Chevy Silverado With A Very Extended Crank - Other Shop Gave Up

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@jgreitz
@jgreitz Ай бұрын
Never a stupid video! Very informative. Something so miniscule as 1/16" of rust can make such a huge difference. Thank you.
@letthechipsfly7620
@letthechipsfly7620 Ай бұрын
True with abs sensors as well.
@digi3218
@digi3218 Ай бұрын
Yeah that's first thing I thought of.. the wheel speed sensors​@@letthechipsfly7620
@RB-qq1ky
@RB-qq1ky Ай бұрын
@@jgreitz Yes! absolutely. I read in one of the tech publications about a Nissan, where the ‘cage’ around a Hall Effect crank sensor had been discarded in the course of an engine rebuild. The missing cage distorted the magnetic field around the sensor enough to cause a crank-no start concern
@drunkingsailor2359
@drunkingsailor2359 Ай бұрын
So long as your unit didn't get rust jacked on that rusty ole Chevrolet.
@tatertots-n-soup
@tatertots-n-soup Ай бұрын
Oh it was more than a 1/16 in. Just all he had left to show you has the main piece of scaling(oxygen+poullen+dust in the atmosphere oxided on the surface and corroding into it) left from most of it crumbling away. I'm certain most of it poofed into red dust
@robstickland6133
@robstickland6133 Ай бұрын
I worked in the technical departments of two car manufacturers as a troubleshooter diagnostic tech and I can tell everybody watching here that this guy has great process to find faults! Firstly, he takes great care to look up CORRECT information for the exact model, and then takes time to understand how the system works and what the “fail” parameters are. These are the fundamentals that everyone should use. Also, using good equipment relevant to the component and possible issues as well as his EYES……… Fantastic, informative stuff, I commend him.
@jwitt513
@jwitt513 Ай бұрын
Yeah, I think the mechanics from the other shops don't try to understand how the system works.
@simonsackett
@simonsackett Ай бұрын
I've learned so much from him, and all for free!
@moehoward01
@moehoward01 Ай бұрын
A whole bunch of experience doesn't hurt.
@harrylister804
@harrylister804 Ай бұрын
Eric O. gets lots of well deserved praise for great diagnostic methodology. His videos explain his reasoning, but it's helpful to spell it out like you did. It's why I read comments.
@LibertyOrD___h
@LibertyOrD___h Ай бұрын
ALL DATA is worth every penny
@charlesbeaumont1675
@charlesbeaumont1675 Ай бұрын
Not every one is aware of the possibility of "rust jacking" Thank you for the video
@alex10294
@alex10294 Ай бұрын
Wheel speed sensor goes bad and is still bad after you put in a new one? It's high on the list.
@grimreaper3620
@grimreaper3620 Ай бұрын
Chevy Thunder 💥⚡️💥⚡️
@sartainja
@sartainja Ай бұрын
You got to take a shot of Wild Turkey Bourbon when Eric says “Chevy Thunder”. “Gobble, Gobble!”
@suzylarry1
@suzylarry1 Ай бұрын
when scraping crust , could you put a air hose in the hole/socket for the sensor thus blowing all the crust out at the tec's face ! Good find the crust !! Now put that little crusty on a piece of tape and stick it on the invoice !
@helgew9008
@helgew9008 Ай бұрын
That hole goes right into the inside of the engine, doesn't it? That's why is has an O-ring on it.
@johnmcdonough955
@johnmcdonough955 Ай бұрын
If the sensor is mounted vertically from the top or the rust jacking is so extraordonary or in such a position relative to old plastic as to make rust removal awkward; can positive air pressure be applied or would a carefully applied wad be the go to to avoid engine ingestion of larger rust flakes? There a point where the tech must risk the plastic to gain access? Hard to gauge on an old rusty car I suppose.
@onejohn2.26.
@onejohn2.26. Ай бұрын
This was not a dumb video, this was a very good video, because who would think about the clearance on the sensor?
@dss8345
@dss8345 Ай бұрын
Wheel speed sensors are another case where improper clearance can cause all kinds of issues.
