Did the Dealership diagnose this car right?

In this video we learn how to attack intermittent problems
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[@Diagnosedan]

In this video we learn how to attack intermittent problems Scantool used in the video: Launch X431 Pro mini: bit.ly/35epX4T PS: be sure to click “buy from amazon" if your from the US. Comment Giveaway link: facebook.com/Kingbolen.fa... Wiring diagrams used in the video: www.diagnosexl.nl/en/diagnose... Scope used in the video; www.autoditex.com/

[@DogRedful]

I’m definitely not a professional auto mechanic (I’m a retired aircraft mechanic/flight engineer) but I sure can tell when a knowledge person is methodically troubleshooting.

[@dexterberboso5573]

Your Great Dan,.. awesome I also fixed by doing option 3 as its more economical solution.

[@DodgeCity111]

Great repair. I'd have gone with the customers choice

[@weekendwarrior7080]

For those like me interested in the magnetic wire holder, google for "Lisle 55000 Wire Holder"

[@boost351]

Nice scan tool 😉 as always awesome work well done. I also would go with third option due to vehicle age.

[@malcolmdown9170]

Option 3. If diagnose Dan is happy to do that as a repair then it’s more than good enough for me.

[@Diagnosedan]

Ha ha I'm happy and customer is happy!

[@anthonysova7117]

Dan ur diagnosis skills are amazing I would never make repairs to any module even if it was a cold solder joint because of liability ur repair to the signal ground was correct intermittent problems are difficult

[@rhkavli]

@@Diagnosedan Happy until selling the car, and someone sees that patch. Then wondering how many other undocumented patches that exists. A rebuilt replacement unit is always the best. If one solder joint on the ABS PCB has come loose, how long until another one comes loose. This is a typical problem when manufacturers went from lead based solder to non-lead solder. Re-built is always the best option.

[@catalinnicolae4443]

I would take option 3 and offer to pay EU100 because people like Dan should be encouraged to exist and prosper

[@nuvisionprinting]

@@catalinnicolae4443 I would take 3 but so many people believe that unless it comes from a manufacturer the job isn't done properly or has enough quality control measures.

[@stuskivens4295]

This shows how an expensive spare part can make an old but otherwise good car uneconomical to repair. A new module fitted by Audi could easily have cost more than the value of this car.

[@johncooper6246]

Option 3 is of course the sensible choice - although some clients are stuck in their ways and would request repair or a new unit. But ground is ground and doesn't matter where you get it from. Thanks for posting, cheers.

[@chrismech1]

As a tech myself, I appreciate your knowledge and methods of diagnosing. I use many of the same techniques everyday. Biggest problem in our field, is that customers generally don't want to spend the money for proper diagnostics. Especially when they've had it to every repair shop in the area already. Great work though Dan

[@kneecaps2000]

You'd think they would want to spend diagnostics money more than the expensive part changing wack-a-mole many places like to do.

[@amooijaola3442]

Good job love you Dan

[@markrup6369]

Option 2. If that ground has failed, good chance something else in that module is sketchy. Go ahead and get a reman module.

[@Diagnosedan]

Makes sense!

[@robertdunn7717]

Now that I'm going through the comments I feel like I copied yours lol

[@lordjaashin]

option 3 doesn't cause anything and is not irreversible. option 2 makes sense when ABS module starts acting up again. till then option 3 it is.

[@tinchrac3239]

It may or might not, 10 years ago a friends civic just wouldnt start, he took it to diferent shops, Relays, wires, connectors, pump, filters, inyectors were replaced and notheing worked, i happened to be visiting him and he was planning on just scraping the car, i tested it a bit, some wiring diagrams from the internet and found no signal from the ecu to the pump relay, we opened the ecu and with a magnifying glass i found some sketchy solder mixed with flux, looks like an error on the factory or some refurbishing stuff (he bought it used so no idea and its a no sealed ecu, no signs of a repair), just got there with new solder and it worked, the damn car still runs perfectly

[@notkevinfinnerty4959]

Love when you do audi's Dan, being an Audi/VW dealer tech of 14 years I still learn a ton from watching, you have a great way of explaining things. Keep up the excellent work. 👍

[@Diagnosedan]

Your welcome Steve!

