Ford F-350 6.0 Diesel - Rough.... Realllly Rough

In this video I have a look at a Ford F350 with a 6.0 power stroke that is in very sad shape. By that I mean it had some sort of engine fire the customer neglected to tell me about. All that to the side I did get the vehicle running again but it sure would have been nice to get all the facts haha. -Enjoy!
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[@spaceinvadertoo]

"This truck will not be spending the night inside my shop" because you have insurance but you'd "rather not use it." Another teaching point for those of you who have your own shop.

[@JOHNMORIN100]

AMEN TO THAT

[@LMacNeill]

There are *so many* mechanics who would get that "cannot communicate with the computer" message and instantly say that they needed to buy a new computer. You keep on going to diagnose the real problem. I wish all mechanics were as thorough and as knowledgeable as you. Excellent video, as usual. I always learn a lot!

[@rusty1187]

This is why i watch Eric.... I can still learn from him!

[@FlightProgramAborted]

Yeah agree, the old fix the apparent symptom not the cause

[@Simomotard33]

And eventualy fry the new computer as soon as the Plug it in in casa of some shorts

[@rusty1187]

@@Simomotard33 yep!

[@daleburrell6273]

...it take a lot of dedication and experience to become that kind of mechanic-!! Ever heard of: "Gus Wilson and the Model Garage"?

[@DarrenCoull]

Biggest mistake made was putting out the fire - could've solved the rust issues in just a few short minutes :-)

[@joeMW284]

Haha, not wrong about that.

[@railnut8453]

I agree about the biggest mistake!!! That truck wasn’t worth the powder to blow it to hell!!!

[@markh.6687]

"Fires get started. Things break. Accidents happen!" (Monty Python skit)

[@fritzdoerring9058]

Yeah, I put out the fire on my tiger 100 , that was due to repair done by authorized dealer setting spark advance too far!

[@trplpwr1038]

Funny and true

[@doylerice5082]

Eric is one of the most brilliant technicians I’ve ever seen. Outstanding analytical skills and in my opinion could be and should be instructing in an academic setting.

[@jessename7849]

He is, right here! 😉😎

[@davidlongman2341]

Take him out of his shop and put him into a classroom and you no longer have him working to solve peopls problems on a daily basis. I say leave him right where he is and let him keep working his magic.

[@rainman0827]

And take a big cut in pay?

[@TheRichardgomm]

He is a family man through and through, that is one of the things I love about him. All he does is for his family, and they appreciate it. That is the American Dream, I think of, when. I think of the US

[@tomtke7351]

only if HE wants

[@Assurraa]

Every time I watch a video I hear "Welcome to the self made auto channel"

[@maclean101]

Lol yeah that's what I thought he always says. Until I subscribed. Love the videos!

[@laxonetrc]

Me too

[@jjvaldes100]

Me too.

[@78blucrush]

Noe Collazo That’s what I hear every time

[@ttrbykir]

Same

[@Saturn49YT]

Line item charge $200 - neglecting to tell mechanic about previous fire

[@laserleftfootttt7683]

maybe the owner bought it after the fire?

[@TwoTall1988]

@@laserleftfootttt7683 You cannot open that hood and not know there was a fire.

[@laserleftfootttt7683]

@@TwoTall1988 how do you know the owner opened the hood? And I wouldn't know where to start onthat truck.

[@TwoTall1988]

@@laserleftfootttt7683 You'd be wise to never buy any vehicle (clunker or not) without opening the hood.

[@buildingwithtrees2258]

I had a fire, thought it didn't do anything. Told the mechanic, because alternate wire wasn't charging. He called after 2 hours and asked, where was that fire? They never checked that spot. Wire was burnt. 60 cent part, 3 hours labor.

[@AM-nn9sv]

“Rollin’ down the street in my 6 0... blowing a gasket... needing a tow”

[@AM-nn9sv]

Chris J lol... you must have a 6.0 enjoy.

[@marxer19]

Adam Militello So I throw it in the gutter, and go buy another.. 😄

[@csb772]

Went to the shop to get the scoop machine heads out there using the goop!!!

[@hackdeez1075]

a truck pulls up who can it be? A fresh Triton rolling stripped pluggies

[@maxwellpeter1598]

He rolled down the window and started to say you should have bought a Chevrolet

[@wyattoneable]

46 minutes never went by so fast. I found this really interesting despite the green wire issue. The truck has a lot of problems that may be a factor why the green wire acted the way it did. Regardless, time to move on, you did your part. Great video and diagnostic approach.

