Audi A4 NO CRANK, JEEP AC, F150 again. DAY 558 in the Shop

[@kathysexton4554]

I could feel your frustration through the screen today Jimmy! I sure hope things are better today. Always love your videos, your videos are how we start our day unless we have a SUPER early appointment at a dr. Have an awesome day!

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Thanks so much to you both!

[@DependableAutoTruck]

if you have a Android phone or tablet get Alpha OBD and bypass cable and you can do most anything you want to on all dodge products works great

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

That is good to know, some of the others have Androids, I use Apple though. Thanks

[@djosbun]

That’s great idea but some Chrysler vehicles have the secure gateway in a real shitty spot that’s hard to get to.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

@@djosbun Yeah ive seen some that would take an hour to get to, then have to be put back together after.

[@redcarbon4395]

Torqued at 248 Defective Doorman parts. Keep rowing Jimmy!! 🚣

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Thanks! Will do!

[@dangleebols]

20,500 subscribers you are on the up Jimmy 😊

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Slowly but surely my friend!

[@lloydweems6237]

The lady with the Jeep probably left and went to trade it for something else while it was still running. Liked the aquarium on the Audi.

[@COBRO98]

You would be amazed how often people do that instead of paying a $1200 repair bill. The irony is that often times they ignored the issue which caused more damage and increased the cost to fix. On the flip-side, people straight up cannot afford to fix their vehicles in this economy. They're turning down tires and brake jobs..

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Yeah, many would rather just make a car payment then put another thousand, or 3 thousand on their credit card. Tuff times.

[@bryanalbright3019]

Drill a hole in the bottom of that plastic tray on Audi. I drill a tiny hole at the bottom of all headlights and tail lights with moisture in them. The sun dries them right out. 😮

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

That Is what I did in the video! ;)

[@warrantyvoid100]

Thanks for the video Jimmy! I fixed up a belt grinder today, it's been waiting patiently for some love (and a new belt) It was given to me because it needed new bearings in the front wheel and had a dodgy power switch. Both easily fixed but the belt tracking was off by miles. Some shims fixed the tracking and I gave my mower blades a quick sharpening as a test. Now I have a nice grinder and my lawn is trimmed!

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Good stuff! That is awesome to hear!

[@Scott_69HemiDart]

Good morning Jimmy, Happy Wednesday to you!

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Haha happy hump day Scott!

[@Savageitright]

Sir Jimmy this one gave me PTSD. August 2nd of this year I walked into my basement through my garage to find 6 to 8 in of standing water and more gushing from the ceiling. Main line had broken, let me tell you dealing with the insurance company, remediation and finding good contractors. holy crap so your a puddle of water in the Audi made me a have PTSD.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Haha sorry to hear that my friend! Also, we got Lots of Papa John’s Pizzas and Sodas, everyone is so happy that I have awesome subscribers like you! Thanks from everyone and especially me for your generosity! :)

[@nonamegarage6721]

Nice Contraption, Jimmy 😅

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

lol, thanks!

[@marent4145]

GM Jimmy. Thanks for doing what you do! Really enjoy your content.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

I appreciate that!

[@philh9238]

Mileage in jeep blinking because it needs a proxi alignment done with the scanner. All newer dodges do that if the battery went dead or a module was installed

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Ahhhh, good to know, thanks. Have not had a chance to look it up.

[@Oneupserviceautorepair]

I run my own repair shop. i feel the frustration with all the back outs its insane....This month has been my worst month of the year its like a light switch. They cant afford the repairs now, they aint going to like it anymore when it comes in on the hook for the same repair

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Yeah, very true. Backed out a couple that had metal on metal brakes, hope they get the money together soon, or find a handy friend. Not a good thing! Thanks, keep rowing to keep the banjos away!

[@mlieser1230]

Dorman products. For the apprentice technician who needs the practice in diagnosis and repairs.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

lol, exactly!

[@warrantyvoid100]

I'm surprised Jeep doesn't make you buy Loot Boxes to see which PIDs you're allowed to access.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

lol, they are hurting from what I’m hearing, maybe being so expensive to buy, own and repair is a factor, along with poor reliability. They seem to be far too aggressive.

[@AcuraJ32]

Jim, Curious of what scan tool you use as I am in the market for a new scanner. I run a one-man repair shop and need something decent! Love your videos Thanks, Lou

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Hello Lou, I have had good luck with TOPDON, Launch and Autel. XTool and even the Vdiagtool I have also work well though. Right now I’m using a Launch X432 Pro TT and it is working very well. Just no kick stand, :). I’d buy the best one I could afford from the first three if buying another myself. Hope this helps!

[@Katsin464]

Jimmy, I'm not positive but I think the cheapest AuthoAuth account supports five scan tools. You may be able to set up more of your tools with it without spending more.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Yeah, I need to get that done. Just feels dirty giving in to FCA/Stellantis. They seem to be headed for bankruptcy in the mean time. :)

[@bryanalbright3019]

Sham we are a week behind.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Yeah, takes about 25 hours to edit the weeks videos, 5 of them usually about 5 hours each. Short ones save me some time though.

[@BigDaddyChumChum]

Ok we get it. Move on yo.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Agreed

[@daveunbranded]

33:12 ain't got no gas in it

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

lol, they out!

