Chrysler Pacifica - Start Stop System Disabled

In this video I have a look at a customer's 2018 Chrysler Pacifica with a light coming on that says, "Start Stop Unavailable Service Start Stop System." After reading the codes as well as reading service data, performing a few tests we make the call on the batteries. Well, that should be easy right?
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[@fluffyblue4006]

"Start Stop System Disabled"... That's not a malfunction, that's a gain of function!

[@Thisoldhiker]

Depends on the cause. If it will affect something else on the car, it could be a malfunction.

[@dougjones9493]

After I start the car the first thing I do is hit the button to shut off this function.

[@phreakyzeke5824]

Okay anthony fauci

[@REDBIRD-95]

@@dougjones9493 Same here!

[@michaeltremblay8678]

Absolutely!!

[@robertbell525]

It is kinda funny that we're all sitting here watching a guy change a battery but you make it well worthwhile

[@upptowne]

I just watched a battery change on a vehicle I will never own. Now that means we have a great instructor.

[@deesnutz42069]

I was thinking that too. technically my parents own a jeep grand cherokee with the pentastar, and I'm not sure how similar it is under the hood. but for the most part I had to keep watching because this just kinda seems like a stupidly engineered vehicle. there has to be 50 pounds of totally unnecessary plastic just in the engine bay.

[@michaelreese3950]

I just watched a video about a job that I’ve already done. I might add that if you are only changing the auxiliary battery and don’t have one of those “fancy scan tools”, you must unhook both batteries to clear the code.

[@user-ut6ji8my2h]

Good on you, never owning a Chrysler product 😊 you have apparently registered the high percentage of those that Eric works on.

[@gtkshdow]

Said the same thing. Cant believe i watched a battery video lol

[@OcRefrig]

Yep. Cheaper than a Therapist ! Now i can go to work happy !

[@kenmohler4081]

There is “changing a battery” and then there is “CHANGING A BATTERY.” Some of them are worth watching.

[@eltonyancey6426]

Like on a Ford escape.

[@harrylister804]

But, this is where you go to be entertained by a battery change. Those hold down blocks are awesome. Fords have the best design believe it or not.

[@BobWiersema]

@@harrylister804 The ones in my 98 Explorer have been broken for 20 years. Not really worried about it just yet. Hasn't fallen out yet so..........

[@user-ro6fy7ww9h]

Only SNA can make a battery change entertaining and informative. I was surprised to see Eric wearing his wedding band While working on a battery. A little dangerous.

[@drgdieselfrenzy7707]

"Wow, I'm surprised you even have kids" 24:52 That one almost got by me 🤣

[@ajfurnari2448]

I was expecting the "put some hair around it" comment, but he went the extra mile

[@ronthepainter3313]

Almost fell off my chair at that.

[@woolval52]

Went back to hear it. I love his constant commentary! All the while, he's doing great work.

[@KarateSensei71]

Two things that always make these videos classics. Mrs. O is walking by, and the lawn mower guy is cutting his 1/4 acre for the fifth time this week, 1/4" at a time.

[@chrisforker7487]

And it’s only Sunday, I’m sure he’ll cut it at least 8 more times this week.

[@DeweyCheatumNHoweLLC]

Voted Best Lawn in Avoca, three years running 😊

[@cincy9381]

Wouldn't be a proper SMA video without that guy mowing his grass. 😂

[@Michael-yi4mc]

Eric will record at midnight.

[@chrisbeall9098]

I wish he'd do an interview with mower man

[@gordonmacqueen8694]

@@chrisbeall9098 Something tells me that they aren't best friends 🤣

[@CrimeVid]

Anybody that hates grass that much has a problem !

[@dlsimmonsjr1]

Lol

[@drummindude2789]

A new SMA video is like Christmas.

[@eldoradony]

I did my first aux battery replacement job a few months ago. I couldn't believe that battery cost almost as much as a series 24F or 35. Start-stop feature is like most of the features in new cars. It isn't something you want, asked for, or can decline, but you paid for it and now it will cost you more to maintain it.

