Ignition Switch Replace - GMC Jimmy / S-10 / Hombre / Sonoma / Envoy / Blazer

In this video I show how to replace an ignition starter switch I diagnosed in a previous video. This should cover 2000-2005 GMC Jimmy / Chevy S-10 / Isuzu Hombre / GMC Sonoma / GMC Envoy / Chevy S-10 Blazer. I am not positive though so double check with appropriate service manual before beginning.
I hope you find this video helpful as an aid in your repair and if you do please subscribe to our channel, like us on Facebook and give this video a thumbs up!
Original diagnosis of bad switch : • No Start / No Spark / ...

[@carscloseup]

Now here in 2020 there’s more than 180 dislikes....I can’t believe that..Only the dumbest and the most ignorant persons will do that. This guy makes some of the most comprehensive and easy to understand tutorials on KZbin. period.

[@johnvice7715]

I second that he is a wealth of information I am a ASE master tech an I get stumped more than once or 5 times he's saved my a** with his free video people don't realize how much value he's just giving away

[@carscloseup]

@@johnvice7715 Agree, I'm also what you'll call certified mechanic (I live somewhere in Western Europe and we have dedicated school for that and a looong education) But I have used a lot of his videos to solve problems, especially they come in handy for us older guys who never had the training with testers and computers and work on "foreign" cars (GM mostly), but generally his videos show a methodical approach that you only can embrace and learn from....

[@johnvice7715]

@@carscloseup my Dad who was also a grease monkey said no matter how much you know someone knows more so don't ever hesitate to seek info from a person who knows

[@chipburns4123]

Looks like youtube doesnt show dislikes anymore.

[@riffraff9545]

@@johnvice7715 I am a certified technician , this is the best way to get the job done, correctly. If this method is not followed, the vehicle will be still in no start mode & parked.

[@MrRainbowrooster]

The only way I know how to thank you is on here. NO ONE got this problem right, I was told BCM, PCM, A-C blower module etc. My cruise quit first, then my a-c, then my temp gauge. I checked grounds and fuses out the wazoo and traced wires till I was seeing double. What made it more strange was, some of these accessories would be on/off, a-c (when) it worked, was only on high but would drop out. I bumped the key with my knee and the a-c came on/off. Called my nephew in Tn. (works for NAPA), asked if it could be the ignition switch, he said yes, I'm in La. Found your video (the ONLY one) with detail I needed. This was a level 8 diff for me but thanks to you and your video, it's all working as it should. I could have spent a fortune on this one WITHOUT getting fixed. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.

[@oby-1607]

Eric, you have a huge data bank in your brain to remember all these little details for all of the jobs you do. Very impressive.

[@mike528e]

You are the MAN!! Not only did you help me verify that ignition switch was bad your video on replacement was priceless! Well done and thank you.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Thanks

[@9999plato]

Thank You. I had taken my 2002 GMC sierra into Wilkinson Gmc in Sanford NC to have the Ignition worked on, the key broke the ignition. I get the truck back it doesn't get driven a lot, It's a 2002 with 97.000 miles on it. So we had a bit of a crisis in Dec and when the truck died in the driveway I did nothing with for a month. We have 2 other vehicles. I take it back and they claim they checked into it after keeping it for a week. They claimed on the original repair they replaced the key cylinder and the pot metal housing but not the switch. They claim that the fact that the lights on the odometer stay on when the key is out of the ignition, draining the battery was due to a faulty switch that they will gladly replace for $350. They did nothing wrong. Today I went out there and pulled the plastic, I followed your method to get the switch to drop from the housing and mark the center gears with a sharpie. After playing with the gear and seeing where the slot with no teeth should be I reassembled it and what do you know. THE TRUCK RUNS PERFECT. The lcds on the odometer dont stay on anymore when the key is removed. My battery is saved and I didnt even need the switch. Wilkinson GMC in Sanford NC are incompetent and bunch lying turdbags who refuse to own up to their shoddy work. I should have known they were going to try and BS me when the head service writer refused to even look at what the problem was. Who hires a woman who has no mechanical background to write service tickets? What kind of a shop refuses to even look at the issue at hand? They even lost the tilt wheel plastic dohicky. Morons. Thanks again. I have sworn of GM vehicles for life.

