he was neglecting something he would regret later. When you are alone with your own thoughts and reflecting on what you could have done better, one might wish to go back and "correct" those things. He is also professing his faith which I find sorely lacking in today's world.
@truracer202 ай бұрын
And it's nice to see a mechanic fix those minor things instead of just saying 'I didn't do it, I'm not fixing it ' , overlooking those seemingly minor things is what makes a nice car look trashy. I get it, you aren't being paid to restore the car, but removing these broken bolts and replacing them in the assemblies you mess with has always been something that I have felt was the responsibility of the mechanic as a part of the job. These broken fasteners just keep adding up if no one takes the time to correct them as they go. When I started out as a young mechanic the mentors that I had impressed upon me that if you break a fastener you must repair it, at the same time they taught me how to minimize the chances of breaking them in the first place. One common cause is not understanding the power of your impact. These days with the automotive tech schools employers are expecting an ace mechanic right out of the box, and there's little to no mentoring and guidance. In my day it was common practice for the shop owner or manager to mentor and constantly evaluate the newbies. Nowadays service managers aren't hands on in the bays and usually aren't mechanics.
@subtegral2 ай бұрын
But he didn't do it, so he didn't need to fix it.
@efil4kizum2 ай бұрын
@@subtegraldidn't do what?
@JAY-97-972 ай бұрын
what if He or one of the associates Did Do It?
@sneakyturtle8992 ай бұрын
I was having starter issues a several years ago when driving my gradmas 07 corolla. It would make a grinding sound when ever i turned on the car and over time it got worse.. Luckily at the time I was going to school to be a technician and figured out before it caused damaged to the flywheel
@gregrussell53742 ай бұрын
This video shows again why you are successful. I like the frame of mind of understanding why something is not working. You understand we are all accountable to a higher power. Appreciate your work. Thanks for the videos.
@subtegral2 ай бұрын
You are most welcome my son. Now go in peace, and sin no more.
@tonylam95482 ай бұрын
Under the hood is a high corrosion area, if I do the starter, I coat the big and small connector with aluminum/copper wire joint compound and end the corrosion concerns. I also use them in straight butt crimp connectors, have to seal both ends or it will give trouble later. Silicone die electric also work great. My favorite al wire joint compound, Ilsco , a green tinted grease like compound that will turn brown with age. I hate the No-Lox brand available in Home Depot, it is messy and sticks to all your tools and harder to clean off.
@johnmedlin58942 ай бұрын
So impressed with your level of knowledge and attention to details. I wished I could find an independent mechanic with your level of customer service and skills in my area.
@javig50452 ай бұрын
I'm gonna be a full fleshed mechanic from all I learn from your tutorials, well almost, Ahmed it's so nice how you go the extra mile to correct little things you come across in your repair, not too many mechanics would, outstanding amigo.....Javi G.
@efil4kizum2 ай бұрын
How does he do that exactly? Some do and some don't
@javig50452 ай бұрын
@@efil4kizum how does he do what, what are you referring to?
@efil4kizum2 ай бұрын
@@javig5045 going 'extra mile' to correct 'things' not proper?
@stendecstretcher56782 ай бұрын
I think some people are doing God's work this guy is one of them.
@JAY-97-972 ай бұрын
LMAO
@uzielgutz71882 ай бұрын
The attention to detail and quality 👍🏽
@lindanelson84002 ай бұрын
Amd, you are an amazing person, your attention to detail is unsurpassed. You are a Christian and that is reflected in your work and the way you treat your customers. I'm thankful to have a mechanic who is a Christian and a good friend of mine. I have an 07 Avalon, love it, but I never liked the big plastic engine cover. I took it off. I like the look of that beautiful 2GR FE, and I like the sound of it. Have you finished with the 600,000 mile Lexus? Haven't seen it in awhile.
@efil4kizum2 ай бұрын
???
@racing88722 ай бұрын
It was so great to see you in person and your shop today. Everyone was so helpful and polite Keep up the great work and the videos Thank You
@efil4kizum2 ай бұрын
Did you get vehicle service there at this shop or just a drop by to say hello?
@subtegral2 ай бұрын
People drop by just to go inside, stare, and then drop a few dollars into the donation jar. In return they receive a handshake, a smile, and a free cookie. Sometimes even a balloon for the kids.
@efil4kizum2 ай бұрын
@@subtegral LMAO
@racing88722 ай бұрын
@@efil4kizum Had My oil changed
@JAY-97-972 ай бұрын
@@racing8872 that sounds like a simple enough task for This Shop to handle... were there any parts that had to be removed to do this oil change service? besides the obvious old filter
@ldenorio2 ай бұрын
besides the headlights the car looks very nice
@LOTFATB82 ай бұрын
AMD, thank you for another informative video. I wish my starter was so easy to access. '08 GX470 4.7 2uzfe has a very (lets say) protected location for the starter.😂 I'm not complaining original starter was fine when I replaced it, while replacing the secondary air injection system at 240,000 miles.
