Ford F-550 6.0 - No Start No Crank

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8 жыл бұрын

Don't ya just love it when you replace the instrument cluster in a vehicle and now it wont run!? What the heck!? Well the two problems are not related but let's have a look into this and learn a bit about voltage drop! Hopefully....
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@robertdavis6708 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone notice how our Boy has gotten smoother in his speaking delivery ? It doesn't matter if I watch a new release video or an older version of SMA , Eric still entertains me. But after all his videos , everything is honest and comes direct from his heart. I'm glad he made something of himself !

@davemaster001 8 жыл бұрын

I love it when you say "There's you're problem lady !"

@robertmiller341 5 жыл бұрын

your

@pricey0986ify 3 жыл бұрын

I love the beginning, the look on Eric's face and the enthusiasm are like "Here we go again" 😞😟

@dwoodog 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. No point making these if you sum things up in 2 min, cut to the chase. The educational content on these videos are priceless. Anyways thanks for sharing.

@ericg3354 7 жыл бұрын

dwoodog well we kinda wanna see his thought process

@ThePlowGuys 8 жыл бұрын

HOLY cow this was a long one. No armchair talk from me. The time you took to share your method made this video complete. Better than a mechanic course. way to go Eric. Thanks -John

@SouthMainAuto 8 жыл бұрын

Hah nice John! Glad you liked it :)

@paulkirkland1535 7 жыл бұрын

South Main Auto Repair: another great job Eric. You sir are THE man. Heck you explain it better than even the technical schools do. It's too bad high school shop classes aren't available anymore in your area, bummer isn't it. Not to worry because the students now have you as their teacher.

@lifeofgold 2 жыл бұрын

@@SouthMainAuto As I watch these, my one question is: "Does everyone fully understand just what is is you give up in order to do these late night videos?" The day time vids do slow you down, but you don't allow them to take up more time than is available. The night time vids are a whole different story. You are giving up precious time that would otherwise be spent with YOUR FAMILY. That, Sir, is an enormous sacrifice! You could focus on expanding your business and devoting all of your spare time towards your family and not one person in the world could fault you for that. Your channel is NOT for your benefit, you are doing this to help everyone else. You ARE making the World a better place for it. Thank you for ALL of the time you spend on your channel for out benefit. We all can learn something. When we stop learning, we start dying...

@kevink8481 7 ай бұрын

@@lifeofgoldYou might want to do some research because he does get paid three subscriptions

@andrewkirwin6629 5 жыл бұрын

You are an amazing teacher ! Never underestimate your skills thank you 😊

@UtahDarkHorse 5 жыл бұрын

I think your methods are not only correct, but some of the best I've seen. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing! 😁

@richard1835 6 жыл бұрын

I installed an A/C Compressor on the King Ranch Model F250 Powerstroke yesterday and for a one man operation it was quite a task. Plus I had to install a new belt on top of that. Quite a day it was. Lack of maintenance on these Powerstroke Diesels is the main cause of alot of their problems. This individual that brought me his vehicle was very high on maintenance and he has never had a problem with his engine which had 238,871 miles on it. Another great video from Eric on the Powerstroke Diesel. Thumbs Up.

@larryehrlich8702 4 жыл бұрын

Everyone...especially those that own a Powerstroke need to watch this KZfaq video: "Bad ground kills Powerstroke transmission". Very educational...the more grounds the better for your powerstroke.

@leehodge2415 8 жыл бұрын

love the whiteboard commentary. watching your video while working on my own car, underbody rust repair/ undercoating.

@ApexHotShot Жыл бұрын

This was a great video, Eric. I appreciate your taking us on this learning journey. The proof of concept technique was the extra step but also informative. These “teaching moments” (and the humor) is what keeps me coming back for more. Oh, and I loved the drawing on Scotty too.

@corkyc6015 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking all that extra time to step us thru the diagnosis - we appreciate it! I like all the RockAuto magnets on the lockers in the background!

@cduncan3713 5 жыл бұрын

Really enjoying your videos, great to see a professional at work. I am amazed at how many auto problems are electrical. The more complex the machine, the more complex the problem.

