How to Fix Electrical Problems in Your Car (Ground Fault)

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Electrical problems in car. How to fix electrical problems in your car DIY with Scotty Kilmer. How to find electrical problems. How to fix ground faults. How to use multimeter to find the source of strange electrical problems like a ground fault and fix it. Often bad ground wires cause weird electrical problems, like making the parking lights come on when you step on the brakes. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 45 years.
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@scottykilmer 6 жыл бұрын

Things I used in this video: 1. Voltmeter: amzn.to/2BQ0K2W 2. Common Sense 3. Full HD Camera: amzn.to/2AvoEk7 4. My computer for editing / uploading: amzn.to/2i2sKYz 5. Video editing software: amzn.to/2jv5Fhf 6. Thumbnail software: amzn.to/2k7tz6C 🛠Check out my Garage to see what I use every day and highly recommend: www.amazon.com/shop/scottykilmer ❗️Check out the Scotty store: goo.gl/RwhRGU 👉Follow me on Instagram for the latest news, funnies, and exclusive info / pics: goo.gl/ohy2cA

@viciouskey2201 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer hello Scott I want to ask you a question what makes a 97 Dodge Caravan shut off when you put it in Drive

@charlssmith7425 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer I put a new fuel pump on my 98 Ford WinstAR now it would not start it's not getting fire

@macloc7108 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer I have a 99 Lincoln Town Car my interior lights won't go off

@juanalmanzadiaz7996 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer had a question so I have a Acura TSX 05 so a couple days ago my battery was dead so I thought I had a bad battery and alternator so I changed both but I went to advanced so they could check my battery and alternator it should that alternator wasn’t getting any voltage so I installed a new alternator and it still shows no voltage could you help me out?

@vincentpoppenberg3854 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer I have a 95 Nissan Pathfinder my negative terminal melted then I found bare wires underneath the car but they look like they're coming from the positive terminal they're burned out where would they go to put new battery in battery will not start car

@HumbleMechanic 10 жыл бұрын

Nice vid man. It was great meeting you at the Shell deal last week. Your videos are 100% you, and I dig that!

@scottykilmer 10 жыл бұрын

Yes, it was great meeting you, if I get any VW questions, I'll be sure to tap your brain. Yesterday I went back to shell and filmed a couple vids on gas to oil conversion and The Woman Who Knows Engines. And I found out how you guys probably got a better price on the premium oil, they aren't making much profit on dealership and maufacturer sales, it's a PR move. Figuring if OEMs use it, the public will follow using that very same oil. It's all about what the public will buy, just like my vids being for the general public. It's a VAST audience.

@HumbleMechanic 10 жыл бұрын

Heck yea man! That is awesome you got to shoot that video you wanted. That gal I think her name was Shanna or something. She is freaking smart and knows her stuff. If I can ever help ya out with anything VW, let me know. I'd be happy to help out. Cheers Charles

@gilbertrodriguez452 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Scotty. love your channel you've taught me so much and just when Im about ready to throw the white flag you save the day every time. I'm watching from Midland, TX. I drive a 2004 Chevy trailblazer 4×4 with 304,000 miles. It was a ex police vehicle so my radio wire harness was not wired the correct way. I had to rearrange all the pins back to their original places to get my radio to power on. Before I found out the wiring issue I had installed a new transmission by myself with no experience at all which didn't do me any good because I still had the same problems, just to find out it was bad wiring contact. Once I fixed the harness the truck ran with no issues.

@milkmancow5 3 жыл бұрын

I hope to meet Scotty one day. He has taught me so much over these years.

@abronxtale 2 жыл бұрын

Ur famous now 🤪

@NEMOJA Жыл бұрын

Keep this man safe at all costs

@alexanderhernandez9827 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty, I must thank you for all the videos that you have religiously posted and taught me the basics of being a mechanically inclined. I would be nowhere with my project without these videos.

@iainmeteorscan1555 8 жыл бұрын

Wonderful. One of the best instructional videos on vehicle earth fault-finding. Well done.

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

yes, check your anti theft system if it has one and it needs resetting. If not, check the battery terminals and wires to see if they are not getting power from being loose or cracked

@justinrrizzo 8 жыл бұрын

I freaking LOVE your videos. So helpful and so direct and quick to the point. Thanks for all the info.

