Nissan Rogue: Blows Fuse For Marker Lights

Рет қаралды 169,055

Жыл бұрын

In this video I have a look at a 2010 Nissan Rogue that was dropped off from another shop. They were having issues with it blowing the marker light fuse every time they turn on the lights. They thought the issue was in the rear tail lights but come to find out.... it wasn't 😉
-Enjoy!
If an SMA Video has helped you out please consider giving using "Patreon" to help support us. The videos take real time to create and pull us away from real work that pays our bills. CLICK HERE: / southmainauto
CHECK OUT OUR "SMA SWAG" STORE! Go on Teespring and get your very own SMA merch!
teespring.com/stores/the-sma-...
If you don't like Patreon feel free to use the "PayPal Me" link: www.paypal.me/SouthMainAuto
The South Main Auto Amazon Store:
www.amazon.com/shop/southmain...
AES Wave Automotive Diagnostic Tools: www.aeswave.com/cart.php?m=af...
Thank you for all the continuing support!
--Eric & Vanessa O.
Feel like sending some swag to SMA because you love the videos but don't know where to send it?
Just ship it here:
South Main Auto Repair
47 S. Main St
PO Box 471
Avoca, NY 14809
Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of South Main Auto Repair, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information. South Main Auto Repair assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. South Main Auto Repair recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of South Main Auto Repair, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained.

Пікірлер: 711

@jack002tuber Жыл бұрын

Using that headlight bulb and the amp clamp is genius. With a little time you can find the spot where it is shorted. Good job

@Cleofizoid Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Substituting a load for the fuse and tracing current flow is genuis. Been troubleshooting low voltage wiring for 40 years, and now today I learned a new tip and have a new tool in the arsenal. Thanx Eric O.!

@chriswells2730 Жыл бұрын

Every mechanic does that I have 4 different headlight bulbs with wires on them in my electrical drawer you should always load test a wire even if it has voltage because even 1 strand of wire can carry 12 volts but won’t be able to carry a load

@nelsonnarciso1791 Жыл бұрын

Guarantee a must add to our tool list of diagnostic. Great video

@crlaw75 Жыл бұрын

When another shop drops it off at South Main Auto, they know Eric can fix it properly.

@joedurso5192 8 ай бұрын

Also they know they don’t have a tech capable of the repair

@sunrisetacticalgear2676 7 ай бұрын

@@joedurso5192now the other shop can tack on their 5 hours of labor to Eric’s 2 hours. LOL

@Bun_Can_Do_It Жыл бұрын

As soon as you pulled the radio out, I saw the orange wire not terminated correctly and knew immediately it had to be shorted out. The orange wire is always illumination on car audio per E.I.A. (Electronics Industry Association) standards. I have installed hundreds of car stereos and always terminated the orange wire with adhesive heat shrink, for that very same reason you found. Nice catch Eric!

@Troy_Built Жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing when I saw that wire. It's bitten me before when I used to install stereos.

@wolvesone Жыл бұрын

been there done that with the several installs of radios i have done which is why i always cap mine with heat shrink or tape

@gormenfreeman499 Жыл бұрын

Shorts are always caused by aftermarket. It takes decades for the factory wiring to go bad somewhere and this car doesn’t look old. Thats why many mechanics will go strsight to the aftermarket part like radio and not bother with this diag like Me.O starts this video off with,

@Bun_Can_Do_It Жыл бұрын

Not true, shorts can happen with OEM wiring just as well. Sure, aftermarket wiring is always red flag for diagnosis, but it is not guaranteed to be the culprit. It is improper troubleshooting etiquette to propose that all aftermarket will have shorts, which can lead to wild goose chasing. Eric has several videos of wire failures in newer vehicles that proves precisely that. I also have worked on several late model vehicles that had OEM wire harness shorts, from GM, Dodge, Ford, Kia, just to name a few. I have ten years plus experience as a automotive wiring technician to know that proper diagnosis is done exactly like Eric Showed.

