Can AI Fix a Diesel Engine? I Tried It So You Don’t Have To!

[@wranglerstar]

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[@RagingRabbit90]

Try back-probing the sending unit (disconnected) it should have a resistance spec. somewhere in the manual. a couple of ohms typically. if it's bad it will read infinity ♾️ or overload.

[@krissfemmpaws1029]

Cat makes some nice equipment BUT working on any of the computer controlled stuff is a nightmare. We have a Cat powered crusher and if the water temp or oil pressure sender are out of spec the thing goes into limp mode. So far we have replaced the oil sender three times and the water sender twice in 4 years. Thankfully our skidsteers and mini excavators are mechanical engines. Our Kenworth T300 dump truck has a computer controlled Cat engine in it and without a Cat code reader you can't do squat for repairs. Needless to say I'll stick it out with older equipment that is easy to work on.

[@krissfemmpaws1029]

@@RagingRabbit90 it may read okay with a VOM but the computer says nope don't like it. We have had that happen with two new Cat senders.

[@northwoodstrapper8778]

I’m surprised the motor would run with the critical oil pressure warning. A lot of the engines on the drilling rigs I worked on had a Murphy style shutdown if oil pressure was low or high.

[@pickerick1]

A east coast man would have used jumper cables and been done in 3 mins 😅 lol

[@MrBowNaxe]

I'm not a coast guy but right in the middle... My jumper cables have never left me frustrated!

[@ethanmiller3935]

Southern guy here, my jumper cables and my f150 have jumped off a duramax and case diesel skid steer with ease. 😂😂😂

[@christimpone6119]

With east coast guys. KISS.

[@dst286]

A east coast man that’s not a KZbin simp would know 1.battery would be def and 2. That jumper pack would not work

[@cbass2755]

East coast gal here, and yes. I said that to myself

[@Bhildreth89]

Watching you fuss around with those dinky jump boxes was the most east coast thing I’ve seen all year

[@davidryanaglietti7387]

I bet your family likes seeing you smile. A visually happy dad sets the mood for the family.

[@garycoloradosprings3947]

I was excited to watch this video because the thumbnail showed WS with a huge smile. I don't recall seeing WS smile like that before.

[@Sidechickbronco358]

My experience with newer cat equipment, low battery will throw all kinds of random codes. Being cold and not plugged in on the block heater the oil was just cold and thick. There should be a number above the stop sign on the display. Look up that code. My bet is sensor low current. Meaning dead battery usually. Also most cat run the injection pump run off oil pump. No oil pressure then no fuel and won’t run

[@goodlifegreenscapesbrecken5928]

Helpful tips - thanks!

[@watchchannel8201]

I second this^

[@davidhawthorne9637]

Is it similar to say a ford 7.3 with a HPOP that uses oil pressure to push the fuel into the clys?

[@elliotboyer1041]

2nd this as well, 100% correct on alot of equipment in general. Really any thing newer thats drive by wire has issues when the battery is dead, low, or bad. Alot of times a new battery solves the problem. And really cant properly diag things with poor voltage.

[@Sidechickbronco358]

@@davidhawthorne9637 exactly like a 7.3. It’s called a Huey fuel system.

[@777tjohn]

I thought for sure we was going to see Mr.W throw a battery charger across the field 😂😂😂

[@tribs4432]

I thought the same thing

[@reap62]

I remember about 7-8 years ago you made a satire video to illustrate the old way of doing things vs the modern way but I believe this is a much better representation of the point you were trying to make

[@Fanta....]

Im sure if he had a bit more patience and read the manual for the noco, he probably would understand what hes doing instead of just mashing buttons and hoping it works.

[@c6q3a24]

@@Fanta.... The machine has literally one job to do. It should not need a manual.

[@airenthusiast2000]

Don't ask the Cat what happened on tiananmen square

[@MissTalmo]

I was going to say pretty much the same. It fixes diesel now, but it'll fix you later, too.