@kramnull8962 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty, This video was about staying grounded, no getting lit up... Awesome video, You deserve a couple good swigs...

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

weak connections, try unplugging them all , cleaning them, and snapping them back together. Pray it's not a computer circuit problem, they need replacing.

@devon-ly8fg 10 ай бұрын

I have a ls400 98 it died and i change the battery no start alsoi changed the alternator about 3 months ago and it cuts on when it jumps but no lights on inside the car but car running but wont move and also will shut off after a while if i hook up battery charger soon as i cut it off the volts immediately goes back to zero and wont start back up unless i jump it but it just wont move even the gas pedal wont engage

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

you can try the crank sensor, but if you've lost both spark and injector pulse, that's always a bad main computer on that model

@johnvandyk2592 6 жыл бұрын

I keep coming back to your videos, Scotty. Great info. I just diagnosed a bad ground wire on the left high beam of my 2000 Nissan Maxima. I fixed it by running a jumper wire from the other light. I could not find the broken ground, but the guy I bought the car off of could not find it either. Lots of light now.

@takumibonsai 8 жыл бұрын

Your awesome, thanks for giving up your time to help us, much appreciated,

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

check the grounds and the switch itself. If all running lights don't work, normally the fuse or switch

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

could be bad wiring, check around the alternator wires first. More often a bad alternator. O2 sensors can go bad many ways, so you normally trust the computer on board to diagnose that and flag a code when bad

@justabigbaby 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, simple test. Alas, something the simple solution guy, who may be slightly leaning towards the Mr. Magoo direction doesn't know the two other steps you so graciously provided. Thanks again Scotty.

@lkcampbell9795 8 жыл бұрын

Well now we know why Scotty always seems to be so happy :-) Another good video, thank you.

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

I would start by checking the ground wires and the circuit boards back there, on MERCs the boards often warp with age and need replacing

@frankmarchica5528 10 жыл бұрын

Scott thank you for answering my question you are truly one of the good guys much appreciated

@scottykilmer 10 жыл бұрын

If you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show every Saturday morning at 10 AM CST on KZfaq. I answer your car questions LIVE there. Just check it out at How To Ask A Live Mechanic Car Questions Free On KZfaq . And remember, every TUESDAY I upload a new video, so don’t miss them.

@joseburgos5106 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty; as always good tips, simplified and well edited. You are the man when it comes to make it simple to us, keep up the good work!

@MrAhicks66 9 жыл бұрын

I just went through a similar problem to the example shown here (parking lights come on when stepping on the brake). I followed the "start with the easy stuff" method, and was pleased to find out within minutes that the problem was an internal short IN THE BRAKE LIGHT BULB ITSELF. The brake filament had partially melted due to wear and tear and was touching the tail light filament, which every time I stepped on the brake would feed electricity through the tail light circuit (which illuminated parking lamps and dash/gauge lights, in addition to causing my aftermarket stereo to dim its display due to power on the illumination lead). This was definitely an odd electrical problem I have only seen once before, and I was glad to find it was not a problem with the wiring itself. Additionally, many Saab 900/9000s and Volvo 240/740s are known for tail lamp ground issues - putting on a turn signal would flash alternating between turn signal and backup lamp (one Saab I worked on, the turn signal would flash the brake and backup lamps when your foot was on the brake but act normally when not braking) or other weird reactions as the electrons flow through other circuits to find a better ground.

@treonner 6 ай бұрын

Still being used 10 years later

@denigrator6399 2 ай бұрын

11 years 🫡

@JohnBeBaked 2 ай бұрын

11 for me 🤣

@BiologicalJenkinz Ай бұрын

I’m from 2075 and still watching

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

could be a bad ground or wiring problem to the alternator. As that belt broke, MANY wires or sensors could have been damaged, check in that area first.

@elflingskittensaunders6934 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this. Seriously, both my father and my brother were/are master mechanics, and both have tried to explain things to me. Some things I understood but some I just couldn't grasp, because like many people they explained things as though they were talking to another mechanic. Your explanations are simple yet expansive, helpful without being condescending. Thank you again.

