Jeep Grand Cherokee: Loud Exhaust, Engine Light & Leaking Brake Line

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2 ай бұрын

In this video we have a look at a customers 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee that came in with a customer complaint of a leaking brake line, a loud exhaust and a leaking brake line. We'll diagnose the light, see what we need for the rest of it and get approval to get it done.
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@SouthMainAuto 2 ай бұрын

*PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT* - If you are watching this video on 3/6/24 or 3/7/24 and you don't fall asleep before the end screen and you see part II is listed as "Members Only." *DO NOT PANIC* Do not send me nasty emails, don't unsubscribe, don't tell me I am an asshole or a sellout in the comments and *DO NOT CALL MY SHOP* to tell me you can't watch it. The part II will be posted on the 8th at 6am just like *I ALWAYS DO.* The reason it says members only is because there are some folks that patronize our KZfaq channel by becoming a "Member" and it gives them early access to all videos I put out. Take a breath, slow down, everything is gonna be OK. Thanks for watching! -Eric O.

@brucehobbs1734 2 ай бұрын

Love you supporting your members. Enjoy all the videos.

@KendrasEdge757 2 ай бұрын

Well damn Mr. O I Came here to say I stayed awake and you’re a sellout, but you beat me to it. I called the shop to tell you this as well, but Mrs. O didn’t answer the phone?! What the hell man, it’s only 0608hrs on the east coast!! Ppsh slackers man. If I could afford to become a member I would, but damnit Biden I’m broke!! Jokes aside, I Appreciate all the content and the fact that yall lookout for those that are members! God bless~

@Embermist69 2 ай бұрын

Bit of a silly question, but how does one become a member Eric? I have looked on the South Main Auto KZfaq home page. But I didn’t see a link. Side note hope you, Vanessa, the kids and Josh have a good one.

@phprofYT 2 ай бұрын

@@Embermist69Click the "Join" button under the video. It is next to the Subscribe button.

@billmalec 2 ай бұрын

So, people will pay to see the videos before others will see it a day or so later. Alrighty then...

@Timingchain 2 ай бұрын

The best mechanic on KZfaq. I think

@mok4191 2 ай бұрын

You are correct! And it ain't even close!!!

@calholli 2 ай бұрын

@@flightforensics4523 nah.. There are several others. "Pine hollow auto diagnostics, diagnose dan, scanner danner, superMario diagnostics, Automotive diagnostics and programming, Schrodinger's box,... and maybe a dozen others.

@LesReeves 2 ай бұрын

@@flightforensics4523 The clown in Florida comes to mind.

@chuckgrenci6404 2 ай бұрын

My vote goes to Eric (the most straight-shooter that I know of).

@guyintenn 2 ай бұрын

@@LesReeves I watch "the clown" in Florida and have no problems with him whatsoever. Everyone is entitled to their opinion.

@marty0715yt 2 ай бұрын

So I am still amazed these people think that someone else is going to do it cheaper rather than paying you and then having documentation of the repair and being completely transparent in the process. Can you image if all employee's were scrutinized over their job duties for the World to critique? People just don't do their homework, research or read of past solutions to problems they have. Great Job as always Mr O. Got a little push back 14 hours ago eh? Yea-the public is edgy. Not enough Brake Cleaner!!!

@ryanwaltos2206 2 ай бұрын

He'll be surprised at all of the little add-on costs and what is and what ISN'T covered at those muffler shops. He'll be much better off having SMA do it for him

@j.j.alexander9542 2 ай бұрын

You explain everything so an old fogey like me can understand.

@KarateSensei71 2 ай бұрын

In New York, leaking oil all over your driveway means two things. 1.) We still have oil. 2.) Free rust inhibitor.

@ryanwaltos2206 2 ай бұрын

As a former Subaru owner of 15 years, I stand by that comment

@erickieffer8440 Ай бұрын

A little oil leak is a good thing, I know, it slows the corrosion.

@ryanwaltos2206 Ай бұрын

@@erickieffer8440 self-lubricating chassis

@johno9163 2 ай бұрын

I have always been impressed by Mr. O's knowledge but this time his explanations and depth of knowledge was way beyond any previous videos! This was a master class in automotive electronics.

@wallingj68 2 ай бұрын

Gotta love the Yukon Cornelius test of the brake fluid! Can't get more definitive than that.

@thermalreboot 2 ай бұрын

Except when he gives it a cat scan.

@TheDrophammer1963 2 ай бұрын

Does DOT3 taste different than DOT 4? Asking for a friend.

@paullittle4040 2 ай бұрын

Nice of the customer to save up the repairs so you have a longer video potential. 2004 Jeep should be fun. Always enjoy your videos when I get to watch them.

