This Adapter Will Destroy Your Car

[@scottykilmer]

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[@david-spliso1928]

I hope you become the top car channel. Just wanna point out that Top Gear is relatively rubbish now Clarkson, Hammond and May have left.

[@glennso47]

Scotty Kilmer Thanks

[@deadgametech6624]

My power inverter was stolen a year ago. Please send me one Scotty!

[@thekingpug8281]

Scotty Kilmer I will try my best to be carefully about it but to much power in my car 🚙

[@michael47lamb]

@@david-spliso1928 Top Gear has always been rubbish in my estimation.

[@yomomma4270]

Dang! Scotty was right. I unplugged the phone charger in my Acura TL, and the car immediately turned into a 94 Toyota Celica! Thanks for the tip, Scotty!

[@Thatskink]

Such a downgrade.. Lol

[@metometo7792]

I tried doing that on my 2000 TL and it didn't work. Thinking I should be glad it didn't. :)

[@ccgb92]

LOLOL

[@frnzklmmrll1012]

my black `93 gts coupe was a dammn nice car

[@ag135i]

You are welcomed.

[@jimwilliams760]

Thank you Scotty for the heads up. I'm getting rid of all my cheap Chinese adapters and getting quality Chinese adapters.

[@mactavish61]

James Williams papa bless Anker

[@mike-uw6wt]

mharris1270 agree on Anker. You can trust anything the brand makes.

[@AafkeArt]

Agree on Anker! I have Anker cables, powerbanks, Bluetooth speaker and car plug!

[@OptimumServices416]

At one point Anker was the bomb. If you have bought any Anker products lately you will know that things aren't what they seem to be anymore. Classic case of Sony syndrome.

[@jcyork1767]

😂

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Sometimes I wish cars were like the 70's where the wiring was so simple, anyone with elementary knowledge of electricity could install multiple outlets (cigarette lighters), stereo, lighting, and basically anything else!

[@caddyguy5369]

BaltimoreAndOhioRR Modifying cars is the whole reason I learned electronics.

[@AJ-xm4xc]

Everything was more real back then.

[@MilesPrower1992]

@Gamma Rat you can still do that.. If you have two cars!

[@75OldsNinetyEight]

My 1975 Olds Ninety-Eight has at least five ash trays and several cigarette lighters from the factory... Also has a 455 in.³ V8 monster of an engine.

[@benkojr]

@Gamma Rat Never used to be that hard! Fold the harness, pull the crossmember, unbolt the mounts and change the Radiator Cap! Swapping a Six for an Eight got a little bit more confusing in the late 80's cars. The crap now? No one knows or can go retro now on anything. The kids have the computers and ZERO Mechanical skills or ambition other than to be led to a paycheck.(Ask a Brat if they would like to build a Bird house or Bird Feeder so that they can compare their strive in life to the ones that can Truly do without them! ) The Little Birds you ask will Surely get Pissd Off! No Nothing -Free For Me Bullshit Artist that will Starve to Death if the Fate they Deserve doesn't put them in the dirt first! (Thank God that they have an APP to Fix IT! )

[@lance6752]

The way Scotty moves makes him the captain jack sparrow of mechanics lol

[@bruceallen2862]

I concur.

[@temynator]

😂

[@kelleymcclain7380]

Love this! 🤣

[@AAA-mz3zo]

I believe is the other way around. Scotty's moves were before jack Sparrow😂

[@adrianeaviles1576]

I love it I'm not the only one who saw that I'm here for it he's awesome

[@DanielIles]

Me with my car: Scotty: DON’T

[@nabilm2941]

I should probably just stare at my Jaguar and from a distant.

[@nabilm2941]

@Don’t Trip that's hard to do.. she's gorgeous.. one of her best aspects.

[@zraiyan5]

@@nabilm2941 which one is it?

[@thekosmokramer]

sell that endless money pit and get a toyodaaaaa

[@importantmancommenting9336]

Scotty is the Jeff/athlean X of the car lifestyle

[@sarahp3766]

i just found this guys channel and its the best thing ever. his humor is amazing

[@hischyoudontneedtoknow2896]

Cool username

[@singaporeghostclub]

I watch his videos for the entertainment value.🤣

[@paulpower7018]

Welcome to the "Gang".

[@Realeyesrealizereallies15]

I feel like I'm gonna have a heart attack trying to listen to this guy. Just when you think he's winding down he goes full throttle and the vicious cycle just keeps repeating itself.

[@coronavirus4287]

Sarah Paulson and he pinned your comment !! Haha

[@dans1516]

I'm so old, I remember when people light their cigarettes with that plug...

[@Jp-gc6bh]

My 04 g35 had that, and I just bought a fm blue tooth transmitter one for my 02 civic

[@TheHungryMammoth]

@@Jp-gc6bh same for my 05 c240 benz

[@jobbiejew]

I always keep a spare 12v lighter in all my cars at all times. They get used regularly because you never know when your standard lighter is gonna go tits up ;)

[@jojorobino5312]

I still use my cigarette lighter. Crown vic lx 2008.

[@GgZoo-iK3to]

Sssssh, we're not old, good gravy man. Maybe a little less beers! Lol

[@daviddarby6263]

Here is my non-offensive comment. BTW, I work at Autozone and your advice has helped me and my customers. Thank you!