[@POINTDEXTER_1]

I nearly replaced the entire ignition system before I found this video thank you so much my pocket appreciates you

[@dukeman7595]

I'm a new subscriber and I have watched many other mechanics on youtube. You are the most competent and thorough, bar none, and I really mean that.

[@saralamb4498]

As a woman who works on her own stuff or assists husband, this makes me less afraid, lol. Wiring is NOT my thing. His either! Thank you for the clear info.

[@petesmith1995]

I dont get it 5 dislikes? whats not to like? Eric is good enough to spare the time with his knowledge on these videos to help people and give us the confidence to have a go are selves.

[@tjon66]

+pete smith Those are the people that would rather pay someone to do it for them!

[@justinwilliams3933]

I was wondering the same thing lol, he has his own shop, and probably crazy busy as it is, and is gracious enough to share his knowledge to all of us for free.

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Justin Williams Can't please everyone :)

[@justinwilliams3933]

+South Main Auto Repair I know right! lol. your videos are great man. thank you, and I hope you and your family had a good Christmas, and have a happy new year.

[@alexwest9551]

Probably because he took tons of parts off that were totally unecessary to do the repair? Turned a 10 minute job into a 30 minute job LOL

[@nathankarns9067]

Hey man. I want to say a big thanks. Long story short and this is for everyone else also owning a 4.3. I have a 2001 GMC Jimmy 4DR 4x4... She was getting harder and harder to crank before she started. Finally a no start. So I was doing everything I could myself before biting the bullet and sending her off to the part swapper ( mechanic ).. New Fuel Filter.. New Air Filter.. Cleaned out the Throttle Body.. Cleaned out the MAF sensor.. New Ignition Coil.. Battery 7 mos old... Fuel Pump 7 mos old... New Distributor Cap and Rotor.. New Spark Plugs.. Even checked every plug for spark and all had spark.. All helped but EVENTUALLY still a no start. Replaced this Ignition Switch. BAM she fired right up and runs noticeably different / stronger. Granted I have to tap the gas while cranking but that's nothing to stress over. I literally gathered all the tools for the job, set my laptop up in the truck.. went step by step and it went smoothly. No feeling quite like having a "dead" vehicle then seeing her roar to life like she has been wanting to. So for everyone experiencing similar symptoms..in car repairs you are in the "Land of Could Be's"... but in reality.. for a no start or a very hard start it really could be the Ignition Switch! Thank you South Main Auto.. You do good work my friend.

[@RaoulThomas007]

Great comment - Great video! I think I have to replace this to but can get home by jumping the fuse and illustrated in the video!

[@ashleyhall709]

Same! My 94 jimmy started with hard starts in the cold or wet. Did distributor, cap and rotor, wires and plugs, new cpi injector, so many sensors, ignition coil, fuel filter, and on and on. Then it started doing it when hot as well. The diagnoses video was a huge AH HA moment and I am about to replace my switch. Fingers crossed!

[@dat1alekz163]

Ashley Hall did it work?

[@robbywebby]

did you have issues with random door locks constantly phantom unlocking on there own or problems with your radio not working or not starting after it sat too long at times? i've checked so many things and I'm thinking it's the switch. i have a 2001 Olds Bravada. same engine.

[@paulhayes962]

Thank You man I was able to bring the right tools with and do this job in the parking lot that my Jimmy was broke down in. Saved me a tow bill !! Thank you a again!

[@lavina36]

WOW! You rock dude. Never have I enjoyed a video I was able to UNDERSTAND on fixing anything on a car. Your detailed explanations and showing each process helped in a big way. You are a great instructor who gave great instruction on the repair of this no crank/no start video for the JIMMY.