[@theadventuresofjavier8698]

Howdy Wyatt 🖐

[@JOHNMORIN100]

Yeah I cought that also and chuckled

[@synthpro]

You handled this like a true tech..Im a electronics tech and know how frustrating it can be to trace wires even without a fire. Great work and much respect!

[@rogeryoung2567]

yeah im an electronics service tech too and he does a dame good job 100% agree with his through approach. its not often i see someone doing a quality job that meets and exceeds my expectations ! very enjoyable to watch you work your magic.

[@tsukki_amv2848]

"What a toilet!" Best comment ever. I appreciate the work you put into this. I have a mechanic in my area that I would trust that goes the extra mile if needed. You are a blessing to NY.

[@larrystephens7437]

Interesting to read all of the negative comments about not touching it. It's a truck that won't start. If that's your trouble shooting skill level then get out of the way and let someone that's up to the challenge. Well done Mr O.

[@AKJeeper]

Sometimes it's not whether you're up for the challenge of troubleshooting and fixing a no-start. I love a good troubleshooting challenge, but I don't want to wind up "married" to a POS vehicle...where every fault that occurs after I get it running suddenly becomes 'my' fault whether its related to any repairs I've made or not. In the event I wind up working on something like this, I definitely make sure to document everything (much like Eric O. has with the video). Eric took on a lot of risk by accepting this challenge. Hopefully his customer is an honest one and will appreciate the fact that his beater truck is a runner once again.

[@NBSV1]

It’s seems to often someone with a vehicle like this expects everything to work perfectly after one thing is repaired. And they don’t want to pay because obviously you broke their truck. With the injection pressure sensor not reading it’ll likely be down on power and maybe have other issues. So, the customer may complain and blame Eric for tearing up his truck.

[@audiowize]

The big issue with something like this is that the truck is likely to have more issues related to that electrical fire down the road, and Mr. O is taking a huge chance that the customer doesn't come back in a month or two complaining about other problems and trying to get more work done for free because the problem "wasn't properly fixed" previously. Personally the truck is scrap without that new wiring harness.

[@seanclark8452]

He's got to make a living, and not waste the customers money on futile efforts for and end of life vehicle if he can help it. That fire cause multiple problems that interlocked to make troubleshooting tougher. They could easily have made it a job that didn't pay, or didn't pay enough to cover costs. If that fire damage was intermittently doing something that kills the ECU you could lose multiple ECUs with no fix unless you replace the harness and anything suspect connected to it first, which wouldn't be a reasonable expense for a winter beater.

[@jamesmoore3346]

@@AKJeeper EXACTLY! Although I do hand it to Mr. O, he's one sharp dude, understands electrical.......

[@redwolf230]

Other shops" its dead" Eric "hold my drink" cracks his knuckles

[@PistonShack]

Indeed!

[@chrisE815]

"hold my test light"

[@fatkat311]

It’s really not that hard. Most people are just fucking lazy

[@jth1699]

Nice video. I have some Ford diesel experience and predict that without the injection pressure sensor the truck won't have any power - unplugging that sensor is a common troubleshooting practice to see if it's bad- when the computer fails to see that return signal it moves into a default fuel pressure strategy- on the 7.3 its 500 lbs - I can't remember what it is on the 6.0 but the truck will get you home .. most Ford diesel owners keep an IPC in the glove box. I recently had a 7.3 in that had been to 3 other shops - took me about 3 hours to find everything - it was a shorted 5 volt reference in the fuel petal and then it wouldn't start - found it was not building enough high pressure in the fuel injection system - found a failed top oil seal ring on an injector - resealed it and then found that that same injector had another oil sealing issue - replaced that injector and the machine was running just fine... mr O is perfect with his diagnosis.. however ... even though it left running I would make it very clear in writing that the repair had a tail light warranty- when the tail lights are out of sight the warranty is over...

[@CROFTY71]

It's a farm truck default is good enough. 😜🇭🇲

[@davidrasch3082]

These videos are valuable to me because I can watch and learn. This way I can decide what I can do now, what I need to study and what I need a certified mechanic to perform.

[@drunknpossum]

HAHAHAHAHAHA, " This truck WILL NOT be spending the night in the shop"

[@jdclark218]

30 seconds in and we're already looking at a wiring diagram.... Time to buckle in.

[@alexandruanghel4295]

Lol best comment yet

[@GeneralRELee]

JD Clark Eric has time travel capabilities.

[@michaelfingers7726]

and about 1:45 after the mention of the mouse smell the fuse....mess is unveiled this is gonna be a baaad one

[@johndeeretractorguy.9855]

15 seconds in.

[@MY-bw2nb]

Yes I know its 10 months later but if you would have looked at the emblem you would have realised they circled the problem lol

[@halleffect1]

I feel guilty, eating ice cream and watching Eric work. meanwhile a broken F-150 is outside waiting on me.