[@TWOHEADEDOGRE]

Random person: what if i .... Scotty kilmer: NO!

[@kangkim150]

Random person: Will you let me finish? Scotty kilmer: Okay hurry up. Random person: I have a Chrysle... Scotty kilmer: NO!

[@bobmarleystoe]

Eh

[@malikcutchin]

He probably just laugh Random person: I have a Chrysler Scotty: hahaha Junk

[@algrayson8965]

@@kangkim150 - Scotty: "Chrysler? Call 'Cars For the Blind.'" "FIAT? Call 'Cars For the Blind.'" "____________? (fill in the blank except Toyota) Call 'Cars For the Blind.'"

[@TammyMartinBLUE]

@@kangkim150 😆😅🤣😂

[@TheSeanUhTron]

Hey Scotty! My car won't start. What's wrong? *Scotty:* Have you tried driving a 90's Toyota?

[@MrGattor33]

Sean Place A 94 Celica to be exact 😂😂😂

[@theemperor7500]

LOL! In all fairness, I have been running Camrys and have had 0 issues with them for decades, he isnt wrong about Toyotas XD

[@bryanfullerton1566]

LOL the one car he is an expert in.

[@DaveGringo]

Yeah I have and he's 100% right... 99 Camry, 303k miles now... Bought it one year old with 14k on it... Maintain it fairly well but not religiously by the book... Never had one very expensive or hard to perform repair. Most of them I do myself besides things like Timing belt service or new lower control arms because the rubber bushings were shot... Motor and transmission has never had to be apart. Still runs and drives better then some new cars I have driven. Extremely quiet inside, AC blows cold, everything works as it should, only have had to replace blower resistor once to updated resistor $15 from the dealer, 3 radiators I do it myself in 30 - 45 minutes in my driveway, both electric cooling fan motors once and a new set of brushes in the original alternator last year $8 online, 1 hour job in my driveway. Amazing reliable car and quiet inside... Most new cars have too much road noise inside then for me! Even has original exhaust system and muffler!!!

[@TameTheAmazing]

This is what I call an honest public service by an honest mechanic (for a change). Thank you Scotty and God bless.

[@afgpielover]

Look at this man. Humble, knowledgeable, wise, helps people for free. This guy is a G

[@markmeier4206]

Oh he gets paid!

[@Chris-cy3uq]

@@markmeier4206 KZbin pays him, not you lol... You just make him some money by watching his videos. I think he gives some useful information and I've definitely learned something from him, buuut he's still kinda weird to me...

[@afgpielover]

@@markmeier4206 by KZbin and customers not by companies that are telling him to say these cars are good and they should drive this brand.

[@markmeier4206]

@@afgpielover like I said he is getting paid. I didn't say who or how.

[@66cuda]

I only use anker, worth every penny, great brand

[@thetechlibrarian]

I’ll second that.

[@siggyretburns7523]

Never heard of them. Good though, huh? I go through liquor store USB adapters faster than a tank of gas, and cost about the same. Right now I have a 1500 watt power inverter with two USB built in. But its Harbor Freight. Itll probably last about as long as the liquor store adapters.

[@jordanp.7323]

quality brand and great customer service

[@Tsch6373]

@@siggyretburns7523 I have two Anker power bricks, used to maintain a charge on my phone if I'm away from my usual power source. 25,600mAh & 26,800mAh can also be used to operate anything usb-powered. Three USB ports and a small flashlight. Anker delivers high quality products.

[@johndavis6596]

Yep Anker is solid. Never had a bad experience with Anker.

[@TheMetalmachine467]

How am I supposed to wire my flux capacitor?

[@glenncartwright6136]

Mr. Fusion!

[@Ac357fde02]

Like the Jonas brothers

[@tiffanyomega5435]

Scotty your a genius.. upsetting scammers and showing everyone the right way to look after a car.. I’ve been fixing my own motorbikes and cars since 1979 and You do things exactly like me..

[@denizenofclownworld4853]

So you're saying you're stupid too?

[@Messerwon]

Rev up your Qualcomm adapters!!

[@anabelhinojosa9264]

Thank you for all your helpful tips. Being a single Mom of three and driving a lot, I feel more confident knowing stuff. I really want to watch from day 1 of your videos. Thanks Scotty!

[@jeffnorbert1871]

Knowing stuff has its downside though.

[@texaswindowfilms8533]

@@jeffnorbert1871 what does that even mean dude, when it comes to a vehicle...

[@azmike3572]

I thought trolls dressed in a certain way and lived under old wooden bridges.

[@stephenndwaruh2118]

Thanks Anabel.

[@roboticunclephil]

@@stephenndwaruh2118 Thanks stephen.

[@infospective]

This is probably why my car is leaking oil. Damn high frequencies!!!

[@tonyjuarez6296]

Takalani Radali lol

[@bekiro28]

now you know whats wrong with your car. just get rid of the damn thing already

[@leeslater8891]

Your right, Im sure they caused my flat tire. The electromagnetism cause the nail to be attracted straight to my tire. When I unplugged it the nail fell out and hole sealed up. Those things are so bad! LOL

[@Mr1982bigman]

😂😂😂😂 same as hahahaha ffs.

