My Hurricane Flooded 2015 Ford Mustang Almost Exploded on Camera

[@habsfan5750]

Maybe disconnect the battery pack.

[@orlandoruiz5824]

That would be the smart thing to do!!, woow Randy dude, daaaaa!!!, Hello!!!!, Good god man!!!

[@Mopedmunger]

No shit Sherlock😂

[@AlonzoJohnson-l4m]

😂😂​@@Mopedmunger

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

The e pack was not on. It turned off once the car started…

[@Mopedmunger]

@@AutoAuctionRebuilds oh ok man lol I don’t know much since I work on scooters😭😭😭😭😭😭🤣

[@billlear5607]

A lot of people are saying cut your losses. But if you enjoy fixing things like this. Just do it. You may just come across something like a gt 350 with the same problems. You can say iv done this before I can do it again. And the money you will make from it will offset the losses on this one. Knowledge is priceless. Besides you said you may give it to the boy. The smile on his face will be worth the trouble.

[@Solid_Steak]

I'm gonna start calling you flood auction rebuilds 😂😂

[@austinpowers6260]

Flood Mustang Rebuilds

[@Solid_Steak]

@austinpowers6260 exactly 🤣🤣

[@blacknight771]

Lol

[@dwebster27]

Let me get this right. You are to afraid to disconnect the battery charger in fears of it blowing up in your face, but you go up to it with your camera showing it smoking and take the time to stick a microphone up to it so that your subscribers can hear it sizzle. Tell me what’s wrong with that picture.

[@jargo7251]

Jesus Christ, it's not a damn battery charger, it's a jump pack lol, he answered that like 10 times in this comment section.

[@Vetteman372]

Randy,the part you asked about is.FR3 A -9d370-AA is a fuel pump control module. For 2015-2020 mustangs

[@sofocusedmarketingpromotio5496]

Someone give this guy an academy award for best actor on youtube...HA..."oh my god, guys" "oh my", "why me"?...lmao...VERY ENTERTAINING!

[@AlonzoJohnson-l4m]

😂😂😂

[@billylocklear8827]

If you don't like it you know where the front door is

[@Diabeetus.]

@@billylocklear8827 He was making a joke dude, absolutely no reason to pull out the captain buzzkill response.

[@waynek921]

Randy you got a good car and it will bring back a profit for sure. Thks

[@glennhaney2140]

Run Forest,Run .the battery is about to explode. The rock throwing Fireman will know what to do.

[@67judge]

Hahaha😂! The Fireman is probably watching these videos right now. He’s a undercover fan of Auto Auction rebuilds 😊

[@FoxyThePirate]

Holy crap dude I am glad you are ok, glad that battery did not completely explode.

[@bk_goatkim679]

Wow…that battery had me scared geez. Glad you still got the top to work and all! Keep it up randy we love to see it!

[@Bison90]

So why don't you clean the plugs and clean the mother boards with alachol

[@Dragracingshorts]

Power up those motors with a power probe see if they work.

[@devonteflowers219]

The junkyard is your best friend for parts

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

Battery is frying what do i do? Well disconnecting the battery charger might help!!!

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

That’s not a battery charger it’s a jump pack and it was already off.

[@delray06]

Hey Randy just like to say I appreciate you pumping out the vids like you do, you’re my go to each morning you tube update fix, being retired you keep my interest in auto rebuilding, cheers from Australia 👍

[@miatagaming250]

It’s because the battery is overcharging, a bad alternator, overheating, a short-circuit, and a dead battery

[@gerry-p9x]

Dead short toooo

[@wushock92]

Back in the old days (40 years now), that was a challenge charging lead acid batteries. We used to remove the caps when charging batteries to allow venting to ease the pressure. That did seem excessive however.

[@no1froggy]

There is a very good chance that any/ many of the control modules have also been damaged, that alternator would have been kicking out all sorts of crazy volts due to it's regulator being totally u/s.

[@shaneilbowers4470]

Thank God u didn't leave battery overnight charge randy

[@eazybuicks456]

That part is a fuel pump control module FR3A. If you give cant figure out the top switch issue, I can walk you thru manually wiring your own relays to the motors with a monetary switch to raise and lower the top.

[@virgojenkins876]

Leggo I’m calling it. Randy at 500k sub in the beginning of the year for his gday 🎉🎉

[@James-rn7dx]

That poor Mustang! As a Mustang guy myself seeing one that was so abused hurts a little even if it is an EcoBoost!

[@charleswildman137]

Looking forward to next video of this rebuild

[@ag4allgood]

Salt water in flood cars will corode things you can't see. The interior connectors might look all fine but this car is destined to probably have electrical gremlins in it now. All the body modules talk to each other thru that canbus . The work you put into this will be huge. Is it worth the effort ? No guaratee whatever you replace will fix all these problems.

