Chevy Truck: Battery Dies Overnight

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2 жыл бұрын

In this video I look at a 2014 Chevrolet that has a customer complaint of the battery dying overnight. Indeed he is correct, it has a big draw sucking the battery dead in several hours. Let's have a look to find the issue. -Enjoy!
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@halleffect1 2 жыл бұрын

what makes this channel so special is Eric has the gift of good communication but unlike some teachers also has the ability to succeed in the real world. the fact that he's willing to share this information is our gift.

@relentless6156 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't have said it better, agreed 👍🏾

@billpotmesil 2 жыл бұрын

The battery draw videos are my favorite! It’s like an old Quincy episode!

@paulcochran1721 2 жыл бұрын

" Gentlemen, you are about to enter the fascinating sphere of SMA... The world of forensic wiring diagnostics!"

@markh.6687 2 жыл бұрын

"Sam, run a toxicology screen on that battery."

@milotorres6894 2 жыл бұрын

These guys are good , too funny excellent POE Eric's on point deducing the break on Frankenstein wire..👍✌️💪

@FredTheLutinoCocatiel 2 жыл бұрын

Mostly I think it's episode of Get Smart.😐😂

@jw6825 2 жыл бұрын

It died of natural causes.

@williamgagnonroadboxservice 2 жыл бұрын

Been teaching my students for 35 years this method and I hope some of them remember it and don’t throw the parts cannon at it

@gungadinn 2 жыл бұрын

Stealerships make more money loading up the canon, than trouble shooting the root cause. Depending on the year and owner of the truck, they know that a large portion of clients after being informed on the problem, as going to purchase the part themselves verses paying OEM retail plus 50%.

@savagesock3598 2 жыл бұрын

Reeeeeeeeady the parts cannon.

@savagesock3598 2 жыл бұрын

@@gungadinn thats what flat rate pay does to people.

@richardcrawford8549 2 жыл бұрын

I've been a mechanic for a little over 20 years now and by watching your channel I've actually been learning a ton of stuff. Thank you for all the amazing videos and I hope you keep it up for years to come. I've got my 7 year old daughter and 4 year old son watching your channel now and they actually tell me every day they want to watch your videos too and they pick your videos over watching anything else including cartoons. If you get a chance to read this comment let me know so I can let my kids know you responded to this comment lol

@superdupergrover9857 2 жыл бұрын

You've got a special pair of kids. Hopefully modern internet will make their childhood STEM addiction easier to satisfy than mine when I was their age.

@DIYDaveOK 2 жыл бұрын

Quick masterclass in parasitic drain diagnosis. Fantastic as always, Eric, and thanks!

@andrew_koala2974 2 жыл бұрын

DIY Dave At least there is one commentator here who can use the correct terminology. Go to the top of the class . . . And for those who have not learned yet and are not paying attention, it is CHEVROLET and not Chevrolet CORPORATE names are always in ALL CAPS =-= The names of 'Living Souls' are in Mixed Caps. => Check the names of CORPSES in the Cemetery So many are victims of Manufactured Ignorance as a result of a corrupt CORPORATE GOVERNMENT Education/Indoctrination System

@jessiepooch 2 жыл бұрын

Poppycock on stilts.

@taltonbane 2 жыл бұрын

My dad, who was a rancher, not a mechanic told me to find the problem before you fix it. You just reinforced that. Thanks

@elcheapo5302 2 жыл бұрын

There's something a lever on the floor will never do to you.

@joevaagen6170 2 жыл бұрын

That is exactly why I love my 95 F250 with a MANUAL 4x4 actuator.

@user-wj9wq7mk4h 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a floor shift guy myself, but it seems they are going the way of the manual transmission.

@dkeny55 2 жыл бұрын

Made sure the truck I was buying was MANUAL. 05 ram cummins.

@darlenegeorgeboyd8493 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the old way is the better way. 83 Blazer, 88 Blazer, 90 Suburban. All have manual transfer case shift and manual hubs. No electronic or vacuum actuation.

@kd7cwg 2 жыл бұрын

Manual hubs and manual shifter is the best. Both vehicles I had with electronic controls and my brothers ranger all failed when it was actually needed 🤣

@mattm6834 2 жыл бұрын

That 4x4 decal on the grill was a good clue.

