DIY- How to Diagnose a No Start LIKE A BOSS!!!!

[@those1kidds]

"it was just a minor wiring issue, no charge, come and get your car" -- said almost no mechanic every. You're amazing man. I wish you lived near me..... you seem like an honest, awesome guy who just likes to help people. We need more dudes like you in the world (:

[@SchrodingersBox]

Wow thanks man! It helps that I just do this as a hoibby for charity. If I did this for a living I'd probably tell him he needs a new fuel tank and a tuneup for $1200 lol.

[@frank09busa]

as an master tech in the past, I approve this mans method. great explanations, demonstrations and final repair. bravo good sir.

[@robertmckinney4772]

FREE OF CHARGE!!??!! PICK YOU UP IF YOU NEED A RIDE TO COME GET YOUR CAR??!!?? You are doing gods work my friend.

[@acwither]

Man, I don't even have car troubles and I stumbled on your channel. I hate when people get burned by mechanics (or any other service), so I always fix things for myself, family, and friends. Thanks for the awesome vid. It's inspiring to see someone helping out and fixing 'a professional's' mistakes. I can't imagine what trouble this guy would have gone through had he taken the car back to that same mechanic.

[@jamessmejkal8803]

I really like this home mechanic, NO BS, just straight talk.

[@mrghiax]

Top draw super fast diagnosis Matt. Professional parts changers should be embarrassed and ashamed of themselves watching you in action Matt. As a chap commented below - his local mechanic would have changed everything, probably charged the customer a small fortune and still the car wouldn't start!! You are definitely more a professional than most "professionals" can ever hope to be!

[@jrmasson222]

Impressive which leaves me with one question. ....why is the guy not bending over so far backwards with gratuity that he risks getting his head caught up his %$$....oh I answered my own question. I bought a greeting card that read , sorry i missed your birthday my problem is obvious, with a picture of a guy in that position.

[@mikesaltman]

And that’s why I decided not to let anyone work on my cars ever again. Got tired of getting taken advantage of. Now I do all my own work, not that I know how but I have a book for each car and KZbin. Sometimes my cars sit for months while I try to figure out the problem. But I would rather my car sit there and I bum rides for however long it takes than pay out $800 to a mechanic and it not fix the problem or fixed things that didn’t need fixing

[@tazmaniandiva7762]

Not a bad guy at all! It is so hard to find mechanics that perform diagnosis like this. Sadly most just throw parts at it at the customer's expense. Wish I could find a knowledgeable AND honest mechanic like him.

[@moedawg4061]

Most mechanics are not truthful when it’s a simple job fix .. good deal showing the call .. much respect

[@gereral1_jackofalltrades]

Great video. Glad there are honest people out there. Problem with the upright approach is most mechanics would rather charge you for a fuel pump so they make some money off you. You can see it in your channel that people see the true you and support you by subscribing to your channel and watching your videos. I like your approach on fixing cars.

[@SchrodingersBox]

+gereral1 Thanks bro... hey how's the grandkid? Like 2 years now?

[@gereral1_jackofalltrades]

Merritt 1 year and a bit.... thanks for asking

[@Stambo59]

+gereral1 As a professional it embarrasses me when I hear stories about people being conned by others in my trade. Not all of us are dishonest. Some of my customers I have had for 30 plus years because they trust me 100%. I was taught at a very young age to treat people as you wish to be treated and this has helped me build a successful business. Going back to the video, there was a couple of things I may have done slightly differently but that comes down to 40 plus years of experience. Still a nice find, and one many professionals would have had a problem with. I await the results of your other "non runner" with interest. :-)

[@SchrodingersBox]

Stambo What would you have done differently?

[@Stambo59]

+Schrodingers Box I do stress differently, not necessarily better. Once a lack of fuel was confirmed, I use a barbecue bottle with a regulator and a longish hose instead of starter fluid. It is way cheaper and dissipates very quickly if you still have a non starter. It is also possible with a bit of trial and error to sit the bottle inside and drive the vehicle this way. I also probably would have started at the relay end of the fuel system and confirmed KOEO prime and directly bypassed the relay before crawling under the vehicle, but then I am in my mid 50s so crawling under a vehicle tends to come later in my process. The end result would have still been the same :-). Please don't take this as criticizing your method as it is not intended this way. Your methodical approach is very similar to my own. I don't like replacing things until I can prove without a doubt that they are faulty.

[@danryan3146]

One of the best at explaining himself. I love the logical and systematic approach.

