Chevy Venture Van - The Customer Gave Up And Says It's My Turn!

[@tylerchristineferman4714]

I'm the proud owner of this Venture, actually it is my wife's. I'm a SMA youtube superfan and I will say that all aspects of the service I got at SMA was fantastic including the price. Eric called me when he completed the repair and he was very generous with the information and time he gave me - that really impressed me. Regarding, NY state inspection and frame rot, the NY regulation states "frame/chassis can't be severally rusted at the suspension attachment points" so the rust holes on the rockers are ok however, I do plan on rivoting them closed. BTW, I use fluid film to keep the rust off but for this to be successful, I need to spray it twice a year. Thanks again SMA!!!!

[@stanciemerych1448]

With over 200K, it's impressive. I have had a colleague who owned the similar Pontiac Montana, but it had the famous blown gaskets occur.

[@davidbaldwin2729]

the rest of us superfans are jealous that you got Eric O to fix your van, cheers

[@dosgos]

We had a Rendezvous to almost 300k. The IAC and TPS sensors were tricky to diagnose for throttle/idle/drivability issues. The EGR valve and tube get clogged so clear carbon from them. Clean the throttlebody. I suppose you had a lot of ABS failures; usually the wires near the wheels but the rear connector corrodes too.

[@davidjones8680]

You and your car are now famous, SMA famous, especially so as Mrs O made an appearance too. I hope it just keeps on keeping on for you. ​@@stanciemerych1448

[@mediocreman2]

Keep that car going, it's great to see people keeping their overcar running, even though 2004 still doesn't seem old to me.

[@kenmohler4081]

You can do these over and over and over. We will still keep watching. Love these wire chases.

[@SteelheadTed]

Yup! My favorite.

[@strokermaverick]

You, can never watch too many wiring videos!😃

[@darnoldie]

Yeah, I'm with ya on that one. Wiring issues can be most challenging.

[@wk7060]

Love these wire problems too.

[@samgreer8596]

Come for the wire chase, stay for the stand up comedy.

[@jordanvargovich]

How is it 60k plus people watched this video and not even 10k liked it. Come on people this man is a master at what he does. Show some love

[@MazichMusic]

Most channels get about 10% likes on the views. A great stat would be 25%. It's sad because creators put a lot of time in and depend on the monetization.

[@tubetime39]

@jordanvargovich I think some get focused on vid to the end & forget. Some.I get into a good vid a few minutes & go back to like before continuing. Here with E O ( I'm newer here) I like before watching. I already know. People are so disrespectful. I'm already thinking , I ( @73 & not much income) have kick a little donation E's way. I've always paid side job techs extra $ then what they quoted me vs dealership. I save and get it done right ? Heck yes they deserve a tip !

[@ericpigg2689]

You make a good point. I love these videos, and I am a subscriber, but I rarely think to click like while watching them.

[@donakahorse]

what's number 1 priorty? you! smooth Mr. O, smooth

[@Yawwee]

That was a great line Eric.....I'll keep that in my back pocket for when I'm in the dog house !!!!!

[@dddevildogg]

Old English proverb: Happy Wife Happy Life American Factoid: If Momma's not happy,nobody be happy

[@CraigArndt]

Cool the Autel is back, nice!

[@RoRo-kc8zv]

Eric got game

[@tubetime39]

Their interaction is good. A plus for Eric's video's. A ++

[@uluz2a6]

Thanks so much for not editing out the "errors" you make. That pin 55 example was excellent! Real world repair

[@jyao5409]

He was super lucky that the computer wasn't damaged due to the test light touching the wrong terminal

[@Big_Loo]

What were the freaking odds that there was the same color wire in the same hole in both connectors tho.

[@BABA-ws5eo]

It is inspiring to see that even the expert can go off track, but you have to keep calm, not get frustrated, and keep on going.

[@goodcitizen64]

​@@BABA-ws5eobeen there and it cost me a cpu and I've got a short fuse! Thus, I stay frustrated and one reason I'm retired! Lol I don't even work on our own vehicles anymore but that's more from being a disabled veteran!

[@LTVoyager]

I believe that is the same tape Rotax uses on airplane engines. It is good stuff.