@tschuuuls486 2 ай бұрын

Just making sure it's properly broken when you hand it over to the mechanic :D

@onyxbackstrom3379 2 ай бұрын

You're like a freaking automotive surgeon. Hell yeah!

@douglash3129 2 ай бұрын

Hi Mrs. O., nice braided ponytail!! Hi Eric, What were you saying?🥰🥰🥰🤣

@billjohnson2000 2 ай бұрын

The “local muffler shop” (Midas), replaced two rusted brake lines on my mother in laws Chrysler. The front one, they ran UNDER the sub frame 😳. The rear one they zip tied to the parking brake cable (not the housing…..the actual cable wire) 🤦‍♂️

@markcollins457 2 ай бұрын

Just remember you have an excellent memory it's just short.😊

@williamrizzo1285 2 ай бұрын

I have long term loss of my short term memory!

@LesReeves 2 ай бұрын

@@williamrizzo1285 Me too ah what were we talking about?😱

@TimfromAlabama 2 ай бұрын

I'm betting the "local muffler shop" will just weld the pipe back to the muffler housing. Seen it done a few times down here in the south. If they don't just remove the whole muffler and drop an Autozone "Cherry Bomb" in it's place and rock the loudness. It always sucked to be in the woods in your stand, hunting a nice whitetail deer, and hear that guy with the 4.0 with a cherry bomb on it coming. Like a fart can Honda. Scare everything within miles of you out of the woods. Well, anyway, hope to see part 2 cause you and Ray's vids are my daily dose of reality and information. Take care and stay safe.

@RM..... 2 ай бұрын

Best auto repair channel on KZfaq. Never miss any of them. Great job as always Eric

@johnlucaiii9495 2 ай бұрын

You have said it many times and here is proof positive that you like to trigger people on the internet. Members Only must have got you a boat load of responses. Have a great day.

@MrTonyPiscatelle 2 ай бұрын

Professor O to the rescue !

@Tommerd 2 ай бұрын

Good morning, Eric and Mrs. O! Spring has sprung! Only -30 here!

@nique1944 2 ай бұрын

Finally an 02 sensor explanations could understand.

@davidhollfelder9940 2 ай бұрын

“If there’s no oil under ‘em, there’s no oil in ‘em” Good one😊

@John-dp3ln 2 ай бұрын

This Jeep enough to make Rainman cry! Great video.

@LesReeves 2 ай бұрын

He would run the other way

@ronallen6578 2 ай бұрын

Eric, Your normal good video. I think you're correct on that poor baby being all but gone. Man, that bottom looked pretty toasty. The best part was how you managed to have your lovely model, Mrs. O., show off your SMA sweatshirt. Very tasteful. ❤❤❤❤

@scowell 2 ай бұрын

Love the 4.0... amazing it's still on the road up there.

@rjb6327 2 ай бұрын

Always nice to see Mrs. O.

@mikechiodetti4482 2 ай бұрын

First class diagnostics. For now, 2 new sensors, brake line repair, and exhaust parts for when his buddy's butchered exhaust repair comes back. Looks and sound's about right! Nice to see Mrs. O. Good one Mr. O!

@IceCold697 2 ай бұрын

I had an 04 Grand Cherokee up until the end of January. I don't live in NY but SD and we love the salt. Ran strong for 20 years until the gas tank skid plate finally gave out,

@LesReeves 2 ай бұрын

I love your honesty you always tell it like it is & I will be waiting for part just to see the brake line fix & please try not to listen to all whinging assholes we (at least me do not mind waiting ) for the second part to drop Cheers Mr O.

@briandeschene8424 2 ай бұрын

I’m sure you are happy doing what you’re doing but I must commend you on your ability to teach. If at some point you get fed up turning wrenches, please consider taking a position teaching some of the vast knowledge and experience you have acquired. There are capable young minds out there who have been poorly served by our education systems who could greatly benefit from you.

@bismarcksandiego6539 2 ай бұрын

Nothing better than whiteboard wednesday

@jacobwhittaker6241 2 ай бұрын

I'm actually surprised to hear all that on the O2 sensors. Our 99 has had the had the factory ones in it since new. The front one started to give us issues however I disconnected and reconnected it and it lasted another 2 years. Last year it finally went out so I ordered two factory originals from NTK and its been good. Granted ours is not an emissions version and only has one cat and 2 O2's.

