Towed In From Another Shop For A No-Start! Why Did It Start When I Cleared The Codes!?!?

[@gunhawk4892]

The BEST part, in my opinion, is that you freely state that you're going "to the book" to read up on the code!!! NO ONE can retain everything and "going to the book" impresses me that there is ALWAYS more to learn!! I'm 72 and I STILL learn something every day!!!

[@ronleachsr]

76 and I agree

[@oldbiker9739]

70 still plays with cars , stop learning and we will start dying ,currently restoring a 2005 s10 blazer 2 door 4 x 4 for a customer me ,lol

[@joemvin.j3-16]

67 and still learning too!

[@acidking202]

If you are unwilling to learn... No one can help you, If you are determined to learn... No one can STOP you. (The Youngster of the group... I'm only 57)

[@roberttyrrell2250]

Remember Chiltons? Lol.

[@donnienicholson6062]

Wife bought a 2012 Mustang and a good shop near here spent a lot of time trying to get the sequential turn signals to work.Cleared all the codes and they worked perfectly.Then they charged nothing saying they didn't actually do anything except learn something new.Honest mechanics are a treasure.

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

That's great! Thanks for sharing & watching the channel 🔧

[@davidtaylor8002]

This guy clearly demonstrates the difference between a 'technician', and a "parts changer".

[@jamesrcoleii4577]

My mom and dad has had many of these trucks. They love that style. I have also seen many issues with this style of truck. When you did the code scan I notice something with the codes. A friend had the same problem. I later found out he had removed the computer without removing the cable or discharging the system. The square boxes around the letters and no crank and almost every code in the system had went off. People please before you remove any computer remove the battery terminals and discharge the system. After resetting the system and clearing the codes the truck ran perfect for the next two years when it finally died because my friend crack the block. Hope this gives you some ideas mate.

[@thevictim2072]

The customer was lucky to find a real, honest and qualified mechanic.

[@burt1758]

Rainman ray would've figured it out.

[@rayray9777]

Lol as he charges the customers for his time taking the videos.. lol Never did get an answer about what The problem was. Could of been the radio . I’ve seen where they tap on to random 12v

[@burt1758]

One reply he charges the customer while making the video and you tube is paying him and the others vgg, rainman dude, etc. I don't watch them I give the thumbs down i was in the auto business for 34 years.

[@landongere7091]

I really appreciate your "no BS allowed" approach to the diagnostic and repairs you do as well as how you work with your customers. Not hard to see you've been in the business for a long time. Thanks for being a great teacher of the trade!!

[@kevinansell9341]

Getting the whole story from the customer can be all the difference between a fix and a fail.

[@robertboykin1828]

i FOUND THAT ON some of today's electronic stuff, you got to remove the battery, press all the buttons to discharge all the caps. stick the battery back in then select the tv channel you want. This worked 4 me.

[@leso204]

if you remove the positive lead & touch to ground that discharges all the caps'

[@charlesharnois3684]

Retired tech here, It's amazing how a loose connection, corrosion etc. Can cause problems! Thanks for posting this Video. I still like to look and learn Good job , well done!😄😄😄

[@donaldnaymon3270]

It’s amazing that people take stuff apart and can’t or don’t put things back together properly. Great video thank you for sharing.

[@bobblum5973]

I appreciate that you always use the right tool for the job: your brain. All the scanners and other things help, certainly, but a clear, concise step-by-step diagnostic process and thinking your way through the whys and what-ifs works the best.

[@markmurdock280]

Man I like all your videos you figure out the problem everytime.your definitely a very good mechanic I do my own mechanical work but I have learned alot from your videos so please keep making videos

[@bsair9444]

you have to love that "other" shop for all the business you get.

[@nbrowser]

Chrysler products can do weird things when a battery is replaced or simply disconnected, sure clearing codes with a scan tool such as you Solus Edge can correct some oddities, in the Engine area of the scan tool menu and under another menu or two, not sure which one exactly as I don't have my Solus Legend in hand is a "Reset All Adaptives" which clears out everything the PCM has learned and starts it fresh. I find this extremely useful for batter disconnect, really useful and can turn a no crank no start into a complete start and no issues. Also, the PRNDL switch is also the Neutral Safety Switch...if the PCM detects an issue with it or things it out of range...you will then have a no crank situation on your hands and it'll drive you bonkers, clean the adaptives and see if it smartens up...if not, suspect an actual bad range switch, rare but it can happen.