@GoatOffroad 2 жыл бұрын

“ if it was me, and it is” 🤣 love your sense of humor! And two years ago I knew NOTHING about cars and trucks. Bought myself a Jeep so had to start learning how to fix it! Not sure how many girls watch your channel; but I love it! Learn so much from you! ❤️🐞

@SouthMainAuto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@itstallionman 2 жыл бұрын

This reminds me of my wiper motor that had shorted internally on my 65 nova SS. The wipers had a mind of their own since they were ground side switched.

@mannypuerta5086 2 жыл бұрын

And yet again I am grateful for a manual, 4WD transfer case with a lever. No switch. No fuse. No muss. No fuss.

@cliffords.8341 2 жыл бұрын

Just mechanical failure sure to come one day.

@danfarris135 2 жыл бұрын

@@cliffords.8341 20 plus years and still going like that energizer bunny. I still get out to lock the hubs too. Only problems are rust and water dripping from windshield onto the fuse box on a 99 superduty so I lost my dome light and wipers last spring.

@cliffords.8341 2 жыл бұрын

@@danfarris135 Cool! My 1997 GMC S15 V6 is known for water seeping through the right windshield squirter and the hood where it's mounted on and can drip onto the automatic transmission fluid level dipstick, going through the locking arm shaft into the transmission. This is about the only thing I haven't had a problem with in 237,000 + miles. Just about everything else has failed.

@cliffords.8341 2 жыл бұрын

@@danfarris135 My windshield wiper circuit board failed around early to mid 2000 and I have been using Rain-X, but lately it doesn't last, but a couple weeks. It smells different than it used too so I believe they changed the formula for the worse.

@mannypuerta5086 2 жыл бұрын

@@cliffords.8341 Yep, after 383,000 miles I’m sure it’ll happen any day now.

@VBshredder 2 жыл бұрын

"If it were me, and in this case it is...." Ha! Somehow that hit home lol.

@chrisv4640 2 жыл бұрын

"Let's go down on this ol' girl" made my Monday. Thank you Mr. O.

@DAVIDBrown-zp8sz 2 жыл бұрын

I instantly thought of Mrs. O !🤬

@spelunkerd 2 жыл бұрын

Love that chalk board explanation at the end.

@ronrodgers6531 2 жыл бұрын

Nice pleasant shout out to Scotty Kilmer. I don't know what I'd do without Eric, Scotty, Ahmed, Louis Rossmann, Big Clive, and Paul Carlson. These guys are the BOMB! 💣

@charlesstull4582 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a shade tree mechanic and I learn something new on every video. Thank you for showing us step by step.

@BobPegram 2 жыл бұрын

You have a way with words Eric! "Because I have the patience of a squirrell..." made me chuckle!

@ianjeffery3762 2 жыл бұрын

"if it was me, and in this case it is" !!!!!! love this line!

@freetolook3727 2 жыл бұрын

Someone once told me that if you can teach what you are doing, then you really know it.

@JohnnyTalia 2 жыл бұрын

That was a great whiteboard diagram/explanation. And I especially like the sleeve eraser at the end. Just a wave of your arm and it all goes away!

@alberttibbets6567 2 жыл бұрын

Eric, You do such a great job with lighting and getting good angles and close-ups so that we can see just what you are talking about. Great job. One of the best on the I'net. Thanks.

@SouthMainAuto 2 жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks!

@agenericaccount3935 2 жыл бұрын

I assume it keeps dying to escape the shame of the eBay 4x4 decal on its nose. Then again, the owner was kind enough to leave diagnostic hints laying around so there is that.

@gillgetter3004 2 жыл бұрын

Hoky Poky with the fuses, you made perfect sense!

@gregscott344 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent class. Thanks for the added white board explanation. I find myself nodding my head in acknowledgment to your analysis. 😆

@lucasbuhr1150 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like when you saw the Daewoo sticker it should’ve been a dead giveaway 🤣

@NineCylinderDiesel 2 жыл бұрын

Can't beat the old 4x4s with levers for the transfer case.

@jimscott2296 5 ай бұрын

White board talk was the clarification. Excellent!

