Honda Passport: MIL On With A P0502

In this video I have a look at a customers Honda Passport with the big 3.2 that has the check engine light on with a P0502 active in it. This indicates that the PCM is not seeing any speed signal however the speedometer works just fine. Let's see what the problem is.
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[@MeMakeSparks]

I love the SMA videos where Eric has already chased it back to the PCM and you think 'Bummer. That was a short video'. And then you look at the timeline and see the video isn't even half over. It's at that point you smile and say 'Stuff's about to get real!'

[@jaystrock613]

I wish there was a shop like yours around where I live. I do not trust most shops. Usually shops bend their customers over 3 or 4 times with no reach around.

[@markkrispin6944]

I believe most people get the exact same treatment as you do, which is messed up.

[@freetolook3727]

Or unload the parts cannon.

[@TheBry_Guy]

From my experience (ontario Canada), most shops aren't out to screw customers intentionally... they are just so busy everyday that they don't take the time to verify anything. Things get busy, so they try to hire someone new and noone has the time to babysit the new guy who may mangle up a few cars before he learns in his own time.

[@BobSakamoto]

I'd add a qualifier to that. I was in the business many years, and yes there were quite a few predatory shops. But on today's vehicles there are a whole bunch of shops without the investment in tools along with minimally trained techs. Either way, the customer loses.

[@MS-ho9wq]

​@@BobSakamoto👍 that's why I drive an old car, it's fixable, just gotta rebuild the engine occasionally 😂

[@glennandpamlang190]

Eric, You may get the second-hand repairs, but your knowledge and skills always gets the job done. I am always amazed at your diagnostic skills and determination to get a positive outcome. My wife and I enjoy your videos. Keep the great content coming! Cheers! PS: you need to be more mindful of lunch time. Mrs O is slaving away in the Office/Kitchen to keep you fueled up and she has to call you in off the playground.

[@Katya5cat]

Eric you always are a joy to watch. You make it look easy though I know years of experience and genuine ability have something to do with it.

[@deanfolk5569]

remember if i can do it so can you, with 60,000 in electronic diagnoses scanners, if not more.

[@glynjones8187]

The reason your normally the last option good sir is because you're probably booked to the hilt with all the customers who know you're the go to guy. Awesome work and video as always 👍

[@Troy_Built]

If a shop can take a vehicle on 2 hours notice or less they are going to get a lot of work. That they can do that says a lot about the work they do. Most of the general public doesn't understand this they just want to take it to the place that says they can work on it the soonest. To the more experienced customer it's more like going to the restaurant that has a wait every night of the week. You know know it's going to be better than the one that's half empty on a Saturday night.

[@mixpick138]

"Good work isn't cheap and cheap work isn't good." (Eric O., 2023) Amen brother! Another great/enjoyable vid --thanks for sharing!

[@elcheapo5302]

"We're always the last guys to get the car." Of course you are; it'd be silly to take it to another shop after it's fixed! 🤣

[@BigDaddy_MRI]

Mr. O, I keep tellin’ y’all your guesses are 99.8% right 100% of the time. I did the math. Thanks again for a great video and for lugging all of us around with you. We know it’s a pain, but you have no idea how much you help us out every day! You know, 100% every time!

[@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

Pulling out a tomato seed: $1. Knowing where to find the seed: Priceless. Good job 🙂

[@avitiello100]

Mr. O, may I suggest using a sheet music stand for your wiring diagrams. I find it saves a lot of time and walking back. Great videos thank you.

[@LesReeves]

Just a good small laptop is what I use just like Ivan @ PHAD.

[@JT-dx1qk]

I was a Honda tech back in those days , we all hated working on those things , nothing Honda about them except for the logos

[@mikemaccracken3112]

I did my internship at a Honda dealership in the late 1990’s and I remember the techs hated working on the them.

[@80SWoods]

My dad was a Honda tech then too and said this was a trade between Honda and Isuzu. They made an Isuzu version of the Odyssey (Oasis) in exchange of a rebadge the Rodeo.

