I Thought I'd Seen It All And Then This Chevy Got Dragged In....😂

I have been fixing these General Messes for a lot of years but this was a first for me. Takes a lot to surprise me now a days too. At any rate this is what keep our job exciting 😅
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[@GunnyNinja]

"Why won't my truck start?" "Bad shock". I wish I could be there for that conversation.

[@shfite]

It is so refreshing to see a real mechanic who looks at the problem holistically rather than solely depending on computer diagnostics or short-sighted conclusions.

[@edpopplewell9838]

I love a great meial

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

are you talking about his computer?

[@user-pt8uv8qi9x]

You must have a fortune invested in special tools! Very impressive! As a 40 year Electronic Engineer, your troubleshooting skills are top-notch! WELL DONE!

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

Lets see him troubleshoot without the computer.

[@evanhousewright9396]

@@JohnnyDanger36963how would you suggest he diagnose an electrical problem with a modern vehicle without a scanner?

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

@@evanhousewright9396 scanner diagnoses.

[@ericluffy7970]

I have been a KZbin Mechanic for about 15 Years and I completely agree. YTCertified

[@gerretparks5176]

This guy is the best speaker, he gives you all the information you need and does it in the most non patronizing way possible. No hype, no trick editing, no BS. Doesn't trash the customer, doesn't disparage the vehicle in question, just deals with the facts, and thankfully, if there's anything curious going on that's out of the ordinary, he highlights that as well. Definitely one of the most humble KZbinrs. And his wife, omg the COOKING... Can I move in please? She should have her own cooking spin-off video series.

[@michelparent8392]

Mrs O with her own cooking vids. Count me in.

[@elcheapo5302]

It's ok to drive an old Chevy when your dad is one of the best mechanics out there. 🤣

[@johnskuse406]

😂

[@frankkeel8410]

You are slurring your words. CHANGE DENTIST'S NOW!

[@gordonmckay914]

Your ability to troubleshoot is above anyone else. Your videos could be used as teaching aids in classes for mechanics.

[@johne6081]

Troubleshooting/debugging/diagnostic skills are indeed paramount.

[@emerycottle3166]

I always learn something when watching his videos

[@brentowen9480]

They are.

[@brentowen9480]

Better specify that I have my own class room that only seats myself.

[@robertschwarz1568]

I do you use them in my classroom as a sub plan when i am out for the day! There is a platform called Edpuzzle that lets me add notes and questions to the videos and South Main Auto Videos are some of the best out there!

[@reidhansen7030]

Just by looking at this guys shop, tools and wife you can tell he has his stuff together. He is thorough and honest. I only see one problem with him is that there is only one of him. I hope more of us can learn by example of how to live our lives from people like him. I can bet that he knows Jesus.

[@Larry-4-707]

Eric, your ability to troubleshoot exactly where the problem is, you have the right tools for solving the issue and explaining everything you do and touch is beyond anyone else I have ever seen. You sir are not a mechanic you are a magician, anytime we watch one of your videos is a learning curve for all of us, THANK YOU!!!

[@McBuggs.]

Surely I hope some of them other shops/dealerships learn by Eric's problem solving! Sharing these vids of how not to misdiagnose work. Not to put on the wrong parts or give up so easily on their valued customers.

[@angieshaw8877]

Bro.Eric: my hubby worked around DAL GSE FUELING EQUIPMENT... even with his F.A.A. A/P license he learned to at least find about T.S.B.s...and one of his instructors at Atlanta Area Tech left him with the advice to always know where to find the proper info...well, since then, auto technology has taken a huge step off of commercial aircraft avionics...but, he also was A.S.E. certified for at least 20years, and went back to basic testing on my car... Thank you for helping him mull through returning my Fiesta back into service....he gives you a colleage salute!!

[@russdavis1960]

I would have liked to hear the customer's response with the 'broken shock caused the no start' diagnosis....LOL

[@TonyRule]

That should become a bit with problems such as these. Record the conversation so the reaction is genuine, then ask permission from the customer to use it for comedic purposes (PRNY is a one-party consent State).