@D2O2
@D2O2 Ай бұрын
Anyone who has worked with hall effect sensors knows this is a common issue.
@ferrumignis
@ferrumignis Ай бұрын
@@D2O2VR sensors are also sensitive to air gap.
@riverflyswatter
@riverflyswatter Ай бұрын
Dodge Dakota had a shim kit for the 2000 4.7L cam sensor. The kit is not available you’ll have to make your own. .010 or .022 , .033 , .047 just pick one. If you’re wrong you’ll start throwing injector codes p204-209 Good luck
@D2O2
@D2O2 Ай бұрын
@@ferrumignis Even more so
@peterhodgkins6985
@peterhodgkins6985 Ай бұрын
NOT a stupid video by any stretch. Damned good 'evidence-based' troubleshooting!
@ekop1778
@ekop1778 Ай бұрын
21.11 NO ENGINE HUMPING ON KZbin ,JUST KIDDN
@littleshopintheshed
@littleshopintheshed Ай бұрын
Reluctor wheel to the cam sensor: “Can you hear me now? How bout now?”
@darrylr
@darrylr Ай бұрын
Exactly, the "woop-de-woop"
@alveus8205
@alveus8205 Ай бұрын
This video has everything. Gulf hat, lawnmower guy, squeaky stool, bad wires. Only halfway through and waiting for Mrs. O to make an appearance.
@deplorablelibertarian
@deplorablelibertarian Ай бұрын
I'm convinced that the lawnmower guy waits for Eric to start filming, and then runs to his riding mower. It's intentional.
@aaronreihl39
@aaronreihl39 Ай бұрын
Just need the air compressor & furnace kicking on, and the phone a ringin
@MrMebigfatguy
@MrMebigfatguy Ай бұрын
i was hoping she'd sneak in and honk the horn.
@kmtischer
@kmtischer Ай бұрын
Don't forget the "Hook in the Ding Dong"
@thermalreboot
@thermalreboot Ай бұрын
Nah, too much missing, where's the Fluid Film and the BrakeKleen sound effect? No cat scan either.
@rickblanchette
@rickblanchette Ай бұрын
I was screaming " Luna Wants In " and you couldn't hear me. Now I know what to look for on my 2500HD if it ever happens. Great job.
@hightechcarpentry
@hightechcarpentry Ай бұрын
These are AWESOME trucks. My 2004 2500HD never lets me down; towing, plowing, hauling tools and equipment. I've owned several of them and found they're very consistent. When an issue comes up, I've usually fixed it before or it's at least well documented online so I know right where to look.
@better_than_nothing
@better_than_nothing Ай бұрын
This was not a dumb video. This is a masterclass in what separates a good mechanic from a great mechanic. It was well worth the 30 minutes. I would have never guessed that rust jacking would create a large enough air gap for it to malfunction the cam sensor. Great job and thanks for the lesson.
@sartainja
@sartainja Ай бұрын
Eric => The 🐐of rust repair mechanics on GM trucks. Amen!
@akshonclip
@akshonclip Ай бұрын
The ECM senses current flow through the 12v power wire to the cam sensor in order to inhibit the fuel pump relay. The test light was mimicking a load so it turned on the fuel pump. This is why the cam sensor is powered from the computer. Its a fuel pump safety item. DOT requires all vehicles to shut down the fuel pump when the engine is not running regardless of ignition key position.
@stephenshaw67
@stephenshaw67 Ай бұрын
Thanks for clearing this question up!
@floorpizza8074
@floorpizza8074 Ай бұрын
Great information, thanks for sharing. The amount of knowledge you guys have just blows me away.
@ThunderbirdRocket
@ThunderbirdRocket Ай бұрын
Thanks
@RB-qq1ky
@RB-qq1ky Ай бұрын
@@akshonclip I’ve seen it done in quite a neat way back in the pre-electronic & carburettor era using a changeover relay operated by the oil pressure switch swapping the supply to the fuel pump from the crank circuit to the ignition circuit.
