'12 Chevy Cruze - Broken Wires And A Few Other Things

[@peterhodgkins6985]

Simply the best channel of its type out there. Bar none! It doesn't get any more real than this... Thanks as always Mr. O!

[@nickolaguez]

Yap, Eric rules. No drama. No bs. Straight to the point. Learning only. Always a favorite channel.

[@markchidester6239]

Excellent video

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HE IS THE BEST.

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Wish his shop was in my town

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Positive work ethics

[@scottzehrung4829]

Enhance…I agree. Also, thanks to the “People’s Republic of New York “ for the vehicle inspections that lead us down these very interesting investigations.

[@wyattoneable]

Your commentary makes this interesting. The actual fix was simple but the well explained process was very helpful.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Glad you liked it!

[@earlestes8649]

@@SouthMainAutoalways worth watching when you’re keeping it real my man. Had a call to work on a deep fryer and when I got there the owner told me he couldn’t find the short. Just looked it the cord and all three conductors were bare going in the box clamp!! There’s your problem lady, I mean man lol. So funny! At first glance I thought that he was messing around with me. But he just didn’t see it 😂!

[@davedemo8229]

Lead solder and lead zeppelin on the radio in the background . Definitely getting the lead out.

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Honesty, integrity, handles chaos by himself.........I wrote you in the ballot for President a few days ago. No need to storm NAPA during inauguration.

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[@simono.d9469]

Purge valves Soldering Black Dog And of course a CHEVROLET! You spoil us Mr. O!

[@carlevans7966]

I don't know why people don't come to you first.

[@michaelcintron2568]

I bet the dealer wouldn't even extend that kind of a courtesy to the customer. Codes cleared and out the door. Dude, you are the 1%

[@oldspokes]

I watch for the entertainment but on occasion I learn something.👍

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SMA is the best, Real quality repairs from a real quality mechanic, Let's go 1M 💪🏻

[@kevinwalker4623]

That's pretty cool you let Mrs. O go hunting on a work day!

[@Hey_Its_That_Guy]

What a boss your are, Mr. O., giving Mrs. O. the day off to go hunting!

[@crlaw75]

Would've liked a Wilbert's trip, but a day off is a day off.

[@Perpetualnerd63]

NOT a "Dumb Video". Always learn from you!

[@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

Great diagnostic, Eric! I guess you earned the respect of wire looms - broken wires just fall apart in your presence 🙂

[@hazmatt66]

Welcome to the Self Made Auto Channel, thanks Mr. O

[@Jaync5894-ge1em]

I really appreciate you spending some more in depth time with the T10 on your last couple videos. It has helped me a lot in trying to figure out mine. You do a great job and you earned all your subscribers for being a down to earth tell it like it is person with some great humor. Thanks again.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Glad you like them!

[@shemp308]

None of your videos are worthless. Th way you do diagnostic is worth watching!

[@douglash3129]

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[@lepusmalignis1628]

EricO, you fill me with such unrealistic confidence in my wrenching abilities! Not to mention a variety of technolust that I didn't realize existed. So many neat gizmos and doodads...

[@floorpizza8074]

A bit of Led Zeppelin "Black Dog" in the background! Sounds like Josh has great taste in music.

[@SouthMainAuto]

I choose the shop music lol the classic rock station on I heart radio 👍🏼

[@floorpizza8074]

@@SouthMainAuto Ah, I see. I figured you'd turned down the music in your bay while recording your KZbin vid, so we were hearing what Josh had on in his bay.

[@JJ-sx6di]

Just purchased one due to you not throwing it across the shop and still using it!

[@awegner6465]

Oh, you mean "flying lessons"..... I laughed so hard the first time I heard Eric say that. Know the feeling well, being a retired mechanic!!

[@gizzymoee]

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[@Mart-u2u]

Love the “ receiver off hook” tone the T 10 emits…. Just like Ma Bell used on land lines.

[@richardr2238]

YES Eric , the T-10 is not without it"s faults , BUT , for the average shop owner that can only afford one scan tool this is the best bang for the buck ! If they still can"t figure out the diag. then they should send it to a " Master Tech " like you who has the knowledge and ability to use other, more expensive scan tools to help you access the info you need !

[@robbrobb2161]

Another exciting visit to South Main Auto, thanks Eric

[@MRrwmac]

Mrs O where are you? The shop can’t operate without you!