@frankmuschetto3385 2 жыл бұрын

Great job Eric. Your approach and explanations are both logical and well explained for us who are wanna-be better techs. Keep them coming.

@johnware2735 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a physician and like your logical approach to arriving at a diagnosis.

@billstathakos 2 жыл бұрын

liking vid because he says welcome back. the rest doesn't matter. The O family deserves all the props!

@billscott2472 2 жыл бұрын

Very good diagnosis. You never stop learning. I learned more watching your videos also enjoy them. Thank you Eric

@adamcollins9404 2 жыл бұрын

I used your info from previous videos to find my parasitic draw today on my UK GM (Vauxhall) and dam if I didn't find it within an hour, so thank you Eric, saved me many more jump lead sessions 😀, mine was the DAB module 👍

@richardsalaverria9363 2 жыл бұрын

Eric, I really enjoy these educational follow along videos. I'm just a bit confused at 3:33 where you describe how an open fuse can cause a false voltage drop reading. I'm guessing the cause of this is either "ghost voltage" on the voltmeter or that you're measuring the voltage drop of a circuit that is active and the voltmeter acting as a fuse that isn't blown?

@danlemke6407 2 жыл бұрын

yes

@FossorE5 2 жыл бұрын

'Dead battery every morning. Trunk-mounted, retracting radio antenna was vandalized/broken. It wouldn't retract at "key-off", so its motor stayed energized all night. You must have learned a lot from old guys too. Thanks for the GMC truck stuff. Mine is a '01 Silverado, but it lives in AZ.

@davkime1 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent troubleshooting. I believe what makes a great mechanic is one who understands both, mechanical AND electrical issues. Most mechanics can only read codes and replace parts, but this is true troubleshooting at its finest. Using the K.I.S.S method (Keep it Simple Stupid), as I was taught as a young technician. So many used cars out there with battery disconnects as a bandaid instead of finding the real problem! I wish more mechanics like you existed in this world. S.M.A is a first class operation in my book. When some say “take it to the dealership,” it still comes down to the person working on your car… not the facility!

@brandonharlow7067 2 жыл бұрын

I was a little lost but the drawing at the end made perfect sense. Great explanation Mr O

@Qusin111 2 жыл бұрын

I always start with "the last fuse" saves lots of time LOL

@steveluken3180 2 жыл бұрын

From a guy just trying to learn knew things, keep this stuff coming! I've turned bolts and torched stuff before but I've always felt ignorant on the wiring. I learn something knew every video.

@canceraxe1447 2 жыл бұрын

This is my favourite video. I’m fan of all electrical issues diagnosis and repairs!

@mikeaho4143 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Love that electrical troubleshooting.. Thanks for sharing Eric.

@ljerry8440 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation for a non- mechanic. It is pure logic!

@davidkroth 2 жыл бұрын

Eric, any chance for a follow-up video where you "take the motor to bits" to find the cause of the short inside the unit?

@Yawwee 2 жыл бұрын

Yaa, would like to see that, what the heck is causing this ??????????????????????????????????????????????

@themoondoggie1 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah Mr. O, we need closure. We need to see the face of that guilty dirty rotten parasite hiding away.

@michaelbruns473 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, please!

@mph5896 2 жыл бұрын

I replaced one of these transfer case shift motors a few weeks ago on my 2014 Tahoe. Its a circuit board with computer chips inside. Prob green goobers inside of it.

@adobedoug2564 2 жыл бұрын

I really doubt Eric would think it worth the time slake your curiosity.

@Razz-es9qw 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the explanation on your dry erase board. It makes the final diagnosis to the failed part clear.

@coache1nine 2 жыл бұрын

Having a plan and a process makes diagnostic work so much easier. Thanks Eric for proving that in almost every video. Best to the family.

@chiluco2000 2 жыл бұрын

I like that preparation step: print the wire diagram and identify how it works and what wires to look at.

@NikMitchell 2 жыл бұрын

dang that was fun to watch. Methodical and practical diagnosis. I really enjoy the extra time that you spend reviewing the concepts you're discussing. You never assume we all understood you the first go-round, and it's super helpful!

@wills2262 2 жыл бұрын

This is what the internet is all about, thanks for another video!

