Chevy Colorado: No Start, No Crank

[@j.v.plogan.9546]

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[@rinunculartoo3006]

Me too

[@boostedmaniac]

It’s fake news anyways. At least this is educational.

[@randymarion5767]

I can no longer see any NAPA commercial without adding 'Not a sponsor' at appropriate points.... Always makes me smile! Thanks Mr O!

[@benmorris8446]

"Ever wake up at 5 AM and say, 'Did I diagnose that car right?' And then you can't go back to sleep?" The true words of someone who loves their job. The world needs more people like this.

[@chevychase3103]

The world would be a much safer place! Unless you're Satan!

[@doctorhonda111]

Chevy Chase I am satan

[@iFixJunk]

Loves his job, censors his swears.......HE'S NED FLANDERS!

[@frankguerra3314]

@@doctorhonda111 who's to say saitan is bad..god killed more people then anyone..

[@robertdavis6708]

241,000 subscribers and Eric O. didn't think anyone would watch his videos. This guy has the best auto channel on KZbin.

[@dougtexas]

Your commitment to excellence is admirable. Above and beyond even the highest standards. Your videos should be required watching at all shops, especially dealerships!

[@neverstoplearning382]

You mean stealerships

[@stevengorum2727]

Ditto,ditto and ditto !!!!! 🙄

[@Dr6623DR]

I watch your videos in the afternoon when I am doing my report typing (I am a professional title examiner in Alabama.) You treat your customers right. Take care

[@jamesbondero6170]

This is a common problem on the Colorado and about a $500 repair at the Dealer. My Colorado has only acted up once with the no start. Friend of mine had the repair done as it kept no starting on him. Good to know about the airbag release on these. I used some fluid film over the weekend and I "baaahhhhed" in my head while using it. Thank Eric!

[@missyoddon3956]

Your a good man Mr.O wish all mechanics worried about their diagnostics like u

[@davidwingrove6381]

I’ve thought about driving up to your shop from central Ohio just to shake your hand and say thanks for the videos. They have helped me a lot on several repairs.

[@Werewolfmage]

This is why your a great mechanic.. Awesome video. Keep up the awesome work!

[@bigragu6828]

Mr. O, you are an inspiration. I’ve been binge watching your videos for a couple of weeks. I no longer work on cars, but I maintain a fleet of tow trucks. Not only changing filters and fluids and changing brakes, but most commonly, electrical problems. Following your attitude of starting simple has helped me tremendously. Most electrical problems have been result of when the tow truck body was mounted, when a wire is hokey pokey’d looking for power or is chaffed because it wasn’t secured properly. Your approach of looking where someone’s fingers were, has made chasing these issues down a lot easier. Only problem is, is that when I’m working on a truck, I talk to myself out loud.

[@jacobdimock9191]

I have been doing repair work for 27 years and your one of the best guys I have ever seen !

[@tedlivermore6955]

The Goat

[@Wildturkey10121]

Thank you for the longer video, I love to watch your process as much as your diagnosis. Being a home guy that has spine issues and was once interested in being a tech and even started school for it, it really helps me seeing all your repairs no matter how trivial. I'm 51 years old and back in 1986 these electronic cars didn't exist yet and wanting to start maintaining my own modern vehicles your videos are a huge help! I'm finally feeling better for a time I don't know how long that will last and I need to learn as much as I can and you are the best, at least the best I've found to watch. Very informative and great at what you do, so learning from the best is important. Keep up the good work, we need you out here!!!!

[@godfathermikal]

THANK YOU!!!!!! Same problem. Same fix. It worked. Don't know what I'd have done without this video.

[@ivorwm2291]

I learn from you. When ever I "tear" into a project. I now look on KZbin and hope that it's similar to one of your videos. I keep telling myself that they made this car in a few hours. I ought to be able to fix it in a couple of days. Thanks for posting

[@rgmoore]

Man, I love work, I could watch it all day long!!

[@robertweir9034]

That's usually what I say to people. "I love work, I can sit watch it all day".

[@RustySh4ckleford]

I take naps while listening to his videos 😂

[@ivanolsen7966]

I say that all the time !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@isaisvargas]

He's an entertaining instructor! Awesome job!