[@FortyTwoAnswerToEverything]

Plow attachment meme: "Look at me. I'm your frame now."

[@DaddytechEnt]

*You got it all wrong! Problem 1. it's a Ford. Problem 2. it's a 6.0 Ford, problem 3 ignition switch, Problem 4 broken wire, 5. customer not telling you everything that was wrong to begin with. ex. no mention of the thing catching on fire. i'm sure this is absolutely not the first time a customer has left out important information on you. and more than likely won't be the last. Personally i would never have rolled it in my shop. i would have looked under the hood and seen the fire residue and instantly told them they needed a new wiring harness for that truck. but that's just how i would do things. i appreciate that you went the extra mile because it gave the shade tree mechanic ideas of things they could look at and check if they ever ran into something like this. So while it was a bit of a pain in the butt it was informative and good content too*

[@Zepolbboy]

Going on 6 years watch this channel basically the same time I switched career paths and decided to become a Honda technician. I’ve definitely learned and implemented a lot of your methods into my daily deep diagnosing. Keep on chugging 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@semjrx2]

I honestly felt like I was an expert on my 6.0 after all the blood, sweat and tears I have put into it over the last 7 years, but I definitely learned a few new things watching this! Thanks for the great content! I'm one of the typical 6 leaker owners that says "once you bullet proof it, it's a great motor!" In all reality, I love my truck, and if it were to lift a head again I'd gladly repair it. Having a powerful truck that is paid for is just so damn nice. Pulls the fifth wheel through the mountains like a dream and gets me to work every day without a hitch. Sure it has its problems every once in a while, but what 16 year old truck that is daily driven doesn't?

[@zackzander425]

I agree. Mines a 2007 and is going on 475,000 miles. The oil pan gasket leaks but it runs great. It does need nickel and dime parts every now and then but since it’s paid off and the insurance is cheap it’s not so bad. Cheap hp. Plus it doesn’t need DEF and I deleted the EGR. I test drove a new 2020 RAM 3500 and it didn’t ride as nice or feel as nice as my 6.0. I’ll pass.

[@kadenwatt2033]

The best truck is the one that's paid off and does the job.

[@MoparMadness93]

Zack Zander tell you right now it’s not the oil pan gasket leaking

[@RedfishCarolina]

Yeah it's like my old Suburban. I've had to swap out cracked cylinder heads, replaced injector spider, rebuilt the rear end. Still. Gets me to work every day, been all up the Eastern seaboard.

[@clittle1559]

I've seen numerous 6.0s iron out there issues and are 100% bulletproof....

[@enceladusfox2247]

Beautiful diagnosis. very well done .. Fire damage, i wouldn't have touched it myself... way to many things could have been wrong with it to be honest . Perfect execution, you found the problems and it lives to die another day .. Thank you for bringing us along for the journey :) Love watchin ya work

[@zephyrold2478]

I second that.

[@wesquillen5869]

I would not touch that I wouldn't touch it it's a Ford

[@alexandercopeland2849]

The only way for me to touch it is if they would have let me change that wire harness, that way I would have known wire were good.

[@alienredrockproduction1024]

Looks like a rat nest was built next to harness and turbo, then caught fire from turbo heat.

[@J_M3444]

“What a toilet” he says 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ericsissons8138]

He's not wrong

[@wwdiesel]

You are a damn good electrical troubleshooter, great video! As to the green wire issue, it's a Ford so lots of times the WD's won't match the actual truck. Bet that wire went through something else before going to the fuse panel. Heck sometimes the parts listed for a particular year and model won't even be correct. Ordering parts for Fords can be very frustrating and challenging. Not a big fan of Fords, but they have make me a ton of money over the years. You know it's a bad design when you have to pull the whole cab off the truck just to work on the engine!

[@lqueryvg666]

As soon as you said "34 40 46", my wife in the background said "damn that's a big girl!!!".....lol......

[@Gideon_Judges6]

Not in a good way either. She'd be built like Grimace.

[@rsage_]

@@Gideon_Judges6 choked on my Frosted Flakes when I read that. Perfect visual.

[@syndakitpanda1777]

Lmfao hahah .

[@patricklewis1149]

SirBudrick I almost shat myself from laughter at this comment.

[@themanthemyththelegend1392]

Lies, damn that's my size is more like reality bud.........

[@dennisspencer1286]

this doesn't pertain to this particular video, but to the one 2 weeks ago when you gave the car to the young lady, God bless you for such a great gesture.

[@williampaap2098]

Wish you were my instructor in HS. It's because of watching you troubleshoot everything makes me yearn for the pre- '70 years....