[@carlevans7966]

If you need to drop the tank, it's always full, and if you need to test drive it, it's empty 😅

[@SouthMainAuto]

Facts

[@Den69RS96]

"When he goes to the car show and he has his hood up, if the judge sees that, it's a no go." LOL

[@ozzykrahn806]

i have autism and i like being a bit of a mechanic, this guy can explain things in a way i understand

[@halleffect1]

he's a master tech and teacher and somehow way too humble at the same time

[@ElXNRN00]

Same here, I was thinking I should start recording myself in the garage so I don’t seem so weird talking out loud like this when I’m working alone!

[@50Quid-d3x]

​@@ElXNRN00as long as you do not become multiple people talking to each other all at the same time or start having conversations with imaginary friends like I do... then I think you are probably OK!

[@donk7978]

Classic Eric O line. Standing between him and a 13th place trophy. Hilarious. 😂

[@derdan20]

When my dad had a service station (1963), there were lights, starter and the ignition that were simple to troubleshoot. Today techs need to have more electrical training than ever, but they still have to have the basic mechanical skills. The troubleshooting seems to most always involve understanding the control and data acquisition circuits along with the mechanical. Eric, way to go getting the electrical/ electronics training that has given you the skills to troubleshoot so well. I started my career as an helicopter mechanic specializing in avionics. Your skills would match most of the aircraft techs that I have known.

[@randybeard6040]

Sadly so many Young Mechanics at Dealerships do not have much experience and many Dealerships will not Hire Good Experienced Mechanics as they demand more Salary...

[@MDAdams72668]

@@randybeard6040 If you are smart enough to diagnose em you are also smart enough to do almost ANYTHING else I did ok as a diag specialist(went from shop to shop diaging the "impossible") 88-2010 BUT I charged 150/hr at the end

[@johnbrossack3791]

Spot on. If the scanner does not show anything, a lot of these techs don't know what to do because they don't take the time to learn how any given system is supposed to operate.

[@RejectReality97]

Yeah and he bought a 2 story house on over an acre, put his kids through college, and had plenty to spare. Now we're making just above McDonald's wages. But we're the spoiled ones...😂

[@mph5896]

I pulled a turbo/exh manifold off in 1.5 hours on a 3.5 Ford. Book time is 7 for the entire job. Another car, I have been chasing a network issue causing a drain, because the cluster is staying on. I have about 10 hours into that one. It's getting stupid complicated diagnosing electrical. 4 networks into a gateway module 🙄

[@airmailman1971]

Love the saying: "My number two priority is customer service. My number one priority is my wife." I couldn't agree more!!!!! Come to watch a video and get wisdom in the process...

[@The_Redkween]

Nothing is more permanent than a temporary solution that works.

[@bigclivedotcom]

Another fine investigation.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Thank you sir 👊🏼

[@harrywalker5836]

@@SouthMainAuto 13:53.. no missus 'o'... its not a 1974 f100.. they collect wires from different owners & end up a rats nest.. ausie..

[@harrywalker5836]

@@SouthMainAuto 38:27.. how does it get a clearence, safety, with holes in the chassis.. that would be crushed here in aus..

[@luismolina4895]

31:17 I have been watching SMA for about 8 years. This has been the first time I have heard Eric say “BMW”. As a BMW technician I am happy we have been mentioned.

[@doug4834]

I liked when you said, your number 1 priority is Mrs O. Good man.!!!!!

[@harrywalker5836]

girlfriend once aked, who do you love more. me or your car.. i said my car.. because without it. i cant come & see you.. SMACK.. they just dont understand priorities..

[@peterhodgkins6985]

Another one nicely done by Eric "Wirehound" O.! I never tire of these electrical chases and always (without exception) end up learning something new.

[@dougyoung3896]

He sure got a nose for green crusties !

[@Xearo101]

What an absolute master class in professionalism and thoroughness. Clean repair and a great video as always. Thank you sir

[@JoeUrbanYYC]

I'm impressed at the lack of rust under that van. Well other than that one jagged rust hole, what the heck was that all about?

[@emkayusa]

They didn’t spray in the cavities. Which is what I do whenever I buy a new car. I just got a Ram 2500 and spent about 4 hours undercoating that thing, inside every cavity, in and out of the frame, every bolt and nut. My wife’s car, a 2018 Forester has zero rust anywhere. I live in Buffalo not far from Eric.

