2005 Honda Odyssey (Episode 5) Interior and Body Fixing it Forward

[@kshea4231]

when i worked at a used car lot our detail guy literally took the seats the ENTIRE carpet and sometimes even the headliner out. he went the extra mile lol. they almost always looked brand new, it was insane

[@jonathanclarke452]

I do this whenever I buy a car... what better way to find hidden rust or gummed up connectors or drains. One or two full days even with some basic tools you can really accomplish a lot.

[@alexanderjin201]

One car at a time Eric, you’re making a difference.

[@calholli]

But it's a van.. I'm so confused.

[@JVHShack]

Eric, I've been watching your channel for years and the more that time marches forward, the more entertaining you get. Thanks for brightening my day.

[@ericthecarguy]

Thank you!

[@nathanrspain]

"Sorta-Fit. Your number one product for Almost. We kinda tried" 🤣 -ETCG

[@petermartinez5573]

I like you Eric. Not only are you a top notch mechanic you are a humanitarian. I hope you find a very deserving person to receive your gift.

[@JeremiahDillingham]

Those two wires running to the radio likely were a FM injector which is probably why the FM reception was bad after cutting it out. May need to pull the radio to remove the tap. Great work!

[@ecschindelbeck]

I did 98% of the work on the 2006 Odyssey (EXL/RES like this one) that we bought new and drove 12 years and 227,000 miles and so this series brings back so many memories. The rear of the right side front seat detached itself similarly, for instance. I hope you find a good owner for this Ody.

[@soldiersvejk2053]

The process of discovering problems, analyze them and then fix them is really helpful to watch. Thanks Eric!

[@CharlietoKind]

you're giving this van much needed love... i love these odysseys. had a 2003 and now 2007 with 290,000 still chugging along

[@erneststanford2245]

Love the "Fixing It Forward" projects! Thanks Eric!

[@bilbobaggins4710]

It's great I just wish he would do it in a leopard skin thong 😁

[@PirateMTH_ToddH]

As always, your logic on what to self repair and what to replace seems to me to be spot on. For a used vehicle, bang for your buck is always a variable to consider. Thanks for another great video.

[@nakamakai5553]

Eric - After a while of watching your audience and your tech, mechanical, and video skills grow and grow, it becomes more of a pleasure than ever to watch your videos. Do you say and do some silly things? You betcha. Do we love it? You betcha. The injection of your world and family experience and stories and your sense of humor always leave me grinning. I really look forward to each next video - be well and please keep it up. May your generosity help you to prosper. I'm not next door, but if you decide to have any more fan gatherings, I'm making the drive.

[@ericthecarguy]

Thank you!

[@elgatogordo9523]

These are awesome vehicles 👍 They drive and handle like a car. We have a 2006 EX and it was great when the kids were younger. We would tow our water craft to the river with no issues. Always did my own maintenance and after 220K miles on the clock, she still drives like a champ.

[@effenfish661]

everything you do to this 2005 may help me keep my 2002 odyssey running a while longer. thanks, eric!

[@InnovationDiscoveries]

Excellent ✌️It's a pleasure to watch a master at his craft. 🔥

[@ejd1127]

I am proud to have the same shop vac as ETCG

[@mortysmith5556]

You and both your channels Eric are so under rated. I've been watching your channels since I was 16...23 now. I think you deserve a lot more. At least from *KZbin*

[@jeffjankiewicz5100]

Some lucky but needy person is going to win this vehicle. Outstanding Eric! New door rollers have no wobbly bits. Glad to hear the engine is ok, but replacing the cats=$$$.

[@MrGFG003]

6:10 Cool, you got yourself MXN $5.00, equivalent to a quarter. That coin, even being that beaten up, still holds its value. Save it for any future vacations in Mexico :P

[@Avrelivs_Gold]

Most of all I would be happy to see a clean interior :-) Always great to see things fixed, I can watch all day

[@Mike-ox1hs]

My favorite car series, Fixing it Forward.

[@icurt06]

I thought I was the only to wear reader's when I work on my cars! I really enjoy the fix it forward videos.