@joeyf504327 Жыл бұрын

@@gormenfreeman499 Ask any Ford Explorer owner who had a 2002-2005 Explorer, the brake harness was known for shorting from the factory and burning cars to the ground. Ford had to install sealed double fuses to prevent burning cars

@todaysproject6788 Жыл бұрын

"What's also available to the public is the comment section.. so go down there with your comments, questions, concerns..." Good diagnostic process as usual. Thanks!

@Lammergeier350 Жыл бұрын

Parts: $0.05 Labor: $200 You make this look so easy I'm almost dismayed at the shops that have to send their headscratchers to you. Incredible work.

@ChazR25 Жыл бұрын

If you've been around a while, it will become crystal clear that every "mechanic" isn't really a mechanic.

@deadliaski Жыл бұрын

@@ChazR25 not only that but may be they know how they make their money. Which could be high turn around, easy replacement parts model so they don't have time to chase electric faults which could burn days of work. Mr O clearly has a relatively fast and reliable approach that works so he can make money on this.

@billupstateny9151 Жыл бұрын

No reason for dismay. First too many become frustrated because they were trained by a parts cannon. Eric has self taught patience blended w/ perseverance. That model conflicts with today's instant gratification culture. Plug & play, 15 minutes later all fixed does occasionally work however the tale of the tortoise & the hare has survived forever. It will always emulate the tale for the ages. 🛐

@thruitallauto2538 Жыл бұрын

We’re the trick comes in is having great diagnostic tools, we’re the work comes in is understanding those things

@billupstateny9151 Жыл бұрын

@@thruitallauto2538 Diagnostics is only as valuable as the ability to SEE the problem. The ONLY tool that can identify the loose red conductor, is the human eye, human brain, 👌💡

@garygloversgt_dbl_g5557 Жыл бұрын

Nothing I love more than the other guys bringing stuff they can’t figure out to you.

@tmacie2 Жыл бұрын

As soon as you pulled the radio out I saw the illumination wire and wanted to point at it through the computer! LOL. I'm glad you found it. Its crazy all of those lights are on the same ckt.

@jcatfl Жыл бұрын

I am a 67 year old DIY'er. I have owned some older cars and brand new ones. The last two for 14 & 23 years. I have never had the electrical problems that you show in your videos. BUT, if I do, I am now armed with tons of information to attempt the repairs myself. Always learning. Thanks for all the great videos.

@dougheywood4692 Жыл бұрын

Eric, you never fail to impress me with your logical approach to electrical issues. Thanks for another great video.

@ACommenterOnYouTube Жыл бұрын

This IS basic 12V electronic trouble shooting, this is NOT electronic circuit board testing with capacitors, diode's, inductors, transistors or transformers.

@dougheywood4692 Жыл бұрын

@@ACommenterOnKZfaq I fully understand this is not circuit board testing and diag. I never said it was.

@ACommenterOnYouTube Жыл бұрын

@@dougheywood4692 Your comment gave the impression is was. your "logical" approach ... as if this was a very special kind of testing that is not found anywhere else. I mean this guy knows what he is doing but its not rocket science, this is basic 12V electricity with wires from point to point.

@neilbradley Жыл бұрын

@@ACommenterOnKZfaq You're being a pedant. Doug stated "electrical issues". He never stated nor implied anything to do with PCBs. And regardless of your comment on the bottom, actual troubleshooting is a skill few possess, especially at Eric's level. Don't trivialize it.

@ACommenterOnYouTube Жыл бұрын

@@neilbradley Maybe you should go back and read what i wrote again and this time try to comprehend what i wrote. Basic 12V electrical troubleshooting is not a skill that "FEW" possess ..... ALL mechanics have to pass basic 12V electrical class before becoming a mechanic which means ALL mechanics must know how to troubleshoot 12V electronics which is what Eric "the mechanic" is doing. Don't sit there behind your phone and try to tell me not to trivilaize this because YOU think this is advanced troubleshooting. You can't stand your ground on this topic because of what you said, showing me that you think this is advanced troubleshooting. Stay on the porch Mr Neil Bradley

@Sandbag1300 Жыл бұрын

Using the test light load to help identify the short was brilliant. That is why everyone comes to you. You are the best automotive problem solver.