[@TNFSDK]

Option 2, best of 2 worlds. Getting the module fixed as well as keeping the wiring intact. Soldering out an extra ground might get missed by other techs down the line

[@TIMMEH19991]

I'm seriously impressed with your diagnosis on this Dan. I would have never have thought about heat causing this.

[@k1ckyscotland988]

It's like watching Scooby Doo,Dan always gets the mystery solved.

[@Diagnosedan]

😂😂😜

[@shwilly9186]

As an Audi technician, I’m really happy they diagnosed this correctly lol

[@Diagnosedan]

Maybe you diagnosed it😜

[@shwilly9186]

DiagnoseDan ahah no sadly not, I’m far far away in Canada 🇨🇦 lol

[@j81851]

Dan I am 68 and an AC and Electrical professional. I never cease to be amazed with your skills, your candor and honesty. You have an excellent work ethic and just always look out for your customer. I am happy to see a younger man like you with the sharp skills, honesty and truthfulness. I never watch an episode that I do not enjoy every one of them are good. Your customers should love you the way you take good care of them!

[@CHELBOSUL]

I think 99% of the workshop in world will simply change ABS UNIT alll cables and sensors. RESPECT for your patience to discover real problem and avoid overcharge customers.. By the way how you have this wiring diagrams animation with all info.,parameters,voltage values. Is a special software? A name will be useful.

[@shakeeloniel8891]

Now this is what you call a diagnose guru! Thank you for sharing Dan

[@girenloland]

Option 4: Fix the solder joint myself. Common issue at these abs units.

[@Diagnosedan]

Great! We can do that in another video!

[@johnaclark1]

This was my thought , as well. On someone else's car, however, it's risky unless you've done it before.

[@hundikutsikas1]

why it has inside ground?

[@girenloland]

@@johnaclark1 Yes, this it is not a job for everyone

[@IsWaNMaHAmaD]

Some people learn from the video. So, i believe it will help to diagnose and do some minor repair or modification.

[@PrettyBoy203rd]

We need more guys like you in the US👍👍👍keep up the good work enjoy your work

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you very much

[@nuvisionprinting]

And Australia!

[@FuManchu5ltr]

Check out Scanner Danner’s channel in the US. These two guys have the same passion.

[@BobSmith-yy8ng]

South main auto n pine hollow diagnostics are good US channels

[@WillieJu]

You really are thorough , and a genius ! Keep the videos coming Danny

[@patlublinski9771]

When a shop can’t figure it out they send it the dealer, when the dealer can’t figure it out they ship it to Dan! You are the Man! Love your channel.. best diagnostic one on KZbin in my opinion.Thank you

[@roy2689]

Dan sure knows his stuff and his diagnostic procedure is up there with the best, but you should take a look at LM auto repairs this guy really knows his stuff too...

[@zoekmaarop]

for me option 2 its not that i dont trust the repair option 3 but i like to keep as it whas built.

[@Diagnosedan]

Fair comment!!👍👍

[@peterr1342]

"As it was built" with a fault!

[@zoekmaarop]

@@peterr1342 yes VAG life for me when the engine light goes off i start to worry

[@class185]

Yes and after that straight to museum

[@Killsnapz]

I noticed the Audi had over 270 thousand kilometers on it. Factor that in with the age of the vehicle and it is very apparent that this vehicle is nearing the end of its practical service life which makes option 3 a more logical choice in this specific case. As stated this fix will function every bit as well as repairing or replacing the control unit. It always seemed stupid to me to task the control unit to perform the duty of supplying a ground to the sensor when a piece of wire can do the same job.

[@GurpreetSingh-nf3uw]

Dan, I was never really into this type of work, i feel inspired by your work and easy to understand videos. Keep up this great work ! Just subscribed to your channell as I enjoy watching your series of Detective work and logical approach methods to the root cause of problem instead of generalisation of an issue. Welldone ! Oh yeah Option 3 was defo the sensable and sold solution.