@dddevildogg
@dddevildogg Ай бұрын
@@RB-qq1ky Honda was one place they did that well into the 90's.Bad solder joint on the pcb of the fuel pump relay way way under the dash Easy fix,once you know it.Car could run for months then act up no-start
@carolriley9392
@carolriley9392 28 күн бұрын
Its so refreshing to see someone that actually believes in troubleshooting ! 9 out of 10 times, it's never the pcm, but instead all the sensors and connections going to the pcm.
@mh70ss
@mh70ss Ай бұрын
Makes you wonder whether the original cam sensor was actually bad to begin with, since you have never replaced one? Guess we will never know. But I'm sure Ivan is giving you a thumbs up!
@mrbill8542
@mrbill8542 Ай бұрын
The master wire whisperer does it again !!! Saving folks money left and right !! NICE !!
@tonygristina4860
@tonygristina4860 Ай бұрын
I'm here for the classic Gulf cap.
@glenjamindle
@glenjamindle Ай бұрын
The Jeep hat was the classic.
@c.e.anderson558
@c.e.anderson558 Ай бұрын
With the needle in the brim. .
@RB-qq1ky
@RB-qq1ky Ай бұрын
@@c.e.anderson558 * ‘T’ pin 👍
@scottzehrung4829
@scottzehrung4829 Ай бұрын
My grandpa retired from Gulf, he was a WWII B-17 Pilot and quite the man. Miss you Bish.
@DK-lq8nj
@DK-lq8nj Ай бұрын
definitely NOT a dumb video! Every time I watch, I learn, re-learn, re-see, re-impress upon my brain the things I forget. If you want to call them dumb videos, then please keep making dumb videos because they all help us dumb guys. ... if all that rambling makes any sense... Keep up the good work!!
@jamespeterson686
@jamespeterson686 Ай бұрын
This is the difference between a real technician and a parts changer. Great video! Thanks
@renaldonormani6646
@renaldonormani6646 Ай бұрын
I can’t believe how happy I am watching you diagnose and never giving up Eric. And here is another example of your brilliance. Thanks so much man!
@MBoyer-ng6ok
@MBoyer-ng6ok Ай бұрын
Rust never sleep... and with NY plow trucks, the rust drinks Red Bull and chain smokes till it corrodes every line and connector... Then it is time to visit South Main.
@sartainja
@sartainja Ай бұрын
If not for General Motors vehicles and rust, Eric would be out of business.
@jamespfitz
@jamespfitz Ай бұрын
Mmmm, Red Bulls and Camels. Let's go to the zoo!
@rider547
@rider547 Ай бұрын
This was NOT a dumb video. As usual it shows how a proper method of troubleshooting will always lead you to the root cause of the problem. Excellent work! 👍🏻
@georgeatech1965
@georgeatech1965 Ай бұрын
I don't care how much you much you belittle your skills, you are a genius. Okay, you don't like that word...you are very, very good at your job.
@thefast100
@thefast100 Ай бұрын
Impossible to make a dumb SMA video! Sharing your thought process on troubleshooting anything is gold. Thank you!
@erice9536
@erice9536 Ай бұрын
I have an 04 like that with no rust and 285K, came from the desert. Always going to school at the south main academy.
@jeffjankiewicz5100
@jeffjankiewicz5100 Ай бұрын
There's your problem Lady! A rust jacked sensor! That was quite a thick chunk of rust. That lady may get one more season out of that rust bucket. Btw, I'm a Chevy guy. Nice fix.
@bearg4019
@bearg4019 Ай бұрын
The first time in my life I've seen rust keep a vehicle from starting....in 50 years I've never seen this...COMMON SENSE WINS AGAIN 🏆 👏
@AxlesGarage
@AxlesGarage Ай бұрын
I ran into a similar problem with a 2005 Chevrolet 5.3. It had an extended crank however if you immediately stopped cranking and cranked again it would start on the second attempt. Apparently it would flip-flop 180° as a default in the PCM based on a bad cam signal. The cam sensor was new aftermarket then replaced with a new OEM same problem however no rust jacking. Several months of research as a backyard mechanic gave me no results. I came across an old obscure Chevy forum post where someone spoke about this problem specifically it was the only reference to this problem I could find anywhere on the Google tubes. As it turns out sometime after 2006 when GM’s switched past the GMT 800 series GM redesigned the cam sensor and the aftermarket followed suit. The redesign of the cam sensor works in the later models post GMT 800 Lt style engines however they have issues when used in the older vehicles. I sourced an old OE cam sensor from a junkyard problem solved. GM tried to consolidate their parts line and the aftermarket followed and now good cam sensors are not available for the early models. U pull it for the win. I did a video on it explaining in detail on my KZbin channel axles garage.