@jonfreeman4095 3 ай бұрын

Your wife is always so impressed with your work. You both are such a good team.

@erockstar856 Жыл бұрын

Working as a commercial truck technician I take the same approach with trouble shooting shorts but I substitute the headlight for a back up alarm due to the fact I’m rarely in a position to see the bulb…guys in the shop love it 😂

@robertheinkel6225 Жыл бұрын

I did the same approach working on combines. The engine is a long way from the cab.

@neonsigns6721 Жыл бұрын

Eric when you say stuff from movies it cracks me up. Like "enhance". And "meow". And "darn darn darney darn". Thanks for making videos for us to help us learn and pass the time

@williamgagnonroadboxservice Жыл бұрын

35 seconds into the release and I’m number 34 We are all waiting on you Eric O Supper time and South Main Auto for desert

@spelunkerd Жыл бұрын

The last time I investigated an intermittent short on the interior power circuit, it turned out to be a charger cord for somebody's phone. I love the way you quickly proved which of the two blown fuses was legit.

@mph5896 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant techniques used! Don't care about the solution, the tips and tricks here are priceless.

@jimclifford1241 Жыл бұрын

Logic and reasoning. Always a formula for success. Thanks for demonstrating that once again Sir!

@paulcochran1721 Жыл бұрын

Several things were amazing - It wasn't the aftermarket stuff (itself) . - That wire was exposed just enough for contact. - And that that wire was able to find ANY metal in the dash of a Nissan Rouge.. 🤔Great video and great diagnostic technique as usual.

@hcox1111 Жыл бұрын

Murphys law

@dennislippert8875 Жыл бұрын

But it WAS the aftermarket stuff! Factory, that illumination wire is plugged nicely into the head unit. This looks to be a standard "pro install" using a Metra (or similar) harness. The orange is part of the adapter harness ... to be attached to the radio IF the aftermarket stereo has a dimmer input. Many don't. But ya gotta cap it off... don't just leave 'er danglin'

@timwheeler1503 Жыл бұрын

@@dennislippert8875 Never leave her danglin' that's a good way to be single. 🤣🤣🤣

@luisamoa2500 Жыл бұрын

It's definitely the aftermarket stuff that was installed improperly. he said it's "pre stripped" it's the installer that forgot to use the wire or cap it off.

@paulcochran1721 Жыл бұрын

@@dennislippert8875 Edited - It wasn't the aftermarket stuff itself, like usual. The radio stayed.🙂

@gregorythomas333 Жыл бұрын

As soon as you pulled the radio out and it had the wire hanging there...YUP...there's your problem lady! I always secure any extra wires like that one to avoid this very situation...great find Eric!

@shadetreemech290 Жыл бұрын

Having the factory wiring diagram is priceless. They don't give you those in the Chilton or Hanes manual.

@SouthMainAuto Жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gpd2q9KCrsWqp2g.html

@mikenonameneeded3485 Жыл бұрын

I thought I would never need a wiring diagram. I just bought a 1988 mustang GT that the turn signal, brake lights and hazard lights do not work. I’m going to the link you provided and purchase one. Good looking out Eric O.

@NATA5II Жыл бұрын

Of course not. Try looking for a service manual for your car if you can. Like the ones they give their techs at the dealership. I found one for my outback on a forum and it's absolutely packed with everything you'd want to know about your car.

@dennisgundlach87 Жыл бұрын

once again, had me right on the edge of my seat, the old Eric O show

@donmunro144 Жыл бұрын

I thought you were in for a nightmare. But as it turned out, it wasn't all that bad. Could have easily went the other way. Awesome video especially for the new techs just learning. Hopefully someone learns how to apply your logic to diagnosing problems.

@Mtltrm Жыл бұрын

As a former car audio install technician, I can say with certainty that this happens a lot from people installing their own stereos Then we have to fix their wiring spaghetti... An obvious mistake on the part of the installer Great job getting to the root of the issue Eric. Keep up the great work, I look forward to more content from you in the future

@heikovanderlaar3780 Жыл бұрын

"Find the short" is probably my favourite type of SMA video.