@ssgoblin 4 жыл бұрын

When it comes to electrical issues it’s always one of two things, the ground or the last person who worked on it. Lol

@TheRichardgomm 3 жыл бұрын

Or of course a blown inline fuse, or toasted wire as its also known lol

@MoparMadness93 3 жыл бұрын

Or a shit ton of other things

@sixofhgr 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@jordonmaccormack7942 3 жыл бұрын

I'm running into a last guy who worked on it problem I think

@uenragedbro Жыл бұрын

@@jordonmaccormack7942 "keep it in the back of your mind, but take it with a grain of salt."

@ethorman 8 жыл бұрын

Great video, troubleshooting electrical problems always seem difficult, you make them appear simple. Thanks for the videos!

@migueldiaz1360 2 жыл бұрын

Estuvo muy vien iterpretado muchas grasias

@williamguy1932 4 жыл бұрын

This repair is why I watch SMA. Love your analysis and trouble shooting!

@earlcousins6635 8 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy the channel, your real approach to the issues and your humor. Good to see you show your boo-boo's. Keep up the GREAT work and keep posting.

@jamesshanks2614 5 жыл бұрын

There is a way to check out power circuits and a wrong way. What he demonstrated here is the correct way even though it takes a while to complete. Thanks Eric. Cheers!

@JohnQLamb 5 жыл бұрын

Going back 30 years or so. Q. How do you tell that you forgot the earth strap after installing the engine? A. The choke cable vapourises when cranking.

@danieln3792 5 жыл бұрын

John Lamb Isn't that just it too. These people these days couldn't even imagine how stuffs changed.I forgot about that one.

@mattmaryan1121 5 жыл бұрын

You can smell the plastic sleeve burning 😋

@jeffryblackmon4846 5 жыл бұрын

VW engines used to light up the heater box cables when cranking the engine when there was not a good ground.

@bertgrau9246 4 жыл бұрын

John, Been there done that before. Not a good feeling either

@freezer1935 4 жыл бұрын

There is no choke on a diesel.

@robertgelley6454 4 жыл бұрын

This is an outstanding video for troubleshooting! Eric's systematic step by step process and detailed explanation allows you to follow along. This is worth watching more than once due to the foundational troubleshooting concepts presented. Good video for the beginner and the experienced mechanic. You couldn't get a better instructor.

@Drew-wf7vw 4 жыл бұрын

I love your diagnostic videos.. Always learning from you. You're great at explaining why you do things and in what order to be as efficient as possible.. Valuable skills to me starting out in the trade.. Cheers from the rust belt of Canada

@sirchomps 6 жыл бұрын

Mr. O! Thank you! I needed a laugh today! Double beef and bean burritos for lunch! Classic!

@harveysmith100 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the education, I must adopt the drawing it out method, it really helps. You sure do know about cars but your missus knows about food.

@blankpanic 8 жыл бұрын

thanks Eric! great video as always. I have learned so much and developed such a grasp of electrical operation and understanding from watching your videos. Did anyone else see the epic smiley face before he drew the postive and negative cables on the whiteboard?

@thomasstreetman8066 Жыл бұрын

LOL! No, you definitely did the right thing by drawing a pair of pants on Scotty. That was hilarious! Priceless!

@asavage1576 8 жыл бұрын

Had a similar issue on a Mack truck the other night. Wouldn't charge. Another shift put in batteries and an alternator. All it was.....loose engine block ground bolt. Good diag and very thorough. I like to do the same. Make sure I'm right before I order parts.

@SouthMainAuto 8 жыл бұрын

+asavage1576 Gotta test not guess!

@turboflush 7 жыл бұрын

very well explained for a tricky problem. Some basic electrical knowledge helps to understand this. even nicer to see a mechanic ..err .. technician, actually diagnose things and not just throw parts at it.

@putsowetmefdupa1 5 жыл бұрын

The presentation was for mechanics that did not have a strong understanding of electrical troubleshooting

@stephensaines7100 4 жыл бұрын

I'm an electronic tech, and the second thing I'd check after battery voltage, and finding a differential, is measure the resistance between battery terminals, neg to neg, pos to pos. If you're measuring a different voltage across two devices that are in parallel, then they're not truly in parallel. Something ain't right. Also, as a tech, 'chassis grounds' in any device, unless silver or gold plated, (copper can work but not as well) are problematic when using them to conduct hundreds of amps as needed to crank the engine. Always connect a healthy gauge of copper wire between those terminals with a common ground at the starter via the same heavy gauge wire. And equal gauge from the solenoid back to the batteries. Wire is cheap in the big scheme of things. Always wire directly for ground returns on high current devices.