@kellygiddens3356
@kellygiddens3356 Ай бұрын
I Repaired one of these that the harness on the driver's side got to close to the exhaust manifold and had melted all the wires together. Went to the junkyard and got that harness and rerouted it away from the manifold, all was good.
@12lovenos12
@12lovenos12 Ай бұрын
Love the videos. As a mobile mechanic - I listen to Eric in the background nearly daily- the bits stick in my brain…saved my bacon more than once
@littleshopintheshed
@littleshopintheshed Ай бұрын
Thank you for all your videos. Can’t even begin to tell you how awesome you are, and how reading schematics is a huge help that I have always overlooked until watching your channel. Thank you.
@JeRKII
@JeRKII Ай бұрын
You keep referring to this as a stupid video but in all honesty this is a huge win mostly for the customer but WOW !!! i wouldn't have thought about this and obviously neither did the other shop.. HUGH win all the way around. Thank you sir
@Bobbywolf64
@Bobbywolf64 Ай бұрын
For sure. Lots of other folks, and shops would have thrown another new cam sensor at it. Likely a more expensive GM sensor, and the problem would have remained. If the sensor was in the front, most would have picked up on the rust jacking, but back there, you were going on experience looking for that. It was a great fix.
@chrissiano381
@chrissiano381 Ай бұрын
No video you make is dumb in my opinion. These are very informative teaching videos.
@stu8575
@stu8575 Ай бұрын
Said the rust jacked cam sensor - "Me crank you long time" 😉
@richardcranium5839
@richardcranium5839 Ай бұрын
and yes she read that with squinted eyes lol joe
@techdude2000
@techdude2000 Ай бұрын
As usual, great detective work. None of your vids are boring or useless. This was another learning experience for those that live in the rust belt and an eye opener for those that don’t.
@jhonditch4269
@jhonditch4269 Ай бұрын
extended crank was a feature to have oil get to correct places just like pre filling an oil filter.
@janetcoursey6756
@janetcoursey6756 Ай бұрын
There are no dumb video! They all offer information on the process! Without that it’s easy to miss the problem just like the other shop did! As always I think you Rock!
@dennisharr163
@dennisharr163 Ай бұрын
This was honestly a great video. The common fella would have never figured out a 1/16" piece of rust was the culprit. You are the wizard sir.
@athletikonaol
@athletikonaol Ай бұрын
That was so good I could almost hear the chevy song playing at the end...
@JeffWinter1
@JeffWinter1 Ай бұрын
Was that "Like a rust...🎶"?😂
@jamesricc5650
@jamesricc5650 Ай бұрын
Always informative. Same principle as when the ABS sensors get rust underneath. Most are going after the sensor and not the corrosion. That’s why you’re the best!
@kn4cc755
@kn4cc755 Ай бұрын
And the process of changing the sensor clears the buildup of rust and then the new sensor seats properly so, yeah it's fixed but the new part was never required.
@richardcranium5839
@richardcranium5839 Ай бұрын
i was looking at my sensor on my 2000 f150 2wd. it can rust jack till the cows come home but because of the design it will never fail because of it.
@tom5cox
@tom5cox Ай бұрын
Enjoyed watching you do the repair ‘blind’. Years ago as a young mechanic I watched an old timer replace a water pump completely blind. I was in awe. Watching you, I still am…
@rowlandpichey6602
@rowlandpichey6602 Ай бұрын
For mechanics down south who don't deal with salt and rust, videos like this are an eye opener!!! Great Video!!