[@johneddys2351]

This van has been sprayed with fluid film or other such corrosion inhabitants. My guess is it's a southern van that came north and got fluid filmed a few times for its second life in NY.

[@Alan2E0KVRKing]

@@johneddys2351 The guy who owns it commented that he sprays it twice a year!

[@WickWickWACK]

20:32 only reason why I'm here 😂❤😂

[@blueridgestickshift]

Props to whomever is keeping that old girl alive. As a born and raised ex-Midwesterner I can confirm these vans would rot away within 5 years of new. Unless it was a couple years old or newer or didn't get driven in the winter, you almost never saw one of these that didn't have blown out rockers. Given the condition of the rest of the car, it would be considered well maintained for what it is in the Salt Belt. Seems like you almost never see these anymore, even in a more temperate climate. I hope the owner pays attention to the roof as well as the undercarriage. These liked to develop huge holes where the luggage rack mounted to the roof. Ask me how I know...

[@1negev1]

Wilbert's not a sponsor but yet you gave him one hell of a plug with your T shirt today

[@jerrymccullough688]

They should be a sponsor! 😀

[@vietnamvet6726]

Back in the day they use to put the "brains' in the air box to keep them cooler since they had a tendency to heat up when in use. When running the flow of air kept the brain at a reasonable temp.

[@harrywalker5836]

i think a lot of people have there brain in a box these days.. ausie..

[@arubanjames]

I love that Mrs. O brings you a cup of Joe. She is the icing on top of your videos. You do a perfect job of blending and blurring the line between fun and funny and serious learning.

[@DIYDaveOK]

I honestly kept expecting you to say "Let's flush this toilet..." 😂 Been watching too long 😂. Thanks as always, Eric!

[@wadecornwell8896]

New cars are so expensive, it's truly a blessing to have someone like you able to keep the old stuff going.

[@gregbellinger5765]

All mechanics make mistakes from lack of skill, knowledge., etc..Then are mechanics who have the knowledge, experience, and a willingness to keep solving the problem until they know what to do to fix the problem(s). This website videos and commentary are the second kind of mechanic. Thanks, Eric. GB

[@MickayG]

For a 2004, 200k plus, NY vehicle, that looks almost like brand new underneath!

[@tompetrushka1627]

Breaking 7 out of 6 tabs is my average most days. Thanks for the video and the laughs, good job as always.

[@gregeconomeier1476]

The best result from the wire chasing videos is that they prove electrical problems are not "impossible" to figure out in a short period of time. Keep on keeping on Mr. O.

[@johnpereira822]

04 was gonna say it’s gotta be a rot box underneath but it’s actually pretty clean

[@SouthMainAuto]

Yeah not to bad really

[@WickWickWACK]

Especially NY

[@dlschgo]

A cat scan would have eliminated the mouse nest theory.

[@stevengabalis4986]

Yep.

[@michaelbegay9573]

Dogs do MRI, but cats scan? (insert rimshot sound effect here). 😀😄😆🤣🐶🐈‍⬛

[@CrimeVid]

You need Wes's dog to find the meeces !

[@sagewolf-lk7qc]

garage panther.

[@topher8634]

These vans are fairly problem free. Lot of them still on the road down here in the southeast. The 3100 and 3400 had the infamous plastic intake gasket failure and the A/C condensers would leak, but that was the only major items I've seen. FelPro makes a nice metal/rubber substitute for the OEM plastic junk.

[@brendenaerosmithfarr8226]

The 3400 is a great engine. Not as good as let’s say the 3800. We had a 2002 Montana. Only main or problem we had was the lower intake gaskets blew at 30k . Other than that it was a very reliable van

[@alantrimble2881]

@@brendenaerosmithfarr8226A friend’s father bought a new Warner Bros. edition Chevy Venture in ‘99. His grandchildren were toddlers at the time. They’re nearly 30 now & he still has that van. He actually paid a body shop to replace the rusted out rocker panels some years back. He’s in his 80s now. The van will likely live as long as he does.

[@buddybarker8511]

I had one of these vans , after 4 transmissions in 4 years I sent it off to die at auction

[@knurlgnar24]

Yep, these are very solid vehicles and after working on and owning multiple 3100's and 3800's I'd say the 3100/3400 were actually better systems. The transmissions are some of the best ever made in my opinion, they just lack some cooling capacity so if you abuse them they fail. If you don't abuse them they last forever.