[@AR-il9gk]

Late model year fca vehicles if the mileage is flashing means a module is not configured to the network. There is a procedure called "proxy alignment" and will basically do a handshake to set that module up with other modules...only can be done with witech and 2023's need the new micropod 2 (Chrysler's VCI). Also 1 autoauth subscription is good for 5 scan tools if you go over 5 you either delete a tool or upgrade to a shop pro account

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Ok cool, special Chrysler stuff, I suspected as much since it's the only one that does it. Thank you. :)

[@AR-il9gk]

@JimmyMakingitwork nissan and mitsubishi have already gone to secure gateways like chryser as well...only matter of time for the others

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

I used a bypass cable for my family’s vehicles not a good idea for folks in field. To time consuming on some vehicles. FCA sucks

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Yeah, have to access the module, usually behind the cluster or control panel. A bit of work. We just need to pay the subscription on a couple of scan tools in the shop, but they are cheap. Maybe some day, haha.

[@samrugtiv3839]

Hang in big Jimmy those China parts will make you run for the hills.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

lol, we're gonna make it work one way or another!

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

Flood damage Audi

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Man this thins if rough!

[@Stonehands75]

Awesome as always keep the coming as you are awesome I will have to be the first to admit the last 3 weeks at my shop have been a huge struggle and make me want to throw in the towel but having breakfast and watching Jimmy makes me feel like I’m not alone in the rowing of my boat even though it’s dinner for me finishing watching keep the coming PLEASE I did try to show some love I broke the back of my redback boots on Monday and thought let’s try some Dr Martinis but the Amazon store was out sorry my friend 😢 Till next time keep rowing

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Yeah some days it can be tuff in the fixing biz, but it always turns around and gets back to “normal” eventually. Like a roller coaster, but I love it, nothing like the satisfaction of figuring things out and seeing them working again! Thanks Tim!

[@giggiddy]

If you could narrow it down to one or two things. What is the biggest contributor to you wanting to throw in the towel? Just curious

[@Savageitright]

Morning looks like i am first!!!!

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Yes you are! Winner for today! ;)

[@philh9238]

Why not buy a 50 dollar a year subscription for your scanners? I can help you where to buy them if you need

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Just haven't done so yet in protest, since no other brand makes you buy a subscription to repair their junk, er vehicles.

[@philh9238]

Nissan doing it now to

[@giggiddy]

​@@JimmyMakingitworkCan't believe the shop won't spring for the subscription. They could write off the fee and I'm sure not having it costs them more in lost time or lost repairs.

[@tomwalma4762]

3rd!

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Podium!!!

[@Scott_69HemiDart]

Another Great day in the shop!

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Thank you Scott my Hemi powered friend!

[@warrantyvoid100]

OMG Audi! That's just a sneaky way of trying to get you to work on a Volkswagen! Do they sell Skoda, (the other VW clone) in the USA?

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

No Skoda here, but I've seen the brand in rally races, haha.

[@dannyhubert9477]

Good morning jimmy is it true your buying breakfast for the guys at work your awesome my friend

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Yes we are, haha, they are worth it!

[@randy5411]

Cracked up when you had to drill holes in the Audi "starter relay bathtub" to drain the water. Hans und Franz vur schleepzen on the day of that design. I've never seen a car relay that works under water. Maybe you have in your 40 years of experience.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Haha, yeah Randy, I only see this on European vehicles, like Audi, BMW and Mercedes. I know it rains there? ;)

[@ToddMcDonald-zh4ym]

Audi stands for " Another Used Dumb Invention." Great place for the Relay box, just below the cowel. Very few people clean the cowel, so you get a waterfall on the electrical box. I can see the debris clogging up the cowel. Wunderba.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

lol, exactly!

[@chuggalueroifan]

All Jimmy does is complain. He tries to hide it and pretend that it’s a joke by laughing at the end of his whines but it doesn’t work to hide it. If you hate working on cars don’t do it. If not stop being a baby and change your situation

[@COBRO98]

Typical gaslighting, blaming the victim(Jimmy) instead of calling for change with the criminal(manufacturer). No one likes working on modern automobiles because every nut and bolt is counter-intuitive and often inaccessible entirely. You clearly have never done this for a living because I've never met an auto mechanic that doesn't complain daily, mainly because we're paid half of what we should be. Welcome to the day in the life of a mechanic shop.

[@chuggalueroifan]

@@COBRO98 then start the proletarian revolution.have the workers take over the company’s where they can make the decisions which would help the workers, consumers and repair people. The people the work the company know more than the executives collecting a check for knowing the right people.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Thanks for watching.

[@randy5411]

@@JimmyMakingitwork How gracious!

[@giggiddy]

You're lucky Jimmy is a nice guy and deleted my first post. But this guy works his sack off and shows the world what the business is truly like. There are plenty that use profanity and inject stupid drama and that's for people like yourself, that can't process reality. So keep your man-crush on your boy Scotty K and learn lots with his 4 minute videos. Well continue watching big Jimmy keeping this stuff authentic.

[@Stonehands75]

I have been at my shop/dealship (boats) for 26 years in august so I am the go to guy I also look up 85 percent of the parts. Usually pretty easy going but this past couple weeks when I’m crammed down in an engine compartment remember I am 6-3 and 290 lb and another tech comes and asked how to I find the service bulletin or the salesman will come back and ask what depth finders will work together for networking and my answers have been when I was learning I had to read to figure it out so to me has been frustrating that when I’m cramming blin those areas trying to do diag have to stop climb out get out of a boat put my shoes back on go up to the counter to show someone what book or website to go to Meanwhile having the owner and or customers upset that I don’t have there boat done. Sorry I’m just ranting at the moment I have to remember I can only row my own 🚤

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Big Tim, when we first met they said a big guy is here to talk to you NOW! lol I can imagine the climb for something like that getting super irritating after the first couple of times. Maybe they need to climb in there with a tablet or laptop to ask for help and at least save you the climb, haha. "Google is your friend," gets thrown around in our shop a lot!