Fake parts causing faultcodes

In this video we diagnose an Audi A8 with an air suspension stuck in it's highest position and we diagnose a Volvo XC60 with lean codes caused by fake parts!
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[@Diagnosedan]

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[@ameribrahim5405]

Dan do you offer diagnostic courses?

[@fred1960]

I remember you having a genuine Bosch sensor once which was wrongly wired. So it does not have to be fake to be faulty.

[@Golo1949]

True, I remember that too. But Dan you are the best!

[@Spelter]

There is a difference, the MAS is having 12V, Ground and Signal. Signal is always on the same line. If it would not be, the ECU would get back either ground or 12V. Some also have 5V reference that got pulled down, so 12V for heating the wire, 5V pulled down for signal. If the sensor would've the wrong pinout like the Cam Shaft Sensor back then, it would have been a total different thing, because the ECU would get 0 grams or astronomical numbers. But good idea, a wrong sensor type can be the error here. It's hard to match them sometimes, no shame when that happens.

[@fred1960]

@@Golo1949 Couldn't agree more!

[@Diagnosedan]

After that video i was contacted by Bosch. They doubted it was an original Bosch. I have send that sensor to their waranty departement for Investigation. They told me what to look for on an original sensor and that made me think it was actually a fake. But i'm stil waiting for the results of the Investigation. I'll keep you guys updated

[@Spelter]

@@Diagnosedan Wow, if you cant tell the difference of a fake part to it's original, they made progress on faking it pretty good

[@noelelnolo9642]

This was a great video about fake parts. People don’t realize how many knock off parts inundate the market. The parts even look legit!!

[@michaelmerta8956]

Can you imagine my blobers as an,74 years old, original German language fellow. Dan you are doing great.

[@lautaroalberola]

hi Dan! i love this channel! thanks to you, Paul, Eric O, Ivan and Matt, i actually decided to be a diagnostician, i'm 38 years old, and started about 1 year ago. It's never late to start over..... I open my own shop about 3 months, i'm doing ok so far, to start from scratch it's hard! especially because i'm self thaught, never went to automotive training before, but i have great teachers on youtube like you who gave me courage to move on !!! It's so difficult where i live, in a very small town north of Argentina, but i will honor all the knowledge you and your colleagues share, by gettin the fight to the end on a diagnosis!!! My sincere aprecciation to you and true authentic diagnosis! With Love, Lautaro.

[@Diagnosedan]

That's great to hear!!! Who is Matt? Maybe i don't know about his channel

[@lautaroalberola]

@@Diagnosedan matt is from schrodingers box channel, he is a DIY with a magnificent diagnostic approach. It's very impressive how he got more professional in about 8 years, is great for people who want to fix their cars the first time, having a clear understanding of the system, check him out! Remember he isn't a mechanic! Thank for writing me back!!!

[@ezekas1992]

Can you please name the channels you mentioned? I know Eric O but the other I never heard of (I just started watching diagnostic channels so I would appreciate if you could share)

[@lautaroalberola]

@@ezekas1992 i Would like to, but im not sure if dan would agree to use the commment section to advertise other channels . Sorry

[@bigdog7813]

Love the bloopers. I think we've all been there at one time or another, so don't feel you're alone. Thanks for sharing the methodologies you use to diagnose and correct problems.

[@Diagnosedan]

😁😁😁😁

[@anidiotinaracingcar4874]

I'd love to see a video about alternator diagnostic. Hook up the oscilloscope and be able to tell if the full bridge rectifier or the capacitor need replacing

[@Paul-cs2je]

Dan you are the best! I appreciate your lessons. I want to be diagnostician like you.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks!!!

[@richard1835]

One of my favorite Automotive Diagnostic Technicians. Thank you DiagnoseDan

[@Diagnosedan]

That's such a great comment 👍

[@mph5896]

Amazon and Ebay in the US, great place to get fake parts 🤣

[@Diagnosedan]

🤣🤣👍

[@billrimmer5596]

As always, the DD vid was top priority. I like the way u probe the connectors with the proper size front probe. U must have a bunch u made up, or a set. Thank u for the learning we receive!!

