Came to say this but was beat to it! Talk about some mechanical luck or skill on spottin the evil green jizz.
@jimurrata67858 ай бұрын
He is that damn beagle at the airport! 😆
@joedavidzuniga19938 ай бұрын
😂🎉
@thomasschleis25458 ай бұрын
I know - said that myself many times.
@benaldredge26718 ай бұрын
I agree. Most people (including myself) have the patience of a boiling tea kettle when dealing with electrical issues. Great job!
@norcal7158 ай бұрын
You are the absolute KING of sniffing out a single broken wire on a loom that may have several miles of wire total. I have seen you do it many times, and I can bet this is not the last time.
@billupstateny91518 ай бұрын
Like chief inspector over king moniker, 🔔🔔
@ppeters4808 ай бұрын
your statement is so true !
@clintprice21238 ай бұрын
And the humble man he is, Eric says he’s not anyone special. I wholeheartedly DISAGREE!
@RichardCarter-wf1ee8 ай бұрын
Mr o is a great auto fixer
@oregonwinger648 ай бұрын
That's quite a compliment, Steve. You, being a premier electronics repair guy.
@Montego65008 ай бұрын
Dude is a human corrosion wire detector. The goat man the goat. Macoy is learning from one of the best out there.
@s.j.58508 ай бұрын
The Sherlock Holmes of the automotive repair industry! Nothing but the best Eric. You saved both time & money on that one.
@dismask8 ай бұрын
that kid is lucky to have you as a teacher. great work
@Airbuss078 ай бұрын
Awesome job!
@douglash31298 ай бұрын
Hi Eric and McCoy, You are a wiring wizard Sir! I guess your eyes aren't all that bad!
@mh-tn3ic8 ай бұрын
You always amaze me on how you find these bad wires. Another true learning experience . Great job .
@dennisharvey44998 ай бұрын
I'm surprised you didn't break into "staying alive, staying alive".
@lint20238 ай бұрын
Somehow I missed the first appearance or introduction about McCoy. Curious about his story. He is in the best place to gain knowledge.
@KimLake18 ай бұрын
He is an intern from a local school, looking to see if this is what he wants to do in the future. Couldn't ask for better encouragement or a better teacher than Eric.
@snoopdogie1878 ай бұрын
Me too. Now I have to go back and see what video I missed. The first video I saw with him, I was very confused who McCoy was. Second video I started to understand.
@Cybersawz8 ай бұрын
You saved that customer a bunch of money, Eric. The dealer would've said, "Replace the entire harness."
@repete23628 ай бұрын
and the fuse box which will require removing the front end LOL
@johnsullivan85278 ай бұрын
This Ford dealer tech avoids replacing harnesses at all costs. It's much quicker and easier to locate and repair the open circuit
@hansjansen70478 ай бұрын
Yeah , they're very quick with the parts cannon.
@blake82978 ай бұрын
@@repete2362 you mean cab off
@therationalanarchist8 ай бұрын
Dealers will always do whatever costs more.
@joecorbin51588 ай бұрын
Bravo to you Mr O for teaching… Bravo to young Mcoy for learning… We need more of this everyday/everywhere
@donakahorse8 ай бұрын
Now you're just showing off! Well done sir!
@sargefreedom15788 ай бұрын
Eyes and ears can be our most effective troubleshooting tools. Great catch, it would have been easy to throw a wire and fuse on the rig but really nice you spotted the green crusty demon. Well done Eric O. Pay attention McCoy, you're learning from a master of automotive wizardry
@kens.37298 ай бұрын
Highly Skilled and Overqualified, Vehicle Mechanic. Great Job, Eric! 👍🙏
@rsage_8 ай бұрын
Such a win to quickly isolate the issue to then look to your right and notice that little green stain. Well done, Eric. Just starting my Saturday morning letting the warehouse/shop warm up before I start finishing up the bottom end of my Land Rover 300TDI diesel engine rebuild. Fun times;)
@broken0418 ай бұрын
That's the benefit of living right my friend. Good things come your way.
@dougaranda61878 ай бұрын
It was a big deal. Your observation skills are amazing.
@Mountain-Man-30008 ай бұрын
Wish there was a shop owner like you teaching all the high school kids out there. When I did my "co-op" at a shop it was just a lot of oil changes and brake jobs. No diagnosing anything...
@larryberry24368 ай бұрын
Amen. I worked at a tech school where all of the local dealers put the interns in the oil bay where the would be very proficient at changing oil. Then the SMs would complain about our students not knowing how to diagnose difficult problems.