[@jeffjankiewicz5100]

This is why I`m a fan. Attention to detail. Honesty. Awesome work ethic. All the jiggly bits in the right place, no leftover parts. I too have been woken up by an answer in the middle of the night. Great work Eric.

[@baxrok2.]

The amazing diag was overshadowed by the switch install. Well done sir. Thanks Dr. O!

[@BoerGuy]

enjoyed having the real time wiring diagram displayed. Felt like I was doing diag with you. Great Video! Thanks!

[@ToXSicK1340]

I really like it when you put the Diagram up in the Video's. I always pause the Vid and study the diagram, it makes it pretty cool to know where you are going with your thought process. Thanks Mr. O!

[@lucdumas6007]

I was installing a new radio in my Chevy Colorado when it triggered the anti-theft system. It wouldn't run and there were a number of codes displayed. I tried this and It worked. Awesome - thanks so much

[@chrishuffstetler8832]

Thanks for the video!!! I have one of those repair manuals & they don’t help worth a crap!!! Your video was spot on!!! And the details & recording the step by step helped way more than Ny of the manuals out there. It went so smooth & it worked precisely as you said. Thanks again!

[@douglasferree3150]

Followed your instructions on removal and reinstalling the switch. Everything went well. For some reason I didn't have to reset the security system. It started on the first crank and stayed running. Restarted and ran every time I tried it since. Thanks for your informative video!

[@dannyscott402]

So did mine have you had any problems

[@douglasferree3150]

@@dannyscott402 none so far

[@germanjesus]

This is honestly why I loath working on General Motors or Toyota products. A 15 min fix on any other vehicle. Love ur honesty people these days except to get screwed by their mechanics but u making it better. Good vid

[@satamanschmidt3428]

Alright Eric. The best line in the entire video was, "Even our Air Bags get Rusty." Now that was humor my friend.

[@zx8401ztv]

Smashing repair :-D. Also the subconscience is good for solving problems, i've been woken early with an answer to a problem, once written down i go back into my warm coma lol.

[@jamesu]

I used to keep a notepad beside my bed to jot the answer down so I could go back to sleep.

[@rickcourcy8012]

This Guy sounds just like me! Has the jargon and the mumbling Down. Required Credentials. Can fix anything. Bravo!

[@shawangunk]

Working 52 hours a week on other peoples cars I find it soothing watching your videos ha ha like what you do keep up the good work don’t stop making videos recent subscriber

[@bostedtap8399]

So, no air compressor because you are outside, But, some guys are grinding your road!. Whoa, Eric's new backing band. Nice sleep walking diagnosis. Thanks for sharing.

[@bigal2298]

I am from PA and just had my street repaved late week and they had a big grinder like the one on your street. Dust and noise for days , cars in the garage got all dusty didn’t close the garage doors all the way, the rain may help . Great videos

[@antsupertramp]

Coffee and south main auto 🤘🏻

[@jerrywhalen2100]

You the man😎

[@xoxo2008oxox]

Today its warm enough for TAYLOR MADE Soft Serve ! 😎

[@antsupertramp]

Jerry Whalen yes sir !

[@antsupertramp]

xoxo2008oxox that to wouldn’t be bad! Hot day here in Texas!

[@spaceinvadertoo]

Best cure for cabin fever.

[@boofyfart1202]

Not sleeping mesmerized watching SMA to me is relaxing almost to the point of addictive can't wait till that next video comes out and very much appreciate the time it takes for you to make them. It's also good to see people who given the choice to do so still choose to do it the right way and not just the easy way

[@dawnjanacek]

Just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my wrench turning heart for this video. Could not figure out what the heck was wrong with my Colorado because it wouldn’t start at such random times. But your very thorough video helped us diagnose it and I could not appreciate you more, man.

[@letsgosurfingdude]

Do you need the maxicom computer to relearn the key?

[@thomasgrana5400]

@@letsgosurfingdude No, you dont need a computer to relearn the key. Just follow the steps he did. It will take roughly 30 minutes to relearn

[@robertpage4219]

Congratulations on hitting 300k subscribers. You were the first channel I subscribed to, about 6 minutes into the first video I found. You may not think so, but you are light-years better than any other YT auto repair channel. Love the informal style, humor and integrity. Great job 👍

[@matthewskinner9869]

Couldn’t figure out why my trick had power but refused to crank. Saw your video and tried your method, worked like a charm

[@kananrolsen]

Holy shit a mechanic that actually cares about his job. I love it.