[@robc8468]

And any tiny minor fuel savings will be more than offset by what start stop costs in the price of the car and maintenence. If you really care about saving fuel put a few extra psi in the tires and install a drop in K&N air filter.

[@glennmuir5617]

@@robc8468 Ken & Nancy? Those filters work great, for boats ...

[@mikes1345]

When you can remember when oil filters were an option and automatic transmissions were few, you know the business has evolved.

[@BobWiersema]

Fancy stuff like turn signals and heat was optional if even available when I was a kid. My Dad had a Bel Air with no heat when I was a kid. We lived in Chicago.

[@eltonyancey6426]

@@BobWiersema Brrrrrrrrrrr

[@guyray1504]

Had a 72 VW and ice scraped the inside window more than the outside. Had a heater but couldn't tell , never heated.

[@justliberty4072]

@@guyray1504 '64 Bug. Scraped the inside window all winter on on the way to school in '77/'78. Broke the front windshield once with my head because I had my face so close to the windshield trying to see through the ice/fog/water.

[@guyray1504]

@justliberty4072 i was stationed in Omaha, Nb for 5 years and that VW was great in the snow but had to put on extra clothes due to no good heater.

[@gregorylewis8471]

29 modules. Probably one of the more reasonable of the 21st century automotive automations. My friend tells me stories about his Mercedes that has 110 modules and uses Ethernet in place of CAN bus between some of the modules. Pretty soon you'll need to run Wireshark to troubleshoot embedded protocols between modules. I pretty much threw my hands up when some LED taillight bulbs became CAN addressable! 🙄 I'm with you Eric! A cable for mechanical hand brakes, heavy-duty floor switch for high beams and a radio. That's all I need! 🤣🤣🤣

[@wadepatton2433]

Guys driving rat rods, home-builts, and classics down here all the time.

[@kpdvw]

Just like HOA 101: NEVER buy any of these freaking computers on wheels pretending to be cars....!

[@adventureoflinkmk2]

Drive a transit bus, at least you get your floor brights

[@deplorablelibertarian]

The government wants it to where they control your car and driving... guaranteed.

[@deplorablelibertarian]

​@@wadepatton2433....there's a group around Yorktown that build and maintain their own old cars. You can hear them at a million decibels after they fill up at the Citgo. The exhaust on some of those cars is insane.

[@zakuraayame5091]

The sounds of a shop, the sounds of a lawnmower, the sounds of driving on the highway in the rain ... all I can sleep to. I can't sleep well to silence. I need a playlist with Eric O. videos with the lawnmower or rain in the background for a two-for-one on a restless night. A calm voice talking doesn't hurt either; just have to make sure its not a car that gets him riled up lol

[@riaanlouw1874]

Not advertising, so no names, but there's a YT channel from a train driver in Norway, and all you hear is the train (real ASMR stuff). I watch it for the spectacular views of the Nordic countryside, but watching it late at night, I always seem to fall asleep.

[@JamesCromwell2047]

It's all fun and games until Big Nasty comes out to play...

[@sorenjorgensen5334]

Yeah, if I doze off during a SMA video, I'll usually wake up if Big Nasty enters the chat.

[@Scanjo]

Sometimes I watch for the diagnostics. Sometimes I just enjoy the rolling commentary. Today was the latter. Thank you for keeping it interesting.

[@renepinto9839]

Former Dodge Tech here, I’m a Toyota Tech now. When I saw the title of the video it caught my eye and thought ooo this is interesting. Every time a customer came in with this concern, 85% of the time it was a bad auxiliary battery. It would throw dozens of battery codes. Replace that small battery and you’re good to go 👍🏼 sometimes it would be annoying to replace them like on the Jeep Wranglers and Gladiators the aux battery would be on the passenger side, remove tire and the wheel liner and it’s right there in a small box with three bolts. On some newer Grand Cherokees it would be underneath the passenger seat and the main battery underneath the driver seat. Fun times. Great video really enjoyed it 👍🏼

[@jgreitz]

I also wish you could hear the laughter at your running commentary. Stand up comedy could be your retirement go to.