[@stevemccauley5734]

The 3100 & 3400 were both garbage. Many many shops made a lot of money off of them for lower intake gasket failure & pushrods bending. Hence why GM finally dropped them. I have no idea what you’re going on about lol. There was also the 3400 DOHC version in a few cars that was kind of neat but it was just an experiment that basically failed as well. The 3800 was the rock solid V6 option.

[@shanestrains2849]

Love chasing wires with SMA crew. My favorite videos, watching you do it is always a good catchup on fundamentals!

[@derekmcwhirter9336]

Whats up Mr O, just gotta say ive been watching your channel for many many many years and its never let me down. Always informative and thorough, you just dont find mechanics like this. Ive learned alot from you and never miss a video. Your diagnostic skills are unmatched. Not trying to be some weird fanboy lol, just truly impressed and inspired through your videos.

[@drytoast1755]

man need to get this guy to million subs

[@jonathansanchez8391]

God bless you , I just wish every mechanic would be as attentive and thorough as you and your amazing shop

[@davidbelville2463]

Eric looking good with his fresh Wilbert's shirt and fresh hair cut!

[@taylorsutherland6973]

Oh man, seeing that big flat plastic coolant bottle over the LF inner fender brought back many memories of brown sludge and the early Dexcool days. I worked on many on these. Intake gaskets, head gaskets....oh the 3100 and the 3400! Mmmmm

[@wallingj68]

As much as these video's are the same, to us it's an exercise as we try to match your though process and see if we can guess the outcome. Great exercise for our brain, and if it's an easy video for you to make an post, it's a win/win for all! Huzzah!

[@m-11]

Fill the tank to full, clear codes, keep tank filled over 7/8 for all emissions sensor tests except evap to enter ready state. Go get your sticker. Evap tests won’t run with a tank > 7/8 or < 1/8. Nys allows one emissions readiness to be incomplete for a 2004. Buys you time to fix it while having a new sticker.

[@mikemiller3565]

Always nice to see the whole process for repairs by SMA. Some others diagnose and show final only. Eric even shows issues and keeps it entertaining.

[@DarrenSteele-mx3ks]

"First priority? YOU DUH! " You and Mrs.O I love it anyways great content!

[@BigBoxDodge2020]

I have a 1999 Toyota Camry V6 automatic, w/ lots of Bells and whistles, and everything works. I live in the PNW and weather's not the greatest ever, except this summer. And my cars stay in great shape. Keep'm clean and maintenance. I do it all myself. It has 286,000 miles on it. Nothing major has been replaced. No visible rust either!!!

[@GunfighterWyo]

The great Mrs. O supports her husband. Great to see Eric find the problem. The broken wires are the bane of Eric's existence. But never fear, Eric is here.

[@99andrianmonk]

Mrs. O's comments are priceless - "this old thing have just 3 wires.." Too funny. Thanks for bringing us along. Can never get too much SMA. Whether it be brake videos or chasing down broken wires. Keep them coming.

[@French20cent]

1) "- Customers say satisfaction is my #2 priority. - And number 1 ? - You. Duh." Daaaanng that was smooth. 2) I am impressed by the condition of this van and the dedication of the owner, kudos 👍

[@craigroth8710]

Loved Mrs. O's comment, "whats this thing got like 3 wires"!!!

[@stevendouglas6593]

When you said “go right to the source”, I immediately thought “and ask the horse, he’ll give you the answer that you’ll endorse”. Loved Mr Ed.

[@Wheel_Horse]

Hockey tape works pretty well also. Probably cheaper too. Just don't use the camouflage color... makes it hard to find the harness bundle in the future!

[@jackraintree4351]

Coffee out of the blue shows she really cares it's the small simple things that make it worth while 😅

[@kenmohler4081]

It is kinda hard to feel that Tesa tape on an iPad, but it looks a lot like friction tape. My father used to fix everything with friction tape.

[@scottzehrung4829]

Hockey Sticks too.

