Chevy Impala - Sat For 2 Years - No Start, No Crank - Part I

[@SouthMainAuto]

*PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT* - If you are watching this video on 8/10/24 or 8/11/24 and you don't fall asleep before the end screen and you see that part II is listed as "Members Only." *DO NOT PANIC* Do not send me nasty emails, don't unsubscribe, don't tell me I am an asshole or a sellout in the comments and *DO NOT CALL MY SHOP* to tell me you can't watch it. The part II will be posted on the 12th at 5pm just like *I ALWAYS DO.* The reason it says members only is because there are some folks choose to support our KZbin channel by becoming a "KZbin Member" and it gives them early access to all videos I put out. Take a breath, slow down, everything is gonna be OK. Nothing has changed. It's still *FREE* like it has been for the past 10 years. Thanks for watching! -Eric O. Join here if you want early access - kzbin.info/door/tAGzm9e_liY7ko1PBhzTHAjoin

[@philh9238]

People need to chill it’s only a KZbin video

[@ekop1778]

LOVES YOUR VIDEOS SIR ALL THE WAY FROM EASTERN, CT!

[@jhonditch4269]

IF I panicked easy I'd be dead a long time maybe years ago

[@Astrand1]

Come on bro you’re an asshole but you’re my kind of asshole. 🤣🤣🤣 thank you for all the great videos bro. I had to look up when ABS was mandated and it was 2012. I was surprised as well that it did not have it. 😁

[@danielmaddox6000]

Your neon CEL light is 🔥

[@MP-po4fp]

There is no other mechanic on YT that can diagnose and be entertaining like this.

[@charlesdesmond6510]

Scotty has 57 years of experience. Don't forget

[@karolponikwicki81]

​@charlesdesmond6510 he's entertaining. But isn't near the tech level of Eric

[@PALMERHANSEN1]

What about that pine hollow fella

[@Richard-or2km]

@@charlesdesmond6510 Don't worry, Scotty WILL never let you forget that.

[@titaniumman_22]

@@PALMERHANSEN1Absolutely…Ivan at Pine Hollow is awesome too. Between Eric and Ivan, it completes my KZbin daily viewing along with a true crime show or two. Take care and have a great rest of your weekend!

[@curtw8827]

The great thing about these videos is we already know the ending, the hero wins.

[@chiefgecko]

Reminds me of Jeff Anderson on YT channel [Jpaydirt] who works on large construction equipment. Each successful problem solved is followed by "Jeff wins!".

[@mikeymike2552]

Its not the destination, but the journey thats important here

[@paulwatson1507]

Since my stroke, I don’t have the energy to wrench like I used to, SMA keeps me up to date on the latest and greatest.

[@AnthonyKendrick-pn2bc]

My uncle was in business well over 50 years with 4 strokes. Keep up the fight and never give up. We're rooting for ya. 👍

[@KA9DSL]

I had a mild stroke 5 yrs ago and I know exactly how you feel, the mind is active but the body isn't.

[@deplorablelibertarian]

Go outside and stand over the hood and just look. Do it for an hour and then go back inside. Let's try to get some gas back in the tank. Start small.

[@LesReeves]

My dad had a big one he could hardly talk that was in 89 treatment has come a long way since ,Hang in there. I know the frustration he was really pissed when he could not do easy things.

[@clarenceswope6706]

​@@KA9DSL N0SPW Is my ham call It is a vanity call from my father

[@tomtke7351]

Radio station owner once commented: "good music is good regardless of genre."

[@keithstudly6071]

Don't you miss AM top 40 formats? A little bit country, a little bit rock'n'roll and then maybe some Brazil 66 with Sergio Mendez. I wonder if kids today know more than 10 songs because they get no exposure to anything they are not expecting unless it's in a movie soundtrack.