[@AROD500500]

Great Video, Glad I found this video.. my 2001 Chevy S10 4.3L truck has the same problem.. Especially a Cold Start... Truck starts after so many cranks when it warms up. I find that the ignition switch when I turn to start, Truck makes a sound that it wants to start and turnover. After many tries it starts with a soft turning of the key and letting go. Vroom it starts. New Alternator.. it's charging a little over 14v, new battery, new distributor cap and rotor, spark plugs and new wires and new ignition coil. Starter is 3 yrs old. Fuel pump works. These parts needed to be charged. I'll give it a try.! Our Mechanic has gotten ridiculous after COVID and overcharging his 20 yr customers.. We are young seniors from NY, we're not gonna get ripped off. I do most of the maintenance on my truck and my wife's 2009 Toy. Corolla.. Thanks for the video. God Bless Let me try with the test light first.

[@chrisfanslau4016]

I just want to thank people like you that take the time to make these videos... Because of this video I was able to do this job myself, and save $75.00 to $100.00 my mechanic was going to charge me !!! I never would have known were to push down on those tiny tabs to unlock the switches!!! Thank you,Thank you, thank you... God bless!!!

[@SouthMainAuto]

+Chris Fanslau Cool glad it helped!

[@jerrypatch9395]

Very well described very well pictures if no one can understand that they have a problem I need to come see you

[@guubagaaba8391]

I ran across this problem a while ago ... forgot what the fix was until your video !!! thank you for refreshing my memory !!!!

[@nealhardin6869]

Finally someone who shows and explains what he's doing. Brother you just saved my ass. My 95 jimmy has gone through five fuel pumps in a year. And doesn't want to start until you are backing off of the key. Long story short...Thank you....lol...now excuse mr while I go replace my ignition switch.

[@fgalaviz00]

I was able to remove the T5 screw with a 4mm wrench socket. Thanks for making this video.

[@DanCullen-zd1ll]

Thank you..... A 4mm Socket worked perfectly 👌

[@XqeDiosxqe]

2023 still doing your magic.

[@georgeswindolljr1980]

You are a gentleman and a scholar, a rare gem in today’s world!!!! Keep being yourself, don’t change anything about yourself, or your videos!!!!!

[@hollibv]

To say this video is excellent would be an understatement. I used my tablet to watch and pause the video through all of the steps. I was not able to find an E5 torx socket so i used a T25 sloted deck screw, as a bit, to remove the screw. In all of my many years working on cars, I have never had a need for an external torx socket. The Key-In Ignition switch was also a little tricky to remove, I had to use a mirror to see where the locking clip was located. Overall, this was and easy tasks, thanks mostly to this video. Ain't KZbin Great!!!

[@dporrasxtremeLS3]

You can buy torx sockets at Harbor freight for low cost.

[@benlooney4340]

Thank you for your video! I was broke down, saw the video, fixed the truck in the parking lot and made it home to drink a beer. Thumbs UP!

[@jdrs4214]

How the hell can 255 down thumbers hate the SMA channel??? Eric O is King, and should have the chrome crown of wrenches and ratchets. By far, the only KZbin mechanic who makes you feel like you’re there with him as you watch him take things apart on a vehicle, and fixes it. Very comprehensive, informative, and has the patience of an Angel.

[@ciera57yr]

Sweet! I just changed mine. Job was a dream with your step by step video. Thanks for putting this up. Saved me a fortune in repair costs.

[@henrywilliams-ri2ht]

Great video, all your videos are great. Well spoken,easy to understand and follow. I don't need help everytime I work on my truck but,when I do need help I check your videos. You haven let me down yet man. I DO APPRECIATE YOU, like somebody else said, You are the man, thanks much

[@RenegadesGarage]

Great video Eric. Very well explained. The way you go through the procedure of the correct way to do a repair is excellent. Keep up the great work.

[@mustydakota]

Best repair vids on youtube far better than EricTheCarGuy and Scotty Kilmer

[@SouthMainAuto]

WOW! Totally appreciate that! Thank you :)

[@mailman7478]

He blows them out of the water. Just needs to wait until enough people find him.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Wow thanks allot mailman7478

[@ironcast]

I agree, great job.

[@tweeder660]

Agreed!!!!!

