Is This The End For The Banana?!

[@MattsOffRoadRecovery]

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[@DampActionRC]

man I wish I could be there

[@Petriefied0246]

You should change the jalopy hood badge to say Jep instead of Jeep, it would be very appropriate.

[@XPFTP]

yeah the new shop is nice. wait till you tool it out. wont be much room lol...

[@XPFTP]

banana ..... painless wiring... slant 6 built. the old crysler slant 6. yeahhhhhhhh gut the wiring and get painless on board

[@paintedblue1791]

Brilliant Idea , Next project Matts Off Road Snack Van!

[@andrewnolan2228]

I died laughing when the driveshaft fell out as soon as you got on the rollback 🤣

[@eiccaw]

I burst my soda out of my nose on that point 😂 that was hilarious 😂😂😂😂

[@SAZodia]

The timing was perfect, pure unscripted comedy gold.

[@DukeLukeGarage]

😂😂😂 that was hilariously timed right

[@ZboeC5]

They couldn't have done a better job if it had been scripted. Funny as hell.

[@hrothgar014]

The gnashing metal and grinding and then clonk of the shaft is a ready made meme right there.

[@magnusshawn4698]

“Send it Matthew” great quote from Jaime. Also, I would have liked to see Colt try to drive the Peck Bro.’s Minnie wrecker. Great video as always. Thank you 😊

[@wvm2006]

Need it on a MORR shirt.

[@afshinfarahbakhsh3773]

it needs to be a sticker

[@bullittdog4352]

Jamie was the star in this video for sure..she just rolls with the punches. Watching her try to turn into that almost roll all while laughing her butt off was awesome.

[@easycamperdandog]

For Sure!

[@MurCurieux]

She is awesome!

[@lloydneufeld5979]

This is what every man dreams of. When he doubts himself and says “we’re not going anywhere” his lady says “ yes we are, send it”

[@realJob420]

That was super dangerous, should be wearing a helmet for sure.

[@seanseoltoir]

It was "hysterical laughter". When some people are scared shitless, they laugh...

[@mikeworkman3593]

Been a mechanic for 30 yrs, specializing in electrical troubleshooting. When I have an issue like that, I have a box that I completely eliminate the vehicle out of the equation. It''ll have its on tps for throttle and all that. Esp if it was a vehicle I owned, I would make a box that had its own ecm and power supply. You only need like 4 sensors to run most engines(cam and crank sensor, distributor connector, fuel pump connector, etc). Put a started button on the starter and see if it'll start. If it doesn't than you know it's fuel or spark, but those direct components and nothing electrical. It eliminates all the harnesses and basically every on the vehicle but the engine or the actual fuel pump. You have so many of those Jeeps it just makes sense to make one. Probably take a couple of hours or less to wire it up, and less to hook it to any one vehicle. Also idk if those older cars have the chips in the keys, if they do then you just need an ecm that has been unlocked. You could use it on pretty much any Jeep that has that same engine, the vin wouldn't matter. You're not worried about if timing or anything is perfect, only if it starts. Where I worked for 25 yrs, the factory sent them to us as a required tool. We had like 5 diff kinds for like 30 yrs of diff types of engines.

[@InocenteSandoval]

I'm really interested in that box. Did you create that box from a tutorial?

[@mikeworkman3593]

@@InocenteSandoval No just experience. You can buy them from Kentmore for diesel engine applications. The make the for automotive, but have never used a corporate version for a regular car, never worked at a reg car dealership, only heavy diesel. but anyone could make it. Well I guess if you didn't know anything about automotive electronics you'd have a very hard time. Seems very easy to me, but like I can't fly a space shuttle either so everyone has their talents I guess lol. I'd put a link up here but I'd get deleted I'm sure. no strikes for me, yt doesn't like me lol, too many bad comments arguing lol.

[@mikeworkman3593]

@@InocenteSandoval I just redid my 84 vette, had to cut out all the OEM engine wiring and redo all of it for a new engine management system, which meant figuring out how to control all the 40 yr old crap that is still in the car. They don't make kits for this. Had to design relays and harnesses to control the transmission and other things. They make them if you want to put modern 4le60 transmissions in them, but not keeping everything all original but the engine fuel system. Anyways things like that are just like putting in a new doorknob on a door for me I guess for most people. I work on hybrid buses and stuff at work, so regular things are just easier.

[@alnov2722]

@@mikeworkman3593 ha! My dad made one back in the y2k computer scare of 1999, when all the puters were supposed to die on new years eve 2000. We thought he was crazy, now I realize how brilliant he was, i think he had it in the engine bay switchable on/ off for use.

[@bene5431]

You don't need an unlocked ECM, just the key and ignition lock for it

[@kevinwillard7450]

Pulling for the Banana! I had to travel from Washington back to Arizona last weekend (about the time this video was uploaded) and deliberately decided to spend the night in St George and come by the shop hoping against hope that someone would be there and I could say I'd been there. Alas, nobody was there last Sunday morning but Peanut and Lady warned me the place wasn't unprotected lol. I did take a couple of pictures so my wife would believe I did stop by. We really enjoy your channel, not only for the content but also for the character we see displayed by everyone around you. You and your crew work together like family (definitely including those who aren't family). You're our kind of people, and we love you for it. If anyone was wondering about the white GMC on your camera system early Sunday morning it was this harmless old guy who hoped to meet ANY of you and thank you for making us feel a little better about the human race. Keep doing what you do and know you have lifelong fans everywhere.