[@cullenmiller8170]

They look like the ones from AES Wave. Best set ever.

[@Diagnosedan]

Bill thanks for always taking the time to leave a comment. If i upload a video and don't see your comment i worrh about you!

[@chrisi1909]

I had many Audis not go up with a bad Compressor, but none that did not want to go down anymore :-) Good Video !

[@Diagnosedan]

Also a first for me

[@fpjvissers6460]

great video again Dan I know you cannot always expect your scantool to be flawless in all circumstances but that failing actuation of the airsuspension was very disappointing, especially when you look at how much that Topdon device costs. We do not all have a whole range of different scantools that we can use. So i am glad that you also show your negative experiences with those tools so we can make a better choice

[@davidorama6690]

Dan is the man! Dan, you’ve inspired me to buy my own MBII scan tool and I managed to successfully diagnose and fix my W203 SRS and airbag light issues, and also my W169 transmission issue. Thank you Dan! I’m learning so much from watching your channel.

[@Diagnosedan]

My pleasure David

[@mrmechanic3838]

I love the way he tries to explain, and it's not easy, working on a car is one part but explaining the problem and making the video is another, the way he does the video I really appreciate it. Thank you Dan.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you very much, its not easy and very time consuming but these comments make it all worrh it!

[@kennethhicks2113]

Watched this become more and more common over the decades. Even OEM parts aren't as good a lot of times because they sub out parts manufacture. You really gotta research or gamble... Homers and pros alike, always smoke test lean codes and KNOW grams/liter/rpm... will save time and $, imo. Good vidy, keep teaching, best way to learn ; )

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks Kenneth!

[@wyattoneable]

You do fantastic work Dan. Well explained and always interesting.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks for always taking the time to leave a comment 👍 Its really appriciated. Reading all the great comments make my Day!

[@markmagee2382]

Once again such an interesting and methodical way of diagnosing. Presented in a fantastic way, I can do mechanical work but the diagnostics always were a bit too much for my simple brain. You speak and show in a way thats not only easy to understand but enjoyable too. Brilliant work!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thats a really Nice comment! Thanks i appriciate it!

[@vee985]

Well, Dan doesn't pay very well. But I did learn something.

[@Diagnosedan]

You watch my video's for free so i'm expecting a little help sometimes 🤣

[@MasterTechLou]

That is the biggest problem that customers dont understand. when they choose their own parts they always choose the best price where technicians choose the best quality parts. Nice video!

[@marcioreis2648]

Another awesome diagnostic and fix done the right way.👍👍👍

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks!😁👍

[@missismiggins7329]

Good evening, Dr. Curtis Tiger here and today I would love to Diagnose Dan - My prognosis this evening is , impacted faeces, probably caused by overpacking fudge while entertaining. The rememdiy I will suggest is plaenty of Castor Oil and abstaining from packing fudge for a month, if the impaction does not clear up on its own, a visit to outpatients will suffice, where a nurse will remove the impaction with a spoon. As a precaution Dan, you really must stop fantasizing about "Tools" that put a smile on your face, we really do not care about your personal preferenxes regarding big tools, long tools or fat tools, but if you keep going down this path, you will be suffereing from impaction again in no time at all.

