I FIXED The 4WD On My CHEAP Hummer H3 Now It's TRAIL RATED

This 2007 Hummer H3 might have been cheap for a reason. I only paid $3,000 and it sort of ran and drove. With all the other H3's out there listed for $7,000 or more I jumped right on this deal and somehow it drove home with no issues! Now that I'm digging into it I'm finding more and more reasons why they dumped it cheap. After replacing the transmission I had everything fixed except for code C0327. This was caused by the transfer case motor encoder, one of the wires ripped out of the connector and the vehicle no longer knew what position the transfer case was in.
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[@CowboyDave07]

Knowing John's skills, I'm surprised he didn't just re-pin the plug instead of dropping $200 on a new transfer case motor

[@vadim7590]

At least he tries to save junk spare tire 😂 😂

[@KeithZim]

I have a feeling this going to someone he knows..

[@vadim7590]

@@KeithZim Oklahoma 😂

[@SHO1989]

Exactly what I was thinking. Especially if it is a poor design with a short yellow wire. Why not repin it and add a little more wire while there so it’s not so tight?

[@WatchJRGo]

*cough* warranty

[@bearing_aficionado]

Holy smokes, Montgomery Ward box. Good lord that box should be in the Smithsonian!🤣

[@rswafford09]

This is such a underrated channel. I don’t see how he doesn’t have more subscribers and views

[@dalemihocik4732]

Always a great day when a project wraps up.

[@Doobihowser]

That Montgomery Ward sled is the best part of this video.

[@PaulieWalnutss]

John what a blast from the past! A Montgomery Ward creeper WOW and wood at that! Gotta be frorm the 70's for sure. Brought back a lot of memories! They dont make things like they used too it will last forever. Now everything is designed for predisposed absolecence!

[@jmd18]

Miss the detail dudes!!! They would have had that thing nice and shiny!!!

[@DavidG-kh4gx]

JR, back when I was doing tires, I would use rubber cement on the beads, no leaks. Make sure it is clean and dry.

[@cskiles318]

My transfer case locked up in low. I did not wanna pay 2000 to replace. A friend did a hard reset disconnect the battery 10 minutes and it worked 👍

[@Thompson_H]

All those problems caused by only 1 part? Must be the Hummer name plate 😂

[@maxxmich]

it's actually a gm problem.. they have all these issues

[@gwaddles]

I had a 2009 Hummer H3 Adventure. It was unstoppable- unless it was in the shop. My mechanic hated to see it go

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

I love the technical video's. I learn a thing and you can see you are really good at it.

[@pinball541]

Forget the Hummer, who else did a double take on the Montgomery Ward creeper?👍 Hello from Phoenix Arizona❕🔥

[@svpracer98]

If I didn't already have a 4x4 truck, I'd totally take the h3 off your hands... My mom had one as a lease and we all loved it. Plus it really could take on some tough off road trails.

[@jmcpowersports3839]

I had the same issue two years ago with my 2005 Canyon. Thanks for the great videos! Keep them coming!

[@leviticusfarnicator6078]

Dam good looking O'Reilly manager there, seems to have the best customer service in the business!!

[@GrotrianSeiler]

This has been a really good series of videos. Super interesting

[@TOMRYANLUKE]

Thank you for this video. Just replaced the motor on my h3. Appreciate you.

[@toolzshed]

Yayyy H3 done 🤘🏽🔥😀 awesome job JR

[@scottgray3945]

Montgomery Ward… that brings back memories.

[@dewdew34]

Not one i'd buy but it's a long way from what it was . Looks great and works now ✔

[@t00early]

Wow, a Montgomery Wards creeper, that must be old

[@timdex91]

I love the Monkey Ward creeper.... Haven't seen that trademark in years.... Stay safe, Tim

[@jseter]

Great series 💪💪💪

[@shysgarage2405]

Wow, a Montgomery Ward creeper. Haven't seen one of those since the 90's... 😮🤣

[@lichin11]

4:14 Happy to see Truffles (right name?)!

[@WatchJRGo]

You got it! 🍻

[@jritechnology]

I paid $25 for a hand made undercarriage attachment (looks like machined aluminum and holed out to fit the brass nozzles. Not a bad piece of work by whomever did it) to my pressure washer - and I haven't used it once on any details here in CA. Why? Well, in SoCal, people do not off-road much. If they DO off-road, it is in a vehicle that doesn't deserve a detail as it is a beat to shi* cherokee or samurai or *yep* hummer. The other reason is we do not have salted roads here because it does not snow or ice up. So the poor attachment just sits in a box waiting for the day when it will be attached to my pressure washer and used as intended.

[@deanstanley2277]

Agreed the creeper was best part.

[@69Dartman]

It's just trying all the lights to get way ahead on the next festive season and to make sure they work. Computers control everything and it's just lost without the values it expects to see.

[@chrisutt6562]

Montgomery Ward!! I love it!

