The Final FRONTIER...No-Start, No-Comm (Part 2 - Reman ECM?)

[@allimkhan7540]

Best Mechanic on KZbin Period . This guy knows how to troubleshoot I love watching his videos keep them coming !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@_RiseAgainst]

Plus he's not the worse looking guy I've ever seen.

[@MacAutoDiag]

Sus

[@josh6715]

A good mechanic is few and far between now days unfortunately I do work on my own car being mechanicly minded I have no trouble but if it's mager like timing belt head gasket or water pump etc I will take it to a mechanic

[@craiggoodwin9704]

Ivan, I suspect Flagship One is like any other business. The more computers they see the better they get. Diagnostic equipment is also getting better. I also hope auto manufacturers are becoming more sharing with their schematics on these devices. From the comments below it sounds like Flagship One is committed to a positive outcome as an end result. Hearing that truck fire sure sounded sweet! Thanks for Sharing!

[@stevenbaker3302]

got my fs1 ecu in two weeks. had cold weather no start. pluged it in and started right up' no key reprogram or anything else. hardest part was getting that bottom bolt out. very happy. 2007 pathfinder.

[@joseluisfigueroa7578]

Did you change the ecu or repaired?

[@davidseinen3483]

That’s awesome to hear. I have the exact same issue and found his part 1 video. I just bought a FS1 ECU and I’m hoping the cold temp no start is gone like yours.

[@tomtke7351]

Thank you Ivan. I find the most difficult to diagnose car problems are computer based, electric signals and their devices. You really focus on these... so again thanks.

[@Friend_of_the_One-Eyed_Ladies]

I love electronics. But I have no clue where to start on a simple carburetor. Each to his own, no shame in that.

[@davegilbert8260]

Wow good job! I was a mastertech at a nissan for 20 years. I like watching your videos. It reminds me when I was on the field. It takes skills to trouble shoot different brand like you do. In Quebec where I live, corrosion appears sooner then you. I’ve seen a lot of problems with ecm cause by the battery to body ground just next to the battery. There’s a little bracket that can be discard to avoid voltage drop. Also, the immobilizer is located in the BCM. It means that you can simply cycle the key to program then. Can’t wait to see you troubleshoot other nissan!

[@mironeko3820]

I put a Flagship One ECU in my Honda Accord about 3 years ago and have not had any problems since I installed it. I've seen some complaints about their products/services but I have none. Lifetime warranty on the ECU as well.

[@williamgagnonroadboxservice]

Just watched What’s up Wednesday with Eric O now I got Ivan. What a great day. Thank you both for all the knowledge you pass alone!!! Man Love from Billy G

[@robertwhite9898]

Outstanding! That company did a fantastic job with the computer.

[@keithsmith8566]

This is my truck! Ivan is amazing, if you couldn’t 😂 truck still going strong thus far!

[@Nudnik1]

I just took apart my GM van ecm cleaned it out checked solder joints 2003 with 360 k miles still perfect. I sealed up after to prevent moisture water entry.

[@mzaayer69]

I bought a ford exploder from a dealer non running and sent computer to flagship one and had one mishap with it sent it back and they fixed it no problems. Like you said have to give them credit they are getting better i believe. Always enjoy your videos. Thank you.

[@Sandmansa]

I've never personally delt with FS1, but I know a number of people who have. And it's been mostly good stuff from them. Every one of them had no complaints with their customer support.

[@shawns442]

Purchased the Thinktool Pro S from Ivan's Amazon store. Ended up paying $789 after rebates and discounts ! Love the Tool so far.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

The ultimate bang for the buck. I use mine all day long, it's a beast!

[@lvsqcsl]

The Final Frontier.....These are the activities of Ivan Temnykh......His continuing mission......To seek out strange new issues......To establish new methods of repair and replace......TO BOLDLY DO WHAT NO MAN HAS DONE BEFORE!!!!! All kidding aside, I got the distinct impression you weren't thrilled with Flagship 1. There always seemed to be some issue with something they did; looks like you have them headed in the right direction. Now, if you will excuse me, I am going to enjoy some traditional Russian Borscht. Great video!

