Knocking and Banging in Dash! I think I’m In a bad mood 😡 Chevrolet Impala 2012 Actuator Fail

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[@K.Kelly87]

SUPER common on this model. I drove one as a taxi. I used to tell riders that it was the Gremlin tapping because he had to pee and wanted me to stop.

[@lechatbotte.]

Lol love it

[@loktom4068]

It's an ADDED Value free RAT 🐀 noise package from GM.

[@mlieser1230]

The ticking noise in the Malibu was the time bomb that GM (Grenade Makers) installs in every one of their vehicles. It is activated by mileage. When the ticking starts it means the vehicle is nearing the end of its life span. By defusing the device, Ray has now angered the Car Gods. They will curse him for the rest of the day.

[@stoopingfalcon891]

I LOVE this comment! Well done! 👏👌👍🤣🤣

[@Steve-bj2se]

Is this so?

[@j.h.hahnes8849]

Grenade Makers has to be my new favourite alternate GM acronym

[@briancarnett5288]

This is 100% accurate. The ticking means that everything is about to fail. You can either plan to fix things monthly, or scrap the car.

[@markday5797]

OH, U took the words out of me mouth. LOL!

[@DracolegacyOfficial]

my favorite part of your videos are the commentary and even when frustrated you manage to maintain a positive attitude or at least correct yourself when things go wrong. its incredibly refreshing to listen to, thank you sir.

[@ohioplayer-bl9em]

I have replaced that part 527 times in my Chevy Impala. The vent actuators.. all of them. The last ones I replaced I coated it with JB weld to stiffen the case. That has worked for over 2 years now. The plastic case flexes and allows the teeth to jump. I have replaced all 3 of mine several times. PRO TIP: Paint the outside of the black box with JB weld to stiffen the case!

[@MonkeyJedi99]

Neat idea!

[@Paramount531]

Hey Ray, you made me smile today. I can relate to the kind of morning you had, I used to have them all the time in my non automotive business. I'm so glad that I'm retired and I don't have to deal with that crap anymore! I get to drink my coffee and watch you deal with it.....

[@corvettebob96]

There are actually 2 more actuators besides the two you pointed out on the first car. The driver temp control is above the gas pedal. A joy for most people to get to. On the first car, the mode actuator is lower left of the second actuator you decided to replace. Some cars have 3(single climate control) and some have 4(dual climate control) based on my knowledge of a 2008 Impala. The Pass temp, Driver temp and Blend door are identical actuators. The mode actuator is a different part number. On the second car, that looks like the mode actuator that you wanted to replace. I used my dads Blue point TM-64 carb adjustment tool to replace the drivers' side with ease. Why not? I haven't seen a carburetor forever. I lay across the drivers' seat and reached thru the glove box into the fender area to change the blend door actuator in the upper right of dash. Easy peasy. I replaced all 3 with AC Delco motors from amazon. There is a 50/50 chance to just slap one in and it will last. They must be calibrated or the new gears will possibly strip too. One way is with a tech2 scanner. The DIY way is to disconnect the battery for 5 minutes. Reconnect battery and start engine. Wait at least 2 minutes before touching controls. It takes 2 minutes for the calibration process. If they are not calibrated after installation, the motor does not know where to stop and will apply constant torque on the gears until they break. I apologize for the long post. But, you finally made a video on something I can explain with some confidence. I don't think I got the names of what each actuator controls but I know there are 4 for sure in the 2008 Impala I was working on.

[@ohioplayer-bl9em]

Had the same issues repeatedly in my 2008 Impala. I finally watched the box close while holding it. The black case is snapped together and would flex enough to allow the gearing to jump. I "painted" the new entire box with a layer of JB weld to provide it with extra stiffness. This has worked for over two years now. Still no clicking 👍.

[@tedjohnson64]

Interesting point re: calibration! Makes a lot of sense.

[@stevenabbott6471]

Just unplug the fresh air acuator it don't need it

[@JosephWagoner16]

As the unfortunate owner of a 2013 Impala, this was both super useful and super sad.

[@jeffjohnson1360]

I had three actuators to change on my 2011 Chevy Traverse. Those things were very hard to reach. I was only able to actually replace two of them since the third (temperature - passenger side) was in a place that even if you removed the entire dash, reaching the fasteners still required navigation around a piece of metal that didn't look like it would move. I wound up using the wiring schematics to determine which wires at the center console powered that unit and with the help of a 9V battery was able to move the actuator to the desired position. All in all, a real PITA job for me.