@dougkubash8673 2 ай бұрын

If the early O2 sensors at least on GM's would get oil or some kind of junk on the outside of the sensor, they wouldn't work correctly because it sampled outside air along with the exhaust. I never had no luck cleaning them because what you used to clean them would further pollute the sensor. Hopefully you can get the old girl up and running. Good video

@mikegalgano4567 2 ай бұрын

Yep good catch it needs clean air (oxygen) as a reference.

@Boga217 2 ай бұрын

A lot of dodges use engine temp to control o2 heater circuit. I had a 2008? grand caravan 3.8 that guy replaced 3 o2 sensor himself...kept burning heater circuit up, i found his thermostat wasn't opening fully or at proper time..causing it to run the sensor too long burning up the elements in the o2 sensor.

@mikemiller3565 2 ай бұрын

Quick multi issue troubleshooting. Check off the list.

@xIrHaxor 2 ай бұрын

love the videos, and your diagnostic process. always a treat to watch

@SouthMainAuto 2 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@dans_Learning_Curve 2 ай бұрын

Will definitely rewatch this! My '00 Grand Cherokee has the same codes!

@mikejones-ss7rt 2 ай бұрын

I didn't have time to watch the entire video but something to keep in the back of your mind on Mopar systems I very occasionally run across an intermittent code on rear O2 sensors. The source for this each time has been a weak battery. Vehicle would start fine and rarely if ever set the code from say March to November, but cold weather would roll in and pop its head back up. I accidentally found the source when one vehicle needed a new battery changed battery took it for drive to pick up filters for it. Code cleared and never returned.

@wiley0714 2 ай бұрын

Mopar, or No car. I learned by the time I got to my third O2 sensor, but the Jeeps are very particular to the Mopar brand as opposed to aftermarket .

@garysgarage3669 2 ай бұрын

Years ago I brought my Jimmy in for a brake line. The shop cut the brake line at the ABS module and ran a new line down the center of the car and just left it flopping on the gas tank. Never even zip tied it to anything. They also knocked the vacuum hose off my vacuum accumulator, so I could change my defrost, vent or floor modes. This is why I'm a DIYer.

@s.j.5850 2 ай бұрын

Eric is probably the only tech I would let do any work on my car. Glass up to a fellow DIYER!

@attilakohbor3360 2 ай бұрын

something like that

@jhonditch4269 2 ай бұрын

Bad grounds was a problem in the 60's with dads all welded construction. yes in rust belt even welds become resistive. ground wire added block to chassis to body fived most problems

@johnchambers12 2 ай бұрын

Yes but i think it needs a ground strap block to catalytic converter to fix this rust issue!

@glenharper3136 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video Eric.

@calholli 2 ай бұрын

Eric.. A quick way to get around the "reset" issue with the scan tool is to just pull your starter relay and drop a temporary switch (or jumper wire) there so that you can start the car while still leaving the key on... Then you shouldn't lose your live data on the scan tool.

@jamesu 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video Eric!

@AnthonySmith-hr2kp 2 ай бұрын

Nice job Mr O. Looking forward to the part 2

@jamescaron6465 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the lesson Professor O. Nice Hat Mrs O. Dammit that brake job was a hack and a half.

@lillydog0905 2 ай бұрын

When you tasted the brake fluid I just about spit out my tea.😂

@LesReeves 2 ай бұрын

I thought everyone did that taste test on all fluids ?(Retired mechanic).

@billsimpson604 2 ай бұрын

Another great video.

@tomg721 2 ай бұрын

Well explained O2 sensor operation Eric. See you on part 2. Thanks.

@robertdavis6708 2 ай бұрын

Eric O,. you point out several things that I miss in your explorer examinations. I have to admit that I jumped ahead in this video looking for the carnage repairs. I guess I'm sick when need that PRNY rust repair video to get my day going. I'll be waiting with my coffee for part II. Thanks for all your hard work that your viewers enjoy.

@2DogsVlogs 2 ай бұрын

As you say, they are a rare specimen on the roads these days. Even the 05 to 2011 is getting a rare sight. I only know of one and it's got the 4.7 and hasn't moved for over 3 years. Does have a battery retainer on it and thing is covered in cobwebs.

@moocowdad 2 ай бұрын

come on you know we all come to this channel to see the mrs, actually good video as always dont lose that sense of humour

@JackdeDuCoeur 2 ай бұрын

Nice work.

@jeffreybrookes9731 2 ай бұрын

I like how you covered old crusty with fluid film on your whiteboard😊

@ranger178 2 ай бұрын

it's a jeep thing you wouldn't understand LOL

@iskandertime747 2 ай бұрын

Someone told me the great thing about owning a Jeep is that you will get to work on every part of it.