[@enfamy_OG]

There's ya problem lady 😅

[@davidtecklenberg5597]

LOL, you can just imagine it. found your problem, you got broken shock absorber. (customer) what you talking about, what's that got to do with my ignition switch. thought you were best mechanic for miles.

[@Daniel-ry2ev]

Yea... one suggestion on phrasing to the customer: I diagnosed your to a wiring issue cost 1 hr labor. I also saved you countless $$ tracking the issue down and BTW you need a new truck. Not sure what to charge for this though 🙂

[@michaelg.9791]

I'm sure he'd say " I need a second opinion" I know I would. 😂😂😂

[@manandatractor]

As an ex-electrical engineer you have my utmost respect for going down the dogged path to find the problem. As always, once the source of the problem is found it seems obvious but what is not so obvious or simple is the path to get there. Great job!

[@Thumper68]

How can you be an ex-electrical engineer? Did you forget everything? If not you’re always an electrical engineer. Don’t have to get paid to keep a title earned through knowledge gained. Imo.

[@JeffMTX]

How can a guy be an ex-EE? Did you lose your HP41C?

[@daveheiskala7007]

I'm a retired EE as well and I agree with you about Eric, he is amazing and thorough!

[@daveondre4892]

@@JeffMTX My HP48 lost its life decades ago. Miss it dearly

[@Sylvan_dB]

@@daveondre4892 It cannot replace the key feel (and it is '42' not '48') but app "Free42" has a permanent place on my phone and computer. However the author has created an enhanced "Plus42" version which I'm using more and more of the time!

[@phuturephunk]

Dude, your electrical system troubleshooting ability is supernatural. Amazingly done.

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

How about the computer? Isnt the computer good too?

[@keithroute8906]

You are a great technician. So many places would replace the fuse and send it. You figured it out quickly, completely and impressively. I love my Chevy truck as well.

[@patrickfranklin3548]

Being a mechanic in Alabama for almost 30 years It amazes me the crap you pull in. I feel blessed 🙏

[@Mike44460]

Northwest Ohio, I had a 2011 that never seen snow. Traded it in 2021 with 44k on it. The parking spot it vacated is occupied by a 2021 that will spend its winters in a salt free environment. I do envy your no salt winters.

[@mastertech6302]

Brownsville, TX, we have a lot of salt lissuee here. I enjoy his videos, which help me center my thoughts and approach. Course when we get too frustrated. We walk outside and watch Elon Musk blow up his rockets. That's always fun.

[@eltonyancey6426]

It's a real shame that trucks don't last long in your area.

[@greatlakescopwatchglcw127]

@Elton Yancey I own a collision shop and a lot rust repair, before a new vehicle is even paid off. Most are 60-72 month loans

[@chetSeminole]

You have no idea the horrors you see dealing with salt and rust damage.

[@pacm4neindustries302]

Rule #1 - Never skip a SMA video.

[@alanmorrison3598]

I find them addictive!!

[@nigelhopkinson6614]

All ways worth the wait

[@burt1758]

Always.

[@vincebowling1778]

Rule #3. When SMA video pops up in your feed and you’re not subscribed, then subscribe!

[@jfrancis98]

I’m an HVAC service tech and really enjoy watching you troubleshoot things. No assumptions or use of the old parts cannon as some “technicians” go. Thank you!!

[@holliday72889]

I’m a HVACR tech and this was more relatable than most mechanics videos. Parts changers are a plague in every industry and they get away with it more often than people think

[@eeengineer8851]

The glasses, ya.... I am an electronics engineer and when I started in my 20s the parts on circuit boards were HUGE compared to now in my 50s. So, parts shrinking at the same time my eyesight is degrading. A poor combination!!!! Good troubleshooting as usual!

[@Randrew]

Right there with you. The good news is video microscopes of various quality are pretty affordable these days.

[@troybelding3816]

Even better, the boards were so much easier to reach the parts to fix in the stuff from the 60's and 70's. So our parents REALLY got screwed. (My father, MechEng, did EE work near the end of his career, and tomorrow I'm recapping a motherboard)

[@rodkennedy9800]

I’m a electrical/mechanical engineer and can honestly say that on the odd occasion I have found a ‘tired’ fuse that blew for no particular reason save that it had gone through a heat cycle once too often…but usually there was a reason for a blown fuse. Kudos to you for investigating the cause and making an assessment of feasible ($) repair. 👍🇺🇦👍🇺🇦

[@danfarris135]

A good 100 degree day plus hot under hood temps can add to premature failure also.