[@faithingod3070]

Stupid electro magnetic waves man..

[@nobombs8784]

I've been a mechanic my entire life. Owned two of my own shops have worked on thousands of vehicles. Cars to helicopters, airplanes, boats and motorcycles. I can honestly say I have never ever had to repair any of these vehicles because of a cigarette lighter adapter , with one exception. A blown fuse , which are allways a free replacement. For our customers. I've watched a couple of his videos now and think that he makes things up for videos and Views .This is horrible, whitch-doctor type shade-tree mechanic .

[@edwinbz9889]

Ive been a mechanic for 15 years. Ive never came across this issue either. This guy seems to be running out of material.

[@gameova77]

@@edwinbz9889 yeah this guy... SMH

[@penguin4597]

hes not running out of material, just a knobhead

[@Daniel-xu6kd]

@@edwinbz9889 lol no respect.. dudes made thousands of videos, and you have the audacity to say "this guy" ffs... fair-weather

[@shy_glizzy_2k_204]

@@Daniel-xu6kd irrelevant information

[@theodorkollerd2524]

This world needs more mechanics like Scotty, who adapts to new technology and finds solotions to modern problems

[@geethsan1567]

Modern problems require modern solutions. Sorry, I had to say it.

[@overlord64n6]

*finds modern solutions to modern problems. Fixed that for ya.

[@penguin4597]

hes not making a solution for anything. guys a knobhead. there is no AC in a 12 to 5v step down

[@ryanj2743]

Scotty I hadn't thought about these adapters causing issues. Thank you for posting. I love your videos sir!

[@gabrielaaron]

I think if it were up to Scotty we would all be driving 20 year old Toyotas with oxidized paint

[@killerdinamo08]

Yeah, he should give away one each week 😆!

[@alvinprettyman1802]

only in a perfect world would we have a 20 year old Toyota with bad paint .... but, I ain't givin' up till we get there

[@Mytwistedvoices]

He would need to find another profession!

[@TestECull]

Screw that. Give me an 80 year old Ford. Flathead V8 or bust.

[@kevinley8321]

Just bought mine, I'm officially a follower now

[@randystone4903]

I feel fortunate to have a 2018 Ford-150 with more gee-gaws than I'll ever use. Disconnecting every thing possible after my warranty expires. Newer models seem to have more weird problems and NOT interested and an electric truck.

[@jameskendricks4508]

This reminded me of the time when Cell phones were starting to be installed into cars during the 1990s. I was an installer for a major provider (at the time). Also I remember reading in owner manuals warnings about adding an accessories such as CB radios (remember those?). In both instances there was a warning about RFI affecting the ABS system and airbag systems (SRS). Love your videos and I look forward to many more to come.

[@densilcardna]

True. My ABS warning light pops up indiscriminately all the time.

[@reyestorres6496]

Hello james. Do you know where i can read about what you learned? I would like to learn so i can properly install a cb or any accessories without interference. 🤔

[@jameskendricks4508]

I studied and became MECP certified (Advanced). This was a requirement of the company that I was working for at the time. The study guides are a treasure trove of knowledge. However, there is no replacement for hands on experience!

[@reyestorres6496]

@@jameskendricks4508 thank you. I will see if i can find some guides at my public library on the abbreviated terms. I hope to keep learning from any knowledge you can provide. I will subscribe to your KZbin channel. I appreciate your time and reply.

[@TheMikeydood]

While I agree with RF interfering with car systems, its not wireless frequencies that's causing the interference. Its RF being fed back into the car's wiring. A simple fix we've used in the past is adding a DC line noise filter on the plugs you are using.

[@TheMikeydood]

It depends on if the alien probes are plugged into the noise filtered plugs or not :)

[@leilafigo2485]

Your reply makes little sense. Wireless frequencies and RF are pretty much one and the same.

[@smartchip]

May I ask for a product or some information on what we are talking about, thanks,

[@MrApple187]

There all grounded

[@burritos1000]

Isn't that for audio noise coming through the line from ignition and such, which suppresses those noises, as opposed to the inaudible RF frequencies?

[@jeffh3649]

I charge my car battery with a USB wire plugged into the cigarette lighter port.

[@iamaaron____]

Jeff H 🤣

[@tomheard7844]

Jeff H I love this comment😂

[@ateam6486]

park your car far away from other peoples cars or homes so if it catch fire no property or people will be harmed.

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

@@ateam6486 lol avoid owning older Ford products that catch fire from the worn ignition switch while parked.

[@thegods2622]

How to get out of car payments

[@pauldebruyn5052]

Hey Scotty, Love your show, I'm 80 something. A life time of being a gearhead. Sharing your experiences and being informed on current new things make my armchair wrenching enjoyable. Thanks for sharing . Eh?

[@BELCAN57]

The more complex the system, the easier it is to mess it up.

[@mael-strom9707]

That's my brain ...in a nutshell. ...lol.

[@alwaysopen7970]

That's the manufacture's fault.

[@jag2944]

Scotty: using the computer to pick this week winner. Computer: starts to act crazy Scotty: unplugs USB adapter Computer runs normally and Scotty finds out USB adapter was made in Taiwan.

