Dealership Diagnosis, Second opinion

In this video we diagnose a Volkswagen that was already diagnosed by a dealership. Did the dealership make the right call?
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[@ScannerDanner]

Nice video brother

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks Paul!😊

[@NGAAutoTV]

@ScannerDanner - I have learned so much from your videos! Thank you for the years of learning! @DiagnoseDan - I just found your channel and this is my first video I have seen. Great content, looking forward to learning from you as well! Subscribed!

[@Diagnosedan]

@@NGAAutoTV Thanks for Subscribing!😉

[@ScannerDanner]

You found a great channel with Dan that's for sure! And thank you too!

[@FayazShaikh]

@scannerdanner you are just amazing man! Thank you for enlighting us!

[@josephwash109]

Dealership mechanic pulled the code, and when it mentioned "rich", he thought the customer was going to make him rich. $$$

[@Diagnosedan]

Ha ha 🤣🤣🤣

[@hustlerforgita7538]

That's a good one 👌

[@PaulC1980]

Mechanic get rich working in a stealership? You're joking right?

[@GreaseMonkeyFix]

Hahahaha😂😂😂

[@philliplopez8745]

The only thing that I have learned lately is that " the more that I learn , the less that I know "

[@fisqual]

And that right there is the answer to being a great mechanic.

[@stephenarling1667]

What we know is not the problem. The problem is what we know that isn't so.

[@roosterred7924]

have you heard of exponential growth? knowledge is pretty much the same, when you now very little you think you know everything, but when you start to learn more and more then you start to see how exponentially vast the universe actually is compared to your previous perspective, and then you realize how puny your knowledge is compared to this vast universe.

[@Omardottcom]

Yup! Learning is fun when it’s something you are interested in isn’t it?

[@kacperzalecki969]

Me too

[@seankirby2580]

This guy is the best I have ever watched in diagnoses. Absolutely first class.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks Sean👍

[@bellybell542]

One in million automotive technicians, God bless you. You just save that customer from an untalented volkswagen dealer

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks👍😉

[@CubasAutomotive]

Lol... the bloopers! Nice touch. No dealerships were hurt in this video but.... their feelings probably were. 😂😂😉

[@Diagnosedan]

The Name of the Dealership is not mentioned but somehow i've got a feeling they are going to see this video😉 But i hope they turn this into something positive!

[@CubasAutomotive]

@@Diagnosedan I hope so too. Definitely a ton of good info here!

[@beyondrepair8949]

I was disappointed to read that no dealerships were hurt in the making of this video - because many should be.

[@DrJeff-vn1st]

As someone who has worked at dealerships, the system creates issues where most things are guessed at and then the tech moves onto the next job. Under warranty, guessing at a part replacement will typically pay better than diagnosis. This type of repair then gets translated to customer pay jobs. This attitude results in poor customer service, but is ultimately what keeps the money rolling in. The customer reaction at the German luxury dealers I have been at is typically the same (under warranty or customer pay), the customer gets frustrated and eventually trades the car in for the next model.... the ‘problem car’ is sent to auction.... and becomes some else’s problem!

[@dogsplantscarsneatstuff176]

@@Diagnosedan I loved the no dealerships were hurt line just like they do in the movies where animals appear to die they say no animals were hurt. I thought Dan could be a director some day! That was so cool!

[@dabay200]

Diagnose Dan is the best tech on the internet

[@Diagnosedan]

🤣🤣😘

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

"My diagnostic report is going to say FIXED!" hahaha love it, Dan! Cool diag!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks Ivan😉👍

[@autotek7930]

Both of you guys are awesome. I learned a lot from ya'll and I'm pretty badass now coz of it. Reading or taking tests don't teach me well but watching real world diag helps me a ton

[@anthonygillesse7242]

I can’t count how many times the dealerships have misdiagnosed problems with my cars and usually high dollar items. This is why I now wrench my own cars. Thank you to people like Dan and other you tubers to keep my Bmw and VW healthy.

[@douglaslippertindy]

Absolutely love this guy's thought process. Logical. Methodical. We need more of that in all our lives.

[@equilibriumfilesprostnimelo]

I love the positive attitude and the way tou tackle the problem.

[@jtroch1023]

The level of complexity on the problems you encounter is unbelievable. The fact that you manage to solve them is amazing. Keep up the good work and now I know where to go if I have a gremlin.

[@michaelg.9791]

And why making it look EASY , simply amazing. 💪

[@soomro753]

Hi Dan, I watched all your diagnosis vedio s but in this lesson could not understand the relation between fuel and oil level and it's effect on fuel trim, plz explain.if I am not wrong.