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

Great share Eric ! lots of work to get the bugs out of a rig that has been let go so badly .. ENJOYED

[@BrianHollihan]

It's always a win when you find a super ball with sparkles 🤙😄

[@htownblue11]

Seatbelt track end cover which I’m sure others have stated. That’s what that boxy piece was. Way to go Eric. Your desire to help others is evident yet again in this video. Awesome.

[@davidrasch3082]

I have been a contributor because I well remember the day with no money and needing a car.

[@NoWr2Run]

Isn't that the truth, T.Y. David you're a GREAT PERSON.

[@projectfreedom9510]

I remember when these were brand new and I did PDIs on them. (Pre-Delivery Inspections). If I remember these were known for rear motor mounts. The rear jack tools, did make a rattle noise. Some customers complained about it some didn't even hear it. The fix was just putting felt tape around the tools and drive with the customer after the fix.

[@ericthecarguy]

I figured it was something like that. I have the same tape from when I worked at Acura.

[@JayTdub13]

That’s P&S interior cleaner is legit! I love that stuff.

[@angeloc3888]

I have a 2006 Honda odyssey I had the same problems I did everything you did there mines was consuming a lot of oil dash lights will come on for all that stuff at the end of the day I bought enjoyed 125,000 miles brand new timing belt put on the engine those problems were solved my only problem is when do VCM Comes on it vibrates Now I could drive my van all over and I love it Honda Odyssey life forever keep up the good work Eric

[@integr8691]

Please record- can't wait to see the look on the face of whomever you give it to... I know that will make your day. Very awesome service your doing there Eric! KUDDOS to you

[@integr8691]

... hopefully the new owner you find, would allow you to do so : )

[@rusty6666]

Well im glad you took it for a ride and found new problems with the van Eric and im sure you will fix her up good. Thanks again for the great video i sure am learning a lot by watching you work on these vehicles as well....

[@philpartin8618]

Well done. Very glad your doing this again. 👍

[@bobbyrios2k223]

I wouldve kept that ball too 🤣 Van is looking better 👍sucks those codes came up, but better now than later!

[@JaredsGarage]

from another Honda guy, I always get excited about your new videos,

[@kaimanson3174]

Same here, specially when it is the same car u drive everyday.

[@vijayantgovender2045]

Thank you Eric I always love your wonderful videos I am from South Africa

[@dieselchevette]

Hey Eric, great video. All that labor would have made that Honda a money pit to anyone who purchased it. Having a Honda master tech work for 'free' is amazingly charitable of you. I Like the removal of the aftermarket sat receiver. You mentioned the antenna sucks, which made my alarm bells go off. I'm pretty sure those things all did fm signal injection by going in between the antenna lead and the radio. Cutting it out might have effectively removed the antenna. Fwiw, I would recommend looking behind that radio to yank the rest of that junk out. Thanks for the videos.

[@taildragger1197]

I wasn't going to watch this update vid but now I'm glad I did. Let us know what happens Eric.

[@gregv7193]

Love the fixing it forward videos!!

[@TheJumpn]

I had a similar van, 2007. Great van. I loved driving it.

[@calholli]

Man.. what a bummer. lol.. I know that feeling, just finishing everything up and glad to have it all accomplished and behind you, and now you might have to pull it all back apart. RIP.

[@allenanthony4033]

Weird is good I was late for work watching you just could stop 😎👍🏾

[@donaldwheeler7448]

Great work Eric! Let us know if these new issues have potential to max out the Fixing It Forward budget. I’m sure many of us are willing to help!

[@Gunfighter25.5]

Not a mechanic, I enjoy your videos very much.

[@ezauto1911]

The Odyssey is alive.👏👏👏

[@justcallmeboats]

Eric, the item that you had mentioned at time 6:35 looks like a SiriusXM satellite radio antenna and the associated wires and power supply. I have the same set up in my trucks and my van. In one of my trucks and in my van it didn't come with SiriusXM. The other truck came from the factory with Sirius but the antenna is shot. So I just added the kit to that truck as well. I already had the equipment from the vehicle I traded in for that truck. I just had to install it.

[@DrPeppa]

10:23 - I say this literally EVERY single time I fix something that's aesthetic on one of our cars 😂

[@sanyaloginoff8475]

Thanks for the video, we look forward to new ones.