[@gokblok]

I never connected these dots. Man--the late 90s/early 00s were a wild time for carmaker crossovers

[@sharedknowledge6640]

Exactly! This was one of Hondas worst ideas. It’s like Saab badging a P.O.S. GM SUV as their own.

[@Discretesignals]

Done quite a few unclogging the EGR pipe inside the intake on those.

[@samrobinson9802]

Back when SUV's became all the rage, Honda had nothing in the pipeline to manufacture. As such, they contracted with Isuzu to re-badge their Isuzu Rodeo into a Honda.

[@LeewardStudios]

I miss my 95 Rodeo, 6 year 60 k warranty and ole fail I had was bad alternator then a bad starter. The worst part was the Nissan made auto transmission.

[@jonclark1288]

Yup. Isuzu also gave Honda a bunch of their Troopers, which were rebadged as the Acura SLX. In return, Honda provided Isuzu with some Odyssey minivans, which were rebadged as the Isuzu Oasis.

[@VEETEEARR]

The European arm of GM also rebadged the Isuzu Rodeo and Trooper as Vauxhall/Opel Frontera and Monterey. And for the Japanese market the Land Rover Discovery was rebadged as the Honda Crossroad.

[@terrypeck3948]

@@VEETEEARR In Aussie they are Holden Frontera.

[@toddhowes7722]

And since Isuzu was part owned by GM, you got the 4L30 automatic trans, and GM computer...and misc other GM functionality. I have an Isuzu engined Lotus (also owned by GM at that time)

[@timothyodonnell8591]

What I love best about your videos is the thinking out loud analysis. Who knew logic and reason are helpful in solving problems?

[@stephenjackson9555]

I worked for 30+ years in the military defense industry and have seen so few tech’s as good as you! Most would have just gone down the list of “most likely” then would have scrapped it (government waste). Great job as always

[@mph5896]

Let me tell you how many government cars I have bought that they gave up on🤣. They would nicely mark them with problems🤣. Locked up engine=battery cable was loose. Bad transmission, won't move=cv joint broken. Fuel pump bad=Ain't got no gas🙃

[@frankish5314]

Even the dealers have reduced themselves to "parts swappers" these days. Eric recently did a truck with multiple unconnected electrical faults. I was screaming at the laptop.. "Its a ground fault!". Sure enough after multiple thousands of $$ in parts replaced it was a simple ground strap!.. Incredible, who would have thought?.. Duh!

[@davidquinn6161]

I also watched that video. No parts were actually replaced. But the dealer had quoted thousands of dollars for parts to be replaced. And charged a hefty diagnostic fee. Which was wrong.

[@throttlebottle5906]

typical, not fixed via short repair list(thrice broken) write off and new replacement(repeat 999 times a year or month!). considered flawed lemons or designed in flaws via foreign influences. sadly, it's ALL that way and has been for years. Imbeciles at the helm for far too long.

[@bertschb]

You are an amazing trouble shooter Eric. You make difficult work look easy. Love your videos!

[@bikerman54]

The most satisfying thing you can experience in your life Eric is solving some ones car problem for them!

[@robpeabo509]

You are the master of circuit issues Eric. You sounded so happy when you saw the flicker when taking the test lead off the plug. Great diag process & great outcome for your customer!

[@RickSolid1]

With someone else being in there before you being through is ALWAYS the best approach.

[@brentowen9480]

You're an real pro. I own operate my own repair shop-service/repair-no tires or alignment...we've had a few customers come through with the "other" shops' estimates and finding that well a most are pretty straight forward and honest with labor but their parts markup is well... a lot...Thanks again and don't forget who told you about the small tape roll idea. first off (it was me).

[@Randy245850]

You and Ivan explain diagnosing electrical problems, so the common Joe can understand. Thank you!!!!

[@williamwhite9767]

No parts required! Ivan will be proud of you!