[@johnlopez4089]

Another great video. I drive big rigs for UPS. and a bunch of our tractors have the check engine lights on. The mechanics check it and find nothing then reset the computer and it goes away for a short time but then always comes back on. Now I know why. My coworkers plug everything under the sun into the power points.

[@michaelcopps5683]

Scotty has stuff for all drivers and he's a fun, energetic type guy that makes it fun, so listen and learn. Always amazed at the stuff I didn't know but always wanted to ask someone in the "biz".

[@dylanknight4752]

Gets in non Toyota car: Scotty: it’s wrecked.

[@brittmckeen8979]

My day gets brighter when I see a Scotty Kilmer post. Yours aye.

[@mikeray1544]

Im an old car tech( military mechanic/dealer/independent shops) from the 90"s, i had a big life change so to speak, so I started doing some auto service again for some friends, my primary customer got a used 97" Toyota Camry 4-cyl(114k mi), it is clean with no rust but was behind/neglected, i told him once it is caught up on service/repairs it will be a real superstar, it now passes legit emissions insp, runs great/good power/ handles well again, nice unit that is paid for, (I use Rockauto parts). I also svc his girlfriends 96"Honda Civicc LX(it also passes legal emission insp)- Bro Scotty is the real deal auto Tech(not a parts changer)- I found this channell doing tech update info for a 2002 Ford F-150 , I automatically recognized this man as a good/honest/ qualified mechanic, ya"ll pay attention & you will benefit from his hard earned skillset.

[@TammyMartinBLUE]

I have read so much, well pouty crap from men(Boys) who are unreasonable rude & insulting to Scottie & its clearly because of their own issues like insecurity, lots of mouth with little knowledge, pouty petty jealousy. They just haven't grown up and felt respect from other males. I was taught to look at what I liked in another person and to emulate & aspire, to become knowledgeable and respect the accomplishments of others. But instead of looking at other men with respect for their accomplishments & their hard earned knowledge they are childishly rude & insulting. If they want to be comedians they are just too damn silly to realize this Isnt a comedy channel. Humor in a conversation does not include rude insults Involving the man your speaking to. Comedy & humor are not the same, duh! Sir, it's so refreshing to read the remarks from a confident grown man. I am hopeful your example will give guidance to boys who might get that with years comes knowledge, how to offer respect to another man and mostly how a man speaks of or to another man. You have both my respect and gratitude.

[@anonymike8280]

What? You service his girlfriends? You dirty dog. Hee-haw!

[@Esqj]

63W? I was one from ‘86 to ‘88 (re-enlisted to be a 74F).

[@davidhamilton506]

@@anonymike8280 Not too hard to see who the real dirty dog here is. Show some respect...

[@anonymike8280]

@@davidhamilton506 It's Scotty Kilmer. His agitation incites flights of thought. I drive old cars myself, I know all about fixing all the neglected s*** on them. In the bad old days of American cars with cast iron 6's and V-8's, when I got a used car, sometimes it took me a year to fix all the bad work done by previous owners. I even found instances of inarguable mechanic sabotage done to set up more repairs. In today's cars, all you see are the consequences of neglect, sometimes motivated by the understandable unwillingness of the previous owners to pay shop rates for little s*** like drive axles or struts. The problem is, the sellers often want to take only the price of the repair off the book value. If they thought their car was worth so much, why don't they fix and then sell it for full price? Let people have their fun. You don't know half the story.

[@PeaJayTheGr8]

Hey Scotty! Love your channel! This video helped me out A LOT! My TPMS light was always coming on and off and the place I bought my tires from couldn't figure out why and suggested I replace my TPMS tire monitors. Well, I saw this video while binge watching your content and purchased a new, higher scale USB car adapter and ditched the one I bought from a 99 cents store. What do you know, my TPMS light turned off and has been off for days! Crazy!! You're a genius! Keep up the great content. I'm all eyes and ears!! 👍

[@dalriada842]

I remember the days when people put lighters in those holes.

[@PritchyTurbo2000]

I still do bro.

[@G0K3001]

It used to be great smoking on a car trip, when your driving solo.

[@orbitalair2103]

07 kia sportage had both the lighter and a real ashtray !!

[@NiumeLTU]

@@orbitalair2103 did my driving test with kia manual. Jeez that car is hell. GERMAN UNTIL DEATH.

[@theduke038]

Now it’s a extra cost for a cigarette lighter package

[@neal6059]

SCOTTY THE KIND of guy to say that a Toyota coffee cup is the most reliable way to drink coffee

[@aceous99]

nuh uh

[@Davido50]

Hes a bit obsessed but overall tries steer you right. Toyota is good for cars not trucks. Ford rules trucks an Scotty concurs!

[@pdiddy1641]

Hey it’s the truth 😂🍸

[@lyimoej7198]

Neal Burnham 🤣so funny

[@zyloctal]

@@thetruth9952 yeah My friend ran his 1990 to 600k miles, with no engine rebuld.

[@jimvetromila4562]

I was wondering why my car kept getting struck by lightning. Who knew ??

[@rpn000rpnca]

I purchased a wired powerwerx 12 volt to usb power device. I wired directly from battery through a fuse through an automotive relay to the device and then to ground. I got the relay and socket from all electronics and the usb power device from Powerwerx. The relay is used so there is no parasitic draw and turns off the device when the car is off. I tapped the cigarette lighter positive to actuate the relay.