[@georgerousakis8501]

good morning friend and colleague. I have been following you for quite some time and I really admire your excellent knowledge on diagnosis. I am George from Corinth, Greece, I am also an engineer, but an old one. We engineers of this generation are NOT that good with diagnoses. admiring so your knowledge, I take the courage to ask for any valuable help from you. has my son one Suzuki swift 2015 model with engine k12b. for about a month now he has been showing his signs esp.this only happens in the morning when he goes to work and when he stops for coffee at about 700 meters, when he starts again it does NOT come on anymore and will NOT come on all day long.in a diagnosis I made at the local dealership, we saw that there are NO errors recorded.they told me not to worry and that it is absolutely nothing in discussion with the chief engineer there, he advised me to change the battery. the old one was almost four years old.I replaced it with a new one Bosch .the problem unfortunately continues. its warning light esp it only comes on in the morning and as soon as you turn it off and start the engine it DOESN'T come on anymore. i know I tired you, but I tried to describe the whole problem to you in detail. There is nothing in the recorded faults, or the diagnosis, I repeat, was made in Suzuki of Corinth. I greet you, I admire you and I hope you are always well. It's a shame that such a distance separates us. Thank you for any help you can offer me. George Korinthos

[@jtveg]

Companies that make fake parts that don't work properly and suppliers that distribute them are simply crooks and should be put out of business. I have nothing against lesser quality and more affordable parts that are less reliable but ones that don't work as advertised or pretending to be of high quality or from reputable brands are simply shameless criminals with no honor. Thanks for sharing. 😉👌🏻

[@Diagnosedan]

You are right!

[@BA-gn3qb]

Great customer service for replacing the whole pump again under warranty. 👍👍 Most places might give 30 days on electric parts.

[@Diagnosedan]

I Just think its not acceptable to tell my customer that hé needs another compressor after me replacing it a year ago

[@BA-gn3qb]

@@Diagnosedan - I suspected as much. You're a good man. Question: Can you only buy the valve? Or is only available as a whole assembly?

[@informyourself4074]

DD fixed it again!

[@Diagnosedan]

😁😁

[@beluxauto5968]

Well Danny, the Audi was actually a piece of cake for you. The Volvo however, If you are holding shop in my part of the world it is a pretty common thing. A few years ago we didn't ask for specifics when clients brought a car but overtime we made it a habit of having a little chat and as soon as people sound too smart, in a good way, we ask them friendly if they have replaced any parts and from what shop. May sound a bit over the top but it has, in some cases, reduced the fault finding time. I am not bashing anybody but it is better to buy a known brand from a respectable shop than shop on the internet in virtual reality. It can save people a lot of money.

[@Diagnosedan]

Where is your shop located?

[@beluxauto5968]

@@Diagnosedan don't judge me. St. Petersburg. Russia and one in Narva, Estonia. I was born in Holland and raised in Belgium. It is a weird story but it is like it is.

[@mbazzy123]

That was an excellent example of counterfeit parts and the symptoms they can produce. The saying applies "just because its new doesn't mean it works correctly" ! This is the stuff that can burn an entire weekend chasing those trim numbers . Thanks for the great presentation

[@Diagnosedan]

If you don't doubt the newly installed parts it can keep you running around in circles forever!

[@redpanda2401]

Love the bloopers Dan..."Damn it"... lol

[@Diagnosedan]

🤣🤣👍

[@ashercohen4739]

Thanks Dan for sharing with us the faults and the way to fix them

[@Diagnosedan]

My pleasure

[@martinda7446]

I've watched this episode of DiagnoseDan twice! I knew I'd seen it before, but let it run and continued watching, it is so very well done. In fact it is masterful. Really love it. Thanks Mr DiagnoseDan. Edit: I don't mean this episode in particular, I mean everything he does, all of 'em.

[@kogafixed4190]

Hella and AutoD_c are currently trying to figure out who to blame for the bad MAF sensor which cost me €100! Perhaps it is in fact counterfeit….Dan saved the day…especially calling the wife the hero!

[@Diagnosedan]

Keep us posted😁 I hope she enjoys driving her Volvo without the check engine light again😉

[@ph1462]

The Volvo is perfect again. The t6 engine seems to have more power en drives very well. Thanx dan for fixing the Volvo.

[@dyankopetkov9056]

Awesome video Dan, thank you! It is so nice to have people sharing their experience like you.