[@jdub8178]

Hey Matt, i had a similar "no start" issue with my son's 2000 XJ. Everything pointed to the camshaft sensor, so i replaced it... and it didn't fix it. I ended up finding the wires leading to the sensor had the coating falling off, so the copper was exposed and the 3 wires were touching each other. I repaired the wires and it solved the problem. Love your videos!

[@jermwerty]

Its always low voltage problems with them pesky wires!

[@richgwozdz8580]

Half of the time you see people selling xjs with the fuse for that sensor wrapped in tinfoil because they couldn’t find the source of the issue lol

[@00mazone]

Yep. I have had a 2001 xj and a mj with a 1999 xj drivetrain swap. The engine puts off a ton of radiant heat and destroys the insulation on the wires over time. I have fixed multiple problems by pulling the tape off the harness and inspecting it. Usually the wires are melted together. When you pull them apart you will find exposed copper. Cut the bad out and solder in new ones.

[@andybee4236]

Jamie saved that rollover like she does it everyday. one of the reasons I love MOOR is the subtle training you give to everyone Matt. Matt You empower individuals, even those you haven't met. you deserve the praise you get. thank you.

[@lint2023]

I wish she would have yelled "did you get that on video". Jamie is awesome.

[@coyoteden3773]

And rory was ready to catch her with hos buggy when others would have backed up

[@esousa486]

Jamie is SOOOOOO COOL , in "every way" 😉💜👌❤👍👍👍👍😊

[@BigMacProDaddy]

Matt is definitely a male role model, and you know that comes from his most excellent parenting

[@nonyanks2510]

@@BigMacProDaddy Matt could definitely be a Motivational Speaker like Pattey!

[@mikemccafferty3163]

I know this sounds absolutely ridiculous but. I was recently involved in trying to diagnose a crank no start on an XJ. We replaced both crank and cam sensors. Used fancy pants computer stuff trying to get it to start with no luck. The driver noticed that when it wouldn’t start the temp gauge wasn’t powering up. Long story short temp sender was changed and it has now been running for a few weeks with no issues. Good luck on your trouble shooting!

[@johnt.848]

Probably a typical ground issue.

[@Meanderthal-Adventures]

@@johnt.848 My old 84 XJ with the 2.8 just quit running one day. Had no spark, so I went through everything, including tearing the distributor completely apart, rebuilding it, still no spark. Found out quite by accident that the computer case under the dash was reading hot. Grounded it and it fired right up. Sold it not long after that.

[@claudiofiornascente3716]

This happend to my 96 XJ as well. You can loop the circuit to test or try a new one.

[@randylee2549]

88 to 95 gm tbi same thing

[@mac65utube]

Never realised how much of a hooligan driver Matt is until today

[@trjnsd6874]

Its amazing what one can do, if one is not worried about body damage, bruises, or whiplash..! Jamie's laughter is so infectious - wonderful!

[@ekummel]

That roll cage jeep needs grab rails ON THE INSIDE of the vehicle to hold onto. Watching people grab onto the roll bar for stability is scary! The one thing I love watching on MORR is that people have vehicles for fun and don't worry about breaking them...all my vehicles I need to use to get back and forth to work...so I can't afford to break them on the trail!

[@jeremyspecce]

Good point. A smaller diameter “OH S___” handle would be perfect.

[@woody4u247]

That was a Fun video... between Matts huge Perma-grin driving Rory's Supercharged wrecker & almost bouncing outta the Budget Jeep and limping it up the rollback just as the driveshaft falls out...lol... I think everyone has alotta fun with the Cheap Truck Challenges... those should be ongoing even when the off road games arent going.. sometimes its just fun to have a junker to beat on!

[@Gixie-R]

"Send it Mathew".... That quote deserves a Tee shirt design.

[@D-RAIL_oOIIIIIIIOo]

I second the motion.

[@tonymartinez2758]

Ey

[@rcarle]

Third

[@chrisrandles9142]

4th that n u can tell she a ride or die got alot trust in the driver

[@denislipp790]

Lord I Love Jamie’s Laugh 😂 My former Wife couldn’t handle the back roads in Capital Reef ! I. Took her from the start of the 4WD only tram to the end at the Pavement and back to Moab she wouldn’t even get in a 4wD vehicle again!🎉

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Hey Matt! My Jeep (Old Bob) has the exact same engine from Golen Engine Service that your Banana has. Three years ago when mine suddenly died on the trail it turned out to be a defective CPS (Crankshaft Position Sensor). The one I had in Old Bob was an aftermarket sensor from Amazon but once I installed a MOPAR sensor the problem was gone. Hope this helps.. love the show!

[@Treyorrrr]

OEM is definitely the way to go, but I've learned many times not to trust new parts either way.

[@SPHYNX99752]

New parts are made with less care and planned failure points.

[@UncleBildo]

random "Gly" sighting! Don't seen those in the wild that often. Good choice in viewing channels tho! Hope Bob's repairs keep him purring and faithful for years to come, man!

[@ReservedForFutureUse]

Put a scope on your sensor and see if it is actually sending pulses, and if it is, put a scope on where those wire end up on the ECU and ensure that it is actually getting to the computer. Could just be a broken wire or connector.

[@t-bear1863]

Yes sir. Eric O at SMA auto has proved this time and time again. OEM is best and just because a sensor is new doesn't mean it's good. Could be a hidden wire with the green crustys too.