[@jamespearce7954]

Love watching and learning.

[@davie261]

"But I woke up in a franic, in a panic, in a franic panic." SMAR 2019

[@VWWRENCHIE]

Wake up early and get cranky! Come along as Eric ignites our sense of adventure and gets things started again.The bonus paving footage gives a smooth finish to another SMA victory. Well done!👍

[@robertweir9034]

Another fine SMA production video. I swear that you have staff writers and such working for you. Covered everything. This is why I sit on my ass all the time waiting and watching all these videos. They are entertaining and educational. Thank you Eric for sharing and taking your time on another superb video.

[@robertbiggs4934]

Thanks Eric. Love "helping" you fix vehicle issues! 😁

[@547Rick]

Just like the old days working on vehicles with many distractions. I love it!

[@TheTheomax]

Nothing better then watching a SMA video when I get home from work. After I walk the Beagle of course. What year is this chevy I see its got 175k on it. As always Thank you

[@spelunkerd]

Best ignition video I've seen. There's something useful to just letting the camera roll, with no effort to carefully make separate clips. You also seem to have little difficulty getting quality audio, I wish it was so easy.

[@weldingjunkie]

These trucks are notorious for the ignition switch. I just did a diag on a 2005 Colorado that had a bad ignition switch. Without removing the wheel I just changed the plastic switch at back of ignition since the barrel was ok from the new barrel, and boom started then wouldn’t stay running. Someone cut the security wire trying to bypass the security start. Connected with and boom still runs perfect. You think they’d recall..Thanks for the video.

[@thomasschneider1858]

Who else is sitting at home depot cause their colorado won't start?

[@nolanbrown84]

Carwash for me.

[@ThomasSchneider-m7n]

If you have a DeWalt battery you can jump it

[@nolanbrown84]

@ sadly it's not the starter. I pulled the starter relay and jumped it with a paperclip and the starter turns the engine over just fine. Unfortunately I'm thinking it's a no communication with ECM issue. That or an actual ignition switch issue. Thanks for the suggestion though!!

[@aarontyrrell2931]

Home Depot, Lowe’s, Menards!! Been at all of them and had this problem, who would steal it anyway!!

[@wyattoneable]

Getting in early to satisfy your doubt is pretty cool. Your a man who cares. "or just walk away". Poor Marie couldn't hear you with all that machinery working. Nice catch with the security light going out after 10 minutes. I like being on the tool cart, it's a fun ride when you move us. Nice work Eric, always a pleasure to stop by.

[@scottchamberlain5834]

Very well done sir! I think this will remedy my dad's canyon. Gonna try it, after watching your video. Thank you, and God Bless!

[@darylzero3139]

"Hold on there young lady while I make sure you gave me the right size torx... or just walk away" 😂😂

[@tomp3346]

Actually solved my problem by having a remote start installed but it's now the only way I can start the truck. Theft deterrent light will light up if I wiggle the key in the wrong direction and key switch will not start the truck. Thanks for making the video, knew it was the damned key switch.

[@636gman]

cut a notch in an old screwdriver to push those springs

[@rinunculartoo3006]

Now there's a thinking man.

[@SimplyDiagnostics]

5am, that kind of dedication is what sets you apart 👍nice diag Eric.

[@suzylarry1]

P,s. it is a ratchet not a hammer ! Air on the side of caution , wait before you BREAK , patient young grasshopper patient , and then SHAZAM ! all works. Great video

[@HH-du1yn]

I have a 2009 Colorado very well done. I will attempt. Now I just have to fix yaw rate, passenger front wheel speed communication, steering angle, air bags, no ding or radio more than half the time, and the rack, tire pressure monitor, and temp sensor goes to zero at first warm up. Reset ASAP with scan tool then fine the rest of day. FUN FUN. thank you

[@totersoff-roadadventures6400]

Well done I'm a mechanic sometimes and your video was on point I actually watched it to the end and that doesn't usually happen hahaha. Thanks for the info

[@harhar4607]

Hi A wonderful masterclass!!! Clear,concise & most definitely educational. Your honest & relaxed presentional style is the reason I am watching this video at 6am UK time. Bravo!!! Kind regards.