[@davidmueller2780]

I love the way eric gets so excited when he discovers the problem!

[@quantumleap359]

I have told all the car nut friends of mine about your channel. Why your subscriber numbers haven't hit a million yet amazes me. You and Diagnostic Dan are the two best diagnosticians on KZbin. Thanks for yet another great video Dr. O!

[@victorbarranca2910]

your the Man, trusting is a big factor when taking your vehicle to a shop, you will never be out of work the way you handle your business.

[@LesReeves]

When I started using my mechanic I gave him small but technical jobs to test him that was 2007 I still go there.(he passed my test).He was a one man operation then now he has three on staff & works six days a week & still can't get all his appointments done.

[@bart8549]

No bigger compliment than being the guy to go to when all else fails

[@JamesDvorak]

Way back, when I first started watching your channel, I really only wanted to see you turn wrenches. I wasn't into the electrical diag stuff. But I watched them anyway even if just for the entertainment value. But you know... It didn't take long before I realized, based on your vids, how valuable electrical diags could be (and how much money I could save over just unloading the parts cannon). So I kept watching you and learning from you. Now, I have completed a beginner's course in automotive electrical diag and am working on intermediate. The process I am learning is exactly like you do it. This was a fun video because I knew exactly what you were doing and how you were eliminating all of the known goods until you found the culprit. Thanks Eric O. Your vids are entertaining, educational, and **inspiring**. Cheers! Oh, one more thing: I still quite enjoy the vids where you turn wrenches! 🙂

[@weshawkins7165]

Eric your videos are alway excellent regardless of how dumb you think they might be. I always look forward to your videos. I’ve been a mechanic for over 50 years and I learn something new every time. Thank you for your efforts.

[@eddymahon1503]

People like you are just getting harder and harder to find. Wicked smart and honest.

[@geraldfields6276]

If I lived near you, South Main would be my first stop.

[@Tommerd]

Eric, does anyone ever walk by your shop and wonder who you're talking to? LOVE YOUR VIDEOS, and I never miss any.

[@jamesglacken6170]

you got to be the best diag mechanic ive ever seen. as a thech myself i watch you every video and learn keep up the good work man

[@brucehobbs1734]

So glad Mrs O has become the most supporting actress!

[@6isenough161]

Your a skilled and "Classy " kind of tradesman. No problem sleeping at night when you know you"ve done it right. So nice to see!

[@matthewrpociask8307]

Hey eric, I tell you something I am mechanically inclined and I can pretty much do a lot on the car but the one thing that I do wish is 2 things 1 you were closer to me and too I couldn't know a 3rd of about electronics and a car that you do. I can sit back and watch your download and I'm amazed by the amount of electronic no how and knowledge that you have. Just thank God there's mechanics like you in the world that go that extra mile to fix electronics on a car when other people can't, Matt from Michigan

[@sargefreedom1578]

The Professor of Automotive EMF slays another

[@stephenbierlein2517]

I enjoy your trouble shooting. You common sense and don't overcomplicate it. You use old tech common sense. Not basically so high tech overcomplicate things . Keep it up . Everyone have a great day.

[@ironnerd8336]

I like to think I am up on technology, but my grandad would be all over this. His father drove mule wagons, and he translated that into a freakishly good front-end business. He did work for Holman Moody, and I can see him saying that he has no clue what the blue/yellow wire does for steering angle, but we need to get the lasers to make sure front end is correct. In the end, I know he would find what was needed to fix the car and take no credit. Nice to see someone working through the steps.

[@dougngwenlawson3886]

May be the last option, but you are best option that's why you always fix them. Awesome as always.

[@supergrovah2729]

Sure do enjoy watching your videos, Eric. As silly as it might sound, it's honestly more enjoyable and rewarding than anything episodic on a streamer or television. I found your channel when you did brakes on a gen5 Camaro and been following ever since. I would GLADLY pay more money to my local mechanic if I knew his service was as thorough as yours. I'd gladly pay YOU to work on my car if only you were closer..... Thank you for the video.