@tomjohnson6036 Жыл бұрын

It’s not very often I’m watching one of these videos and yelling at the screen, “it’s that orange wire!”

@henrydunbar397 Жыл бұрын

Had exact same problem on my sons car. I hurriedly swapped in an aftermarket stereo (no wire nuts) as he was moving out of state for grad school. About a month later he calls and says his instrument lights quit and a fuse was blowing. Fortunately I recalled seeing those pre-stripped wires and told him to check them out. He taped them up and everything was good. Thanks for another good video and trip down memory lane 😀

@edchenal821 Жыл бұрын

Patience and knowledge win the game....

@TeemarkConvair Жыл бұрын

excellent office manager!! she always has pertinent comments😇

@m1greg125 Жыл бұрын

Ah the old electron flow theory vs hole flow theory. Great job Eric.

@garysgarage3669 Жыл бұрын

Even though you can't hear me, I praise you after everyone of your videos. My daughter bought a car from a "mechanic" who bragged about what a great mechanic he was. You should have seen what he did to this car. He installed a stereo with a big amplifier and ran the very large power wire through the door weather stripping causing the car to fill with water whenever it rained. He wrapped the heavy power wire counterclockwise around the battery stud, so most of the wires were broken and only a few were even carrying power. He didn't work at this dealership very long. I think he works at Walmart now.

@pete6849 Жыл бұрын

Mrs. O is the best!

@handyandy7706 Жыл бұрын

See... when you're that good it starts to be expected. I still appreciate You and the process.

@wingman8447 Жыл бұрын

Good work. Could have been intermittent with that wire bouncing around and been a pain. But you caught it failed. Great. Thank you.

@bluegrallis Жыл бұрын

It could have been a real Beotch, if that wire only grounded out when it felt like it. 😎

@saw051802 Жыл бұрын

I haven’t finished the video yet but you said Nissan, marker lights, aftermarket radio. My Nissan frontier was the aftermarket radio. Now on to finish the video. Mr. Eric you are amazing.

@onryboy2264 Жыл бұрын

We had a stereo shop in Akron and they had an installer that loved to pickup a ground from the headlight switch, everything worked fine until the customer turned on the lights.

@rjb6327 Жыл бұрын

Always nice to see Mrs O. Eric gets his ATABOY.

@mikeymarriott Жыл бұрын

For the first time I spot the problem before Eric. I was screaming at my tv, “the orange wire”. It made my day.

@onenuttybuddy Жыл бұрын

Hi Eric, I'm feeling a bit of Ground Hog Day, here. Did you do one like this several months ago. It was real "be-otch" to figure it out, but of course you always figure them out. These videos are normally fascinating to watch. Thanks Eric!

@CXensation Жыл бұрын

Lesson learned for the "better radio" junkies: Always calculate the pricetag for the radio + at least the same amount for the mechanics bill afterwards ... 🙂

@garymiller3264 Жыл бұрын

Mr. O , you could never be a politician. You use thought and logic to find the problem and come up with a common sense solution.

@Pantherman1979 Жыл бұрын

It never ceases to amaze me how much people don't think. I've used aftermarket radios since 97/98.... NEVER hacked into the original wiring harness, always made sure my connections were solid and ALWAYS,,,,, ALWAYS made sure that any wires I didn't use were insulated and taped up to prevent problems like this.

@jimgardner9044 Жыл бұрын

Wow Eric, when you pulled the radio out and made the comment about the orange wire I thought "is the loose end shorting"? a minute later you got it . I beat you to the draw. I follow your logic and used your teaching to fix my nissan last week. You have taught me well. Thank you so much. jim in NZ.

@rick_. Жыл бұрын

As soon as you pointed out the aftermarket radio I figured the source was probably a pinched wire rubbed through. pretty much every install has lots of extra wires just jammed in behind the radio.

@samtisch2832 Жыл бұрын

"That sucker blows hard" 😂 can't get enough of this guy, keep it up my guy

@BeachBum88m Жыл бұрын

33:15 one of the best compliments my father ever gave me was when I finished my first motor rebuild on my 4A-GE Corolla FX-16 and it started up on the first try: "I'm not surprised, but I am impressed."