@ranger178 2 ай бұрын

I had that with my 77 Chevette i counted on replacing every part of the car as it fell apart at 100 k miles something broke every few months, but parts were so dirt cheap it was hilarious 20 to 50 dollars for a rebuilt alternator or master cylinder you could virtually replace whole car for less than it cost originally LOL@@iskandertime747

@jz9189 2 ай бұрын

Make sure you wave at the problem 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

@nmatthew7469 2 ай бұрын

4.0, awesome engine.

@merrittmcdowell8675 2 ай бұрын

He owns a WJ that he had a series of videos when he lifted it and upgraded it

@NoName-yr1jv 2 ай бұрын

Well done 👍

@CHIBA280CRV 2 ай бұрын

Excellent informative video 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@carlbyington5185 2 ай бұрын

Iv had Two Subaru's in a row from NY, rusted to crap !! And, im in California, one of them I could not get the ball joint pinch bolt out, and had to buy a knuckle, The other one, the CV was so stuck in the hub, I had to torch it for, like a half hour... i DON'T envy you BROTHER !

@Failure_Is_An_Option 2 ай бұрын

Brother?

@springfield4522 2 ай бұрын

Cool video, I expect the next time you see this Jeep, the tail pipe will have worn through the driveshaft. Question - do your customers ever comment about seeing their cars online?

@robhunter2435 2 ай бұрын

Hey Eric, Did you read my mind LMAO I was going to lose it because I was not allowed to see part II. How dare you!!!!

@Jazc-mp889 2 ай бұрын

Despite the rot around the fuel tank and evap canister, it's not too bad underneath there. I've seen way worse.

@wk7060 2 ай бұрын

Eric the Professor!

@robertlacob8831 2 ай бұрын

Nothing like an Eric O. diagnosis first thing in the morning! Couldn't believe my eyes seeing the gas tank about to hit the ground! I would have fixed that first and brakes.

@wesleypulkka7447 2 ай бұрын

Great diag!

@chriscagle6863 2 ай бұрын

👍 PSA, love yours!

@valvemonky4734 2 ай бұрын

that's some flavor on that fine jeep 😎

@brucehobbs1734 2 ай бұрын

Stoichiometric, had to look that one up.

@topher8634 2 ай бұрын

I think it monitors it by how long it takes it to start switching, if its slow to respond, the PCM determines that the heater has failed.

@wiley0714 2 ай бұрын

I was hoping for some exhaust welding, I sent ya a gift a while back (welding face shield), keep those eyes safe!

@boblister665 2 ай бұрын

I have an 02 Grand Cherokee for a winter beater on Cape Cod. Looks a lot like that underneath.

@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT 2 ай бұрын

Good job on the diagnostic and explanation of O2 sensors, Eric! Maybe it's a good thing you don't do the muffler / tailpipe - that thing looks like it's going to fall apart, just by looking at it :-)

@user-nk3tt6zt2l 2 ай бұрын

A video with, Eric, Mrs O, Luna, Josh and McCoy would break the internet. But I would love to see it just once. Thanks to all of you for all of your hard work. P.S. if you dont think Luna works hard, try walking on all 4s and eat cat food for a day.

@LesReeves 2 ай бұрын

What do you come from a point of experience?

@williamjensen4531 2 ай бұрын

Thanks

@toma.6942 2 ай бұрын

Still daily driving my 04 overland. Haven't replaced any sensors yet. Been driving it since 05 every day. Here in the North east thou I might not have it much longer with rocker rust.

@clarencewerner6132 2 ай бұрын

Eric, Love how professional you are. Thanks. Question I have what camera you use for your videos? Keep up the great videos.

@FlushCut 2 ай бұрын

What does it matter?

@davidwright1653 2 ай бұрын

It's very obvious this customer doesn't watch this channel...AT ALL!!! To get into this shop there's a wait list. Mr. & Mrs. O are only taking local area customers. All of us would take our vehicles to SMA if we could, and most of us like work on our cars or are professional mechanics! Knucklehead customer wants to shop around; if they think a professional like Eric O is expensive, wait til they find out the hard way what amature costs.

@kjbunnyboiler 2 ай бұрын

Morning EricO👍👍

@1320pass 2 ай бұрын

Whoa, last of their breed WJ in the PRNY. Get a good look at her, the Grim Wilbert is right down the road..😅

@daveayerstdavies 2 ай бұрын

O2 sensors need access to atmospheric oxygen, usually through a small vent next to the wire. If it gets blocked with oil or other crud, the sensor will be unreliable. A quick squirt with brake cleaner and careful poke with a probe sometimes brings them back to life.

@TheCatMan777 2 ай бұрын

I would bet few service stations have a whiteboard in their shop!