@93543 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the time you take to explain how the 2 batteries are connected and for the lesson in trouble shooting. The “sparks/firework's” were a bonus!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

@bross956 8 жыл бұрын

A simple concept turned into a great learning video! Awesome job DR O...

@michaelowen1750 8 жыл бұрын

Holy RockAuto Fridge magnets Batman!

@danielbarber9924 5 жыл бұрын

You have great diagnostic skills

@davidj5937 5 жыл бұрын

You sir, are a diagnostic GENIUS. I would drive from Canada just to have you service my vehicle.

@supermachinist4948 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Eric, thank you so much for your videos....I am currently taking some automotive classes and this was a great video... God bless you my friend.......

@johnkinnane547 8 жыл бұрын

Well done Eric, it's good how you you don't guess the problem but methodically figure it out. We have all had the "guess" work done, cost money and the problem still existed, it is frustrating especially when you have to bring the car back for the same problem. Your Granny was a wise lady? Kind regards from Tassie John

@putsowetmefdupa1 5 жыл бұрын

Ditto

@Krillekris 8 жыл бұрын

You are really productive, putting out videos all the time. Thanks alot. Always informative and entertaining. Greetings from Norway :-)

@robindepenning6822 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your method. I totally respect your efforts to 100% confirm before jumping ahead to your best guess. When you were pretty sure the passenger side ground was the issue, I was like " OK clean and check those grounds on the passenger side" ...but we still didn't know which wire or connection point was bad. Thank you for being thorough. I have learned a lot from you.

@wog1356 2 жыл бұрын

Just wented to say just started watching your videos an had this problem nothing like helping people out without lying to make money thanks u appreciate you and your videos brother they sure do help people wish they had more people like u in the world thanks brother man !!!!.

@georgehilljr.8550 4 жыл бұрын

Great lesson. I learned a lot. Thanks Mr. E O.

@toyotatech2jz814 8 жыл бұрын

Amazing video as always. Love the famous last words. "there's your problem lady".

@jaybaker4447 2 жыл бұрын

The best demonstration of a bad ground I’ve ever seen. All the effort and illustration made it even better. It goes to show you that what seems obvious may be an illusion. I now know to go to what seems good and prove that it is good. Someone else may have just assumed that what seems like a good connection really may not be a good connection. Very good job.

@davepalacios9190 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video,,!! I know some wouldn’t have the patience to see it through and want to cut to the chase, but what an education in trouble shooting! Definitely helpfully in diagnosing more complex issues. I for one am glad you take the time to be comprehensive. Please keep it up.

@frankwatts1 6 жыл бұрын

Love the Scotty kill-MORE addition to your dry erase board😜👌

@nicknicu1787 8 жыл бұрын

" The Scotty board of knowledge ". Hahahahaha!!! 😂😂😂😂

@FBobby 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, thats why it's blank most of the time.......

@adventureoflinkmk2 5 жыл бұрын

Rev up yer knowledge!!! And don't forget, if you never wanna miss another video from me again, ya gotta ring dat bell!!!

@ChristoherWGray 4 жыл бұрын

When has SK said anything other than yelling and generalities I must have missed his more intelligent videos

@bertgrau9246 4 жыл бұрын

@@ChristoherWGray He does some strange stuff. Scotty : never buy a Ford eco boost they're junk! Ford : we have a check for $5000 If you say eco boost is really a great engine Scotty: I was wrong about the Ford eco boost, they really are great engines.

@sramoore0075187 4 жыл бұрын

Scotty grew some legs in this video

@MikeBramm 4 жыл бұрын

This is a perfect example of how and why to investigate the circuit layout and how to use the voltage drop test. Good work.

@keyskwik 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! It just reinforces my love for electrical testing & need for more equipment (pico scope, new laptop, Autel Elite). Keep making informative awesome videos!

@Fahrenheit38 8 жыл бұрын

"There is the brown pudding" are you talking about the gas station burritos again?

@85square 4 жыл бұрын

good ole taco bell

@chipburns4123 3 жыл бұрын

Two girls, one cup

@supercoupe6288 8 жыл бұрын

really learned a lot Eric, Thanks.