[@carolroberts7119]

This is why you don't buy flood cars.

[@paulmckinney6163]

@@carolroberts7119 content.....

[@JoshuaBrown-ue9th]

Good thing the battery didn't do everything else worse but the good news you got the top up t think when you get all fix and the engine will sound awesome nice video

[@AlonzoJohnson-l4m]

😂

[@fasteddy917]

Great video as always. It will certainly be a challenge and I feel it's worthy of the time and money. For the folks laughing about the battery, I can only guess that you have never seen the aftermath when one does explode. Amazing just how much damage battery acid does when it hits something and how far it can travel. If your in the way of it's travel, it will be a life altering experience.

[@bretthibbs6083]

baking soda is the best thing to use to neutralize battery acid.

[@CharlesChapman-q2n]

maybe disconnect the battery before it blows

[@dailylaugh25]

i would like to be a Worker at Randy shop I love working on cars and he seems like the best person I've ever seen working on cars

[@adrianowen6524]

I’m liking this mustang to be fare Randy you’ll have it just how it should be looking it’s not in to bad of a condition either Randy awesome man!.🎄👌👌👍👍

[@whatsoutthere6822]

Acid spills need to be pH balanced. Baking soda and water is used to neutralize it.

[@OOO-uw5lw]

I like you Randy and your show ,but It was bad today...

[@ccross1210]

I had a '78 Malibu Classic that the maintenance free AC Delco-Remy side post battery blow up in my face when trying to start it one day. My dad was inside when it happened. Some real scary shit! That battery in this video was definitely on boil. Glad you are alright. Sulphuric Acid isn't anything nice

[@MaxYtGaming1404]

That is part number is for a 2015-2021 Ford Mustang Fuel Pump Control Module Relay FR3A-9D370-AA OEM Factor

[@qdood]

Click bait sounding title that wasnt click bait. Good that battery didnt explode all over you. Interesting video thanks for posting these for us.

[@Minuteman-31650-Minot]

The acid and distilled water in your battery were boiling and creating steam. Probably because the alternator way overcharged it. Too many components were under salt water and are causing you problems. Use your plugin battery charger as it has circuits to protect your batteries. Also check your alternator output for damage. Probably the regulator is dead. You’re lucky the fumes didn’t harm your lungs. At least your shop didn’t catch on fire and destroy everything, and catch the house on fire. It’s your property, but sometimes you hurry and don’t think things out. Be safe Randy.

[@gascans801]

Few parts to buy but man what a car for the money

[@itsnotme07]

The Flooded Car King!

[@WesleyMOFODoan]

Dude pull both both of those motors off and you can put the top back up and lock it down. You can figure something out but you know that's all you have to do. The motors are the axle motors are holding that top down so easy

[@bobbyjohnson6355]

Careful with those boiling batteries, you don’t want to end up looking like Deadpool

[@HerbOldenburg]

Randy you are fearless about these flood cars - We got so many in Florida - I watch you and all I can say is you really roll the dice - I keep looking at CoPart and half the yards down here in Florida are flood cars - and the other white Mustang I think is gonna be a survivor. When I saw that battery cooking on this black one, I was like "No Way" - Good luck - your potential upside is great and we are all hoping you hit the home run on these - Good luck again - if you sort this out we need a flood car award for you -

[@sidroniorodriguez3540]

Randy, you killing me smalls lol. You need to use your tripods in some of yoir video's. Love your channel man.

[@jeffdumas7118]

I hope you and your family have a great new year Randy .

[@dimitrysAutobody]

Randy it’s a fuel pump module. That controls when the pump comes on and off <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="537">8:57</a>

[@captainpickles-n4u]

Does nick have his own KZbin channel because if he does I would subscribe and support him

[@1hcorley]

I had a comfort control module go bad in a vehicle and cause of most identical problems

[@jasperstroupe8873]

Anytime you hear a battery sizzling like that unplug any power source as in like turning off and not disconnecting as it’ll cause a spark and could cause the battery to ignite/explode. Has happened to me. Not a good experience.

[@jackcarroll8709]

Perhaps I missed stuff in another video but to get me up to speed on this, I know that yoiu know that a low charged let alone a boiled to death battery will give a myriad of error codes from sensors, modules, etc. so why not start there with the new battery and then check for power at the fuses and/or connectors before you start replacing switches and modules? Top motors being replaced while you're in there is good preventative medicine even if they're not total shot. Best, Jack

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

You missed the 1st video then. I already did all of this.

[@mattlebo2733]

You need to get some rubber made carts to put all your parts on in garage. Great videos. Thanks

[@shannonb1746]

Hey Randy I was wondering who do you recommend to pick up a vehicle out of state of Oklahoma? I’m looking to buy a vehicle my first vehicle out of state and I never have 😊hired a transporter. I live in the Tulsa area and I’m buying the vehicle from Copart.