[@chrissmith7655]

Hi Ivan, kudos to Flagship One, well done everyone and many thanks. From Nr Liverpool UK.

[@edrosado6201]

Great job!! I have same truck 2005. Giving me gremlins and phantom codes. First , o2 sensor, then weirdly the crank sensor. My mech couldn’t figure it out. Thought my ECU was fried. Saw this, ordered new one from Flagship. Got car running , let it idle for 15 minutes or so, then idled jumped to about 2k, 4wd light went on. Shut it down, dials on dashboard ( rpm and speed) started jittering and clicking. Tried to restart, nothing battery felt dead and did read about 8 volts on ammeter of dash . Disconnected battery. Went back to your videos. Can’t figure out. Must be a communication issue. Man I wish you were on Staten Island or can refer me to someone just as good as you here. Keep up these great and super informative videos.

[@martyanderson6142]

I just started watching your videos man you're good I got a no calm no start 07 Miata waiting on a PCM hopefully it'll start will keep you updated

[@KarateSensei71]

It would be interesting if you could ask the repair facility for the ECM why your backup/spare computer was buzzing, hissing, or fizzing......;-) It would also be interesting to know what they fixed and how. Did they find a blown component or just reflow some connections? Great video as always Ivan.

[@6996brandyl]

It seems like you have a 50/50 shot with Flagship 1, but it also seems they keep you 100% satisfaction with them

[@kv2280]

It doesn't hurt that Ivan has a KZbin channel, where he can call a company out when they do wrong. If Flagship 1 has a 50/50 record with Ivan who has a KZbin channel, what about the average person? What are our odds? And if something is wrong, how will we be treated?

[@frizzlefry1921]

@@kv2280 Yeah having 158k people that will know right away and spread the word makes a difference I'm sure. Who knows but unfortunately some company's just don't g.a.f. hopefully they'll treat the regular person the same as ivan.

[@jeffreylight2454]

Ivan, I had my Pcm off my cummins repaired at ELSEEA repair in Victor NY. Not to far from Eric O. Very happy with them

[@JackS425]

My family has had like 6 of that platform truck and this video makes me miss our old frontier even more. Just a port injected v6, normal 4WD with low range, no front axle disconnect, and an optional 6 speed. Plus IMO the engines sound great.

[@johnt.848]

I love watching you work and walk us through your thought processes, I only wish we had some like you, as skilled here in Australia

[@arcburn3364]

I can’t pass up one of your videos. I had to chuckle remembering the last diesel truck I had. I sent the fuel injection control module off for a rebuild and it fixed the crappy running engine. And the same truck had a knock in the suspension system that my wife couldn’t hear and said I was obsessing over. It turned out to be a shock bushing.

[@roxanneabbott8424]

Ivan you are always going above and beyond!!!

[@loubakker5000]

Well done. Btw, you have a nice place. I always enjoy watching your vids and your surroundings.

[@Charles_Mulberry_7977]

Hey Ivan. Thank you for sharing this information. Merry Christmas to all!

[@mikechiodetti4482]

I'm keeping both of these videos. I have an 06 Frontier 4.0L, 6 Speed Manual, 4X4, with an ARB Air Locker in the rear differential. Mine has 117,000 + miles on the odometer. It is resting in my garage, will be coming out near Christmas to haul gifts to family members on Christmas Day. When we have snow (Southern California, Antelope Valley, Palmdale) the 4WD makes it easier, and sometimes fun to drive. Good fix on this one Ivan.

[@gieauto7175]

Glad to hear Flagship 1 was able to come through for you. Unfortunately that wasn't my experience. How about reading their terms for warranty to the subscribers. The part that got me was if you use the warranty once the life time guarantee is done.

[@AP9311]

Wow, flagship made the right call and actually fixed it? Lol. I'm amazed by that lol. I've heard horror stories, haha. Nice fix!! At least everything is working! Great job Ivan!!

[@kyletuttle9064]

Great diag and repair Ivan

[@jerryking2418]

Hooray for Flagship 1. Glad you brought this to a happy ending.