@wadehicks9270 6 жыл бұрын

It's crazy how much trouble a bad ground can cause. Great video 👍👍👍👍👍

@echowhiskey2411 8 жыл бұрын

10:30 that is what i call charisma right there. that turn and nod to the camera is so natural and comfortable.

@markferraro5250 8 жыл бұрын

thanks eric always wanted to see a video on dual battery diesels im sure the same basic principal applies to the duramax and the cummins good job

@SouthMainAuto 8 жыл бұрын

+Mark Ferraro Yep one two or ten batteries, ya just need to know how they are hooked up and where every one goes.

@baxrok2. 8 жыл бұрын

Top notch voltage drop clinic. Thanks so much Eric!

@miketaylor6282 8 жыл бұрын

Your video's are awesome! I love it when I turn on my iPad and there's a notification from KZfaq saying you've uploaded a video. I've really learned a lot from watching them. Thank you for your time and as always keep up the good work.

@SouthMainAuto 8 жыл бұрын

+Mike Taylor glad you enjoy them!

@Joshoptimus 8 жыл бұрын

I liked it. Seemed more relaxed like you enjoyed this repair or maybe it was on the day before your weekend. Thanks for making it Eric. Very entertaining stuff and yes I watched right to the very end

@spelunkerd 6 жыл бұрын

At first I was a little surprised you are using current from the battery charger to get electrons moving enough to do the testing, but then I realized it is such a common situation, the technique almost falls into your lap. Good idea. I have to confess, with the big difference in voltages between the two batteries, I would have switched to static testing with an ohmeter, then switched back if I didn't find the break. It would be interesting to see what kind of current flows on those 12 gauge wires 'protected' by the 150A fuse. Even in an old truck, as you point out, that's a fire waiting to happen when either battery eventually fails. If he didn't want to pay for a heavy connection wire, I might have added a fuse to the 12 gauge wire to protect the 40A limit it is designed to carry.

@leereynolds2911 5 жыл бұрын

i would have put jumper cables on both batteries to produce a common ground then check battery voltage then it would show no voltage drop then it would show a bad ground

@putsowetmefdupa1 5 жыл бұрын

@@leereynolds2911 you would still have to isolate which ground wire was at fault.

@TheWwong 8 жыл бұрын

A call to the owner: "The good news is the fuel gauge is fixed, the bad news is that it won't start" lol....

@SirDeanosity 8 жыл бұрын

+ICU2 The fuel gauge is now as useful as a decal.

@SouthMainAuto 8 жыл бұрын

+SirDeanosity Haha

@ThatGuysChannel4Whatever 8 жыл бұрын

+SirDeanosity The fuel gauge is now as useful as the Scotty Kilmer decal. Which is as useful as watching Scotty Kilmer.

@SirDeanosity 8 жыл бұрын

Eric: did you make or buy a cable for this truck?

@SouthMainAuto 8 жыл бұрын

bought it from Ford around 50 bucks

@lujanjd 8 жыл бұрын

I put this on so I could have something to listen to while trying to fall asleep, I ended up watching it, and I understand voltage drop tests and diagnosing a problem like this so much better now. Good stuff

@lujanjd 8 жыл бұрын

Not at all,folks talking and music helps me get my mind off things and fall asleep. Didn't work this time though, it was too interesting

@a.c.williamsjr.6652 8 жыл бұрын

Once again brilliant logic and technical skill diagnosis of voltage drops leading to a proper resolution.

@AdrianKingsleyHughes 8 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best voltage drop videos I've seen. Thanks for posting it.

@SouthMainAuto 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks +Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

@haywardsautomotive6156 8 жыл бұрын

That could have been + or - connections especially with all the extra connection points & 2 batteries, snow plow crap. Good voltage drop testing especially on that mess and load testing like Grandma taught you. I was waiting for the ohms test to pass like they usually do b/c all you need is a good strand but it was crispy burnt. Nice Saturday afternoon entertaining instructional video. Just finished rebuilding my motorcycle carbs & needed a break before installing them and there was your video.

@SouthMainAuto 8 жыл бұрын

+Hayward's Automotive I was really hoping it passed to but I am sure at the point one strand was holding on it got a little toast :)

@haywardsautomotive6156 8 жыл бұрын

+South Main Auto Repair Yep the more strands that broke the hotter it got, the more arcing and your saying "One Two BBQ"...:-) Would have been nice to show how it could pass an ohms check and fail under a loaded circuit.