[@7MPhonemicEnglish]

I was just thinking today that if the Chevy Traverse was a lemon, folks would be calling it the Chevy Travesty.

[@jeffjohnson1360]

@@7MPhonemicEnglish Fortunately, aside from that, it has been a solid vehicle so far.

[@williamjones4483]

I've got an '04 GMC Sierra and it has FOUR of those rascals. The book quotes 7 hours to replace one of those. I have some bad now and to replace all four I'm looking at some $1600.00 parts and labor.

[@jeffjohnson1360]

@@williamjones4483 I did mine for $50 in parts and $1600 in frustration and aggravation.

[@kentloar2175]

You're not alone. I've replaced 3 in my 2011 Chevy Impala!

[@Guitargasm]

"Listen to the guy that knows more than you" so true, for every profession. Should be on a T shirt. :P

[@wobblyeye493]

That's actually debatable... Quick example, one mechanic said my dad had to replace a fuel refill hose because of a wrong fill block had sprung up. He didn't, he needed to pull the reset tool out of the boot and reset the tab. Saved over £300 for a not required replacement.

[@BigWheel.]

@@wobblyeye493 thats a fair example, everyone makes mistakes, I have issues with a new co worker of mine not wanting to listen to instructions even though he's greener than anyone else at the shop, but won't listen to advice. He's digging his own hole. That's one of the times the less experienced should listen.

[@wobblyeye493]

@@BigWheel. agreed but then he will learn from his mistakes. In some cases people prefer to make those mistakes in order to grow. New ideas don't come from following what others tell you. They normally come from the people who don't listen to the dogma.

[@MoJonAuto1]

I would wear that shirt every day instead of my uniform shirt. I deal with it every day. Sales department focused on $ instead of quality. Let’s do a job 3 times, 2 of them are warranty replacement because they went with the cheapest product that failed. Twice! Listen to your experienced technician, they’re experienced for a reason.

[@Back_door_bandit_98]

I don’t get people that are bad financially but will take their vehicle to a shop to get brakes done…. Brakes are one of the easiest things to do on a vehicle you literally only need 3 or 4 tools and a hour of your time and it cost 1/3rd of the price if not less by doing it yourself.

[@DaddyBeanDaddyBean]

Here in the salty wasteland of northern PA, it is wise to pull the boots off the caliper pins, clean the crust out of them, and wire-wheel the groove in the top of the pin. Add a little shmoo in the groove and inside the boot, and reassemble. Otherwise rust jacking at that lip will eventually let salty water get inside the boot; the technical term for this condition is "a bad thing".

[@wrench31e22]

I do that in the Carolinas. I hate eating a brake job because of calipers hanging up on the pins.

[@jasonhill1520]

Correct in the remark of, only I can control the outcome of my day! Great video again Ray appreciate the professionalism you carry. It is rare in my 20+ years in the service industry!

[@dalemarcus1371]

"Smart" actuators are evil. The enigneers who designed them to require removing an almost entire dash on a Yukon should be required to replace these for the rest of their lives.

[@buckhorncortez]

People who constantly think engineers control everything should attempt to be an engineer and then find out that everyone else from accounting to manufacturing processes has more say on how something is designed than the engineer...

[@BudMasta]

@@buckhorncortez If you're the engineer, you get the blame, you had to approve everything.

[@randomschmo5778]

@@BudMasta - i think production managers and other management approve things and/or nix them. Engineers just do as they’re told.

[@ohioplayer-bl9em]

The problem with the Impala ones didn't start until complaints of the heat being to cold. The culprit was supposedly the blend door not shutting all the way. The fix: reflash the climate control to change the resistance required to shut the motor off. The problem was they chose a value much to high and out of range for the crappy gearbox. By the time the motor hit enough resistance to meet the new level required the box would be flexing. Over a few months the flexibility increases and soon the gears would start to jump causing the click click click click noise. The best part is that the vents would move on even when the car was parked so in the middle of the night it would be clicking away for a few minutes every few minutes. Coat the gear box with JB weld to increase the stiffness and the problem goes away for a long while. The above is just a theory because my climate control system was reflashed at the dealership because of the not hot enough complaining which I never experienced, they just did it as a preventative measure. The boxes started clicking soon afterwards.

