Finding a active short

[@CASLUCASTON]

One of most educational videos regarding automotive shorted circuits…Thank you Sir for sharing your wealth of knowledge…it is greatly appreciated!…

[@frankbossio3277]

I just want to say that as a DYI guy, your tutorial was immensely helpful. The teaching is first rate, logical and well delivered. Thank you!

[@billbyrd9845]

That's the best set up I've ever seen for finding a short. I never knew you could actually see the direction of a short. Thank you very much!

[@robertdavis6708]

I 've had this short tool for years and never used it. Now that I've seen you use it, I will be using it for all my shorted circuits. I too own a Power Probe II and use it constantly for trailer light glitches. Love it. Thanks for the lesson, Sir.

[@Mahigeer1]

As an old ASE certified mechanic, I always enjoy your instructional videos. Though our ages maybe similar or you may be even younger, I feel as if my old instructors at the Golden West Collage in CA are lecturing. I am retired now, but still like to watch your way of solving problems. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@wayneroberts5774]

I have always struggled with electrical circuitry. And I’ve watched many videos over my years to learn from. This was one of the most educational videos I have ever watched for me, because I really have a hard time following circuitry

[@realfixesrealfast]

Glad it helps Wayne, you are not alone, that's why I make them

[@jamesdroze7597]

Okay thanks

[@rosarioinserra2599]

Hi my name is Roy I have a2004 Nissan central 1.8l that has a no no spark condition I have so far tried to fix it my self changing the crankshaft position sensor a nd camshaft position sensor I also replaced the fuel pump and checked the computer and there is still no spark so there's got to be a short in the wiring either by the fuel injectors or the coil plug wires any insight would help

[@realfixesrealfast]

@@rosarioinserra2599 You probably have an open circuit not a short circuit. At this point more guessing would result in more wasted time & money. Take it to a good diagnostic shop

[@garrykraemer8993]

Amazing trouble shooting! Outstanding demonstration on finding the world's most difficult problem. Keep the videos coming!

[@stinosfwamba348]

Thank for your video on finding active short, I used it to fix an intermittent engine shutting down when car run for about 20 miles and engine is warmed up. Thank you again for a great teaching video.

[@michealsherrouse287]

This has to be the absolute best demonstration I've ever seen to solve an active short. Aka grounded power or vise versa on any circuit. You should be given the medal of honor alongside a title of greatest teacher of the year award. I'm 43 and have had this one problem blocking my mechanic skills keeping me held on a level of frustration that's caused several vehicles to receive body damage from my impatience. You sir have my allegence and upmost respect. I'm forever indebted to your knowledge and will seek more of your intellectually advanced demonstrations of superior mechanical abilities from this day forward with a guaranteed solution and satisfaction I've never had before. Thank you Sir for giving this wisdom to me and sharing your video with the world for others to seek if they are willing to learn how to do things themselves and not be dependent on the system in any way.

[@realfixesrealfast]

Thank you Michael, you have brightened my day

[@nancycrisman7496]

@@realfixesrealfast I think it was fantastic and not a mechanic. Just trying find out why my new battery died overnight and needed a new one. Came across your video. Kept my interest. Thank you for taking the time to do this video. God Bless You!

[@anthonywilliams4638]

Clearly articulated, completely logical, and unerringly practical diagnosis of exactly where the problem originated. Worthy of Sherlock Holmes, elementary my dear Watson !!!

[@byjingobob]

Very good video. I used one of these short circuit testers 20 years ago so after seeing your videos using a scope it is good to see the old tools still have their place in the shop. As always well presented easy to follow advice.

[@mystic24100]

Very good lesson, thank you. One note about the use of the word “short”. In trade school 60 years ago they explained that there are three terms for electrical problems. Short, open and ground. Short- is copper to copper. Open- is copper to nothing. Ground - is copper to steel. With your situation you did not know if you had a short or grounded circuit, until you found the problem.

[@posneg-ut8ds]

this guy is fantastic ! he just works it all the way through right to the end , turns out to be a $2 fix , if that ! his greatest tool is his knowledge and experience

[@junehutchinson3658]

@George AKA Dad good idea. Thnx. We have an active short to the taillights. Gonna try this.

[@joycegriggs487]

How do u open fuse box inside car

[@iHacker007]

Old school mechanics are the best, today's mechanics just steal your money and don't find problems like this, you are a master sir.

[@mksthill]

That was an amazing illustration of patience and methodicalness that I have ever seen. You should be in a classroom.

[@davidgilbert3507]

He is in a classroom.....the KZbin classroom! Reaching way more people than he could in the typical classroom.