[@htownblue11]

Good on Flagship1. Another confirmed diagnosis and repair by the Russian Yoda of diagnostics

[@paulsmith9341]

I got a FlagShipOne on my 06 Jeep Liberty. 4 years old. No problems.

[@mikefoehr235]

The final Frontier....sounds like old Star Trek with Scotty and Kirk...Beam me up.

[@miamicanez16]

great videos, i have an older nissan pathfinder doing a similar thing.. im gonna check the immobilizer relay first but I think maybe the ecm or perhaps the key code got reset when draining the battery. I really hope my ECM isnt blown but It wasnt connecting also so

[@fredautos]

Big happy Ending for ivàn💯👍🏻

[@inothome]

What about "Maic Salazar Diagnostics" for your ECM repairs? I recently came across his KZbin channel and seems to be good at repairing ECMs and all sorts of modules. Plus he usually makes a video of the actual repair too. I think dealing with an individual instead of a corporation will get you better customer service for sure! I can't vouch for him, no idea how good or fast his service actually is, but maybe worth a shot if he's got a good rep. If anything, his videos take you deep inside the ECM and various modules and help you get a component level understanding of how they function. Who knows, it may help you start to get to component level module repair, we all know you like to actually fix the problem and not just replace the bad modules.

[@abdul-kabiralegbe5660]

Nice title (a play on Star Trek's opening theme).👍

[@brianw8963]

👍👍to You Ivan, and ditto to Flagship for this one. Nice work!

[@bobflannagan7262]

Flagship 1 took months and 2 computers to resolve the issue with my 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. Not a good customer service experience at all but eventually all is working very well.

[@javierhernandez8655]

This Guy is not a mechanic this Guy inginer his super good is one of the best technicians I haven't ever seen before good for this Guy congratulations to have guy's like this they can help us to pinpoint some ur problems

[@cullenmiller8170]

Great video, diagnosis and out come. I was worried you would have to take part of the pasture to store all those beached whales. I guess you could create some car art like the Cadillac ranch down in Texas along I-40. 😂😂

[@stigonutube]

GREAT Solution in the end with oem original ecm Fixed..

[@kerrylewis2581]

I'm not a big fan of Nissan's, but I like that year Frontier. Fingers crossed for the owner.

[@johnmeyer6537]

WONDERING WHAT THE LOUD POP WAS THAT STARTED IT ALL

[@Friend_of_the_One-Eyed_Ladies]

Plenty of electronic components go pop when they explode. Capacitors, transistors, even resistors if you nuke em bad enough. That's not necessarily what "started it all", though. The popping component could've been caused by a short etc. elsewhere which could still exist....

[@Friend_of_the_One-Eyed_Ladies]

Hmm... I would never have plugged a good ECM without first doing a resistance and voltage check on the 5V wires to see if there was a dead short or spurious 12V backfeeding from somewhere. I literally puckered up when you did that. And then you didn't kill the power immediately when the noise happened.... As mentioned by some other commenters, that whistling was probably an unhappy switching power supply, possibly because of being under heavy load (think the mysteriously low 1.5V on the 5V rail). It is possible you still have an intermittent short on the 5V line, which could reassert itself and blow up the 5V supply again... As mentioned, it would have been good to ohm out the 5V line while you had the ECM connectors off.

[@mattpegis9076]

Wish you were closer, my haunted truck has visited 4 garages with a crank/no start issue that is still unresolved.

[@fieldsofomagh]

Congrats on a successful diagnosis and a very happy customer. It doesn't get better than that. God bless the work.

[@fixitnowmowers8065]

Nissan 4.0 6 speed manual . . . Dang...... 🏎🏎

[@baxrok2.]

Very cool. Thanks Ivan!

[@DependableAutoTruck]

I hope Flagship keeps doing good

[@cesarpereira5965]

Good video. Thanks

[@abo7sain1]

Good & smooth diagnostic. Would you mention the cost range of fixing or refurbish the car compter?!