[@kennethkidd5206]

I've had fuses get tired and quit. Replace and keep on trucking. Also had a Volvo that we chased problem for weeks before a rubbed wire was found. One of those problems that was not a problem all of the time, just at the most inopportune moments.

[@kevin9c1]

Yeah my old 93 Caprice once blew a tail light fuse. I became nervous thinking about how much fun this would be to troubleshoot. Threw a new fuse in it and I think it wasn't a problem again (until rust got it).

[@kansasfreeman]

i just replace and know in the back of my mind if it blows again we gots problems

[@markcole8158]

That's the rust belt for you.

[@dennisgeroux4483]

I like the relay tester, good tool for diagnostics. Unbelievable the amount of rust up there and in the north. I’m from Minnesota and I have worked on some vehicles years ago when I lived there. We would put up our good cars at the beginning of the winter and buy a cheap beater for the winter and then dump them in spring. Living in the southwest and driving a 2002 GMC 5.3 it looks like the day it came off the assembly line, underneath the frame is immaculate and it has 268,000 miles on it and the engine and trans have never been touched and still run great. I do change the oil every 3000 miles to keep it clean and cut down on the wear.

[@manikmek]

You remind me of myself 8 years ago. Good work and I don't envy you. That's hard work and I'm sure you don't get paid enough.

[@edwardbutland3549]

After watching your videos I decided to try changing my headgasket on my 08 Corolla. You know, "If I can do you can too." Got it all together and it ran like crap. I had to tickle the pedal to keep it running. Thought I messed up the timing and wasn't looking forward to taking it apart again.I took a break and called a friend who, like you, is good at diagnostics. While he was struggling to keep the car running and using his scan tool I heard a vacuum leak, traced it to it's source and noticed I had damaged the intake seal while reassembling the head. I fixed that and she runs great. Thanks for the videos and the confidence. ✌️

[@rpmevo8]

Good job!! A head gasket is most definitely NOT an easy repair, especially with DOHC! Kudos to you! 👍

[@johnkanaly1242]

Wish we in Georgia had access to a shop with your customer service 😊 Most shops here if they could find the blown fuse would have replaced it and sent it out the door as fixed. You went the extra mile and figured out the actual problem. Thank you for being a real mechanic.

[@obsidianjane4413]

That is probably what the original shop did.

[@freebird1ification]

or stuck a nail in it and sent it on down the road lol

[@biffmalibu3733]

Used to be an old timer in Buford that was good with electrical but his shop was a victim of all the developers that moved in after the mall was built. I actually couldn't find the road my cousin lived on because they moved Hamilton mill rd in the 12 years since I moved away.

[@mr16ga]

DItto for Arizona. A good mechanic is hard to find. And if you have a car with a carburetor good luck even finding a shop that will even look at it.

[@tallisman57]

I don't think it's just in Georgia... I'm in Orlando Florida... And customer service is almost dead... I'm just thinking it's pretty much across the board everywhere because it's all about me, me, me these days and they could care less about "you" !!!

[@robertpray1064]

You are a rare breed of mechanics that does not skip a beat in tracing systems so logically. Well done.

[@joewiley2274]

As a retired ASE certified auto,light/heavy duty truck technician it seems like the last 15 years of my career was diagnostic work just like your video here. Sometimes it’s easy to trace down a fault, sometimes it takes hours upon hours of circuit tracing. Test equipment is paramount in assisting in the process. You are indeed a professional technician in the way you diagnose the issue and pinpoint the cause of the fault/failure.

[@rattmann36863]

Getting old sucks. Yes, it does. Especially when you get to the point where you cannot work at all due to breathing problems or other body parts fail. Really enjoy your vids and your trouble shooting methods.

[@steveb6103]

As my grandfather would say." Getting old sucks. But the alternative is unexceptabull."