[@bukweet71]

I enjoy your videos. I definitely enjoyed seeing Montgomery Wards on the creeper

[@pops55650]

Hey this turned out to be a win! It would be nice to see it detailed, but maybe that’s the next owners job

[@musikdrengen02]

Hoovie😂?

[@PaNativ]

A Montgomery Ward creeper!?!? That is a collector item my friend!

[@MazichMusic]

I love the Montgomery Ward creeper. Department 61 was automotive. I spent 3 years working at the Warren, MI store from 1974-77 while in college. I mostly worked in 89, 48, 66 and a few otther departments. They don't make them like that anymore, I'm sure. Made to last...

[@riwoof]

OMG... That Montgomery Ward creeper is older than a lot of your viewers. I'm guessing over 25 years old. 😁

[@tbozzz8785]

Those rims are notorious for being corroded and pitted and leaking, plus with the chrome flaking. The starters are also a weak spot with the like 10gage jumper wire overheats and burns out

[@zero.697]

Hi John given your combined knowledge of mechanics and electronics it would be great, given the increased sophisticationof car systems to see you collaborating with other prominent youtubers whose knowledge of Autel is at best sketchy. It seems to be that collaborations is a growing phenomenon. Give it some serious thought as I think would make some very interesting videos

[@rods3275]

I had one of those creepers back in the 80’s

[@simonilett998]

So, I'm guessing, a free fix could be to remove from the pin from the connector and solder it back onto the wire, or if there's a spare slot in the connector that allows a bit more slack in the wires, you could swap both matching wire positions over to the spare slot, possibly even bypass the connector and hard wire that yellow wire that's too short? Sorry, I misunderstood, I just re-watched and you said move the whole connector over in it's mounting to relieve some tension on the harness...doh🤣🤷‍♂️

[@garysimonson9593]

Mad props for the Montgomery Ward creeper. Collectible. Has to be.

[@Cartier_specialist]

Did you find the missing body piece yet? Pull-a-part might have one if you're lucky.

[@echoman6358]

Antique creeper, my Dad had one from Sears.

[@nealwright5630]

Levi there looks like one of the guys from the Flatula Backfire commercial!!

[@InspiredJJ]

There are a lot of opportunities for a “ That’s what she said” moment.

[@jasonmanning6983]

Damn that’s an old creeper Montgomery ward pre sears

[@Bicketybam68]

@WatchJRGo do you ever find yourself narrating to us when you don't even have a camera in your hand or intended to have a camera? Like you do something and go "well guys this is... who the hell am I talking to????" 😀😀

[@arthurglazier5954]

That part looks very similar to the one I installed in a 2003 ML350

[@daywalker4029]

Tuttle has been soupy from the sounds of it. We've been meaning to get down there too.

[@kevingoodrich5472]

Montgomery Ward!!! I had to run to the calendar on the wall an check the decade. Thought I fell asleep an woke up in the 50s

[@peterkwok9608]

Good job 😎😎👍👍

[@wadetyler5056]

Wow, a monkey ward creeper! That is a genuine antique! And still looks new too!

[@gregdiamond6023]

You should’ve bought Hoovie’s from car issues. It had the rare stick shift. You could’ve used that one for parts.

[@bren70ssss94]

I had one of those for a wedding car , huge mistake , never should have done it .I m not talking about the car 😢

[@smarouchoc7300]

Wooooow! A Monkey Ward's creeper.... I worked at one of those selling computers and hifi for a couple months. It was... not a good place to work in 1994 :D

[@Czechbound]

This is why daily updates aren't done by European YTubers. "I need a random part for a transfer case". ... goes to local part shop (which is the size of a small corner shop, not part of any chain ) ... "No, we don't have it. We can get it in 10 days" ... goes to dealership ... "No, we don't have it either. We can get it in 10 days". Cars sit for weeks between fixes just waiting on parts in Europe. And that's assuming they don't sell you the wrong part !

[@alskjflaksjdflakjdf]

This happens in Canada as well. I was shocked when I moved to Texas and almost all car parts were in stock or available the same day. And cheap, I could buy brake pads for roughly the same price as 5 fast food trips.

[@WatchJRGo]

Honestly I try not to own any car I can't get same day parts for, would mess with the schedule too much 🍻

[@tortron]

In NZ I can order parts from rock auto and they get here faster than sending parts across the city

[@toolzshed]

Transfer Case Actuator motor!!!

[@leandrolopez151]

So i just got the codes C0306 and C0327. What else besides the tc motor i should replace to fix both codes? Thanks for the video.

[@gagejaeger7072]

It’s not completely fixed… You’re still missing the GM “mark of excellence” badge on the door! 😂 That’ll solve the rest of the issues with it for sure.

[@supericeman1]

it indeed is missing, those badges were put on gms until 2009

[@Precisionreelworks]

Lol what about a tools throwback channel with the Montgomery Wards creeper?

[@tbozzz8785]

Also didn't see it but did you say if it had a 3.5 or the 3.7? Mine has the adventure package with the 3.7 glad you get to enjoy one aswell bud

[@zed91]

Monkey Ward crawler! Antique.