[@Freedomquest08]

The cranking rhythm sounds like all the combustion ability has escaped one of the cylinders and moved on to the wiring harness.

[@dennisgt479]

Lol that wins the comment of the day!

[@plonkster]

I thought the same thing. Compression down on one of them.

[@America-ev4rk]

I don’t even have to fix most the things I see on this channel but I love watching how you diagnose and fix all these different things. Your a genius. Honest too. I wish I could say that about all the mechanics I have come across. Thanks for the videos and the things I have fixed because of you. It’s a great channel. Good work.

[@MrAKPAPA78]

It’s a bad gasket between the steering wheel and seat

[@RealCadde]

Oh, so a PEBSAW error? The motor vehicle equivalent of PEBCAK?

[@DeezNuts-xo2ee]

Lmao

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

STS error, complicated my an ID10T error. (truck owner) this bad boy could burn again!

[@layyouin6860]

Ken Call Get off your high horse you liberal scumbag.

[@Number1redskinfan]

Short between seat and steering wheel lol

[@batman421]

Having lived through the 6.0 as a Fixed Operations Director for a Ford dealer, we were glad the 6L lasted only a short time for such problems. A small wiring harness located near the accelerator pedal was frequently the culprit.

[@chuckgrenci6404]

"What a toilet" (and a cluster...…), pretty much sums it up. Eric, you went way above and beyond on this one. Great job. (way over my head) but I appreciate your skills.

[@frdmstnggt99]

Nothing like hearing low compression in a cylinder.

[@sharedknowledge6640]

Derrick Lavoie yeah and with only 85k miles it sounds like at least one cylinder is way down on compression. That’s pretty sad but I’m guessing once the rust got bad they probably stopped changing the oil and doing other important maintenance that can be critical on the 6.0. There are several ways these Powerstrokes can try to self destruct if neglected.

[@ryans413]

Nothing like having the whole truck vibrate.

[@semjrx2]

No kidding, gave me anxiety! Damn thing was brought back from the dead and is living on borrowed time. Won't be long before a lifter fails.

[@realliferepair9285]

I'm pretty sure it's not a low compression issue your hearing rather than low icp pressure considering he cut the icp sensor wire which puts the regulator in default ,those injectors are oil fired and when they don't have the proper pressure they run funny if at all,not a good idea to run that without the sensor.

[@semjrx2]

@@realliferepair9285 No disrespect at all; I'm fairly certain Derrick is referring to the engine turning over without fire. Low ICP pressure shouldn't have any effect on what you hear while the engine is turning over. If you listen closely, you can hear the engine speed up/slow down before it fires. That's usually caused by lack of compression due to various reasons. I'm no diesel mechanic, just a DIYer that's turned a few bolts on a 6.0 so forgive my ignorance if I'm way off base

[@callingoutdead]

I think its time for a nice, normal brake job to cleanse the palate.

[@jasonspellich2440]

They were on the way

[@crazytrain7114]

Frozen calipers and rotted lines. comin right up!

[@spaceinvadertoo]

Amen.

[@Torsee]

The 6.0 will “ live to die another day. “. 😂

[@flagmichael]

I think the 6,0s started life as zombies.

[@JAMESWUERTELE]

The ‘03’s were a early basket case in themselves in addition to the normal 6.0 issues.

[@INDENTUREDTRADER]

I think it’s way above my skill set. It’s great to see you work the problems on these diagnostic videos. Always learn something.

[@johnhouston3681]

Wish we had an awesome auto tech like your self locally. Keep up the good work

[@JOHNMORIN100]

He is God's BLESSING TO ALL WHOME WATCH HIM---

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

I wish I knew 1/10 of what you know! Great video!!

[@lh98]

@Justus Diego why give a shit about a gf Instagram?

[@codykamminga9667]

@Mae Barker just f*ck off, all y’all accounts made 2 weeks ago. It’ll be guaranteed to be fake

[@DaddytechEnt]

i see you watch another of the channels i watch, you're not watching all of them yet but pretty damn close. seems our interests and depth of research are really similar from the looks of it all now

[@todaywefly4370]

Never ceases to amaze me the condition clients present their cars to workshops. I’ve literally had fish hung up to dry in campers, rubbish piled so high on the floor it’s level with the seat, cockroaches streaming out the vents when you turn the a/c fan on. Even a collection of dirty disposable diapers in the trunk. CLEAN YOUR CARS PEOPLE!

[@todaywefly4370]

Kinsey Madeline You’re probably right.

[@SeanHollingsworth]

I'd worked on cars that qualified as being a sewer on wheels. I just can't understand how anyone can let their vehicles get so very trashed.

