The Trainer #73: Automotive Electrical Fundamentals - Improve Your Electrical Troubleshooting Skills

[@marvinmartian6813]

I’ve been going through hell trying to find the electrical issue with my 2017 mustang and knew NOTHING about electricity so I’ve watched hundreds of KZbin videos and this is the only one I was able to grasp and now I understand how electricity works. Thank you

[@MotorAgeMagazine]

Glad it helped!

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[@christopheralcantara1479]

I’m an automotive technician and this is by far the best voltage drop video I have ever seen!

[@josephfdunphymba3241]

Second that compliment

[@artyfuffkin7805]

I was too master ,3 decades many different lines Most have it wrong though

[@TheSoapMak3rs]

This guy is easy to listen to. Thanks for the video.

[@1EagleDave]

the best intro for automotive electrical work and troubleshooting.

[@kimokahikolekalihi]

This video alone has taught me more than a year of auto tech when I was in high school.

[@sollykhan2385]

Glad it helped, and if you really want to show deep appreciation,,,,🤔,,you can transfer some 'funds' into Pete's account,and a few to me for the suggestion 🙂 Lol

[@GenesisSurovov]

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[@rick343]

Thank you, you didn't use the water in a hose analogy and for the first time in my life I understand what is being explained, and that's saying something, I'm 59. Always wanted to understand but never could so I avoided it, not anymore. Wow, really man, thanks for explaining in a way that I finally get it.

[@MotorAgeMagazine]

Glad it helped!

[@warrenpowell9233]

From this point,I'm not studying with any other trainer on line but u PETE,ur name deserves all cap letters,ur training exercises incorporated with my critical thinking,is gonna advance my skills to the next level,long before my instructor anticipated,thank u much.

[@BariumCobaltNitrog3n]

Please put a space after a comma. Thank you.

[@jimlee5626]

Super job. Best on the web, in my opinion. Thank you, Sir.

[@MotorAgeMagazine]

Thank you!

[@ChainsawChuckSmallwood]

Well made, very informative and well explained videos! I am hooked on your “the trainer” series! Almost like a technical institute on KZbin! Cant beat years of experience! Thank you and everyone that helps make all these videos!

[@MotorAgeMagazine]

Thanks Chuck!

[@masondelarber4215]

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[@TLane]

Best video / presentation I've seen on this!

[@bradywhit4153]

Man thank you so much! Seriously helped me get my head wrapped around the actual troubleshooting process so much better than I've ever understood it before! You have a gift for explaining things in comprehensible terms.

[@williamsaltsman6537]

Absolutely brilliant! I graduated from Lincoln Tech for automotives in Indianapolis,In. and those instructors never came close to how much you explained and the way you explained it. A weight has been lifted off my shoulders. U R one heck of a teacher!

[@SloMo-rk5pv]

I've watched so many electrical diagnosis videos, and your teaching is by far the best. I've watched this several times and finally I'm understanding. Thanks Pete. 😊

[@stuungar3390]

Very impressed. Proper fundamental teaching has given me a whole new understanding.

[@MotorAgeMagazine]

Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful. Be sure to check out our latest offerings on electrical testing techniques!

[@withmessagesofvirtueiamunt2380]

Thank You! Super awesome video. Very well organized and well put together!

[@JP-vs1ys]

the best intro for automotive electrical work and troubleshooting. hands down. excellent style. perfect reiteration of important points. i've been working with electrical systems in construction forever....and you nailed it.

[@MotorAgeMagazine]

Thank you!

[@stevenwilliams7254]

I ENJOY YOUR TRAINING CLASSES. YOUR PERSPECTIVE HELPS ME UNDERSTAND IN A NEW WAY.

[@RenewTheRWandBlue]

You're a fantastic teacher, Pete! Thank you for this wonderful resource you have given to those of us trying to learn this stuff.

[@MotorAgeMagazine]

Thank you. I'm glad you found it useful.