[@feddiegangbigfeddie361]

You just got yourself another subscriber brother. I'm in my journey of starting a repair and customization shop. I really like how you looked out for the customer with LABOR at NO CHARGE! AWESOME! Your channel is, from what I just saw, the perfect way to learn how to not only work on cars, but how to run my shop and how to treat my customers. Thanks for the great show✌🏾

[@SchrodingersBox]

Awesome thank you!!

[@vieiraandre6332]

Mechanics like you are hard to find Matt, how I wished you lived in Cape Town South Africa... Stay real, you're the real boss.

[@alexm2623]

'Bout freakin' time I found a fellow scientist into car repair and general DIY stuff. This channel is just what I wanted - I hate sorting through 45 minute videos looking for those 30 second tidbits of info I need buried in 44 minutes of people grunting and ratcheting while generally providing no useful information.

[@SchrodingersBox]

Hahaha, not too many people share our perspective. I agree though- it is distrubing how many people out there will spend all day watching guys grunting.

[@alexm2623]

I usually play the video at 2x speed to find what I'm looking for (usually a "How the hell do you get to that bolt to take it off without breaking something?" or tips and tricks for some inspiration and clever thinking that hadn't occurred to me). I'm just a guy looking for a quick answer without fluff because I just want to get the job done. I don't give a shit about mechanic vs tech, tool trucks, or whatever other BS people argue about. I just don't get the automotive culture. I roll my eyes so hard I worry about them leaving all together when I see tool snobs pushing their $400 Snap-On crap that they're still making payments on and bashing Harbor Freight and Craftsman. It just doesn't compute with me. If both tools get the job done, how on earth can you justify a tool that cost $380 more if the end result is the same? Then you have people on the opposite side who pay through the nose because they can't do a simple brake job or oil change. When I started this reply I didn't mean for it to be a rant, but there you have it, lol I think it all pent up as I searched through 10 videos to find out if I had to drop the gas tank to do a fuel pump or if I could go through an access panel in the trunk getting more frustrated with each video because I could've dropped the tank and just looked myself faster. (Didn't want to check in the trunk because it was packed to capacity of all kinds of junk I didn't want to mess with.) I'll be a regular viewer of your channel for both the repairs and humor, as well as scientific diagnoses.

[@grantlandking4361]

Alex, thank you dude! Your post was therapy. Anybody who read as far as the word "rant" knows it's anything but. You laid it out direct. You're one of the very few people who still practice the rare art of "thinking" in order to learn new info so they gain efficiency in making wiser choices when problem solving. And why are we this way? In the pursuit of happiness, for us and our loved ones! Any excess talking, chrome, or tales of yore impede this goal. And we cant imagine forcing someone to endure a shitty story or advert. in order to share useful info with em. We like to get sh!t done so we can hose-off, put meat on the grill, and chill with the fam & friends. I have come to appreciate videos and people like Mr. Schrodinger who is happy to help his fellow man. It works out for the good in life and many people are so distracted or arrogant they'll never get it. That's why God set a premium on these words "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself". It becomes apparent rather quickly these days who people have love for. ~hint: if somebody talks just way too much in general, and/or throws out two or more stupid non-witty jokes....their neighbor is in every mirror they look at. Take it easy brother!

[@mikeschmidt4800]

Don't forget the famous there's a bolt back here I can't show you, but, its right here. . .

[@Hicksmegamass]

Man I am very impressed by the things you do instead of just throwing in parts with assumptions like some mechanics. I wish I knew a mechanic like you that can be trusted. You're so awesome! I like the way you do work, we need more people like you!! hahaha

[@SchrodingersBox]

Thanks man, whatever the hell your name is lol!!

[@desireejenkins6683]

@@SchrodingersBox hey i have a 07 navigator and its having almost the same issue. so far ive followed your steps. in conclusion ik im not getting any fuel to the car and before that i actually checked my fuses in which i discovered that some of my pcm sensors including my fuel pump diode arent getting power. My car started temp. after spraying starter fluid and then died. Please lend me your advice. Thank you so much!

[@williambarnett7518]

@Schrodingersbox 6:21. Are 30 and 87 the control circuit? I thought they were secondary/ switched/ load circuit. As opposed to the primary/ signal/ control circuit

[@56910497]

Thanks a lot. I have 3 citroens and I do mechanics very frequently here at home. I am learning a lot from you. God bless you. Muchas gracias. Tengo 3 citroens y hago mecanica muy frecuente aqui en casa. Estoy aprendiendo mucho de ti. Dios te bendiga.

[@StacyTurner1969]

You are awesome for not knowing isuzus. I have a isuzu trooper with the same problem. After watching your video you brought my hope level back up. Thank you for posting. Wish me luck I sure need it.