[@SeanBZA]

But suspect connectors and wiring first, most of the time it is that, except for crank angle sensors, that live a hot and unhappy life.

[@Olivsam]

Your videos are great, as a shade tree mechanic I can't tell you how helpful these are, very nice to see a master at his craft, thank you

[@robertjeffery6100]

I like the real common sense and easy to understand information in your videos

[@buddyboy4x44]

You are able to verbalize your thoughts exceedingly well letting us into your head while you diagnose things. Good job.

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

I appreciate your reply. Thanks for watching. Keep wrenching 🔧

[@jbbatulisjr291]

New on board…Appreciate the commentary and feedback…..I appreciate your patience, knowledge and dedication…Keep up the good work…. JB Southern Colorado

[@goodcitizen64]

Always learn a lot from you, brother! I was ASE certified for years before becoming 100% VA disabled based on my 12 years of US Army service. Your diagnostic skills are excellent 👏 👌 👍

[@carlmeadors]

I do dis agree with the battery terminal used the battery has lead post a lead terminal would be a stronger connection. If you had cleaned and put the metal tab in the middle where the wire goes or cut the metal tab off if it was long enough and put wire under the strap

[@carlbrown5150]

Less grief with a set of points! Something to be said for old school.!!😉

[@nickdalessandro1191]

It’s not a weakness to ‘check into the book’ sometimes to try and shake loose some new ideas. It’s actually a strength. They told us in electrical school that you don’t need to memorize the entire code book, you just have to know where in it to go to get the answers you need.

[@billhillegass946]

To many people rely on so called mechanical shops to diagnosis issues and end up paying a substantial price for repairs made harder. I use to hate going behind some jackleg that thought he could fix it , now I have to go and repair the damage they caused and then correct the real issues . Thanks again for your time .

[@kellismith4329]

Chicken in a basket, you gotta put it together to find out what’s wrong with it - double labor charge

[@denniseaton3215]

This guy is honest and knowledgeable!

[@austinjames3525]

As soon as I saw the transmission range code, I knew that was going to be why it wouldn’t start. Nice video.

[@kellismith4329]

Yep, probably some cheesy little microswitch that didn’t show the cpu it was in park - give me a clutch and a gearshift anyday

[@Anonymous-it5jw]

It’s a good thing for your customers that you are smart, have a lot of experience, and are willing to look up solutions to problems before shooting the parts cannon at what was dragged into your shop. Thanks for another great video on diagnosing and solving auto/truck issues.

[@JHNielson4851]

I would recommend when mounting spade terminals on a bolt (positive battery terminal) to use Belleville washers under the nut. They provide even pressure for the best contact surface. There is also electrical grease that reduces or eliminates corrosion of the terminals. For the stripped out plastic screw holes you could fill to holes with plastic cement or JB Weld but you will need to support the piece until the glue hardens

[@ronmoore3987]

I used a small crows foot once to fix a broken battery terminal it's still working I got some MacGyver blood in me

[@bertcopeland]

Good thing that you took a video of the hack job the other shop did on the column. The customer cant blame you for destroying it. Thanks for the video.

[@paysonyoung1375]

The key sends the signal to the stock radio for the security system if you put an aftermarket system in you have to get the radio harness kit that receives the key's signal for the security system in some of the old dodge trucks. Lol lots of people don't know this. I learned this the hard way when I let someone install an after market cd player on my truck years ago

[@richardcrowell284]

As a former auto electrician I used to get rid of those pressed metal terminals and use brass terminals mainly the solder on type, I did later have crimp type terminals and had no issues.

[@evilgtidriver]

What is an auto electrician, and where do you get a job being one. Never heard of that title before.