[@jimjordan5630]

As a 69 going on 70 years old it is very depressing. My mind knows more than my body will allow me to do. I think of so much but when I start to get up to do them my body groans snaps cracks and pops (worse than the cereal) and then it laughs and tells me, "only in the dreams of your youth old man!".

[@dennislippert8875]

Gettin' old also apparently sucks when you're a Chev-R-let in the PRNY....

[@tatertots-n-soup]

Stop scaring the young folk

[@jamespfitz]

​@@steveb6103 He meant inevitable. You can refuse to accept it all the way to your grave.

[@paulstan9828]

I’m 14 minutes into the video and I already have a headache. I admire your diagnostic skills.

[@johnblanchard8719]

Would have been cool to hear the customers reaction when you told them the rusted shocker was the cause!

[@JordanH420]

I love how you always get to the root cause. True diagnostician

[@keithfork8663]

I love the way Mrs. O cooks in the office.

[@njb7209]

We had a car towed in with no start, had to click the seatbelt together to start it. Owner was a little mad, it was his wife's car. She always wore her seatbelt... 😅

[@Bobo-ox7fj]

That's a pretty crappy "feature", gotta say.

[@earlestes8649]

I’ve got a gmc sierra 07 and the seatbelt will not lock up unless you tap the unlock button just barely while you hold them together. Took me a while to figure out why it wouldn’t lock when I first got it.

[@MultiTurionx2]

Folks that do engine work need to be like you. Keep up the good efforts!

[@luckycruiser]

I had a British car shop in the 80s. If someone had brought in a car that was rusted out, I would have told them right away it wasnt worth fixing, bought it from them cheap for spare parts and told them to buy a Toyota. The problem with that is, I was too honest to make a living in the automotive industry. If I had looked at it, the first thing I would have done was check for a blown fuse. 😁

[@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

Great diagnostic, Eric! That fuse was definitely "shocked" to death 🙂

[@omaristephens2143]

😂😂😂

[@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

@@omaristephens2143 👍

[@micahson3347]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@scottbaker9066]

My son's 4Runner shock broke off and smashed open a wheel speed sensor wire, set the ABS light.

[@edwardgriffin8092]

Your Son is a lucky boy, having parents like you two. I love watching how you go through your diagnostics. Even when you are 99% sure of the problem, you still go through everything so you know the jobs a good one. Thank you Eric, and Mrs "O".

[@Ragnar8504]

Let's not forget his daughters are amazing based on what some of the videos show them do (not sure if Eric even has a son)!

[@local80g]

Thank you for being so thorough in your diagnosis. No bit of information is unnecessary . There are many levels of mechanics watching.

[@danielbutler578]

Most shops would have just done the switch replacement and reprogramming and said sorry, but that didn't fix it. You saved the owner an unnecessary expense and found the real problem.

[@frankmuschetto3385]

Once again, great video. How could the owner be upset. Instead of doing just what he said, you took the time to find the real issue and saved him the cost of the switch and installation. Cudos to you for doing what should have been done and being honest about it not being worth putting new lipstick on that pig.

[@tatertots-n-soup]

He cant weld on a highway registered vehicle's frame. It is illeagle if your not state certified. Dont think he is willing to get sued and lose his business over making 400 dollar on a scab job. It should be repaired correctly costing thousands to fix it right.

[@IanSlothieRolfe]

@@tatertots-n-soup While many are critical of the NY regulations on cars, That makes a lot of sense when you consider how the frames on vehicles in NY state just seem to dissolve, Makes me shiver when you consider what some hack could cover up with a welding gun and some paint. Just insulating the wire could be construed as encouraging the owner to use the vehicle.

[@brentowen9480]

@@IanSlothieRolfe Last line of your post...great point.

[@chauvinemmons]

@@tatertots-n-soup in what universe. Never heard of any such insanity highway registered frame that you can't weld on I'd say that's funny but people do stupider and stupider things everyday often begins with a politician they seem to be at the very top of the stupid chart. If it's that rusted-out you can't weld on it it shouldn't be on the road. Otherwise there's no problem to weld shockmount back on if you're worried about something being heat-treated take a torch and widen the heat affected zone. Otherwise all I can say is go home crawl in bed get a blanket pull it over your head and kiss your but goodbye as it would be pointless to continue how we ever got to this point in this country is a sad statement on the poor education of its citizens and they're lazy attitude toward everything nobody wants to be accountable and yet they want to sue everybody.