[@Nobaal_bear]

Omg I loved how he took the time show her a some love!

[@cryengine_x]

dont ask gpt what happened to the trans kids

[@petergplus6667]

So what does your AI tell you about who financed and incited Maidan?

[@daa3417]

@@petergplus6667 This whataboutism is regarded, your AI censorship isn’t any better than their AI censorship.

[@Zack-Hates-Youtube]

That little red button is to bypass all safety features and send all power possible to the cables for a really dead battery. To enable you have to hold down that red button for a few seconds. May have been exactly what you needed if your other batteries had been charged enough.

[@alskjflaksjdflakjdf]

Agreed. Normally those jump boxes refuse to deliver power if they don't sense voltage on the leads. This is to prevent dead short situations and possibly a fire. If you do have a completely dead battery you'll have to hold down the red button and the voltage check will be bypassed. In Alberta where I live the small Noco boost will start a 1.8 liter 4 cylinder if the device is warm, but wouldn't start a 2.8 liter 4 cylinder in -20C. It's worth it to invest in the larger devices in cold climates.

[@Zack-Hates-Youtube]

@alskjflaksjdflakjdf Another thing I noticed is that with any of the Nocos they only had the last green light flashing. From my experience and the manual, it's ready to jumpstart when the lights are chasing from lowest to highest. Maybe one green blinking light indicates no voltage or a trickle charge.

[@alskjflaksjdflakjdf]

@@Zack-Hates-KZbin I didn't know that, thanks! The product brochure says it is providing power when the white LED next to the lightning bolt is either on or flashing. I wonder if the charge leds rotate when the pack is providing power?

[@bthemedia]

On dead-dead batteries 🪫 (not just mostly dead) then need to use the “boost” button on the jumper boxes for them to work

[@wallyhall]

All my packs only deliver max juice for 10 or so seconds. Mine doesn’t deliver long enough for the glow plugs - so I have Mrs Hall in the cabin to start the plugs - then I give it a second shot for the engine. The smaller ones may also struggle with an engine that size of that CAT in that cold weather - in the UK, our (moderately beefy) jump pack struggles with our 2.5l Navara engine in the cold … YMMV. But absolutely worth knowing how to use that “force all the juice” mode. I like the comments on Wranglestar videos … I feel like they’re what the internet was meant to be 🙂

[@Thecelestial1]

Love the smile in the thumbnail :)

[@theguymaxqc]

yea he must feel like a new man for sure

[@steves1749]

Mr Snaggletooth

[@Amdbz]

We need to get rid of all this electronic garbage on our construction equipment. All does is fail and cost money.

[@shaftwood]

Ahhhh, the cost money part. Now you know WHY it's on our construction equipment.

[@drew1381]

I have a couple Noco jumper boxes like you. In normal conditions they work fine. However, in extreme cold they do not get it done. When batteries seem to die here in NE Wyoming is when it's negative temps. So I bought a traditional lead acid jump box with 500CCA and that thing has already jumped 3-4 trucks in those temps without a hesitation. Yes it's big and heavy, but, it works which is all I really care about. Jumper cables would do as well but sometimes getting another vehicle close enough is difficult. But I carry both just in case.

[@justinlaaksonen6972]

When jump starting a diesel I find it’s best to turn key on then wait for glow plugs or intake heater to time out. Before you engage starter and try to start engine. The glow plugs/ heater pull a lot of amps that on top of the starter can be to much for jump packs. Sad to see over 1k worth of battery jump packs and power supplies and all that was needed is a simple set of jumper cables.

[@BC-yd6dl]

Hmmm... I wonder if Noco ended their sponsorship or something.

[@caveweta1]

Keystone cops anyone? You could run this video at fast speed with the Benny Hill music, showing you getting in and out of the cab 5 times. Hilarious.