[@richardcrowell284]

An Auto Electrician is a formerly trained tradesperson that specifically handles the electrical systems on motor vehicles. It is a four year apprenticeship of one full day a week for a period of three years at a technical college and a further year on the job. Motor mechanics are taught basic auto electrical as part of the trade but do not hold the required licence to do more.

[@evilgtidriver]

@@richardcrowell284 well, I’ve been working on cars since I was a kid with my dad. I’ve worked in dealerships, chain shops (which suck), and family owned shops. (Best shop to work in) I’ve never met an auto electrician. I feel if you’re a good tech, you can do electrical work too. I guess it’s a cool thing to put on your resume though.

[@richardcrowell284]

I had my first workshop before I was twenty and have had a couple of others since. We also specialised in Air Conditioning, back in the days before it was standard on a lot of vehicles, we fitted aftermarket A/C. I have set up fleet vehicles with dual battery systems inverters, two way radios' phones, alarms systems flood and revolving lights. We did 2,200 vehicles for a communications company here in New South Wales Australia.

[@evilgtidriver]

@@richardcrowell284 ah, that makes more sense. I don’t think that’s a thing in the United States. Not as far as repair shops go anyway. That’s sound more like the work of an accessory shop.

[@oldbiker9739]

amazing , dragged in a basket case and she is good to send now , well done Kenny

[@campermike8879]

Whenever I have a truck doing crazy stuff I go right to the battery connections and then the grounds I had one come in driver said dash was going nuts and lights on the truck flickering Connections on all 4 batteries were loose That other shop did some real shotty work

[@joeschelebo4190]

It is nice to watch a real mechanic at work. I enjoy watching his videos, like the dodge truck, pulled the passenger side valve cover, seen the bent pully, came sensor couldn't read at over 2000 RPM, the dealership couldn't even figure it out....

[@cars654]

I always called the problem DIGITALLIS ! Any system with computers can't handle even small hiccups with power. I appreciate your trouble shooting skills and showing how jumping the gun with the parts cannon doesn't work most of the time.

[@ronmoore3987]

Thank you for that can't handle the hiccups ,,,, that makes sense!!!!!

[@christianperspective9527]

Range sensor is a known issue on that truck. It is a sliding contact sensor on the side of the valve body that lets the sytem know what gear the transmission is in, that info provide data for the neutral safety switch operation. When the switch contacts get dirty the Transmission module doesnt know what gear it is in, and for that reason will not allow the starter to engage. When you clear the code it thinks everything is ok and allows the start. It'll be back just replace the range sensor remove the valve body to do it.but is a pretty simple job.

[@Dannysoutherner]

oooh that is good info, thanks for that!

[@garya9875]

Electrical issues are the hardest if the problem isn’t obvious. Poor connections can cause such a variety of problems. These new EV vehicles are gonna be a nightmare as they age especially in the northern states. Nice job Kenny looking forward to your next fix.

[@SeanBZA]

@Charles Hines Yes, modern cars are more connection issues than anything else, and for modern consider any vehicle built after 1991 as being that. A 1966 VW bug will give you lots of hassles as well, because they can be incredibly orney mechanical wise, and there are plenty of "non documented" things that are not given in the workshop manuals, that make your life easier, plus they also have a host of well known electrical issues, pretty all due to connectors getting old and corroded, as well.

[@WastedTalent-]

If you take care of the car, there shouldn't be a problem. I live in upstate NY and my parents have an EV and during the winter, that thing goes to the car wash (mainly for the undercarriage wash) 1-2x a week when the streets dry after a snow (pretty much the next day). I have a 23 year old Jeep Cherokee XJ that only has surface rust underneath because I take it to the car wash as often as the EV goes after snow. I also have a couple of other cars that are 2005 and 07 that also have only surface rust. It's all in how you care for them. When they go for inspection, the mechanics insist that they were "southern cars" when they've been up here their entire lives.

[@garya9875]

@@WastedTalent- -That’s nice if you got a garage and can afford to wash your vehicle a couple times a week. What about the people that don’t have a garage can’t afford $15.00 car washes and live on a dirt road. I live in northern Michigan and I’d be broke trying to keep up with car washes. I do live on a dirt road that’s a mud hole probably 4 months of the year. I maintain my vehicles the best I can but with the environment as it is things still happen. Imagine what a repair will cost on a EV when it’s out of warranty. Some of these EV s to replace the battery packs are upwards of $20,000.00. There’s a lot of different issues that cause electrical issues. EV s are going to be a big problem in the future and nightmares for mechanics.