[@Diagnosedan]

My pleasure

[@samiphysio617]

Love the bloopers "clicky", so knowledgeable

[@Diagnosedan]

🤣🤣👍

[@raghseghalam1113]

Hey DD This is David from Iran Im one of your fan. Your videos has taught me a lot. Thank you so much

[@mercedes_and_more]

Dan, as ever a great video and really educational to watch how you do your work 👍. What amazes me most is all that expensive air suspension control stuff being so vulnerably placed under the bumper and wing. No wonder minor crash impacts cost so much to fix. Already looking forward to the next video

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks!!!

[@grayzly]

Such a legend with his end bloopers!! Always makes me smile, Shows he is only human and not a human looking diagnostic machine lol 😆 😂

[@Diagnosedan]

🤣🤣👍👍

[@thethoughtfield]

Man, your videos are literaly pure gold, thanks!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks!!!!!

[@Doug....]

I enjoy your videos Dan. Nice to see you posting again 👍👍👍

[@Diagnosedan]

That's great to hear

[@robc5955]

Thanks Dan, beautifully explained as ever.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks Rob!

[@MiguelMartinez-np8uo]

Well done Dan , your quality videos are a great resource to many of us . Thank you so much for taking the time to explain your diagnostic approach.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you 👍

[@davidellenbaum1229]

great diag with air suspension. also have seen scam aftermarket fake oe parts gm and ford listed as genuine but fake junk . sometimes just have to spend money for genuine parts . thanks again Dan fixed it again

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks for the comment David

[@trevormansfield6740]

Another superb real world diagnosis. I always learn something. Thanks

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks!

[@josephlanguemi]

I am amazed you keep your screwdivers so clean.

[@Diagnosedan]

They are new🤣

[@WillieJu]

Great job Dan, as always ! BTW I love the bloopers at the end.

[@Diagnosedan]

🤣🤣

[@tubeDude48]

Dan, sure glad I discovered you...GREAT video's!!

[@elcheapo5302]

Nice work, Dan. Some of my vehicles are so old, the OEMs no longer support them. Finding quality parts is a constant challenge. The more modern vehicles get OEM parts from a trusted source only.

[@Diagnosedan]

The challenge with oldtimers is always trying to find the parts!

[@MrRitchie225]

Thanks to you Dan I'm getting more involved in diagnostics at work. I've still a long way to go. But I love it. Looking forward to the next video!

[@Diagnosedan]

Good luck!!!

[@salvadorvega134]

Another Great Video Dan I have to tell you this I am very HAPPY to see you are using my Load Test Bulb 💡 I send you very happy to provide a very little tool as a THANKS FOR ALL THE KNOWLEDGE YOU SHARE TO US… 👋🏻 from Waco Texas…

[@Diagnosedan]

Hi Salvador, thanks again. I actually use them a lot and they are very convenient. You are the best💪💪

[@Mohy.ly87]

Bless you Mr.Dan 🙏.. u r the hero of all time

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks😁😁😁😁

[@luismarty1685]

Thanks, Dan. Amazing!

[@detroit149]

Love watching DD.. Hes the man!!

[@Diagnosedan]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@dalehamlin7383]

Always entertaining and enlightening...! Thank you for another mechanical life lesson. I hope folks appreciate all of your wisdom. This video was especially timely as many people have been getting taken advantage of, by online scams. Your sense of humour is always so refreshing. Thanks again for all you do to keep us informed and up to date with the ever more complex world of the modern automobile.....!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks for the great comment 👍👍👍

[@carmaxo9424]

DiagnoseDan always the best ! I really like watching your videos where you explain How to fix.

[@Diagnosedan]

That's great

[@garethedwards2883]

Thanks Dan for an extended video on 2 cars, they were really interesting as usual.