[@secondlooksformen3836]

I agree. Excellent teacher. I learned more than I've ever known about wiring and shorts... and I've worked on my cars for decades. I didn't think I could understand electrical until he explained it so well. I'm very grateful for this.

[@Barbara-vz2bd]

This is an outstanding video...the approach is clear and can be repeated by taking the time to watch and rewatch this video...the visual display of what is happening with a short circuit and why we call it a "short circuit" is a timeless lesson for all who want to understand and possibly look to maintain their day to day cars....thank you very much

[@realfixesrealfast]

Thanks for commenting. You cannot see electricity but you can test for evidence of it if you understand it.

[@pico1991]

Thank you. Your calm and skilled demeanor, as well as instruction, gave me confidence to tackle an electrical issue I'm experiencing with my car.

[@Andre-tc1wj]

Best tester ever just wish I found this video first. Once I connected your tested found the short IMMEDIATELY. I purchased a tone testers which failed to find the short. Thanks again for helping me get the car started. The dealer couldn't figure it out and charged me an hourly fee.....Glad I was determined to find something to give me the clue. Your tester surely did that....I can't say enough about this but it works darn GREAT

[@realfixesrealfast]

Glad iy helped, it is a great inexpensive tool. Thanks for your comments. Duane

[@nkel6111]

you the ''MAN''. good logical consistency . 22 years on the gcrta (ohio) rapid transit signal system, and I still found good info. ty--sir

[@matthewmiller6450]

You are an excellent teacher Wayne. Most of the time when guys say they can fix something, they usually can't, and usually end up creating more problems.

[@youthised58]

That was one of the best videos I've seen! You covered every step tracing that short in detail the way it should be explained. The little amp meter really did it's job. Emphasizing at very start that; in this case, we were working with amps and not volts got us viewers oriented. Some of us may have jumped right away into using a volt meter and we would have been lost from step one. Thank You.

[@secondlooksformen3836]

I agree 100%. He taught us something a lot of mechanics don't understand. I feel privileged to have lucked out and saw this excellent tutorial.

[@i80386sx]

You gave me the confidence to chase my short. The source of my short was the damn sun visor. The voltmeter confirmed it 5 minutes later. I'm glad to have my lights and clock back. Thank you! I love how detailed you get. It's very satisifying for a technical person like myself.

[@feedinc2735]

Wow Dwayne. You are a genius with automotive wiring. I think many of us wish we had mechanics that would take the time to do the job right. Thanks for taking the time to make your videos.

[@gar347]

This video, finding a short in a wire, is by far ,one or the best i have see hands down Thanks for sharing this . The knowledge you have shared here ,is worth it's weight in gold.

[@realfixesrealfast]

Glad you like it, thanks for taking the time to add your comments.

[@davidrobertson8361]

What a raw display of power! This is very similar to my college days. I had instructors that were ex military. I learned so much from those guys. You have been an instructor before or should consider becoming one now. I'm 74. My instructors helped developed the redstone rocket. I had the ability to be good but they, by being teachers of a very high level opened doors for me that I had only been able to dream about.

[@sankar7055]

This is the first time i saw fi ding a short with simple tool, and most important word is knowledge is the expensive tool, we can't have until learn and keep on learning. Thank you

[@TimeOutGirls]

I really enjoyed watching you trace the problem. You did an outstanding job providing accurate information and technical information. Great job!

[@fgamby1183]

I was doing a YT search for detecting wiring shorts and came across this one. As a YT DIYer I’ve seen my share of instructional ones on all sorts of topics and yours was the most informative and comprehensive for a not-so-easy subject. Thanks for taking the time to do a super job of helping demystify a most challenging task with a straightforward methodical approach. Be well and keep up the good work. 👍

[@realfixesrealfast]

Thanks for your comments, I'm glad it helped

[@vmukal8430]

Thanks for presenting this excellent video on what can be a very frustrating exercise in troubleshooting. You've shown how to do it in a logical fashion!

[@waitingforparts57]

I am watching this video years after it was made and it incredibly clear and informative. I watched Duane's videos on how to read electrical diagrams prior which is a must see to get the foundation of this video. Hoping Duane is feeling better each day. Thank you

[@strokewarrior5762]

yes I'm improving very well. Thanks

[@bunnyflavor]

OUTSTANDING video! You are an amazing teacher and you have to know I need one. Me, female, 62, disabled, do my own repairs because of financial reasons. I will be consulting with your videos quite alot in the future. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge as it will enable me to keep my 1997 Subaru wagon (342,000 mi) up and running and on the road.