[@tomtke7351]

@@keithstudly6071 👍

[@Josh.Straughn]

Groucho Marx Said 'I would never join a club that would have me' I generally agree with this but for SMA I make an exception. 🤣🤣🤣

[@trevorpatton6377]

I almost got burnt on this car a while back thinking it was the BCM after all the tests you just did, come to find out it was the low speed can bus that was shorted through the airbag module, the telltale was no square around the gear selection in the cluster lead me to the low speed CAN bus bar or splice right near that BCM, checked each one for comms and the airbag one was grounded. Pulled the pin, slapped the “comb” connector back in and roberts your mothers brother everything came back online and started like a dream! Not saying its the same problem but darn near similar!!

[@mattyb7736]

That was almost a mother father cocker spaniel moment. Thank (insert deity of your choice here) you didn't leap in and replace the BCM

[@htownblue11]

Eric you are a lot of awesome things, but one of the best is that you are a teacher who is willing to better others by sharing your knowledge. We laugh, smile, sit entertained, and simply enjoy watching you but best of all we learn from you. Stay fantastic brother.

[@JonathanDeaux]

You remind me of a local GOOD mechanic we have. I had a vehicle that had a left o2 sensor code. I replaced the sensor, still had issue. Brought it to him. he located a wire over the transmission that led to left O2 sensor had been chewed by a damn rat. Once he located, I asked how much to repair. He said, If he had to pull transmission, $800, if he could figure something else out without removing trans, $200. He ended up pulling drive shaft, and rear trans cross member, allowing him to splice wire and repair. He charged me the $200, could have easily lied and said he had to pull trans, he didn't. That was 10 yrs ago, vehicle is 2007, still driving strong today!

[@stephenpeterson7479]

1 part, 2 parts, 10 parts, long or short. I'm watching.

[@ronaldbrosius7488]

These troubleshooting videos are the best, we love the long videos, and the part 2,3,4, ext 😂. Great job and video as always!!!

[@jonfriedman9547]

Damn, at a time of nationwide mediocrity, it is so calming and gratifying to watch this fella work through a puzzle. An honest and competent expert. Eric should open his own mechanics trade school in his "spare time"!

[@leemayne9766]

What spare time

[@michaelosullivan1892]

@@leemayne9766hahahaha

[@harrylister804]

Ya learn what you can where you can, and this is a great place for that.

[@c.e.anderson558]

Idk where all these derogatory comments are. Never seen one.

[@c.e.anderson558]

Time to back off and come back tomorrow.

[@algorithm-w7o]

Long, short, or two parts as long as it's from SMA, it's a good day. Thanks, Eric O, and the rest of the crew.

[@nikolateslax1]

I'm 29 and know every single one of these song references 😂 Keep it shakin' Eric! I appreciate you and what you do, sir!

[@peterparker371]

Watching one of these videos always makes my day.

[@bruceshepard1136]

Love the money light sign on the wall

[@mr_ice117]

I had a 2008 impala with the 3.5 V6. Sad to see that impala sit for so long cause mine was the most reliable car i ever own. She hit 330,000 miles no problem before the transmission started to give me trouble. Everything still worked even the AC, never left me stranded on the side of the road for mechanical reasons, but i had the usual dead battery or flat tire but that doesn't count towards that. I do miss miss that car, drove smooth like a caddy and i had a few things done to it so it had more power than your usual impala. Seeing this car and hearing the chimes and lights on the dash brings back memories, seeing the 35 on the temp usually meant something electrical went wrong, not my car but i worked at a dealership as a porter and i noticed seeing 35 for a temp meant a big headache for the mechanic

[@s126695]

I agree.... The most comfortable car I have owned. The first one I bought new. The second one a "Road Hard and Put Away Wet" salvage title. Both great cars.... Just do the maintenance and they never let you down. To bad they do not make these sedans anymore

[@mr_ice117]

@@SinCitySinnerdefinitely agree, I put in a bottle of Lucas transmission fix along with the flush. You could tell it was giving up but it bought me 6 extra years of life on the transmission. Yeah your right about the battery, mine was always in the summer when it gave up, at least it gave me a warning, about a week before it actually died you could hear the starter sound different when starting

[@mr_ice117]