[@D.4N13L]

I guess the only dislike it's from the dealership who watched the video 😄 Great job Dan! I've learned a lot from your videos.

[@Diagnosedan]

Ha ha ha i see it now! Yes must be them🤣🤣🤣

[@amityagaautoelectricalserv1933]

👍🙏🤣

A good mechanic is like a good chef.. you cant run a business with a poor one

[@Diagnosedan]

Wise words!

[@georgeEPC]

2 minutes in the video and I'm laughing my ass off. That report was funny. I'll change parts till maybe I find it

[@Diagnosedan]

🤣🤣👍

[@thelasttimeitried]

That's how I fix my vehicles... maybe I should get a job at a dealership!

[@ianmontgomery7534]

@@thelasttimeitried don't you just change the plates on to another car!

[@NickRoegiers]

@@ianmontgomery7534 I have done that once to replace the battery

[@dominicdo]

Great diag. I thought at first it was a injector stuck open, then i thought it might be a saturated canister or fuel pressure to high. i would have never guessed the high pressure fuel pump. Now i learned something. Thank You.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thats great Christian👍

[@JustMeHereAtHome]

Strangely 50 years ago I would have gone straight to the fuel pump if there was fuel in the oil with a mechanical pump. I would wonder if the catalytic converter may have been damaged, excellent diagnostic path though, well done, subbed.

[@JJVernig]

Probably not, the exhaust analyser looked reasonable.

[@MrDesalex]

About 50 years ago, I worked on an old Vauxhall that had leaked fuel into the oil. It actually ignited in the end; blew a big jagged hole in the oil-pan!

[@jtbtabimono]

Your video is the best, nice clear footage combined with nice clearly spoken narration, very easy to follow and enjoyable to watch. I like your clean and tidy workshop too. Keep up the good work!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you so much!

[@yan7382]

Dan, you are the best ! We need more mechanics like you

[@steveguest8028]

Great diagnostics there Dan,I can’t understand how the dealer could even think that it’s a turbo problem

[@Diagnosedan]

Agreed!😊

[@kellyr9388]

With any luck, the tech is watching this and a little humility and a new desire to learn would come into play.

[@Diagnosedan]

That's what i hope for!

[@davidhall3747]

Diagnosedan is a Genius! He has extraordinary creative/diagnostic ability. If He were a Medical Doctor- He would win a Nobel prize for His brilliance.

[@Diagnosedan]

Ha ha🤣🤣👍

[@whitetiger8652]

Great job! You saved that person from a huge nightmare!

[@Diagnosedan]

Yes that could have ended worse😬

[@amityagaautoelectricalserv1933]

I have this same problem already and was the same hi pressure fuel pump was the problem...👍

[@jonvalentine8109]

I was looking for kitten videos how did I end up watching this? Great vid.

[@Diagnosedan]

Ha ha something completely different!

[@faygoschnick8307]

Great help Dan

[@Blackmage50]

Takes a big man to post bloopers! Much respect Dan!👍 Great Diagnostic as usual!

[@Diagnosedan]

That's who i am so why not show it!

[@djmech3871]

That was a nice tongue twister. 👅 😂

[@blair683ify]

Your videos are awesome! Great work and keep them coming!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks Jarret.🤣

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

We all have those tongue-tied moments. Great diagnosis and lessons to be learned.

[@Diagnosedan]

😂😂

[@tomb375]

Dan the man, your good! Love the Bloopers keeping it real! It's never easy! Keep up the good work!

[@ThePracticalMechanic]

Perfect timing Dan. Just sat down for lunch and was looking for something to watch. Keep up the good work.

[@Diagnosedan]

I knew that, i waited for your lunchtime😉

[@Sevy77]

Great vid as normal Dan love the fact the way you explain things all levels can learn, and the humour is great too.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you!

[@glaborxx]

Just found you today. Great videos. I'm not a mechanic but love learning how you solve these problems. Thanks!

[@franganghi]

Just discovered your channel. You're a genius my friend. Thank you for the amazing contents.

[@robinsonsauto]

Fantastic demonstration Dan!!!!! I enjoyed every second!!! Loved the bloopers in the end 😆👍👍

[@Diagnosedan]

Who makes up these part names?🤣🤣🤣

[@anunaki4344]

You the man Dan, dealers should have their mechanics take a course from you...great job...