[@tedsaylor6016]

Eric is the current version of "Car Talk" (Old Boston car guys radio show)

[@markmckenna9456]

Every time your shop phone rings my wife goes for our house phone. Thanks for the video. Mark McKenna from Tucson, AZ.

[@4b131]

Mower man is stocking up on mowers of different types for the apocalypse 😂

[@anonimity5548]

🤣Imagine the size of the solar panel array Mower man is gonna need to recharge his mower multiple times a day! ☀

[@tucobenedicto109]

And he only mows during the taping of you tube videos. LOL

[@jameslovitt994]

He apparently mows his lawn 4 days a week.

[@suttoncoldfield9318]

@@anonimity5548 Probably have to cover his lawn.

[@stevebot]

Four riding mowers are required for the Apocalypse.

[@billdornan4379]

“ It’s THAT guy” and Mowerman…wouldn’t be complete without either! 🇨🇦

[@cmc7106]

Lawnmower Man must be famous around Avoca by now with all videos he’s been in!

[@jgreitz]

Im old enough to remember at battery change, worrying if the tray would need replacing too because of rust. Best use of plastic on a vehicle in my opinion. Thanks for the wosdom and entertainment, Dr. O!

[@SeanBZA]

Well, have seen a road sign used as a tray, because in a VW Beetle it rusts through the floor pan, and drops out.

[@Thisoldhiker]

@@SeanBZA Agree on the plastic battery pan. I remember my father using a piece of plywood to support the bottom of a battery when I was a kid. Would have been either a Ford or a Mercury.

[@jimearl3397]

I'm old enough to remember a 6v battery

[@yowser8780]

@@jimearl3397 With a Generator and a Voltage Regulator too ! Vacuum windshield wipers. Foot depressed starter instead of a solenoid. Oil Air Cleaner. 'Road Tube' instead of crankcase ventilation. Ah yes...

[@jimcharb4230]

We watch for the commentary.

[@clintprice2123]

The content is always interesting due to your narrations. The banter between you and Mrs O is enjoyable, you are both blessed to have each other. I’m sure it’s even better off camera. It’s safe to assume your children have great humor and a quick wit as well.

[@edbernier5513]

I don’t have any trust issues… If you say it, I can take that to the bank! And by the way, it’s not just changing a Battery- You walked us through the Start-Stop system, and how it works. I had no idea??? It’s always a win when we watch you!

[@1996champs]

24:50 - "Wow - I'm surprised you even have kids." And that's why it's entertaining to watch Eric do a simple battery replacement.

[@99andrianmonk]

"Wow, surprised we even have kids." - blew my coffee across the room. Clear, concise dialogue a hallmark of SMA. Watching you change a battery was enjoyable. Hell, I've watched you change brake pads and wheel bearings more times than I can remember. Any SMA video is worth the time. Keep'm coming no matter what. Can't wait until one where you have to change the "diaper" around a battery. Your comments will be priceless.

[@larryberry2436]

“Parking brakes had cables” I’m so old I remember when gas pedals had cables.

[@twig3288]

I remember when chokes were cable operated

[@twig3288]

and cars came equipped with cranking handles

[@wssides]

My first 7 cars had rod operated throttles. First cable was a Datsun pickup 1.3 litre.

[@wssides]

@@twig3288 I found the cable chokes so much better that I converted dozens of automatic chokes to cable.

[@Bellboy40]

@@wssides I had one of those 1.3 L Datsun powerhouses too. 😂 No power anything on that little guy. Including the engine. Even had rubber floor mats. About as basic as you can get. I bought it when it was a year old and kept it for 12 years and sold it for what I paid for it.