[@derek19872006]

Love that free tip for the monitors! It takes forever to get monitors to run on Chevrolet products sometimes well over 100 miles

[@michaelestep6615]

Been watching your channel for years and learned how to fix my cousin's car that had burned out wires in the harness and he's back on the road. Thanks for the teaching.

[@banzaipowersports]

Regarding Dewalt heat gun. Try using the reducer that goes on the end. That'll concentrate the heat. Thanks for the great content!

[@Failure_Is_An_Option]

They suck... they all suck.

[@trotva]

That tablet company is getting some much information from you. I am sure they are extremely happy. I'm glad that you mentioned that the heater was useless. You're too busy for a tool that doesn't work quickly.

[@MrsSunshine75]

Great vid, that Cruze sounded a lil loud!? Maybe it has the racing exhaust option aka “rust”😂

[@mrdude2702]

I thought "CYA" stood for Cover Your Assumptions. Now I've learned something new, AGAIN, from Eric O.

[@MrWaltjam]

I am always amazed at the process. Always logical and effective...good quick find when you do the first things... powers and grounds, controls and connectors. Great explanation of the drive cycle tip.... very cost effective... free tip is a good tip.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Thanks 👍

[@danlemke6407]

I really appreciate puttin the T-10 through it's paces, and giving us an explanation on the different information that comes with it, what you use or like and kinda clearing up what you can expect. I also think it is funny that you laughed at me when you introduced the "Chevy" after my comment on there not being one for several videos. At least I'm assuming you were laughin at me, which may or may not be true. I like to think it is. This is one of the best vids on the use of the T-10, and for limited use, the software that comes with it. Thanks, Eric... I always learn something.

[@fredcroad331]

I am also waiting to see what he likes and dislikes. I can't afford to buy several scan tools. I only repair my own families cars...

[@s.rmurray8161]

sodder (plural sodders) An agricultural implement for scooping or stripping a layer of topsoil and picking it up intact to lay it down as a cover growth or lawn elsewhere.

[@MarzNet256]

The way you swiped your hand across that box reminded me of a guy who tried to sell me a watch.

[@jimmuehlberg2153]

Master Troubleshooter! I'd like to set Eric loose on the "Three Amigos" Land Rover Discovery Problem. True test of a real (crazy) man!

[@ThomasMills-dk7mi]

Glad your using the T10 and exposing the glitches! I have the T8 and still learning it's glitches, now I know I am not the only one scratching my head, keep up the videos dude!

[@NemesisXT66]

We need to help SMA reach 1 million subscribers before 2025-excellent content that is as real as it gets.

[@quicksilver8180]

Id feel pretty confident saying that in the area that we live in upstate NY, 50% of cars with inspection stickers driving around would not actually pass a proper safety inspection. Maybe it's much higher than that is likely. I see so many shops that if the NYS computer says it passes and all the lights work the stickers get slapped on. Kudos to you for doing your part to try to keep some of the unsafe cars off the road.

[@johnandersen6364]

Always know when I'm the right channel when you say the " watch ya call its" , I like when you keep it real! SMA is my favorite reality channel, thank you.

[@randytheapplianceguy8838]

That heat gun works great with the small tip installed. Love mine from the Harbor Freight

[@lvsqcsl]

We don't do crappy inspections here? I sure am glad you caught yourself. Just remember, Eric, your sign outside had the wrong colors on it and didn't meet state requirements. Thank God you got that corrected. GREAT VIDEO!

[@tomlewis3658]

Wow, the view of this old Cruze at the outro section looks like it's still kind of solid and in decent condition. If this has been a local car and gone through so many Steuben County winters, then that Cruze deserve some respect.

[@thogevoll]

Eric, you might consider trying 63/37 solder. It does not have a pasty phase as it solidifies like 60/40 solder does. It goes directly from liquid to solid when it freezes. 63/37 is a eutectic solder.

[@pw9267]

Waytek Wire sells crimp and seal butt connectors that are Yellow on one side and Blue on the other, as well as Pink/Blue for those smaller wires. They work really well (not a sponsor LOL)

[@cullenmiller8170]

Great video and diagnosis makes me wear my SMA hoodie with pride when I’m out walking.