[@daveondre4892]

@@tatertots-n-soup just because somebody is certified(paid big buck to take a test/course/beinspected) does not mean they automatically fix things right and would not hack the job. I've expereiences ISO certified/gold plated production facilities turning out near garbage, where the mom and pop shop with the correct experiential training pumps out great product or better than those "certified" facilities many times.

[@johnrpizzaguy]

I love Guessnician’s ( yes I think I just made up a word) a technician that guesses. I’m a 39 year master tech that loves fixing other shops attempts, it all boils down to education and experience (very simple) it’s not rocket science. ( that was my late Dad ) I miss the old guy.

[@SouthMainAuto]

I call it tryagnostics 😏

[@johnrpizzaguy]

@@SouthMainAuto thanks for the reply, I’m 6 weeks from being able to retirement if I choose but with the current lack of mechanics here on the coast of California it’s becoming increasingly difficult to lock up the tool box and call it a career. Thanks for the great videos ( always enjoyable and occasionally I learn something) you’re good at what you do, keep it up. Thank you from San Luis Obispo California. 🖖🏽👍

[@michaelmclaughlin6]

I have a 2008 malibu ltz. 3 yrs ago it was doing simularly. Turned out the copper band inside the fuse box was cracked. Was soldered and put back together. Never had another problem. Still driving today.

[@Zappy1210]

It goes without saying sir you are indeed a MASTER mechanic.

[@kwippl4207]

High marks for actually following through to the cause of the problem. Most small mechanics (and some dealers) would just replace the fuse and send it out. Much better to find a cause than provide a quick fix. Great work!

[@John-gj9db]

That was a really good find. I’m constantly impressed with you’re calm methodical approach to diagnosing the problems. I’ve been a mechanic for 40 years and I learn something new with every video you post. Thanks for taking the time to show us all how you repair all these vehicles.

[@flyingtentacle7631]

your* Now you learned 2 things from this video, you're welcome.

[@ihavethedocuments2580]

Your right John. This mans videos are somewhat inspirational when it comes to electrical diagnostics. I appreciate them. Your quite right John 👍

[@watchdogu.s.a.8973]

@@ihavethedocuments2580 Refer to Flying Tentacle above except in this case it should have been "you're". LOL

[@JordanH420]

@@flyingtentacle7631Thanks for pointing out they’re grammar flaws. Your the real mvp.

[@FrankBailey-mg9uo]

@@flyingtentacle7631 Your kinda creepy, arent you tentical?

[@Denispat]

You, my friend, are the Sherlock Holmes of mech failure. BRAVO!

[@gregbellinger5765]

The best foundation information Eric has is about electrical systems.

[@kingbrinston]

You are the best troubleshooter I have witnessed. You're a great tech. I started working on cars in 1970 and l had a Great teacher ( William Lane) and attended Lane Tech in Chicago. Those were the muscle car days and I love muscle cars,but compared to today's vehicle they were pretty simple to repair. Man I really appreciate your vids. You're very up-to-date.

[@kevinlsims7330]

Today We Have Mostly Parts Swappers! Even The Dealership Uses These Jack Legs! But There Are A Few Out There That Have The Tools And The Know-How To Figure Out Electrical Problems!! He Probably Could Have Found It Using The OBD2 Reader As Well! I Am Sure It Threw A Code Saying The Fuel Pump Was Bad! He Is Super Talented! I Have Seen Him Find Way Harder Problems To Find!

[@bobberndt9744]

[Owner] "I'm Shocked !! It wasn't like that when I had it towed in". 🤬 Durn mechanics...always trying to rip us off. LUCKILY they found an honest, and skilled mechanic that will point out WHY a repair shouldn't be attempted. 🏅🙂

[@hommie789]

Eric, never concern yourself with getting older, it happens to everyone. I used refuse going to get glasses just like you but once I did I scratch my head and wonder why I was so stubborn and waited so long to do it. Vision is wonderful, go get the glasses and be done with it, you are no longer in high school trying to attract the opposite sex, you have a great wife and the salt and pepper hair along with glasses will only show others the wisdom you get with age.