@brianburns72118 ай бұрын
@@larryberry2436That problem seems to have a self evident solution. I’m glad that Eric teaches his students his methodical approach to finding solutions. Last I remember hearing, Marie decided to go to auto tech school. I’m sure she’ll get out heads above everyone else because of her SMA experience.
@infin1ty8508 ай бұрын
I absolutely hate electrical issues, but it was really it was very satisfying to see one that was a simple fix.
@billf75458 ай бұрын
Eric, you care what you do. As a retired Auto technician who has had auto problems point themself out to me, I can tell you these things do have a way of showing up to those who listen. Call it intuition or call it divine help whatever it is you have the gift, enjoy and embrace it. Have an awesome day.
@dr.shorty87658 ай бұрын
good job spotting that Eric.
@davidstleon83888 ай бұрын
Mr. O never ceases to amaze me....Damn....how the hell did you see that? Amazing.
@RenegadesGarage8 ай бұрын
South Main Auto.. Eric you have an incredible ability to find the green crusties.. That or you have an automotive wiring angel on your side.. Awesome job brother. Thanks for sharing it with us.
@troglodyte19698 ай бұрын
That’s why I don’t like the convoluted wiring covering. I worked on Polaris ORVs for 20 years and many electrical issues were due to chafing. Had one come in with an intermittent loss of throttle always at the same point on a specific trail. Always checked out fine when back at the shop so I used a hose to see if I could get it to repeat the condition. Turned out to be the wining move. The convoluted sheathing had rubbed two pinholes in the CAN network wires and when they got wet the CAN network would short through the water. It wouldn’t appear to be faulty at the shop because it dried out by the time the customer brought it back in.
@garymeredith24418 ай бұрын
That's why you are truly the electrical master sir .
@michaelashcraft20288 ай бұрын
Mr o i hope that young man knows he is going to learn and the best troubleshooting tech i have been privileged to watch
@donaldmarty84458 ай бұрын
You've got a good eye, Eric. If there's a green crusty on the car, you're they guy who can find it. Nice job!
@woodturnermark85298 ай бұрын
You said it, "Be on the look out ", trouble shooting is a fact finding mission, look for evidence (without destroying it ) build your case, solve your problem ! It's really that simple.We just need to try with an open mind, You have experience and intuition that is a big part of your skill at problem solving, I hope people can see that you are trying to demonstrate in each video that they too can do it. Great job once again !
@tompetrushka16278 ай бұрын
Way to go Eric and McCoy! Logic and the power of observation are the most useful tools in any diagnosis and repair. Also, never make the problem bigger than it really is. Great outcome. Great lesson. Stay warm.
@overboostn8 ай бұрын
That kid learning under you, has the chance to be one helluva tech.
@Bowhunters6go8xz6x8 ай бұрын
Dealership would have wanted to replace the entire wire harness ! LOL Great fix Eric !
@tedpope5178 ай бұрын
Better to be lucky than good. You, my friend, are both lucky AND good. You amaze me. 😂
@DuaneDonaldson8 ай бұрын
DAMN another lucky find bro
@jeffbeard3958 ай бұрын
You find bad wires like my wife find four leaf clovers. Soooooo cool, thanks
@LadyAnuB8 ай бұрын
Eric, finding this issue was tricky but you have the trained eyes to find the green crusties
@abw1218 ай бұрын
Eric O can sniff out green crusty stuff like a hound dog finds critters in a field! Time to go to the filling station and buy a few lottery tickets! Great content Happy Presidents Day,
@Outindacold8 ай бұрын
Mr. O's eagle eye can't be beat, kudos bud.
@s.j.58508 ай бұрын
He gave the credit to his nose 👃
@michaelearl69918 ай бұрын
The nose knows @@s.j.5850
@HueToobBlows8 ай бұрын
That was an incredible find! I'm a person that pays attention to things while working on my customers yachts and have often spotted problems but this was just magical. You must be a wizard.
@55azguy8 ай бұрын
This video shows Proof Positive that Eric has a 4 leaf clover 🍀 in his pocket. Another excellent video Sir.
@Ibonic8 ай бұрын
Shrank is the past tense. That kid is lucky to be in the shop with someone with this level of experience and know how. Hopefully he becomes a mechanic that's as good as you are... that'd give me more hope for this generation.
@Qusin1118 ай бұрын
Nice job, a little early for me to hear "I sniffed out the money shot" but each their own. I am sitting here programing with your video running in the background and watching key points but found the comment funny.
