NOCO Boost Plus GB40 Winter Test & Stolen Catalectic Converter - Christmas Eve In The City🤠😂

Testing out the NOCO Boost Plus GB40 in -30 temperatures on my old RAV4. Does it work? Lets see how this boost works in Canada in the winter!
What an event! Poor RAV4 is getting abused in the city, it has seen -40c temps and now parts are being cut off it 😂. That what happens in the city, say good by to your catalectic converter!
HOHOHO In The City ⛄🤮

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thanks for the comments everyone. Many of you have mentioned that I need to pressed the "i" button to override the safety system on the battery booster. I haven't tested it yet but I'm sure it will work and it will test it when I pick up the next time.

[@roadkingrider6532]

This, yes think if you had pressed the i the second attempt, it probably would have worked.

[@HM_RELOADED]

Most people don't realize that according to the Noco GB40 manual, and our experiences on our countless portable jump starter videos, if the power indicator lights are chasing on the Noco, that means the unit senses that there is a battery (Because battery has more then around 8 Volts in battery) and there is NO need to push the Boost button. Now, if the Noco power indicator lights are not chasing that means the Noco doesn't sense that there is a battery (Because battery has Less then around 8 Volts), therefore you Must push the Boost button and bypass the security features so the Noco will deliver constant full power. The Noco GB40 does not have preheat technology, therefore it most likely will not be able to jump start in -40 F. The Noco GB40 will jump start in down to -4 F according to specs. if the weather is below -4F, the Noco GB40 unit would have to warm up a little before it will jump start, that's if the Noco was literally frozen beyond -4F. Just wanted to share some knowledge and personal experiences we have had. FYI, the Noco GBX series has preheat technology that should jump start in down to -40 F. Keep up the great work with your videos.

[@hardtruth2039]

You have to push the override button on the GB40 when the battery is that low. I picked up 2 of the GBX150’s on an Amazon cyber Monday deal for $226 each. Great piece of kit.

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thanks for the info, I will definitely try that, If the car's not totally dismantled and stolen lol. I paid $135 CDN for this one on Amazon

[@KentuckyRanger]

Yep, I was going to say the same thing... Pretty much all jump packs have this as a safety feature. If the system doesn't detect a voltage, it won't turn itself on, hence the override button.

[@nancysmith4529]

They were doing that in my area to. They caught them was selling for substances! We’re in the polar vortex! I have something similar in each vehicle. Jimmy this was a very interesting video. I hope you catch them.

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thanks Nancy 👍. Stay warm! It's warming up here now, so Christmas will be great! I hope I catch them too 😉🍺👍

[@theronfairley4159]

Should’ve tried manual boost mode. Before commenting that the product does not work.

[@jpgardensdevon]

Noco boost has a override function for when the safety system doesn’t detect the battery next time try pressing the info button that should turn the safety off Happened to me

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Great info, I'll definitely try that. Thanks for the comment 👍🍺

[@kevinc8026]

You think maybe the power override would have fixed the issue?

[@markanderson7086]

Hold Down the I!!! It manually overrides it to convert all power

[@loadi2865]

Did you not read the instructions...Hold Down the I!!! It manually overrides it to convert all power

[@Bonswally]

you need to push that override button in many situations on the gb40

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thanks for the comment and info 👍

[@wilwilliamson8831]

Hiya Jimmy, I had the GB70 in my Landrover , you called it the information button but it’s the safety protocol override button. The GB detects voltage even in a low battery so will allow you to use it but in a dead battery it won’t. Hence if dead battery hit the override button and it will push the amps out, it’s supposedly to stop people from electrocuting themselves ( my GB70 that’s 2000 amps) have fun, yes we have scumbags in all our countries, merry Christmas to you and your family ❤️ from the UK

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thanks my friend, that makes total sense. Will definitely redo the video when it's -30 out(next week :) Thanks for the Christmas wishes and right back at you, Merry Christmas to you and family 🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@bwcok7947]

Give me a cabin and miles of mountain forest with only a jeep trail. The closest tar chipped road could be about 40 miles away in all 360° directions. No cities for me either.

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

100 percent my friend 👌

[@craigrobertson6082]

The amusing skits for the explanations were the kicker! Sorry to hear about the potatoheads. Hope Christmas went well.

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Haha, thanks Craig! Christmas went great and hopefully they didn't take other parts off the car while I was eating turkey!

[@Xanthopteryx]

Booster tip: Turn off EVERYTHING that you can (lights, fans and so on) before you start the booster. Then if very depleted, let it sit on for a while (turns off after 60 seconds i think, then start it again) and then try. And as people have said, when it does not recognize a battery (needs above 3V) then use override and it will provide continuously. And the same as above - turn off first, then let it sit a while before trying.

[@stevearita3267]

Sorry to hear about your cat converter, that really is a bummer! Glad you were able to finally get the RAV started though. 500K miles on the 4Runner, I just about fell out of my chair when I saw that in your video! I just bought a similar jump starter, made by Lion, hopefully will work when I need it, your right though, being lithium, they hold their charge for at least a year. Moving to see your next video!

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Haha, thanks Steve! Steeling catalyptic converters is a bit of a thing it seems. This RAV4 won't be getting a new one, that's for sure. Yup, that 4Runner just keeps going and going 🤠🍺👍

[@matthewgross6958]

Happening like that in the US too. Glad I live in the country!!!! Call Trudeau’s office and thank him! Better pass that safety inspection though!!!