[@realfixesrealfast]

Thank you Mary, I'm glad the video was a help to you

[@bunnyflavor]

Hello - So nice to be acknowledged. Once the old hips are up and running I hope that we can speak again. Have a delightful day!

[@carlomango407]

Mary Macaire Boyd Wow, my lady your subaru is over 300k, that is amazing. I have a 1988 Honda civic, car well maintained and its got 192k

[@revh7478]

Much respect for you my lady.. there is people out there that can't even change a tire... I would love to have you as my grandma to knock me upside the head for not knowing how to fix my own car.... God bless.

[@southwind3]

@@bunnyflavor I love your spunk Mary, all the best!

[@linhhuynh1344]

It's very helpful for people who wants to know how to find shorts in the electrical systems ,Thank you very much sir.

[@markolsen7438]

Glad to see that someone really knows what a short is, I watched a video earlier and the guy was trying to describe a short when it was an open circuit

[@dannylinc6247]

When I was an apprentice I worked with a tech who had that gauge type short finder. Once in a while, a problem car could try to ruin his day.. He had to request the tool truck salesman find that tool for him. It was found. When I saw it being used, I couldn't figure why no truck that came to us had that available. I asked one salesman toolman I knew well , why is that? He said, "so we can get you to go to more classes and buy everything else first. It's better to have all of it and the knowledge you gain. Then, once you are qualified, it's a time and trouble saver if you can get it, but you have to know and ask." He had a few cars he solved in short order, so to speak. Our boss said, hey if you do that with that tool, we don't make as much on time required to find the issue. The tech laughed and said, why do you think I still have all my hair, and you guys are pulling yours out? Hahaha.

[@realfixesrealfast]

its interesting how and why some people try to make things difficult, when they are simple. Thanks for your comments

[@wjnahuy]

If my father lived i hoped he would have explained it good as you...right on man.

[@WayneYoung-fx4vn]

I bought this from a guy and he said he replaced the dash, and there Is something rattling like crazy when I hit certain bumps.maybe he changed the heater core and didn't bolt everything back up. Sometimes a good deal Isn't worth the trouble. Love your videos. They really help us poor folk.

[@realfixesrealfast]

Thanks for your comments. Yes, some people leave out clips and bolts, usually because when they remove them they put them all in a container. when going back together they go out of order and end up with "extra" bolts.

[@tomjones4145]

You sir are a absolute genius in what you do and how you have explained things and made it so easy to follow along / thank you

[@mauricioareyes3249]

Someone once said "I get paid for what I know; not for what I do". Knowledge is power and this video is awesome! Great job sir!!

[@realfixesrealfast]

Thanks, I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Duane

[@tazzertime]

That was real fixit knowledge, real fast! Especially liked the detailed electrical diagrams you shared. Thanks for posting.

[@OldCowboy450]

I got this circuit tester years ago but the instructions were horrible, now I know how to use it. Very good instruction thank you!

[@havenocat]

Great job on this video. I learned more than in 15 mins than in 40 years about diagnosing auto electric.

[@colorocko1]

I second that.....sounds like I'm in the same age bracket as you! I used to hate electric diagnostics, now I find it fascinating because of this vid.

[@rjvan9220]

I've used a short finder before. Was hit or miss, you have added some additional organization to the problem. Very good instruction. Thank you!

[@briansmobile1]

This video is WAY under viewed. This tool RULES!!! I send people to it all the time. I wish Duane would make it a video response to my "How to find an open circuit or shorted wire the FAST easy way" my video isn't nearly as good and has 162,782 views. It would get more people the help they need- sell more of these gadgets- AND get more views to this video.

[@rudesword2852]

Damn sir that was a very comprehensive educational method. I dislike wiring problems so much but your method and patient manner had me riveted. I was so disappointed when you kept not finding it, and then got so excited when you did find it. sweet video. Thanks!

[@realfixesrealfast]

Thanks for your comments, glad you liked it.

[@marcinmorris]

Best explanation of finding active short I have ever seen on YT - Thanks a lot! ;) Cheers

[@rauldemoura2417]

WOW! That was an easy way to understand the electrical diagrams. Thank you! I am going to HAVE TO get that amp meter and breaker!!

[@FaizulkiffliAbRahim]

The wisdom shown here is invaluable to us younger folks..thank you..you're a gem

[@remberes19]

Wow, this is the most detailed and easy to understand video about finding a short i have ever seen, thank you.

[@lawenshappy1925]

Thanks that was the best explained short finding video I've ever seen.

[@hecagatube]

I have to say that if you were my instructor in trade school, I would have been so honored. Your video and method of getting your instruction across is no less than 110% perfect.