[@dagger6467]

@@garya9875 I live in northern New Hampshire and my brother-in-law works on EV's at a local Ford Dealership. My sister drives a new Ford Maverick Hybrid (2022) with no issues. She drove a Toyota Prius for 5 years and lives on a dirt road in Maine in the deep woods and your now talking out of your ass when it comes to EV's.

[@garya9875]

@@dagger6467 -The key word in your reply is new or fairly new. Time will tell.

[@jorgedominguez1957]

Oh my God, I can't believe that those people screwed up the whole thing, but I wanted to tell you that you are a very smart man, I have seen three or four of your videos and you make sense, I see that every time you say something it makes sense I repeat, and thanks for not moving your arms and hands much if you know what I mean, lol, you're doing a good job to inform people with honestly and I really appreciate it that

[@cman3948]

I had similar issue was told engine had locked up. Took off starter & tested good on machine; was only a few months old. Was remanufactured from one of the cheaper auto parts places. Took gamble & purchased new starter from big name brand name auto parts supplier & car started right up!!

[@neutrodyne]

I am a retired electronics technician. There is a process we call re-initializing. This basically resets the processor to the factory settings. I have fixed a lot of items by doing this. In layman's terms, it clears out any garbage that has gotten the CPU confused. It sounds like clearing the codes did about the same thing so that the CPU or CPUs could clearly communicate again.

[@aaronlandry3947]

Just did that with my HTC Vive controllers. One was just dead... Would not turn on and would not charge. Found a post saying to hold down all the buttons while pluging it in to factory reset the controller and whammo, booted right up and works fine now.

[@superdave8248]

In layman's term you factory reset your cell phone. Same thing here.

[@kellismith4329]

Which is really handy when you are stuck somewhere with a truck that won’t start

[@majormarshall588]

Reboot!

[@Funkylogic]

A million years ago when I was an autolec a thing I came across a few times mainly in 4wds was corrosion in the transmission switch header (even pins falling off) causing a dead car. Once I cleaned them up I'd use a lanolin spray and flood the socket with it.

[@michaelschweizer4772]

Kenny, you sure get some unique issues from other shops, nice job.

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

I agree. I'm basically a magnet for this stuff 🙄

[@jgatkinson744]

From looking at the picture of the cables on the battery, I would say it could stand to be clean with some vinegar and baking soda, then water brushed and clean up all the terminals sandpaper both sides of the terminals, clean them out real good with the wire brush put a thin coat of silicone electrical grease on them so they won’t crowd back up. Make sure the connections are real tight, clean both battery terminals and then charge the battery up and see if it holds a charge.

[@chethaynes5802]

Very Interesting. Thank you for sharing.

[@jeremypilot1015]

You can always tell an honest mechanic by looking at the lot. There are tens of cars waiting for the owner to be able to afford the repair, which probably is cheaper than any other shop in town but these people are so poor they bring it to the one guy they trust not to rip them off and do it right the first time.

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@niveknospmoht8743]

Battery connections are the most important on computer controlled vehicles. It's the first thing to check even if they look good. I fixed a vehicle that came in because it failed smog as a gross polluter. What did I do? I repaired the connections to the battery that were corroded. Problem fixed,.... yup I fixed a gross polluter by cleaning the battery cables.

[@victorjeffers1993]

I hate it when you get something that has been to another shop an you have to try to figure out what they've done plus fix the problem that was the reason for it to be brought to shop in the first place ! I like how you take time to actually investigate the issue before trying to diagnose the problem such as checking out what the other shop did ! 👍👍

[@stevewright9658]

Another great video from Mr. know it all.