@tomoakhill8825 2 ай бұрын

I love that brake-line repair. I can just imagine the thinking, "Metal tube? I don't need no stinkin' metal tube! This rubber hose will do just fine. See how this metal rod supports it? Ha, do I know how to save money or what?" (Is that worn-through rubber hose even rated for brake use? Did it pass Department of Transportation certification for that use?)

@BehindTheCounter_TFSO 2 ай бұрын

Do we foresee acquiring a tubing bender for exhaust work in the near future at South Main Auto?

@MRrwmac 2 ай бұрын

you found it all. now you Gotta fix ttheir mistakes

@Marrerful2 2 ай бұрын

Eric “O” you are the expert on human/car/I can save a dollar/nobhead customers the car gonna be in a scrap yard in 2 years…kinell.

@jmaxim80 2 ай бұрын

I can't wait till ya hit a milley

@johnt.848 2 ай бұрын

Vanilli or Cyrus?

@frankvelador1836 2 ай бұрын

I noticed you had a jeep grand cherokee ZJ. I am curious as to what header brand you would recommend for the 4.0 motor. Thanks!

@dnprall 2 ай бұрын

Stoichiometric -> fun word!

@dwayneberry697 2 ай бұрын

You know your prices are reasonable when you customer tells you "no" Im going to check around and you still order the parts because.....well.....Im just good like that

@douglash3129 2 ай бұрын

High Mrs.O., nice braided Ponytail! Hi Eric, what were you saying?🥰🥰🥰🤣

@JBreeze4598 2 ай бұрын

Good day, who would you recommend for DIY schematic's? I have a 2014 Nissan Versa with VDC light on and need to go hunting for a electrical gremlin. Thanks

@johnknox5692 2 ай бұрын

🏴‍☠Thanks!

@SouthMainAuto 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@kendavis1198 2 ай бұрын

JEEP, Had one in 1999 Brand New, GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED LOADED. It wouldn't stay running, Chrysler Bought it Back, We Purchased a 2000 LEXUS RX300 and NEVER looked Back! Today, we Own a 2018 FORD EDGE 😎, has been a GREAT SUV So far, V6 2WD Titanium Model. The LEXUS was just starting to give us Goofy problems so we Traded it in on the EDGE. The JEEP, We Loved it, But it was Dangerous to Drive and Chrysler Corp New it and Bought it back. THANK GOD!!!!

@robc8468 2 ай бұрын

OMG how dare Chrysler make those "horrible" Grand Cherokees that "Only" last 20 YEAR in hard winnter and salt drenched upstate NY, WTF are you talking about?

@kendavis1198 2 ай бұрын

U ask ME???? WTF am I talking about??? We had that POS for "4" MONTH'S, It sat in the Driveway or at the Dealership for "3" of those "4" Month's of ownership. It would just SHUT OFF Without Warning whenever it had it's ISSUE, that Chrysler couldn't figure out. It Happened so Often that with Our Grandkid's in the Vehicle and Friends and Family we Could NOT Take the Chance on Getting PLOWED Into from the Rear and KILL some one or Injure Some one and Destroy their Lives or our FAMILY!!!! I give a S _ _ T Less How LONG it would Last Anywhere!!! My Family, & Friends, are More Important than an Un Reliable $45,000.00 1999 JEEP!!! BTW it was the 4.7 V8 if y'all were wondering. A Real Nice V8 As it were, It just wouldn't Stay Running!!! FORGETABOUTIT!!!! The LEXUS Ran for "18" YEARS without Issue!!! NUFF SAID HERE!!! Have a Nice Day/Week/Month/Year.

@dennis524ish 2 ай бұрын

Question: on the wiring diagram, the bank 1 downstream O2 sensors ground wire comes from the sensor to a splice. After the splice why does the wire change into a dashed line? What does the broken line mean? I have searched for this information and can't find it in any of the symbols charts. Thanks

@SlappySlapperman 2 ай бұрын

Mr. O, I have two WJ's, a 99 and a 04, both 4.0L, recently had to change the crank position sensor on the 99. seeing as how most of the sensors are discontinued now, and the Chrysler PCM's distain for after market sensors, what brand have you had the best luck with???

@dombelardo4909 2 ай бұрын

oops almost needed that heart surgeon after reading that long public service anouncement

@geoffsosnowski7445 2 ай бұрын

How do you switch your Autel's units. Celsius to Fahrenheit kpa to psi ect. Thanks

@lancenichols-mm1fc 2 ай бұрын

18 tacoma 2 wheel drive, replace cylinder head and have to put together new cylinder head. Customer pay what would you charge hours wise and how long would it take you roughly