@BeingInTheMessiah
@BeingInTheMessiah Ай бұрын
I always put the hat on backwards after it falls off, sends the vibe I'm up close and personal with my work and it was probably a PITA
@mazzg1966
@mazzg1966 Ай бұрын
Hey there Eric, loved the "just saw a squirrel" comment...one of my favorites to use! Thanks for the education!
@paulc38125
@paulc38125 Ай бұрын
From what you said about not replacing a cam sensor on those before, the OEM original was probably good, just rust jacked.
@tiredted33
@tiredted33 Ай бұрын
A tip for cleaning around a hole like this on a cam sensor, or a wheel speed sensor. Put some silicone grease down in the hole, that way you can get your whizz wheel or cleaning tool of choice right up on it with no worry about dropping rust down in the hole. Gotta love a rust bucket plow truck. Thanks for the video Eric!
@sometimesleela5947
@sometimesleela5947 Ай бұрын
Also handy to have a set of rubber stoppers around. Hardware stores have them individually or you can get sets from the usual online suspects.
@reedjarvis3824
@reedjarvis3824 Ай бұрын
You’re the Best!!! What more can I say. Your simple approach and your understanding of trouble shooting are second to none! Great video!
@strokermaverick
@strokermaverick Ай бұрын
Great job, Eric! Can't believe mechanics in the salt belt, don't pay attention to swelled up flaky rust. The gap has got be correct.
@andrecampbell691
@andrecampbell691 Ай бұрын
I'm not too surprised. Dealerships will just throw parts at a car.
@strokermaverick
@strokermaverick Ай бұрын
@@andrecampbell691 I, hear you. Money!
@dougr3715
@dougr3715 Ай бұрын
I worked on a old equinox that had both intake and exhaust cam sensor codes, and It worked after adding 4 Quarts of oil! Obviously had an oil consumption problem but he never checked it! He traded it in.
@keithnsearle7393
@keithnsearle7393 Ай бұрын
It sounded like a false positive due to the rust build up. Good for looking at the point of entry to the cam timer though. It is funny how the other car shop missed that rust point.
@jimandnena4
@jimandnena4 Ай бұрын
It can never be a dumb video if no one can fix it and it ends up at your shop, and gets fixed. Thanks for the video.
@ronaldclark1178
@ronaldclark1178 Ай бұрын
She spent $400.00 at the other shop and there was a good chance that the original sensor was just fine. Rust jacking, Imagine that!!
@IgorD33
@IgorD33 Ай бұрын
Test before you replace!
@brandonreppert4847
@brandonreppert4847 Ай бұрын
@@IgorD33 agree, the other shop got there money and still with the same problem of long crank, then Eric O comes to the rescue and bingo the truck runs like a top
@troubleshooter403
@troubleshooter403 Ай бұрын
No way rust got under a tightly bolted original sensor . The rust flaked off as they were removing the sensor to replace it . They diagnosed it correctly but didn't count on a chunk of rust to increase the air gap . Their issue was not following up .
@philipgavin6962
@philipgavin6962 Ай бұрын
I have never watched a dumb video on this channel. They have all been fantastic. Help me out immensely. Much thanks to Mr. O.
@richardthomas1743
@richardthomas1743 Ай бұрын
I had a 2006 Chevy Impala with the 3.9L V6 . It had a problem with long crank. The problem ended up being rust on the block under the crank sensor. Good job getting that repair Eric!
@AbcDef-iq4no
@AbcDef-iq4no Ай бұрын
I thought it was interesting that the customer left a note stating do not smoke in vehicle. I took my truck to a Les Schwab shop about 15 years ago near Astoria, Ore. for some minor repairs. When I got in the truck to leave and turned the key the stereo was blasting a country music station so loud I was afraid it would blow my speakers. What was maddening was that this was a brand new stereo system. When I went back in to complain the manager just brushed if off like it was standard operating procedure at Les Schwab for its mechanics to mess with its customers' stereo systems and have them blasting loudly as they worked on people's vehicles. Needless to say I never went to a Les Schwab again.