[@clayhutcherson3681]

Man you just saved me a trip to the shop incredible video thank you for the help

[@aarontyrrell2931]

Nice video! I’m so tired of my 09 Colorado leaving me stranded for 10 min while the system learns my key. Does it every now and again. Thanks GM

[@davidhollfelder9940]

Just run of the “mill” road rework .. rain keeps the dust down .. I just love watching your car repair videos .. esp when working on my own vans when stopping for a break ...

[@moof2]

lol, videos for guys who are not allowed in the garage because of 'insurance' issues. but it's only because i can rarely trust people who work on my cars/trucks, and that i like to learn how things are done. but i trust you, that is sayin something. now that i am retired it's very relaxing to watch you work through issues. oop thay it is !!!

[@sonofmontezuma3732]

Dear Mr O today is our anniversary. Yup 2 years of S.M.A video watching .lol Ah the good times we hv had ,well at least for me always a joy to watch your videos. O my first S.M.A video? The Pierce auto museum video . Thank you so much for making the time to make your videos. And yes I have had those sleepless night

[@charlesdavis9755]

I never subscribed to anyone until I found S.M.A. Excellent. Keep up the good work. By the way, they promised no water hole in front of the shop. Good luck with that.

[@CubasAutomotive]

Lots of great technical terms in this vid.... double donger spring clips, jiggly bits, riggamoro.... 😂😂 You were extra "loopy" this vid! I wonder if it was the lack of sleep? I'm just as bad, if not worse when I don't get my sleep. Forget trying to do diag! 😅😥 Nice to have an SMA vid on my break 😉😊

[@jeremyanthony9300]

Hi Cuba. When's your next video coming ? Did you get my email ? [e-mail]

[@cdonahue4828]

🤣

[@kendazley7230]

Sorry this is a reply WAY after this was posted but I have the same issue on my 2011 and found that you can buy just the switch from Rock Auto for about $15-20 for those that do have the issue. First time I've watched one of your videos and it has been very informative! Thanks Sir!!!

[@slowride55]

You have a lot more patience than I do. That airbag would've met my pry bar long before you got it off!

[@mharradine57]

30 seconds in and I already liked the video. No BS. That feeling is a reality in this field!

[@davetopp105]

On those spring clips you have to push back on, get an old screwdriver and cut a slot on the end with a cut-off wheel. It'll grab the clip and keep from slipping off.

[@xanderlander8989]

I get more excited for these These diagnosis videos than anything else in my feed.

[@chrishuffstetler8832]

Also- I got to thinking about the issue with having to use a flat head screwdriver to push the spring to release the airbag. I took an old screwdriver & cut a notch in the tip and it work great! Just thought I’d share that it worked so much easier.

[@BigDog50001]

Well now that I know you get there at 5AM, I’m going to try calling the shop at that time!! ;)

[@CopCat34]

Eric O Extreme videos are the best. Thanks for showing how to remove the steering wheel.

[@memybikeni9931]

Electronics issues scares the bejeezluz out of me. Think I’ll stick to my old bikes 😂 I love your channel Eric, it’s a useful education whether your a beginner or advanced, there’s something for everyone. Thanks and keep up the good work, Rich from the U.K.

[@steveluken3180]

I always had the illusion that mechanics had a special tool for every troublesome clip or fastener and that I was struggling because I was a silly shade-tree mechanic using incorrect tools. Glad to see mechanics struggle with that crap too! Lol

[@raygonzales2564]

I know that feeling where you can't sleep and its running thur your mind all night ... Awesome Diagnosis

[@fire7765]

Ur a good teacher much respect for your expertise easy to follow explanation.

[@OldManBadly]

Another absolutely entertaining diagnosis... Good job!