@scottykilmer 9 жыл бұрын

If you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show every Saturday morning at 10 AM CST on KZfaq. I answer your car questions LIVE there. Just check it out at kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jNWXoc2cvsexmps.html&feature=c4-overview . And remember, every TUESDAY I upload a new video on the scotty kilmer channel on KZfaq, kzfaq.info , so don’t miss them.

@357qw 6 жыл бұрын

Great information Mr Scotty. You made this in its utmost simplicity

@VKSgtSLaughter 4 жыл бұрын

6 years later and this video is still helpful. Thanks Scotty!

@oliverrojas3185 2 жыл бұрын

Second that

@HITMAN-he9ws 6 жыл бұрын

best explanation ever .. keep on bro

@PudgeeThaphatBastard 2 жыл бұрын

Scotty Mannnn..YOUR VOICE IS EVERYTHING THE WORLD NEEDS

@browill9 7 жыл бұрын

I love the way you do your vids. you and Eric the car guy are my favorites. oh, I was with screaming too ! keep it up scotty!

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

you have a dead short. Do my video "fixing battery drain on your car"

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

check all the fuses in all the fuse boxes, pray you just blew one, you probably did. If not, start tracing the wiring from the dome back to everywhere to find shorts.

@kendtchileninjah5905 6 жыл бұрын

Probably the most energetic and positive mechanic I’ve seen

@joshpierce5377 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty I love your channel. You and your son make a great team!

@gunner00745cal 8 жыл бұрын

thank you

@chantelleventer4678 8 жыл бұрын

love your shows :D think you are super cool :D

@quintanachannel7019 4 жыл бұрын

I didn't think I was going to like your videos, no lie haha. But I've been having problems with my car and I just go to your KZfaq channel and see if there's anything here to help me out. And there is so I appreciate you making these videos. These are very helpful

@henryp9600 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty from 10 Years ago, still Helping me in 2023! God Bless you!

@jvent4497 2 жыл бұрын

What if the car doesn’t start at all???

@DesertCrystalRacing 5 жыл бұрын

Man your way to hype I love it 😂

@Killerbandit926 9 жыл бұрын

I have to give props to you Scotty! I find it impressive that you're so responsive to your viewers.

@scottykilmer 9 жыл бұрын

I try , but with 71 million viewers so far, it's getting a lot harder to do. And, If you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show every Saturday morning at 10 AM CST on KZfaq. I answer your car questions LIVE there. Just check it out at kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jNWXoc2cvsexmps.html&feature=c4-overview . And remember, every TUESDAY I upload a new video on the scotty kilmer channel on KZfaq, kzfaq.info , so don’t miss them.

@cfr8329 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information Scotty. I’m dealing with the dim lights on my 02 avalanche; I replaced dimmer switch and harness and they will work when they want to

@mrbiggoggles314 4 жыл бұрын

"You really don't care what its doing when it's sitting there resting" I heard: "You really don't care what it's doing when it's sitting there rusting"

@uber9673 8 жыл бұрын

hey scotty i have a integra and im having trouble my headlights wont turn on at all after a few wires touched each other and something went wronb i changed fuses but still wont work pls help thnk u

@garcigarcia 6 жыл бұрын

Keep the good work Scotty!

@agustinvera4872 Жыл бұрын

I want to say thank you. For this video. And all others. You had been a great help the Las few years throughout my life as a home mechanic. God Bless You and Your Great Family

@Fuzion180 5 жыл бұрын

Can a bad ground cause an engine to run lumpy and rough? and even stall out when it's revved

@kobeabobo966 4 жыл бұрын

Thats what im trying to figure out in my Nissan Hardbody D21 Motor😫

@JonesyStayFly 8 жыл бұрын

Is a multi-meter and a volt meter the same? I have a multi-meter. I'm having and intermittent battery drain issue. It was 3.50amps. I pulled the interior light fused and it dropped drastically to .50 amps. I pulled every fuse and I can't get that .50 amps down. So I'm guessing the draw might be in the wiring. Can I use my multi-meter to check volts on a wire. My meter does not have clamps it has pointy sticks only. Thanks.