@SouthMainAuto 8 жыл бұрын

Yeah I was really hoping too, that is why I threw the ohm meter under the bus a bit before getting the results... Oh well. Next time :)

@Imwright720 4 жыл бұрын

I always check the battery under load. I’ve had my battery say 13v and when I hit the key drop below 6v. I really enjoy your videos. One of my favorite things is to diagnosis problems. I always guess at the beginning where I would start and what the problem would be. Doesn’t have to be a vehicle. I did it for a friends a/c and another persons washing machine. Fixed a lawn mower a couple days ago. It helps keep my old brain working.

@aaronbryant1008 7 жыл бұрын

This video has made me a subscriber! It's near impossible to find anyone who can troubleshoot ANYTHING anymore.

@retroguitarmaster 8 жыл бұрын

When he said let's go to the scotty board, i thought it was like a brand name or something and when i saw, literally a scotty with a chainsaw, plus cartoon pants, i almost blacked out laughing, funniest guy ever haha

@adventureoflinkmk2 5 жыл бұрын

Just read this comment out loud and started crying.. 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Scotty board LMFAO

@jmabs5096 3 жыл бұрын

Lmfao your comment! Long time viewers knows Mr Eric O. Pokes ol' scotty from time to time, it's all in good fun!

@rcwagon 3 жыл бұрын

At the beginning of the video, the cartoon pants aren't there. At 13:00 no. At 22:00 they are there.

@sirchomps 6 жыл бұрын

But wait ! There's more ! Usual " New York "stuff", the black marker...to many to list! You crack me up!!

@adventureoflinkmk2 5 жыл бұрын

Is Eric O. Thinking he's Billy May's? 😂😂😂😂

@peterklassen9855 4 жыл бұрын

VERY WELL DONE!!! .... YOU explained in VERY GOOD layman terms!!! EASY to understand and follow!! Thanks for sharing your time!!!

@jesseburns9734 4 жыл бұрын

This was a great process video. Thank you for going through the complete process. God Bless you and your family

@patricksmith5655 8 жыл бұрын

Alternator charges batteries, batteries crank engine, engine running, alternator runs lights,all accessories, and plow motor also plow lights. The only GROUND between the alternator and ALL of the above is the connection that you found FRIED. Ground for the plow is going back to the Neg. Battery terminal NOT the ENGINE BLOCK. Remember the Plow is AFTER-MARKET, Ford doesn't know its there and the Plow manufacture doesn't know its installed on that Ford so all they can do is rig it to ground to the battery. Answer is an extra ground cable from the alternator mounting bolt to the plow motor.

@leocurious9919 5 жыл бұрын

The battery saw the alternator voltage, so no, the alternator was fine, its connected to the battery. The only problem was the ground of the "second" battery never reached that of the still working battery at the chassis. See 29:00

@nandor690 8 жыл бұрын

I'm really starting to like your videos more and more. OSHA approved bucket hahahahahaha

@robertmorin6495 4 жыл бұрын

Nice going eric, you have excellent electrical troubleshooting skills. I have no problem with your methods of isolation whatsoever.

@beechwood619 8 жыл бұрын

I made my "bad ground" diagnosis at the point in the video when you didn't get the same voltage reading from each individual battery, that was the give away as to the problem for me. I have watched most of your videos and have learned a lot. I didn't cheat by watching the entire video and then composing my comment.

@SHADOWBLACKs650 8 жыл бұрын

What's the snap on part number for that bucket?

@jdean399 8 жыл бұрын

I really fancy a Burrito now !

@jorgefernandez-mv8hu 4 жыл бұрын

I like the way you trouble shot that problem. Thorough and straight forward. 👍👍👍

@jimosborn7600 5 жыл бұрын

I just finished watching a couple of videos, and I didn't see any Brake Kleen in either one! I hope you're not ill. I started buying the stuff by the case a few years ago, and my son is now a confirmed brake kleen addict also. One job that I haven't seen you use it for is cleaning your HAT. I use it on my favorite, and it has kept it looking surprisingly good after 6 years. Love watching, and have learned a ton. THANKS

@rwrobs777 5 жыл бұрын

After your diagram I would have checked the cable to the engine...I bet if you connect a jumper cable from the battery neg. to the engine block it will start !!