[@alexandercopeland2849]

GM should have that in a logo: We have the most expensive vehicles to buy, cheaply made Actuators. My 1994 Chevy Silverado had actuator problems also my 1988 Chevy Silverado. You think they would have fixed the problem by now, on reason why I am not a GM person.

[@gordonpeden6234]

Hey Ray Ray, Love your work and work ethic. Changing brake pads/rotors to "Fur Elise" Strangely satisfying. One Old Master accompanying a younger master. Stay strong young man!

[@bertblue9683]

My 2004 Ford expedition had the rear blend door actuator fail about 6 times. Regardless of doorman or motorcraft parts. Replaced the front one once. I still haven't recovered from the emotional and physical pain of that one a year ago.

[@loktom4068]

Free RAT ADDED VALUE package included in your Ford Product.

[@zx8401ztv]

Take a dead one apart to see if a repair is possible, can't kill a dead module twice lol 😀

[@secretmountainlaboratory]

@@zx8401ztv hold my beer.... XD

[@zx8401ztv]

@@secretmountainlaboratory LOL 😀

[@bertblue9683]

I have, usually around 3 teeth are broken off the gears. I've considered taking a new plastic one to a machine shop to see if they can produce one out of metal. I was able to replace the rear one in about 30 minutes so it was never a priority. The front one took me 6 hours.

[@rjm7168]

I too had the wrong actuator for a recirculation door. I got the PN from All Data, which calls for a 3 lead actuator but the old one has 5 leads and the connector has 5 wires. I got the right PN from the original part.

[@typicalyoutubesupergenius6737]

A lot of shops do free safety inspections and a lot of mechanics will recommend or mention a repair especially when it's VERY obvious that something is wrong. I don't think I've ever known anyone that would, for example, replace an alternator but not mention if they noticed your vehicle was misfiring or had a vacuum leak etc.

[@Bobo-ox7fj]

Well of course, it's more business from a captive audience. Not usually a bad thing for the customer unless your mechanic is horrible, or their management demands they be...

[@johneagle7842]

i was in a bad mood when removing spark plug boot, it broke off and i couldn't get it off for 2 days, finally i got a deep socket put it on an impact wrench and let it fly, with on and off bursts and one long one i pulled it out expecting some remnants ,but lo and behold the whole spark plug was there, it made my day.

[@jash6105]

I do quick lube and whenever I hop into a gm car I always hear that damn high tempo clicking. I always just assumed it was the cassette player. Very informational video!

[@constantintruta6723]

You are a good man! Thank you for beeing nice! Every country needs more people like you! Grate job you are dooing!

[@MichaelATH]

“It’s in standard” 🤣 you guys crack me up! Just messing Ray, I look forward to my daily fix of fixing sh&*. 👍🏾

[@bearpuf]

Nice ("boring") job with the brakes. I appreciated that instead of replacing the rotors you resurfaced them instead. A nice touch for the environment to not tossing them into a landfill, or having to remelt them into more rotors. Always appreciate your commentary, positive sarcasm and astute advice as you work. Thanks

[@masterwrench4252]

I believe he replaced the rotors. The top hat portion was blue on the new ones.

[@Stephen-cr3sc]

Something I just learned today. A Russian guy demonstrated how drilling a broken bolt (or drain plug), then pounding a torx socket or screwdriver bit, into the drill hole makes a great fastener remover.

[@yogi_minnis]

Ray the way I see it is even if you preformed the break check before they authorized it you just saved people's lives by doing so . Because a car can run perfectly but if it cant stop then it can become a killing machine for those in it and around it. I salute you for checking beyond the requested work asked to do because you felt something was off .

[@waynemoses3956]

Hope you get a good deal on brake cleaner. I know from experience it doesn't last long and cost adds up quickly. I really like your work and your outlook.

[@chewie1869]

After many a year of listening to Top 40 radio stations that did nothing but increase tension, I started to enjoy the many benefits of classical. I’ve had many a complaint from underlings,(good to be the boss sometimes), but quite the number of converted admirers also.

[@mmkuyt]

"Quality doesn't cost... it pays". damn Ray, you should be in advertising!

[@21Piloteer]

I've replaced them a few times in my wife's 09 Impala. I was using aftermarket replacements. The last go-around I used genuine GM parts and haven't had to replace them since.