[@n3b266]

I enjoy the new body cam style filming

[@MrBowNaxe]

I kinda wish one of those jump boxes worked just to see you smile! Personally I would have used jumper cables way before all that running around looking for a jump box. Can't wait to see the fix and what ever is next.

[@prescotthancock5907]

Sidenote, I'm loving the smile! Your thumbnail seems to represent you in a light that I see you as- A happy and blessed family man, enjoying his work around his home and time with his family!

[@haybloomer]

The first time you used one of those jump boxes was when you got rid of the old adventure van. Surprised all of us at how quickly it worked. It’s worlds away from the thefreshpea and her little pizza oven.

[@tomray4139]

Your Jeep mechanic skills are put to good use!

[@azpilotd4351]

I couldnt help but chuckle with this video because while our circumstances may be different, I could empathize with every single issue you ran into.

[@douglasreid699]

at my work (i work for a fertiliser company here in Scotland) i use a Linde H80 evo forklift, its about 6 years old. stopping for 2 weeks at xmas, first day back it threw a fault code and went into limp home mode. the boss turned it off then on again, dampness on the battery and alternator, once it had warmed up thing was fine. so much modern machines depend on the batter not dying so if your battery goes into a low state where its pretty much a dead battery, it can confuse the computer. if its a $10 part then change it for a new one, common fault parts are cheap as they commonly break or fault. but you might need to look into getting a new battery too.

[@davedave1398]

a lot of those jump packs have a low voltage override.. You may need to use that feature if the battery is super low.

[@FirRealIdaho]

Good to see you back sir.

[@borawserboxer]

This is your fiirst videos to naturally show up in my algo in months! Nice to see. :)

[@Crxpert1]

Well done as always! Might be a good practice to check the pressure with the mechanical guage regardless. Just for piece of mind and a preasure reference reading.

[@TherealBrandonHatcher]

My heart rate went up watching the jumping situation...we've all been there buddy.

[@MrMtaylor7210]

I love my GB150, its never failed me. I went big because I never knew what I'd be starting. I also like that it has a voltage meter so you can tell instantly if the alternator is working.

[@2Meals]

Now that's a smile!

[@julioburgos4979]

I have never seen Cody fumble so much with the battery situation 😂 it happens to all of us.

[@jackmccaulley]

I like this new style of video!

[@Bigshane90]

@wranglerstar I would love to help. From what I can see, that looks like an oil pressure switch like you mentioned. It was hard to see the wire connected to it on the video but it looks like a single wire sensor aka switch. If this is true, then it should make connection/disconnection of ground to the wire through the sensor body itself when a set pressure it met/not met e.g engine on vs off. You can test this with a simple multimeter and resistance/continuity test. If this is not a single wire sensor and is a 3 wire sensor it would be a pressure transducer, and actually have the ability to read accurate oil pressure. I can also explain how that circuitry works or set you up with some other videos that explain the design well. Let me know!

[@michaelbrowne8068]

Put that hose on into a container start it and check flow a second or two. At the very least you may dislodge a blockage in the circuit. Just a suggestion though. Also I have a 40 year old craftsman battery charger with 200 amp boost. It never say error or fail and will weld the terminals together if I so choose. Small jumper boxes are great but sometimes need time to build a charge in a dead dead battery.😊

[@mrmrwebb]

Off topic. Your thumbnail showing a wonderful smile. So happy for you. You are so blessed. I have suffered like you so I understand. God bless you brother!

[@destroyerkuroshiokai]

Very honest video. It would have been easy to make it look smooth. That says something. Portable boosters in each of our vehicles sized for the largest we have. One over kill jump box in the shop. Something like this where I knew the vehicle had to sit in the cold I'd just pull the battery to keep it from that happening. Considering how important the Mini Ex and SS is for you maybe consider picking up a third battery now since the SS battery seems on its way out. This way you always have a battery to grab if you really need it. Stores might not be open if evac or emergency has been declared.