[@JasPlun]

Living in Texas we never see rusting like that blows my mind to see that shock off the frame like that! My 2003 GMC Sierra has hardly any rust on it and here it is 2023. Outstanding diagnostics man great video:P I am on my 2nd truck from the 2000-2004 era and GM was good during that time frame.

[@randyfryer9003]

I have a 2003 Chevy Silverado I live in the snow belt and some salt of course but I keep my truck washed regularly and every spring I take the time and effort to thoroughly wash all under the frame and thruvthe box cross members ect and I have very little rust so it pays to wash it propperly.

[@JasPlun]

Yes and never coat it with the modern coatings other than a rust preventing paint. I have seen what happens to folks that thought rhino liner was a good idea. Nope! The way you did it was the way to go. Maintain your vehicles and most brands last. There are a few brands though depending on make and model and engine choice. @@randyfryer9003

[@kevinlsims7330]

When My Cousin Came Down From MI To Visit The Quarter Panel On Her 7 Year Old Car Was Rusted Nearly Off! The Only place You See This Kind of Rust Down Here In Alabama Is At The Paper Mill!! They Had A Truck That Was Less Than A Year Old And The Whole Floorboard Had Rusted Away!! They Had A Piece Of Plywood Sitting On The Frame So You Were Not Fred Flinstoning In It!!

[@ericpigg2689]

Watching at work. When you yelled "WHOA CHEVY THUNDER!!!!" I cackled so loud, people came to check on me. 😆

[@titaniumman_22]

I love how you diagnosed this properly instead going with the other shop’s fake news! Mrs. O has a nice smile.😊

[@nerd3xd]

CREEP ALERT!!!

[@FishFind3000]

@@nerd3xd you sound like one of those TikTok gym girls…

[@titaniumman_22]

@@nerd3xd …okay, if you think so. I’m happily married with a wife who also has a nice smile, guess I’m a creep for stating that too huh? Loser!

[@MikeB-Android-Teacher]

​@@nerd3xd - Saying someone has a nice smile makes them a creep now?? Do us all a favor. Please don't have children because you are what's wrong with the world and why everyone is a little snowflake that needs a safe place!!

[@donaldhollums3278]

I'm sure Mr. Eric's Better-half has her days with him, like my Better-half has had with me! I have been married to my wife for 21 years and she has been married to me for 210!

[@SomeGuyInSandy]

Most people would have stopped at the blown fuse. Great diagnostic!

[@williamkniesly5090]

I love watching your videos even though you are always over my head by a mile, but i still enjoy watching someone who knows what he is doing. Thank you!

[@Roger-hp1yg]

Wow that was cool to see you work and see what was wrong with the truck. I can't believe that a loose shock mount caused all that. Great job finding n solving the problem.

[@agostinodibella9939]

Wow, the older truck is in way better shape below where it counts. It just shows you never can tell how good a vehicle is until you get crawl underneath it. I can see why Eric is not anxious to do any work on the “rust bucket” being a liability.

[@mikerobey5953]

Eric O is on the job! Gonna be done right. Putting the thunder back into the Chevy.

[@Fitingbros101]

troubleshooting electrical problems is a skill unto it's own, impressive work

[@user-fly-fisher-60]

Great job tracking down that frayed wire. Your step by step diagnostics are above and beyond what I have ever seen. I don’t think most mechanics would or even can do what you do. In the end that shock absorber rusting off definitely was the problem why it wouldn’t run. 😂

[@kevinw6525]

You've got to know when to hold them. Know when to "CRUSH" them. Know to walk away. Know when to run...

[@daverson1508]

"My truck won't start because the rear shock is broke". Wow! Great video!!

[@Kitkat5335]

Always learn something when I see your videos, actually helped me trouble shoot some issues in the past.

[@johnmaranuk1842]

You're an amazing troubleshooter. Great work as always! Love the CHEVYS and GMC

[@barrycassaday6316]

Amazing. Wouldn't start because of a shock. Wish my mechanic could diagnose electric like you do. Maybe I will learn.