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks👍

[@automedic9781]

As a dealer tech trying to break the norm myself, I would gladly take that course. There’s a lot of good dealer guys, but there’s way more bad ones, and I don’t ever want to be one of the bad ones

[@scotdoc]

Here’s a guy who actually uses his brain with modern diagnostics. Subscribed 👍🏻😊

[@aymaneng6763]

Great job Dan

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you!😁

[@paologv701]

I've found your channel recently and I'm so grateful not only for sharing incredible knowledge, but also for putting your greatest effort into making it easy to understand. Where I live, Venezuela. scopes are a very rare thing to see and I've always felt intimidated by them, but thanks to your channel, I've lost that fear and I believe that bit by bit I'll be able to improve my diagnostics. Thank you so much for your videos Diagnose Dan, you've opened my mind to new possibilities. I hope that someday I'll be able to make diagnostics as good as yours! Keep up the good work!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks for the kind words Paolo, good luck👍

[@TheHairybabooon888]

Great video nice breakdown of the fault and the diagnostic method.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you!💪

[@cesarflores1395]

Great job Dan 🎉🎉🎉

[@arga1966]

AMAZING DAN. 🤗🤗 BRILLIANT....

[@vee985]

Very nice video Dan. Just started watching your channel. Top notch and superb diagnostic abilities. Very Impressive.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you very much for the kind words!👍

[@goclunker]

She got a free crankcase cleaning with that fuel haha

[@Diagnosedan]

It's a clean engine on the inside!😂😂

[@jusb1066]

Your step by step videos are plain awesome, ive seen them all!

[@Diagnosedan]

That's Great!👍💪 Thanks😜

[@MrGardman]

Love the diagnosis and the bit at the end. Shows some humor and really adds to the entertainment of the video. Great job Dan.

[@Diagnosedan]

Your welcome and thanks for watching my video's👍

[@mohanwijegunarathne3439]

Wow... we get perfect explanations from you better than our Audi dealer trainings. Thank you always...!!!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks👍😉

[@wyattoneable]

Really good video Dan. It was well presented and full of great tips. No worries, English is my first language and I can't talk either. The ending was funny by the way.

[@Diagnosedan]

Ha ha damm Crankase breather🤣🤣

[@harisfauzi]

I love your work man! Very good analysis and explanations!

[@billyyoder8171]

Thank you Dan. Good job. I appreciate your videos. Have a blessed and safe week.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks Billy👍

[@danman9017]

dan you do that very well .expert on car and on video .thank you

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you dan man 😉

[@anthonygeden7862]

Very charming and extremely useful vid ..Love the ending...totally adorable heheheh!!!

[@Diagnosedan]

Ha ha charming 🤣🤣👍

[@abdelhakzouaoui5374]

Thank you Dan You can't imagine how much i love your videos

[@Diagnosedan]

Nice! Thank you.

[@j.maxwaddell2557]

I learn so much from you Dan. Good to see your human side at the end. Funny, enjoyed. Thank you.

[@EXOVCDS]

Great find! I'm learning a lot from your videos!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks Thomas😘 i guess you've seen this before!

[@willemstreutgers1154]

@@Diagnosedan One must have seen this before because it's made by VAG

[@izzydizzy1115]

Nice to see Thomas commenting on this. Thomas is a real pro. I think he does great work too!

[@Diagnosedan]

@@izzydizzy1115 Thomas is the King of fixing Volkswagens💪👍

[@EXOVCDS]

@@izzydizzy1115 You are too kind... but I'm far from a pro. We do regular / preventative maintenance at our shop. We don't see / get a lot of diagnostic repairs. I'm way behind in terms of skill level.

[@mansouralblooshi3004]

Thanks for sharing Dan. Most if dealership around the world doesn't diagnose problems properly (time/no good diagnosticians). They just throw parts n see if it fix.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidsmith3000]

Awesome job Dan.

[@shaunbreslin6360]

Love these videos. New subscriber for life. Volkswagen technician and i am learning so much from your videos!

[@sandyande]

Great video my friend excellent step by step diagnosis, I initially thought it was a stuck open injector like the one in James dillions video but your the man!!! That ending very funny cheers sandy

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks for watching Sandy! Now i must watch James his video!

[@sandyande]

@@Diagnosedan kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHaxgZaehtGXi7s

[@adrianlowes1848]

I was going with the same thought Sandy but then noted no miss on this one.

[@soranghafour]

Dan great method of teaching and the way you looking for clue and put them together as solid evidence is amazing, I must say that I have attended a one day course of automotive event and I have gain more knowledge of your video then that one day course. Thanks for sharing.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks for watching!👍👍

[@SabotPottery]

The biggest question is, where do the dealerships get such amazing mechanical wizards who seem to have as much combined knowledge as a corn flake? Great diagnostic and fix, I bet the lady was happy.