[@benromney9279]

Thank you! This course one lesson would have cost me a couple hundred dollars from a university. You are a great teacher, and you have improved my life. Thank you, thank you! God bless you.

[@MotorAgeMagazine]

Thank you! I'm very glad you found it helpful.

[@REPOOCNITSUJ]

Fantastic video!!! I for one, would love to see more videos of this nature. I hope you make this into a series.

[@1EagleDave]

Your simply the best out there Pete thanks so so much for the wealth of your experience, in showing others.I was doing a job today and had one of them where the heck am I here on the fix I was looking for and had one of them mental melt downs lol. (smiles) and for the life of me do you think I could get my thoughts back together did not happen as as my grandfather once told me Dave just walk away for a half hour and come back to it. But today I just said iam coming back tomorrow (Is my car) That said your video brought it right back to me in your couple of videos. Thanks Pete once again (always watch your videos I have learned all of my automotive,electrical through your channel ,I have never looked back and we are talking about quite a few years now (coming up dec 25th iLL BE CLIMBING ANOTHER YEAR (SMILES) YEAH HITTING THAT 61 MARK AND STILL PUSHING THROUGH. AWESOME VIDEOS LIKE USUAL PETE.

[@bulldogstrut1]

Very easy to follow and understand. You cleared up a lot of unknowns for me. Thanks.

[@johnswilley6764]

I had 2 yrs. of electronics many years ago, this was a great /practical refresher. And as a private pilot, you pose a valid analogy (only had 15hrs. of instrument trn). Thank you Sir! Great job! Down to earth (pun) humble, knowledgeable presentation. Now back to learning my Pico 4425.

[@inkconceptualart8261]

Solid video my man! Damn, that a lot of knowledge! Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@kmartin5054]

Excellent explanation & easy to understand intro for testing.

[@evaporate3021]

You are a good teacher. Thanks for the video.

[@nlarralde]

This was massively useful, thank you!

[@MotorAgeMagazine]

Glad it helped you.

[@La-xb6os]

I'm an Automotive Technology Student, Just got my Fluke 88V. Im very motivated with my new DVOM, Im striving towards becoming an ASE Certified Electrical Diagnostic Technician. Your videos are a great supplement to what I have learned In school. Strengthening my Electrical Foundation. Thank you for sharing the knowledge. You sir have gained a subscriber.

[@StrongerThanBigfoot]

Hey how's your career going man? It's been four years since this comment I assume you're working as a mechanic

[@warrenpowell9233]

That was great,ur gonna make me a great technician,Wayne, Stratford automotive tech student, straight from the trenches of Baltimore,but passionate about my studies,love ur video,the way u break things down, please keep them coming.

[@MotorAgeMagazine]

Glad you find them helpful! I wish you the best in your future career.

[@Shoeless_DA]

THANK YOU! Excellent explanation 👏

[@malwamighty4930]

Thank you for knowledge and time sir. All the way from Australia.

[@Mustang8846]

Hi Mr. Meier. This is a great segment. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheHansoost]

Excellent presentation. Very clear and super informative. Even I grasped most of it. I'll watch it again (and again) and start testing a few circuits.

[@Akolgo_islam]

I had a bad fault on my truck. The garage weren’t interested in taking it on because it’s a old truck, which is really bad news for me as it’s useless without headlights. After watching your videos several times I made a small circuit like you said & decided to have a go at it, I voltage drop tested my headlights and found 12v on every wire except on one - sure enough I opened the looms with that wire in and found a green crusty repair someone had done years ago- once I joined it properly MY HEADLIGHTS WORK!! I’m so happy Thankyou so much for uploading this has given me the confidence to fix something I would never have attempted without

[@shortydancer]

What a great video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You seem like a great teacher.

[@sergiogaldamez2177]

Thank you for this video and all of the content you put out. The information is price less.

[@cj6826]

At 26:45 I was wondering how the alternator case (which should be grounded) could be "hot" at 11.5 volts with the DMM positive lead on it and the negative lead on the negative post of the battery - the answer is in video #84 in case anyone else had the same question...