[@jigsawbg]

I'll choose option 2. resoldering all possible solder joints. Because maybe there are other solders that are about to become bad solders and it's only a matter of time before that happens. Another impressive video. You are one of those people who, above all, follow logic and make sense of cause and effect relationships. Most people don't have this ability!

[@cangletar]

Learning a lot from you Dan. You’re very clever and I think you deserve everything you make from these videos.

[@neilmurphy845]

Looks like the customer found a good dealership

[@Diagnosedan]

Some dealerships are really good!

[@neilmurphy845]

@@Diagnosedan that's good as in any trade theres always a few bad Apples that ruin the rest

[@lane1962]

As always Dan, good methodical testing, a great learning curve for me, a pleasure to watch, thanks for sharing your skills.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you very much Paul

[@Yulian.Mladenov]

I personally will choose option two, because I am curious and I want to learn like all my life. I am working a lot with common rail diesels, and they have a lot of problems like that. for example when the fuel pressure is too high or too low and the engine loses power while driving,80% from the cases are that the fuel pressure regulator stop to working because his coil overheat. Good job Dan, continue 👍🏻

[@aktanf]

Definitely option 3. Repair. Love your videos Dan! I learn a lot from them. Keep them coming!

[@lukep6017]

AMAZING diagnosis demonstration. Excellent job. Very professional work.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you very much

[@rayfell3731]

Love your work btw...being an ex mechanic and now an electronics technician but seeing and repairing the amount of weird intermittent issues with all the later electronics involved in newer vehicles makes me appreciate the older non computerised cars that i feel will make a comeback here in australia...good knowledgeable honest mechanics with the scan tools can be hard to find especially in our remote regional areas...i love watching your diagnosing this stuff as it helps me stay in touch....ive even gone back to carby vehicles

[@theSilvioRoesler]

Dan troubleshooting skills go beyond anything I have seen on the internet - the true Jedi Master!

[@cgokey5491]

option 3 was my first tought when you determined the problem, i love your vids

[@cherylfarrell1638]

Ingenious repair quite interesting to watch and to listen I don’t even eat popcorn during one of your lectures for sure I’ll miss something

[@martinainguis1]

damn right , have audi with faulty injection pump high pressure fuel pump that cost €9000 and the car cost €4000

[@markphillips2076]

Love your dedication tracking down faults Dan. There is an option 4: get access to the ABS module circuit board and resolder the joint on the board yourself. I did that on my old Volvo V70 and fixed the problem myself instead of paying £2000 to the Garage for a new module. Not an option on a car that cost £500. The ABS pump wasn't working due to dry joints on the module, so I carefully sawed the lid so I could remove it, resoldered the dry joints and sealed the lid back on. It worked and is still working 5 years later. Maybe not a valid option for a shop. ;-)

[@brianburns7211]

Mark Phillips That the Ivan option.

[@Diagnosedan]

We can do that in another video!

[@StupidBlokeStupidVideos]

Not always an option. Some of these units have aluminium joints which won’t take solder. Had a similar issue on an e38 a while ago, the abs unit looked very much like this one so probably manufactured in the same way. I cut the top off it thinking it would be a nice easy job to solder up, it didn’t go as planned.

[@markphillips2076]

Dan, that would be Cool. Dry joints are a real problem in modern automotive electronics. A few cars I've owned had electronic problems of one type or another due to poor solder joints. Luckily I know how to repair them. I tend to buy big cars with lots of electronics in them, so I get to see these issues. My current Lexus had a bad reversing camera. Luckily with that a cheap Chinese camera fitted in the housing and made a good replacement with slight modification.

[@eurbanautotech]

I just picked up that soldering iron a couple weeks ago. I'm very impressed with it and I love the fact that it fits in my wire repair kit. Awesome video.

[@ludwigeilers429]

You inspire me with every video. Great channel and as always, thanks so much for sharing it with us Dan.

[@michaelmcdermott1877]

Brilliant detective work by heating up and cooling it down to check the continuity at different temperatures. As for the 3 options of repair. I think most customers would say the added ground wire is a perfectly adequate repair and saves them a lot of money. Brilliant job Dan.