@AdrianKingsleyHughes 8 жыл бұрын

Geez, I got extension envy after watching this vid!

@SouthMainAuto 8 жыл бұрын

+Adrian Kingsley-Hughes LOL I have a 48"er too...

@TheTsunamijuan 4 жыл бұрын

I always find it interesting how different test equipment behaves under different test conditions. The other extremely interesting test is a high voltage insulation test. To make sure that insulation for cables is working correctly in high voltage usage. The first time i was introduced to this test it left me in awe. Cause I had never considered that a failure point. Just like with any test/measurement equipment. Its important to know where your equipment is inaccurate and how large the inaccuracy can be in those ranges.

@jamestrapp3783 7 жыл бұрын

It's a lot more interesting to take the SMA long way. I learn a lot more when you are thorough step to step so don't change anything you do big E!

@AdrianKingsleyHughes 8 жыл бұрын

Kick ass vid!

@OrlandoDrivers 8 жыл бұрын

Ninja Scotty hid the marker.

@yumpinyiminy963 5 жыл бұрын

I love all the right tools for the job you have. Like that contortion socket ratchet.

@michellemain8768 3 жыл бұрын

My two favorite car guys...Eric and Scotty!!

@mikedayitt 7 жыл бұрын

your marker went into what ai call the INTERTRANSDIMESIONAL RIFT....I do that when I am machining a part, lay my mic or vinier down and when I turn to get it to check it is GONE (wavy). then when not looking for it and continue ...then a small gremlin laugh and POOF there it is.

@adventureoflinkmk2 5 жыл бұрын

The vortex that sits in the gap between dimensions!

@adventureoflinkmk2 5 жыл бұрын

Then suddenly... a vortex FROM THE INTERNET kidnapped Eric O.'s markers!!

@ManicMechanic007 8 жыл бұрын

Scotty is using his telekinesis again.

@SouthMainAuto 8 жыл бұрын

+ManicMechanic007 Haha he sure did , just glad he gave it back :)

@robertrinna2950 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant every time I watch you I learn something new.good job keep up the good work

@billdennis2993 4 жыл бұрын

SMAR LLC thx for the great informative video of diagnostic trouble shooting not a parts changer. I worked at McConnell Douglas in early 80s on MD80s had one with function test fail on DFGC was ready to open cargo area from nose to tsil to check all connections and wire looms when an old A/C electrician I was working with sat with his pipe in mouth staring into space for about 20min then told me what frame station # location to accesss a Cannon Connector and pin# that was depressed and not seated properly fixed it and problem solved all from working it out in his head. Learned a valuable lesson from Tom that night. #

@daveogarf 5 жыл бұрын

REV UP YOUR DUMP BOX! (Especially after two gas station burritos)

@adventureoflinkmk2 5 жыл бұрын

Don't shit yer dun ta duns, yo 😂😂

@SteveRobReviews 8 жыл бұрын

Off the hook, I have never seen the charger load a circuit before, I feel like a turd for not thinking of that, are you allowed to say turd on KZfaq. LOL Awesome vid buddy, voltage drop 101 plus. 👍👍

@Badgertronix 8 жыл бұрын

turd is ok, ****** ends up as a load of stars.

@SouthMainAuto 8 жыл бұрын

+Badgertronix It that why when Steve messages me it looks like this **** ******** ***** ********* ** ***' **!!! Does that mean he is mad?

@SteveRobReviews 8 жыл бұрын

South Main Auto Repair Nope just Canadian LOL

@Badgertronix 8 жыл бұрын

+South Main Auto Repair that's just to keep the government from snooping on all that top secret info on brake clean and beef jerky you guys have been talking about.

@leonascherer1617 3 жыл бұрын

You are a very impressive trouble shooter. Please stop putting yourself down. I learn so much from every video I watch. Thank you!

@denniswilkinson1118 8 жыл бұрын

I think Scotty is very proud you made him a part of this video. Maybe he probably wouldn't have had the bean burritos for lunch though. Another great video and great information too. Thanks Eric and keep'em coming.

@beechwood619 8 жыл бұрын

If the batteries are hooked together in parallel, how can you get different voltages on your meter? Shouldn't your meter show an equal average of the batteries on both batteries? Looks like a bad ground somewhere to me.