[@windward2818]

I think I would have checked the sleep current of the repaired module. Then I would make sure the cooling fan(s) are cycling correctly and confirm the fan(s) operation with live data with the scan tool. Usually, I find the EVAP monitor will not pass until the tank is below 3/4 full and above 1/4 full, and it will require two drive cycles (trips) of proper set condition operation.

[@peterhodgkins6985]

Very cool! Say - When they refurb a component, do they describe the nature of the failure, which components were replaced (if any), etc? No doubt some 'fixes' are cold/cracked solder joints if it's like any other modern electronic gizmo. Might wanna talk the customer into having the 2nd ECM sent in for repair! (I like having spare parts on hand. ;) )

[@russellhancock9765]

I have a 1992 Nissan Sentra Sitting here that has a Vin number of 666 and Believe Me it lived up to that Vin Number.

[@kellyd887]

Nice job Ivan, I think our thoughts on Flagship one are very similar. I hope they're doing as good a job for everyone as they did for you this time. Perhaps your national exposure has picked up their socks a bit. Their service is almost indispensable in today's auto industry. I hope they step up :~>

[@bluejayoutpost9170]

Way to go! So any info on what went bad in the original ecm? Thanks Ivan

[@Friend_of_the_One-Eyed_Ladies]

Bad 5-volt power supply. Probably a MOSFET decided it didn't want to live anymore. The leakage current would be consistent with this theory.

[@Friend_of_the_One-Eyed_Ladies]

As to WHY the 5V supply grenaded, that is still an open question. Particularly with the phantom whistling, which was possibly an overloaded 5V supply in the donor ECM. There is quite possibly a short in the 5V wiring somewhere on the truck which is blowing the 5V supply in the ECM.

[@Friend_of_the_One-Eyed_Ladies]

But of course we can always blame Flagship One, even if it's not their fault!

[@charleshenshaw9099]

Tbh I hope that's not the way it is and that they give all of their customers good service. Cheers

[@robbflynn4325]

I remember Scotty Kilmer telling a story about a guy he knew back in Houston who 'refurbished' engine computers, the extent of the refurbishing was spray painting them silver, lol

[@Syntappi]

😂

[@Friend_of_the_One-Eyed_Ladies]

It was probably Scotty himself in his younger days.

[@craigescapeddetroit5198]

I'll be shopping for either a car or pickup 1972 or OLDER.

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

Good luck!

[@martyanderson6142]

That's why I own Volkswagens no computer brain 74 convertible 73 Baja Bug and a nice sand rail to boot

[@AustinCoons-z6y]

Awesome video, I'm needing to replace the ECM on my Pathfinder, it looks like the same setup here. Do you have any advice on how to remove the bottom bolt on the ECM? I can NOT get to it.

[@lincolnvlogs8965]

GREAT PROGRAMMING! IF U REFURBISHED EXISTING ECU....WHY DID U HAVE TO RE-PROGRAM?????????

[@hcox1111]

Is there a tool that you could plug modules in to see if they are good? They should invent one as it would surely cut down on the parts cannon.

[@Nudnik1]

They don't want that...They want parts cannon. Snap on scanner tests most ecm and modules on vehicle . It Started with TV repair back in 90s modules fail whole TV junk .My uncle had TV electronic repairs shop for decades closed it down in 90s . Throw away disposable consumer products . No way to diagnose.

[@Friend_of_the_One-Eyed_Ladies]

@Anti-Troll Comedian: It's possible, but if you disconnect a module from the vehicle, you also disconnect all the sensors, actuators, injectors, etc. So if you power the module up, it's like somebody waking up to find that they can't feel or move their body. Naturally, the module will freak out, thinking there are a million things broken or missing. In order to do this properly (which repair shops need to do), you have to hook the module up to a machine which fakes all the sensors, in effect creating an "artificial body". In the case of an ECM test bench, they'll hook it up to a machine that emulates "injectors", "crank trigger", "oil pressure sensor", etc. etc. etc. They make big machines for this which are basically an entire fake engine.

[@HouseCallAutoRepair]

I'm sure the knowledgeable information, symptoms, and test results, did a great job of providing them with direction!