[@xliquidflames]

Those loud noises at 14:26 were perfectly timed. I thought it was an audio insert to cover up profanity. "I'm not mad at anybody. Just circumstances that waste time just really, really, fuBZZZZZZZRRRRRT. Loud noises." That loud tool has a potty mouth.

[@tedjohnson64]

Nice tip re: notch in digital caliper for measuring the brake caliper despite the wear ridge on the perimeter!

[@sharedknowledge6640]

The GM bean counters help destroy the brand yet again with more substandard parts prone to premature failure. If you put a dozen GM execs in a wet paper bag 11 would die before they figured out there was an easy solution.

[@johnmadow5331]

The GM parts made during these day are outsources to the cheap labor country and does not not meet quality standard! They send the job off shore where the quality is "at wills" of the Commie directive!

[@jimboreaddabible777]

I sometimes wonder if I'm just watching these videos waiting in anticipation of the phone to ring cuz it makes me smile when Ray imitates it. Doooo dooo do. 😆

[@splitsecondmagician]

That second car being either a Driver's Ed car or a training vehicle of some sort with with that passenger side brake pedal. Also, that oil pan drain plug has one easy solution by my experience: pipe wrench.

[@MickayG]

Noooo... angry wrench... or even more angrier wrench.

[@dsloop3907]

I found out that the plastic case those things are in will expand, letting the gears to hop, making the dreaded noise. cable ties placed around the actuators, keeping the cases from expanding will end the noise problems. And yes one of them is a real beeotch to change.

[@hayleyxyz]

Hope you're feeling great now Ray 😁

[@mpacdogg1]

Have an 08 Impala, did all 3 a year ago 😎 kinda a pain but worth it. Did all brakes and rotors also.

[@a68k_de]

13:20 - how to know this situation... i use to say "If a baker wants to tell the butcher how he has to make his sausage, then something goes really wrong!"

[@konstantin_3056]

Hi, I abandoned auto repair for a long time, but this topic still gives me pleasure. Therefore, when I do something, I have your video playing in the background, it seems like someone who knows their job well is working nearby. Better than radio. Thanks for all. This is one of the channels that will easily reach a million, no stupid music or content for the sake of views, only quality useful content.

[@WATTYATHINK]

Needing a little bit of Ray this morning to wake up (kinda warm you say!) - it's -16C around these parts ...

[@21stcenturyjacktheripper]

What's worse than acuator noise is being told there is a reprogrammed HVAC control unit to make the blend doors motors operate and it has been discontinued. Now I have to pull the motor and reposition the blend door by hand and also adjust the motor by hand by taking it apart to go from heat to AC.

[@Muis83]

As an all time AvE fan, love the references combined with your own sauce. That man has effected more than he realizes (sitting here in my favorite tappy tap tap shirt). Hope your channel will have a similar impact on the world. Keep your stick on the ice, and have a wonderful day!

[@reghasell]

and the goat, that was an AVE plug.

[@Muis83]

Aah yes Prudence the safety goat, and I don’t know if the imaginary torque wrench click is an AvE original

[@georgeburns7251]

Ave was cool until he supported the trump truckers. Not kool anymore

[@Murdified1]

Even in grump mode, you are still 100% more positive than the only time I've had to do anything inside my dash 🤣

[@Murdified1]

Ihnfc why I watch these videos 100% of the way through, while I usually skip around like I have adhd on speed for most KZbin content, but thanks for putting your own work on internet blast (while I am not open enough to do that) for us to enjoy.

[@Dr_V]

How can you be accused of "stealing from the company" when you're just helping out with additional diagnostics? You're not doing free or behind the counter repairs, but just pointing out additional problems that may lead to more work orders (as they just did in this case). A smart boss will encourage such behavior, not only you're generating more income from the additional repairs, but also increasing customer satisfaction and confidence in the shop, which is far more important than counting dimes on any particular job.

[@Z-Ack]

If i brought my car in to tell me what the clicking was coming from in the dash, it would likely be an in house diag and would or should be done quicker than an oil change so id be waiting in the lobby for my car. And if it took 30 minutes after they said "our tech is working on it now". Then they come up to me and tell me that i need brakes and how much wear exactly i had on my rotors, id for sure take my shit to another shop because id be worried that id wind up having to pay for something i didnt ask for.. like going to the dr to get a mole taken off and when you wake up you got extra bills for xrays, cat scans and are told you have cancer or something.. ive always said if i get cancer i dont want to know about it and would rather randomly die from it.. thinking its probably just gas or something.