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[@timtaylor7106]

Thanks so much for the extra tips at the end,any code reset or monitor completion without driving is precious

[@petermccoll469]

Great demonstration on the scan tool and drive cycles so the car can be inspected. Fun video. Thanks

[@ozzykrahn806]

its because of this guy im able to learn things i been confused on

[@athletikonaol]

One way Mr O could supercharge his channel is to have guest videos with other people who's work he respects.... provided they have a channel also. There are other content creators with Millions of subs. Just seeing them together would lead to some crossover for each creator. And another way is to showcase some repairs of exciting cars.... sports cars. And maybe a mod here and there.... but... realize this is his business, day to day.... you get who you get.

[@coreyrichardson3125]

nice to hear that they are working to improve the scanner. you just made ivan pine hollow auto proud for soldering. :)

[@larryberry2436]

😂

[@99andrianmonk]

Another educational, enjoyable SMA video. Message sent and received - stay away from the 1.8 ....

[@joethomas3342]

Been a fan of your page for years now and don't comment alot or at all haha. But learned so much and I mean so much from you. If I may ask if you can show more on how you set up that battery maintainer you use and can it charge as well? Thanks Mr. O.

[@splatterize]

Josh listening to some Zeppelin there for a second. Go Josh!

[@doctorjohn-burgtekie]

Got some Zeppelin playing in the back ground yeah buddy let those good times role.

[@jimharmon3404]

Shop tip of the day: Have Mrs. O go pick up a Chore Boy copper scrubber at the grocery store. Pack it into a tuna can. after you heat up your SoLdering iron stick it in and out of the Chore Boy a couple of times to clean it. Re-coat it with Sn60/40 solder and it will improve you soldering job. You're welcome.

[@DirectCurrent4u]

Super nice fix my friend!👍

[@kastooMcFry]

Thanks for reviewing that T10. I've been looking at that thing.

[@steveherring8494]

Hi Eric, it’s your AZ connection i watch yesterday. Today I zoomed it so I was able to see that connection that wasn’t. Thanks I’d like to say I’m learning.

[@ghall05]

I’m a big fan of smearing a suuuuper tiny amount of the ol dielectric grease in the half of the connector that accepts the seal (not the contacts) and then the connector slides together with minimal effort and you get a nice click. Works every time😊

[@Codadams]

Eric O always has best commentary, love the videos. Always teaching us and provides the absolute best feedback. Thanks again for taking us along!

[@carltonlane8931]

Spot on,if it won’t pass, it won’t Pass,good video,thanks.

[@mrbigvanlife7130]

Legendary as ever. General question - I often wonder why you in Americana land often say throw - as in “throw on a new filter”. In England that comes across very casual - as in throw the dog a bone haha

[@scott6809]

Harbor Freight picked one of the best auto repair engineers to test their scan tool and assist with working the glitches out. That way when I the HF customer buys one it's good to go!

[@thomasturner1761]

Thanks for the trouble shooting videos. I enjoy them the most.

[@crasher88]

love those tips the company I work for uses GM only vehicles and these tips really expand my knowledge

[@mikechiodetti4482]

Good diagnosis, nice fix. Interesting tech tip. Good one Mr. O!

[@moparbryan]

Hey Eric that heat gun should have come with a cone that attaches to the end I have the harbor freight version and for heat shrink it works great. I use it in a situation where I prefer not to have any blisters etc that you can sometimes get from ye old crack torch anyway the cone focuses the heat down to about a 1/4 hole works great!

[@konstantinusstoyanov9749]

Always witty end transitions, refreshing, thank you

[@PuluHerra]

Love the turbo sound effects!

[@jeffjankiewicz5100]

ALWAYS a learning experience. Thanks Eric.

[@rowlandpichey6602]

Great video and tips. That Harbor Freight scan tool seems a bit sketchy at times Hope you get the bugs worked out on it.

[@caseypowell9030]

Still love it Mr o and I've become a big fan of icon stuff way to step up there game I've had good luck with them

[@scottmcewan9647]

Sound`s like it needing an exhaust gasket at the manifold, Surely it wont pass with that blowing. ? Love your work Eric, O been watching your Magic for years.. 👌👍

[@albertorozco5981]

Your still the man. Great diagnostics. 👍

[@earlestes8649]

Good job Eric keep it real! Love what you’re doing

[@glenharper3136]

Thanks for the video Eric.

[@privateer0561]

Nice diagnosis - before the problem became obvious. Excellent drive-cycle tip. I have a 1997 Lexus LS400 and a 2006 Dodge Caravan and will likely need that scan tool. Perhaps not for long, though...