[@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

Great ending, Ivan! I'm still wondering about the parasitic draw - did it go away after ECM repaired? Could be the ECM drawing through faulty 5V reference.

[@adotintheshark4848]

The draw went away with the replacement ECM in the first video anyway

[@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

@@adotintheshark4848 True, but it could be intermittent from other source - that was my only doubt.

[@Friend_of_the_One-Eyed_Ladies]

See the Part 1 bonus footage. Coil whine mysteriously stopped, and then later so did the parasitic draw. I firmly believe the root cause was not the ECM, but rather something is wrong with the truck 5V wiring/sensors that caused the ECM to blow. Could be a short, could be 12V backfeeding, etc. Tests were not done to determine that... we just assumed the Big Evil Computer was the root cause.

[@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

@@Friend_of_the_One-Eyed_Ladies Yep. I thought that too, but the new ECM apparently stopped the whining. Moving the harness to replace ECM could clear whatever drain problem there was, but I'm more convinced that the reference 5V smps inside the ECM could be the problem. We will know if it returns with the same problem 🙂 Merry Christmas.

[@TheGb50]

I always had good luck with flagship one

[@GregFeeney392]

Great video Ivan. Only question I have is. What's the difference between the thinktool pro vs the pro S? Any input would be greatly appreciated because I am looking into buying one.

[@somerandomguy3868]

Flagship one for the win, all in all Nissans are pretty good, I can't remember any vehicle where they screwed the pooch

[@MTLeopold]

Anti-climatic but glad it worked. I don't think the owner would of had that level of success with the other shop even if they made the right call.

[@jgeorges3061]

IVAN, great fix as always really enjoyed the videos and good for FLAGSHIPONE will be looking for them for used computers and did ur scanner think tool pros give the pin code for IMMOBILIZER or u pay for it to get the CODE thankyou and as always learning from the best cheeeeers.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Nice work, technically a No Parts Required Repair? ;)

[@pilotohernandez1569]

My Pathfinder is making same noise from same spot front shocks lower bushing

[@joshuabest100]

Amazing you can send a dead computer to someone and it come back perfect again I love that

[@zx8401ztv]

Well done ivan :-D The nissan is no longer a garden stealer lol. I hope flagship One keeps improving it's diagnostic ability. They are needed. Being ripped off by the stealerships or the parent company is greed. Don't i moan a lot lol :-D

[@Justin-fq7vj]

I going to show this to my truck. Awesome video. Final frontier. 👍 Video's worth more than my truck. Soon as i get rid of my headache I'll get rid of the other one. 🛻

[@petepeabody8905]

Is there any possibility that you could have done what flagship1 did? or is it quicker and cheaper to let them do it? great job Ivan

[@russellhltn1396]

Because of the noise the other ECM made, I have to wonder if the refurbishment is changing the caps in a switch mode power supply.

[@Friend_of_the_One-Eyed_Ladies]

You 80s guys and your "bad caps", SMH. Watch the bonus footage on Part 1. I guess your "bad caps" magically refilled themselves with electrolyte? That's not what's going on here.

[@russellhltn1396]

@@Friend_of_the_One-Eyed_Ladies Caps can reform when power is applied. Do you have a better explanation?

[@redluck01]

My brother had an intermittent no crank no start. I could not figure it out. I found a PDU recall. He took it to the dealer and they replaced the PDU for free. Solved it.

[@paulinemclaren3278]

Thanks my ecu went in my 2015 nissan frontier 😒

[@quincy24able]

What type of screwdriver did you use to unscrew the bolt from the ECM from the car

[@boyflores7365]

Does your scan tool check the 4wheel drive system. I am sure that my 2013 Nissan Titan makes a chime while you rotate the 4wd switch, but now it’s gone ,but the 4wd system works fine. Will the think tool able to turn the chime back on.

[@blueskiesmobileauto4253]

Ivan when will the time come when you get a computer repair station going? Npr ecm repairs with a microscope?!