[@mahmoudhafez912]

Oh my gad u so amazing I’m mahmoud from Egypt I’m new on your channel I’m very happy to be one of your followers to improve my skills thank you Dan

[@marcs5960]

Diagnose Dan is the doctor of finding out problems, really wish other mechanics took this much effort into fixing cars

[@chrismatodzi7184]

You are awesome diagnostic Dan, I love your excellence hands work. Thank you. It works indeed.

[@jeffcorey1976]

reman the abs controller, if one solder joint is cold, there may be more....

[@Diagnosedan]

True! We can do that in another video!

[@poiiihy]

But if there were more then other faults will appear, but there has only been one fault.

[@Cheepchipsable]

Would keep it at 3 and if more codes appear, then option 2, or frankly just trade the car.

[@lkazanov]

I must say, as a physician, and a certifiable gearhead :-), I love your videos! You have essentially double grounded that connection, excellent. Something tells me this is going to last at least another hundred thousand miles :-)

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks for the fantastic comment!😊👍

[@kwokmingwong]

Awesome video, very detailed and interesting. Where have you been all my life? Keep up the good work 👍

[@michaelcervini1949]

Dan is the man!!!!! Slick work! I had this car in the past and would take option 3 for sure!

[@feddykoih]

this gonna be a nightmare for other tech. ure a master. i love ur dedication to dig out the root cause. it never be easy. even myself not dare to say that i know the problem😅

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks for leaving a comment it's appreciated!

[@PaulB__]

Option 2 and 3 :D If the car was mine I would open up the module and check/resolder the connections inside. Great content!

[@williegillie5712]

Nice thorough diagnosing of the problem Dan. You looked for the commonality between the modules affected and since the car would only act up when it was warmed you applied heat and cold until you found the problem circuit. Hats off to ya Dan. Nice work 👍

[@pavoepler5715]

Dan, you are a great diagnostician, your videos have helped me a lot! Thank you!

[@voland4513]

Go go go go, keep the lecture coming, never stop, Like and after watch.

[@Diagnosedan]

Ha ha ha 😂😂😜

[@jamesbruno5896]

Nice job Dan, I would leave it exactly as you repaired it!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks!

[@elora2525]

Same exact problem on older BMW. It was so common that we used the heat gun if the abs light came back on.the module was faulty

[@davidkendrick213]

I’m a 72 year old retired project manager for the F16’s F110 engine and I learn something with each of your videos. Thank you.

[@marvinelam5084]

I came across your channel looking for help with error codes on my 2007 Mercedes E550. I ended up watching your videos for 3 hours. I really enjoy your content and detailed explanations. You should have your own TV show. Seriously.

[@bertlesage6190]

Respect for a mechanic like you, there are so many cowboy around in this repair world.

[@olavipasanen4471]

As my brother used to say :everyone can change new parts, but he is a mechanic how can play with old cars and parts.

[@ahmadhassounmusic6053]

God bless you Dan I'm in Germany i love your work and i would love to meet you

[@Diagnosedan]

Vielen Dank!

[@michaelbuela8403]

I love this channel.Dan is absolutely a detective.

[@edwardshotton8383]

Only just found this video, Dan you are a magician. One thing I hate tackling is car electric because everything is invisible, but you sir have taught me a few lessons even after only watching two of your videos. very impressed with your knowledge, keep up the very good work.

[@goombafreak]

love the great info, wish i could join in on the giveaway link but i dont use facebook. great vids though :)

[@parochial2356]

Dan, I would re-flow [re-solder] the internal connections.

[@bobt2082]

I agree , pull an Ivan and do the reflow repair!

[@roybm3124]

+1 i wouldn’t trust on this ABS unit. When you need it, it must be 100%.

[@parochial2356]

@@roybm3124 The owner has been relying on it since it was new. It was soldered to begin with. Done properly, the re-flow will be better than the original, as the original has failed to begin with.

[@martyg3757]

It might be difficult to remove the circuit board from the unit. The damage in the circuit may not be at a solder point. Re-flow is the most elegant repair but has its limitations and risks too.