[@mainemonty]

just what i needed...i got a quote for $600 bucks to do this on my 2001 jimmy...looks like it might be a high quote...thanks so much for doing what you do

[@hamop3]

Thanks for a great video Eric. I replaced mine this past weekend in a 98 s-10. After I still had a no start. Found the problem rite before dark. The switch had No Ground to it. I found if I ground the Brown wire on the ignition switch, it would then start. Need to check and make sure the Brown is the actual ground wire for the switch. Present diagrams are short of this information.

[@stevenhouser7964]

This dude is the greatest this is how you make a mechanic video nothing online told me what this dude just told me......2 different vehicles one junked years ago another now I almost scrapped

[@user-jl6bj1kj4c]

totally agree with joseph m......glad to not hear loud music and screamming in your video very well done!!!!! easy to follow, easy to understand, cant think of anymore nice things to say...except WELL DONE!!!!! AND THANK YOU!!!!! .

[@mustangjohhny]

thank you! just did this tonight outside and in the street without complications because of this video!

[@domenicmanicone2612]

My 2000 Blazer has the security light that 'randomly' comes on when driving. Vehicle still starts and runs. But i think im going to change my ignition switch before it leaves me stranded. Awesome video, very informative! Thank you!

[@jerryscopier]

I just subscribed after watching your S-10 crank-no start and ignition switch replacement videos. I have a 2000 S-10 Blazer and do ALL the repairs myself. You explained the electrical troubleshooting nicely without being over the top and I have run into that security connector on a relatives GM ignition switch and was never able to figure out how it came out. And now I know and thanks.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Hey Jerry Manning , Welcome aboard :) Glad it was helpful.

[@georgesmusicchannel2115]

This is the best mechanic on the internet and I have been repairing vehicles for over 50 years. Thank you Eric O. for this great resource.

[@v.e.7236]

Nice video detail and explanation. I disconnected that annoying "ding-ding" alarm. I watched this just in case my new-to-me, no-start '02 Blazer has the same issue. Hope to get this running again ASAP, cause I really hate public transportation.

[@austinhydroax]

Great job on the video. I really appreciate you not leaving out the details and going over the hard to see areas twice. Excellent!

[@DodgeDartSongs]

Thank you for straightforward info, socket sizes, etc. I just needed to know how to remove & replace ignition plastic housing.

[@mikehurd8342]

Clear,concise and accurate,you my friend are a real mechanic with a great demeanor. Thanks for sharing

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

I really like how meticulous you are in your work. You don't just fix things you put them back the right way. Amazing work ethic!

[@dottiethompson4644]

Had to do this with my 98 Lumina... switch was on the column and looked very different than your switch in the Jimmy. Talking about a ignition switch gets confusing on which switch we are talking about. Some people do not know there is 2 switches that work with each other to get a vehicle started. Great video on a column switch or started switch! Great diagnostic. After I saw the video.. I knew you had a switching problem!!

[@fleurys2]

Just love the way you take your time to show us properly (good zoom and focus on the camera) how you do.. Thanks alot.

[@grandinfinite5921]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart, from a working man.

[@BigMac2222]

Wonder how many parts guys out there would have put in a coil then a crank sensor and shipped this car off when they realize they're not going to be able to make it run. You rarely see anyone verifying powers and grounds anymore. Good fix man!

[@SouthMainAuto]

Thanks Derrick Hodges

[@ILoveWupples]

This is a well made, thorough explanation and tutorial on how to do this project! I am super confident now on doing it ☺️ my AllData diagram didn’t do the justice I needed.

[@proverbs3561000]

First time watching your video I have to say you are very very thorough on explaining what to look for as well as how to fix the problem. Thank you

[@paulward2633]

Thanks for the informative, easy to follow video, had similar issue with a 2002 jimmy, your instructions made it very easy to replace the defective switch. You have great instructional skills. Cheers. Paul

[@jamesdolan9702]

Thank very much for this video. I followed it step by step and got my truck running. Fuel pump wasn't turning on and now it does.

[@dintonfreeman4176]

After watching this video, I now have the confidence that I can actually fix my jimmy by myself! Thanks!