[@chrishayes5755]

thank you sir, you really have a perfect teaching style. engaging and very informative. appreciate this lesson!!

[@arthurfricchione8119]

Excellent video Pete. Very informative thanks.

[@luismartinez1824]

Very helpful presentation. Visually seeing how and where you placed the DMM leads helped. Thanks

[@Infinitpossibilities]

Brilliant! Perfect! I feel inspired to go check my no start now!

[@rudybernal7593]

I really appreciate your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@justwelltariang2456]

This is an amazingly awesome lecture I have been listening to this video several times and I have convinced myself that I have the AH Ha moment now.

[@matteshem7381]

Excellent knowledge and teaching skills

[@eddygranja8315]

It is very easy to understand and informational video. Thank you for explaining circuit fundamentals. If you know the basics, you can diagnose most electrical circuits.

[@cazanu4209]

This is an absolute gem, thank you sir for this wonderful explanation.

[@MotorAgeMagazine]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jameslacroix5344]

Excellent instruction. A great teacher.

[@Mcanic]

Thank you for sharing! 🙏

[@cj6826]

At 25:50 why isn't the first bulb lit? Shouldn't both bulbs be dim as each would be using +/- 6 volts?

[@richardmcwhirter9396]

Brilliant video and explanation again,thanks Pete for taking the time to share👍👍

[@everardocamacho5063]

Great video Pete, im watching all your electrical training videos, they are very good,thank you and cheers from Ontario ca

[@MotorAgeMagazine]

I'm glad you're finding them helpful!

[@kunjoonj1]

Thanks for your great work, I really appreciate your efforts.

[@rockandmetalfanfun]

Thank you so much for all the work that went in this video ! And for free ! Amazing

[@KhafidIbrahim]

Great jewel of information. For me, your videos are essential.

[@MotorAgeMagazine]

Thank you!

[@vdeblois1352]

Great teacher ☺️.. I have a p0420+ Dtc B1133 on a 2009 sx4 that's been plaguing me for months.. been to various garages whom all different diagnostics and prescriptions.. last week I realized the engine wasn't grounded!!! So my despite my inexperience in mechanics I'm taking matters into my own hands to try to find the issues before winter comes. I keep thinking the issue might be electric rather than mechanical since when I reset the battery+ecu the car runs great (for over 60kms) until I park it and restart. Very useful channel thank you 🤗

[@clouseau3779]

High Quality Teaching

[@jamesbenjamin3949]

Thank you very much for the information.

[@b3hamby]

Oh man, this is so awesome. My only question at the end of the video was if I am testing the positive side, where does my negative lead go? You answered it! Man this was clear. You have really inspired me. I am going to run a horn issue down in my van...I could just substitute a relay and other parts from a junk van, to see if that clears it up, but I would rather go thru the steps and do it your way. And the factory shop manual tells me how to run it down. The other thing..I have been getting interested in Hammond Organ repair-tube circuits. But I need this same skill to do that, too. What a complete detailed and well presented video. I try to watch one trainer a day. I am just a hobbyist mecahanic, and a music teacher and performer by trade, but I am seriously considering to working my way toward ASE certification. I am getting my Motor Age Training books tomorrow!

[@firststreet4771]

Sir, this is brilliant. A 63 years old apprentice 👍

[@tt6518]

Hello, Glad you are sharing with us, thanks alot and be blessed. Tigo

[@nealhickey9482]

brilliant video. everything well explained

[@jasonciecko9258]

Hopefully you see this someday. What a great video. The nuanced detail in the explanation between testing methods at the end, ties together a concept in electrical troubleshooting overlooked by so many instructors. That is answering g that uh oh moment question when you get a reading and think ok now what

[@MotorAgeMagazine]

Thank you!

[@JonDoe-007]

Can't thank you enough. This is going to help me diagnose a o2 sensor circuit problem

[@ElPalomodelaSierra]

Thanks, I took all the notes I could, now to start the experiments. Again, thank you very much.