[@Garth2011]

I've experienced some ABS modules that light up the ABS bulb on the dash yet they still function normally ! Likely a cracked solder joint or something else not needing much current to set the bulb on.

[@lidabasson5699]

Dan this video again just show your determination to solve a problem which very few technicians will even attempt to do . I do wish to congratulate you .

[@BlakBawa]

Greetings sir. I would like to thank you and commend you for the great work you do. the way you present the content makes it very easy to understand concepts that were difficult for me in school. Be blessed and all the best in all your work.

[@devttyUSB0]

I'm so glad i found this channel! Echt een Nederlandse Eric O. !! Good job, you fixed it again! \o/ Als er ooit iets vaags met mijn auto is, geef ik m'n geld liever aan jou! :)

[@Diagnosedan]

Ha ha 😂 Bedankt!

[@Believe231]

I didn't' know what you said at first as my second language isn't Dutch but is Spanish. After Google translating your post I agree completely, any uncertain intermittent issues I'd gladly have Dan do the work even if it cost me some extra money for his actual labor time as I'd want to reward him for his meticulous manner of performing the job to get it done correctly😊👍 rather than spend that money using a "parts cannon"!😜

[@danielwarren6845]

Fantastic video. Everything was spot on and explained perfectly. My only concern with option 3 is that if the solder joint is bad, there may be other bad solder joints in there too. On my own car id probably still choose option 3, but for a customer i would recommend option 2 to reduce the possibility of similar faults returning.

[@juanlamadrid986]

Opción #2

[@chriswoodman5115]

3

[@1HotLegendLS]

Hey, Lenny from Boston USA. Just found your channel and love it! I myself would have done option 3 on my own vehicle

[@pov_driver]

Mate, you do a fantastic job. Just in two days I've watched most of your videos.

[@oldschool9746]

That was one clean engine bay for an older car.

[@Diagnosedan]

Well maintained car!

[@Ben-jq5oo]

Very professional tutor. Methodical and very knowledgeable. Thankyou Dan.

[@liamoshea9383]

#3 this is my first time seeing your channel. Excellent video. I usually have a hard time watching videos until the end. I was educated, entertained now confident. Thank you

[@gerritjanh]

Hi Dan, just discovered your channel. Mooi stukkie uitzoekwerk! Call me crazy, but I probably would've chosen option 2. If there's one bad contact on the PCB there are probably more. Good idea to check the entire PCB for more problems.

[@djmech3871]

I would have chosen option 2 also.

[@zeke112964]

That elastic with the hooks is called a bungee cord in the states

[@roygardiner4002]

And (for a change) also in England !

[@jasonmcnamara2079]

also known as occy (octopus) strap in Australia.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks i didn't know that!👍

[@rooster3285]

Hi Dan, I love your channel, very good info always given. The first bad thing I heard you say was those bungee cords. They are dangerous ! One shop I worked at, Guy lost his eye to one. Just Google the stats and you'll see. Keep up the awesome videos !

[@Stambo59]

@@rooster3285 Operator error, never over tension them, use the right length and make sure they are secure. I have been using them for over 30 years and never had an issue.

[@oficinanagringa4366]

Dan, amazing diagnose, congratulations my friend.

[@jasondessin8962]

Man your a good mechanic. Nobody is willing to go this far to get the root of a problem everybody wants a quick fix like a magic pill to fix everything I'm not in Europe but if I was I would definitely take my car to you. Great video bro thank you

[@irontrev1640]

Option 2 Remanufactured part, the ground may be the 1st of many failures in the system. But still hats off to you on the troubleshooting

[@Xanthopteryx]

Then you know where the fault is and you can go for op 2. If not, you have saved a lot!

[@gasgas2689]

Not necessarily. 1990's gasoline Mercedes had faulty fuel pump relays manufactured by Bosch. I took them apart and resoldered them. If you bought a new Bosch fuel pump relay it would have the original built-in Bosch fault which was a badly flow-soldered relay socket.