@@s126695agreed, I really do miss that car but at the time I really didn’t have the money to fix it, probably should’ve garaged it instead of getting rid of it

[@farmermiyagi1338]

I had an 05 Monte Carlo in a couple years ago that had same symptoms, but only after it sat in the heat. I did my due diligence, and tested all those things you just tested. Boom! Needs a BCM. 3 BCMs, and several hours of diagnostic time later, I finally got a good one. That feeling in your gut when you plug it in and it doesn't work. The next one had a whole different set of problems. I learned not to go with aftermarket. Cardone wasn't happy after they insisted on talking to me on the phone. XD

[@dwk5234]

Don’t know if I can agree, Eric…I think that you are the sharpest tool in the shed! You apply your brain perfectly, time and time again…amazing!

[@xxW00LYxx]

I love the diagnosis videos, especially "no start no crank". It's like using clues to solve a mystery or a puzzle lol Better than anything on TV!

[@kcarew2]

My husband had an 02 Impala. We had this issue often. I finally figured it out. It was the ignition switch. It took my 10 minutes to change. He was so happy I figured it out. His was intermittent and would leave him stranded. After a while it would just start.

[@rustynails68]

That is what I was suspecting. It thinks that you are using a switch that doesn’t match the assigned impedance. It won’t open the windows so that people can’t break in. You must be a super sleuth.

[@chhansen9813]

Whoa! Ive currently got 4 impalas of this generation and Ive never seen one with a windshield display of the check engine light! Cool! Lol

[@gregeconomeier1476]

My short term memory became problematic after I had Covid in May 2020. Still have issues but not as bad. I hope Mr. O, that yours is a short term issue and not long term. I really enjoy the diagnostic videos. Your method is easy to follow, consistent. I am now able to anticipate your next move and make bets with myself what the problem is and at where it will surface.

[@metalmangle]

A good mechanic that also does his due diligence... No parts cannon here. This is unheard of. :D You also has excellent taste in music.

[@calholli]

"haves

[@Failure_Is_An_Option]

I give the owner a lot of credit. Noticed an issue that was greater than their capabilities or time. Cleaned things up really well, and shipped it off.

[@peterandruska4753]

@2 parts, 3 parts , doesn't matter to me. Always enjoy your analytical style. Thank you!

[@suttoncoldfield9318]

IIRC Ivan got to Part Five fixing stuff on one car

[@keithstudly6071]

Big Wheels a rollin', Gotta keep um rollin', Big wheels a rollin', Movin' ON! (Just love your musical references Eric, especially when they tie into one of my favorite old TV shows).

[@roberthutson2023]

Thank you Eric for your videos, it really changes a bad day to a good day just watching them. Always love to see the issues fixed and also for a great laugh :)

[@Sand-man1124]

Gotta love your parts cabinet, Wilbert’s. Take us with you.

[@keithstudly6071]

When you walk through a junk yard every car is a story and a mystery to explore.

[@supergeekjay]

@@keithstudly6071 I agree. As he walks us through, I think, "What's that car's story?" Kids and parents on a school holiday road trip, laughing singing and joking maybe? Sad to see them sad and lonely, smashed up and in bits after a loyal service 😢

[@douglasphillips1203]

All this electronics diagnostics takes me back to my high school electronics shop class. Good memories!

[@johncooper4637]

Electrical troubleshooting videos are the BEST! All my troubleshooting was back in the 1960s when all you had to worry about on VWs was bad grounds.

[@chrisrock8710]

GAHK My brain went to the same exact lyrics you did at the exact same times!!! I thought I was the only one who lived with this affliction. Throw in some Wu Tang and that about sums up my day. Good to know I’m not a total freak.

[@abw121]

Watching SMA on a Saturday morning waiting for some pre season football! And the stuff that falls out of Eric O’s mouth is amazing? From Rush Hour movie quotes to lines from Alana Morriset songs? You sir are a Renaissance Man! How does Mrs.O or your kids keep up with the stuff tumbling around inside of your head? As always you are a reason for KZbin videos! Thank You…..