[@hokieman78]

Matt, here's the simple gremlin that tormented my 2001 XJ with similar symptoms. It was a bad ASD (auto shutdown) relay. Seems it had a broken solder joint inside that caused an intermittent stall and no start. Drove the shop crazy. My sister gave me the car after it did it the third time on her. I diagnosed it in 30 minutes, and $27 later I had a new to me XJ. Hope this helps.

[@dualsportrider3221]

Won't give no bus

[@rogerslone9687]

Hi Matt, I had a 2000 xj that I couldn't get to stay running one time. it turned out to be a problem with the computer imobilizer recognizing the skim key and module. Long story short, I ended up buying a wrecked 98 xj that didn't have that crap on it and swapped the entire dash, all wiring harnesses in the engine compartment, changed over to distributor, and all electrical accessories to the 98 model. The jeep is still running great to this day. I know that sounds extreme, but it's a worse case scenario. I would put your jeep back together with the parts it rolled in there with and see if it ran. Then go from there before anything extreme. Thanks so much for mentioning the catastrophic damage that helene did to the mountains of nc. It will be years before the mountains get back to normal and probably months before they release a real death toll. I never miss an episode and love all you guys. Keep up the good work. Oh, and if you scrap the banana, I want it. Lol😂

[@thedukeofspeed]

Besides from obvious sensor failure, when this happens to me it is usually the loss of ground to one or another main component... If a component uses a bolt hole with ground tab , inspect it for electrolysis build up/corrosion. This is a real problem for some vehicles. FYI I sometime have had to add / splice a ground connection to a ground wire in the wire harness because nothing else worked, Also some wires work with a low voltage Paulse rather than constant power, these wires are delicate and should not be ignored during inspection, any little damage is huge to these wires, any small imperfection should be closely examined and tested/ replaced. For some people these problems are easy to diagnose because they will test things in a specific pattern, List's are available from ASE training manual's and probably available on the web? .. LOVE THE SHOW !!!

[@EdirtySicks]

Magnetic inductance sensors can be a real pain they send waveform signals in the form of low voltage power through the ground side and that signal is what the computer uses for fuel and spark mapping.

[@lukewarmtuna2768]

My thought as well. He’d better just call Eric O…

[@TrevorDennis100]

Shake proof star washers between connector and body/chassis will cut through any crud, and give you a good connection.

[@nutter85]

I'm going with just a bad new part. This has been a real problem lately. No quality control for any company

[@chrisjohnson5888]

I thought it could be a ground also, or the camshaft sensor that they put in it is bad, I had that happen before, I changed the fuel pump, but it was a bad camshaft sensor that i bought

[@j.d.9648]

Gotta say, today's vlog is all Jaymie! From her infectious laughter to her introduction of Team MORR'S new slogan. "Send It"!! Take a bow Jaymie! LOL!!

[@pizza7171]

Sorry to hear the Banana will not start. I had a similar problem with my 1992 Jeep XJ. It turned out to be a loose ground wire on the engine. It haunted me for months. Once the ground nut was tightened, I did not have an issue with starting since.

[@sk8xaq]

this gets my vote of odds

[@isaacfortner]

Yeah, a ground screw working loose makes the most sense why it would run fine on a job, and then not start afterwards.

[@Toyotafanatic-jr1rx]

Bad grounds and CKS are 98% the cause of a no start on the Jeep inline 6 in my experiences.

[@dennislink7957]

In my 60 years of playing with vehicles, Loose grounds have given me more problems than anything.

[@will.green.]

@@Toyotafanatic-jr1rx is the online 6 the new electric jeep?

[@A2Z-DIY]

OK Matt! Here’s a two-fer for you, Get the banana fixed and get a driver for the off-road games all at the same time. Get a hold of Eric from the KZbin channel. “ South Main Auto”. flying him out have him repair the banana and do a video on how he diagnosis it. He’s amazing. Love watching your channel Duane.

[@Herpaderp10]

I would LOVE to see Eric O. at the games! I just finished up his newest video before watching this one.

[@Grandamse1]

Yes SMA!!

[@Indalsman]

Oh baby!!

[@tomeisenmann6468]

If Eric can't fix it, no one can!

[@ITGuyOhio]

Eric is incredibly thorough. I would like to see him fix it, if he has time, seems like he's mostly busy.

[@jakekinkade6941]

For the Banana, from a long time viewer and certified mechanic: get a complete wiring diagram (from AllData or Shopkey would be best), and start checking all of the grounds. Normally, grounds break near where they bolt to, ex: to the frame, to the block, to the heads, to the chassis, and not in some obscure place inside the loom. My educated guess, based on learning from previous failures and limited information provided, is that the PCM ground has died of death. ALSO try different brands of sensors if it still throwing the same code. Ex: my 2018 Silverado (yes it has IFS, yes I stay on the pavement, Matt) will not accept certain O'Reilly's (brand name of Standard) sensors, it just throws codes and will not work. Good luck

[@chadclement7957]

You want a Mopar CPS. I tried multiple aftermarket and I like cheap parts, but it’s one of those parts. Also, it takes 10 mins to pull the entire engine wiring harness, unsheath it and go through the entire thing. I found numerous frayed wires on multiple XJ’s. It’s good piece of mind. Btw, my wife did go off-roading with me again after her run in with Casey. Thanks Matt!