[@ShaggyOtis]

Thank you Scotty for making me feel better about dropping $30 on a Belkin adapter 😂

[@josuelaura1536]

ShaggyOtis same here

[@FlyBoiQ1]

Did u get the regular one or the fast charging one?

[@garymiller2056]

Do you feel better about being a sucker, ShaggyOtis??

[@KagemushaRonin]

hey, scotty only payed $20 for his. You still got ripped off dude

[@waynelsexton3488]

Same

[@kevinmoore4887]

Tin foil on adapter. Cell in mylar bag. Tin foil hat on head. Ready to drive in California!

[@Sprigga666]

What you don't put tinfoil in your wallet to stop the scammers from taping your credit cards?

[@MABFR01]

@@Sprigga666 I don't let ppl be close enough to scam me this way

[@kevinmoore4887]

@@Sprigga666 Titanium RFID proof wallet. Wait a minute, what is this chip set hidden in the wallet liner?

[@vijayanchomatil8413]

Hilarious!

[@timothyprentice5944]

Kevin Moore uy

[@danielgolden7732]

Always droppin knowledge...Not all heroes wear capes...thx Scotty.

[@robertoravec2186]

Scotty, as you normally praise the Toyota RAV4. Can u help a subscriber out. 2012 RAV4 runs well w frequent use. But, will not start w/o a jump assist if left for a week or more. New Interstate battery in last 3 months thinking 5 year old battery bad. Again after a 5-8 days, jump needed. 24K miles on 2012 RAV4. Toyota dealer anxious to check. What R your thoughts?

[@keithbubb730]

You have a drain problem.

[@Geniusclicks]

This guys a GENIUS. Broad scope of his knowledge is wideband

[@SerPurple51]

Woah I've never been this early to a Scotty Kilmer video.

[@sagatuppercut2960]

Thank you for this video, Scotty. I'm planning to charge my cell phone in my car and you prevented me from making a mistake.

[@dallasbenjamin5398]

This makes so much sense . I got a new car a month ago and started having starting issues with it after I bought a charger for my iPhone

[@pheenix42]

Subarus today will have USB ports built in at different locations, so no adapters are needed, also on the largest model there is a 120v outlet available.

[@len2524]

Scotty. A good electrical engineer understands this stuff really well. Maybe not a regular car mechanic!!! However, you point is right. Don’t buy a cheap adaptor!!

[@donfox1774]

Thanks for info Scotty. I had no idea these plugs would create such a problem.

[@witzed1]

They can't.

[@darrylgatewood9914]

Ditto

[@daftflamious]

@@witzed1 you'd think before going through all the effort of making and posting a video, one might at least google what the main subject of said video was and how it worked. or how the PWM output of a buck converter is pulsed dc not ac. or how a 5v2a adapter does create some em output... but is negligible compared to the 14.8V 50A and above AC to DC monster attached to every fossil fueled vehicles engine.... the cars were most likely more affected by EMF from the chargers on the power side because the cheap ones dont have input coils to filter this... obviously i made all this up... because if even scientists dont understand electromagnetism , i dont have a coulomb to stand on...

[@GrnXnham]

Luckily, the newest cars have plenty of USB ports built-in. So you don't need to buy any of those cheap converters.

[@MichaelSmith-gf5zc]

The problem is the ones that are built into most cars don't charge very well

[@GrnXnham]

@Corvid Cares Yeah, that was my point. I have heard NOTHING about the built in USB ports in modern cars causing any interference problems. So I assume they were tested by the car manufacturers and shielded if necessary.

[@stevehorton2669]

Coolest AUTO GUY ever. He knows alot, and shares his knowledge for free. Keep it up Scotty. Great advice.

[@KamiSeb]

This guy is such a character. I love him. Subscribed!

[@BilderbergCEO]

"Live free or die" You're the best, Scotty!

[@trainguy1792]

im protected cause i made dis hat from ALUMINUM FOIL

[@TheGamerbroski]

Trainguy1717 IRL 😳👀😏 Maybe they weren’t crazy after all but right. Lol.

[@LosAngeles822]

Hahahah

[@joebop6849]

A Weird Al fan, I see.

[@trainguy1792]

@@joebop6849 yeeeeeeeee

[@sanderkinney2758]

"Even the physicists don't really understand electromagnetic stuff." Umm, OK, sure. I had one of the really cheap power adapters in an old Chevy Nova. That must be the reason that the engine ran out of oil and ceased up!

[@lsmerrill51]

Thanks Scotty...being a widow you make my fear of autos almost non existent. Learning from you has empowered my ability to avoid a lot of anxiety when it comes to cars both in purchasing and repairs!

[@HelloKittyFanMan.]

He's a widow? How did that happen, supposedly?

[@NorthPoleJeff]

It make take your fear away, but it scares me to death. I sure don't want a new car.

[@atrahasis3899]

As a telepath with telekinetic powers, I can indeed see electromagnetic wave forms and bend them to my will. I also create vibrant watercolors here in the day room.

[@urineanimal]

But you wouldnt dare go after organized crime. Ok thats cool you can play with your energy but if its only for selfish pleasures, you suck.