[@whuzzzup]

Yes and no. If a shop told me "ob btw you also need X, Y and Z we just found", I'd be quite wary. In this case it was valid and we can trust Ray but I'd never trust a normal shop if I cannot inspect it myself (this is probably why I don't go to a shop).

[@Wishes890]

I would hope that you got permission from the customer before you pulled the wheels. There is a sense of the choice being taken away when the car is disabled. ALWAYS get permission from the customer to do any type of inspection, even if it's free.

[@Chris-hw4mq]

If a shop tells me you have an additional problem I ask for proof before saying yes to the job. Just show me what you found and we are golden no problem

[@Wishes890]

@@Fjord_Driver That's fine if the brakes are still in place. I have worked with some that have "your worn out brake pads" in the tool box drawer. They take them to show the customer, then put them back in the drawer. Sometimes they got the brake job even though the brakes had not been inspected.

[@jamestamu83]

"My happiness is in my own hands...." You are a great philosopher as well as mechanic!

[@facty2150]

Ray just be happy you don’t deal with flat earthers 😂😂

[@Jahalang82]

I’ve replaced the one on the right of the center console and the one on the left of it, both sucked getting two and basically required me to be upside down using a stubby 1/4” drive ratchet. I did use Dorman parts and they are still working fine to this day.

[@dougrea8260]

Brakes and steering are the two most important things any automobile has to have from a safety standpoint. A mechanic would be negligent if the customer was not at least informed. Clicking noises in the dash is a minor annoyance. No front brake pads is a safety issue, which will cause exponential damage and expense. You did right Ray.

[@donaldsmartt8532]

Indeed had a issue like that with my 03 Sierra combined with stuck rear caliper...long story short it went metal on metal and then suddenly no brakes since it punched through the rotor. Granted I drove 50k miles a year then fir a living BUT it can happen. 👍

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

Drain plug nightmare. Cadillac dealer serviced my 2009 CTS because I was tied up caring for a sick relative. Next service due, I, of course, chose to do it myself as always. I had to use a 24" breaker bar with a 20" cheater pipe to break the drain plug loose. Totally pissed me off. I wrote the General Manager and the District Service Manager. Never heard a word. NEVER, EVER, will I allow ANY dealer to service a vehicle for me again. And we won't even go into the Ignition Switch Shutoff recall!!!

[@brucebaxter6923]

Hello Peter.

[@joeschnell544]

That problem you’re working on is a common problem with those impala’s. The taxi company I work for used a lot of impala’s and this problem popped of consistently.

[@randreas69]

Volvo mechanics say when they build the Volvo they'll place the heater-ventilation unit first and then build the dang car around the heater. Once the car is there one has to dismantle most of the car to get to a fan unit.

[@andreasm8391]

I like watching your videos. I have been training as a mechanic 25 years ago. Reminds me, why I liked that job so much. 🙂

[@nathanthornton5085]

Good catch at the end, glad you remembered you had a screw loose, hahaha!

[@b9bot148]

Oh no!!! Impact on an oil plug, not good. Ray is not having a great day today! More coffee is always good. And I hope in the end you have a great day Ray!

[@rickchowsr2532]

You have to dismantle the brake system to properly diagnose what the issue is and what the specs are. No REEEEEEE required

[@vetrivel1994]

He knows what he is doing

[@stevewhite3424]

Showing those brake pads to the customer resulted in an iron clad brake job. A very honest and effective sales technique

[@mph5896]

For a complete estimate, yes. You need to see if the pistons will push back or are stuck and need replacement.

[@bendelbridge]

I’m in a similar situation with my car where I have a clogged DPF. The dealership wanted $181 per hour for diagnosis, and likely outcome a DFP replacement. These are around $2000 all up which I’d rather not have to spend. Found another place who actually specialise in DFP cleaning and repairs, they got me in a week sooner than Ford, and even without seeing the car, it is likely to already be loads cheaper than the first option. They want to charge $110 per hour for the diagnosis, minimum 3 hours, and if it’s more than 3 hours, they absorb the extra time and don’t charge. Going to the dealer isn’t always best, and more expensive isn’t always best either when there are other options available

[@Bynming]

People who think that performing unapproved work is akin to stealing from the company are weird. Must be bureaucrats to think like that

[@alastairsellars2611]

Yep and those who believe that a safety check is not important need their head read..... Luckily for that customer, they had someone like Ray looking after their own safety.