@sparkie5571 2 жыл бұрын

indeed, need more people like this guy to share information rather than hate

@rangerrick8220 2 жыл бұрын

Great learning video! Those parasitic draw problems always a challenge to find! Will be sharing this with my daughters boyfriend as he is going through college to become a class A mechanic... old school lessons are the best!

@EvanT1995 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation on the white board. Glad Scotty got to make an appearance too 🙂

@riblets1968 2 жыл бұрын

I would submit that you succeeded. You took some pains to ensure that your viewers understood what was a work here and I got it. Much appreciated, sir!

@robertheinkel6225 2 жыл бұрын

I keep getting a dead battery on my ZTR mower, even though it was kept on a battery tender. Installed a new battery, it it also went dead. I found out my battery tender was faulty, and was draining the battery, instead of charging it.

@garysgarage3669 2 жыл бұрын

You are a better teacher than any of my collage instructors.

@131R30 2 жыл бұрын

Your explanation, using the white board, clarified everything! Thanks.

@dg1294 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric, that's the best explanation of circuitry diagnostics I've seen on YT..if anyone's watched Edd China's latest Electric Ice Cream Van video, you'll know what I mean!

@alexbrown1995 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, mate. You are an excellent communicator. Thank you for your time, from an old Aussie

@TreyCook21 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic transfer into the outro this time! Nailed it!

@simms196 2 жыл бұрын

So if anyone didn't pick up on what Eric was saying about the internally shorted motor they should go watch Scotty Kilmer, 🤣lmao, good one

@danfarris135 2 жыл бұрын

I just wonder when was the last time Scotty actual worked on a vehicle in a video?

@stevebot 2 жыл бұрын

No.

@quantumleap359 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent diagnostic skills being shown here. Thanks Eric, you are teaching valuable things. Hopefully, many up and coming technicians can learn from this and we'll have a new generation of Erics!!

@pauldionne1665 2 жыл бұрын

A new generation of Eric's but only one S.M.A. Sherlock (Mechanic of Auto) show.

@jimgetz2898 2 жыл бұрын

Eric, I appreciate the fact that you do not just throw parts as other shops to do but actually figure out what the problem is. Keep up the good work. God bless.

@HouseCallAutoRepair 2 жыл бұрын

@16:17 in goes the pin.. out goes the eardrums! Voltage drop testing fuses is THE BEST way to find direction!

@thomasfletcher4765 2 жыл бұрын

Huh !? What !? Speak up , can't hear ya !

@roberthawkins8740 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for another great video. I understood it all in theory. unfortunately, when it come down to doing it, no way. my days of going under a car are over. LOL

@simonbates9779 2 жыл бұрын

After watching your other videos on flat batteries this episode made it all click. Thanks mate 🤓

@brantyancey7028 2 жыл бұрын

All I can say Eric is, you are awesome. Thank you for the free education

@robertromney1777 2 жыл бұрын

Feel like I was watching an episode of Dragnet, just the facts ma'am. Love it.

@rjb6327 2 жыл бұрын

I can see why other mechanics send their cars to you to fix. No matter what you say, you're a smart man, Mr. O.

@josephbink3718 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos never get old. Lol even the “this guy cuz he’s awesome”. Always love watching a good diag video.

@petesmith8362 2 жыл бұрын

I still say your smarter and have a better understanding of these things than the average man!! Thanks for another great and educational video !

@akhtarkh 2 жыл бұрын

Eric, try to repair the motor and make this a "no parts required" repair. Show Ivan, if he can do it, you can do it too.

@Angelina-xj5zd 2 жыл бұрын

I've learned so much following this channel.

@noelcastle3986 2 жыл бұрын

Your a great teacher straight to the point diagnosis and simple accurate explanation on the white board.

@bretth1714 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic walk-through Mr. O! You wouldn't believe how many "experienced" technicians I assist with diagnostics day-to-day that need to watch this video and learn a thing or two.

@jaybo2112ot 2 жыл бұрын

SMA, the best thing on tv these days.....

@edman1015 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you once again for my morning brain exercise. Love to watch you work using the gray matter that God gave us.

@charleshenshaw9099 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent job on finding the issue and explaining why it is the issue.