[@wiimaster2847]

You can make the job of removing the sliding door track cover a lot easier by closing the door, and right when it's about to make the 90 degree turn close to the end of the track, pull the handle again to stop it. This gives you a point where the door is open enough that you can still push the cover forward to get it off, but not so open that the window to get the panel off without scratching anything is super tight.

[@mikeluscher159]

Eric, I'd highly recommend just putting a VCMuzzler on this 3.5 to preserve what life it has left VCM has led to the early demise of many a serviceable J Series vehicle

[@wiimaster2847]

He addressed this earlier. He says he's never had any issues with it, which is fine, but many people have. I'd go one step further and put on a VCMTuner II. Sure, it's more expensive than a VCMuzzler, but it's active and never has to be adjusted for climate, which is good for the next owner, they'll never have to worry about it.

[@ericthecarguy]

That comes up in every video about this van, but as I previously stated, I haven't seen the issue. That said, I'm getting the PCM in this van reflashed to deal with the code. If that fixes the problem, then those that are deleting they system may want to take note. If all it takes is a reflash to correct the problem, there is no need to delete the system. FYI, the reflash falls under a service bulletin which could possibly be covered under warranty. I'll cover this in the next episode.

[@Avrelivs_Gold]

Because after warranty this "eco-stuff" is literally self-destroying your car, it's scary

[@victoriadurham29]

I have a 2006 with the same visa, limp mode issue. Can wait until the next video!

[@Vakkeran]

"I've made a clean spot." I too enjoy the movie Aliens.

[@ryans413]

There dead can I go now lol my fav line

[@basil30]

Great video Eric keep em coming 👍

[@Earth29431]

Thanks for another tips sir Eric.👍

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

Thanks for another great video, ETCG!

[@MariaTorres-zs7jc]

This has been fantastic! Tks. I hope to get it in SPANISH.

[@micekudson]

Well i guess i am now "Watching it Forward" lol great video as all ways!!

[@palitopolo232]

Thank you for sharing the videos

[@nicoleharris806]

Omg Love the fixing it forward videos!

[@TheV6Guy]

Looking forward to the next one Eric

[@emasbury]

You are a good man Eric. Great video.

[@mustangjoe8352]

Thank you 🙏 excellent job.

[@fernando13e]

You should partner up with Chris fix to get that interior pristine! Great work Eric

[@photondebuger45]

Damn it I needed some popcorn for this and that don't be all I'm out of popcorn...

[@richardlugar6868]

Love your videos. The JESUS clip is not what I said, but only He knows where it went. That is the way I learned it back in '68 when I started repairing typewriters. Ooooh what's a typewriter the kids would say now.

[@scallywag1716]

Sort of fit…”when good enough is just that.”

[@taimaishu-nao1922]

Eric, you don’t know the struggle of working with e-ring clips until you’ve had a dozen fly off while working on building an RC car. Like all specialty fasteners, they have a tool for those “Jesus Clips” and trust me, its worth investing into even if you don’t use it daily.

[@Seegalgalguntijak]

The German company Sonax specializes in anything that you might want or need to clean up anyting about and around and also inside a car. I'm sure they have some leather cleaning and reconditioning solution which could bring those seats back really nice. Of course, the cracks would still be there (maybe less prominent), but all the discoloration would be gone. You should see if you can give their US department a ring and see what they can do for you, after all fixing it forward is a noble cause!

[@Seegalgalguntijak]

(It's probably what those detailing guys used on it though, so it's been done now).

[@thejewbacabra4926]

This series is great

[@ryanj.leonhart2264]

Love the videos Eric, fellow Ohioan here! Still laughing at the Sort of advert! Hahaha!

[@pirihern9329]

No haters no negative comments chill relax .

[@kevinmiller4486]

I have always called them Jesus clips. If you’re not careful and they go flying, you usually say JC. Great video.

[@philtech8657]

Hey Eric, the reason the antenna sucks on 11:47 because you cut those two wires, they go to an FM injector/disconnect. All the radio disconnect those two wires and connect the antenna directly to the radio.

[@bruceirvine3962]

Enjoyed your video.