[@politicalfisherman540]

What happened? And is there a video?

[@moonshinershonor202]

What!? Aftermarket HEMIs are the bee's knees! Lol

[@TrevorDennis100]

@@politicalfisherman540 And which Casey? There's Casey LaDelle and Casey Lofthouse. I am not a fan of either of them. Casey Lofthouse did a dirty trick on Matt Wetzel that led to Matt going to court. He had to pay a big fine, and it could have been a lot worse. Casey LaDelle comes across as an arrogant know all, and is a bit of a twat IMHO. Casey Lofthouse is also not quite right in the head. He used to break out singing like Leland when he bursts in singing Mairzy Doats in Twin Peaks. I blocked that Casey right after he shat on Matt, but I was already thinking he was becoming unhinged.

[@JuiceSpringsteen88]

@@TrevorDennis100 Casey LaDelle's entire shtick is to be somewhat controversial. He literally sells shirts that say "I hate Casey LaDelle!". The whole point is to get people talking about his KZbin channel (Like we're doing right now.).

[@TrevorDennis100]

@@JuiceSpringsteen88 Bugger! I guess he got one over on me then. I still think he is a smug know-all twat.

[@wewinky]

19:35 Jamie is now officially my favourite person. With that tone of voice Matt wasn't getting supper that night if he didn't send it.

[@OMFGSTFUWTFBOLILLO]

@@iridium8341 dinner

[@JavierPaz-p5c]

Hi Matt, I have truly enjoyed your videos for years. But this one really got me. You literally made me laugh out-loud when you said . . . " a Porsche, which is basically a Corvair." Then you took Jamie for a ride in the GT3-RS and watched as it put that Porsche smile on your face. Priceless! I am a Porsche owner and not an off roader but really enjoy you and your team's trials and tribulations. Thanks . . . wish you all the best.

[@ronaldvanhorn9558]

Can't help you with the Banana. But my wife and I were in Hurricane, Utah after going to Delicate Arches and many more national parks in Utah. It is a beautiful State and we had an absolute wonderful time while we were there. We stopped and had breakfast at the Rooster Run Cafe In Hurricane On Wednesday October 9th and Ashli was our waitress. She was is a wonderful person and she said she has met you and the gang. She said great things about you all. We are from the Buffalo, NY area. We drove by your shop but it looked like no one was around. I wouldn't have interfered with what you were doing anyway. But it we sure had a great time in the beautiful state of Utah. Everyone we met was so friendly and welcoming. Just got home Saturday night. After watching you you tube videos I can tell what a great and close knit and supportive family you are! The Lord bless you all.

[@Killswi7ch_ST]

Banana had a Cam sensor code: Replaced CMP and CKP. No Change. Check fuel pressure, spark, MAF [If it has one, Disconnect it and start], and compression. If you have a scan tool, monitor Cam/Crank signals while cranking. My quick test if it's fuel, is to run the engine with an alternative fuel and see if it runs.

[@russellhardin6446]

“Send it Mathew!” Best quote from Jamie EVER!!!

[@mathewfullerton8577]

I'll bet it's spelled "Matthew". Mine is "Mathew" and I haven't come across another with just one T and I am no spring chicken (as my use of that saying illustrates 😂).

[@DampActionRC]

O m g, Jaymie is AWESOME, she absolutely saved that roll. What an epic day with amazing people

[@jaspersmoorenburg8101]

@MattsOffroadRecovery The problem with the Banana not starting, could be a failing break pedal sensor. I hope thats the case because it's a easy fix! Kind regards, Jasper

[@gerardclarke8366]

i had the same problem with a 97 chevy s10 as you are having with the banana. its a bad ground in the wiring harness that plugs into the ECM. you have to have the wirng harnesses pin tested. i had mine done at tidewater electric in Virginia beach and that fixed it. cost me $700 around 6 years ago. youll get it right again. love your show.

[@curvy_polarbear]

I've owned my 1995 Jeep Xj "Charlene" for 11 yrs now. I work on her myself, I don't take her to a mechanic unless necessary. I've done everything from a tire change to half an engine rebuild. So, I thought I'd give my input on the Banana's starting problems: have you checked the neutral safety switch? When they start to go out, the vehicle doesn't know if it's in neutral or gear, and refuses to start. Sometimes they can be cleaned, sometimes they need replacement. I went through the whole process of wire diagnostics, changing the battery, starter solenoid, ignition switch, etc, before finding out about the Neutral Safety Switch. One thing that can help diagnosis this, is wiggling the shifter when trying to start the vehicle, pushing it towards park or neutral can help assist the start. If it does, then this is the issue. Hope this helps!!

[@RobB-z8o]

About the banana, while removing the cam sensor , ya gotta be careful how you remove and install the cam sensor, I wonder if he knocked the timing off while removing it or trying to wiggle it back in there ..., on the top of the sensor itself if you remove the body/plastic peice on top double check to make sure it's aligned there is a hole in the side of it and inside on the thing that spins, they must aligned, stick somthing in there to align the holes together, its like a tooth pick size hole basically, with the plastic body piece off, while standing on the passenger side directly facing the engine, look down in the hole of the block and make sure the oil pump Grove is basically perpendicular with the block slightly turned to the rear of the jeep just a hair, while putting the shaft of the sensor in there the helical gear will want to naturally turn that slot in the oil pump straight perpendicular with the block aligning the shaft of the cam sensor and slot of the oil pump together and the holes you aligned inside the sensor should be basically facing you directly, once aligned and put inside then put the plastic body piece back on,theres a few you tube videos of how to do this that are right on the money, its definitely critical to the engine firing, id also to make sure to buy mopar grade parts also.