[@julesviolin]

⚠️2 top tips. Use nitrile gloves. I wouldn't get my hands dirty for anyone! Always assemble terminals and bolts with grease. We get through buckets of the stuff. Makes things last forever and stops corrosion so you can always get them apart in the future 👍

[@BobSmith-mc7uq]

LOL Grease on the outside of the battery terminal is OK, although it does attract dirt. NEVER grease the actual terminal mating surfaces! You are such a delicate little flower that your hands should not get dirty. Soy Boy fits!

[@ProudToBeAHillbilly]

@@BobSmith-mc7uq Rekon he uses Lotion on his hands too 🤣??

[@BobSmith-mc7uq]

@@ProudToBeAHillbilly Corn Huskers. lol

[@barristanselmy2758]

Iv'e never seen a mechanic use gloves in my life.

[@tonyswhirl]

Great problem determination skills. Well done.

[@noworriesmate5903]

Bad grounds can also create nightmares.

[@leso204]

Yup feedback voltage lots of fun lol ........

[@ronmoore3987]

I get the ground issue a guy told me I had bad grounds a reset was all I needed to cure my problem so far that's 2014 Ram 3500 6.7 diesel 630,000 me reset has been good so far**

[@Stoney3K]

The range sensor would lock out the engine from cranking/starting for some oddball safety reason -- you shouldn't be able to start the engine if it's not in park or neutral, and this car doesn't have a mechanical safety switch. So it refused to start because the TCM had no clue in what position the transmission selector was.

[@patrickmurray3846]

one of the many reasons bareblock engines are better then engines with computer system.

[@soverien41]

I had a bunch of random electrical problems that nobody could figure out. I replaced countless parts. Door locks going crazy, fuel gauge all over the place, ignition issues, key getting stuck in ignition, couldn't get out of park. Even after replacing several parts it was because of a bad alternator not supplying enough power to all the required items. Hope this helps someone!

[@jonsonnenschein1253]

You are spot on. I had some of those same problems with door locks, fuel gauge, windows going down but not up, along with a few others. Was trying to figure why all of a sudden, I had issues with several different things. It was random, and they wouldn't do it all the time. I thought it may be a ground issue, so I started chasing wiring to see if anything was loose. I found nothing. My gut was then telling me it was the alternator. Took it to three different shops, and it tested good every time. I know electrical issues can be intermittent but usually when I had an alternator problem, it would crap out all at once. Not this one. I installed a new alternator and haven't had any trouble since.

[@chaosncheckt9356]

Amazing skills. I have a relatively new Ford that we use to tow a small RV. Frequently after a RV trip, the transmission has a hard shift. Reading the forums, I learned the 10speed transmissions which have a selector for towing, can think they are still in towing mode when you select normal. This results in the hard shift. My son, who is a very good mechanic would use his similar code scanner and just reset the adaptive transmission codes and all was good. Trying to get into a dealership for that is a several month long wait. I have had the transmission serviced (fluids/filter/etc.) and all is good. My son suggested I use an old Windows Laptop I had, buy a wired OBDlink adapter and get a two month trial subscription to FORScan. Been six months and only once did I experience a hard shift after a trip. Quick hook up with the OBD, FORScan of codes, reset the adaptive transmission, and all is good. I now keep this kit in my truck whenever we RV for "knock on wood" situations where something happens.

[@seventhladderautosport]

If you come across it one day can you do a video on the 07-13 Toyota Tundra 5.7 4WD for a no start issues preferably if you come across one that needs the starter replaced. I just got done doing one at my shop and would like to see your approach to it. I took the solenoid off and was able to skip the step removing the axle.

[@ultron6931]

The 545rfe transmission has a sliding contact switch to tell it what position the lever is in. If it really has that many miles, contamination in the fluid or worn contacts can cause this issue.

[@acidking202]

TRS rationality dtc on anything equipped with an RFE is a "One trip Code" which will stay active until 3 good trips are recieved by TCM (In this case "PCM"). You will never get a good trip registered on a vehicle that doesnt start, So clearing the dtcs was the fix... Also keep in mind.. A voltage issue can also include the GROUND side of the circuit. TRS provides a ground path To a predetermined COMBINATION of terminals for each position, to logically conclude which gear is selected. it then compares that logic to the actual gear selector "Lever position", (If applicable... Mopar doesnt use this, But GM and Ford almost always do). If a GROUND was missing to TRS, NONE of the terminals would be Grounded, hence the "Irrational" dtc. Since Kenny doesnt have a Viable history of what was done and why, Call it fixed.