[@nismo613]

I enjoyed the "Aliens" reference with the "clean spot" remark. As well as the rest of the video of course, lol.

[@yassersaad757]

Well done. Keep the good work.

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

Looking forward to seeing the next video

[@norweldiaz1335]

Hi Eric, i just recently got my 2005 oddessy serviced from honda service shop after they adjust the valves it causes a significant drag/loss of power also i noticed that Exaust started to spit oil and slimy liquid out of it.. i wonder what causes that issue? I appreciate any thoughts.

[@mahp3039]

Your type r is the shit! I just picked up a 2000 gsr. Wish it was the r.

[@TimTurner115]

Thank you

[@robertspitzer1566]

Great job Eric! Fun video... :-)

[@antaresatlantis6785]

Eric I have a question for ya, so someone just installed the fuel pump for me 6 months ago so i know it cant be bad yet right ? however i have this cheap habit of always running my gas tank on half full to almost empty. so i think some debris has been caught in the check valve because anytime i try to crank car in the morning it takes a short while before it catches and then once i start driving ? if i stop and start again it fires up immediately. so this just happens if i havent driven the car overnight. so i am almost certain debris from driving the car with almost empty tank has clogged up the check valve. so my question is this ? if i buy a full tank of gas will this dislodge the debris from the fuel pump check valve seeing as it will be fully immersed in petrol and so maybe the debris will be dislodged ? is this a good theoretical scenario ?

[@imranabbasi7871]

Good job

[@nutzboltztoolz2734]

Cool video Eric 🤘

[@Seegalgalguntijak]

sortafit has got a new line of products now, they're called kinda sortafit!

[@george_cramer_1980]

The reception on the radio may be due to the other end of the xm radio fm transmitter you cut the wires from in the lower kick panel the other end is plugged in between the antenna wire and the radio.

[@raylyd]

Can't wait to see part 2

[@RexenPrime]

Use jb weld steel stik on that exhaust leak. That stuff works really well on exhaust leaks and flanges from what i found out so far.

[@pablomarquez4431]

Hey Eric.. So I have a issue with my 2012 odyssey where both sliding doors get hung up where the door seems to stick when trying to open it will make like a growling sound then it pops open. Sometimes it takes like 2 tries to open them. The rollers don't seem to have Play and there's nothing blocking the rails. Could it be the motor or cables?

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great video and episode Eric @EricTheCarGuy

[@C25A1guy]

I see the P2647 at here at the Acura dealer pretty often. R&R the VTEC solenoid assembly and you're good to go. Usually caused by lack of oil changes and varnish buildup. The seat belt switch is covered under Honda's lifetime seatbelt warranty, but Eric, you probably know that. Other 2 SRS codes I haven't really come across. Kinda surprised I didn't see a OPDM code.

[@ericthecarguy]

Actually, this one requires a PCM reflash. I'll cover it in the next video.

[@C25A1guy]

@@ericthecarguy cool, easier fix!

[@PhuocNguyen-qm9uh]

did you change the small filter on the transmission 🤔 that one think i didnt see you do

[@erikjohnson2889]

Eric, I'm loving this series. As for the exhaust leak, do you think the mating surface has some rust that's preventing a tight seal? I'm asking because I'm probably doing exhaust on my wife's car soon, and I'm wondering if I should bother cleaning up the mating face. Thanks for all that you do. You're a good man!

[@czgunner]

Did you check MAP voltage before adjusting valves? I remember that used to be a thing to check for tight valves when I worked as a tech.

[@HallStevenson]

The felt tape on the spare tire tools came from the factory like that. Well, either that or someone did the exact same with our '05 Odyssey...

[@Dcs-Brasil]

Great Job!

[@shovelhead7821]

Someday I hope for Vice Grip Garage and Eric The Car Guy to join forces and make a wholesome video .

[@eaglesforlife9334]

Good Call ETCG

[@hondaslave-kd6hi]

That was a ball of blue Play-Doh

[@RajunCajun1]

Thank you for the very informative videos! Will you please do a video on how to remove the carpet from 2005 through 2010 Honda odyssey? And how to remove the headliner? Thank you sir!

[@nishithshetty2967]

3:55 I think that’s a carbon cabin air filter