[@Wishes890]

So, it's ok with you to have unapproved work done on your car? Maybe you can afford a limitless bill, most can't. ALWAYS get permission first. It shows you respect your customer and that you are respectable.

[@Bynming]

@@Wishes890 pretty sure he doesn't charge for this and charges retroactively if the work is accepted. Pay attention Tim.

[@Wishes890]

@@Bynming It doesn't matter if he charges for it. He disabled the vehicle. Many people would feel that they had no choice but to spend the money once the wheels are off. I know, I worked 43 years in the auto repair industry. Yes, it needed front pads and rotors, that's not in dispute. All I said is that I hoped he had permission to pull the wheels BEFORE he did.

[@Bynming]

@@Wishes890 lol... There's honestly something wrong with you.

[@alanm.4298]

The piano concerto was a nice touch. Reference to kids' show character is a give away where you spend Saturday mornings ☺

[@kansasgardener5844]

I have to admit I'm cheap! But honestly stealership prices are BS. Sometimes however my mechanic is like Ray and will insist that I purchase a dealer part. And I do because he knows!

[@Landofmagic678]

Chevy Cruze and the Cadillac converter lol

[@gsettlemyre]

Back in 2012 we bought a 2008 Impala with 67,000 miles knowing the blend door actuator was faulty, talked the seller down $500, had it replaced along with the full brake service for less than the $500 saved. Sold the car in 2018 to a neighbor with 140,000 miles he drove it highway miles another 3 years until it was totaled in a severe head on highway crash with 200,000+ miles and they never mentioned the actuator again..solid cars.

[@johnny4713ify]

Hey Ray did Ridgid recondition your Midtorque Impact or did they give you a new one? BTW you can still pick up 3.0 Ah Octane's with 2700's cells that give it way more power than the newer batteries being sold with it. The wobbly bit would have worked on the bracket with a stronger battery 🤣 Switching to the Octane battery made a night and day difference in power with mine. Thanks 👍

[@joeseabert8391]

In 93 I owned a 1973 cadi coupe deville. The driver side rear wheel seal broke and I pulled the axel took it to a shop and had the new bearing pressed on. This cost me $45 and I only had $50. So when I put everything back together I tried cleaning the brake pads and reusing them. Bad idea, especially with a vehicle that weighed 2-1/4 tons.

[@vinces8974]

How does Dorman stay in business!

[@Spooms1961]

You are right… fast mode with some delightful classical music playing actually is a lovely way to live. Oh.. you are right again.. I am the one in control of how I judge my day. This is one of life’s very hard lessons that we need to have tattooed on the inside of our eyelids!

[@goodolddoug889]

At my shop, they trust those of us that actually know better (really it's a tire center, so we definitely have kids around who don't know) to do additional diagnostics like brakes, suspension, etc. if it's quick and safety-related. Pulling a caliper only takes a few moments and could potentially save a life. If anyone's REEEEEing about it they'd be the type to charge a customer 5 minutes of labour to pull a caliper instead of just doing it for free like you should.

[@Wishes890]

Always ask permission to disassemble anything beyond what has been authorized. Safety or not.

[@davidmiller9485]

@@Wishes890 Good God man, are going to post this stupid shit on every comment?? It's the most inane shit i've ever seen.

[@goodolddoug889]

@@Wishes890 Flat rate robot on the loose, here.

[@Wishes890]

@@goodolddoug889 Who are you talking about?

[@Wishes890]

@@davidmiller9485 Thank you. I will not be posting get permission to disassemble beyond what's been authorized. It's ok that you don't have a problem with it. I do. And the last time i looked, i have way more experience in the auto repair field than you do. Pardon? I CAN'T HEAR YOU!

[@46fd04]

My 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan had a failed Recirc.Door, not the blendor motor. OMG, to replace the entire airbox, is listed as a 12 hour job. The ENTIRE dash and a piece of steel frame must be removed, to the airbox will come out of its home. I hope that Ray, or no one on here reading this, ever have to do it. I did it myself in May 2021 and it took 3 days

[@dansevern3291]

So, in opening all those glove compartments, ever see a pair of gloves in one?

[@MonkeyJedi99]

I have had cars for over three decades and never put gloves in mine. Paperwork, tire plug kit, straws, plastic forks and spoons, tire pressure gauge, tire tread depth gauge, napkins/tissues, pencil and some paper, and in the old days, a highway map or two. But never gloves. Gloves and a hat go in the trunk or the pocket on the back of the passenger seat.