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Can't say Trudeau outloud or I'll puke 🤢🤮. You got it Matthew, cites suck huge ass 🤠

[@Steven-qi4gm]

Sorry to see that. I have a hybrid in the uk and it’s a worry here also. I have what’s called a cat guard to at least try and make it more difficult to take it as the can’t access the pipe. Also you can override the boost on the jump start which is for situations like yours with a complete flat battery. It’s called manual override that comes from pressing and holding the red❗️

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thanks for the info and comment. Thanks to yourself and other KZbinrs who commented, I got my RAV4 out of there and used the override button. It worked like a charm. I'm getting a straight pipe welded on instead of a cat next Tuesday. No more catalytic converters for me. 👍🍺🤠

[@Steven-qi4gm]

@@JimmyMeatwhistle good to hear 👍🏻 it’s a shame as we buy Toyotas because they are economical and reliable but then thieves come alone and spoil that.

[@kenbell8752]

Hey, too bad about the catalytic being stolen. That sucks. Anyway, Merry Christmas amigo!

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thanks Ken! Have an awesome Christmas 🍺👍

[@LeslieIanRamos]

Try to override next time. Worked with ours. 7 Cars boosted inn a week.

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thanks buddy. A few others mentioned that as well and I'll definitely try it next time. 👍👌🍺

[@robertmiller5789]

I thought that dirt bag thievery only happened here in the lower 48😂. Glad you got your car started. Merry Christmas!

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Merry Christmas to you too, Robert, hope you have an awesome day. We have tons of cretins up here and the catalytic converter thing is at epidemic proportions....

[@misterz2719]

I have the same booster, it has saved my butt many times, and sometimes it didn't work either, I never figured out why, only thing I could think of is batteries were too low on power, the stealing is all over, they should get there nuts cut off and they might learn a lesson, merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thanks buddy 👍. Someone mentioned to reset it, you hit the info button, and then it will boost it properly. Will try that next time for sure. Agreed, the nuts must go!

[@misterz2719]

@@JimmyMeatwhistle yes , the reset , think mine has a boost button, it's getting old but still works, I had the big snap on jumper, it must have weighed 28 pounds, and it kept de charging , paid to much , so hauling the lighter jumper on trips or motorcycles is very nice.

[@paulcaskey]

Merry Christmas!

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Merry Christmas Paul! Have a great day!

[@davidjmcintyre5981]

If your battery is completely flat the NOCO will not work. It’s in the instructions manual. It’s frustrating I know as I learned this the hard way… Keep the vids coming. Any cabin days planned??

[@ChrisM-u2c]

I am far from knowledgeable about vehicles, but I have heard that sound when turning the key. It sounds like a bad starter motor. Just bought this unit today. Fully charged and ready to go.

[@MonoBrawI]

I’m half a world away and cat theft is rampant here as well and I hear that fuel theft is having a resurgence - useless scumbags gotta eat too I guess. Anyway - probably an obvious point but I hope you’re not keeping that booster in the car in winter. It won’t tolerate discharge far below freezing and charging at that temp can damage the cells. It’s a PITA but best to keep it warm inside the house when not in use.

[@rajeevpushkar]

Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Merry Christmas my friend 🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@jerrysberrys3415]

an information button lmfao

[@sheldondyck8631]

Nothing I own has a catalytic converter so I don’t have to worry about that lol. I had a Nioco booster once. It crapped out after a year. I must’ve bought a dud cause I only used it maybe twice and then it no longer worked. Biggest waste of money I’ve ever spent.

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Yeah, it's pretty nasty that I need a Is catalytic converter for the out of province inspection, but it will gets stolen the next day lol 🤮

[@sheldondyck8631]

@@JimmyMeatwhistle if the O2 sensor is before the cat you can delete it after the inspection. Just find a good used one and have it clamped in place. Once it’s registered just have a piece of pipe put in.

[@ritchie7135]

hey meat sorry about the cat. I had my 97 f350 out of province inspected was from bc also. No cat just straight piped and they passed it. Could try it the worse they could say is no.

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Thanks Richie 👍. Will definitely try that. Don't want a new one dangling around thats for surev😡.

[@Tehilliym]

💯 gtfo of the cities

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

Agreed 👍 🍺🤠

[@myklallen7184]

488k miles or 488000 km???

[@annettegray1843]

🤬🤬 I hope the thieves get frostbite

[@JimmyMeatwhistle]

At the very least Annette 🤠👍🍺.

[@ronaldshank736]

I got one of these to mainly jump a riding mower and could not get it to work with a completey dead battery, I was watching a Project Farm comparison video he connected the negative cable turned on the jumper then pressed the overide button then connected positive cable and it worked for me.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIOpqHiLp8SJoMU

[@arunas2115]

what a bullshit video. when you plug the booster to the battery and if the white LED is not ON, it means the battery has less than 2V. In this case you MUST use the red manual override button (!) on your booster to get shit done. Just read the manual, dude.

[@philc824]

nogo boosters are crap.

[@auck1969]

The little ass hats are pulling that crap here in the States. Catching them in the act would be a great way to relieve stress. 😂 Hey, I bought the Lokithor 2500 peak amperage model 401X with preheat technology and the thing is unbelievably amazing. It's got way more power than advertised. I've left it in my trunk in 30 below degree weather here in Minnesota. You hook the thing up and give it appropriately 2 minutes to heat up and boom, you're good to go. I wouldn't buy anything else for a cold environment. It jumped a 8 L. diesel in well below zero first shot. It sits in my trunk all winter. The cables that come with it are as thick as hotdogs and it has 100 watt fast charging in and out. I can charge it from empty in under an hour. It'll fast charge all your devices. Oh and it has the boost bypass. It's a beast at 120 dollars on Amazon.