[@OnefastAZfarmtruck]

Man I love old equipment and pickups. I don’t know if you could have guessed by the old dodge Cummins in the profile picture

[@HeirPlain]

Look at our wranglerstar cheesin😁 glad you have a new lease on life with those pearly whites!

[@wallyhall]

Tangentially - I recently spent some “real money” on a Victron “Blue Smart” battery charger (12v). It cost more, boasted less features, but has impressed me with the build quality and (*shudder!*) remote Bluetooth monitoring/logging. Came with a hardwire kit too, if you want to park a vehicle up and give it long term battery charging. Recommended. Typical Victron quality. I was torn between it and the plethora of Chinese options … am glad with the decision.

[@F1NATIK]

Definitely, I've got the Victron blue 25ah. Bluetooth is soo good on it. Best charger money can buy.

[@wallyhall]

@@F1NATIK I honestly thought the BT functionality would be a gimmick. I too am impressed!

[@mattharvey2031]

East Coast Man would have just got his jumper cables out of the truck and boosted it😂. Nice smile though in the thumbnail, I’m glad you were able to get them fixed.

[@watchchannel8201]

Man I went through the wringer trying to find a blown glow plug fuse on my 2022 259d3. Had to bring it down to cat for lack of info online and gate keeping. It was a little bus bar looking thing near my battery. 7$ part, 350$ bill. I am handy mechanically but cat left me hanging with not giving me any help on the phone after several calls and days of searching. Love these videos😂🙏🏼

[@oldatheart]

Those x360 camera shots look great!

[@dukeofcrude5742]

I’m glad I’m not the only one having issues keeping batteries charged this winter!

[@bobbyw9046]

In all the time you were jerking around with the little toy booster boxes, you could have started it 10 times over with a GOOD SET of jumper cables and your truck. I despise those things because they give people a false sense of security and they always seem to never be fully charged when needed. NOTHING beats a GOOD SET of Jumper Cables - and they NEVER go bad!

[@Radioman7788]

It's like going back n forth to Lowes 10 for a "One Hour Project" I feel your pain.

[@russtgrower750]

Man that smile looks good, im gonna have to go to Mexico soon myself i think

[@chocolatecoveredchainsaws2570]

Great video and love that new smile 👏

[@scotschoor]

Hook that 1/8 npt switch up to your air hose and crank the regulator on your air compressor up and down while watching your oil pressure light (simulating oil pressure).

[@Fulcrum4747]

In Florida where we are prone to hurricanes and power outages the two lights on the Milwaukee come in handy because I can use the lesser light to do little things or the bright to illuminate my living room.

[@matthewroach9937]

Good to see ya back brother missed ya!

[@ptakvm]

Whoa , that's a heck of a smile1. . . . . . . . .

[@jasonlatsios7841]

Proho pro tip: all the new cat equipment power supply needs to be shut off when not using for a few months. Went to buy a brand new 304 and it was dead on the lot The salesman explained all the electronics will kill the battery after a few months of sitting.

[@davewilson7565]

Good luck with the fix 👍🏻

[@irvinschutz7699]

Hello, my name is Irvin from the Nethelands. Love your educational video's!! Keep up the good work. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@stinkytman]

Hey Cody! I work for CAT up in the northeast and have access to full diagrams/CAT systems and over 100 BCP (Aka skid loaders/mini ex techs) if you ever have any questions I’d love to help!

[@PhoenixBlaze1776]

The problem with my CAT 243 was the oil sensor on the left side center of the of the block.

[@jayesbee1212]

Look at that beautiful smile. Happy for you my brother.

[@ethanmiller3935]

After the hearing about the LA fires, what do you recommend people do/have for potential wildfires? I have watched most of your vids on the topic, but because of the urbaness of the situation is there anything you would do differently? I am working on my proho fire kit, and your knowledge is greatly appreciated

[@Rust_Belt_Fab]

I’d like to see you keep the van and finish building it out. It would make a good build series for the channel.