@ke5efr1 8 жыл бұрын

it depends on who u talk to, I call it a DVOM (digital volt-ohm meter) or a fluke, which is the brand I use. if the car is off I'd say a half an amp .50 of draw is normal. when u pulled your done light fuse was it on? depending on the number and type of some lights 3 or so amps is normal for operation for a car that has multiple incandescent bulbs as some lights. I would suggest having your battery tested as a start as a weak battery loses charge quickly once the charging system stops charging the battery.

@ilickcarpet 5 жыл бұрын

Ah-ha, MOONSHINE!! Scotty, we all now know why you're always so joyfully peppy in your videos! lol I love your personality--keep doin you bud!

@Mgaak 4 жыл бұрын

This guy is amazing. Extra delivery.

@coochykilla 6 жыл бұрын

Does a short just mean that there is not enough resistance (ohms) in a wire? And that now, to much current(amps) is flowing to a source(ex.lightbulb) and destroying said source(lightbulb) i honestly know nothing about electricity

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

there are many ground wires on that chevy, I'd advise getting a wiring diagram that shows them all

@jamesromero4977 4 жыл бұрын

Genius!!

@goldwolf0606 4 жыл бұрын

You only showed how to test for grounding problems. You didn’t show us or mention how to fix it.

@fernandomacias7594 7 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot Scott you really know a lot about cars. I checked for corrosion in my cars computer and sure enough. corroded green tips. I cleaned it up and my 3 codes disappeared. thanks again you saved me in time of need.

@bsmith1794 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Scotty, I dont give advice anymore I just search for one of your videos and post that---like weird light problems caused by grounds :) Keep up the good work you are helping a lot of folks out

@XLpacman805 8 жыл бұрын

nice moonshine

@TheRamone351 7 жыл бұрын

my 1999 honda civic lights flickering when the engine is running also the engine stutters at a certain speed when im accerlerating, but as soon as the flickering stop the stuttering from the engine stop too, what could be causing that?

@TheRamone351 7 жыл бұрын

all the lights on the car flicker

@scottykilmer 7 жыл бұрын

often weak alternator, auto zones load test them and batteries free

@leonspringsboystv2025 7 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer Don't forget to tip the guys.. especially if they install a battery,headlamps,diagnostic etc... they are underpaid for what they do... The kid at sonic gets more for barely walking 2 feet to ur car...too many Mercedes D bags try and come take advantage of us to get free labor cause they really can't afford their car or service

@dygafabe1365 7 жыл бұрын

Leon Springs Boys TV lol why u say that ?😭😭💢👏👏

@jaidsalgado 6 жыл бұрын

My 97 civic dashboard instruments don't work. Went to the gas station to pump gas and when I tried to turn it back on it wouldn't. 10 minutes later I try again and it finally turns on. BUT, the rpm meter acts fishy and when I break (even if I slighty tap the break) the rpm goes all the way down to zero. Also, when I turn on a turn signal, the rpm goes up and down at the same time as the turn signal flickers. Lastly, if I turn on my stereo, it also brings rpm down to zero and my stereo also just turns off out of nowhere. Idk what's wrong..

@johnton5656 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty!! You gave me my next task in troubleshooting my car - talk about weird? I was "just driving along" with headlights on, and suddenly the radio turned itself on! (started playing beautiful music) - - I already was aware of weird, fugitive electrical behaviors, so I tried turning the headlights off, and voila, radio went off. (but it did NOT go back on when i turned the lights back on) BTW I had already set its (the radio) fuse aside, so it shouldn't have been capable of turning on anyways - - also, the right parking lights (Mercedes) will NOT turn off when the car is off - - I appreciate your clue, to start checking for faulty grounding wires . . . . wish me luck . . . . now I am starting to see why this beautiful car was only $1000 Hahahahaha!!!

@lisak1476 7 жыл бұрын

You are great at what you do. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!

@markieoliver 7 жыл бұрын

Hi scotty im having a bad connection on my break lights we did put new bulbs but the thing is they're always on even im not stepping into the breaks

@Towlyfe 6 жыл бұрын

if the bulbs were working then why replace them? you need to see where they are getting the power TO work. Brake switch near the pedal may need to be replaced OR simply adjusted

@ra777wow 6 жыл бұрын

Not Always the case , it could easily be the bcm.