[@ROACHRAGE2]

Another solid diagnosis! I wish my doctor was as thorough as you! And make no mistake; your "friendly family environment" keeps me coming back. You and Mrs. O are clearly good for each other!

[@earlestes8649]

Drs guess at what they do more often than not. Been misdiagnosed many times over the years, I’m only alive because of god. Definitely not because of drs

[@dmw13]

I agree @roachrage2. It's a shame other youtubers don't realise that swearing is not big nor clever.

[@Hawk89gt]

Wow! I hope your clients appreciate you expertise. Most shops would just continue replacing parts. Your troubleshooting skills are amazing.

[@lalitoojos]

So easy to watch you diagnose electrical like it's nothing... amazing work

[@dennyoconnor8680]

You nailed it. I'm an old Chevrolet Plant engineer and we built those trucks. Good job.

[@mattcat231]

Well thank you if you had your hands in building my 02 2500HD, 799,152 miles as of typing this, 6.0 4L80E regular cab long bed Indigo blue, and has lived in the Pennsylvania rust belt all it's life

[@peacefrog0521]

Pontiac East?

[@ACV975]

Great job. Awesome troubleshooting. The big problem now is trying to get paid $300.00 to replace a 15 amp fuse. The customers never seem to understand what’s involved.

[@macklandtube]

I think you have some of the best trouble shooting instincts I've ever seen. Great Job Man!

[@daniel5865]

Your troubleshooting skills is definitely an art.

[@mrflamewars]

That relay tester is cool as chit. Love it - that's a tool I never thought of existing.

[@KSMike1]

Welp, the shock’s gone so it won’t short anymore. Send it 😂 It’s amazing how good the bodies can be up there on chassis’ that are just dust.

[@user-jw9yh8tb6v]

"Whoa, Chevy thunder!!" Dude, you kill me!

[@MrTEXASJAM]

One of the BEST Electrical Diagnostics Auto mechanics I have seen!!! Myself, ASE Certified Master Auto and Diesel Mechanic. I am learning stuff from THIS GUY. And he ends every video with the best advice ever. "If he can do it YOU CAN DO IT! Thank you South Main Auto 🔧 🪛 🔧 I AM WATCHING.

[@uniqueauto9781]

You going through that door to a kitchen and significant other. i suppose. made my day. Congratulations. And great videos and lessons.

[@BigDaddy_MRI]

Scrap the Chevy, Mr. O!! Great video!! I admire your troubleshooting genius. You’re da MAN!!

[@goots2843]

Your troubleshooting and repair skills are second to none. Always impressed with your methodical approach and end result. Please keep the videos coming

[@williamborton472]

I learn so much from you. Your technique and troubleshooting skills are superb and makes easy to follow along with you. I’m a fan for sure!!!! You keep it real thanks for doing what you do I appreciate it if nobody has ever told you you’re top notch in my book bro.

[@MrsMcKittenz]

I really enjoyed, plus learned a lot, watching you troubleshoot that. I retired with IBM, started as an electronic system technician, and ended as a program administrator.

[@brettsuydam7457]

Those are some of the best looking trucks they made too! In Oregon we see rigs of all ages still so it's always wild to me to see something that 'new' going to the crusher.

[@snipusmaximus]

After moving to Wisconsin from Oregon...that was one thing I noticed right away, I used to see 80s cars driving around with a little rust here and there, but cars/trucks hitting 10 years or older out here, the rust just eats away on these vehicles

[@FinalMix64]

“We can’t diag a light bulb, better send it to Eric”

[@calholli]

To be fair, it didn't even set codes. So it was a bit of a goose chase for awhile.

[@harrywalker968]

we cant diag my wife,,but eric refused................

[@FinalMix64]

You can diag something without a laptop or codes. That’s mostly a starting point. For some codes that’s really all you get. Some codes are 50/50 but that’s getting lucky with like ignition coil codes with the plug or the coil, but even the ground/power wires or computer could be bad. Because for some of the P codes there could be like 30 different causes and you still have to check them all.