[@genecurrent2635]

Always use them for selfish pleasures, that's the dark side, way more fun

[@AStanton1966]

Can you also see Russia from your house?

[@stevewalker412]

I will wear foil on my head so you cant read my mind

[@AStanton1966]

I also want a tin foil hat; where did you buy yours?

[@uzibeatle]

Or in other words purchase higher quality CHiniseium. Thanks for the tip on these adapters.

[@margaretwaters7715]

SCOTTY, I have had something draining my batteries through four batteries now and no one has been able to fix the problem. My campervan had a backup camera, a fan, and cell phones plugged into it off and on. I thought it might be the carburetor. Sounds like you might have answered my problem. I guess I will have to take it to Toyota and have the computer reset ! Not my favorite place. Say a prayer it can be fixed.

[@cjmillsnun]

Physicists understand Electromagnetism and EMI perfectly well Scotty. They also understand RFI as does any radio ham. The laws regarding it have been known for over a century now. I also doubt that they would use a switch mode power supply to drop from 12V to 5 when it's cheaper and cleaner to use a DC-DC converter. There are many solid state types. The problem comes with them when they are poorly made. They overheat and short causing a power spike. That is enough to do damage to car systems. Switch mode power supplies are used for large voltage drops like 230V (or 120V) to 12V (or 5V) and work by rectifying the mains voltage to DC, then switching it on and off very quickly as they can use a smaller transformer in circuit.

[@Broncort1]

Tought you would give away the inverter...lol

[@joeg1211]

Hey I thought the same thing but U know Scotty what the he'll

[@lacroix1976]

that would have been cool , even more if i was the winner since my 2000 saturn dont like that much extra plug in stuff , after 20 years i can get a better voltage from her than 12,2 , in the good days i think it was 12,4 , but she s not dying yet at 321000 km.

[@joeg1211]

Gotta tell you when your rite you're rite just gotta hit it and quit go for it why not then do it again

[@euplot]

Use it for 20 years! No problemo.

[@thatfrenchcanadian5779]

USB adapter? 20 years? Yeah right...

[@MrApple187]

I had power inverters and two usb plugs cars are grounded to reduce rf interference if its such a big concern remove the alternator thats the biggest rf producer

[@0hMyGandhi]

@@thatfrenchcanadian5779 you understand that cigarette adapters have been around for a VERY long time, right? I had one that powered my palm pilot with its proprietary connection and an included cigarette power adapter.

[@euplot]

@@thatfrenchcanadian5779 before usb had old Nokia phones chargers. I still have some of those around.

[@dgvtcg5hbwu383]

It's true that, RF interference can emanate from poorly shielded or low-quality 5V chargers and other electronic accessories connected to the 12V car socket. When these devices are in use, they generate electrical signals, and if not adequately shielded, these signals can radiate RF interference. This interference can then propagate through the vehicle's electrical system and potentially interfere with sensitive electronics within the car. With that being said. I've had absolutely zero problems with them. I've been using one that has 6 USB slots for several years with zero problems..

[@sarge9760]

Most of the newer good ones don't convert DC to AC to DC. They just step down the voltage and amperage. Much better and cleaner.

[@garzascreek]

How do you step it down without converting to full or half wave AC? Are you saying they just but a big resistor in there to drop the voltage?

[@two_number_nines]

*big linear voltage regulator. such solution is actually to be expected from the cheapest ones. what normal adapters do is pwm feeding a half wave to straight dc filter with duty cycle dependent on the output voltage so as to keep a stable voltage no matter the load and input voltage

[@davidbsac]

garzascreek voltage divider circuit

[@davezimmerman1510]

Sarge your mistaken only way to do that is a resistive voltage divider which uses much more power than the device your charging and can only function properly on a fixed load. That’s why these switching supplies , dc to dc converters were developed in the first place. Only thin that can be done is lower the swithing frequency and that’s why Scotty recommended the standard 60hz inverters. You must convert dc to ac and back to desired dc volts to avoid massive power loss and heat The lower the frequency ( less interference) the larger the components and size of device Always a trade off

[@andyb012345]

@@garzascreek You use a buck converter, essentially switches (mosfets usually) and an inductor.

[@bs7773]

Scotty has grown on me over time. I have to watch a few of his videos ery day to keep my sanity.

[@faithwalker7]

Very good video Scotty, I've always wondered about the cheap USB adapters so great video. Thanks for all you do.

[@thanda7150]

I always go to Scotty when my 'Camy' is sick. He's soo right about the adapter! I doubted him before...never again! My engine light turned on last Sunday for a few hrs and I panicked! Couple days later, I went to my mechanic and told him the problem and he had no idea what caused that. I remembered seeing this video a long time ago and I'm glad that I found the answer. So, NO more charging my cell and will always bring my power bank from now on! Scotty, you're the Best ❤

[@dianesmith4845]

I love you Scotty, I always learn something from you! As a woman, it is wonderful to have a resource for automotive information! Thank you!

[@forrestwight3906]

Literally just discovered this guy.. And he's the best thing ever. Way to go Scotty

[@scottykilmer]

thanks for the support!

[@PLATINUM2U]

Next Video... "Why you Should wrap your keyless transponder in aluminum foil"

[@charlesmcgehee3227]

I actually would not be surprised. Basically he is saying that if you shield it with a little tinfoil hat the adapter will be safe. We drive our cars nears stronger "inverter frequency" fields all day long. I am sure these cheap inverters cause trouble. But the details as to why doesn't sound clear enough.