[@danlemke6407]

I have never seen a 2 battery system on a gasser. This was very informative and I watched very intently. NOT a simple battery change out. although was wondering if you could've removed positive stud on small bat to make the connection without dinking with loosening the fuse pack. I also do not understand Stellantis and their gateways. I do like your attention to detail and corrosion prevention. I learn a lot from these vids, and I thank you profusely. I have changed batteries where it pays to know that you should keep power to the system when replacing bat to avoid the resets, like on our Caddy with bat under rear seat. Weird stuff happens if you don't. Lastly, we do not have trust issues. Shout out to Mrs O, she classes up the joint.

[@afterhoursfab]

Lousy Jeep design, very common for the 2nd battery to go bad prematurely, I'm surprised this one lasted that long.

[@kd7cwg]

95% of the time, the auxiliary battery will cause the stop/start to throw this message. After replacing the main battery, you usually have to unplug the intelligent battery sensor for 10 minutes to allow it to reset, or it will think the main battery is still low, causing it to stay “Stop/Start not ready, battery charging “

[@PeterStaniforth]

The reason why Mrs "O" just walked by was because she rocked up earlier thinking that it was her time to shine for the camera, but you denied her. Hell yeah, she's just going to walk by. . . . . Second video in a row Eric, second video in a row, let the woman shine!!

[@Dirtyharry70585]

Gotta love when the wife say she’s coming back to do it again!

[@jasonronnmark7922]

That battery is manufactured at East Penn Manufacturing in Pennsylvania, and would normally be labelled Deka if it wasn't branded for Napa, you got the best battery on the market.

[@alanwahl5450]

THIS IS CORRECT. JUST DID THE RESEARCH AND PUT A NEW LEGEND BATTERY IN MY RAM TRUCK.

[@silentjde]

The fact that they lasted that long is miracle. We change battery’s on Chrysler and jeeps everyday, it’s was really bad at one point that we were using so many that they got back order 😂

[@wskripka1]

Do all Manufacturers : Ford , Chevy , Toyota - have start / stop function that CAN'T be disabled ?

[@andrewmoore7494]

Phew, I was thinking the lawnmower man had stopped mowing and laid astro turf. Missed our super hero, MowerMan.😂😂

[@oldroscoe2590]

I learned new things watching this one. May never need what I learned but you never know.

[@fyfo1432]

that's what i say when you think there is nothing else to learn its time to retire . That is why i keep watching your channel at 72 .

[@davidbaldwin2729]

I am 72 as well so ditto to that

[@brucemars6191]

Learned something new about cars with Start/Stop systems.

[@JohnnyTalia]

I remember shopping for a new truck several years ago. Salesman says "This vehicle has start/stop technology to save gas!" I say "I don't want that, show me something else." So then he shows me a model with a 4-cyl engine and a turbocharger. "Turbo power and great mileage!" My response was identical. I just want something with lots of normally-aspirated cylinders. Yes, I'm old and cranky about new-fangled crap. Even daytime running lights irritate me.

[@waynemustache8367]

I’m sorry Mr. O. I watched all your videos and everytime I forget to hit the like button… 😅

[@devilman3136]

Finally someone who explains the stop start simply

[@BobSakamoto]

I smiled when you talked about the battery terminal cleaner. When you first used it, I was thinking that design was decades old and still does a better job than anything else. Once, there were great designers. I later wasted my money back then on a SnapOn with blades and quickly realized more money didn't always mean better tools.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Same 😂

[@lactusgalacto1174]

You are one the best honest mechanic I had come across Avoca NY. wish we could find clones of you in all the states but unfortunately, you have to look real hard to find an honest mechanic, Mr Eric O.

[@54people]

Just dealt with a similar issue on a 2018 Jeep Compass with the big 2.4l, in my case the power control relay was intermittently sticking open, causing the car to go into a limp mode and saying service stop/start system. I too was pleasantly surprised by the amount of information in the theory of operation regarding the stop/start system.