[@mtebaldi1]

Eric, you are absolutely a very knowledgeable mechanic. I remember in one of your earlier videos you mentioned that you were a little weak in electronics. I'm paraphrasing here. I only see strengths in your troubleshooting skills. You are thorough and explain your approach adding why you proceeded in the direction you took. Great job bro.

[@charlesatwell9976]

I know very little about cars. Your videos are fun & relaxing to watch. Your sense of humor & presentation are captivating.

[@crasher88]

As Ivan over at pinehollow auto diagnostics says no parts required fixed. I feel those are the best kinds of repair. For the customer it shows you actually care about what they need to do to get their car fixed and not just replace parts. And it results in the good kind of come back

[@mikeburdi3464]

On today's episode of last chance garage... 😅 Great job as usual Eric. Very easy to follow and comprehensive diagnostics. You rock!

[@peterhodgkins6985]

I sure don't understand why you're not the busiest shop in the region as far as diagnostics go. Why would anyone roll the dice at another shop? If I was in your town, there would be nobody touching my vehicles me you and me! Another great, logical "follow-the-evidence" diagnosis!

[@CycleGeezer-cq9lm]

Another superb job of diagnosing. Get the print of signal flow and find where things go wrong......track down the point of loss......correct the loss point. You make it look so easy! Another super video!!

[@444MarlinSS]

Honda, GM, Ford, Toyota, Nissan, Dodge should be paying you millions and apply these videos to their technicians

[@danlemke6407]

Another riveting episode that included an old motor going by that you would not want to step in the exhaust. You have a nose for leaky electrons Mr O. It is a pleasure to watch you operate.

[@mikebrzycki2358]

You always amaze me with your electrical talent. I always enjoy your shows.

[@cypeman8037]

Fabulous diagnostic techniques, always.

[@harrowtiger]

Brilliant work Eric O finding the seed blocking correct contact.

[@chriscarter2391]

Another great video Mr. O, your method of diagnosis is alway on point simply because you follow the facts of the problem at hand. Good job on the repair, we all like the simple fixes from time to time that require no parts but just time to track down where the problem truly is hiding

[@user-sq8rs2lc9c]

THANK YOU FOR SUCH CLEAR INVISTATION OF THE ISSUE, RIGHT ACCURATE AND CORRECT TO THE POINT. POWER TO YOU. YOU IMPRESS ALL OF US.

[@jonjones1290]

Yet another enjoyable watch. Steady away and smooth throughout 👌

[@edchenal821]

You ability to diagnose problems is admirable. Thank you.

[@tomicarr90]

Really enjoy this kind of video, love the process and the way you present it.

[@1hawkertech]

thanks for dropping that seed of knowledge.

[@ravedge7042]

@Eric you never seem to let me down with the way I learn how to diagnose things your way. Great job

[@effenfish661]

i always appreciate your camerawork, trying to give us the best view

[@donakahorse]

Brother you have the one quality that is absolutely necessary when diagnosing electrical issues. The patience of a saint. Your ability to explain your thought process is just phenominal. I'm not trying to blow smoke up your behind, I really am impressed, and very few people impress me. Kudos.

[@LesReeves]

The two on YT that I consider the best are SMA &PHAD.(Eric O & Ivan ).

[@samrobinson9802]

Great job as always Eric. Thank you.

[@kennethstaszak9990]

These are my favorite videos where you do the electronics diagnoses.

[@lynnmiller5183]

You are a master at diagnosis. Great job!

[@abrdds]

Outstanding diagnostic skills ❤

[@simont4499]

Sensational job explaining the logic. You make these look so simple after so many gave tried and failed. Keep up the sensational work.

[@timcees]

More shops should do videos while doing a repair. Transparency of the process would do much to assuage the customer.

[@Jeff_C_2112]

Excellent diagnosis Mr O. - thanks for sharing!