[@TurboChicken313]

I like your videos Ray and it's a relief that not every wrench is a ripoff. I wrench from my garage to help friends and family. But I'm a little lost on the quality rant when you often use duralast which is by far the worst parts I've ever used. Short of no name amazon parts

[@utidjian]

30+ years ago Dorman were considered to be pretty good replacement parts. Times change I guess.

[@andydodd250]

Rainman Ray Repairs please stop apologizing for other peoples ignorance and idiocy. We all know you are a genuine honest good guy who always goes the extra mile for his customer's. I myself wish that we had a "ray" in every city and country. The amount my own knowledge has improved buy listening to you is amazing, Have you ever thought about becoming an instructor. all the best form across the pond

[@ProPilotPete]

That car had at least two more stops left in those brakes! Did they get the oil pan drain plug without your assistance?

[@Zeus-wl2pl]

Yeah, I hate being left hanging

[@johnspecht7449]

Good video Ray. I agree, you should sell T-shirts that say, “Listen to the guy that knows more than you”.

[@markseaman4750]

A pox on the engineers who dreamed up those damn actuators! $35 part that costs many hundreds of dollars in labor to change.

[@gordandcolleenkerr7760]

That’s how the car companies make money if you built a car with OEM parts it would cost millions to buy

[@jamesmillhouse4795]

As a mechanic for 20 plus years I have had those days. I like that you have keep a straight head.👍

[@Tomservoca]

From an actual aircraft logbook entry: P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget pounding on something with a hammer. S: Took hammer away from midget and told him to behave.

[@HypocriticYT]

I’ve seen rotors worn where there was no surface just the ribs. He was a mechanic and said it’s okay he knows what’s wrong with it!

[@a68k_de]

Manufacturers hate this trick :D Perfectly efficient used brake pads. think about the environment :D

[@bobgordon3726]

I myself would appreciate a mechanic doing a safety check when I take my car in, that in my opinion, is the sign of a good person and mechanic. Some people may not be aware of some of the hazards that await them, checking for them and informing them is what I consider to be part of the job. You have done this many times before and it has saved people some problems down the road. Thus creating repeat customers!! Word of mouth is the best form of advertising and I am sure you get a lot of referrals for what you do!! Thank you for being you!! Hello "Peter", glad to see you was in this one and involved!!

[@dainsmart6237]

Wow I must bow down to the owners of these brakes perfect timing for new pads he made sure he got his money's worth out of them I panic when I see 3mm left on the pads. Great video my good buddy 🇬🇧🇨🇦🇺🇲 lgb🇺🇲🇬🇧🇨🇦------&🚨fjb🚨

[@46fd04]

BRAKES

[@dainsmart6237]

@@46fd04 dun it pal (brakes)my spell check is a bit of a democrat (dodgy as fk)🇬🇧🇨🇦🇺🇲 LGB,AND,FJB.

[@fredfred2363]

Smart actuators, relays, central locking switches etc etc all have contact switches in. There are so many engineers that just don't realise that switch contacts need to 'wipe' open or closed. If they just open or 'touch' closed dirt or oxides build up leading to intermittant operation. Wiping contacts self clean every time...

[@thedoylenc]

Look…….over there. A hill. Looks like a lovely place to die on.

[@godzilla7382]

free inspection/diagnosis is really the best way to let the owner know how close he is to death. however since i am a non automotive mechanic myself i constantly fight with myself over doing my own repairs due to not wanting to get scalped/scammed by repair shops. the price of labor is rediculous most of the time. but the labor cost that i usually get is the tech's time+shop space.

[@Itstime2029]

It’s becoming obvious that inflation is causing Owners to have the more serious work performed while delaying other repairs. Money is getting tight, time for a change

[@howder1951]

The heater door actuator went on my F150 last year, it sound more like a clock ticking, not as frantic as the GM, but it had a devious hidden screw at the back. Enjoyed, cheers and HAGD!

[@Rekuzan]

The only thing that ever makes me REEEE on this one is the fact Ray doesn't open the bleeder screw when compressing calipers (IE: not doing it 'by the book'). Granted, it only happens once in a blue moon, but forcing too much of old fluid back through the hydraulic system can lead to problems down the road. Plus, that's just how I was taught to do it back in tech school. Even if you don't have to bleed the brakes, it's still a good idea to flush the lines on a somewhat regular basis because like all things petroleum based, it too breaks down over time and needs to be changed.