[@Diagnosedan]

Yes she was very happy!😊

[@Jay-xb6nc]

Love your teaching style, Dan!! Thanks for what you do. Oh...and the outtakes were great.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you😉👍💪✌

[@memphisautodiagnostics4136]

we all been there!!!! slow Down Dan you are becoming my favorite youtuber after SMA

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks Hans that's a great compliment👍

[@billrimmer5596]

I hope u don’t tell your wife that aside from your first girlfriend, she is your favorite. Jk

[@jameswalls9468]

What the general public doesn't realize is the dealerships have no different or better selection of mechanics than the independent shops do.

[@Diagnosedan]

Exactly! They do have all the tools/information and support available 🤔

[@crisvanhoogstraten4160]

@@Diagnosedan You can teach a monkey a trick, but not to think.....the hardest part is a good diagnose, not only knowing how a engine or machine works, but more important what is happening, and WHAT could be the course....btw have you had ever a car you couldn't find the problem?

[@johnf3278]

You are good very good. That's the service a dealer should be providing. They are the "experts". Thanks Dan

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks!👍

[@stanghp1]

Love the outtakes... Great video Dan.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you😊

[@mrramirez408]

Hilarious 😂🤣. One of the best technicians out there

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks🤣👍

[@alfredocarrion301]

Excellent one will say...no hurts Junnior

[@georgiemac3662]

The end is so funny Hahahaha. I really didn't think you had trouble with english. You make it sound good

[@Diagnosedan]

Some words🤣🤣 Who made up crankcase breather😜

[@larbi3568]

Georgie Mac” I have the crankcrase breather blocked up with a lubber grove” 😂😂 sounds like me every day 😎😂😂

[@Cheepchipsable]

Without being too pedantic, it's "Off" the scale. An aircraft takes off of the ground, you get off of a chair.

[@TimmyTheTool]

No substitute for good training. Well done Dan.

[@caraudiosolutions]

Dan is the man when it comes to car electronics and extremely knowledgeable. I enjoy watching your videos and learnt soo much thanks Dan.

[@madds6678]

Ah parts darts 🎯don’t you just love that game 😉 Nice one again Dan & thank you for saying not all dealerships technicians are bad. I’ve been a 30years main dealer tech & seen it all good & bad but parts darts is not a game I participate in. This sort thing happens at independents & back street garages too, I regularly have to fix misdiagnosed faults from these establishments. It all comes down to education & learning new skills & refreshing those skills regularly, And most importantly having great teachers like Dan the man (diagnose Dan) to teach you. Keep up the great work, All the best, Madds

[@Diagnosedan]

Your right I'm really impressed with the skills of some Dealer techs i know. That's why i mentioned that training is important whereever you work! Thanks for watching my video's!

[@dricklorenz9340]

well made video. subscribed.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks for Subscribing!

[@kevlec1947]

Great work Dan. Fantastic workshop setup.. You are also a Funny man.

[@makeminefreedom]

You got me hooked. I will definitely be watching all your videos.

[@GuyRWood]

Really enjoyed the video, surprised you've only got 12k subs... Anyhow, you've now got 12,001 😂.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks for Subscribing!

[@JasonSpiffy]

I like this guy!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks Jason😊

[@miahcollins4945]

Top notch work you are doing.

[@BellaRocko]

Just discovered your channel...Great video and fix, Dan! Keep up the good work! Love the bloopers too... thanks so much!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you!

[@errol6788]

Greed video mate....lol.....bloopers are original......lol. You just got yourself a sub. Great diagnosis. Looking at one of those scan tools, the 808bt.....o am no mechanic, but would like to do some of these kind of work myself and save......bad enough dealerships charge so much for the parts. So dammed hard to find good, and more importantly , honest mechanics these days.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks for Subscribing it's appreciated!

[@marknewman6037]

Excellent, make me laugh, good day today, thankyou

[@Diagnosedan]

🤣🤣Thanks for watching!

[@MrRedragon64]

Wow! What a beautiful and clean workshop!! I would enjoy working there!

[@SamHelsby]

Awesome video! Been binge watching them recently, looking forward to future videos! 👍

[@Diagnosedan]

That's Great Sam thanks for watching my video's it's appreciated!

[@mrb1864]

good call big Dan, I was thinking injector issue to start off and initial fuel smell in oil. How a tech could come up with needing a turbo beyond me :-) Top job and smooth thoughtful and direct diagnosis and fix. Dan you the MAN 👍👍

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks!