[@ZydecoSoul]

Same here and I don’t have any dx tools. I changed fuse, relay and filter. Almost starts and then blah😤 I’m horrible with electronics

[@adriannyasia]

Damn, didn't charge him and he even offered to pick him up!! Now that's something you don't see everyday... Good job, son!

[@Lizard-of-Oz]

Cool and honest person here. Hard to find auto mechanics like this. My car is a no start, and that's the reason I'm here. Now I have a good reason to subscribe. Thanks for the video, although this is not the case on my car. Kind of dark now to check my car and mine is a no spark.

[@fa-ti8cp]

Easy step by step explanation from simplest to difficult , VERY knowledgeable, and willing to share with n help others ...on top of that honest. You sir, are a God-sent genius! Keep doing what you do it all comes back in due time.

[@christianwalker7895]

Just found ya ... Fixin to binge watch ALL Ur videos ... So amazing for a do it urselfer, like myself found Ur stuff so direct, though, and educated ... So much info in such a compact and yet humorous manner...wish I could a found Ur videos sooner

[@SchrodingersBox]

Awesome! Thank you! Welcome aboard and enjoy the binge!!

[@grantlandking4361]

Thank you man! Thank you. Your direct and sensible methods are top notch, your gift of teaching real-world valuable skills in such an efficient fashion will help more folks than you may ever know! We need more in the world like you, and perhaps things wouldnt seem so confusing at times. A lot of things in life are intentionally designed to frustrate us. You my friend are the antidote to such things! Rock On....

[@911Estyle]

Mclovin turned into a mechanic. Right on bro.

[@SchrodingersBox]

Chicka Chicka YEAH!!

[@911Estyle]

@@SchrodingersBox 😂🤣

[@tinathanhtran58]

I like trouble shooting. I need to learn and improve the skill. Thanks for showing and sharing your valuable knowledge.

[@rick343]

Great video, I have no trouble with taking things a part and putting them back together but when it comes to electrical problems I have yet to completely comprehend any of it, I would love to have your knowledge of trouble shooting electrical, great work man.

[@schrodingersboxquantummeka2008]

That's the purpose of this channel! Hopefully you'll adapt and develop "real skills". pretty much everyone in line returning their alternator because it didn't fix their problem has no problem installing one lol!

[@haroldmcmurtrey5263]

Schrodinger's Box Quantum Mekanix nice I 941 ton ball joint assembly line

[@gpsfleetmatic]

Not a bad guy after all, why would a thinking brain give this video a thumbs down. wonderful video buddy

[@ReadyAsHeWillEverBe]

You are the BOSS! Doesn't matter whether this was staged or real, you gave a superb tutorial on how to approach and diagnose. I like knowing that people like you exist. Thank you for this video!

[@SchrodingersBox]

I do not stage my videos- they are done in real time and are actual case studies presented to me by either viewers, neighbors, or people who just find me.

[@luisortega66]

I really like this guy, I like how he goes around and looks for the problem and not just guess and changes parts to see if it'll wok. You are a real mechanic buddy. Great Job. Were are you located?

[@SchrodingersBox]

Glad you enjoy it! I am located in Denver. I appreciate the compliment.

[@Airon0727]

@@SchrodingersBox I might have to move to Denver just to have a reliable mechanic lol thanks for the vids man

[@bobbymoore5609]

So much tension... Gone after watching just a few seconds I knew I needed search more. Great job, you certainly are a 2%

[@Maximilian0011]

Good Lord....!!!! that guy is like a WOW.......!!! his utter confidence in a fact that his is a master does it all...... thumbs UP!!!

[@ricroz07]

You ARE a BOSS and a credit to the entire DIY species! Love your video style, straight to the point without too much fluff. Good job! ;-}

[@SchrodingersBox]

Ha- the "DIY species"!!! I wonder what the Genus and Phylum are? Chordata HomoMechanicus?

[@bobbyd7140]

The depth you go into is nice to see !!

[@mannyvelez4437]

hey Matt this is another great video like the ones before. sometimes I get customers at my shop where they have spent hundreds of dollars and they get tow to my shop and it turns out to be simple fix. at that point my intention would be no charge,but I have and overhead and a family to support. so at least I charge a small fee. again I've learn a lot from your other videos.

[@SchrodingersBox]

+Manny Velez Oh totally as a professional you SHOULD charge for doing a diagnostic (as long as it's accurate) and also for any repair. It's a business! for me it's a hobby though.

[@bobbone8029]

You my friend, are one bad ass DIY guy! Wish you were in my town! You don't, you would get sick of me picking your brain!! Thanks for all the info I am getting from your videos, I watch often.. You are a born teacher!

[@SchrodingersBox]

Thanks man! Glad you found the channel!