[@luisorozco8301]

That's how the aliens track us. wE aRE BeINg WaTCheD

[@triumphmanful]

I read that car thieves can copy your codes if nearby with a new copy devise. Then they just use the code to steal your car ! So wrap them in foil and it will slow them down ! Do the same with all credit cards too. A guy scanned our card while we were on line at a store. We got a billed for a Pizza & New pair of Nikees. It was in the big city, we hardly every go there ! Luckily our bank caught it and we did not have to pay ! Those people should be boiled in oil and then horsewhipped. Before prison time, of course ! Sounds like a good deterent to me !

[@bradpd]

The Lexus ones can be shut off with a "cheat" code and then powered back up by pressing any button on them.

[@Todd_S]

A pure sine wave inverter is recommended so sensitive electronics are not damaged.

[@toninobelimussi296]

There should be some regulation about stuff like this: I mean, when you buy and use one of these - sometimes very useful - gadgets, you certainly don't want to mess up your car electronics. They should only be available with some kind of a warning about the risks you're exposing your car to by using them.

[@fernandotanase114]

I just came across his videos and got my first car yesterday. You can LEARN so much stuff from Scotty♥️.Much love from H-Town💪💯

[@joelspivak6622]

Fernando Tanase Good luck with the car... What did you get?

[@TreyGoose]

Aye congrats bro😂☝what car did u get?

[@fernandotanase114]

2007 Pt Cruiser. Only reason I got it tho its bc I got a pretty good deal on it $1,900 and it only has 75,000 miles on it and ik for a fact tht the last 2 owners took care of it they were a doctor and Australian "rich" guy

[@fernandotanase114]

It also has no damage on the outside or inside just a couple very small scratches here and there

[@billy_the_kid]

Unplugging mine to see if it fixes my low tire light, traction control, etc. Thanks for the tip Scotty

[@shannonmorrow2399]

Check your tires air pressures. Both lights will go off with proper inflation.

[@shannonmorrow2399]

Check you tires air pressure. With proper inflation both lights will go off.

[@elliotspencer2648]

Also cheap cell phone chargers and switch mode power supplies that you use in your home can cause large amounts of interferance on your home's electrical wiring, turns your house into a large radio transmitter!!.

[@jwick4320]

Dang, I'm gonna get an inverter, throw a small fridge in the back, now I'll have cold beer all the time!! Thanks Scotty!

[@benbenben123ben]

If they don’t find you handsome, they’ll at least find you handy. 😉

[@tsdr6830]

I got a portable fridge/freezer in the back of my car and it plugs right into my cigarette lighter socket. It keeps whatever cold item i have nice and cold. :-)

[@ferraribeng]

Make sure your battery is strong enough to power both your car and your mini fridge.

[@tsdr6830]

@@ferraribeng Thanks. It is specifically made for vehicles and has a low amp draw. It only runs when the car is running. Again, Thanks. :-)

[@TimArdan]

@@benbenben123ben I’m pulling for you. We’re all in this together.

[@igotstoknow2]

How many times does Scotty say, 'hey', to his wife during breakfast?

[@ulagatin]

Tells her to rev up her engines!

[@EMichaelBall]

Hey

[@Xterminate13]

The reason she chose him...

[@burritojonz]

I can’t stop watching your videos. Top Notch!!! I got a 2002 Volvo v70 AWD Wagon

[@kennynwadike8468]

Hi Scotty, that inverter is not a pure sine wave inverter and uses the same principle of conversion as the little chargers

[@willfulliam]

"You can't see electromagnetism" Tell that to the visible spectrum.

[@patrickparker8417]

Who's that , never met him

[@willfulliam]

@@patrickparker8417 Me neither, but I've seen him around.

[@seanwatts8342]

You still can't see it. You can only see the source or the reflection.

[@danwithjesus]

Well is true, you can't see the electromagnetism...you only observe it when visible things move in certain pattern...he said it right...is like the air...and that too can't be seen but only feel it on your/other matter(not dark matter) bodies...that "visible spectrum" is a made up word for something they try to tell us what technology can see...but you can never see what technology sees...and that is good...you don't want to see the energy coming out of you when you get angry...or when a phone transmits back to the tower..it would surely scare you...hence why people think wi-fi is a good technology...and now the 5g(worse)..Peace

[@charlesdickens6706]

.....but it's interesting that Scotty showed us a pidgeon . It's thought that pidgeons can see gravitational gradients as kind of tunnels that they use for navigation . Many marine animals detect slight electrical disturbances. Bees definetly sense electrical fields .

[@xxyyzz8714]

I watch your videos almost 5 times a day. Bless you Scotty, from the Philippines.

[@rossredelback1579]

Says will wreck modern cars Me: well I have nothing to worry about

[@UNKLELUKE86]

20 yo car I have. 2000 I30 Infiniti 250,000 Po720 pending Shifts funny but I love her.

[@salregalado1107]

Now, I realize , this may sound stupid, your advise and opinions, are priceless. I listen to your comments like your an ole pal. Thanks for your no nonsense, plain spoken, gems. Sal, Fresno, CA.