@every-istand-ophobe6320
@every-istand-ophobe6320 Ай бұрын
Cry harder.. fix your own car if you don't want mechanics in it!
@georgeburns7251
@georgeburns7251 Ай бұрын
My local mechanic, picks one of the customer cars waiting in his lot, gets his crew for a break, with the windows rolled up, they smoke dope for 5 - 10 minutes.. see them a couple times a week when I walk by. They are high . I don’t think they use the radios. Kinda guess their trouble shooting suffers after break time.
@victorbaird8220
@victorbaird8220 Ай бұрын
You are so beautiful 😍 😊
@AbcDef-iq4no
@AbcDef-iq4no Ай бұрын
@@every-istand-ophobe6320 That's stupid.
@bigbearvenom6145
@bigbearvenom6145 Ай бұрын
​@@every-istand-ophobe6320don't take to this guy has no respect for others individual bought belongings. Why don't you cry ! No compass guiding you is there.
@RJJ6129
@RJJ6129 Ай бұрын
It’s not a dumb video when you learn something new, good find Eric! Similar to an ABS sensor on front bearing hub where the rust lifts the sensor and change’s the air gap.
@1cmking
@1cmking Ай бұрын
"Got to do it without dropping the *shi-stuff* down the hole." Keeping it on the Family friendly... lol
@richardthomas1743
@richardthomas1743 Ай бұрын
Crank it baby! Lets hear that Chevy THUNDER
@deplorablelibertarian
@deplorablelibertarian Ай бұрын
This dude is an absolute master at diagnostics... definitely better than ANY 'master tech' at ANY stealership.
@haywardsautomotive6156
@haywardsautomotive6156 Ай бұрын
Sometimes you have to start from scratch & not let what other shop's have done change how you diagnose. You just went off the data and looked at the possibilities and found the problem. Great video and how sound diagnostics will inevitably lead to the problem. Definitely not a stupid video & will help others in the rust belts look for rust jacking on sensors that increase the gaps and make them intermittent or inoperable.
@trotva
@trotva Ай бұрын
I had exactly the same issue years ago with something else. The rust had expanded the area around a light which kept it from sitting properly thus not working. It's a lot different than your case but with a similar cause. I got so frustrated I tossed my screw driver at the light socket. It popped off the rust, allowing the bulb to sit back properly and work. I fixed the issue without knowing what the issue was until then. This was on a early 1960s panel van conversion I had in 1976-77. It was a slug, but we had fun partying in it during my Senior year.
@puffthepimp
@puffthepimp Ай бұрын
Eric, this is an awesome video. Never forget the basics/experience.
@davidmcclain5180
@davidmcclain5180 Ай бұрын
First, Luna was trying to get into the office for a long time but no one let her in. She gave up and walked off. Second, it was a great video and nothing stupid about it. Thank you.
@pamelasantis6815
@pamelasantis6815 Ай бұрын
Another job well done. Thanks eric O..
@hightechcarpentry
@hightechcarpentry Ай бұрын
Some of the most reliable and consistent trucks ever built. My 2004 2500HD is still a beast towing, plowing, hauling, and never lets me down. I tell everyone I'm driving it until the wheels fall off, then I'm going to put them back on and put another 250k on it.
@ChuckWood
@ChuckWood Ай бұрын
Just started watching but I worked on an '05 2500 with a 6.0 gas with the same problem and iirc it was the fuel pressure regulator.
@boodoorn
@boodoorn Ай бұрын
I've been watching your videos for years. Probably 10+ years. I've built my career in heavy equipment. I have learned and continue to learn many of my diagnostic procedures from you. I watch every video no matter what because of how well you explain your diag procedure. Doesn't matter what you're working on, proper diag is proper diag.
@jeromestrong5614
@jeromestrong5614 Ай бұрын
Never a stupid video. A lot of info gained .. Thanks for the ride along . Now know to pay attention to items like this. Thanks Mr. O.