[@franknewell7017]

Thanks!

[@mph5896]

Those Impalas have the perfect little rodent house. In the air box before the air filter right on top of the tcm/pcm. Chewing on wires gives them something to do. I had one last year, they used the tcm as a urinal and destroyed that. New tcm and restored Prndl and back in business

[@andrewruble7706]

Can't believe calling for the very expensive "Cat" Scan at the beginning of your diagnosis was really warranted Eric. Seriously nice job in working through the hints it gave you and finding the probable issue. I love the fact even when you thought you knew what you would see in the scan it didn't throw you for a loop. Keep the great videos coming Eric. Appreciate them.

[@ThePickler61]

Holy crap… Eric I don’t know if you remember seeing my comments on some old videos. Got out of auto repair a few years ago, fell off of car repair KZbin since. Until I see this video… my last ass kicker diag before I left the biz was an 08 impala v6, same goofy no crank “kinda no comm” with the BCM. mine was severe enough that the ECM wasn’t getting the wake up signal, and the BCM ended up pulling down the whole bus as a result. Chased broken CAN wires for almost a whole day, before I found a bad ground, spliced into a headlight ground by “the last guy.” I still think about that car, and watching this video is giving me serious deja vu. Thanks for all the great work Mr. O!

[@dissje165]

I can already tell from the title this video will be sick. Hope more of 'no start after parked for long time' repairs coming, love to see you bring dead vehicle back alive

[@anthonyl2082]

No PRNDL display, no power windows, no locks, not a single luxury, like Robinson Crusoe, as primitive as can be....outstanding SMA!

[@drewv1785]

Thank you for this multi-faceted musical interlude! We'll look for Part 2 on Tuesday!

[@hardtopte72]

Another absolutely amazing video!!! Getting them early and supporting your work is totally worth it.

[@Slygrin1]

As an IT professional, I'm in awe of your troubleshooting skills.

[@mikeh2772]

Concur, that level of using ones brain is unheard of these days. I would hire him if I was in the position to do it.

[@danial1229]

You're good Eric. Some of the other car guys I watch do that Members Only crap. I totaly support selling merch or doing events to support your channel but when you start charging people extra to see content that would and should otherwise be free, that's just rude and getting close to pushing the greed button. I am faithful to the channels I watch and would never do any of the things you mentioned and the ones that do are the assholes. If it's members only content, then I just don't get to watch it. No big deal. Keep up the great videos Eric.

[@donniev8181]

We love the long ones and the 2 parters! Thanks for the entertainment, Eric!

[@lvsqcsl]

ABS on Impalas was optional for many years. I know I had a relative that purchased a new Impala and they said they had to pay extra for ABS. I urged them to get it. That car doesn't have the 3800 V-6; I know later Impalas had the 3.6 liter LFA engine and they weren't very good. My first car with ABS was a 1987 Lincoln Mark VII. GREAT VIDEO!

[@Dcar-sp7qx]

my 2001 impala didnt have abs. 2012 and up have the 3.6 LFX, same LFX that is in the camaro. my 2014 limited has the 3.6 LFX. the later model LFX engines were fine, they didnt have as many timing chain issues like the earlier generations.

[@French20cent]

I really like these Impalas and I don't know why. But hey, good to see one of those at your shop 👌

[@matthewmitchell-hl4rn]

I would do just about anything to ever have the opportunity to be able to take an internship with you sir. I'm an aspiring mechanic and every time I watch your videos I am able to learn and laugh, both. So thank you

[@williamgagnonroadboxservice]

I love the long ones and it’s always great to get seconds so let’s look for that part two You show and explain every move you make it make it easy for the DIYer to do what you do thank you, Eric

[@weshawkins7165]

I love these who done it videos. In all my years, about 6, watch your videos I don’t remember ever hearing a train go by.

[@rbailey225]

LOL Mr. O......I was in Folsom visiting the in-laws when I watched this. You were all over the place, musically speaking.