[@AuMechanic]

The customer said "Option 1, I want to spend as much money on the car as possible because my wallet is too full" ..........never

[@Diagnosedan]

Ha ha LoL😜

[@jeanpaulcomeau8131]

Dan.. .. I have only 2 words: You rock.. I love what you are doing. I love the way you explain it. I love the way you talk.. It s cristal clear, even for someone that is not English . Keep doing it Dan.. You make my day every time I watch your videos. Great work, great video.. I always forward your videos to my friends that want to learn the easiest way. Many many thank you from Malaysia

[@shauncurley7203]

Option 3 as it is an older car. Just discovered the channel. LOVE IT!!!!!!! Thanks.

[@hussssshie]

Intermittent grounds are like Chrome. Up to no good even when you think it works fine.

[@Diagnosedan]

😂😂😜👍

[@poiiihy]

no u

[@basshead4204]

And that's why nobody likes you. Lols.

[@hussssshie]

Got my grounds checked, and they work fine. Sub-ohm results :D Karma will strike those who dislike me eventually.

[@dustinwalker1137]

Whaaaaaaaa LMAO.... That's hilarious! I personally use Chrome but mostly just out of habit! Internet explorer use to give me constant issues and always just seemed slower then chrome to me personally, but hilarious ass comment nevertheless lol

[@scoobsmcgee9325]

I'd take apart the existing unit with the intent of cleaning and reflowing the board, screw that up, and then have to buy a new one anyway.

[@Diagnosedan]

Don't screw it up than😂😂

[@WarHawk427]

The wires in the b6 abs controllers that require soldering are smaller gauge than human hair, so that would probably be accurate. Additionally, there is a gel substrate that is there to protect it that can only be removed using acid.

[@Tubecraft1]

Scoobs McGee me too

[@colwyn9]

I fixed 5 ATE modules by resoldering through the silicone seal, cutting open the unit is worst bit.

[@sumtech5680]

Option 2 is preferable since defect in ABS module can create great trouble in future.

[@AdrianVann]

I’m not a mechanic nor electrician, but just a regular guy with a 2005 Land Rover LR3 in Texas with electrical issues. This is a master class in troubleshooting electrical problems.

[@MrInsanityflea]

Dealership: Option 1, everyone else, option 3.

[@subjectofgov]

Most shops would have traded out parts till they got a hit then bill you for all of it.

[@Diagnosedan]

😂😂👍

[@antonycarrison4399]

I would choose a reman, that earth fault could reappear in another area of the module.

[@Diagnosedan]

Yes that's true!

[@anthonykreiser]

Was looking for this comment

[@paulwright6121]

Awesome Dan. I love the way you work!

[@yargnitram4891]

you are the best i seen and been into cars for 40 years,when points where the only electrical issues and products by LUCAS

[@dereksimenac8844]

option 4 take out circuit board and resolder connection pin connections

[@Diagnosedan]

We can do that in another video 😊👍

[@peterr1342]

get it repaired as the earth may affect other operations of the ABS

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment

[@curvs4me]

Definitely, parallel paths are not always good. Ground loops can cause other failure. In thinking about it now, I might actually cut the wire from the abs control unit and cap it until the unit is fixed.

[@woollywhippet9899]

You know when someone knows what they’re talking about, because they make you understand, simple. Great videos Dan 👍👍 Had a similar intermittent fault on a passenger airbag fault. Sometimes the airbag light would be on then go off after driving for 10 minutes or so. It turned out to be the connector not fully clicked and when the ambient temperature in the car increased the heat affected the plastic connector and the expansion was enough to make contact

[@MenNORWAY]

Hello Dan, I would go for option number 3. Great video's! I learned a lot about DSG, now this one about ABS :-)

[@Conservator.]

“Let’s diagnose this together” Anytime Dan, anytime. All you got to do is -call- post.

[@Diagnosedan]

😂😂👍

[@JP-ud8co]

If I was a person that could afford that car, I'd take option 1 without a second thought. For me now, though, option 2 is best.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks for the comment!

[@JohnAbrahamsen]

Its not a very expensive car at this point...

[@CPUTests]

Option 3 for sure, if there is no other faults. Best regards and I like your videos so much. Good work. You are really a PRO. No doubt.