[@bluebirdvision]

Why dont you send ecms to United Radio in Syracuse? Great group of people

[@Syntappi]

Doesn’t Eric O use them? Or do i remebmer wrong 😀

[@bluebirdvision]

@@Syntappi yes

[@thomaswalus7608]

This control unit is normally attached to 2 screws at the top and bottom. And not on a screw like in the video. But how do I get to the bottom screw? It's a shame you can't see that in the video

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

@@thomaswalus7608 bottom screw is a pain... You can leave it out 😅

[@billziegmond4943]

Maybe Flagship one finally getting their act together.

[@adotintheshark4848]

What was causing the buzzing in the "parts" ECM that eventually went away? Also, I'm wondering how Flagship actually tests the ECM since there are so many with different configurations. Perhaps you got lucky. Maybe you'll be able to fix them yourself.

[@kinanlaham744]

Automotive sensor simulator, like MST 9000+, is used to provide test signals to the engine computer.

[@Stoney3K]

My guess is that the buzzing/hissing on the replaced ECM was because its capacitors were also on the way out, and the lack of filtering was causing the SMPS to oscillate.

[@Friend_of_the_One-Eyed_Ladies]

@ Stoney3K: And the capacitors magically refilled themselves with electrolyte for the bonus footage at the end of Part 1?

[@Friend_of_the_One-Eyed_Ladies]

@A Dot in The Shark: Sounds like coil whine from a power supply that is working really hard. Given the context, possibly the 5V supply feeding a short circuit in the 5V wiring/sensors on the truck. Was that what fried the 5V output on the original computer? Quite possibly... and no checks were made to see if there was a shorted circuit... before plugging another computer into the system. 😒 The fact that both the coil whine and the parasitic draw went away (Part 1 bonus footage) makes me think something is still rotten in Denmark. But Flagship One will take the blame if/when it fails, right or wrong!

[@Stoney3K]

@@Friend_of_the_One-Eyed_Ladies The parasitic draw and the hissing stopped after he power cycled the ECM, which leads me to believe it's one of the capacitors in the 5V circuit which would be switched off. Given that he had no issues with the replacement ECM, the malfunction was internal to the old ECM. Could be a dead cap or a MOSFET that is shorted pulling the power lines down.

[@melvinjones3895]

send it in get it back plug it in , start it up and test ride. Wait for snow. I will send it.take care.

[@andyg5004]

Ivan can fuel injector oring be a source for vacuum leak without leaking or perhaps even the vibration dampers on the fuel injector 2011 camry

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

"Leak without leaking"??

[@andyg5004]

Yes there is no fuel odor or leaks but could there be a vacuum leak from the fuel injector vibration dampers or fuel injector o rings

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

@@andyg5004 yes that is possible.

[@alphanzotownsend1936]

2008 Nissan Titan LE. When I turn the key to the On position, the security light remain on constant, the cooling fan comes on, the lights come on, and the vehicle does not start. I need help getting the vehicle back on the road - can you help?

[@ourtexasfamilyvideos62]

Ivan, are there any other computer rebuilders beside FlagShip 1.

[@wernerdanler2742]

Yea! 😆

[@h.faberrariusroot2226]

does FS1 tell you what they found and fixed?

[@kingsleyarizi704]

Hi sir good morning, please i have a problem with my Nissan frontier, security light is on, but the is no check engine light. So please i need your help. And i have a code u1000.and i check the wires, they are ok.

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

I don't have to go through all the muss and fuss to "program" my keys: the Friendly Hardware Store copies them very effectively. 🙃🙃

[@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics]

I assume you don't have an immobilizer haha

[@joseluisfigueroa7578]

If they repair the same computer you still have tobreprogram? What about if you buy used one same code

[@johnhamerlick6711]

How much was the ECM repair Ivan? If you could share.

[@frederick6008]

What 'Popped' in the ECM? Did they say what they fixed?

[@Usmanthemecano]

Come on ivan..Ivan... I'm team #partonefinal

[@bayvis456]

how did you get the bottom bolt off?

[@billburkart9087]

Does Flagship1 tell you what they found wrong with the computer?