@ChrisVargasrpht2000chris Жыл бұрын

Looks like your felling better, I loved the Cadiallac sereis and this one on the parking lights. Stay safe up there with the snow and weather headed your way.

@AntonioClaudioMichael Жыл бұрын

Amp Clamps come in handy for finding shorts especially when trying to find if the problem is in the vehicle or outside the vehicle

@alphaomega9033 Жыл бұрын

I like Mrs O's second answer.

@MrPerry61 Жыл бұрын

"you're a wizard Eric" "And a thumping good one I'd wager"

@kickazz1224 Жыл бұрын

I love these videos I just got back from electrical school in New orleans for 2 weeks and they didn't teach me near enough from what I've learned from you

@REDBIRD-95 Жыл бұрын

Hello Eric, I finally subscribed after hearing about your channel from Rainman Ray's Repairs in Florida. Not all GM's are bad😜 I have a 95 Firebird and she's still kickin' a$$😁 Of course being in Eastern Ontario, I don't drive her in the winter. Thanks for the great videos and in depth explanations👍

@phprofYT Жыл бұрын

1995. That's why. Pre-2009 are better.

@alskjflaksjdflakjdf Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't take it personally. He calls every make crap at one time or another. :)

@tyronevonchadley Жыл бұрын

Those single DIN Kenwood radios usually come with a pair of removal keys that make the head unit removal less than 10 seconds. However, the chance the car owner put those keys in the glove box is usually about the same odds as a customer keeping their wheel lock socket in the glove box. Cheers!

@nitroruski7986 Жыл бұрын

with my kenwood i just put 2 butterknives as a key because i lost them

@92Pony Жыл бұрын

After many, many years of doing many, many, MANY car stereo installs, as soon as I saw that pre-semi-stripped orange illumination wire come out (without being cut back or taped, or otherwise secured), I had my own "there's your problem lady" moment to myself! Ha!

@martinmoffitt4702 8 ай бұрын

a little bit of home work and analyzing and understanding the program saves a lot of time in the long run love your videos!

@fredwalker839 Жыл бұрын

And,,,,,the other shop knows that Eric does not “kiss & tell “ ( meaning Eric won’t contact the registered owner & tell them who really repaired it !) Kudos for that Eric ! LOL

@SouthMainAuto Жыл бұрын

I just wanna get paid, I don't care if the owner knows or not haha

@rharris7635 Жыл бұрын

Once again, the Master makes it look easy! Thanks for taking us along.

@robertforrester4019 Жыл бұрын

Yeah when you're doing those radios can't leave loose wires dangling , did one on my daughters 2000 civicyears ago, never had any problems with it . Eric you are wiring master . Cheers from northern indiana usa

@scottwilcoxson2439 Жыл бұрын

When you said, "isn't the orange wire for illumination?" I wondered if it was grounding off on something. It's not often I'm ahead of Eric O. Cool trick with a light in place of a blown fuse.

@DarKMatter.1 Жыл бұрын

The radio lights go out too when you touch the illumination wire to ground. I’ve been in this same situation before myself. Great job Eric.

@peglegtoo Жыл бұрын

Putting the test light in there to serve as the load was brilliant(so there was flow to test). Most of us (and probably the original garage) would have burned off a box of fuses trying to identify the short and then given up.

@slacko1971 Жыл бұрын

Just put a nail in there and follow the smoke

@mikemarshall1394 Жыл бұрын

Again, the best late nite diag program there is. I feel blessed to have you as one of my virtual friends. 💛 Seriously Eric, you have an amazing talent. The repair community is blessed to have you and Mrs O. 😃

@bobmanzi7712 Жыл бұрын

i love how you can fix the other shops problems. they must hate or love you i can not figure it out. great stuff thanks

@GeminiSeven43 Жыл бұрын

Great video and a great tip to use a bulb as a fuse substitute knowing that it pulls less than 10 amps. Once again common sense approach and a good diagram for the win.