[@jonsaircond8520]

I had a 2000 Venture and sold it in 2008 and it was a good van. I wanted my wife and kids to have something a little newer and it needed head gaskets due to the Dexcool junk. Would have probably bought another GM van had they still been making them

[@Mike_Engel]

Love how you work the problem(s) and by testing not guessing...... Thanks for the video and showing what REAL CRAFTMANSHIP is about...

[@schneidely]

Her under belly was in pretty good shape for an empire auto. A testament that oil spray works to slow down the cancer.

[@robbrobb2161]

Excellent. Love watching you troubleshoot these problems. Get to learn along with entertainment. Robb

[@fredjacobs9654]

Another great day at SMA School . Where were you when I first started? Great time as always, thanks.

[@danlemke6407]

Always a plus to know schematics and the legends to identify what you are looking for. On furnaces, AC, or even large appliances, the schematic will come with the unit. I wish vehicles did the same. The stupid Clymer type manuals are almost useless and will have you chasing chapter after chapter to finally see that the problem is beyond the scope of the book. I am glad you have told us how to get this information for each vehicle, as I don't see how you could possibly do what you do without them. I gotta thank you for these lessons and like many others here, can watch all the diags that you do with complete interest. I know it gets old for you, but you do so many. Anyways, I talk too much... Thanks heaps for not giving up on us and putting out great vids.

[@KarateSensei71]

It is never the same video when we all get to see Mrs. O. That is what keeps us coming back.

[@glynjones8187]

Love watching you work, TESA tape is great until 10 years down the line you need to take it off and it's just self amalgamated goo lol

[@billziegmond4943]

I sometimes think I have mental issues. I work on computer networks. Most of my days are chasing wiring issues. What do I do when I get home. Watch Eric O chase wiring issues. I get extreme pleasure watching him solve his wiring problems. I may need some help. 🤣🤣

[@athletikonaol]

Mrs O came with coffee and good Karma. Then the magic started to happen... well, a few minutes later. Nice work!

[@warbirdwf]

These chase down broken wires or other issues bring me back for more of your videos. Bonus when the stealership or other hack repair shop missed something that you identified and fixed. As a mechanic myself, it's satisfying when you fix something on a car or part that others couldn't.

[@phillperry487]

I'm amazed at the rust.....us warm climate guys are spoiled!

[@braaapattack2937]

That’s minor rust here

[@Mike44460]

Warm climate, guys! I got news for you, pal. I have a couple of vehicles that look as nice or better underneath than many warm climate vehicles. Mine, go in the garage in early October and reappear mid-May. It is pretty disgusting what one NE Ohio winter does to a vehicle. But as I have said to people on the southern east coast, Myrtle Beach, I can move more snow than you can saltwater.

[@petrnemecek4379]

Road salt does that, snow and cold is ok if you are somewhere where they dont use salt on roads.

[@jeffl4810]

Rust? What rust?🤪 We barely get a decade out of our vehicles due to tons of road salt and somewhat mild winters

[@ChrisLincolnHomes]

You can always tell who you have a connection with when they start quoting Count, Vic and many others in every video. Very nice Eric.

[@sicily6740]

I'll bet Chevy didn't expect that vehicle would still be running after 240,000 miles. Most owners would have dropped the car off at Wilbert's; this guy is really determined.

[@tiredagain6722]

Kudos to the guy for keeping the rust under control!

[@chrisfreemesser]

Mr. O...doing Christopher Walken....doing the Count from Sesame Street? Life is good 😁

[@joeblow6786]

Wow I hadn't read this before I commented. I'm glad someone agrees

[@stanciemerych1448]

Needs more cowbell

[@alex1949]

Just missing the thunder and the "ah-ah-ah" laugh.

[@rtz549]

At Walmart or harbor freight; pick up some of those hanging shop lights you can daisy chain together for more light. About to get into the dark part of the year.

[@darkerbinding6933]

Yup, I'll watch pretty much anything you put online. I would like to see some new BBQ/Smoking videos.

[@trekOCLVone]

I had a Venture Van for a loaner for a month. It was a really nice van to drive.

[@freetolook3727]

233 thousand miles and twenty years in The Great Industrial Northeast, underneath doesn't really look all that bad with the exception of that one blowout! 😂

[@ashleyrosevear4319]

Eric, you're a crack up. But the star of the show, is Mrs O. Her cameos are the icing on the cake. But your humour makes for a compelling watch. Methodical diagnosis and clear explanation. Keep it up and we will keep watching, well done...