[@haskellburks]

Good morning Randy. Working on the 2015 Ford Mustang Ecoboost. Let's see if you can get the car running and driving. Also get the convertible top up. Good luck on getting everything fixed.

[@WadeHull-b3d]

Loved seeing this video mate, was waiting for the update! Still a car for Nick?

[@nayyeriqbal7142]

why dont u get the parts repaired it will more economical and save money

[@slipstreamgamer4765]

Hi Randy that question you have about that part the one that <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="538">8:58</a> seconds show me it called 2016 FORD USA MUSTANG Coupe 2.3 Fuel Pump Relay Control Module fr3a-9d370

[@josecampos224]

You can look at some KZbin videos of learning how to open it up and reassemble the top back on so look at some KZbin videos that will show you how to do it

[@rayhofmeister6693]

You got bad alternator with battery is over heating smoking possibility

[@beckystaggs7116]

Hopefully you don’t have to reprogram the motors for the top. I have had to have that done with my wiper motors on my 2012 ford focus and the battery was bad so they had problems programming them cause of the bad battery so I had to get a new battery on top of everything else. Over $1,000 later got the front wipers working

[@PatrickC139]

Sizzling like a fajita! 🔥 Now I'm hungry.

[@Alex-gt8ut]

A car battery crackling and smoking usually indicates a severe issue with the battery itself, most commonly caused by overcharging due to a faulty alternator or voltage regulator, which leads to excessive heat buildup within the battery causing it to vent gases and potentially even catch fire; this is considered a serious situation and requires immediate action to disconnect the battery

[@leslieannalbright4772]

There are some awesome seat covers these days. This car is perfect for a set.

[@James-rn7dx]

Yeah, I've been looking at the seats and can't figure out if those are covers or just a horribly installed set of leather or if the water did that to them.

[@jonathanjr3239]

When a car's battery starts to smoke and sizzle, it could mean excessive heat & overcharging, But the charger pack was'nt on so thats strange.

[@mattsedgwick3082]

So let’s leave it plugged in…

[@jonathanjr3239]

@@mattsedgwick3082 He was'nt sure what to do, but he unplugged it, so he knew something was wrong, I'm glad he unplugged it, He did'nt know what to do. But he'e ok at least

[@robertclubs9908]

Awesome Car

[@volvofreak86]

I had that happen to me with my old mercedes W124, i noticed the bulbs were going out too fast and it cranked over really fast aswell, and then when i was 1 street away from home i had to stop at a light and smelled the battery cooking, my dad and me thought it was the regulator but it turned out that the entire alternator was shorted out, so it didn't show any symptoms when i had it disconnected, since it was a diesel it ran fine without a battery and didn't need lights because it was summer, but we changed it out and as soon as i touched the positive terminal the alternator got stupid hot, you could smell it and see that warm air going so i asked where the 10mm was and unplugged the battery

[@DaddyDan77]

These videos are great, Randy but when are you going to get some cars up for sale? I know lots of your viewers might be interested in some of your W-bodies or the Panther you've got sitting there. 🙂

[@jonathanjr3239]

I love your Videos Randy

[@jessekauffman3336]

It’s a sweet looking car

[@baitse7676]

RAndy, as a contact cleaner, try DeOxit D5 . It does better with corrosion than the average contact cleaner

[@jeremyt7752]

Time to send it to the scraper

[@reamracing8164]

Randy since you have the bell air tore apart you certainly should put a little cam in it. A comp cam 268h would be perfect in there. Stock converter and everything will still work give it a little more noise again comp cams 268h not the xe look them up

[@TannyWanny7]

Hey Randy, I am no car expert but i think the floodline could have gotten up to the battery, which could have messed with it maybe.

[@Oyvind88]

Great video and work😃

[@Jddvs]

Could that defective battery cause some of the electric gremlins and codes since you’re not seeing any damage?

[@Dwntherabbithole222]

Hey Randy the CD player should be actually called the ACM Audio Control Module there is a company on ebay that you can send it out to and they will repair and update it for around $150 my Taurus had an issue and that was the culprit no touch screen or radio control they may be able to repair all three parts

[@BMan100]

" I think that Battery is about to blow"... Proceeds to stand there and film...