[@fificboi]

you definitely know what the hell you're doing! man wish I knew someone like you here to help because you're right most mechanics will just go on and change parts they assume is the problem but it wasn't and they keep doing it until they find the problem which puts you out of money from buying all the unnecessary parts in the first place

[@zacharyball682]

Same here!

[@bobolszanowski5919]

Thanks for the step by step diagnostics. I did them all and found the crankshaft position sensor was the issue. $19.99 and a little elbow grease and my 98 Ranger Starts! I appreciate ya! Bob O.

[@MrRichieRides]

Why can’t I have a friend like this in my life!!! 🥺😭😭

[@martinelizabeth6279]

Cause you used that damn 🥺 emoji lmaoo

[@findvoltage]

Im astonished you dont have millions of views on each of your vids, how many times have i heard of people taking their cars onto the shop to have a similar thing happen to them from a 'mechanic'. You Bossed this diagnosis like a champ Matt, you da mang. The Mohammad Ali of diagnosis.

[@SchrodingersBox]

Hahaha you mean I used to be the greatest but now I'm dead lol!!! Thanks man. The truth is most people just want to see how to replace a starter rather than learn how to diagnose if you need one. The fact I don't have millions of views means I am reaching the right audience, as far as I am concerned.

[@findvoltage]

Sad about the greatest (Ali), but i think your right up there with the best of them regarding your abilities. The internet shall help alot of people reach the top of their game. Your not dead i can verify that. haha. thanks for your efforts Matt, i have learned how to learn better as well as become a better tech for your wisdom. much appreciated..

[@SchrodingersBox]

Peter V Lol never thought of it that way but you are correct about the haters actually wanting to be me. When I get a hater with a successful channel I'll probably change my attitude lol

[@SchrodingersBox]

Peter V I am not a professional. I state that repeatedly. When have I ever tried to present myself as such?

[@Kwilson3828]

Now you're what I call a customer friendly mechanic rather than a rip you off mechanic. I'd donate some money to you just for your time if I were the guy that owned the vehicle. Too bad there aren't more of your type around.

[@313Orlando]

We need more honest Mechanics like you! Id pay you anyway!

[@joshpierce5377]

Great stuff man! I enjoy watching you diagnose.

[@frankligas2249]

Thanks for the video. The one thing I would have recommended would be to always check the main ground connection by the battery. Manufacturers almost always paint the car, then drill a whole through the paint, and thread the whole. The master ground connector for the whole vehicle is grounded to the frame with a bolt going through an eyelet, so the only connection is the threads of the bolt in the whole. This will always corrode over time and cause intermittent issues with various electrical systems. Even if it is not the problem, it is always a quick recommendation to pull the master ground connection off, sand the paint off of the frame, then sand the eyelet to the ground connector, then coat the connection with battery terminal grease and reconnect. That way you fix or prevent most all issues related to poor grounding conditions.

[@SchrodingersBox]

in general good advice however we know from the very beginning this cannot possibly be a ground problem so I didn’t go that direction since there was no need to.

[@gvvq-pi5ml]

I think you actually done really well there Matt, just one comment, with your normal circuit tester and the pump plugged in you could by pass the relay check for current there and put the tester on the ground wire, if you have a bad ground the tester would light on the ground side....bit like a headlight that doesn't work...Fred.

[@steveg5576]

Gotta charge something my friend for folks to take you seriously. It enhances your position, not the other way around. All of us learn sooner or later. Good vid - from a fellow tradesman.

[@SchrodingersBox]

+steveg5576 I am not exactly following why charging people would be necessary to be taken seriously. Why is quality of work and competence of method not the criteria? ANYONE can charge for work.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Good video Matt! Even an old school wrench turning relic like me can enjoy watching these!! Thanks.

[@rontrexler4128]

Nissan Maxima vat oil pressure

[@rontrexler4128]

Hvvt

[@rontrexler4128]

By oil pressures

[@rontrexler4128]

Nissan Maxima vat oil pressure

[@kandiceewing3693]

Matt:you should write a book, i would so buy it. sometimes the camera doesn't catch some of the details , i like it very much when you explain things on the board, like when you explained what a relay is and how it works. you are a teacher , an honest one , and a good one , keep up the good work!

[@robserrano913]

Matt you are hands down the best automotive instructional KZbin instructional video I've seen in a while your ability to trouble shoot and analyze and explain a problem are truly impressing. Thank you so much for sharing and helping so many DIYs out here. I Robert

[@uplift56]

This is a servant of God 😇!!

[@DjKennyisglobal]

They need more diy Mechanics in the world like you guy. You where honest with your customer and didn't try to go in his pockets for a pretty much simple job, andddd... tried to help him retrieve his vehicle back to him even though you had to pick up groceries. (Mannn it just doesn't get any better than that! ) just got my subscription and im im support YOU by purchasing some of merch!