@frankm8533
@frankm8533 Ай бұрын
Excellent video for me as someone who worked in automotive a long time but never learned scanners or wiring problems correctly i could watch this all day
@kmartin5054
@kmartin5054 Ай бұрын
Great video Mr. O, especially from the diagnosis to the visual inspection and ultimately the fix!😎
@BrentPhillips-c5x
@BrentPhillips-c5x Ай бұрын
Spoken like a true Technician. Can’t tell you how many time I left my family’s progeny on the hood latch especially a 6.0 diesel! Appreciate your candor, knowledge and relatability.
@spunkmire2664
@spunkmire2664 Ай бұрын
learned something new about my work truck today. thanks! I got a '02 2500hd. Did my own knock sensors, brake lines, fuel lines and rocker panels.
@DanMestayer
@DanMestayer Ай бұрын
Not a "Stupid Video". This is a fine example of proper troubleshooting. Thank you Mr. O for your wisdom.
@richard.d5121
@richard.d5121 Ай бұрын
that was a good call, i would have diffentitly missed that one. great video Mr.O
@garysgarage3669
@garysgarage3669 Ай бұрын
You have never made a crapy or dumb video. I've enjoyed and learned something on every video you have ever made.
@konstantinusstoyanov9749
@konstantinusstoyanov9749 Ай бұрын
Your vocal step by step is very appreciated thank you
@avenger1888
@avenger1888 Ай бұрын
Good job, Eric O. Yet again, you go the extra mile to find the issue with the vehicle. Not many garages these days do that. You are an awesome mechanic even though you claim that you're not. This video is far from being a stupid video. To me, it shows someone who knows his craft and the knowledge to repair a vehicle correctly. THANK YOU ERIC O for your hard work and do diligence to save customers from the parts cannon concept.
@notchback93
@notchback93 Ай бұрын
I was once addicted to the Hokey Pokey…. But I turned myself around!
@SouthMainAuto
@SouthMainAuto Ай бұрын
Classic
@Wolfin619
@Wolfin619 Ай бұрын
Love your videos especially GM ones I have a 2010 GMC sierra an these are awesome videos to learn from, thankyou for your awesome videos an knowledge, even non stupit videos are helpful, again thankyou boss..from the Wolf Pack Family from San Diego finest 🐺🐺🐺
@craiggoodwin9704
@craiggoodwin9704 Ай бұрын
Eric, it's great to watch you process the problem, always "thinking" about what is going on. Finalizing the process with a scope was icing on the cake! 🍰🎂 Appreciate the fact you don't want to touch anything else. I wonder how you expressed that to your customer? Chevy THUNDER still sounds good. Thanks for Sharing! 🙃🙂
@claytonolive5416
@claytonolive5416 Ай бұрын
Just because it seems simple to people who know it clearly is not simple to the parts changers out there keep it up my guy ❤
@ahummerich2751
@ahummerich2751 Ай бұрын
Great job there my son! The king of visual diagnostics.
@jtg2737
@jtg2737 Ай бұрын
Not a dumb video at all! Pretty amazing what a mere ~1/16" or a tad more on a sensor reading a true signal can do!
@deancomer9365
@deancomer9365 Ай бұрын
Use your bore scope camera to show us if you like.
@chrisforker7487
@chrisforker7487 Ай бұрын
Great work sticking with the plan! Your “stupid”videos are way better than most other YT videos out there!
@robhunter2435
@robhunter2435 Ай бұрын
Excellent video Again it stresses the importance of checking power , grounds and signal.
@stevecorey3399
@stevecorey3399 Ай бұрын
It really never ceases to amaze me that these other shops can’t figure out such a simple system. I’m looking at this at six minutes in and I’ve already figured you probably have a crappy cam sensor which needs to get replaced and most likely the cranks answer circuit would be the culprit
@stevecorey3399
@stevecorey3399 Ай бұрын
So I watched the end and ended up being the camp sensor circuit, but for me this was simple since I went to the GM training center back in the 80s as I was a full-time mechanic for me. This was a no-brainer as the symptoms led me to believe it was in, a Hall effect switch
@clintharris1898
@clintharris1898 Ай бұрын
😂 Couldn't help but laugh when you said "Oh man, right in the ding-dong." Yes, I think my wife is correct in saying that I have the humor of a 14 y/o boy. 😅
@bryanleverett2830
@bryanleverett2830 Ай бұрын
That was great. Another issue I’ll never see in Florida. The real video here is an aftermarket cam sensor working correctly. I tell guys to steal LS sensors out of a 400k mile grease bucket in the yard for their race cars lol
@jeffthejinjer
@jeffthejinjer Ай бұрын
So many Chevy Thunders in the shop. Note to self: skip the chevy dealership.