@danmolumby4186 2 жыл бұрын

That’s for another awesome video. I did my own lower ball joint replacement yesterday. Took me 4 hours but I got it done. Thanks for the helpful video’s.

@chaseholmes8229 2 жыл бұрын

I love watching the electrical diagnostic videos! Especially battery draw!

@markmichlewicz5141 2 жыл бұрын

Overdue for a rusty rear knuckle r and r video.watching you fight rust is my favorite pastime

@starcarrier1874 2 жыл бұрын

I love these. It’s like watching a Sherlock Holmes movie, where everything is revealed in the end and why the clues lead him there. “It elementary my dear Watson, the process of elimination”. Only next time he should use a British Accent, just for color.

@charlessessions7293 2 жыл бұрын

The accessibility to those data sheets is most useful !! Good video 📹 !!

@mondragon9282 2 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoy watching this whole process every time you do it. Also enjoy the Scotty Kimler cracks. Lol

@teacfan1080 2 жыл бұрын

It's amazing how you use the diagrams to chase down where the fault is. I was looking at those diagrams and going "What the...".

@morrisnewhouse7400 2 жыл бұрын

Love the current draw video's, your knowledge of electrical systems is amazing. The Scotty reference is Classic, made me LOL! Keep up the awesome work and thanks for sharing.

@stevet1963 2 жыл бұрын

I get mesmerised watching videos 🤪 Love the way you back-track over all the scenarios to make sure we understand what your doing Wish we had teachers like you when I was at school Wouldn’t happen back in the 70’s 😂😂 Keep doing what your doing love it love it love it 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@herni187 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love when you give an explanation on the whiteboard. You sir are a legend.

@imurtroll5242 2 жыл бұрын

Your diagnostic skills are outstanding

@SouthMainAuto 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@alansmith4734 2 жыл бұрын

Being Analytical can be a blessing, and a curse! Great diagnostic test!

@paulgiordano4948 2 жыл бұрын

Never failed , I have learned so much from you. I’m almost ready to try to do it myself lol. Have a great one man , thank you

@BruiserBob 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video as always! I would like to make a small point of clarification to help. The reason your voltage drop test works across a fuse is because when current is pulled across a fuse, it heats up, that heat causes the resistance across the fuse to go up. So a bigger fuse won't heat up as much, so less resistance change. Regardless, your method definitely works and you can easily see that one fuse isn't acting like the rest. It points out a few things that people might care about though...for instance, the instant a current is drawn across a fuse, it hasn't heated up yet, and won't show a voltage drop. Hope that helps!

@jeffjankiewicz5100 2 жыл бұрын

Hell yea! Class is now in session. Thanks for the lesson Prof. O.

@cquay3 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another SMA classic who done it.

@monkeywrangler5200 2 жыл бұрын

Your explanation was perfect and simplified. And appreciated.

@gareth8mp 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Even I could (just about) understand it. Great explanation, education and expertise. You’re a very clever person. 👍

@agostinodibella9939 2 жыл бұрын

Great diagnostic journey and explanation of the problem Eric!

@SerbanCMusca-ut8ny 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing again the process and the very clear explanations!

@howardbardsley1705 2 жыл бұрын

My 2014 chevy Cruze diesel had a problem that the battery would go dead overnight but only when it got cold outside. This problem destroyed 2 batteries in 18 months and Chevrolet would not allow the dealership to troubleshoot the problem . They just kept saying that there was nothing wrong. About 2 years into my ownership of this vehicle, an O2 sensor went bad and the dealership replaced it. The Battery never went dead again! I replaced the Cruze with a Honda Passport.

@ThePlowGuys 2 жыл бұрын

Funniest damn thing just happened. I started watching your video Eric and the wife was on the other computer and over heard you talking about "Dead Battery" and she said "Hey I think I found out why my car battery keeps dying". "Oh really" I say. "Why is that my love" mean while I'm thinking "What kind of goose hunt is she going to have on?" Sure enough she said "My glove box light stays on even with the door closed". Long story short LMAO. she was right. the light stayed on. Found that the clip on one side that latched the door closed fell out. Next time I will just ask the wife when I need help with a problem. Who needs Eric and all his fancy tools. Love ya buddy keep those videos rolling out.