[@SavageSalad69]

People are irresponsible slobs

[@cardboardboxification]

I got into one of my friends car that stunk, I ask what’s the smell he said he didn’t know, with trash piled to the rear seat.... 6 months later he told me it was a steak sandwich he forgot about...

[@workingshlub8861]

@@phatkatracing i have rental properties and when someone comes to look at renting an apartment i always make sure i meet them outside in the parking lot...right when they pull up i am there to greet them so i cant take a quick glance inside there car...that does tell alot right there..i have avoided renting to some potential hoarders..

[@goingforspeed]

Fastest 46 minutes of my life! Great job on the diag.

[@ryans413]

Frank Hunt It was hay good way to burn an hour

[@jimhouse9961]

You're the real deal. Patient, persistent and knowledgeable. Impressive.

[@channell11]

People could save themselves a lot of time and money at the mechanic by being straightforward even if it means some embarrassment.

[@KECOG]

Yes. I've done that, saved myself a bunch of money. They knew right where to get to take care of the problem.

[@scottgibson7534]

Happy belated Birthday wishes Eric, hope you had a good one.

[@arosenberger87]

The ignition switch has a line that goes to the PCM. If there is no 5v reference then no comm.... No start! Seen this before on my brothers junk...😊

[@jameskane319]

KZbin captions: "... Welcome to the self made auto channel!" How true! Keep on keeping on, Mr. O!

[@glenjamindle]

Hmm. I didn't know KZbin supported Canadian sub titles.

[@gorak9000]

Half the time I watch the videos, that's what I hear too!

[@chrislizon7483]

@@glenjamindle Pretty sure Eric was born and lives in NY state. I could be wrong. Not Canadian but we'd gladly take him!

[@glenjamindle]

@@chrislizon7483 I guess only an upstate new yorker would understand my reference. We're pretty close to the canadian border, Eric and I...

[@chrislizon7483]

@@glenjamindle Ah, ok. I'm from southern Ontario and I could see how one would confuse the accents, so I think I understand the joke. Sorry, eh?

[@thermobollocks]

"Why no talky talky" -- me when my code doesn't work

[@brianhind6149]

My problems aren't caused by fires (*usually) but by *&^%$#@! MICE!! I am a retired comm radio & radar tech The local farmers keep me busy fixing combines, swather & air drills(used for seeding) the incredible electrical electronic faults caused by mice chewing on wire bundles are mind boggling. The common rail high pressure injection systems are pure lunacy ...especially the SCR system. Love your channel Eric....it is unusual to find mechanics who have your electrical/digital expertise. My hat is off to you. BTW, I am NOT a mechanic & I am 80 years of age...in Alberta if people find out you can actually FIX something, you don't get to retire !! Cheers!

[@jessename7849]

Yup it's incredible what they can do! Be great if they'd make the wire coatings super nasty tasting & toxic for rodents!

[@johnnyzander7062]

I was screaming at you ''-Not that one!'' when you probed first the third fuse from the bottom and then jumped to the fourth when cranking.. :-D

[@cjserio]

Me too man! "You said 3rd from the bottom!!!"

[@GilFavor101]

"The essence of mouse is strong in here" while I'm eating a mystery meat hot dog.... yummie, lol.

[@mrluster1313]

ever toss a mouse in a campfire......smells just like a hotdog cooking

[@spankthemonkey3437]

PoliceState ever eat street tacos from Mexico

[@spankthemonkey3437]

PoliceState you ever seen a vehicle with those little house roaches

[@bryanmartinez6600]

@@spankthemonkey3437 I'm pretty sure that is a dog they got off the street

[@Z4Zander]

@@mrluster1313 Got one in my toaster once.The essence of toasted mouse was strong.Threw the toaster away.

[@alanclarke5979]

Your a mad scientist, I love the way you think in diagnostic mode, really helpful and really clever, I wish I was half as smart😁😂😂 I just guess then check then realize I'm wrong then try again etc etc......much respect from an aussie back yard mechanic/truck driver/incorrect diagnoser 😂😂

[@rrmech11]

HOLY MOLE DR.0 THAT WAS A BLEESING OF YOUR KNOWLEDGE. FAVORITE VIDEO I'VE SEEN FROM YOU SO FAR. WELL I WATCH WHILE I'M AT WORK ON RUSTED INDIANA CARS. YOUR THE BEST.👍👍

[@Jonathanbarros90]

I support your channel brother. Us southern new englanders watch you as much as we watch the Patriots

[@tiporari]

Most of us would have jumped the starter and given up when we saw the crispy wiring. It needs an engine harness for sure.