@tonypitsacota2513 Жыл бұрын

Orange wire is a "dimmer" command line on many radio wiring kits. I had this exact same problem in the early 1990s. My wire nut fell off of my orange wire causing other problems in my Bad-Ass 1987 Fox Body 5.0.

@clintprice2123 Жыл бұрын

As always a very logical approach to drilling down any possible reason why this problem exists. Eric is just like Lt Columbo from the tv series. He always found the culprit. It’s also nice to see other shops are aware of Eric’s abilities and are willing to accept help and get their customers their answer.

@augustaking8 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for saying electrons flow from negative to positive. I've spent my life telling people that. Retired IBEW and lifetime shade tree mechanic with a 80 year old grease pit.

@patrickkyker Жыл бұрын

It would be nice if factories would take pictures of these components as there assembling the vehicles to make better references for the repair manuals.

@jdraupp Жыл бұрын

Electrical gremlins are my nightmare. But I love watching your logical and process. This kind of content is invaluable.

@jamesbruno5896 Жыл бұрын

Eric O for the win! 👍

@s.j.5850 Жыл бұрын

If you had your glasses on... Just saying. Embrace it, it is what it is! You're the man Eric!

@williamowen9528 Жыл бұрын

I didnt get using the bulb in place of the fuse until I went back to ohms law, V=IR. Good stuff Mr. O!

@luvbigiron Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Some old fashion logic in trouble shooting. My problem as a shade tree mechanic is I rarely have a wiring diagram. Well, Eric just explained how he gets the wiring diagrams. Now I have no excuses.

@DIYDaveOK Жыл бұрын

Once again, logic and common sense prevail. Thanks as always, Eric!!

@davyarthurs Жыл бұрын

Eric O's nose sniffs out yet another wiring issue! Like the bulb and amp clamp idea.... Skillzzzzzz

@wallingj68 Жыл бұрын

That was a fun and enjoyable rollercoaster of logic. Great process as always!

@hobbit321a Жыл бұрын

I know you truly enjoy hunting shorts in wires but hate it at the same time but when you are in good health your energy is so high when you get started on finding the problem it's your thing no one in your area has the ability to think it thru and the excitement when you find the fault is over the top then its back to the grind I am not as good as you as I quit in the 90s and your doing it in a wire hell 2023 but I felt the same way the dread of a short butbthe excitement of the chase and the win 🏆

@michaelashcraft2028 Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir my head was swimming then i saw the exsposed wire when you pulled the stereo out.

@jimsutton9143 Жыл бұрын

You make it look easy, and its not for everyone. Nice work!

@douglaslamb8709 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mr O that was a fantastic video,your learning me lots 😊 great to see Mrs O’s got your back😂😂😂😂

@patrickskaggs6034 Жыл бұрын

All them shop know that eric gets all of the cars no body wants to mess with because everyone has had their hands in.erie you remind me of a magical man that will get it done and people knows that the job is going to be right.and above all things they will be safe. Thanks for all the good videos you make for us to watch. How do you dont get so mad and a wrench would be doing a airplane trick a wrench flying threw a window . Well anyway i pray that job will bless your family and keep you safe

@Lugnut64052 Жыл бұрын

Soon as you pulled that head unit out I started thinking: "the orange wire flopped against something." Good job. Great video.

@smrtnz5995 Жыл бұрын

Double Attaboy for you Eric. Using the wiring schematics really help me to understand your masterful trouble shooting Prowess . Hi Mrs O you are the Muse to make it all possible.

@scottrittenhouse3131 Жыл бұрын

Another amazing job!!!, any houses for sale near your shop, a mechanic like you is priceless!!!

@andrewtetley3883 Жыл бұрын

Great video as usual Eric, I love watching you do this stuff and trying to get my own head around your logic process. Something I’ve found really interesting is you explaining the wiring diagrams as I’ve previously found them confusing but thanks to you their getting a little clearer 😂

@davidbrown1037 Жыл бұрын

This is my ABSOLUTE go to method of finding a short. A large current draw bulb that is LESS current than the fuse and replace the fuse with it. It cannot overload the circuit and wiring and will be bright as long as the short is present. Quite often as you mentioned, when manipulating wires or unplugging things you can actually hear and arcing sound and maybe even see it. Once the short is removed, the test light will go dim or even dark as it passes enough current to run the devices but not light the test light. This is a simple and effective method....try it, you will like it.