[@papaowl13803]

Mr Eric sir. What no CONTACT. Ouch. Still a very interesting video. A teacher learning something every day. That is what makes you who you are Eric. A true professional. ❤❤😂👍.

[@YobieTheQuestioner]

HOLY crap, blast from the past. That is the No-Ox tubes we used in the telecommunications installations 🙂. If it's good enough for million dollar telephone power systems it's good enough for car batteries!

[@benjaminbrower540]

It's all about knowledge.. learning is what makes it worth watching..

[@aquatrax123]

Pro Tip: Disconnect Aux battery to disable start stop function. After all, its a Dodge so you are use to having warning lights on anyway.

[@Averna222]

Say what you want about Chrysler, I'm not particularly a fan myself, but I've found that their service information is some of the best in the business.

[@stevecook2887]

I always learn something from watching Eric's videos. Who would have ever thought there are two batteries in a car!

[@ElevenKnights2600]

As usual, learned a bunch of new stuff...in hindsight, of course you'd want 2 batteries for these start/stop systems, thanks for taking the time to explain it to us.

[@phprofYT]

Start-stop system is disabled? Sounds like an upgrade to me.

[@derdan20]

Like your wedding ring. Be careful when working around power with a ring on, my dad nearly lost his finger when the he shorted power to ground through through his ring. Pretty messy and the ring melted. Be safe. Love the videos.

[@envisionelectronics]

Carbide rings aren’t conductive. I had one for this reason.

[@thebeetalls]

Tungsten rings are conductive, but much less so than most other rings. You might not run into issues at 12v but if you mess with higher voltage stuff (hybrids, AC power, .etc) you really should take the ring off or wear gloves.

[@kurtb3606]

Eric, first off, your videos are awesome, second, about 4 months ago, whenever I put my grandkids in the car (twin boys almost 3 years old) I would say "contact" when starting the car...now they say "contact" without me initiating...it's adorable and thank you.

[@badger305]

33:12 "I'm just blown away that the damned thing even works." Truer words were never spoken.

[@robertdablemont8131]

Glad I watch you. We have a 2020 Pacifica, I didn’t’t realize there are two batteries. Thank you.

[@adventcliff2040]

When I started watching clip. I new it was a battery problem. What I did not know is it having 2 batteries. Well done.

[@bearing_aficionado]

A coworker of mine has a Durango, and he told me about the second battery that runs the Start/Stop program. His battery is dying for the program, and he is not going to replace it, so it essentially disables the program from ever running again. Such a stupid idea and program to have. I know Ford now gives you the option at the factory if you order a new vehicle to disable that feature.

[@gregoryharmon2348]

Most of us would watch you change a battery twice a week! You're just that good!

[@spelunkerd]

We want a field trip to meet "Lawnmower guy". It might just give him an idea of how famous he is, and how his input is contributing to the channel, ha ha. Before you know it he'll be cutting after hours.

[@edwardsilva895]

Photo bombed at the end by Mrs O....priceless

[@GregoryMcLean]

Wouldn't be a SMA video without lawn mower guy in the background :)

[@jessj3010]

The printer on the battery tester sounded like a EDM beat. Rave on Eric!

[@SouthMainAuto]

Let me grab my glow sticks

[@ruley73]

I also own a 2018 Pacifica. Those are definitely the original factory installed batteries. You can tell because they have gray Mopar labels. Replacement Mopar batteries have a white label. Six years out of the factory batteries in these vans is very impressive. They usually fail within three years or less. Some owners have had both batteries replaced twice while still under warranty. No reset is needed on these vans when replacing the batteries, but I advise folks to leave both batteries disconnected at the same time for a couple minutes so the orange @ light goes away immediately. It will eventually go away on it's own after a few drive cycles if you don't. I know you would never advise anyone to do so, but if someone has a dead aux battery, wants to save a few bucks, doesn't like/use stop/start, and can live with the orange @ light, you can safely leave the aux battery's negative cable disconnected. Stop/start is permanently disabled, but everything else still works as intended (including remote start). Our van has been this way for almost 4 years. 🙂 You can electrically separate these batteries by removing one of the negative cables. I've found it easiest to remove the aux negative cable. I was happy that you acknowledged the need to separate the batteries and test them separately. Many folks don't which deems the test worthless. Eric, I do have one question. I have AllData and was wondering if the explanations from the manufacturer's service info is identical to what you find in AllData or is the manufacturer's service info usually more detailed?