[@ryans413]

tiporari Seeing how much the truck vibrated on start sounds and looks like low compression in a few pistons

[@ryans413]

mark p Gotcha yea I don’t know these engines that well

[@Aschmorr]

Haha it took you 35 minutes to call it a toilet, I was waiting for that!

[@markblanc5993]

Others would see it as a lost cause, south man sees it as an opportunity to hone his skills

[@jr42a1]

Gotta give ya mad props... your not a quitter !!! One thing I always do when I pull any of these old assed jacked up electrical connections loose like the ignition switch connector /block is try and clean and load the connector contacts up with "Super Lube dielectric grease" Reason is, especially on plow or work trucks, theres a lot of ambient moisture, salt water that hangs around these connectors, causes points of contact to get corroded and can cause the mechanical connections to get bad and heat up resulting in overheated or fried connectors... grease will help keep future moisture/corrosion outta the connectors.. honestly the wiring harness under the hood AND under the dash are probably BOTH just hanging in there by a thread and shot. But you sure got her runnin !!!

[@alannilsson6509]

It's not your wiring diagram...it's the rigged work that has been done to the truck SINCE the FIRE under the hood. Great work! Nice Vid! Really shows why mechanics HATE electrical issues in vehicles.

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

Shoutout from TAT Express out of Hutchins, TX

[@WTFwuzdat]

Pro tip: Always check under the hood before firing up a vehicle that has been parked in a field for six months during summer. That was one expensive packrat murder.

[@geraldmcclellan7564]

Back in the seventies all we had to work with for a problem like this was only a test light , and to this day i still rely on a test light😁👍

[@Falney]

As a programmer, I can say for certain that when troubleshooting things, sometimes things that shouldn't work, do work. Don't knock it. That green wire is made of magic.

[@watcherofwatchers]

Problems that magically fix themselves have way of recurring later.

[@Falney]

@@watcherofwatchers future you problems are a problem for future you.

[@DeezNuts-xo2ee]

"Hold it down by the tip you got better control" that's what she said...

[@rumrunner1756]

Way to go Eric. I love watching your sleuth abilities. ☮️❤️👍

[@Txcowboy80]

Get 2 dust masks and put shaving cream sandwiched in between them so you don’t have to smell that odor. (Old nursing trick)

[@maxwell6504]

or he could've just opened the other door..........

[@GeneralRELee]

And the plot thickens,,, another fine episode in the SMA detective series.

[@johnwaddell4107]

As you brought up old telephone men would have done it different. Go to the other end get to middle start over cuss, say I knew I should have started at the beginning, smell old smoke get distracted again, good looking lady comes by and forget everything I’ve done and start over. Boy Iam glad I watched this! Good job!😂😂😂😂❤

[@johntuttle5396]

"The mouse essence is strong in this one," said Darth Eric O. Fire extinguisher goo, golden shower residue, mysterious green wires. This diagnosis had it all! But, since youe asked, instead of rolling this vehicle into your shop, it should have been roledl down one of the many scenic hills that we have seen on your test drives around town - out of sight, out of mind!

[@johnmccallum8512]

Better yet over a cliff edge , are there any local quarry's nearby?

[@gurneyhallac8305]

One day all the wires will be green

[@tofadeisastart]

Funny. I came here to see all the 6.0 trash talkers. My 2004 6.0, studded and egr delete. 370,000 miles strong

[@GICK117]

Being an owner of a 6.0 with about the same mileage, I watch fix'it videos on them like a hawk. Very impressive how you took a burnt piece of crap and made it a living turd again. Bravo. I am now a subscribed customer. Cheers

[@lildudechevman]

Had a similar problem on a crown vic, green wire behind the fuse was open inside the insulation,would not crank,power on both sides of the fuse but when loaded it lost power.bridged that same wire & it worked, it’s a doosey when the wire looks good on the outside but broken inside,that thing had me spinning my wheels man.I’ll admit I had to ask for help on that one,& it took a few of us in the shop to figure that one out.Honestly I don’t miss working on cars,there getting so complex.when I see you working on something similar to my experiences it’s still intriguing.keep up the good work,& thanks for showing.

[@carwashadamcooper1538]

This made me love my 1995 GMC even more. Way less wires.

[@jdrs4214]

Car Wash Adam Cooper; that made me love Ford vehicles even more. As Mr. Mechanic here said, “well folks, she lives to die another day.” She survived a fire, and still runs, despite her flaws. The last GM vehicle I owned was plagued with crippling engine, and electrical problems that blossomed out of poor engineering on behalf of Government Motors. Working on those cars was an absolute nightmare. I now drive Toyotas, and still own a 1999 Ford Ranger, 459,000 miles later, that still looks really good, despite her old age. No more GMs for me ever.