[@brucehobbs1734]

Mr O is making a show!

[@1973retrorabbit]

I can confirm for you, that Tesa tape is almost ubiquitous, in European market cars... Even in brands formally owed by GM, so Buick/ Chevrolet over in the USA, are usually Vauxhall here (Opel in the EU), use Tesa tape to loom cables, I'm actually surprised American brands don't use it, at least as much. It's good gear.

[@BrianS_IN]

Come on! Tell Mrs O. you need at least 2 wires for the 8 track with the Kraco Speakers from K-Mart! duh

[@mikes21348]

I got my Kraco at the Big N. 😂

[@BrianS_IN]

@@mikes21348 😂

[@justliberty4072]

The Jensen's were too expensive.

[@KenOcon-uz3dl]

I laughed out loud when Mrs. O said “you need a schematic diagram for this? Doesn’t have like only three wires” that cracked me up come to find out it was the third wire that was bad ha ha ha ha

[@MrHunt1701]

God I LOVE TESA TAPE Almost as good as CHEVY THUNDER!

[@AndreasHannoverSL]

For grins and giggles only: It is impossible for American tongues to pronounce Tesa as in the original 🙂

[@BillyThomas-p2q]

Doing a good job Eric 👏 good job that the wife his ther to help you mate lol ❤❤🎉🎉😂😢

[@jeroensep]

For anyone looking for the Tesa-tape. Tesa is the brand. The partnumber below is the 19mm 3/4" wide variant. Tesa® PET-Fleece Tape - 51608 - 19mm

[@stevemccauley5734]

It’s actually called friction tape. But yes you are correct. Tesa is a brand name. If you know what to call it, pretty much any part store will have it or be able to get it. Lowe’s carries it as well.

[@rtz549]

@@stevemccauley5734oddly Walmart has it too on their cheesy hardware aisle with the electric related stuff.

[@ShannonCoffey-l6b]

@@stevemccauley5734 Hey, Thanks for ,letting us know it is friction tape. I have not seen that since I was a kid, 60 years ago.

[@alex1949]

My mom is German and calls tape "Tesa film", just like we call tape "Scotch tape", even if it's a different brand. Same as Kleenex...etc.

[@mrpiccolo23]

Is this the same stuff some dude called "jap wrap" ?

[@LeewardStudios]

28:11. Customer satisfaction #2 - that was smooth Mr. O

[@me5ponk454]

I don't know why, but i lol'd when i saw the "Wilbert's U-pull-it" shirt

[@tallpaulsynd]

I was in Rochester last week and saw a Wilbert’s truck. It reminded me to look at the map for Avoca so I could see my favorite KZbin content provider. Unfortunately I didn’t have the time and it was Saturday. Beautiful area, so many trees unlike southern Utah.

[@MBoyer-ng6ok]

Give the owner a gold medal for keeping that vehicle running over 200K and 20 years! Brought it through the rust and electrical mysteries...It can be done. George W. Bush was President when this came off the line. And with Eric in the corner for tricky fixes, he may have another decade (keep it drenched in Fluid Film in winter!).

[@matopezuta2050]

Thought I was going to have to get another roll of tape for the shop. Then looked up Tesa Tape, sounds like it's basically a more expensive version of the 3M Friction Tape I've been using for years. Since I don't work on BMWs guess I'll just stick with the Friction Tape.

[@ronaldbrosius7488]

First comment 😮😂!! Try clear nail polish for the poke holes, works way better then any thing else, liquid electrical tape is a mess, takes long to dry. Clear nail polish looks clean, and drys pretty quickly, seals great!!

[@funbags6471]

Never thought of that actually

[@COBRO98]

Not to be a nerd but it's also highly combustible. If it were me, and it isn't.. I'd probably elect not to use it near high heat sources.

[@adamkane3736]

​@@COBRO98 Probably only until it's dry.

[@stevewhite3424]

He's been using nail polish and liquid electrical tape for years

[@COBRO98]

@@adamkane3736 As the acetone is gassing off it's flammable, yes. But even dry it will still catch fire outright. I've used some in a pinch but all I'm saying is I wouldn't use it near the exhaust pipes.