[@martinessanchez8503]

WOW Professionalism, non of that nonsense talk from doit yourself at home roockies, Thank you sir

[@louislazarus2734]

Great video. In a million years I couldn't begin to comprehend this stuff. My brain just doesn't "go there". People who can understand electricity and figure out problems deserve the highest respect and they deserve to be well compensated for their knowledge. Very impressive!!!!

[@Noslo_559]

You are amazing. Would love to spend a week with you learning. Thanks.

[@davidknapp5224]

You give a clear understanding of what you are teaching and I appreciate you.

[@realfixesrealfast]

Thanks, I appreciate your comments

[@MotorcrossRacer1]

you are the best troubleshooter. i would like to work with you for at least a year for the experience!!

[@quadlinear]

Outstanding representation of how to trace a short using those darn waterflow diagrams I never understood and wrongly used voltmeters. You are right. No substitute for proper troubleshooting knowledge. I'm reading this on my I-phone now. When I get to my pc I'll order the tool and gladly buy it there. Alan

[@realfixesrealfast]

Thanks for your support. At my website, there is a tools page. On that page you will see a link to a site called "handsontools" If you use that link and go to that page, I will receive a small commission on anything you buy. That helps me keep my site free to everyone. I appreciate your support. Duane

[@MarciRaney-tt8ev]

I'm so impressed by this man. A fantastic teacher, master mechanic. He's great

[@tommybutler7621]

Sg Tool Aid 25100 Short Finder and a test light. Thank you for your effort to make this video.

[@doodleracing]

good to see a systematic approach. Some thing I have always done is not to use a fuse in the circuit at all. I use a headlamp bulb 55 watt or greater in place of the fuse. The bulb glows bright when high current is flowing in the circuit and dimly when low current is flowing. The load of the bulb protects the circuit. I wiggle all the wiring in the circuit first and more often than not the bulb changes how bright it is glowing when wires are wiggled near the cause of the short..

[@YoshevElazarMikael]

SG Tool Aid 25100 Short Tester, is the name of the tool he is using.

[@ceflaco]

Josheb E. Mangru Copied, thanks a lot!

[@maxinpains6937]

@stuff happens it comes with it.

[@jackfoster8319]

very succinct demo of an old stalwart tool. loved your Knuckle approach with real prep and thinking.

[@tickpicker2001]

What a great job filming and teaching thank you, and when I buy the basic tools I will buy from you thanks again.

[@garytevebaugh1041]

I wish you would have started the car at the end. Very good information, and simply explained. Two thumbs up.

[@Hotrodfink58]

this is an area everybody short learn...thank you so much for this lesson.

[@maxinpains6937]

Solid mechanic . That ASE patch on his left shoulder he really did earned it .

[@ginder77]

This video is amazing and has a TON of knowledge that I now have that I didn’t before! Thank you sooo much for this great video and easy to follow instructions. Keep up the great content!😁👍🏻 Clayton G.

[@adamsm9300]

Great illustrations you got there,quite informative ....reminds me when i too had an active short for sometime back, then luckily as i was working on the sump guard saw a spark from the positive cable running directly from the battery touching the exhaust manifold. Saved me a trip to the mechanic. Loose cables and the exhaust manifolds are never great friends.

[@MrCapi55]

As a Technician once told me; "My friend, you pay me Mainly for What I Know, and then for what I do".

[@fivestarlefty82]

If only I had seen this video the day it was posted. I've got a '94 Grand Cherokee, that had a dead short which started acting out on the 17th. Kept blowing the 40A ignition switch fuse. Finally tracked it down, but without the diagram or the knowledge of how to read one, finding the short was difficult. Finally did find it though. Thanks for the great vids. Wish every mechanic had as much common sense/knowledge as you do!

[@chilafouxtravis]

best video out on shorts for sure. great video, will be purchasing this 100% for our shop. also very helpful on reading the schematics

[@patrickscahill254]

Thanks for imparting the lesson and sharing the knowledge, I've tackled all manner of mechanical issues but have always hated electrical, you have helped to clarify a few things. Thank you

[@livinlifefishin]

Thank you very much, very well explained. Thanks for imparting your knowledge.

[@jerrywlegg2957]

Good presentation

[@richardhaughey3661]

I had one back in the 70's when i worked in a dealership saves a lot of time finding a short

[@robertmattison1282]

You are taking the time to give background on the electrical end of the car trade. I am guess you might be or have been a tech teacher. Great job on this video. Keep making videos, there excellent.

[@brazilianredneck]

I'm watching this video in Oct 2021. I spend around 100 bux a month for internet and if I hadn't seen anything else since he posted this awesome lesson it would still be worth.