[@Diagnosedan]

I actually think its my first video with 2 cars😁

[@ivos.1494]

Superb work once again! Wish there were more frequent videos, as they are very educational.

[@Diagnosedan]

Me too, i wish i could do more video's !

[@jeremystone6613]

Thanks Dan, such a good explanation of the system

[@Diagnosedan]

My pleasure Jeremy

[@AbbottAutomotive]

As I presumed, fantastic work on both diagnostic jobs here. 👌🏼 Already looking forward to the next. 👍🏼

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you very much 👍

[@CJS6611]

Hi Chris here from UK. Great show Dan as always. Very informative !!!

[@poppops62]

Another excellent diagnosis Dan! (Enjoyed the bloopers as well 😂)

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks Anthony!!😁👍

[@ashleyweston5420]

Another great video, thanks for posting. Can we please have a lesson on fuel trims, I can't be the only one who's never come across them except for your channel and have no idea what they are all about. Thanks again.

[@Diagnosedan]

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[@roxanneabbott8424]

Another awesome fix Dan! Great info!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you Roxanne

[@ivaneu1]

Dan,I really enjoy your video I watch 2 times or more because too much information and technics is showing to us. I really appreciate your knowledge.

[@Diagnosedan]

That's great to hear!

[@davjoh7728]

Someone tell dun we need him to do more videos,come back we miss u.much love from Nairobi

[@intergrale4x4]

Another Great Video Dan !!

[@guitarplayinman100]

Great Job, I love your thought process.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you

[@igotaction]

I am sure Dan and the Surgeon could swap jobs for the day so long as you give Dan a surgery manual😊

[@Diagnosedan]

I'm not sure if i could get used to all the blood🤣🤢

[@Nico_335i_DCT]

Great fixes Dan. Thanks for sharing. I learned in the past to use only OEM sensors on my BMWs. Dutch regards, Nico

[@Diagnosedan]

Oem is always the safe way to go with sensors.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Great diags as always Dan! Thanks for the 2 'fer! I use OEM on most critical parts. It isn't worth wasting time on knock off parts.

[@Diagnosedan]

You are right, OEM is the safe way to go.

[@jamesbruno5896]

Awesome video Dan, thanks for posting!

[@Diagnosedan]

My pleasure James

[@blitzbeast16]

When he says “I hope you enjoyed this video”…. No, I enjoy every video!

[@Diagnosedan]

😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@DavidSuttoninSpain]

Well I understand a lot more once you have explained it to me in simple to understand language, thank you once again Dan for getting me to like the motorcars of the modern-day era.

[@Diagnosedan]

My pleasure David!

[@jeremyah78]

Great way to approach that air suspension issue! 1 bite size step at a time made a complex system seem simple! I’d happily mimic your process Dan! Thank you!

[@Diagnosedan]

That's always the way to attack complex problems even if its not on cars.

[@jeremyah78]

@@Diagnosedan that’s wisdom sir

[@richard1835]

This is a great video on Air Suspension. Thank you DiagnoseDan

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks for the comment Richard

[@markboon9327]

Well done again dan bloody love your videos what a treat keep them coming mate.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks Mark

[@mikechiodetti4482]

Very good diag and repair on both vehicles.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks Mike

[@idiotbox8291]

Really enjoy your videos, thanks for the great work, Steve from Australia.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks Steve

[@joesarr1671]

Enjoyed every minute of your show.keep up The magic.

[@VishalPatel-jv9nz]

Your videos are very interesting. I have been watching KZbin since 15 years and yours is the first and only channel I have subscribed to. Your explanation power is excellent.

[@janvanderwal2744]

Weer een fijne video, er is ook geen plekje onbenut bij die audi zo te zien, en die volvo heeft eigenlijk geen schuld, storingen zijn veroorzaakt door foute montage.. je wordt weer bedankt 👍

[@Diagnosedan]

Die Audi zit idd behoorlijk volgebouwd. Alle fouten in de Volvo waren er inderdaad ingesleuteld.