[@SchrodingersBox]

Very much appreciated!!!

[@unclebobomeltsfaces]

I would've given you $20 - $40 just for your awesomeness.

[@martinelizabeth6279]

I’d give dude a whole buck. To me dude brought my car back from the dead. FOR FREE

[@myjrny2]

Dang, it's just too bad there are many mechanics out there that will take advantage of the situation and lie and create another "problem" to the diagnosis then charge you an arm and a leg for it. It all comes down to morals, dignity and honesty! If you don't have any morals or conscience, one would lie and take advantage of the customer and basically steal that way. It's so hard to find a good and honest mechanic! Wished all mechanics was like this guy!

[@dezblyan5125]

good job no prob diagnosis and no charge u a good man

[@martystevens3969]

Scanners can help lead a mechanic to the area of a problem. It can show other problems. It all depends on the problem. Sometimes basic troubleshooting is faster than a scanner. Scanners can tell you a part is bad when it's good like an O2 sensor is rich when really it's the mixture. One part makes it appear that a part is bad. A ISC motor can throw Ox. sensor codes. Mechanics see the code and he says ''It SAYS the O2 is bad but is it?'' OTC has or had a break-out box to check circuits with a DVDM . It hooks up to the computer and you measure voltages and resistance with a DVDM. It can check grounds and open circuits. There are production change bulletins (PCB) that tell you about updated parts like head gaskets and head bolts.I think the company is All-Data. The videos are GREAT! Keep it up! A REAL mechanic can figure things out with even a paper clip!

[@SchrodingersBox]

Yes of course all that's true- but the question is: how would a scanner have been useful in THIS application? You have a cranking no start with confirmed cam and crank hall effect inputs. Exactly what PIDs would you have used to determine the direction given that starting point?

[@10poundnote]

'Expeditiousness'...great word.

[@olipirard]

Hi, This is a really good approach of the problem. The good think is that you showed us diagnostic with simple tools. The paperclip trick to bypass a relay is just awesome. Thank you.

[@bash6566]

God Bless You! Love from Fiji! you are awesone! i m an ameture in da field and i find ur vids very explanatory and very basic and fast approach! but here in Fiji we have alot of Toyota's but i think i am going to adapt ur approach to problems! thanks bro!

[@garysuarez9614]

Celerity: a quality most techs do not possess nor strive for. You, sir, are a star for your lack of adherence to the mere median of performance!

[@SchrodingersBox]

Thank you!

[@petelamond2354]

You are an honest and smart mechanic, you should have at least charged him $50.00 which would have been well worth it. I don't mind paying a mechanic his normal rate, but not when they fail to do a good job!! UGH.

[@ghtmedia3460]

3:36 Honestly.. Very next thing I would have done is give it the ol' liberal 5-second spray of either BPC thats Brake Parts Cleaner OR Carb Cleaner OR Starting Fluid whatever ya got (i try to alternate buying 2 cans BPC and 2 cans CC as I hear CC is stronger and BPC evaporates quicker and is still strong.. idk, that sticks from memory) and if it starts.. tells me a lot. If it doesn't I look for spark by pulling a plug wire and getting it on a screwdriver then I just have to find a way to see it while I turn the key.. These two things tell me a LOT about whats going on. Watching this for the first time so I want to see what you do. You have excellent videos by the way.

[@ghtmedia3460]

^In the air intake and past the throttle plate, of course. I forgot this is the Internet so someone will say, "WHERE?" But, of course. Pardon me, do you have any Grey Poupon?

[@ghtmedia3460]

4:39 :good: :good: :good: Okay! I love you, man. Seriously thinking about getting up and showing you my Corolla.

[@ohmy7554]

wow, I've been watching your videos and you are a very smart and knowledgeable guy. Thanks for these tutorials. much appreciated

[@jmclaren7]

Really neat seeing you hustle to get this done, goes to show that even with a "shit, i need this done NOW" attitude you can still be scientific and be 1000 times better than the 98%

[@SchrodingersBox]

+John McLaren I'm sure you'd agree that if you are in that situation it is even more important to take a scientific approach. If you have time to goof around or pick up the owner when his car died a mile away then that would be the time to guess and just hope its fixed!

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

well even some 98%'ers watch Matt's channel!!!

[@amyeyes5076]

That was sweet "no charge " need you in my area. Nice video

[@Theweeze100]

First class video, extremely educational and entertaining as well. I wish there were more how to videos formatted just the way you approach this. Please keep posting!

[@SchrodingersBox]

My whole channel is dedicated to this format!