[@TSGEnt]

Your frustration, (well I got frustrated watching) with the charging brick, has convinced me that the mere management of those things is quite the liability. With the luxury of an extra vehicle, perhaps simply jump it with he Honda ATV. I will say however, you are quite the patient man. I would have been exercising my throwing shoulder half way though that challenge. 😆

[@brucecook4832]

Before I start watching, love the smile

[@philcryer1192]

four candles ,fork handles ,nice one Nige

[@Capt4141]

I’m a heavy cat guy…. Not sure how my weight and love for cats will help you but i think your on the right path

[@davidhawthorne9637]

JNC 660 is the ONLY jump box to buy It's less than $130 on amazon and will jump anything you own. No electronics, no buttons, no switches to fiddle with or go bad. Charges with a standard 110v extension cord. It just works for everything anytime you need it. It's far from pocket size but it works every time.

[@Customsouthernarms]

Install an anderson connector on all of your equipment. Install an anderson connector on your 1 ton truck. Make a 6' whip connector. If something dies, plug your truck into it, jump start it.

[@makermentality1031]

On my Noco jump box, the override button will not engage while it is hooked up. You have to unhook the positive hit the override and then hook it up to the battery.

[@atypicalviking1369]

From my experience with these battery boxes for jump starting vehicles, it can be unreliable they lose power over time it's like they constantly need to be plugged in

[@BattleChemist]

Not saying you shouldn't get the new switch, but just to test it, could you perhaps jumper the sending switch plug to let it make a circuit (as I'm guessing that's all the switch does when it has pressure) and see if the error goes away? More a confirmation to get the new switch than anything like resolving the issue.

[@kekememee]

I can't tell if it was intentional or not. 😂 Either way, love it.

[@KC-rk1hx]

Just bought a jump box rated for a 10 liter diesel. Nice to have in the arsenal. Especially in heavy construction.

[@mr.shannon6137]

I have a Tac Life jump box i keep under the seat of my motorcycle. I have had it about 5 years its never failed. I have jump started half a dozen cars and pickups with it, which it did easily. Every time I used it I was always impressed with how easily it jumped the vehicle given its small size. Never drains in the cold. I'm extremely impressed with it. I have never owned anything from that company so I might have gotten lucky and bought the one in a million that isnt garbage. Every time I use it, I make sure to charge it then never touch it. There is some really good products out there..

[@robertdinicola9225]

5:37 Gulf coast man would never leave his battery switch off. He takes off in his boat and and leaves the engine water intake off! 😂

[@matthewroberts6334]

That upper cover over the engine with the radiator and fan should be hinged and either just a lever or two bolts and it should flip up on gas shocks giving you more access to the engine. Most of the cat skid steers have that feature

[@hdezoo]

Your side by side is looking a little dusty. We have a large dairy in MI with a dedicated heavy duty power washer always connected to water and power in a heated room that’s easily accessible from the outside. Equipment stays way cleaned when a power washer is only seconds away. I envy the state of your equipment. Your dedication to maintenance is great. We have bought about 10 Kubota ssv65’s over the past ten years and have found them to be the most reliable machine on the dairy. We have had virtually zero electrical issues with them. They just go. Their doors are superior in every way. It allows you to run with the door open with the door above your head in the cab. Great visibility and a very roomy cab. I know you have a cat already, but I would highly recommend testing one out. The controls take about ten hours to get use to, but they are better. Trust me, I think it will give you the fizz.

[@mattcorriere9039]

I have the same machine in Alaska, and in the winter, I have to be very careful about always turning off the battery, or it will drain the battery just sitting there. It can be very hard to start when it's cold.

[@MountainWild66]

As a Deere mechanic that doesn’t like Deere skids, holy cow that cat looks like a pain to work on. Sounds like you’re on the right track to me. Talk to your dealer they may be able to remotely read your codes and do a little diag for you

[@spikepaws1743]

Very sorry Mr. Wranglerstar, but it seems your battery struggles today have made mine less worrying. Praying that switch is the culprit so we can get more cold starts from the skid steer. All the best.