[@omega7311]

Watched a couple of your vids ,straight away experience, and you've got a lot ,this you can't beat

[@289hipo]

As my old retired Coast Guard diesel/tech instructor said to our high school Vocational class, "90% of all electrical problems are loose/dirty connections!"....18yrs as a technician proved him right, esp. with voltage sensitive ECMs controlling everything

[@robertlafrieda203]

That’s powerful!! I was educated that the first thing you do on a tuneup was clean the terminals and test the charging system. As you can’t starve a body of oxygen and blood and expect success. How can a car run without energy??

[@bbaaspencer1]

I bought an OBD2 memory saver ,For changing out the battery

[@marks4181]

Had an intermittent no start. The factory used some kind of epoxy in the ends of the positive cable at the starter. The cable and crimped on end appear to be just fine, but the connection deteriorated inside the crimp. Replaced the cable assembly and problem solved. Used a new cable from Jeep. Replacement cable is an updated part number so they knew they had a problem. The problem took 10 years to show up. 2008 Grand Cherokee 3.7. I was given a tip to look at this by a friend at the Jeep dealer. Something you may want to look into……..

[@joehyundaitech7961]

kenny what a grate video its a shame that other shop does sloppy work. and no one knows what the word snug means today I get this all the time in the dealership that I work at there are more kids then adults there now oil drain bolts on at 40 ftlbs when all of my models call for 32.5 max im the only one who uses a torque wrench on drain bolts and the kids all laugh at me

[@jimmydickson8854]

You know your stuff mate smart man ,old jimmy Aust

[@fredstrehlow511]

On Freightliner trucks if this happens just disconnect the battery fuse and let the CPU reset

[@rickbaier1042]

Always grease your connections.

[@WayneHatfieldBrotherRidge]

It's one of the things that upset me the most is when people that don't know how to make a repair destroy and escalate the problem much worse than an originally was. I worked in a truck shop working on a tractor trailers and drivers are the worst enemy of their own truck.

[@lonewolf1401]

You remember back in the late 90s early 2000 General Motors had a big problem with those positive side cables at the battery rotting out and you could never tell. Apparently must be the same company making the tables for Chrysler

[@robertwhitaker3858]

I always put a litt dielectric grease on the battery terminals. But other that that great video. I’ve always worked on my own vehicles since 16 and I got my license,17 different cars over the last 42 years. A lot of classic cars that would be worth a lot of money, even in ruff condition. Most of them came from a farmers field or a barn somewhere, never paid more than $500. Recently on my 2002 Ford F350 I had an electrical problem. The instrument cluster went dead. The truck started, just couldn’t see what was going on with the truck. Gas, temperatures of trans and cooling, you get the picture everything was blank. Fuse 25 blown, replaced the fuse, didn’t blow again. No cluster, after looking over the entire electric harness, I found short on the shifter overdrive buttons wire and cleared the codes and it runs great. I wasn’t going to get raped by some garage. The one and only time I did want to do the work it cost me 2200 to change a leaky evaporator coil, and the compressor died three days later because the didn’t drain and replaced the compressors oil. It was my fault because I didn’t want to tear into a plastic dash

[@pyropooh]

I just happened by this video, the P127A code was your problem. There is a PCM update to address that issue. If the PCM detects too much draw on the starter, it will "lock out" the starter. Had this happen with a diesel pickup i was working on and the system did not like the reman starter that was installed, (too much draw). Great videos!

[@rwizard]

Kenny, first I want to tell you that I enjoy your videos. It is interesting watching other people go through their troubleshooting process. Some youtubers are good at it, some are just so-so, but there is always something to learn. However there was something on this video that caught my attention, and that was the clear display of the customer's VIN. Not a big deal, its a fairly public piece of information. But you might not want to publish it to the Internet just in case. Keep the great videos coming.