[@tedburns0]

One of the best instructional videos I have seen. Very comprehensive and did not miss anything. Great job. Thanks

[@arthurespinozajr7871]

I am a new follower, I never comment EVER! but I watch A LOT of instruction videos , and this guy Is KNOWLEDGEABLE #1 WELL SPOKEN #2 and my personal favorite HE STAYS ON JOB TOPIC!! CUT AND DRY INTRUCTIONS.........what I mean is I don't know his wife's name ,dogs name and how he found the mutt. Yep this my new Mechanic.......SWEET! IM GOING TO FIRE THE LAST dum ass I was using.........😁

[@GenXcollector]

Best diy car repair video I've used, spot on instructions & perfect shots of the parts being removed. If I hadn't had to wait for O'Reilly to get tge new switch in, I would've been done before it got hot today.

[@ramiroescobarnurnberg3551]

I am so happy to have seen this videos because I think that is my problem. Very instructive . You are the BOSS.!

[@jbslittleshop2897]

Haven't worked on this model. But had the same situation on my 85. Went through all the trouble to replace the key switch. Then figured out the actual switch was on the steering column a lot farther down. The slide in the switch had gotten corroded and would not contact the points needed to actually make it run. Just thought I would throw that out there. 😁

[@robertt8938]

thank you for the video, great detail and instruction. saved me much frustration and broken plastic parts

[@billroberts9922]

Very direct and to the point. You explain everything perfectly. I love your videos, and you do know what you are doing, I hate videos where every shade tree mechanic think they know what they are doing, I hate watching videos, but they are the future for so many new idiots. I always like hearing in comments use delco or gm to replace your junk gm. The cost diagnosed by a shop, I lean toward a guess and replace attitude on some items, as I am one of those stupid old shade tree mechanics myself.

[@stuzman52]

Eric, I've watched a few of your videos and you do a really great job at teaching showing the diagnostics, repairs and your thinking process to bring people right along with you. Very detailed and hope you get a lot of subscribers. You've earned my sub. Take care Eric...

[@SouthMainAuto]

Hey there, well thanks allot I really appreciate that. I am starting to enjoy sharing what little I now as much as I enjoy working on cars. The KZbin is very new to me so I assume at some point subscribers will come along haha. It actually just came to me one night talking with my wife and just being a little discouraged that I have never had anybody work for me that ever really had the passion to learn about cars and trucks any more than what they all ready knew and needed to, to get a pay check. Basically hoping when one of my boys (or girl) gets bigger they may have an interest but I just really want to work with some one and have fun, learn, grow and share have discussions about it... well just doesn't happen now a days, so here I am on the YT and hopefully through out the 1 billion users I might get discovered by like minded users and be able to interact. I know you didn't ask for it but hey that's my plan! Thanks again for watching and the subscription.

[@stuzman52]

South Main Auto Repair I'm sure Eric that you'll have a big following when people discover your channel and the excellent content that it has to offer. I found your channel through Matt's channel, 'Schrodingers Box' where you're listed as one of the GEM's hidden treasures on KZbin. I agree with you on people having passion about anything nowadays. Looking forward to more videos from you and hang in there. With a little twist from the movie, 'Fields of Dreams', "if you build it, (your channel), people will come."

[@SouthMainAuto]

Well sir I have been a subscriber of yours for a while now and that is what I will continue to do...I will build it... If there is any way you'd like to work together let me know or if you'd like to mutually add each other to the featured channel list I would be willing to do that too. Great talking with you!

[@contagiousFX]

He's the man!

[@maryshan80]

@@SouthMainAuto Welp I guess they caught on to the subscribing almost a quarter million subscriptions, NICE MAN that a big mile stone but when your good at what you do as well as unbeleivable teaching videos all else eventually falls in line.Thanks

[@generovinsky7228]

you make it look so easy and it is im just all thumbs and ive been a mechanic for 45 years good job keep it up car guy

[@robrotondo6477]

same thing happened to a job i had, jumped that fuse and started it,but mine did not mess up again could not get a no start and im one to be 100% on repairs customer didn't want to change the switch like i suggested had the truck for 2 more days but started every-time ,customer needed it back and was told it was not fixed, he ran it for 3 months,came back and then i replaced switch finally to correct condition,its the ign spark after crank thats the easy diag of that switch,good video

[@franksgarage8551]