[@ThomasEWalker]

I just went through this (and still dealing with it) because of aftermarket wheel speed sensors on my BMW X5. New sensors have TWICE failed even though they have been 'good name brand'. Even 'good' brands for aftermarket stuff sometimes just don't do the job. Sometimes a cheap part is OK, but we're just taking our chances. Past that - well, now you know why you pay so much for an expert shop!

[@josephndazi5863]

The woes of air suspension😆😆😆

[@Diagnosedan]

🤣😉

[@user-dz2jy7ss2g]

Video and bloopers are great 👍🏼😄

[@othmanhamdan8608]

What a legend i enjoy watching your videos allot , how can some one improve him self to actually be able to diagnose problems like this amazing skill .

[@Diagnosedan]

Just by doing it alot

[@Hayssam_Hallab]

Great job as always إنت معلم 😎

[@paulert23]

amazing find dan! always love the bloopers aswell :D

[@Diagnosedan]

😁👍

[@ifyournamesamewithme]

Good work.The right tool, the right diagnosis. that's it.👍

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks❗

[@ephrembogale7618]

Good tutorial !! thank you Dan👍🙏🙏🙏

[@OneLegged-honda-mechanic]

I always enjoy your videos! 👍

[@Diagnosedan]

That's very good to hear!

[@pavelppp888]

Awesome work as usual, Dan! As an automotive engineer I really respect all you knowledge which is not so common seen in the modern world! I also love to diagnose and work on my own vehicles and you are one of the main reasons! Thank you very much for all the knowledge that you share with us!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you very much Pavel

[@gtibruce]

Perhaps you can help me then! On the Toyota forum here in the UK we were discussing the MMT multimode type transmission fitted cars like thr Yaris Aygo and many more which is a programmed actuator on top of manual gearbox and the main guy said any tool that has bidirectional control are capable of relearning such transmissions like Autel 808 would you know that because in the advert descriptions it doesnt actually say re learn mmt transmissions only gearbox relearn? Yes i know you can buy pass through devices that can get you on to tecstream if you go through all the hassle tying to sign in succsefully? if you know what i mean. thanks

[@henkholdingastate]

What nasty tricks the manufacturers do pull. Connecting hardware to a car via software tricks. i hate it

[@mikivojinov6381]

Great job as always!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks!

[@vrchar8581]

Excelente lección como siempre. Saludos 👍👍👍

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you!!!

[@igotaction]

Every time I see DD it makes my week

[@Diagnosedan]

And your comment makes makes my Day!

[@didimilano2438]

man, you are very professional! congrats!!!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks 😁

[@Ulven3829]

Good jobs as always. 👍

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks!

[@letzrockitrite8469]

Thanks for this video Dan... especially that last hilarious bit ! ... you're a good sport ..

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks!

[@dekkerlundquist5938]

This is such a great channel. Learn so much from your videos.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks! That's great to hear

[@arthurfricchione8119]

Hi Dan another very informative video. People might say I’m nuts but I always try to replace my faulty components with OEM parts. Dan you and family stay safe and well Artie 😊

[@Bosbulls]

Me too.

[@Diagnosedan]

Artie, i agreed with you. Sometimes the aftermarket brands are actually also the OE supliers and they make the same component in another box a lot cheaper.

[@Bosbulls]

@@Diagnosedan true. I had that on my Mercedes Vito recently where I had to replace the fuel rail sensor. The OEM were quite expensive, but because I knew it was a Bosch part, I was able to source it for less than half the price.

[@jamesu]

Your customer was smart enough to keep the old part so his wife could be the hero.

[@Diagnosedan]

🤣🤣👍

[@tomaszukal5426]

👍🛠 Excellent Job Dan . I believe every cheap fake part is sweating and shaking when you see 🤣🤣

[@Diagnosedan]

🤣🤣🤣