[@jcftrucker1]

Thank you, I have learned from watching you .

[@johnrobinette3725]

As a Chrysler tech my experience tells me the batteries s are always the cause of that light the caps are always blown off and after 2022 aftermarket batteries cause check engine lights for over amperage

[@ua7pyro591]

Nice, why Chrysler?

[@johnrobinette3725]

Chrysler, gm, ford, international, peterbilt I'm a master tech major rental car company

[@renaldonormani6646]

Aside from loving watching you work,;-)…I was so happy to see you clean and LUBE the actually battery terminals, contact side! I want to jump thought the screen sometimes watching guys do dry fits and then spray lube ON the outside of the terminals and contacts. Beauty man.. again, Love your ethic and problem solving. A cut above.

[@bobcarry4820]

Oh, the struggles. Nice to see someone else have issues. I am not alone. Parking brakes were seldom used because the cable would rust and lock on.

[@afterhoursfab]

Who the heck fixes a stop start system? The first thing I did with my Buick was buy the module to disable it. One of the worst ideas ever implemented to meet emissions standards.

[@ua7pyro591]

My thoughts exactly! 😂 Silly video

[@jackkreighbaum783]

Sounds like the daily mower is at it!

[@mainstreetcamden]

I don’t watch your video out of desperation, I watch your videos for their entertainment value. I like your down to earth, no nonsense comments.

[@royfcjr]

Even your more mundane videos are quality enough to pay attention. Thanks for posting on a regular basis.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Glad you like them!

[@efil4kizum]

​@@SouthMainAutoI never see any gen1 Tacoma on your channel! Do you Not service them? I have an old Tacoma with 354k that can use a high mileage look over maintenance to keep er tippyTop

[@braaapattack2937]

First person in the history of the world worried about the start/stop system not functioning… long as it passes the PRNY inspection I’d not worry

[@brutekiller787]

I work at a Chrysler dealership relatively local to you (not bath, not painted post). This is a classic issue on all these stop start garbage. Needs a BBAUX101AB

[@Thisoldhiker]

The smaller the battery, the more it seems to cost. My daughter has a Ford hybrid with a small 12V battery, and it also costs more than the large batteries.

[@russsuchowesky4234]

As a Chrysler technician do you have to replace the small Aux battery? Can you just remove it? I don’t use start/stop function. I always turn it off.

[@brutekiller787]

@@russsuchowesky4234 I have been asked that multiple times. I’ll be honest, I’m not entirely sure. The second battery is there to reduce voltage drop during cranking.

[@russsuchowesky4234]

Thanks for the reply.

[@garbonzobean1]

"Im just happy when it starts in the morning." So true! Couldnt agree more!

[@garyjohnson801]

I've got a2007 Ford E250 van with 390 thousand miles on it and even the spark plugs are original nothing on it has been replaced but the brakes and oil and tires. That's it. Now that's amazing. Thanks for the video

[@greggc.touftree5936]

Mr. O this isn't "a video about changing a battery". This is a full job you did a lot just to switch a battery out!

[@wolvesone]

so the aux batt is pretty much just an AGM version of a lawn mower battery it looks like fun

[@brucehobbs1734]

We should all show up with running lawn mowers for background ambiance.

[@Dirtyharry70585]

Hahah you just busted Eric

[@franklincormorant8312]

I learned the hard way on some of the small Jeeps with dual batteries that they should always be replaced in pairs. They'll set maddening codes if one battery is left connected while swapping the other. And one can drain the other if it's weak. What a goofy setup, but we'd expect no less from Chrysler.