[@mmeter3]

Best videos and excellent commentary from Eric O.

[@weshawkins7165]

Ms O goes home early and I hear some Zeppelin playing in the background, ya buddy, my kinda shop. Good video Mr O.

[@mervshiach2136]

Great channel. For your connector wires I use pico 5902-14 step down crimp/ shrink tube connector. Works very well!

[@mehillzagar2598]

Hi Eric, Great video as usual. Could you please share the manufacturer and model of the stripping/crimping pliers you were using. And also the same for the battery maintainer. Thank you.

[@larryberry2436]

Thanks as always for the great instruction.

[@scottyparker2534]

I have to agree with that guy you do have the best channel out here doing repairs honest straightforward you even show when you make a mistake Eric you're a top-notch mechanic Thank you for your videos

[@jerryking2418]

Good stuff. Love the Wilbert's swag.

[@simonduffy6386]

Not a dumb video data turns to information turns to knowledge for the novice its invaluable

[@robertgray6512]

If you have bidirectional controls, then we can do it. Good job Professor!

[@gonehuntin817]

I look forward to every video, but especially the ones that involve a turbo motor so we get to hear you imitate the turbo lol😂

[@Micko350]

Eric: FYI sodder (plural sodders) is an agricultural implement for scooping or stripping a layer of topsoil and picking it up intact to lay it down as a cover growth or lawn elsewhere...

[@thagerdorn2009]

I love both my Cruze's. The 1.8 is the garbage motor. Base model motor. Timing belt motor. It's junk. I've put a ton of miles on both of my Cruze's with hardly any issues. One of the most comfortable cars I've owned and I've bought and sold over 200 cars

[@Ungood-jl5ep]

I had nothing but problems with my 1.4L cruze. It did have a great chassis and was a comfortable ride though.

[@thagerdorn2009]

@Ungood-jl5ep it wasn't maintained right then. If they are maintained properly, they are fantastic cars. Change the oil every 3k miles, replace the valve cover with OEM around every 100k miles, make sure the check valve in the intake is still there or install a cruzekits PCV fix kit. My 13 LTZ RS has 222k miles, my 12 Eco has 185k miles. Both are flawless. And my 13 wasn't super well maintained before I got it, but it's given me zero issues in the 22k miles I've put on it in the last year.

[@David-bb3mp]

I thought the 1.4 was the junk motor?

[@thagerdorn2009]

@David-bb3mp that's what everyone says...but those people don't know how to work on cars or don't know how to properly maintain a car. I've been doing this for 16 years. Worked on thousands of cars including lots of Cruze and Sonic and Encore and Trax that share the 1.4t. they are great engines as long as you know how to maintain a vehicle. Change the oil every 3k miles. That's literally all I've done on mine and it's been flawless with 222k miles. And I've owned and sold over 200 cars. They're great and get great mileage.

[@Ungood-jl5ep]

@@thagerdorn2009 False. I changed the oil and filter every 3000 miles with mobil one dexos full synthetic. I did replace the valve cover twice before 100,000 miles (once under warranty at around 45,000 miles) because the built in PCV valve failed. I also had the water pump replaced twice before 100,000 miles under the special condition recall/warranty on the water pumps which were covered for 10 years 150,000 miles. I traded it in after the second time the water pump failed.

[@johnmeyer4804]

The purge solenoid on my '15 Colorado 3.6 seems to be a consumable part. I have replaced it three times now. Bought a spare to keep on hand. I'll use it for sure just don't know how soon.

[@patrick103b]

Love the led zeppelin playing in the background

[@justsumguy2u]

Shout out to the scope on a rope for another mission accomplished

[@Mart-u2u]

Another home run… cool beans.

[@robertvanderzaan9681]

You can also shrink that stuff using your soldering iron. It won't melt the plastic but is hot enough to quickly shrinl

[@subatomicparticle6535]

Lol, it's got the BIG 1.8 Very good electrical troubleshooting skills. Correct me if I'm wrong but the majority of the 12 vdc voltage will get dropped across the purge valve coil because Kirchhoff’s loop rule states that the algebraic sum of potential differences, including voltage supplied by the voltage sources and resistive elements, in any loop must be equal to zero. As you're hitting increase on the scanner it should actually be decreasing the resistance inside the computer so more battery voltage is available at and dropped across the test light causing it to illuminate!