[@jeffjankiewicz5100]

There`s your problem lady...Powerchoke caught fire. Good job getting that rust bucket running Eric.

[@johnplump3760]

I say Eric and Ivan working on a bad ignition problem using a scope. They should be teaching these young people. Years ago I troubled computers to the component level and repaired. These guys are good. HAVE PATIENTS!! You deserve another "ATTABOY!!" Eric.

[@paulchew8844]

As a Ex mechanic now Disabled an living in the UK,i remember putting out a engine fire on a car waiting at the train crossing gates,after the fire was out i lifted the bonnet the whole wiring was fried,to which the dick head owner said he will get a wiring loom from a scrap yard,i told him the engine was fried an melted,he then said he he was having a bad petrol smell but kept ed on driving it with his wife an kids in it,i ,I love watching Eric doing different jobs an fault finding,keep up the good work Eric .Paul

[@richardhall9815]

Another fantastic video, and congratulations on your recent 40th birthday!

[@justinballard7242]

"hold her down by the tip that way you've got good control" haha you've got some good advice

[@SmittySmithsonite]

I'd have recommended a 502 big block, carburetor and HEI ignition, and would've gladly installed all of it from the fuel tank forward instead of chasing all that burnt wiring!! You, sir, have the patience of a Saint!! 👍😁 I don't think "toilet" does it justice - that was an entire septic system ... leachfield included!! 😳😲😳

[@smplloyd]

You fixed the problem, that’s good customer service. Your customer will tell people how good he was treated and your mechanical expertise.

[@paulschlobohm7226]

We fixed 160 and it seems like the community brought us for the next two years we worked on 60's. They have to be an exceptional clean now for me to work on them there's too many problems that have to be solved with the motor and the routing and the oil cooler itself. Too many problems for sure. Good approach

[@HristovRumen]

Most shops be like: this can't be fixed. Meanwhile Eric be like: "Boy, I'll have this old baby runnin in time for plough season here in no time!" Lolololol 🤣🤣

[@glenjamindle]

Most shops would throw parts at it. Spray and pray.

[@JT_8283]

Plow

[@imafarmboy2]

When you short out the 5v reference, you lose ecm that controls when safe to start. Green wire must go to ecm, ecm checks sensors if safe to start then sends power back to fuse box. When you fixed the 5v reference, you fixed the "broken wire" which was actually the ecm not seeing safe start. For future reference, I've used a phone/LAN line tracer to find broken wires. Works great, cheap and wireless. BTW I never would have caught that the com was down to the ecm and the shorted 5v. Would have thought the ecm was toast.

[@jmurphy1973]

15:10 either Eric went on an epic cussing binge or someone was giving the beans to a stubborn bolt with an impact

[@InFiD3ViL1]

Many of us know how to wrench, can troubleshoot engine or other mechanical problems, swap an engine, and generally bolt on any part you can think of. Installing and plumbing a chinese turbo kit? No big deal. But the mechanic that can accurately and efficiently troubleshoot electrical systems and digital electronics is something completely different and is absolutely invaluable to the trade.

[@mitchelllatour9811]

Deffeinetly learned a few tricks to keep in the back of my mind.. seen shorted 5v cause driveability issues, shorted 12v cause data link/com issues, but have never seen a shorted 5v cause a non com issue enjoy watching your channel

[@WatchWesWork]

It's no fun working on older diesel pickups. There just aren't any that haven't been molested.

[@JAMESWUERTELE]

Watch Wes Work you would be surprised. my 97 7.3 F-350 is unmolested, no tuners no nothing! 5 speed manual, reg cab

[@Chase_AM]

James Wuertele hey, I’ve got the same truck! Only thing is an air intake and exhaust and I’ve only got 188k

[@degmar]

"If I can do it, you can do it." Nope, nope, nope. Lost me at ohms, resistors, and wiring diagrams.

[@guy_incognito7538]

I know right? These electrical gremlins are impossible for me!

[@jordanray7385]

Once you're educated on the subject it's just like doing anything else. Cheers.

[@guy_incognito7538]

@@jordanray7385 yeah, I know just enough about it to know that I know nothing about it.

[@fightingfalconfan]

@@guy_incognito7538 Once you understand power and ground; looking at a diagram is reading the road map of the electrical system. The way I learned is to break it down into sub systems. Instead of focusing on everything at once, focus on the sub system that's got the issue.

[@WCGwkf]

I can follow along him looking at diagrams but idk if I could dive into that alone. I was only lost at the 166 ohms and double resistors or whatever. Hope i never run into that shit.