[@2packs4sure]

Lol,,, that's what I've been saying about modern diesel pickups for a few years now,,,, I'm absolutely amazed they're not broken every single day !!

[@jeffbrown3963]

Back in the 70s, lots of cars died at traffic lights and we only had one battery!

[@donniev8181]

The start stop system aka starter killer lol. I like my 2024 parking brake cable and pedal.

[@wk7060]

Interesting video for me, since we have a couple of 2018+ Chrysler/Jeep products with Start/Stop in the family! Thanks Eric!

[@truthsmiles]

For work I’m often tasked to write user manuals… I like to think I do a pretty good job, but almost never get feedback unless I’m wrong about something or someone runs into a corner case I never knew could happen. So, I know you made someone’s day by complimenting the service data. I guarantee that took a LOT of care and attention to write.

[@phillperry487]

Love ya work mate

[@BrianS_IN]

O NO! Need to go steal his batteries. The show is not the same without the lawn mower background music!

[@jimthompson2737]

Your explanation of these problems and systems keep me coming back.

[@perrybrooks8331]

This is the best battery change I've ever seen.

[@keithbednar6814]

Wonder if she saved enough gas on that start stop system to pay for that extra battery? What idiots! Cheers and thanks for another smile!

[@fredsalter1915]

That guy mows his lawn twice a day!

[@I-watch-at-2x]

Morning everyone, nothing better than finishing up the coffee with an SMA video! Thank you very much Mr O

[@LawDawg717]

With all these kids glued to the screen., you may have unwittingly influenced an entire generation of new mechanics! P.S. - I'm old. I can watch all the KZbin I want.

[@kjbunnyboiler]

The “torque wrist click” was somewhat erratic today, better get that thing calibrated🤣🤣

[@davidbaldwin2729]

might need a new battery

[@kjbunnyboiler]

@@davidbaldwin2729 👍👍👍

[@lexteakmialoki5544]

As you stated, you roped us in for 34 minutes to watch you change a battery. I think the least you could have done is do the whole video in your Scotty Kilmer voice !!🤣🤣

[@fixitall2368]

Good to hear the lawn guy is alive and well 😂😂😂

[@loopy7232]

My dad works at Napa, one of the thousands of them. I stopped buying batteries from him completely. I was having to replace one every few months. After four different batteries, I now go somewhere else. I've also replaced an alternator twice in a Dodge Caliber. I'm close to not going to Napa for parts anymore.

[@SPIN1963_]

Fault Scan concludes: Problem originated at purchase.The POOF code ... how appropriate. LOL

[@paulrozinski1488]

The Start/Stop feature has to be the dumbest thing to come out of the auto industry in a long time. Not only does it put extra wear and tear on the starter but it can be a safety issue too. On several occasions , while at a full stop at a merge, I waited for my opening and just as I hit the accelerator , the car decided to shut off then restart. This caused a hesitation and almost an accident. The first thing I did after that was to find out how to shut this stupid thing off.

[@jabberwockytdi8901]

When you were kid the old timers were saying " when i was a kid parking brakes were connected by rods" or " we used to use a block of wood"

[@Codadams]

Always put a smile on the audience and Mrs O! Good job Eric! We are with you for battery changes, brakes, mufflers or those pesky green crusties! Thanks for taking us along the journey we enjoy your entertainment!

[@IBenZik]

Start stop system invented by starter builders to increase sales of starters under the guise of saving the planet.

[@JustHelpMeOuT5466]

That guy is mowing his grass again 🤣🤣😂This engine is CLEAN!

[@ginamiller6015]

We just bought one of these Pacifica’s, now I know what to expect when the batteries age. Thanks for another helpful and educational video! SMA 👍

[@paulbinmo]

We appreciate all you do Mr. O! It helps to see you run through the details even if it’s a battery replacement as OEM’s tend to pile on more electrical shenanigans on top of the battery. Cheers! 🍻