[@duramaxdad]

Makes you appreciate idiot proof stuff.

[@toddhoffmaster6057]

That is exactly what it sounds like to me too. So many people get their new cam sensor and go to replace it and mess what you would thing to be a simple installation like on many other vehicles - but not on the Jeep 4.0.

[@RobB-z8o]

Yea gotta be careful pulling that out and putting it in... barely wiggle it at all and still double check the position after and before installing new one.

[@charlierumsfeld6626]

I had volunteered with Special O for about 20 years until Covid stopped everything for me. I refereed poly hockey games. Thanks for supporting the effort

[@justinjohnson5752]

It was cool how Matt gave a plug for Rory's recovery rope when he sells the same product.

[@CaptainKevin]

Not quite, Matt sells a 30-foot recovery rope. Rory's trail recovery rope is only 10 feet long.

[@ryandoyle4344]

Think it's 8' trail tow

[@CaptainKevin]

@@ryandoyle4344 Please tell Rory that, then, because he said it in his own video on his website that it was 10 feet.

[@Hyratel]

They're both Yankum iirc but customised

[@rickyborden3287]

When this jeep was brand new i was a tech at a jeep dealer. Spent weeks trying to diagnose a very similar problem. Long story short the instrument cluster was the problem. Can't remember the details now but somehow the cluster was robbing the 5 volt supply that every sensor on the vehicle uses. Check everything that has a five volt supply.

[@marinoechavarria3509]

Hello Matt. The problem with the Banana is the following. Your flywheel has a crack that has shifted it slightly clockwise. This failure happened during the last restart, which is why it ran perfectly before shutting off and then did not run at all during restart. The flywheel is what the crankshaft position sensor uses as a reference. The shift in the flywheel results in the computer reading top dead center incorrectly. Since the computer is still getting a signal from the crankshaft position sensor, it assumes that it is the cam sensor that is not sending the correct position. You will need to remove the transmission to see the damage to the flywheel. Once the transmission is off the problem will be obvious. I know it sounds like something that never fails, but trust me, this is the problem. Anyway, love your channel and say "Hey!" to peanut for me. That dog is the best. Best regards Marino Echavarria.

[@benhoffman6606]

The budget battle is genius! The best trucks to watch on a trail, is the cheap ones who struggle the most. Because you can't deny the best spirit, is a spirited drive!

[@williamd1891]

He who has the most "Send it" energy wins. Where's Hunter from Fab Rats at?

[@shortbuschauffeur6444]

Haven't seen Matt smile that big in a while. Nothing like an old truck to make you smile. Edit: the smile in the super car at the end is close.

[@knightlyjayful]

I love that Matt just sent the jalopy! Even if it broke, it still looked like fun. The betrayed look on his face at the first axle braking was so serious, and the joy during the rest of the drive was great!

[@RenaxTM91]

This is why

[@darrendoolan4906]

You know it’s going to be a great episode when Rory and his team turn up but that had me in stitches especially when old blue gets driven, Matt you and your family/team are fantastic community members with all the wonderful stuff you do and promote. I reckon Jamie and Kaitlynn should do a series of races like drag, nascar and off road rally!

[@YouTubeBinging]

This video has it all. It had all of my other faves on YT: Rory, Pecks, and Colt. Rory did a recovery, broke the MORR Turd, Katelyn crawling, and Jamie being a boss saying "send it" while later almost dying on the recovery of the Turd 😂 😅😅

[@jpearson1725]

Matt, I agree the crankshaft position sensor may be the issue I had that issue on an 87 Comanche and a 90 Cherokee. Also the harness actually went bad on the Comanche as well, wound up bypassing the harness and soldered and labeled all the wires, never an issue after that. Best of luck

[@joergarms1]

Oh men, this epis is full of hilarious parts. Great to see Rory, great guy with a good sense of humour. Matt and Rory should work together more often.

[@elginnelson7934]

Your videos keep me smiling all the way through even though I don't know anything about off-roading and car builds. Thank you for the pure enjoyment.

[@Laineycares]

We just love your channel. Thank you for all of your hard work and for having such a caring heart for those around you. You and your boys sure show guys how to be guys and how hard work is good for everyone. Please get more rest Matt, life has a way of slowing you down if you don't do it yourself. God Bless You and your family. We love and appreciate all of you and especially love Kaitlyn. So precious.

[@alcurtice]

I was great to see the Peck Brothers there! That mini wrecker is awesome! I think Jamie had the most fun out there with that jalopy!

[@elainemiller6765]

I loved Jamie's laugh, part fear and part fun. Great video.

[@azrwilkinson]

I just love watching all that you do! My most favorite channel on KZbin! Thanks Matt and family and friends!

[@JoshuaKoerner]

As a Porsche owner and fan, I’m extremely glad that y’all got to experience the GT3 RS. It’s an amazing of a machine. It’s something most of us will never be able to experience. I really hope y’all get those two in a racing series of some kind!

[@johnchedsey1306]

While I probably wouldn't ever buy a Porsche...I really would love to borrow that car for an afternoon on a curvy mountain road. Looks amazing.