[@keithearl8505]

The way you approach and diagnose the problems is interesting , these videos are great learning tools that everyone who thinks is a mechanic should watch

[@goldduster318]

Easy way to pop the airbag out: get something like a 1/4" or 3/16" bolt that doesn't have full thread, cut the threads off, and cut a slot in the end of it with a 3" cutoff wheel. It won't slip off, you'll find the airbag comes out very easily. I had a busted off cheapo extension, but the slot in there and it worked incredibly well.

[@joeturnip4216]

I'm the most Mechanically Inept Person on the Planet. I watched this video under great stress, holding my breath realizing that I would never get this car back together. To me, it's sort of like watching a thriller movie. It scares the mazola out of me but I really like it......

[@rinunculartoo3006]

That was cool, I got up at 5am this morning too, and watched this video. I used to have that same dexterity in my hands as you have Eric, then that awful arthritis came along and the dexterity is gone. Great job on the Colorado, those things considered absolute junk in Australasia. Best avoided.

[@MrBill-xs6bx]

Excellent.... You make it look so easy. And Thank You Always for All The Details.

[@Eremon1]

I love the "No crank No start". If it doesn't crank it ain't gonna start. lol Are new car steering wheels easier to remove? Cause I've only done early 80's cars and they fight me every single time. This is how you know a great mechanic from a poor one. Only a great mechanic stays up at night thinking about work. I hope you have some vacation time set aside Eric. I think you may need it. You sang you hate your job some days, but that isn't true. You wouldn't be half as good at what you do if you hated it. We all know you love what you do and I enjoy you letting us come all for the ride. Cheers.

[@wesleymartin6506]

I've watched your videos for some time now.i am impressed . Give yourself credit. Your smarter then most. If you weren't so far away you'd be the guy ide go to. After the 80 s I'm lost with all the computer nohow needed to work on vehicles.your pretty smart Mr.

[@RonnieTarr-y5w]

I’m working on a 06colorado same issue,your video was very helpful and informative. Thank you Sir.

[@reesebobby99]

Thanks for being so detailed in explaining

[@Mark-vc7rm]

Always a good morning with S M A. Love the knowledge.

[@briantayler1230]

G'Day, that road working machine is very old fashioned. It's replacement, grinds up the old asphalt, mixed in some new material, remelts the mixture, lays the new layer, and the road roller following behind, compresses it, all in one action. I have seen them renew more than a kilometre in a day.

[@georgeswindolljr1980]

Way to go DR.O !!!!!!!! Another fine diagnosis!!!!!

[@jimsharkey8049]

Great video. I’ve had a pass lock problem for a couple years now so I did this exact procedure to my 09 Colorado. Starts up now but time will tell if it fixes the problem. Thank you for such a detailed video. It’s nice to know there are still passionate mechanics out there. I’m definitely buying myself a SMA hoodie for the winter!

[@desifrazier121]

Omg !!!! I look at other videos and never came across yours I gave up trying abut to just give my 2004 Colorado away I had a few times it just wouldn’t crank a couple push me home about quarter of a mile I let it sat came back it start than I part it for a couple months it wouldn’t start tried other ways I’ve seen on KZbin but nothing like what you done thank you so much 5 stars t you thanks so much

[@stevenayala2324]

I have a 87 cut-less & headlights went out while driving back in the day went crazy over it i was a teenager went to sleep my family said i was sleep walking got out side & fixed it fuseable link went out ! The good old days !

[@gixeronethou]

I followed your video and this solved my problem. Thank you for posting this it really helped.

[@dannyscott402]

Thank you very much been having this problem with my truck for a month

[@SouthMainAuto]

Glad it helped

[@alanmatthews5949]

Great video. It is nice that you do not need a 4K scanner to relearn the lock. Air bags still scare me so I pull the battery cable. The monitors will reset.

[@bradolson1102]

Nothing like a south main auto video before I take off riding and fishing....

[@kevinritchie9227]

"Looks like were gonna need some more tools." Yup, story of my life working on a Chevy truck. One dash board, 900 different sizes and types of fasteners...lol

[@Joe_HamRadioGuy]

Its been raining here allmost every day if not every other day, we finally had a good sat this past weekend hoping for another one. Great video Eric thanks for sharing with us.

[@jakemason9436]

Thanks Eric. Entertaining and informative.

[@Roger21989]

Another great video. Love your dedication, an uncommon trait anymore!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Another awesome job Eric O