[@novill0]

I can’t stop watching his videos!

[@psychotrucker9880]

My wife's mouth causes alot of interference

[@sylviafrank8302]

life of Wyatt ..now you're in for it.

[@alphatrion100]

Get a divorce if you don't like her anymore

[@amermeleitor]

my wife's mouth too, but not talking anything...

[@alfredvalrie5541]

alphatrion100 he can’t afford one

[@alphatrion100]

@@alfredvalrie5541 Truth is : never marry in the first place. Just have girlfriends an NEVER get them knocked up. You will be happy

[@izz5946]

Best good to know information of the week, I'm glad I tuned in today...

[@drumid1881]

OMG I bought one of these recently as the standard USB port was low amperage and taking ages to charge my phone. I plugged in an adaptor and was pleased with how quickly it was charging my phone. Not long after using it though for the first time ever a warning came up on my dashboard saying "service tyre pressure monitoring system" turned the car off and on a again a couple of times and it eventually went away. Going to take it back though and get a better quality one. I always thought these adaptors worked by resistive dropping rather than the incredibly inefficient way of turning it to AC then back to DC again. THANK YOU Scotty, seriously thought something was going wrong with my car and would need a service etc.

[@xxDarkShroudxx]

Scotty, you're the best! I repaired, replaced a lot of my car parts all because of your videos! Thank you sir for making such great content that's straight to the point and also very funny!

[@andrewb6]

I have some USB power adapters that emit RF at the same frequency as my favorite FM radio station, making it unlistenable. Those were supposedly good ones, too. Might be a knock-off. Time to investigate a little more. Thank you, Scotty!

[@Mustangladyme]

Same here.

[@dodge1629]

Scotty, the problem with the cheap ones is that they use poor quality and simple components to built it, and there's no "safety" in case of overloading it! By the way these things don't convert DC to AC and back to low DC voltage... they just use a simple circuit called step-down IC that reduces from 12V to 5V!

[@CdGreven]

Those ICs use PWM to step down from 12vdc to 5vdc but it does not mean that it is purely a DC signal. It still has AC components in them which can still cause interference and problems. I had one which was interfering with the radio when I was charging the phone and you could clearly hear the noise on the radio!

[@ugowoundo]

@@CdGreven my head is about to explode with all these info lol

[@shn842]

I just realized last week that this stupid adapter caused my battery to die 3x and I'm wondering now if it caused my radio to blow and my heated heats to no longer work. 🤔 I removed the adapter before I took my car to VW and after conducting a parasitic draw and diagnostic check, they couldnt find the cause. I wish I had seen this video sooner. Thanks for sharing your invaluable experience Scotty. Love your channel!!

[@christianarauz3739]

New viewer here, just discovered Scottie’s videos and I gotta say, they’re the best! Learned more about cars binge watching his videos than I ever have watching other channels on KZbin. Keep up the good work. 👍🏽

[@HelloKittyFanMan.]

"Scottie"? Who's that... supposedly?

[@Alexander1990143]

THANK YOU!!! THIS Solved My Problem! I had a (tronsmart, qualcom certified) usb charger plugged in my car(Altima 2011) for a long period & couldn't find out the reason why it's remote was working only on Super close range... Unplugging It Fixed my Remote's range

[@kenj8uk]

If you have problems starting the car it could be your HT leads ( High Tension,,

[@TravisTerrell]

@@kenj8uk Where are you from? I've never heard anyone call them that in the US--they're just spark plug wires here.

[@TammyMartinBLUE]

@@TravisTerrell thanks I was trying to determine what he was referring to😋

[@davekintz]

Makes sense to me. Now, maybe if I wrap my head with aluminum foil, I can fix this headache!

[@chrismayer3919]

Aren't RF devices da bomb??? *LOL*

[@thegimreaper]

Lmao I’m listening to the blind mouses from shrek

[@joeholland9593]

No, no,, no. The outlet you are plugging that into was designed to heat up the coil of a cigarette lighter. It is on at least a 10 amp fuse. USB standard is .5 amps. A charger might interfere with RF stuff but it's not overloading anything. Those devices are limited to a total 4.8 amp draw.

[@aesome]

Scotty thank you for your help, I'm changing my adaptor.

[@stevereed6746]

I enjoy your perspective in keeping my car running, many of the subjects do you focus on, I now work into a maintenance schedule. Thank you!

[@george3602]

Bro you are a genius!!! Amazing and 100% accurate content. All for free too. Thx for sharing all your wisdom and humor with us.....u r truly next level

[@PERTEKofficial]

I have one of those cheap 4-usb slot adapters in my car and I haven’t had any problems (yet) but I also only ever really use one at a time, maybe two if I have friends in the car. So the minimal draw helps there. As an electrician, I would never use those wonky cigarette lighter extension things that lets you plug more stuff in it though, that just looks like an electrical fire waiting to happen. Someone’s bound to plug 20 different things into it and draw far too many amps through that circuit. The extension itself could be built to handle the amperage, but the wiring for a cigarette lighter likely isn’t. Just like it’s dangerous to plug way too many things into an outlet, it’s dangerous to plug way too many things into your cigarette lighter. It’s built to power one or maybe two things, not charge 10 phones simultaneously.