@gradyluyt6998Ай бұрын
The crank no start vs no crank no start distinction is something everyone should understand. My dad spent 20 minutes trying to jump start my sisters car in a snowstorm only to give up and call me when the problem was the key fob cracked and so they were trying to start the car without the chip. The same thing happened to my grandma in the same car 5 years prior and neither she nor the aaa driver could figure it out and tried to jump it.
@spelunkerd2 ай бұрын
Scannerdanner did a series of videos on this crank no start presentation, which is common enough to build a simple diagnostic checklist. Here's what I do. 1. Multimeter on both poles of battery, crank and see if voltage sags below about 10V. This gets the most common cause, first. 2. Move the ground lead from bat neg to engine frame and repeat. This gets the most common cause of bad ground although it will miss the very rare bad starter ground. 3. High current test light on B+ post to ground should always light, turn start key to see if it dims. If it does not dim, then voltage drop on the B+ wire is practically excluded as the cause for why the solenoid won't close. 4. Test light from S post to ground, turn key to see it turns on. If you can access the S post without disconnecting the connector, you exclude voltage drop in that ignition wire as a cause for why the solenoid won't close.. If you can't, as in this case, then a high current test light is a good substituted load to screen for voltage drop in that wire.
@alanbong62302 ай бұрын
Respect for your professional ethics.
@peterkwok96082 ай бұрын
Good advice AMD. Take you time with diagnostics 😎😎👍👍
@carolhillard462310 күн бұрын
Hi Ahmed, I was out and about yesterday and my 2002 Camry would not start. A jump would not start the car. After waiting an hour for a tow to come, a Good Samaritan came along and tapped on the starter and it immediately started.. I drove it home and I’m going to check the connections today. Never had a problem in two years starting the car.
@mervwhitney72292 ай бұрын
An interesting video. I did not realise modern car starters were that small. My memory goes back a long way , to the 60s. I would like to think the owner will one day spend time polishing the plastic headlight lenses and thus restoring the power of the lights. I have the impression this car is not washed very often.
@salegado712 ай бұрын
The small detour that Amd fixed to get it done right is what set apart a great mechanic from the rest. I'm thankful to have found your shop for my 2013 LX570.
@efil4kizum2 ай бұрын
Why is that??
@frjoethesecond2 ай бұрын
Just make sure you don't do what I did. I got a new starter because I couldn't start the car consistently. Turns out there was a piece of plastic blocking the clutch pedal and the old starter was in perfect condition.
@fritzpierre96312 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge once again. We appreciate you brother!
@jagtan132 ай бұрын
I remember working on an 09 matrix xrs, has over 250k miles, barely brushed the top radiator bleed line and it snapped on me. Close to the upper radiator hose. Mind you it was a friend's car, they wanted to drive to Kansas from California in a few weeks. I went and ordered the part and recommended they order a new radiator, with a shop, so it can be warrantied should they need it. We had to do a repair on the radiator side too with jb weld, held good for a temp repair. Meanwhile I taught them how to bleed their cooling system, cleaned their overflow tank, and got them some new antifreeze mix. 3 months down the line, they get their radiator replaced, they are in the Rockies and I receive a call from them. The shop that installed the radiator gave them a bad cap. It failed on their trip at night. I coached them through what we went through and reminded them how to top of their radiator, they still had to drive with a bad cap so they needed to stop often and top off with water. The car still runs today, this was in 2022. They live near SF and were able to keep from overheating their motor badly for over 300 miles. They got a replacement cap the next day when the parts stores opened up. Previous to that they hardly did anything else other than top of or change their oil. The world works in mysterious ways and I'm glad I was able to help them/ intervene before a disaster hit their car.
@jimharrington75322 ай бұрын
absolute toyota genius
@danieljohnson44182 ай бұрын
I enjoyed the video, even though neither one of my Toyotas have starters. 🙂
@Irishmanbikes2 ай бұрын
My Master Toyota Mechanic, Edwin F. just changed the contacts instead of replacing the starter to save me a lot of money.
@efil4kizum2 ай бұрын
What area of the country is the master located?
@Irishmanbikes2 ай бұрын
@@efil4kizum Talbot County, Maryland
@efil4kizum2 ай бұрын
@@Irishmanbikes oh! That is too far away for me to give him a shot... Over 1000 miles away
@randyduncan7952 ай бұрын
When I saw the title & run time I was certain I was about to learn of a source for Toyota starter motor bearings, contacts, and brushes! My 03 Corolla's starter went 189K miles. I had a reputable local shop rebuild it. It failed again 73K miles later. This shop has rebuilt many alternators & starters for me but only this one failed. They said they simply can't get the same quality of internal replacement parts they used to.