[@firefly737]

Thanks Eric for another great video. I especially like the recap of your diagnostic process using the wiring diagram.

[@puremayhemFTW]

You’re an amazing diagnostician

[@edsweeney7756]

Absolutely enjoy watching your methodical diagnosis and repair. You are a very rare breed these days, keep up the great work! Get a real kick from your sense of humor. 😂

[@justthetip96]

Another great video. Thanks, Eric.

[@castinn]

Thank you Eric. At this point when I'm watching your videos, I'm actually starting to keep up and even see where you are going. And that is super rewarding. The thing I've learned is that very often the problem is not the thing at the end of the wire, but somewhere along the wire like a rub spot or a connector. Then it becomes an Ivan no-parts-required repair. I love it. Thanks again!

[@thestickfarm]

Great work Mr O. I thoroughly enjoy your channel.

[@chrisforker7487]

Excellent video and diagnostic, as usual!

[@casualcarver4887]

ANOTHER WONDERFUL FIX!

[@davebigdog]

Awesome troubleshooting

[@johnharden6746]

I absolutely love your program awesome diagnostics and great content .

[@stevebot]

A No Auto Parts Acquired repair. Ivan would be proud.

[@jimclifford1241]

Another beautifully presented diagnosis! Thanks E!

[@niegalpariag9761]

Appreciate you'll humor and skills and thks for helping me build my confidence while I'm watching thks much appreciated

[@Yawwee]

Well, this was a nice tongue in cheek thriller diagnosis !!! Following the yellow brick road from the source to the target. And how a dropped "" Medical Cannabis seed "" lookalike in the connector will mess up your day !!!! Sleuth Eric Holmes deduced the cause and applied the cure !!! Now the customer is a happy camper without any costly parts shotgunned. Well done PRNY SMA ASE Super Master mechanic Eric !!! Quality work from a quality garage. And we the people have learned another valuable lesson - have patience, start at the source and troubleshoot to the ending - you WILL achieve a definite result !!!!!! I await the next job to see what it will entail !!!! 😃😸💯👍

[@yammietomogrady1322]

Another great clear and complete explanation on tracking down an electrical problem, thanks again Eric.

[@robertroy8803]

I really liked the recap at the end!

[@one44east77]

Great video. Thanks so much for sharing the info with us.

[@shaneharrison4775]

Another fine repair and short hunt good job Eric.

[@donnyhudgins1917]

Love the videos sir! Expertise and professionalism exemplified.

[@johnshinski2994]

Your recap at the end of the video was so detailed and helpful for those trying to learn. Thanks

[@rowlandpichey6602]

Another great diag video!! Great job Eric!! Really enjoy your videos, especially the ones with electrical issues!!

[@thedanyesful]

Very cool Eric! I love your demo with the oscilloscope, along with discussion of the source/manufacturer of the ECM and its history. Also the clear explanations you give of each step in the troubleshooting process makes it really engaging and more dramatic than it has any right to be. I imagine if you brought in a sponsor or two you could justify spending even more time making in-depth content for us!

[@victorbellan8357]

Nice simple tracing for us less technical people, thanks for sharing!

[@caseypowell9030]

Always enjoy it

[@stangaloski4208]

Bro I love the wire chase videos. Like a Sherlock Holmes episode

[@abramreimer8944]

You are excellent. I don't know anybody better than you for electrical

[@dionbyrne4540]

Superb as always ... keep the faith

[@1320pass]

Mr O it's a pat on the back when nobody else can figure it out, they call you. 👌

[@michaelreeves8164]

Great fault finding. You are the best.

[@jameswise8870]

You never fail to amaze me with your diagnostic skills. Digitals drive me crazy!

[@SJL8006]

OMG. Love the free fixes when it's you're own car

[@schwartzenheimer1]

Nice catch! Great video. Thanks.

[@rodkennedy9800]

Another impressive diag video as always!

[@haywardsautomotive6156]

Nice diagnosis & breaking 800K subscribers. It's fun watching you work!