@Bag81305 6 жыл бұрын

mark oliver ancheta brake light switch

@walterneese8419 6 жыл бұрын

Sometimes the bump stop will dry rot and fall out allowing the brake switch to stay extended. I see that on Kia's and Hyundais a lot.

@marye5335 6 жыл бұрын

ra777 What does bcm stand for?

@KEN11SIX 5 жыл бұрын

What's about tail lights

@nadrojfan 3 жыл бұрын

It's the last weeks of 2020 and Scotty is now living in Tennessee and still sipping that moonshine! 🤣🤣🤣

@audreymeyer5616 10 күн бұрын

I love learner about mechanical and electrical things and you are fun to watch and informative. Keep making videos. Thanks

@kamilkazmierczak2842 5 жыл бұрын

Change the title from''How to Fix Electrical Problems in Your Car (Ground Fault)'' to'' How to check if your car has a ground fault''.

@pnickerson 7 жыл бұрын

Scotty you are an amazing resource. Thank you.

@darkseid3225 8 жыл бұрын

Very enthusiastic, love it

@robertwolfiii8711 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Scotty.

@carljenkins5092 3 жыл бұрын

Such a great video. You made it sound easy. You are a good teacher. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

@Sara_The_Feral_Housewife 2 ай бұрын

Why is this guy so easy to listen to? I love his videos!

@johnnyz9927 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty.. That helps a lot you never let me down..

@kevincopley7783 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. You have saved me countless hours of troubleshooting! And could I get a sip of that shine!?😁

@touros69 6 жыл бұрын

You are an incredible smart intelligent man and watching you for years yeah definitely developed my mental faculty in Automotive .Are sharp hip and straight to the point

@mrhubail9724 4 жыл бұрын

Scott is the best.. I like his enthusiasm and quite exciting way of demonstration not like other few quite boring.. Keep it up Scotty

@kakamagi Жыл бұрын

So simple and straight forward.

@yoplait12345 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Scotty, Just wanted to say, awesome videos and how you explain everything as you go is great. Ive learnt so much already and i have only watched a couple. Cheers mate., keep it up

@neef68 10 ай бұрын

Direct, and knowledgeable. Great video! Thanks for posting!

@f16mechbsc54 2 жыл бұрын

Love this dude!

@patriciamoraga2917 Жыл бұрын

Thank you And everybody else made it so difficult to learn how to test the vehicle grounds

@learnmorenyawo2143 2 жыл бұрын

Really looking forward to you reply , im so convinced that you are the only one whos gonna get me out of the woods

@noonethere5 Жыл бұрын

as usual very good video Scotty, keep up the good work

@tioposer Жыл бұрын

man you're simply great!! all the best for you and thank you very much from the end of the globe

@americantinker2433 5 жыл бұрын

dude you are like the super nerd of cars, I always learn something

@KadisSegad 4 жыл бұрын

You are amazing bro; thank you for you wonderful videos that are so easy to understand

@rossbennett5934 7 жыл бұрын

you're a legend scotty cheers mate

@gorillafalife 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty! You're my hero!

@danielcarrillo8839 2 жыл бұрын

So helpful thank you 💯

@champ8899 3 жыл бұрын

Great job Scotty!!

@jonathanross149 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@chevyzillav8monster870 3 жыл бұрын

Dude is Always lite!!!! Great Energy

@johnk608 8 жыл бұрын

Your a life save Scotty kilmer thank you very much will support for sure!

@RockymountainRobert 22 сағат бұрын

Best explanation on how to test and find a short 👌

@beyoncepepsi7480 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Cool video

@cassiejohnson9088 9 жыл бұрын

Nice work!!

@Danielacosta-po8cz Жыл бұрын

Very Nice Video a lot Help Thanks Scotty 👍🏽👍🏽

@billthompson5644 8 жыл бұрын

Very Great as usual Sir.

@dave31764 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for giving an example about the 4/10ths of a volt difference, I always have problem with those things. 😊

@mchlcordell 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid Scotty

@PhilORourke 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Scotty

@tjburgoyne8909 5 жыл бұрын

Good helpful video 👍 easy to understand and keep it entertaining! Nice stingray also. Once I'm done with this jetta I'll be troubleshooting the black Corvette starter issue 🤞