@christopherburden999
@christopherburden999 Ай бұрын
I work at a chevy dealership, older chevys are way better than the newer ones
@Ryan-The-Grifter
@Ryan-The-Grifter Ай бұрын
Doesn't really tell you anything. Could just be a lot of Eric's customers drive Chevy's. Those numbers are thrown off even more by the fact that some people treat their vehicles worse, some drive more miles, some are older and more likely to need repairs.
@leftyo9589
@leftyo9589 Ай бұрын
got news for ya, every single brand breaks.
@John_Ridley
@John_Ridley Ай бұрын
@@Ryan-The-Grifter True on how people treat vehicles. I have never driven anything but Fords for the last 40 years, quite a few from new to the grave, and in that whole time we had a transmission fail under warranty once, and had one broken wire in a minivan that was easy to find. Other than that, oil changes and other consumables. But my wife and I are super easy on vehicles. I ride with other people and it seems like they WANT to destroy them, the way they drive. One coworker was complaining that she needed her brakes done every 15,000 miles, I couldn't believe it. Heck our brakes never needed changing in < 100,000 miles. Then I rode with her one day and I immediately understood. Her driving is one pedal to the floor at all times either gas or brakes.
@fastturbo7150
@fastturbo7150 Ай бұрын
I worked at a transmission shop couple years ago. 7 out of 10 where chevy. Every so often id have a honda nissan ford. But majority were chevy trucks id do everyday
@therealspixycat
@therealspixycat Ай бұрын
You can take a magnet or a screwdriver and wizz it by the end of the sensor: my guess is that you will see the signal as expected. Pulling the signal wire to ground and 12v is also smart! Nice video! As always!!!
@axispowerdiesel
@axispowerdiesel Ай бұрын
Had a Chrysler town and country with a super long crank, was a rodent chewed cam sensor
@leeross7896
@leeross7896 Ай бұрын
you will never get any girls if you publicly announce you drive a chrysler town and country
@axispowerdiesel
@axispowerdiesel Ай бұрын
@@leeross7896 this was a mercy repair for a friend, luckily the women enjoy my broken old BMWs!
@goodpplz123
@goodpplz123 Ай бұрын
Perfect step by step thinking the problem out. You could be a billionaire with your knowledge and skill but you choose to pass it on to us and I am appreciative.
@jamesbruno5896
@jamesbruno5896 Ай бұрын
Eric O for the win!
@lebushaw
@lebushaw Ай бұрын
NOT a stupid video - excellent diagnostics~!
@hahaha12345678993
@hahaha12345678993 Ай бұрын
i think eric o is back on the autel train wagon
@Morris-o9n
@Morris-o9n Ай бұрын
Finding the problem is Never a Dumb video! other shop loaded up the parts canon, Oops, so here is your bill still not fixed, but have a nice day!. Amazing what rust jacking will do to a perfectly almost still in good running order engine. Your diagnostic skills are second to none! I have learned so much form your videos... Thank You for sharing your knowledge...
@philipsavickas4860
@philipsavickas4860 Ай бұрын
Ray just had the same thing the other week fried wiring harness behind the engine
@AntonioClaudioMichael
@AntonioClaudioMichael Ай бұрын
Nice Repair Eric O no parts required for Cam Sensor Issue just some Rust cleared good Repair Whoot Whoot 26:46 @South Main Auto Repair LLC
@makevet6531
@makevet6531 Ай бұрын
If you think it’s expensive to hire a good mechanic, try hiring a cheap one
@Cee-lo69
@Cee-lo69 Ай бұрын
No parts needed are always a GREAT video,the customer gets to save money, and the viewers have a chance to learn something.
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