[@HarmonicaMikesStuff]

Awesome video, honest guy!

[@ChangedUpNowWhat]

Absolutely amazing’ I bet dude returned to work happy knowing that the hours he spent standing on his feet working did not have to be exchanged with purchasing new parts and labor. He already bought a pump. God bless you!

[@carlmiller4136]

Wow that was a good video, one of the best I have seen for DIY, thanks man.

[@ashgall8118]

One of the best vehicle analytical videos I have seen. Great Job and thanks for the tips. I have definitely subscribed.

[@SchrodingersBox]

Awesome, thank you!

[@kugmyster]

Most of us know why shops will install a new pump (or so they say) and charge the hard working person at least 350-500 bucks. all they might do is fix the wire like you did. I have been a long time veiwer of your channel so thanks...... With that said I am redoing my sisters brakes because of a pinched brake line which led to a stuck caliper (work performed at a local shop) they said her brake pads were on backwards.... what horseshit, so i am putting in a new front brake line and new caliper because the boot in the caliper melted. And then charged her 650 for a rear main seal...... guess what.....yep still leaks like before. I was going to do it for her but I had my back fused and now I am kinda able to work on things right now. Now less then 6 months after the repairs I am doing it all over again, the right was by myself. If your not careful you will be had!!!!!! and most people never know they were cornholed...... Just my thought, sorry for being long winded but there are preditors out there. It was nice that you offered to pick up that guy after you went to King Super....LOL

[@kugmyster]

+Michael Bowman no you minion, I did not install the brake pads, and besides how in the hell is that even possible. although you would probably know. Go pound sand you mental midget.....

[@kugmyster]

+Michael Bowman your lack of intellect isn't my issue

[@truemordecai2996]

Michael Bowman Take it easy on each other for Gods sake!

[@raycook1503]

Such an awesome video. Learning a lot of electrical without assumption of bad parts. Proves that the obvious must still be confirmed. I would have thrown a pump in too if the other stuff hadn't been checked. Makes me think twice about part replacement.

[@SchrodingersBox]

Glad to hear!!! Welcome to the enlightened side!!

[@Autofixpals]

There is a lot of knowledge that goes into fixing cars and sometimes a lot of expensive tools are required. Techs don't get payed for the time they work and if they do it's peanuts with a commission added in to try and make up for the peanuts. But most places it's flat rate pay for the technician (basically piece work on a clock). The entire auto repair industry is designed in a way that does not promote quality repairs. The pay plans promote Half-Assery, puts the technician on a time crunch for everything. It's in part the customers fault as well as a lot of shady repair facilities everyone wants it done cheap and fast.. Cheap, Fast, and Good. I tend to find that you can only have 2 out of the 3. Yes it does suck. Customer should not have to suffer because of this. But until people are ready to pay god money for good work. Your likely to just end up with people throwing parts at your car. End Rant

[@grzegorz16100]

+Auto Fix Pal You get what you payed for:) I went for a job interview to a garage and the boss told me they want the job to be done fery fast and very good (they are cheap too). That was exactly my thought - you can have all 3. I didn't accept that job offer.

[@Autofixpals]

+Gregory May I don't blame you. I don't think Any good technician that knows their worth would take that job.

[@mikeosvold4509]

+Auto Fix Pal I don't know how much "god" money is, but it sounds a bit too pricey for me.

[@Autofixpals]

+Mike Osvold "good money" is what was supposed to be there. Thanks for pointing that out.

[@acehole1990]

I feel you man. We get paid jack shit, and are always rushed to get stuff done. I'm not saying there isn't hack mechanics, there are tons of them. But the blame really lies mostly on the system. People will never want to pay high prices to get their car fixed, like you said they want it cheap, fast and good. All you can really do is open your own place and build a customer base by doing quality work or get hired at a place that already has that reputation. I'm lucky with that, boss is chill, not always rush rush rush, it's more like get it done right, not fast. Makes for a much better work environment.

[@eosink4271]

Thank you,so, so much for taking the time to explain the process. Over looked fuses can save you a lot of money. Keep up the great work I'm loving it.

[@SchrodingersBox]

Glad you are enjoying the channel!!

[@158mollie]

The first thing I alway check is the fuses, nice video.

[@malcolmparkins1935]

Well... he didn't say certainly... lol... (and the comment was made before he remembered the owner telling him about the recently replaced fuel pump...)

[@jeremymedley7646]

Thanks to this video I was able to get my car back up and running mine ended up been a fuel pump so went and got one. That one ended up been bad as well so I went to another auto part store and got another one and that one worked and my started right up. I sat and watched your video probably a good 20 times so thanks again for the tips and your fast tec technique

[@shanitagray8728]

Ok, so the update with my car was that I really never found the problem to my car but my dad over rode everything as far as the problem. The alternator was good, the battery was good too and so was the starter but the car STILL wouldn't start so what he did was installed a wire to the solenoid and the battery and installed a push start button to start the car and fortunately it worked!