[@kyledonovan6301]

your welcome

[@petetherealrelentless6542]

Great video.. love this sort of content.

[@keviiiboo7460]

Great video! Very easy to understand. I wanted to know the very basics of this subject and this video really helped. Thank you

[@grahamadams9084]

Well done on a brilliant explication and thank you so much Sir. You are both a gentleman and a scholar!

[@danielsmothermon6469]

I watched many videos about voltage drop and just didn't get it. After watching this video, I finally get it. Thank you

[@joseluisguisaomartinez9878]

Your explanation is awesome!!

[@willyouan6222]

You are a wealth of knowledge

[@davidblaze1652]

Brilliant video. Thanks to The Trainer.

[@stonewalled9696]

Thank you for this great video. What's true yesterday is still true today.

[@Londonbridge978]

Great video. Helps me understand a lot better now.

[@bradedwards1609]

Excellent presentation Pete. Very informative.

[@MrGanganagar]

Very useful indeed. Thank you Sir

[@courtkerstanski1855]

Fantastic video, thank you!

[@hethaerto1]

Excellent tutorial. I wasn't aware it was possible to see voltage on only one side of the circuit, or as you said: test between the battery positive and the load positive. It doesn't make sense to me, but I believe you. I'll have to try it out. Of course, this technique is as you say a dynamic test, opposite of a static continuity test which is how I'm used to doing it.

[@spyonthesoftparade]

Absolutely excellent, thank you.

[@isabelosaguionjr6161]

I Learned more from these Verily.Thank you so much Sir Pete

[@jayman6860]

Thanks i really needed a refresher on electrical circuits and you explained it very well.

[@JimmyBagOfDonuts]

Such a well done video! Thanks!

[@robertmullen2480]

thanks PETE watch a lot of these electrical videos as a refresher!

[@SFORDS]

Thank you for the information

[@broomad]

Excellent video - thank you

[@ahmedalmafrachi7522]

You are the perfect instructor ever

[@ameyers67]

This is phenomenal. Thanks.

[@longkeithdiablo8812]

So voltage is less because resistance is greater, and "the only real resistance is the load" is my new mantra. Thanks for the video, I hope UK circuits are the same 🙂🇬🇧

[@patkelley8293]

Great delivery! I'm trying to learn how to troubleshoot.

[@johnsimms818]

Great instructor !

[@aweysmaxamed4954]

Thank you for all your technical information.

[@badereldinarahmanelhag2722]

Very professional instructor

[@TheBongoZeptobrewery]

Phenomenal content!

[@vin605]

Will explain, thanks for sharing

[@anooprg6311]

Wonderful intro to the testing world...

[@Americal1970]

That was excellent

[@stephenlyons7543]

hey man, ima give you a thumbs up and a comment because you actually taught me something new. I'm a licensed plumber so I'm pretty smart but dc car electrical knowledge has always been out of my grasp. I've got a bad electrical problem on my 87' Toyota Camry. i vowed to never take it too another mechanic after a power steering problem. long story short i paid them for "fixing it". Then had to fix it myself. So, armed with my new knowledge that you so graciously give me FOR FREE!!!!!!!! I'm going to attempt to fix again. Wish me luck and I'll let you know if I'm successful. If I am I'm going to find a way to pay you, good sir.

[@MotorAgeMagazine]

I'm looking forward to hearing how you did!

[@oscarbabalo3729]

Thank you kindly teacher 🙏

[@russkellogg8189]

Wow! Awesome! Thank you

[@pabsmechanic]

New subs here sir! I remeber yr. 2014 when I ask you about some questions about automotive. You ask me also which field in automotive im belong too.. I'm just a new automotive technician back then. Thank you for keep moving sir stay bless!

[@wyattoneable]

Super informative, thanks so much!

[@abuteman3246]

Amazing thanks that’s very helpful ❤❤❤