@ryan_etzel Жыл бұрын

4:17 "Let's see who's blowing what here" -- Takes me back to high school! 😀

@claytonolive5416 Жыл бұрын

That is so much more satisfying when you find the problem aposed to guessing it's the radio . And your practising techniques that can be used when you can guessed 10 out of 10 my guy

@robertshaw4833 Жыл бұрын

Seems like you had something very similar a while back ,but a challenge keeps you on you toes , one thing about your vids compared to other shops is your camera is focused on the repair and not the wall or back of your head or hand ,good job!

@digitalwoodshop Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the logical Troubleshooting. GOOD JOB !!!!

@tiredoldmechanic1791 Жыл бұрын

When I worked for a Ford dealer in 1979 we had a customer who bought a new Ford pickup. It had been rustproofed at the dealer. The customer took it home on Friday and brought it back on Monday with no dash lights, tail lights or marker lights. The service manager thought the mechanic who did the undercoating might have pinched a tail light wire when they were removed and replaced to spray in the undercoating. He didn't find anything so it became my problem. Driving it into my stall, I noticed the aftermarket radio and pulled that out first. The factory radio picked up it's ground through the case and had a two wire connector for radio power and the light and a separate connector for the speaker. The aftermarket radio also had a grounded case but it had a ground wire in case it was used in a plastic dash. The customer had connected the light wire to the radio ground wire on the aftermarket radio. The radio light used the radio power and was only on when the radio was turned on.

@danielwoodhouse1870 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant! I'm an apprentice motorcycle mechanic and I love learning from your electrical troubleshooting videos. You drawing on the diagram to explain things was excellent. Thanks!

@lexteakmialoki5544 Жыл бұрын

I have to laugh at all the shops that probably take credit for these fixes, after they needlessly tear apart half the car. Little does the owner know it was the Guru from SMA that saved the day. Great stuff as always !!!

@Beantown1969 Жыл бұрын

And, you always say test don’t guess. Awesome work. You are impressive

@jabbssoftwashing2979 Жыл бұрын

Always professional work from South Main Auto. I could of been a lot smarter today watching you 20 years ago lol.

@Katya5cat Жыл бұрын

Eric I have been there done that. In a different life working on concrete mixers. With a loaded mixer, I suggested to snip a wire for marker lights and hook them all up to one that didn't blow the fuse. The guy that did so didn't insulate it. Years later and the vehicle now my responsibility it became an expensive problem. That wire was making contact with a transmission control that needed replacement. The new one when out right away. Factory said it could only happen if voltage was applied to the control. What? The controls were almost 2 grand apiece and we went through 3 before the stray wire was found.

@15205golfer Жыл бұрын

WOW, Eric! I saw the orange wire and the bare spot, when you first opened things up...wondered if you were going to connect it, but you didn't....yer slippin', old feller...Great job, btw.

@billysmith6131 Жыл бұрын

Nice job....wow 14 things off 1 fuse...Jeeeze...Nice job Eric!!!

@greglogan4443 Жыл бұрын

Lol was shouting at the tv when I spotted the wire. Hope you didn't lose too much time. Love your work 👍

@4b131 Жыл бұрын

Gotta luv the after market. Nice find, great trick with the substituted load 👍

@earlestes8649 Жыл бұрын

I’ve done that same exact thing with a light bulb and socket, on a shorted circuit in a panel

@davidroberts3692 Жыл бұрын

In 1973 I was in an auto train apprenticeship at a Chevy and Olds (damn I miss Oldsmobiles) when I was asked to find out why the fuse for the tail marker lights kept blowing on a new Olds 98 LS ( it was owned by a prominent lawyer in Revenant Ohio. After basically tearing the car apart tracing the wires and many hours of frustration it came to be that at the factory someone had run a screw through the wire feeding the vanity mirror on the passenger side sun visor 😅.