[@SchrodingersBox]

In that case the problem is now obvious, right? Since it works with the bypass....

[@konyoha]

really a good diagnosis detects messy damage problems that can't be started Good learning for me Thank you

[@movingupautodiagnostics8645]

Thanks for this video. It's good to see different approaches.

[@1Ronin187]

$100 for your time and another $50 for picking up and you are a great guy sir. UP, and SUB.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Great job, Matt! My favorite test was the starting fluid and paper clip starter bypass test. Beautiful and simple! I think the test light should have spent some more time at the relay box...you can definitively check both control and load side in 2 seconds :)

[@SchrodingersBox]

+motoYam82 Yes no doubt test light could have been used in all applications on this one. It's funny- I assume you have your testlight right on the top of your toolbox to reach for while I have my DVOM there so it;s what I grabbed!

[@ervinveljacic8566]

What do you hook up the paperclip too

[@rustynail9793]

Amazing. Loved watching the fast diag... I have a neat test light. It shows voltage and has a red/green light depending if you are on positive or ground. Watching you make me want to fix something. A guy came to me late one night and asked if I could fix his brake light. I don't have a garage but told him to get a brake light switch and come back in the morning. We will do a proper diagnoses before putting it in. Went thru and found out he pulled the fuse to the brake light cause the horn was on the same circuit. So it wasn't working neither. Found out the reason the fuse was pulled was because the horn had a short on the wiring. So I put in a fuse. Got his brake lights working and told him not to hit the horn button and if he wants we will figure it out to. He had work that day so couldn't check on it. He wants me to put brakes on it so maybe I'll do the horn then. Who knows. I hate spending money on stuff I don't need so I try to be a part of the 2% club... My dad had an issue with his headlights. Took his van to a garage and they said it needed a new steering column. 300+ dollars later and still the same issue. Got the van back and I was like 16 or 17 but I tried. I went thru the wiring and found the wires at the dimmer switch was bad. It was a 90s caravan so the switch was actuated by a rod and the switch was at the very bottom of the column. Easy access. I fixed it and no issues till the van gave up... Mechanics who are parts changers give the rest a bad name.

[@SchrodingersBox]

I have that same test light!!

[@jameswalker1210]

Matt, great, tutorial, educational, entertaining, and informative video. Exceptional work, keep it up!

[@deepsquat600]

I think I mentioned before Matt ..I once ran into that on my 78 celica ( 20 years ago) ..was gonna replace fuel pump, and at the last minute jummy riged a wire to the battery ,,and it worked , returned the pump and ran a wire to a switch 3 $$ fix :)

[@deepsquat600]

+Matt In Illinois ya know...you used to be able to do a poor man kill switch ..wire it between the primary side of the coil ..ON and it gets power OFF and all your engine will ever do is crank

[@carlitosgy6]

how to diagnose a car like you! thank you for all your help man

[@edmalts]

Wow 😳. No charge????? There are no guys like you anymore!!!! Very honest man and free check. Good job bro. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@diriazi]

You're a great guy and very smart. Thank you.

[@coycarlson4979]

Never thought you were a BAD GUY 😏 - what YOU ARE - is an ACE diagnostic technician- DIY or not - you POSSESS the NECESSARY knowledge and skills to LOGICALLY TROUBLESHOOT and locate ANY CAUSE of engine malfunction - THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge and EXPERTISE-KNOW that you teach many valuable skills to other DIY er’s - I ABSOLUTELY APPRECIATE technicians like you - an ACE Technician and MOST important HONEST. 👍🙂✌️

[@SchrodingersBox]

Thank you!!!

[@jasonmcnamara2079]

I would've slipped you a fifty for your time and effort

[@SchrodingersBox]

You'd be amazed what I've been offered....

[@jasonmcnamara2079]

Working in my own business also in a trade area I've learnt that my time and expertise was worth at least something, it doesnt have to be a full blown invoice to people but at least a few bucks, people don't mind and alot of the time they actually said to me it was worth more and gave me more, especially older people. Those people always come back to you for more great service too.

[@danwood4312]

Tipical stupid guy, you haven't been able to fix that truck, but you still give advice how the job should be done! What a looser!

[@johneric3886]

Like a boss Big Man on Campus diagnosed with in 2 minutes. Nice work!

[@brianshanahan3878]

Awesome job, great video and great explanations!