[@snowdust2752]

It's nice you have the Mrs in the videos, it makes it more family friendly, thank you you for your great videos, best I have ever seen

[@af.7992]

Great video! I love the way you explain all the technical aspects of basically every step in your diagnosis of a problem. Makes it easier for us, laymen lol 😂, to understand what, where, why and how to fix these things! Keep those videos coming and take care! ❤🙏❤

[@johnnyhag675]

You're a good Dad, Eric. Good mechanic too! Thanks for sharing.

[@glassvial]

I would have put some liquid electrical tape on that frayed wire and shipped it, telling the other shop what was up with the rest of it. And I hope you're planning on Fluid Film'ing the hell out of that short bed before it sees a NY winter!

[@JustinNelsonsProjects]

Shout out to the '07 Classic 5.3 - best truck I've ever owned! IMO, the last "good" Silverado made... Edit: I should mention, mine has a 90k mile '06 engine (truck itself >450k) and I rebuilt the 4L60E transmission ~2 years ago... still great truck 😊

[@ReclusiveMountainMan]

Learning a lot. Please keep it up. I'm a hobbyist and backyard guy. I can swap parts, but electrical is my weakness.

[@ccollinsworthov]

"toilet paper and swiss cheese back there...." Best line in the whole video, accurate and to the point. It had me laughing so hard at the end. Another great SMA video right here! Keep up the good work Mr & Mrs O!!!!!!

[@jarredmattingly5369]

it's always fun watching someone that knows what they're doing and loves what they do.

[@daddy14172722]

Eric O, I have been watching your youtube channel for years and I appreciate you on helping me troubleshoot my vehicles. keep up with the youtube videos!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!

[@pureonyx5090]

You never cease to amaze me. That was some incredible diagnostic. I just fixed my 2010 wrangler none working horn following your 2008 jeep video . I’m a dyi and have done brakes , axels , timing belts and one engine swap lol . But I love no start or diagnostic videos like yours thank you sir !!!!!

[@GetReal3327]

Eric, I like your style of working things through to get it done the right way, and 100% correct to walk away from this nightmare.

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

That Astro test light is only thing I haven’t bought YET after watching this channel.. Astro owes you big time 🤩

[@fertilious]

I have two.............

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

@@fertilious 😁

[@markallen4983]

This guy is a Genius. I'm not a mechanic, but if I was...I'd be watching his videos constantly.

[@insideoutsideupsidedown2218]

He follows basic troubleshooting protocols.

[@JohnnyDanger36963]

His computers a genius.

[@es330td]

I would like to take a moment to be thankful I live in a place that cars don't rust like this. I learned a lot from this video. Thank you.

[@reinhardeder8268]

I got a black one too, it's a 02 rust free V6 and I love it, oh of course it will not rust here in Mexico at least not that quick. Thanks for sharing that one.

[@SeilerRdAutoCare]

Only 108k smh. It’s funny, after watching this channel, I started looking at my own 08 truck. Here in Indiana we have the salt/rust issues and mine is pretty much gone as well. Wouldn’t know it yet from driving it but visual inspection says otherwise. Great job on this one and even better on the truck pick for the kid! Going south for a truck is my next move

[@redlion9199]

I commend your diagnosis and patience. You know what is up. Great 👍 video. Just in old days none of this stuff existed and people got something good for there money that lasted and was passed down to loved ones, it's great you have a truck for your son in much better condition. Bless your heart and family.

[@Salvatore3333]

You are one of the best out there, respect and greetings from Bari//Puglia/ Italy.

[@dustcommander100]

Eric, the one thing you gotta watch on them Southern trucks is that they might have gator bites on the underside!

[@theadmiral5425]

or they're flood vehicles

[@razvanturcu9871]

Just more things to learn from the master technician Eric O!

[@helloitsme4139]

Being an honest guy goes a long way in the automotive repair industry. Any other shop would have just installed/replaced “ignition switch” at customer request, work order would say (please note no start condition still exists) then bill the customer for an actual diag

[@Maxx1676]

Eric, the only thing I can say is that there are not very many mechanics with the knowledge (or brains) that you have... Awesome videos... I`ve learned a lot from them.. Thank you.

[@gordondettloff6787]

Great video, loved to part about telling the owner his truck will not start because your shock is bad. Best troubleshooting video.!