[@Joe-x1z4x]

Always entertaining as usal 🇺🇸

[@WesleyMOFODoan]

Well I got a suggestion man. I don't know if you listen since it's a convertible and I know a lot of people get speaker marine speakers that are waterproof. So if they get wet you know from leaks and stuff they don't mess up. It's a a lot of people with convertibles do that the door shouldn't be a big problem or anything. But you can probably get some pretty good rear speakers for that car. That'll work great and and water leaking ain't going to hurt them

[@jamesearl5071]

hoo ... doing MOT's in uk ... i was sat on the ramp in the car!! and a battery "left on charge" over night BOOM!!! think the gasses also shorten my days .. ! 8/

[@AlonzoJohnson-l4m]

😂

[@nickwilliams4666]

This is the one I’m excited for

[@danielkern1110]

Hey Randy, I just got done watching your video that you posted for us on the 2015 mustang convertible I think after you replace all the parts sport it’ll be back up and running and able to be a normal vehicle after you get on fixed so I thinking we’ll save it and maybe either keep it for Nick or maybe just turn around and put it back in an auction after you go to get it fixed but I’ll be glad to see the next video on it whatever you decide to do it. I hope you have a wonderful wonderful Sunday because that’s the day I’m watching this video and if you would please tell Nick and Jessica I said. tell Jessica I said hi. I hope you have like I said I hope you have a wonderful Sunday. Talk to you soon and I’ll be looking out for the next video see you man

[@danielsteward5090]

Quick safety tip. If the battery is smoking with the jumper pack on it, disconnect the jumper pack,Quick! Try not to make it spark or it will explode. It happened to me once.

[@JasonAlexander-uz4ns]

Switch was probably bad and is why the top wasn't up .I think the climate controls go bad on them anyway so you just might get this nice mustang working again.

[@MisterrJmark]

Sync 2 can be easily upgraded to synced 3

[@MisterrJmark]

I updated my synced 2 system to 3 earlier this year.

[@davidpeters9343]

Oh wow that was some scary stuff with that battery smoking and sizzling i really thought it waa gonna explode but thank god it didn't glad it didn't and glad ur okay. And hopefully u can get the top working again i mean like u said if not then can ipen and close the roof manually i mean thats wat i would do lol and i do really love that mustang tho and i love the color combo on it too and been enjoying see this come along cant wait to see another video on it and cant wait to see you get her back up in tip top shape and back on the road again.

[@Streeknine]

I found one online for $15,000 and 127,000 miles. I'd say if you can get this thing running with under $10,000 you'd be doing great!

[@stevedye6815]

Fr3a 9d370 aa is a fuel pump control module......hope this helps.....someone also may have commented this....not sure

[@Vetteman372]

Did you check the fuse panel under the hood on the left side close to the front? There are 2 in there for the top to work

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

I did that in the first video.

[@edwardmills4985]

I like this car Randy You should fix it properly

[@dwanerusselburg7435]

Wow randy I think you might want to get a new battery for it

[@vanmandad]

To be fair I wouldn't turn down a late 1960's BOSS Mustang. But ever since the Mustang II I've been disillusioned with the Mustang. The 2005 redesign was a step in the right direction but I'd want a 5.0 engine option. And then they come out with a four door version?!? And electric? Come on Ford!!

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

That Mustang definitely needs to go to the Autospa!!!

[@idletime]

G'afternoon Randy 😁 . How far is that battery goes I'd say it's severely overcharged because the alternator and / over the voltage regulator are probably toasted 😮

[@stevecarder3581]

I would send it back to auction

[@kurtisstutzman7056]

To the scrap yard with all of those ugly Mustangs...!

[@km7110]

Could the car be over charging battery

[@charlescanter2628]

Keep up the good work bud and I think you mit payed little to much but I hope it turns out good for you

[@nelsonserrate9281]

Way overspent but great content!!!

[@allennunez8711]

Randy I was told never to place a battery on cement without some insulation under it??? 😊

[@SouthsideKidd550]

I'd say Randy did an upgrade to the top. Made it manual top. 😂😂😂😂 If it were me, I would just put like some bypass bolts in place of the convertible top's motors and just manually operate it. Im sure it's not hard to install some manual latches and make it look factory.

[@1STLAR2147]

Volt/ Ohm meter and a power probe would save you a ton of time diagnosing those motors and switches. Battery is literally a bomb, so ya! Get it as far away as possible.

[@johnrussell3869]

Poss salt water got in battery?

[@1crustyoldmsgtretired870]

Hmmm parts cannon diagnostic technique... I prefer to use a multimeter and a power probe and verify a component is bad before I replace it. The battery isn't smoking, it's boiling and off gassing hydrogen sulfide. Good thing you didn't disconnect the booster with it on and risk a spark.

[@dwanerusselburg7435]

Sounds like you have got a really good deal randy

[@stevecarder3581]

If you fixed everything, that pos isn’t worth 7500

[@johnkelly4381]

Why pay that much for a flood car. I don't get it.

[@VidicThomas]

5k at best

[@VidicThomas]

Don’t shit work lol no ac no radio all it does is drive out wheels on a box

[@stevecarder3581]

The bad repaint alone diminishes the value dramatically! Cut your losses

[@billylocklear8827]

You are retarded that being nice hate people like you mr know it all​@@stevecarder3581