So i have to do a service call, been a while since i dug into one of these,so now i have a tool list to bring along. I did go ahead and click the like button, as all your viewers should. Thanke Eric

[@nicknicu1787]

Another great video! I can appreciate your comment below about the passion of working on cars. Well,you've definitely found a great group here on YT. You can't lose(except time and effort)making these videos. It can turn into a 2nd income,plus it will generate business for your shop. Let's face it : just because people can watch repair videos on YT doesn't mean they'll all start doing it themselves and not come to the shop. People that take their cars to the shop will always do so,no matter what-few reasons : no time to work on their own cars,no skill,no patience,no room,no tools etc. Personally,I'd bring my car in a heart beat to your shop,knowing that you'll do a proper diagnostic and maybe even have the possibility to see the repair on YT! HOW COOL IS THAT! One suggestion I would make,if you don't mind : I would tell people to disconnect the battery before doing this repair.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Thanks again for watching Nick Nicu , Not sure where this whole YT thing is heading but I am glad people are making use of it. It is hard sometimes to find good info out there and I know how frustrating that can be. Like Terry ( stuzman52 ) has mentioned or implied to me before, this forces you to know what the heck you are doing. In the sense that it makes it so it is not just another rouge repair. You have to know, as a "teacher" what the heck you are talking about and how the system works and be able or attempt to explain it. Believe it or not that is how this business gets. I was starting to loose my passion for working on cars because it is all I've done my whole life. I'd come to work fix a bunch of crap and go home haha. This has put the passion back in it because I know that people are interested in it! No one in my pier group really is. They just want stuff fixed and move on, don't really care how stuff works. I started to get that way too. Not now though, I was telling my wife this is really helping shine the light back on what I do day in and day out in our shop and making it fun again. --Eric O.

[@jeffmattioli6651]

great video, watched this before replacing the ignition on my 2001 gmc sierra. Almost identical setup, minor differences. I would recommend your how to videos to any DIY people out here

[@blissfulninja2873]

This was an excellent how to. Easy to follow. Used for installing on my 2000 blazer.

[@patrickrobinson8488]

Been having problems like this with my 1998 Blazer. Already went through EVERY POSSIBLE THING and I can't seem to pinpoint the problem. I have not checked this as yet BUT now it is seeming that this could very well be the problem...but we'll see. Great vid. It's in depth and very easy for the DIYer to understand. My truck has been down from December 2014, so this is now 6 months. I've literally changed E V E R Y T H I N G and it still won't start. By the looks of things...I may have to fly you down to the Bahamas to help me figure this out! LOL!!!!

[@SouthMainAuto]

***** Haha the Bahamas ya say.....

[@leond.i.y.8972]

Patrick Robinson what was your problem? I'm in the same boat

[@Emilio-oc6pv]

Patrick Robinson there is a possibility that itis the distributor gear ....it wares and throws the timing off

[@lostoxicos24-78]

Just want to say thanks for the vids.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Nathanael Rodriguez No problem thanks for watching

[@larryreynolds6353]

The video shows clearly what you are doing and your explanation is excellent!

[@EndofUSA]

You really are a Pro!!! Great diagnosis!!

[@larrylamb3480]

You were very thorough and explaining all the moves and explaining how the pieces go back thank you

[@fuseaudio7790]

Thank you for this great instructional vid. Your heads up about needing an inverted torx bit was a lifesaver.

[@peterl2017]

Great video! Nice to watch someone who really knows what they are doing.

[@juanaguirre3356]

Excellent!!!! Every step that you describe was clear!!! And easy to understand Thank you for sharing your story and knowigles!!!

[@jimbola77]

Excellent you are top notch! people think these kind of job's are so simple, they are time consuming.

[@mikemalm7505]

I've been messing with my friends 99 Jimmy for three days, off and on, this was the problem It had, extremely helpful video, thank you very much, saved me breaking those tabs for sure

[@terrysmith4339]

Thank you so much, replaced in about an hour thanks to your video.

[@VW5767]

Your step by step procedure worked perfect. Thanks again!

[@SouthMainAuto]

VW5767 YW

[@rebelndirt8830]

Always a great show! Seeing you now 5 years later I see you have gotten a bit better with the camera!