[@GarrisonButh]

Cat tech here make sure the sensor has good connection and that it doesn’t have continuity to ground I’ve never seen a oil pressure sensor go bad personally

[@rudolfie8432]

I bet that long pressing that milwaukee light button turns it off. Most of the new lights work that way, it's annoying but you get used to it...

[@mishimposble]

I've had those days where it takes 10 tries and everything fails. Also had the same Audew jump pack. It died after very little use and 2 years.

[@coastguyd]

Fast is slow, slow is steady, steady is fast. Patience is key for a godly man

[@davidryanaglietti7387]

Yes! You are smiling in the thumbnail. I've not seen that in all these years I've been watching.

[@BigKahuna61]

That was east coast man rookie move there Cody. Jump box should be full charge 24/7/365

[@Fanta....]

i agree. set a recurring alarm for once a month and go make sure everything is up to snuff.

[@Talbonator2000]

his smile and optimism: restored

[@multicammando]

That smile is contagious!!!

[@arctic6756]

A man has to be jealous of his tools and equipment

[@competitivespeed2]

Those little lithium jumppacks are useless, need the old 12v lead acid ones. And same goes with small chargers too.

[@Bizerk00]

i haven't worked on cat skids but i know bobcat if you take the top cover off the their is a latch you can release so you and lift up and tilt that top cooler with the fan on it to give you more room to work on top of the engine

[@WeeShooey]

So many products in all industries slap the word ‘Pro’ on it to indicate it’s the best, but not always the case.

[@clayrobbirds5361]

As soon as you shown the code I knew what was wrong 😂. Common issue with the 249 D3. But at least you got Perkins or CAT engine. 289 and up in the D2 model you’re getting a kubota that likes leaking oil.

[@2Advocate2021]

I think we would have fired up the dual alternators then used some jumper cables. I can completely understand the frustration with jump packs.

[@mevonitz]

Hey Cody, I have run heavy equipment in Aspen Colorado for many years. We have an entire fleet of Caterpillar and have experienced several failed OPS sensors over the years. Our local dealer mechanic says they are prone to fail and do often.

[@robertpeters9438]

If you run a battery completely dead then you build up sulfates that increase the internal resistance of the battery. It may need to be removed so a charger with desulfator cycle can send higher voltage pulses to reverse the sulfation to the extent possible. Disconnect a totally dead battery when jumping.

[@dennispoley6005]

A problem with the battery or charging system will cause havoc on computers, sensors, set codes, etc.. Sitting out in the cold weather will effect the battery, fluids to flow slower. Replace battery. Replace switch, since it's cheap and already out. Get the CAT warmed up and circulate the fluids. Clear codes.

[@lifeoutdoors2day357]

Push that button for about 3 seconds, and a white strobing light will turn on, that's is the extra boost mode. I use it every time

[@ABSOLUTE410]

Like seeing that new smile sir!

[@Anglostar]

Smile is looking good. 👍🏻

[@superchargers288]

Jump-n-carry 1224 is what I run works good.can even get replacement parts.

[@jccalhoun2904]

If you are going to have equipment I’d recommend getting a snap on scanner. Tremendously helpful

[@Westcoasthotsaw]

Snap on is junk for equipment. Cat et is the only way to go for cat machines

[@b.paddenmaintenanceandrepa2872]

I bet you that switch is faulty. Bypass The switch with a jumper wire on electrical plug to confirm suspicions. You also could crank the engine and let it idle and see if oil comes out of your sensor hole.

[@Tdaz250]

With the noco jump boxes you have to let it sit there and feed some juice to the battery you are trying to help for a bit.

[@kyleh2007]

How in the hell with all the stuff you own, you don’t have a proper battery pack/jumper. 🤯