[@selfproclaimed3112]

You're an awesome mechanic. My hat is off to you sir

[@pedromorenoiii2641]

Thanks for the video! It's very informative.

[@xchrisbrahx]

You should move to Miami here is very hard to find an honest , reliable and fast working Mechanic like you.

[@franklopez2846]

Hello sir. I watched your video where you said you were 'such a princess', lol, and liked how you fixed the car. Now I found this video somehow and wow, let me tell you...You are really a BOSS! It would have taken me weeks to find the problem. So here I am with my car I have been fighting and struggling to find what is the problem. Is a 2002 Nissan Sentra 1.8L and has a crank/no start condition, I checked and I don't have spark in any coil I am getting good power and ground, my fuel pump is good, I disconnected a feed and fuel squirted out, I replaced a crank sensor, I don't believe is my starter. I discovered that when I crank it the battery goes low and after awhile it dies. So I charge it and check everything again. What you suggest could cause the problem, could you please advice me with any suggestion?? I appreciate it, thank you!

[@SchrodingersBox]

If you are getting good power and ground at the coil and have no spark, what was the reason for replacing the crank sensor as opposed to the coil? Not sure I follow that- did I miss a data point?

[@franklopez2846]

There was no point in changing the crank sensor? :( Where my car broke down, some people came to help me (nice people) and they also checked for spark, nothing, and sprayed starting fluid and didn't start so it is no a fuel issue. Now I haven't, however, checked pressure at the injectors, is there a possibility is an injector or there is no point in checking at this moment? Yeah I suspected the coils but they said it could either be a crank sensor or cam sensor so I thought the most logical would be a crank...so I replaced it but it was pointless. Can you please advice me what could it be? Coils, alternator, switch, or just a better battery? The one I have I got it new about a month ago. Thank you

[@franklopez2846]

And also, is it normal for all 4 ignition coils to go bad? Or there might be something else making them go bad? Thank you, good sir.

[@SchrodingersBox]

Frank Lopez Why would it be an injector issue when spraying fuel in TB didn't start the car? Plus nyou just said you have power and ground at the coil- but is there signal as well? You don't have enough data yet to make any kind of conclusion. Validate power, ground and signal at the coil and if confirmed the coil is bad. As for all 4 coils being bad- I would far sooner suspect there is failure of power, ground or signal than all 4 being bad. You need to rule out electrical FIRST!

[@franklopez2846]

I actually just realized I didn't check the signal. I did, though, checked for Hz with the red lead and it read 0 but connected to the battery gives me about 5.99 Hz, is that right? Am I doing this right? In case it is bad signal, I am starting to think is a bad pcm. How can I also be certain is a pcm? Thank you for your time. I am learning a lot from your videos.

[@VictorSanchez-mh2db]

I watch the full video . You are a champion . I like the way you diagnostic the problem with the vehicle.

[@SchrodingersBox]

Thank you so much 👍

[@Reizrbraidz]

You sir are amazing! Good job!

[@cookdave]

Great stuff. I could watch these videos all day long. The VW fluxcapacitor series was the first thing I put on after getting back from work today, followed by this one.

[@SchrodingersBox]

+cookdave Lol- I can watch diagnostics all day long but watching a guy spin a wrench for 45 minutes much less 45 seconds gets on my nerves! Why do people watch videos of people turning wrenches?

[@Ctrl1u]

What a great mechanic!!!

[@shozdott]

Idk about anyone else but the final moments of this video when you opened garage to reveal where your neighborhood was like Wilson showing face on sircon Home Improvement for me lol... the heavens opened up to a whole new spectrum to this stroy :) . I'm sure you showed It b4 and I've watched alot of your vids but what a glorious moment for me hehe

[@SchrodingersBox]

+Dave Jr Lol I usually refrain from doing that to prevent stalkers from finding me easier lol!!!

[@AngieMusicArt]

You are just brilliant!!!

[@TheGibby3340]

Every time I watch/listen to one of your videos, I can not help but thinking........this guy sounds exactly like "Jello Biafra" from the Dead Kennedys. Nice channel and DK are still one of my favorites.

[@SchrodingersBox]

+TheGibby3340 Hahaha I usually get told I sound like the guy from Big Bang Theory

[@Catholic1391]

Good honest people. I learned a few thanks 😀

[@alcyr5655]

Learning more with every video I watch. I was just going to throw a new cam, and a crank sensor at my sons 93 Grand Prix. What a waste of money, if it turns out to be the coil pack, or a bad wire. For sure the process of elimination, is the way to go.

[@SchrodingersBox]

Good for you!!

[@KeithSWD]

Wow! Amazing stuff!

[@rjaye2785]

Your kind does not come a dime a dozen. Good job and a good friend to have!