@SouthMainAuto 8 жыл бұрын

+beechwood619 Did you see the video haha?

@fr8trainUS 6 жыл бұрын

Yes and yes

@Glenn08CRF 4 жыл бұрын

Egg-shaped Harmonic Balancer on diagram: *"there's your problem lady!"*

@Roger-pw3zz 8 жыл бұрын

Sometimes a continuity (resistance) check is a better approach than voltage. Either points you toward a fix, but if it was me and I knew that the batteries were truly connected in parallel I'd: Check resistance between the (+) battery terminals (should be near zero Ohms) Check resistance between the (-) battery terminals (should be near zero Ohms) The second test fails in this situation, so: Check resistance of each battery's negative terminal to chassis. The defective chassis ground of the offending battery would immediately be apparent. Nice post. I admire the energy and effort that you put into this channel.

@davidtyndall9604 5 жыл бұрын

Eric, as soon as you drew your wiring diagram of how the batteries were wired up I knew exactly where the trouble was. Only because I used to work in the RV industry and worked on many coaches with multiple battery set up and often saw issues like this. Your scope use just blows me away.

@joemilton7552 8 жыл бұрын

OMG, I'm eating lunch and my sandwich came out of my nose when I saw Scotty...

@earlcousins6635 8 жыл бұрын

A couple of NON-AUTO reasons I enjoy your channel: A) You know how to properly wear a cap, B) You don't have a bizillion tattoos covering your body and C) You don't have a foul mouth. OK. I'm a conservative. Bet you didn't have to plug in your Snap-On analyzer to figure that one out... LOL Keep up the GREAT work and channel.

@SouthMainAuto 8 жыл бұрын

Haha cool - I wear my hat because my hair is to bright on camera ... oh and I like hats -I hate needles so I may never get a tattoo -Some time I fly off at the mouth Just wanted to update you

@earlcousins6635 8 жыл бұрын

All Good. Got a chrome dome myself. No problem with running your mouth - love the style. Was taught/instructed early in life not to get tattoos because you would be easily ID'd. Stay cool and keep putting out the videos.

@candesearl 5 жыл бұрын

I am just like you Mr. Cousins, except that I have hair! :-)

@valleydotphysicals7286 5 жыл бұрын

I agree 100%. There is nothing more irritating than watching a video and every other word is a four letter one.

@adventureoflinkmk2 5 жыл бұрын

@@earlcousins6635 that, and being a conservative, wouldnt that be against the word of the lord anyway?

@glenjohnson9660 5 жыл бұрын

I was trying to tell you to put the ohm meter on the cable!!! Yes you did, great job, really like the way you prove the problem right to pin point every time!!! GREAT JOB

@johnmaggs769 5 жыл бұрын

Electrons are still a bit of a mystery although coming a lot clearer with your teaching, I am still learning, thank you for that.We were always told to work smarter not harder, as seen in this video good to see your thought process and did save you a lot of rust in the eyes.I dealt with mechanical' s and not electrical's, we had people in the aviation industry that did that.

@frugalprepper 8 жыл бұрын

That's wrong... You didn't use any Brake Clean for this whole video!!! :) BTW, I saw the my local Autozone started carrying Fluid Film. Bought a can. It has definitely earned a spot on the top of my tool box beside my Kroil.

@SouthMainAuto 8 жыл бұрын

+FrugalPrepper Oh cool, good stuff!

@funntier 8 жыл бұрын

jumper pos to pos and then neg to neg to find witch side is not conducting.

@SouthMainAuto 8 жыл бұрын

+funntier Yeha but that makes for a short video...

@funntier 8 жыл бұрын

True!

@spaceinvadertoo 5 жыл бұрын

Anyone who has a desire to understand the very real issues that can arise from un-wanted voltage drop should watch this all the way to the end. Eric is a very good, thorough and reliable instructor which is why he does things the way he does. Please watch the whole video if you want to improve your knowledge on this issue.

@carlbarnes4293 8 жыл бұрын

Actually a really informative video with a "hands on" explanation!!! But also very humorous at times, mainly cause I understand your pain from the gas station burritos!!! I refer to them as exlax sticks, but still an awesome explanation. By the way, Hello from Texas!!