[@garykolo8650]

I have owned 9 Blazers over the years and love them. Good video !

[@JasonTurner]

Top notch troubleshooting techniques my friend! Great job!

[@tectalabyss]

Thank you for a very well done how to. All my best. Bobby

[@david_bmx1148]

Thanks your video s have helped a lot with my old s10 trucks

[@charlestooley1637]

My 2001 silverado is trying to run as you turn the key off, i will check the fuses as you did, i really learned a lot from this video.. thx

[@parrotbill]

You're Merlin the Wizard of auto repair! God Bless.

[@clintonandrews1538]

You are an outstanding teacher as well as a talented diagnostician. If you ever get tired of crawling in and around cars, you have a solid future in a classroom/lab garage. I think that you could inspire a lot of up and coming car guys and turn them into great mechanics - that is if they don't go on to automotive engineering. Keep on keepin' on!

[@SouthMainAuto]

I have no education, I would never even be considered in any type of teaching role.

[@clintonandrews1538]

For Universities and Community Colleges, there are two types of education and two types of qualification: AQ & PQ. Academic qualification (mortarboard, floppy hat and robes) and Professional qualification ("This is a test light. It is your friend. It will show you the light of knowledge and rescue you from the darkness of ignorance.") K-12 may require a teaching certificate, or may partner someone like you with a certified teacher, but for a Community College, I believe that you would be considered Professionally Qualified. If you are ever tempted, you might wish to ask around a good auto program at a CC.

[@SouthMainAuto]

I attend some training classes that have a few teachers there from the local community college (auto program). I should ask them. However they may not want to answer because I am usually the one helping them through the class we are at haha.

[@metalhead4996]

great video as usual Eric! love the channel and all your repair videos

[@DanaSevern]

Really good quality video and repair, bravo

[@0n3_Fatal1ty]

Thank you so much! A different video actually telling me my specific problem brought me to this one.

[@mikekoebbe3908]

Thanks for the great video you are a good teacher talking a lot is a plus.. had similar no crank issue on my 2001 S10 4.3L I had replaced the ignition switch and still had no crank and also no other dash lights ie: service engine ,abs ,security brake,etc, .After watching your electrical diagnoses I checked the fuse box under the hood and checked the 20A IGN fuse and it was blown. Replaced the fuse my dash lights all came on and it started right up.

[@adamb7220]

This makes sense and I'm going to give it a try mine shut off driving down the highway. Thank you!

[@Jeffdog2112]

This is the greatest video ever made.

[@michaelgouvion3337]

one of the best video explanations I've ever seen thank you!!!

[@codycampbell1723]

This is an excellent video. You explain things in a great way. My truck is in the same exact boat right now, but it is intermittent. I think my issues are stemming from the distributor. If it keeps happening after the distributor, I'll be watching this video about 3 more times, lol

[@spelunkerd]

Great video set! Gotta love diagnostics.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Thanks :)

[@mdogg1604]

Very good video! Good job of explaining what you're doing and good camera/audio too!

[@waltschannel7465]

Wow!! AWESOME video. There's no way I would have figured this out your instructions.

[@loristadler5236]

Great help and information was great and well told. Thanks

[@stephenlutz123]

Tip: if you don't have the "E socket" a metric socket will work. The window lift motor on my wife's windstar had an E-4 torx bolt. A 4mm metric socket fit perfectly.

[@zxtenn]

I see why you have a busy shop- You certainly know the DX procedures

[@namstork]

Excellent video. I am having a similar "no start" problem on a 97 Olds Bravada. I'm old school and am kind of lost on the newer cars.

[@SouthMainAuto]

Tom K Oh got ya, yeah the bravada is almost the same as these s-10's

[@hp2179]

1996 Oldsmobile bravada 4.3L.I guess same method.

[@guubagaaba8391]

it's been a long time since I did this repair... so thanks for the refresh !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@grandinfinite5921]

Thank you SOOOO freaking much.... Bear hug, bro! Your guidance was impecable!

[@8150rick]

Thanks so much for this video, was able to replace this switch on my 2003 Chevy Blazer.