[@krisw8597]

The old Montgomery Ward… lol have not seen that name around in a long time…

[@Bird_Brain_Dave]

Wow that creeper is super old! Where did you inherit that from?

[@SeanBaker]

How you gonna show that ancient Montgomery Ward and not say anything about it? 😂

[@christophertice7664]

Replacing one failed Dorman part with another; just lovely. Gotta love parts store crap lol

[@jterry211]

KZbin hasn't recommended you in over 2 months...

[@DakotaCarlson92]

Man only a 10 min video today!

[@MikeCris]

Where was the original ATF leak coming from?

[@TheWillD77]

What was the total cost into getting the H3 Ready to go?

[@zlliksddam]

Came here for the Montgomery Ward creeper. A world-class creeper for those who know - no back pain and it will gift a 10mm socket every year on Christmas.

[@michaelpowell5733]

How old is that wooden board? Montgomery Ward?

[@michaelm.1807]

😮 I keep hearing a pooty kat.😂

[@martinhudson2646]

Did your order that Montgomery Ward trolley out of the catalog?

[@martinhudson2646]

@@Watchjrgo22 You are sad!

[@macho4x4warlock98]

Remember the shifter on the floor for transfer case position in ‘41 to ‘79 4x4 vehicles? The original H1 had one. So when GM took over from AMG, GM didn’t believe people would know how to use the Manual Transfer Range Shifter. So this H3 is a mess of electronics & slave motors to contend with.

[@stussels]

my 93 toyota still had a manual transfer case on the floor. theyve all moved away from that long ago though. not just gm or hummer gm. everythings gotta be push button. just wait until it all gets moved into the touchscreen if you think this is bad.

[@kirkbanton9181]

Wish my transmission was not leaking like yours.

[@catgirl_eva]

The transfer case motor is obviously not as intelligent as the missile guidance system.

[@TheMadmaxx1970]

Just curious, but as you see the problem with the wire, why not just fix the wire instead of buying the whole assembly?

[@mentaldiversions]

Classic Montgomery Ward creeper

[@markemarkpsv1]

"Transfer case motor" 😂 that's just a Windscreen wiper motor 🤘🤣👌m-E-m

[@RealRickCox]

Sure it’s not TRIAL rated?!? Cause I haven’t seen you try it yet. 😂

[@thecman26]

Those things are shopping mall rated!

[@MrKoaz72]

I wonder where it was leaking in the first place?

[@danielrios4299]

It clearly was the blinker fluid reservoir, or the wire harness fluid.

[@kencrouch668]

I was paying attention until you showed a wooden creeper. A Montgomery Ward creeper - As far as I know Montgomery Ward closed it's retail stores in the year 2000. Did you obtain that creeper from your Dad or maybe your grandfather? I wasn't expecting to see that in your garage?

[@WatchJRGo]

I bought it at a garage sale... More of a decoration than anything but my good creeper is in storage 🍻

[@rickrapp9439]

Where in the hell did you get that Montgomery Ward creeper

[@WatchJRGo]

Garage sale years ago 🍻

[@michelswerissen6544]

Video approved no leaks..........well give it time,click.

[@Roger21989]

A Montgomery Wards creeper, shouldn’t that be in a museum??

[@JamesSterling]

A Monkey Ward's wooden creeper. How old is that thing?

[@brandonsanders9674]

I would love to buy the hummer! Maybe drive it to church ⛪️ 😅 first put some bf Goodrich all terrain t a tires on it for me and I will come pick her up!! 😉👍

[@PaPawsWorkShop]

Man, that’s an old, old school monkey wards floor creeper there.

[@watchjaredwork1487]

Hey!

[@WatchJRGo]

Yo! 🍻

[@mexicanspec]

That looks like a power window motor.

[@duanefrancis9769]

Montgomery Wards?

[@brianaugust1594]

Did I read that right, does that hummer Really have 198,000mi on it😮

[@gilbertpadilla4496]

Thats a creeper to keep

[@Myrune1]

Dude! You have a Monkey Ward creeper. You must have gotten that from your dad, or maybe even your grandpa.

[@InspiredJJ]

I admit, it’s a cool look. Maybe because it’s not moving…

[@shephusted2714]

one could argue the entire thing is broken - why they got discontinued and you don't see any on the road - this is not a great investment for flippers

[@kerrylewis2581]

Another project crossed off the list. What's next?

[@wrenchesinmotion3282]

Hoping the Escalade.

[@kerrylewis2581]

@@wrenchesinmotion3282 Me too

[@alfyer5]

I would have just repaired the wire

[@WatchJRGo]

I didn’t have my pin tools and they warrantied it 💯

[@unstablebobgable]

I like to drink the shots of whiskey and the cold Bartle Skeets and roll up the Number and get all schmoked up while watching the Watch JR Goes videos.

[@nicholasfoley7105]

If it doesn't have a TPMS sensor light on its not a GM.