[@isaacwalker7863]

Love all the song lyrics lol. The amount of space in my brain taken up by song lyrics and tv/movie quotes is probably why I can’t remember anything!

[@Critt2]

Your the best, learning a lot. Love the trains in the background.

[@mikkelwynkoop1014]

What Saturday night! SMA and Revenge of the nerds trilogy for my background enhancement. 😂😂😂😂 Thanks for the confidents to go down the electrical rabbit hole on my own trucks.

[@lightcapmath2777]

One of your best videos Erick. We were all with you in that cramped area doing "our" do-diligence diagnostic to solve this issue. GM is the problem but not the solution we are here to see. Blessings DVD:)

[@lightcapmath2777]

Thank you SMA and family. DVD:)

[@jeffmiller6100]

I wish the people that complain about paying a shop for their time and material could watch this video to help understand that the manufacturers are the ones that actually make everything so labor-intensive . And some of the blame lies with John Q public wanting all the dewdads The conclusion will be interesting I'm sure❤

[@markr478]

Nice diagnosis- very logical thought process to pinpoint the problem.

[@juliomulero1315]

The shop cat! Love it! 🐈‍⬛

[@scientist100]

SMA has brackets lol, I myself was thinking about this as well because I always loved the idea of having a nice smile lol, hopefully one day when I can have the spare cash in 4-5 years.

[@nicholasfrediani9466]

I dig the music references and two part videos. Keep doing your thing my brother.

[@renereyes4999]

Yaay! A trip to Wilbert's in next video! Can't wait. 😅😊

[@joshbobst1629]

I just watched a forty-eight minute video about fixing a seventeen year old Chevy sedan. That's talent.

[@jatco84]

Love the 'Cat scan' interaction... for starters....!!

[@moomae1]

Best part is the baby talk to the kitty. I still like the wrenching. 😊

[@markfox5171]

A mechanic like Eric is worth spending money on. I do most of my own work because I have so much difficulty finding someone like him. If I lived near SMA i would sell my tools 😂

[@MobileAutomotiveServices]

Among my homemade tools: a simple 9-volt battery. If I wanted to confirm the bcm as the only bad component, I would connect the battery to that 5v pinout and test my offline components. Maybe even try to crank the motor. Even though it's a 9v battery, it generally does not provide enough amps to burn out anything downstream. I think you confirmed the bcm. My nearest junkyard is about a half hour drive in good traffic, so I do extra tests in case I might need another part... try to save trips back/forth.

[@carloserazo1286]

What’s with the Spanish? You still got it sister keep them long ones coming, videos!😂 some body in Europe trying to diagnose a GM BCM it’s looking at this video and thinking you are god jajajajaja good old American engineering

[@vincesacca5025]

I want to tell you I have been watching you for a couple of years. I found you a while back. You are a darn good mechanic.

[@danfalley9296]

Thanks Eric. Still enjoy watching your videos after all these years.

[@chrisrasmussen2982]

Always love Luna making an appearance.

[@riblets1968]

I was actually able to follow this process and I found this video to be very informative. Much appreciated!

[@grahamcooper3399]

I'm really digging Eric's glasses! Absolutely dead serious. I already wear glasses, but would be super-handy to have a pair for close-up work that separate and come together with a magnet. Looking forward to Part 2! Thanks for the video, Mr. O!

[@hasletjoe5984]

Finally, I got one of the "if I can do it, you can do its" Mr O refers to. I too am constantly question the engineering (Or lack there of) for the placement of stuff. Now I have to go watch the conclusion of this thrilling challenge. Thanks You sir! Great calm (Mostly) video. Thank you again.

[@clind4099]

I owned a 2008 Chevy Impala and it had ABS brakes. From what I could find it was an option for a long time. Don't know if it was was like air bags and made mandatory or if the manufacturers just though it was important enough to eventually make it standard equipment. That Impala was one of the best cars I ever owned. But I take very good care of all my cars and do all the work on them myself. Rarely in the past there have been things I just cannot do myself, but haven't taken a car in for repair for at least 10 years.