[@aitorbleda8267]

On turbo diesel engines, if the seal in the turbo axis leaks, the oil that cools and lubricates the turbo axis goes into the intake. this can cause an engine runaway condition. On a petrol engine? nah, it would be OIL inside a GAS/PETROL engine... but I guess if not too much it could still cause a rich condition...

[@davidhall3747]

Wow Dan- you restored perfect Stochiometry. Good job once again!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks David!💪

[@popovlist]

As usual, great video ! Thanks for spending time sharing your experience and knowledge

[@Diagnosedan]

No problem thanks for watching my video's it's appreciated Emil!

[@williammcelleney1060]

Good one Dan, excellent diagnosis. You still da man!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks William👍

[@kyhomegarage3430]

Thank you for this case study my friend. I didn’t know that high pressure fuel pump can develop internal leak. Awesome info.👍👍

[@Diagnosedan]

Yes and i've learned it happens quite often!

[@kellyr9388]

Quite common on GM direct injection engines.

[@kyhomegarage3430]

DiagnoseDan friend I have question for you. Does internal leak in fuel pump affect performance of pump itself? Meaning can pump achieve peak pressure under load conditions? And could you use downstream oxygen sensor to see fuel mixture instead of using gas analyzer? I hope these questions make sense. Thank you sir.

[@Diagnosedan]

@@kyhomegarage3430 i kept the old pump and i still need to find if it's leaking internaly from the high or low side. If it's a smal leak on the low side the low pressure fuel pump could have enough capacity to make up for the loss. You could use the O2 sensors instead of the gasanalyser, but i would prefer the upstream.

[@kyhomegarage3430]

DiagnoseDan Thank you friend. You are awesome. 👍👍

[@JOHNMORIN100]

Nice job never in 50 years have I seen a leaky pump leaking into the oil that way thanks

[@Diagnosedan]

You have never seen it all John😉

[@aldinis1690]

Great job Dan, you are the best , al from Vancouver Canada

[@FFM0594]

Most 'Mechatroniker' are clueless who just swap parts and hope it helps.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks for watching my video's it's appreciated!

[@gs7865]

It was so odd to see you point to something on a VW -- that fuel pump -- and it wasn't plastic.

[@Diagnosedan]

🤣🤣🤣

[@konaguzzi1]

thus far the best diagnostic video I have seen showing logical steps to follow and showing how to check that the information you have is correct (Y)

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks💪

[@SuperMarioDiagnostics]

Love that glove test, guess who's stealing that trick?:) Excellent as always buddy

[@Diagnosedan]

So it's true! Technicians are thieves!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Thanks Mario💪👍

[@Jamesharvey697]

I worked for a Ferrari dealership for 10 years, 1988-1998, the mechanics there were flat rate, highly trained and dam good at their job. I purchased a 2018 Jeep JLUR and every time I take it to a dealership for a problem I end up knowing more than their mechanics! They wanted to replace the radio and instrument cluster when it was a simple software update problem. I had to bring them the update notice off of a forum to get them to do the update. They are completely unaware of the capabilities or function of this vehicle. They had three different mechanics and their shop supervisor look at my tailgate and tell me I needed a different type of reinforcement bracket. I ended up doing the adjustment myself, problem fixed. My opinion is this is just a job for them, they really don’t care to learn about their product.

[@Diagnosedan]

Yes that's part of the problem, for some people it's nothing more than a Job!

[@harold6863]

James Harvey I have 43 years as a Dealer Master Technician. My boss doesn’t get me at all. The techs that don’t care sell more parts per hour and more hours per Month. The customer is not the priority anymore. We do have some great techs but sadly many that see it as just a job.

[@baxrok2.]

Outstanding diagnosis Dan. That is surely a very happy and relieved customer!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks! Yes she didn't regret the second opinion!

[@13maxjax]

This is years of experience and fine understanding of automobiles. Nice work Dan.

[@AlexGSi2000]

Same issue occurred on a 2011 TSi engine I worked on. The oil thinned down to much and the cam chain tensioner failed.

[@Diagnosedan]

😭😭😭

[@fred1960]

Genius!

[@Diagnosedan]

🤣🤣

[@polygamous1]

its your first video i watched but i was compelled to subscribe n give you thumps up mate am looking forwards to more of your videos well explained and honest many thanks

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you😊

[@martyg3757]

Love the outtakes at the end of your video. Not only a good diagnostician but a good sense of humour too. Keep the videos coming

[@SOLOOJESUCRISTO]

Blessing you business my new teacher, I online mechanic student I like electronics. Blessing in Jesus Christ

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks

[@anthonygillesse7242]

I say Jesus Christ every time I can’t fix a problem or drop something heavy on my foot