[@vmdenis3350]

Those procedures needed to be done in a maintenance time, and only when the customer is aware of that cost, I know 0.8 liters is very small amount, but the customer will tell at you for doing with out telling him. There is little problems with compressing the calipers if you do it right, by the manual and manufacture some may differ the way you compressing the calipers but most of them are straight forward

[@spelunkerd]

Having broken more than my share of bleeder screws, much more often than a blue moon, I see the contrary, practical rust belt argument. Don't think you won't occasionally turn minor maintenance into an expensive project that disables the vehicle while waiting for parts, with an angry customer who tells all his friends. On the other hand, I've never destroyed an MC. Retrograde flow of brake fluid happens every time you let your foot off the brake (admittedly with smaller volume).

[@whuzzzup]

I don't understand this point. What is the issue with pushing back fluid? It happens constantly when the car is uses and everything in the fluid disperses anyway.

[@spelunkerd]

@@whuzzzup The argument is that big volumes of retrograde flow can put stress on the seals inside the MC, maybe even cause a seal to flip over and invert, which might cause it to leak at some later point. Another reason is to avoid pushing contaminated fluid inside the slave cylinder backward into the master or ABS unit. And a third reason is to regularly use that bleeder so that it doesn't seize forever. This sounds great in new cars with no rust, but shops in the rust belt don't often crack bleeders unless they are replacing fluid or changing a caliper.

[@GhostRider-pl8ul]

I was taught that any time you spread the calipers that you open the bleeder valve, unless changing out all the brake fluid.

[@CG63_CarbFree]

Had the same problem with my 2008 Ford Taurus (which I lived). I called it my gremlin. It was intermittent and I could tell that it was the recirc door. Not bad for a chic.!!!!!

[@brucebaxter6923]

$13? If it doesn’t cost more than a big Mac it ain’t going in the car.

[@jimharper6073]

What is this "Big Mac" you speak of ??????

[@ambydaly5713]

We used to drill nearest across the flat size of an Allen key. Hammer said key in and remove bolt ,stud etc

[@empirecycleman355]

I am an emergency room nurse. We deal with frustrating situations all the time. I think your job is harder!

[@carolriley9392]

I think the funniest thing in this video was when you thought Ray was going to say a cuss word the background noise of the impact wrench started. What beautiful timing! Thank you so much for your wonderful videos.

[@BMan100]

OEM is more...but at least for the most part.. IT WORKS!!!!...Mind you it will be fun to get my two piece rotors done on my Challenger when the time comes...

[@liketolearn141]

The end is so peaceful with the music

[@wesleygreen2146]

The "loud noises" at 14:35 we're a perfect cover for an explicit rant. Lolol

[@stevenseverson7353]

Your vids just make me laugh and put me in a better mood! Please dont ever stop being u!!

[@loneranger4175]

I had a blend door motor fail on a 2000 Nissan Maxima. The motor was impossible to remove without removing the entire dash. I released the link between the motor and the door. Then I put a small pair if vise grips on the door actuator. I would just manually adjust the blend door for summer and winter position.

[@jimyeats]

Im glad when you depressed the brake pistons that you didn’t crack the bleeder valve as some people argue you need to. Always see internet warriors arguing that has to be done, but whenever I watch any professional they never do that, abs brakes or not.

[@pdaddy879]

It's a waste of time

[@ryans413]

My cars old school uses engine vacuum to move the flaps to direct air. The only flap that’s motorized is the flap that blocks the heater core side or ac coil side so the temperature control.

[@lechatbotte.]

I love it. Best part of the morning Ray using brake cleaner on the brakes. I understand the frustration, your wisdom being discounted will be costly.

[@nancywhitaker7565]

Just love watching your videos and listing to you as you work.

[@akfireems]

Great comment. In the fire service we call it "voluntold" when you are told to do something you don't necessarily want to do.

[@repairdroid77]

Somewhere out in the world, the creator of the shop phone ringtone is watching and saying to themself (Ray is happy again, my work is done) Sometimes, heroes don't wear capes.

[@kennethpenny1461]

I see several years later (6 model years) and GM didn't improve their quality I had an 06 Impala that had the same issue at 50k miles Great video Ray keep up the good work and enjoy the heat in Florida