[@BSTRONG-bx1vn]

Why did it start up after you cleared the codes? Because you are an intelligent person that has common sense. If I lived in the same state this is the gentleman I would go to.

[@joeschnell5695]

Hey I recently watched a mechanics video where he had a dodge Durango with a no start condition. He found the problem in a 4 unit relay block that was buried in a corner of the engine bay (a Chrysler design) on the passenger side right where the front right fender met the fire wall. He cleaned up all of the contacts on that block and replaced all 4 relays and that fixed the problem.

[@poolbob8776]

Maybe resetting the codes, is what fixed it. Like re-starting your computer after updates or changes. The trucks computer didn't realize it had been fixed, until you reset the codes.

[@KDFRxpo2]

Straight forward no nonsense technician 😉

[@Jimmywuu636]

Off and on ignition 3x to get quick codes

[@SeanBZA]

Going to say the stuff started with a weak battery, that then dropped voltage as the vehicle sat, meaning different ECU units stopped working at different points, leading to the BCM and ECU loosing comms with the TCM, so the one set error codes, and then the error was left, and with the new battery the modules came back up, and communicated all the errors, refusing to allow start via the ECU because it was unsure of the status of the transmission, thus disabling starting till it could get a valid status. After all safety circuits only allow starting in neutral or park, and with an unknown status of the trans starting could be in gear, so default to no start till scanned and cleared. Other shop should have, as a first ting, looked at stored codes, noted them down, then cleared them all, as there are plenty of errors that will result in a no start, due to the modules inhibiting it. Either no scanners, or they are only able to be a box and panel changer. till, good money for you to fix their mistakes, just that it costs the customer in the end a lot more throwing the parts cannon at it, and not actually sitting and looking at it first. But we all often will do that, hopefully leaning along the way.

[@Bubbles_Brains]

Theres also the alternator voltage to check?(rare occurance, faulty output)... Ive only seen this once in all my life, but it happened.. Irregular voltage output at the altenator(faulty regulator) Appreciate your work, good solid mechanical knowledge.

[@JeffreyStrader]

Kenny, 3rd Generation RAM'S are infamous for having multiple grounding strap issues, especially with the 5.7 Hemi's. I have an 07 RAM 1500 5.7 Hemi Bighorn and Ive had to replace 3 grounding straps. They corroded through, and I'm here in Oklahoma.

[@markhollywood-f6u]

Hey Kenny. I always dremel clean off the paint on the earth connection on the body. Yes, pay attention to battery terminals - true, but, by far the higher impedance can be found at the painted body connection nut for the earth strap.. Yes there are other earth straps on the wiring harness, but the biggest one is looking right at you under the bonnet. Sorry, "hood" i'm a plumber from down under. Cheers.

[@rodx5571]

I dont know which trans is in it, Either the 4 speed or 6 speed auto. If its the 6 speed the PRNDL electronics would be on top of the valve body. That PRNDL if it gets metal dustings in it from internal wear it can cause a short in the PRNDL causing that particular code. If its a CAN start type it can lock it out until codes are cleared. IF its the slant pan, Its almost always ready for a rebuild if you drop a pan and find enough metal to cause this. Pan drop would confirm. If it has the external manual lever position sensor, please disregard all above info. I spent years doing diag in a transmission shop. I have seen this before.

[@freevideos051]

Oxidation can act like a resistor.

[@LesReeves]

Know a few around my area that I wouldn't take a billy cart to LOL Cheers Kenny.

[@rondenny5773]

I have a 2006 that had same problems, that connection at battery fixed it

[@quickturn66]

The old ignition switch was probably still good

[@timeinbu7909]

I grew up on a small farm and my father taught me to put heavy wheel bearing grease on the battery connections , liberally . Battery connection problems are almost nonexistent in my life. Living in Minnesota road salt is a problem up here so it can be a big problem if not delt with...

[@WrenchingWithKenny]

I've actually forgotten all about that ! Thanks for the reminder !