[@qhew]

your logical approach to finding the root case (& clear explanation) is quite amazing. it is so easy to be led up the garden path & make irrational conclusions when testing for intermittent faults. but your logic is impeccable. Thks for great learning experience. i have no experience of ABS systems but the principles of control systems & their sensors are always consistent. glad it was you & not me doing this diagnosis. of course on cost i would as owner go for option 3 - bypass common. (one day might i might resolder board inside ABS unit haha, but prob never would, as task to remove & disassemble would scare me.)

[@Mork007]

The wired ground is the proper repair to the issue.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks Jim!

[@lustfulvengance]

You should do timing chains on that engine while its there, I heard its a quick, easy job 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Diagnosedan]

😜👍👍

[@iamasmurf1122]

Why exactly would you fix something not broken ?

[@AlessandroGenTLe]

@@iamasmurf1122 I love when people don't get jokes...

[@italianjob-vx6hp]

This is the out of the box thinking that makes you a really good car guy. I have maintained all my cars without a single trip to the dealership in 30 yrs except for recalls .

[@megomiftah]

Amazingly done 3 option are outstanding thought Really great detail and informative

[@nicknicu1787]

So you’re telling us the dealership guessed it right this time due to pattern failure? 😂

[@Diagnosedan]

😂😂I wasn't there and don't know how they came to that conclusion but they were right!👍

[@AndrewSparkfish]

@@Diagnosedan they were right from probably guessing it was faulty.

[@glaborxx]

@@AndrewSparkfish Because they already had seen it many times before.

[@robkitchen5344]

They can make the most profit with the least intellectual effort by replacing the whole unit... If the cost is prohibited then they go to standard service /marketing operating procedure and their preferred option... Trade in value applied towards a new Audi.

[@MrDejast]

I have no problem doing this on my wife's car, or a good friends car. But I would never even offer this as an option at our shop. Never "jerry rigged a customers car" ever.

[@Diagnosedan]

Ok fair comment

[@MitenPL]

Jerry rigged? Lol, this is the best option out of these three. 1 Gonna replece whole unit when its repairable? Only stupid mechanics that dont know how to daiagnose or repair the problem do that. And ofcourse its money wasting at its finest. 2 Open this thing apart and risking damaging something else in the process. Again you are wasting customers time and money. 3 Good, cheap, permament and less invasive then option 2 solution. For me option 3 is the most sane out of all of these. Hats down for this man, we lack professionalist like him out there.

[@j0rss]

If the customer is happy with this option and knows all the details, I don't see the problem at all.

[@davidelbaz1652]

Doing that kind of repair shows to your customer your skills and knowledge. Diagnose Dan prove it again that he 's not a part changer.

[@loganz126]

Op 3 as long as i knew for future reference, if another problem should develop i could advise of the mod. Easy listening to this guy! neat work!

[@Kieran46100]

Dan, i'm so glad to have found your videos

[@MrPdforeman]

Thats when you say " we dont have the special audi tools for this " done deal. Then make some real $$ on normal shit.

[@Diagnosedan]

😂😂😜

[@timdegroot4159]

Except if it makes for a good youtube video, then it can be benificial in another way. This is quite smart, you will get money for your work, and an additional bit from youtube, while we are either educated or entertained. Smart move.

[@kasualskeptik2584]

Dan, you are a funny guy and I appreciate you leaving in the bloopers... A good sense of humour is essential in working on cars.. I used to do these thermal tests on computer circuit boards, and it was due mostly to bad solder joints or chip sockets, but sometimes it's the chip (cracked casing)... If it's a chip, then bypassing is the best way, but if it's a solder joint issue, other adjacent solder joints may be close to failure, and may need a refurbishment...

[@oshangbouhrawa7413]

What a sticky problem I learnt about today ! Thanks buddy , you R a star man ! This tricky fault can cause so much heated arguments between garages owners and customers ! Now I know why ... Gotcha !

[@nicholastuck9612]

I would go for the soldered ground. Affordable and I doubt a main dealer or frankly most shops would identify the fault in the first instance let alone the remedy. Well done, we need more like you.