[@AlwaysHopeful87]

This is an excellent video! Thank you.

[@nadarajahsivalingam2665]

you are great and helping growing technicians free of charge. May god bless you for healthy & prosperous life.

[@hectorromanjr6535]

Excellent class, I really enjoyed that you shared your knowledge with us, I could not find the site to purchase the tools, for practice. Also, how to obtain the drawings for different automotives? Thanks again!

[@christinacampbell388]

Omg, excellent video. I learned quite a bit about how to find a short! You’re amazing, thank you!!!!

[@billb.4901]

The tool is great, but where do you get such detailed wiring diagrams? In my Haynes book, I don't see such details.

[@kdknitro]

as a mechanic, machines will never cease to amaze us of what they do, or how they will break

[@SandmanHimself]

Add the link to your website for the tool purchase please. I found it on amazon under "SG Tool Aid 25100 Short Tester", but would have purchased from you had I found an actual website.

[@zf602c]

THE TOOL THAT HE HIS USING DOES NO LOOK THE SAME AS THIS ONE SG Tool Aid 25100 Short Tester

[@brianhind6149]

Excellent video that details trouble shooting technique that can be duplicated by anyone. I find shorts differently, but your system is low cost & doesn't require advanced electrical/electronic training. Well done, as always.

[@jasbierkandola5736]

Are you able to tell me what is the name of the circuit breaker and were best to purchase it from?

[@brediaable]

This was the most professional and well presented video that a non mechanic can relate and understand outstanding job sir I have watched it over 50 times thank you very much

[@eileenrchandler1341]

this sound like my car problem: Finding a active short= byrealfixesrealfast

[@nulife022]

Wish I could take my car to this guy. I have an electric problem that I paid $325 to have "fixed," and it recurred a week later. Great video, thanks

[@jpian0923]

Where do you get that kind of ammeter?

[@azmrblack]

He has a link in the description to buy the tool. Probably custom made.

[@jpian0923]

Chris F Thanks. I don't think it was there when I first viewed the video a few years ago. They must have had many requests, like mine, and decided to manufacture it. Cool.

[@richardfinney3179]

Great info from a pro thanks for your time I wanted to refresh my memory at 68 it needs it I was a machanic and restored cars now im sitting on the couch waiting for an operation then it's back to work peace n MERRY CHRISTMAS

[@realfixesrealfast]

gosh, I can relate to that, our lives do change as we age. That's why I like to share what I've learned over the years. You and I started fixing cars before all the computer-assisted controls and diagnostics. All we had was our minds and what the old timers taught us. We are now the old timers and its our turn to share

[@donniejohnson7499]

Awesome video. I haven't seen one of those short finders in years. I can remember using a heavy duty turn signal and a test light . Blast from the past. Some logical thinking.

[@pennypincher5516]

I bought one about 40+ years ago and it has helped a lot.

[@unclebob8746]

Well done! Easy to understand and follow. Now I have to trace my circuit to find out why my brake lights are always on. Checked front brake switch, rear brake switch and relay - all checked good, so I have a short somewhere.

[@slinky460]

In 1972 I had a 65 Mustang that would have a dead battery every three days. The charging circuit worked fine so I thought that may be the battery was just old and needed a new one, I bought a new one. But three days later, a dead battery again. Then one night I notticed if I got up close to the tail light it was very dimly lit with everything off. I found that the brake pressure switch was hot and shorting out internally but not blowing the fuse. A new brake light switch and no more problem.

[@okiebob48]

Got one of these out of a J.C. Whitney catalog about 45 years ago for a couple of bucks and it has saved my ass more than once. It has out performed the new fangled tracers and signal injectors they use now days.

[@2000Z28M6]

Thank you for this video it was a huge help and a reminder to look at relays associated with mini fuses. Had the exact same problem. PCM B blown mini fuse. Fuse is associated with PCM and fuel pump relay. Removed F/Pump relay, fuse stopped blowing. Used the A/C relay for testing and C5 vette fired right up! Thank you.

[@egancraneriggingservicesin9142]

I bought that tool from Snap on in 1980, never really knew how to use it, thank you good job

[@WorldCommander]

I just bought the tool from the link provided. I've got a fuse blowing to the blower motor on a Ford van. Great video. Subscribed!

[@williamdowell7646]

Great video, my problem has always been reading the numbers and codes on the electrical schematics

[@jmont6638]

What a pleasure it is to find your productions, I feel like I have just found a big pot of gold.

[@realfixesrealfast]

Thanks for your comments, stay tuned for more