@lalitoojos8 ай бұрын
That's so unbelievable how you can find it congrats thanks for sharing ✔️
@CharlesElliott-wj6bs7 ай бұрын
The youngster is lucky to have a great teacher like you
@richard31415926388 ай бұрын
Eagle-eyed Mr O! And without glasses, I think! Well done. And we got to hear the lunch horn too, I think.
@kennethbode20178 ай бұрын
you have the knack for finding those wires! Mema must have told you what to do
@tompogue85078 ай бұрын
Great catch, I thought for sure you were headed to the fuse box
@JimPeachley8 ай бұрын
Stands to reason that, as wiring harnesses have gone from 5 or 6 wires and 35-40 feet, to bundles of dozens of wires and several hundred feet, that more and more problems will be wiring related. And I can only imagine that a lot of "unsolvable" problems are because too many "trained" mechanics can't fix things with their magic scan tool and don't care to do the necessary diagnostic work. Keep up the good work, Eric. You should always have more work than you can handle.
@Qwazar-lj8iw8 ай бұрын
That was the eye of a pro it's what you learn after you know it all that counts , good job guys
@jayjudd65188 ай бұрын
You’re a great green finder.
@michaelgroe20748 ай бұрын
Eagle Eye Eric striked again !! Greetings from Germany !!
@KendrasEdge7578 ай бұрын
Excellent job in spotting the evil green!
@DIYDaveOK8 ай бұрын
Man there's no short circuit or crusty rusty you can't find. Thanks as always, Eric!
@YTRocketMan8 ай бұрын
Impressive! I always appreciate a mechanic who understands the importance of Divine intervention.
@chucksmalfus96238 ай бұрын
I sure hope that young man appreciates the invaluable training he is getting from a one of a kind trouble shooter and technician, you are fantastic mr O. 😊
@jeromestrong56148 ай бұрын
Dr. Eric O. To the rescue. Have a Awesome day.
@moefuggerr29708 ай бұрын
Yup. Eyeball troubleshooting. Works for me. I keep a bright Maglite in my pocket.
@JackGiralico8 ай бұрын
Shutting my mouth here. You make it look so easy, but we all know it's your years of experience. Thanks for another lesson!
@randelcross8 ай бұрын
Definitely "Divine intervention" in the form of ancient wisdom and grace in your craft... awesome job, Eric O!
@mattbrown55118 ай бұрын
Wow, you got lucky to see that break in the wire loom. The diag was spot on and you even gave a down and dirty repair option. Another great video classroom.
@MrGardman8 ай бұрын
You have an eye for the corrosion for certain. Great job!
@CopeCory8 ай бұрын
You are the Boss!!! Amazing how intuitive you always are. Well done! We miss Mrs. O. She needs to advise you. You could so much better with her help, smile.
@rael54698 ай бұрын
I see a lot of great compliments in the comments and I want to add mine......seeing you find that tiny broken wire in an obscure location was VERY satisfying. And you didn't even have to run a jumper.....although that would have worked just fine.
@TomM-iw3te8 ай бұрын
It’s great that you shepherd future talent by sharing your skill and experience with your intern in your shop and via the internet. Your touching allot of lives so good-on-you.
@ralphwatten24268 ай бұрын
This is an incredible KZbin channel. Step by step how to to fix your own car if you want to take the time. It takes an experienced eye to find that little amount of green. Thanks Mr. O. Makes me think I can do it too.
@johnreid8598 ай бұрын
One of your best tips for me a long time ago, was do a good visual inspection. It works.
@troysmith94538 ай бұрын
I live for stuff like this thanks man I learn every time i watch one of your vids.
@cjvillarreal2178 ай бұрын
You’re the man Eric! Way to pay attention to detail! Yall be safe!
@swoopulater8 ай бұрын
gotta love it when a plan comes together your observational skills are right on the money eric it paid off, great job sir! look forward to your next one... have a wonderful day!
@j.t.johnston30488 ай бұрын
I love small towns. The fire siren blowing in the background reminded me of my grandparents' town of Brundidge, AL. Every Wednesday at noon, they tested the fire siren, and most businesses shut down for the rest of the day.
@metal-Mike8 ай бұрын
You are just great with the wiring. It seems you are the only one around that can sort it GREAT JOB
@c.hibdon16288 ай бұрын
Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good! It’s great when you are lucky and good!!!
@billmudd99158 ай бұрын
I think you can smell the green crusties. Good and lucky a combination that escapes me in life.