[@JoshuaKoerner]

@@johnchedsey1306 we have a Boxster (986) and a Macan S. As far as sports cars go, my Boxster checks all my (pun incoming) boxes. We’ve taken it on road trips, daily drive it. It’s exciting enough for the relatives to ask for a ride when they come into town. I get to extract joy on my normal drives as long as there’s a corner or two I can try to maximize, including into the driveway. I picked it up cheap, and apart from the mechanical work I’ve put into it, it’s rock solid. Want a new suspension at some point, but that’s a want, not a need. Will stay OEM.

[@rodneysmart9774]

I liked how he hops and immediately gets comfy, one hand on the wheel, elbow out the window, like he's driving a $7000 Corvair.

[@andreinij]

I said it last year, but maybe this year... Destin from Smarter Every Day would be awesome in the offroad games. Not only is he entertaining, but I think he would be absolutely tickled to go crawling and would science the whole thing up really nicely - I think it would prove to be a great crossover for both his channel and his offroader's channel.

[@hermione6830]

Jayme at 31:20 picking the car by color is me. If it's purple, I want it. Matt's laugh at 33:00 is so wonderful. It's like when my granddaughter is playing and does belly laughs, it's just pure joy and makes you laugh too.

[@Bellboy40]

Matt: We're not going anywhere. Jamie: Yes we are. Send it! Send it Matthew.🤣

[@marvindebot3264]

LOL, yup, that was an order!

[@esousa486]

Jamie's LAUGH is "PRICELESS" ...... Jamie *ROCKS* !!!!! 😍😉👌👍👍👍👍👍

[@Mr.Blue987]

it was the "i almost died/ I'm in danger laugh"

[@monikazunker-mc4ni]

This video was the best. What a great way to start my Sunday. I love the crew you have with you right now, they just seem to click and get along so well. Thanks for the smiles and laughs. ❤❤❤

[@davidsidwell8749]

Really love how much you help out your community. Wish there was more people like you.

[@raycromwell2001]

Good video Matt. I would check the wiring harness of all off-roading that that thing does. You probably got a broken wire somewhere either. Going to the main fuse box underneath the The hood take the fuse box so I'll see if it's not corroded underneath where the wires come in. Also check the wiring harness going down the frame rail cuz if it's not communicating it's usually a broken wire or a bad module. Since you changed the crank sensor and the cam sensor I would say it's in the wiring

[@billbillinger2491]

20:55 That looks hot ... let's have Matt work on it. 😂 Jamie, "Wrecking this. It's super fancy." If that comment doesn't demonstrate their humble beginnings, I don't know what does. 💪🙂

[@ChrisBryant00]

Jamie's never said anything more serious than "Send it Matthew."

[@adamrehling6971]

Seeing Jamie's reaction to getting pulled off that rock is so different from a year ago. It's so awesome to see.

[@WolfDreamer1791]

I love the fact that ALL of Matt’s Family and Team are just so humble.

[@rickyborden3287]

Matt said it was hard, but this crew makes it look so easy. Katelyn has done a great job taking over Lizzie's hanging off the cliff duty! Nerves of steel!!

[@TheBigcatrider]

Lol ,"Send it, Mathew." Jamie is awesome.

[@janmartens7954]

These series are getting better, and better and better with every month…….. Man, I like to fly to Utah for the wrecker games, but livin in the Netherlands…….. can’t budget that with my three boys at home

[@calholli]

What always goes bad on those 4.0 Jeeps is the cam sensor cap. It has a little square magnet inside.. If you just pull the plastic cap and look under it, that magnet should be glued to the plastic cap... When it falls off, it will stick down inside the metal parts and cause your "new cam sensor" cap not to read correctly. So look for that. Another thing is the Crank sensor is very sensitive to the depth that it's mounted.. So pull the crank sensor and make sure the mounting surface is clean and flat and not rusty. between these two things, it should have no issues otherwise and is very reliable.

[@paulrobicheau9539]

I have had 2 things really stump me on the jeep.. you probably checked... crank sensor, had part of the magnet stuck inside on the fly wheel, between the tooth. Would not let it start. Also not sure if yours has the ASD system, auto shut Down. Drivers wheel well, relay box, top right rely goona green and break off, can't see it but pull the relay and you will. If you are equipped. Thanks matt live your stuff, wish I could afford your full subscription... hope you find the problum with the banana

[@iambossco]

About the Banana...Unplug it and plug it back in. That always works for my computers lol. seriously though, I know this is probably a stupid question, but have you checked the ground wire? We had a Taurus that suddenly died on us and we replaced a lot of things including the ECU and still wouldn't start. When we started chasing wires and connections, we found a broken ground wire. Once we fixed the ground wire the car fired right up. Or the starter could have been damaged during the recovery. "It's always the simple things that stump us the most". My Dads favorite saying.

[@oomwat6101]

Seriously Matt ... you need to try Snowrunner ... the desert edition, with the heavy wrecker and morrvair!! Even better would be if you could work with them to design a map which has some of the challenges from around the hurricane area built in, along with the MORR fleet. It would sell well - the main reason I started playing the game was because it was a bit like your videos!