[@bobflannagan7262]

Great tips and great quips. Eric, you're a scream! Thanks so much for showing just how easy this stuff really is. I still can't do it yet but my tool box is my hope chest. Happy new year.

[@youcanthandletruth7340]

YOU SIR, ARE THE ROCKET SCIENTIST OF THE AUTO ELECTRIC BUSINESS !!!

[@garybomkamp8623]

Absolutely FASCINATING video - - - The Mystery of the Green Wire. I love that you got the old beast running.

[@markh.6687]

10:32 "I having a hard time holding it"...I can't hold it, she's breaking up, she's breaking up!

[@Metaldowg]

The Ford With Chevy Thunder, I dig it

[@CubasAutomotive]

Oh the 6.0....yeah. .. I made some BIG money off of those. Oh the memories! Mostly used as salt plow trucks where I was at... so rusted! Holes right through calipers...Brake lines, and just everything metal. I remember repairing a couple that had NO BRAKES whatsoever 26k lbs gross weight HD F650 trucks, and they were driven back to the site I was working on while also pulling 10ton trailers loaded with construction equipment,...whose brakes were also non existent. Absolutely SCARY to know that these things are on the road with us!! Had to share those great memories..... lol 😂😂😂

[@Embermist69]

Damn them trailer brakes was working overtime, who knows might have used 1/2 a brain cell and used engine braking as well. Who knows..... 🤔 An amend this comment, this was ment as sarcasm, for that there was just a complete idiot and stupid thing for them to do. People who act like only they matter and don't care about others on the road is one reason why we have horrible things happen on the road.

[@CubasAutomotive]

@@Embermist69 engine braking can only slow you down... at least in this setup! There's no way you can use that for complete or sudden stops! Plus, these trucks were loaded up.... IMO, that's plain reckless. Quite a few miles on the road from the construction site to home base. If you think that's OK, then you're just as reckless.

[@Embermist69]

@@CubasAutomotive It is stupid, wasn't saying is wasn't. I was just hazzarding a guess what was going though their mind. Which I'm going to guess not much at all. If one has no respect for other peoples lifes and their own, then they shouldn't be driving. And I know engines brake power is only supplemental to the foundation brakes. One reason why big rigs are fitted with them to help with going down step grades. Because brake fade and fires can make for a very bad day. I think DoT should also keep a eye on this kind of trucks used for business just like big rigs. If used for commercial purposes then should fall under DoT and those who don't care long with the business knowly allow this should be held accountable.

[@CubasAutomotive]

@@Embermist69 oh my apologies! It's so hard to read connotation via print! Plus, I think I read that wrong. Yes! Absolutely! I totally agree there! I know this particular biz had no care about anything else but the bottom line and increasing profits whatever way possible. Safety is one area I draw the line. Safety for the others on the road... they want to take theirs lives in their hands... fine. Using equipment like this on the main roads with everyone else... your family, my family. .. no way!!

[@Embermist69]

@@CubasAutomotive Ya that's always the tricky part with words. It be all right. Is there like any hotline you can call and report it? Not totally sure what they can do with out catching them in the act. But one never knows, might get lucky and they could have their day in court, either legal or public. And while legal can equal money up front, public can possibly be a lot worse in the run.

[@chuckluscomb5824]

Pretty funny Eric. Love the commentary on how you feel about Ford trucks. I have one of these and your spot on. 03 250. Was under the hood last weekend and called it a toilet. Laughed out loud when you said it. Good stuff.

[@WCGwkf]

Imagine fixing a truck with a torched engine bay with the snip of a wire. Crazy trail to follow to end up with that. Good think that component wasn't needed. So much knowledge and diagnostic skills here.

[@15743_Hertz]

How about the fire fused the brown wire and the 5-volt wire to ground. The green wire was able to be controlled by the ECM afterward?

[@tylerh629]

I was thinking that, or the relay that had a signal problem before became active when 5v was restored.

[@TheCanadaboy25]

If you look at the wiring diagram you can see that the ECM doesn't control the green wire. The ECM only controls the ground of the control side on the relay.

[@15743_Hertz]

@@TheCanadaboy25 Then there's something not on the schematic. Either that or it's a zombie.

[@rranger1014]

not enough voltage getting through the green wire to the coil inside the relay to pull it closed, even if grounded properly through the ECM.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Solid work, Eric! "What a toilet" hahaha but it sounds like a beast :)

[@windage]

love the 'talking the diag out loud' ...best vids you make imho

[@kevinsullivan1780]

All the mess tracing. Wires. You did the right standard procedure. Customer seemed to had a secret. Somewhat important .

[@gmckenzie175]

Good video. Great trouble shooting and reading into back story. Top 2 favorite channels. Peace