[@aberobinson1]

I have 2 Montana vans and a Silhouette. I'm down south so I don't have to worry about rust. These vans aren't so bad. That's the best I can say about them.

[@averywellsand888]

That counting sounded more like Christopher walken

[@robpeters5204]

Love your method process Eric! You are always on point and you run the problems down. I want to know why aren’t more mechanics out there skilled or even have a little knowledge of what you do? All of the mechanics here and I’m using that term very loosely, why arent they capable of doing the job like you do? All they do is read the screen and throw parts at the vehicle. If it still doesn’t work they throw more parts at it until you are now refinancing your home to pay the fking bill. Don’t they teach your method of the job? I was just about to drive 4 hours to bring my vehicle to you since I can’t get a straight answer from 3 GM dealerships for a friggin 2011 Acadia. It’s not like it’s a brand new model or within a couple years old. They should know this thing like the back of their own hand.

[@steveschaff8848]

Like others comments we can't get enough wire chasing diags

[@Jimmyky77]

Agree, , , Great Diagnostic Skills 🧐

[@johnnymossville]

I was expecting a family of squirrels to come out of that rust hole.

[@thecuss6817]

You'd be proud of me. Well, apparently while my oldest daughter was borrowing my 1998 Frontier a packrat or similar chewed through the AC lines to the drier pressure switch and also the horn wires. I got the harness released from under the horizontal support and removed electrical tape to get to the intact wire ends; the connectors were usable, will solder to the patch-wires. Update: All fixed, soldered on new wires, AC and horn work. I could release the wiring harness from under the front metal support bar, and open it up to get to the chewed-off wires. Fortunately the connector for the pressure switch on the AC drier was salvageable.

[@TStheDeplorable]

Your videos are not all the same. You could do ten videos in a row of you chasing down a faulty wire and each one would either teach us something new about wiring systems, or encourage us that the problem can be found if you just approach it methodically. Electricity is very intimidating and mysterious to many of us, and you help demystify it. But I know of lifelong mechanics who refuse to touch electrical issues.

[@ltcg]

Love the Tesa tape! I use it for all underhood repairs. On a harness that's falling apart, I'll remove the poly and give it a double wrap of Tesa.

[@terrynations2243]

Wow 20 year old GM poly loom that didn’t fall apart when you touched it! lol every old Chevy I have has poly loom that will fall apart if you look at it sideways

[@knurlgnar24]

You must live somewhere very hot. Here in the midwest I own several GM vehicles the oldest of which is nearly 40 years old. The poly loom is still flexible.

[@emkayusa]

@@knurlgnar24That was my thought too, lol.

[@terrynations2243]

East central Texas

[@terrynations2243]

@@knurlgnar24 dash boards don’t survive here either. Last good dash I’ve seen on a GMT 800 was on a rusted out northern truck

[@stevemccauley5734]

Every manufacturer in the world uses that stuff on wire harnesses. There’s basically one manufacturer that supplies it to all of them. Singling out GM on that crap rotting is pretty stupid. It’s plastic. It deteriorates after many years of heat cycling. Doesn’t matter what brand of car.

[@rtz549]

Didn't know that convoluted tubing could destroy wire insulation. Counter productive and makes that product a no go.

[@DangerousSportsForSeniors]

Tessa tape aka hockey stick tape

[@evanlegault2257]

It isn't as good.

[@ferrie76]

You can’t say he didn’t try to maintain his vehicle himself! Greetings from the Netherlands

[@FarmCraft101]

Nice work, Eric. I'm curious what you do to fix the wire that you pierced. Liquid tape?

[@rcook1276]

I have the same question. Can anyone answer?

[@rne2b]

Liquid tape.

[@Sandbag1300]

At 17:59 "those things are a monster. Usually you break seven out of six clips." Enjoyed that one.

[@marypeterson9908]

@@Sandbag1300 You tested the 5 volt reference with your test light hooked to 12 volts. Does going through the test light prevent damaging the module? If you put 12 volts from the battery directly to that reference circuit would it damage the module?

[@klwthe3rd]

I thought the whole point of the POLYLOOM is that it's to protect the wires from getting damaged?? WTH???🤷

[@trekOCLVone]

TESA for the win. Good stuff. After your indorsement a few videos ago I bought a roll to use on the projects around here.

[@PhillipBailey]

Great example!