[@jhhuntster]

Snowrunner Utah! I'd buy it. Hours of fun stuck in the sand and tipping over all the boulders. I started playing the game for the same reason as you. MORR

[@oomwat6101]

@@jhhuntster What I'd like to see is for them to work with Matt on creating missions that are reflective of actual off road recovery. Also I'd love to see them using real life Digital Elevation Model data from Utah/Arizona, likely stitched together so that things are closer together than in real life. The models for most of the vehicles are already there, albeit without the correct livery, and building the rest would be fairly straightforward. Maybe they could make it multiplayer so that you would have to take out several vehicles to get them out. Of course the fuel gauges would have to be iffy so that you often run out of fuel, and there needs to be a Mavericks in there too where you can pickup a victory pie!

[@EddNoll]

Loved to hear Jamie say. "SEND IT MATTHEW ".

[@stunick1573]

It's Trail Hero time. Rory walks in at the perfect time! Matt "Rory jump in", Matt no seat belt Rory buckles in. Then... cue the Peck Brothers next up Colt Builds it arrive! Fun video.

[@JohnSmith-tr4pr]

Coming from east coast guy who’s had 3 xjs- 2 of my 3 has been wiring. The other- I got a bad new sensor. Pinout from ecm to sensor- I bet there’s high resistance in 5v ref or ground. Also- check block ground. Good luck- love those jeeps

[@1974novavision]

Even with good crank and cam sensors. You will need a magnetic (reed) pulse to trigger the sensor. Check for damaged or missing magnets. I had this issue in the past on a jeep Cherokee flywheel. Magnet came out of hole when glue broke loose. Found magnet stuck to different location of the flywheel/flexplate.❤ good luck

[@jeffomalley100]

Awesome driving Jamie. That was a good save.

[@mbjeep7]

its the wire harness for the crank position sensor. check connector, and for broken or frayed wire. seen it many times

[@bretthibbs6083]

I agree. Kyle from Kylesvt was just dealing this with his xj and it was a frayed wire.

[@markm7311]

Also could be the fuel pump solenoid which is soldered to the circuit box. There is a work around with add-a-fuse wires. I just had the same thing with my 2013 caravan. There's a recall on it and mine actually had a dealer rework. I just had to replace the bypass solenoid the dealer installed. Good luck Matt!

[@pileogoo1189]

I had the same problem with mine. The bell housing damaged the wires.

[@anthonychimenti2908]

Sometimes sensor is bad from parts store also

[@BahWeepGranahWeepNiniBong]

That blower belt sound is pure music!

[@JuiceSpringsteen88]

I've personally repaired a Jeep YJ with a crank but no start problem that turned out to be a ECU failure. When the ignition was in the "on" position the check engine light wasn't illuminated. I checked for power on the appropriate pin on the ECU connector and found power. It turned out to be failed capacitors on the ECU. It was an easy and cheap fix, I just ordered some replacement capacitors off Digikey and soldered them onto the ECU. You may have a similar issue. The Jeep I fixed rolled into the shop in the fall for frame repairs and when it was reassembled in the spring it would no longer start. I know you said you swapped a "known good ECU" but it's entirely possible that sitting on the shelf the capacitors have failed due to them being discharged for so long (the newest XJ ECU has to be 20 years old at this point). At least that's what I assumed happened to the YJ I repaired after sitting for several months with the battery disconnected. Many similar vintage electronics have suffered capacitor failure. It really sets off a red flag when you said "We couldn't communicate with the ECU".

[@JacobEverist-g2p]

Hello Matt I have never commented on a video before but I have a 1989 Jeep XJ with a 1990 engine swapped into it. 2 years ago i was driving on the high way it shut off after hitting a small bump and would not start back up I replaced the Distributor, Cam Sensor, Crank Sensor, Ignition Coil, Wires, Plugs. Jeep had all brand new Ground cable, Positive cables. Went through the whole troubleshooting book and forums nothing helped turned I had a bad (Brand New) Crank Sensor they have to get a certain amount of Ohms or Voltage Reading I believe the shop I took it to said old part was reading like .48 and it needed to be .65 it has been a while so don’t quote me but they changed the part and it has ran perfect since so just because of a cheap part or a faulty part from a auto store it wouldn’t start at all just cranked.

[@christianellegaard7120]

The Heavy Wrecker is the most magnificent bit of Diesel Punk I have ever seen. It's no wonder the parts manufacturers want to show it off.

[@ryandoyle4344]

Driving billboard

[@MrKingdavis13]

Those Jeeps are known for breaking the plug on the long coil pack and causing them to randomly shut down. Since all 6 coils are built on a single assembly it sucks that there is no easy way to make them individual and you just have to replace the whole unit. Be careful with the plug because being too forceful with it will cause the same problem because the plastic is extremely easy to crack. Good luck.

[@duramaxdad]

Would that allow it to run, then not run when restarting?

[@nealesmith1873]

Might as well change the coil pack. Matt has plenty of money, so it’s not like an average guy trying to solve the problem as cheaply as possible.

[@MrKingdavis13]

@@duramaxdad It can if it is making intermittent connection then losing it again. I had a jeep do that one time that would start if it was pointed downhill but would just crank any other time and I replaced quite a bit before finally doing the coil pack because at the time is was pretty expensive and ended up being the last ditch effort.

[@duramaxdad]

@@MrKingdavis13 perfect. So u would recommend Matt to check the spark when cranking? To avoid launching the parts cannon.

[@duramaxdad]

@@MrKingdavis13 Sounds like your Jeep liked going downhill.

[@Cobysant]

It’ll never be the end for the banana

[@Kevin-ti3rz]

Right there are more than one clone. Robby's and you know someone has watched this channel and built one just like it .