[@glassvial]

Great diag, looking forward to the junkyard walk in part 2!

[@loisrinehart6755]

Your videos can be 5 minutes or 5 hours. 1part or 5 part, it doesn't matter. I love them all. You are great to watch sir. Have a great day and great weekend. Thank you.

[@hawkdsl]

I enjoy the wiring EP's the most. Th methodical thought process is just awesome. Really changed how I think about wiring in cars.

[@RGB06084]

Damn it: I was sipping my wine when Eric says it is now 09:31 and it's the BCM's time of death. Almost spit it out due to laughing!

[@alcastillo4901]

Love your page. Been a fan for couple of years now. Keep up the great work.😊

[@nagisaayanami]

Woah! Those are cool glasses!

[@davidr8750]

Enjoy your videos. Thanks for being a stand up and stand out technician.

[@billnone3173]

speakin for myself... these troubleshooting process video's are the best on the internet.. excellent process explination... good job sir.

[@roberthutson2023]

System of a down was such a great influential band, loved listening to them growing up

[@Michael-yi4mc]

I’m addicted to Sugar.

[@Dustin_the_wind]

Just be sure you aren't the one, who likes the pretty songs, yet don't know what they mean. But you are, because if you weren't, you wouldn't be saying what you are. I was once too, to be fair. I love music, but it is pernicious with a duality that feeds an ultimate irony. And before you say anything, I'll just say, "sure brother". Read ALLL of the lyrics, to Alll songs. Do this for years. Note common sayings, references, and repeated symbolism that spans for decades. It's the great show, that will blow your mind. If you think that's crazy.. well bud, you haven't seen anything yet.

[@Richard-or2km]

Have an old GM truck, sat for eight years, cleaned the tank, new fuel pump. filter oil change started right up and still running today pushing almost 500,000 orig. on the clock. I like the old school stuff better. I had it under coated from new so no rusty frame, wheel wells surprisingly even with all the rain and snow, slush in it's lifetime.

[@Clearanceman2]

The peak of GM econocar engine technology. 3.5 liter. Now they have POS 1.4 and 2.0 turbo engines to meet CAFE. If the customer took this car most places they'd tell them to scrap it IMO So good job.

[@BigBoxDodge2020]

I like the longer videos and the 2 part or 3 part series. And by the way, a great camera work Eric.

[@turner0224]

Thoughts and prayers out to you guys, I read this morning that Corning and Bathe were hit pretty hard by the tropical storm. Hope this finds you guys safe and healthy .

[@alistairblaire6001]

Nice level headed and logical approach

[@paulbinmo]

No worries Mr. O! We’ll see you next time! 👍

[@mikechiodetti4482]

Good diagnostics. So, on to part 2. Nice to see Mrs. O and Luna.

[@paulchinn5981]

Awesome job Eric, i couls never fall asleep or get bored watch you you fix things..lol

[@petermccoll469]

Super diagnostic procedure. very enjoyable video. What more could you ask? This is great Thanks!

[@JoeMcHale-gv1bm]

Excellent, Eric you make it look all to easy!

[@chrisforker7487]

Love these detective videos!

[@GrantZPrice]

Gonna wear my SMA merch to the derby tonight, as God intended😅

[@robstar293]

Catscan. Love your sense of humour!

[@bassiclymike]

Impressive detective skills there Mr. Holmes. Watson would approve. Nice tunes references too. Hey man, look at me rockin' out I'm on the video...

[@davidkettell1073]

I chased a no crank no start on a 09 Cobalt for three days on and off and finally tracked it down to no ground on the crank relay. . Ran a seperate ground wire and she has been purring like a kitten ever since . GM likes to run all their grounds to one place on the tranny where of couse it can corrode the best.

[@devicemechanix9049]

Dude, is your finger real? Love the content! You’ve helped me a lot!

[@777firstlovedme]

This repair would've happened a lot quicker if you had used blue tape on that module.😂 Great video Eric.

[@BobOtto-PlantDr]

Great video Eric!