@Jimmyky778 ай бұрын
Another Case of "The Green Crusties"🧐 Thx Mr O
@wwdiesel8 ай бұрын
You are somewhere between super lucky and highly skilled in finding that tiny indicator of a green crusty! WOW!
@sidvis72358 ай бұрын
That's what separates good technicians from the not so good techs. Nice catch, Eric!
@JayBaker-r9t8 ай бұрын
I don’t know how you do it, but you have a six sense on finding broken wires. Amazing.
@ecleveland18 ай бұрын
The man is part bloodhound, Indian scout, and ghost whisperer! His skills are legendary!
@andrewg62388 ай бұрын
One LITTLE wire on that whole truck…Eric “just stumbles across it.” You are the man!! I hope to be you someday!! I’m already almost 55 though. I think I will settle for watching the Master!!
@geraldguyette4708 ай бұрын
Shrink , shrank , shrunk , Eric O has the eye for spotting the green crusties , its amazing !
@GetReal33278 ай бұрын
WOW, you are the man, this is why I like watching you do your thing. One more lesson learned, Thank you, Eric O, … McCoy, just know how lucky you are to have a dad who is an automotive engineer wizard.
@patrickbennett91208 ай бұрын
You are the best at finding these "green" wires... I can say without doubt most shops and mechanics would not have found that nor would they want to too... most shops today want the quick fix or the easy fix. If its not a 30 minute job they are not interested... too bad because some of us like to keep our cars as long as possible... and have alot of pride doing so... I don't want to a new car every 3 or 4 years. I like my old car and until the frame rusts out I want to keep it on the road :)
@tendervittlesdoobiestein21458 ай бұрын
They say it's better to be lucky than good but it's hard to make a living on luck. Nice catch my man.
@scottclowers8 ай бұрын
I wish I was more like you I am a veteran and was injured in in 2001 by a IED in Afghanistan
@RJon20068 ай бұрын
The GOAT at finding broken wires.
@mikechiodetti44828 ай бұрын
Advantage to Mr. O's experienced eye. Good fix! Living in the salt/rust belt, your intune to that corrosive problem. I hope McCoy is picking up on this. What's taught in school is one thing, what's learned in the real world is the true education!
@lqueryvg6668 ай бұрын
It was probably the actual loom that rubbed the wire - I have had that happen MANY times especially with the "edge" of the cut loom....hence no fuse blown.....
@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT8 ай бұрын
What an eye, Eric! You have a gift for spotting green crusties, no matter how small or secluded they are! Great job!
@darinwilton91228 ай бұрын
young man has the best teacher :)
@thehashem338 ай бұрын
That is what a master mechanic does
@michaelbradley75298 ай бұрын
Sometimes it's just as important to be lucky as it is to be good.
@Guust_Flater8 ай бұрын
This could have become a giant wire break search....sometimes it's better to be lucky* than good! * “Luck Is What Happens When Preparation Meets Opportunity"
@davidbaldwin27298 ай бұрын
"Chance favors the prepared mind" Louis Pasteur 1854
@leonjackson25378 ай бұрын
You cant buy experience ... You are the man !!!
@billyhorton34948 ай бұрын
Just marvelous. Yes, getting on in years is not for the weak
@shanestrains28498 ай бұрын
Man, you are the broken wire slayer. What an awesome fix.
@roberthutson20238 ай бұрын
I don't about everyone else, but man I love watching his videos! Eric you are amazing with the work you do. I feel like you act very professionally when you're doing your work but at the same time you love to just joke around and make sure we get a good laugh as well. I have watched a hand full of other channels in the similar concept and I don't know what it is, but I just came enjoy them as much as I enjoy SMA. I also live in NY but down near Newburgh, Poughkeepsie, Middletown, Port Jervis and so forth lmfao. I really enjoy watching them even though I am a Mechanic also, but it gives so much more insight than you can probably even learn from going to school for Automotive's. Thank You Eric for your time and videos 😁
@sc50158 ай бұрын
These are the exact videos I voted for the last time you polled us, you are simply amazing in showing how you dont need to start ripping everything apart and swapping parts.
@donniev81818 ай бұрын
Always nice when its the first place you look!
@stevanrose74398 ай бұрын
How does one wire that’s wrapped up in a tight cover without any stress on it get the green crusty and then brake. Causeing a 30 or 40 thousand dollar truck not start. Way to go mister O. You the man.
@themalewhale598 ай бұрын
I just KNEW that you would find that broken wire in a heartbeat. You are just mega at broken wires! Gravy! 😊
@aldonco8 ай бұрын
As usual the Doctor fix the problem. Thank God for the electrical diagram makes things easier