[@joshuafrost6496]

Truth!

[@abertzaleharroaii7449]

Banana is a legend, but I like the morvair too...

[@Gantzz321]

someone needs to call Trevor

[@Kevin-ti3rz]

@@Gantzz321 right I seem to remember him having a problem with the Banana's wiring that was super simple ✓

[@cdeprima1209]

Guys run electric cooling fans on those Corvairs, at least for drag racing. Put in cylinder head temp gage; redline for temp is 400-500 deg. max! Maximize timing without knock, use high octane and octane booster! 16s were better than I thought! ;)

[@TheJimmyswint]

Replaying "send it Matthew" in my head makes me smile. They way Jamie laughs her nerves off is contagious as well

[@Casualfan94]

33:23 You know Scott from Driver61 (KZbinr participant on the last off-road games) have KZbin series where they invited regular people to do fast lap using sports car and beat his lap on regular car. maybe Jamie and Caitlyn could be guess there 🤞

[@MJBclassics]

I'm the electrical guy at my shop and although I'm not familiar with Jeeps, I always start with the basics. Verify ALL powers and grounds to the ECM!

[@ryandoyle4344]

Especially grounds; Grounds are prone to vibration causing loose/weak connection.

[@aegismule13]

ive found on heeps if it isnt the CPS its ground

[@MJBclassics]

I didn't want to make a lengthy original post, but I've had plenty of no starts come from corroded grounds and broken power wires here in Michigan! Surprisingly, it's usually wiring rather than components from my experience.

[@enordquist1]

Then verify all signals are a) getting to ECU, b) only on the pin they're supposed to (2 signal wires shorted together. With the Bannana's history of mods and off-road adventures look for stressed wires, chafing on anything melted, frayed, etc. Could get @Autotechmike Michael Pfeffer to run the games, and he could science it out for you.

[@ChrisTesch87]

Love when Mr. Irish comes to pay a visit to MOOR!

[@Tullerkc]

I remember Matt was once ask something about how much he would do to keep the Banana and he said he would use everything on it! That was when I got the most recent for him because it really shows it’s not just a car for him but more than that and he takes care of it🙏

[@Shawn-d5n]

The Banana is awesome. I sold cars in the early 80’s. I worked at Osborn AMC JEEP RENAULT. We had the only offroad test track in Colorado. The two Cherokees were always in the shop so people couldn’t go. I offered up my personal CJ7 and took people on the course. They were so impressed that I sold many Jeeps this way same as an AMC Eagle. 😂😂❤❤❤

[@kevbev1524]

MATTMAN having some fun with Ol' Blue 💙. Thanks for sharing Rory. ❤

[@DampActionRC]

Matt's Off Road games seems like that party to end all epic partys, bring a friend

[@88ryanwest]

35:04 -I just had similar issues with my ZJ with a 4.0. I changed Neutral Safety Switch (wiring portion) and Cam Position Sensor. Good luck guys.

[@simpledj509chromo7]

After reading through these comments regarding the Banana, all I can say is I love my 12v more than ever. Give me fuel and a hill and the truck will run. I can do an acceptable job by most standards wiring lights and accessories but beyond that I'm out of my element when it comes to electrical. Hopefully Matt can get it figured out. I'd drop a 4bt in my 01' Outback if I could. Electronics are not my thing.

[@GR-qv7yf]

I have a 89 XJ. I bought it as a non-starting vehicle. I replaced the Standard Ignition 25 Amp 5 Terminal Starter Relay - SR123 and it started right up! You probably already did this, but that’s by 2 cents.

[@rickdeschenes1598]

It was so fun watching, listening to, Jamie laughing 🤣

[@jeffsomers28]

Matt, Call Ivan at Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostics. Right up his alley.

[@machine7767]

Great fellow youtuber suggestion for fixing cars. You could also have him on the off road games

[@riaanlouw1874]

@@machine7767 I did see he was watching Rory's channel (he left a comment), where they did the FERD recovery with the Suzi yesterday. Ivan also has one of those "stock" Suzi's.

[@IrrationalDiversions]

"Russian Fix, NO Parts Required", Ivan

[@scotty281976]

I second this

[@michelbrodeur6055]

You and Rory have a great relationship as business owners and friends nice to see that.

[@ggfab8485]

You guys are awesome! common for the timing to jump a tooth when shut off with those 4.0. I have seen it happen to several motors now.

[@lewismedlock1]

I'm the original owner of an "96 XJ. It looks great, and only has 137k miles on it. But now it won't idle, and my mechanic can't find a computer for it. It runs great otherwise. I Took some slack out of the throttle cable, and bumped the idle up a little. It some times Idle's a little high, but if I blip the throttle, it will drop back down. So I sorta fixed it for 25 cents.

[@mkeolver]

A Matt's Off-Road Recovery multicade cabinet, very nice. 😎

[@DirkCrous]

The content is just getting better and better. Best channel on here.

[@johnparker9139]

Been watching y’all for a while and I love seeing the growth.

[@highcountrystories]

Matt. I had the same issue with my 01 TJ!! I finally loosened all of my grounds I could find and scraped them off clean and shiny re tightened them. And it instantly fired up!! I had gotten a new pcm and all sensors and it still had no fire etc. I had just replaced the motor and transmission abd and this problem slowly got worse!! Anyway grounds!! Wire brush... Screw driver etc . Scrape your grounds off!! 😅