[@tuloko16]

I ran into one of these before. It started with a dead battery/lose terminals. They attempted to jump starte it, and it cranked momentarly, just one time. They replaced the battery and cleaned the terminals, and nothing. Just like that one. But it had no communications at all. 5v circuit was dead, and all powers and grounds checked out up to the pcm. Put a new one in there and it was out of the door. I decided to open the old pcm to see if there was anything obvious, and there were several power traces molten off the pc board. So what i’m assuming is that with the bad connecrions, when they jump started it, the starter somehow managed to pull current tru the ecm (which is impossible according to the diagrams).

[@alext8828]

Hey Kenny. When you need to mend those plastic pieces, use some cotton and CA glue. Turns into wood and sticks to anything. You can completely rebuild those plastic parts instantly. Don't tell anyone about it. It's a secret. Great videos.

[@mad_mechanic]

6r80 has internal range sensor... Yes it will stop you from starting it ... Had a customer with the same issue

[@captinbeyond]

A bad transmission range switch will be hit and miss---most times it starts but out of nowhere it acts up. He's thinking this was a bad battery connection, but my guess is this problem will come back later when that TRS decides to act up again. They are not that expensive or hard to change out---least on the one I did it wasn't

[@mad_mechanic]

Yeah the one I did you could trick into working by taking off the positive battery terminal for 30 minutes wonder if that's why there was a brand new one already installed... Only difference on the one I did was the tree wouldn't light up at all when it malfunctioned but I'm betting on or off is the bottom line indication aka shorted or open

[@petehenderson]

Awesome gotta love a dodge.

[@PainterD54]

Dodge has been nutorious for electrical problems so good luck if you own one. You're in for a real treat!

[@vayne75]

The PRNDL/ range selector code was what caused the no start, the engine didn't know if it was in park and shut off the starter. Not sure why the code happened.

[@corybremseth7381]

One thing I don't understand, I switch out the battery terminals as well. Those chrysler ones are junk, but if the battery post is lead what does it matter if the battery end terminal is lead or tin. I much prefer the lead because it goes back to old school attachments with a bolt and nut. I don't like the ones that tighten against itself with a clamp.

[@donames6941]

It what the car was made with your feelings dont count are help just like the guy with rtv he want a 1/4 thick on a machine finish because it make him feel better

[@corybremseth7381]

@@donames6941 short story, the terminal is lead, why can't the battery terminal be lead. There won't be a drop.in voltage if the connection is tight and clean. Doesn't hurt my feelings just looking at it at different level than you. You like the clamp style more power to you. I will stick with what works with me

[@ToyManFlyer1100]

​@@corybremseth7381...well, I think the reason is...Lead is cheaper than steel or any other metal... I think now they use steel , not Lead is you have 20,000 wires connected to the terminal and as soft as Lead is, it won't take long before it breaks into with all then wires connected to it...Replaced a set from Wallyworld on a Kia van months ago...No probs..OEM was cheaply made, just waiting to break...

[@LesReeves]

@@ToyManFlyer1100 True that.

[@corybremseth7381]

@@donames6941 right because the factory is far superior over everything. That is why Dorman is made. They have improved what the factory made. Go be a jerk on someone else's thread. At no point did I ever go on yours and acted like a Karen. Don't need ya go be you and enjoy your life.

[@danieldesimonedanny1827]

I'd come back from vacation and the same truck/car would be sitting in the lot that's when the fun started.

[@robertsherrick6276]

I would check the Wire on starter it's a ground wire that's what happened to mine

[@bigal-ox9jw]

Loose wires cause fires, bad connections cause increased resistance thus increased resistance (ohms law) and higher currents. New viewer, like the content.

[@rrkunath]

Increased resistance yields lower currents. Ohm's Law.

[@harrowtiger]

Are you Eric O’s brother from another mother? I enjoy learning about modern car electronics. Greetings from Sunny BONBEACH Melbourne Victoria Australia.

[@aerotech1bob]

I enjoyed this video. I always learn something.

[@williampatrickfagan7590]

Thank God, I served my time 50 years ago. I over hauled pressure plates, water pumps, brake master cylinders, brake wheel cylinders etc.

[@michaelross4384]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Nice to know that there is some professional mechanic left in the world. Will keep a lookout for the next video.

[@goodcitizen64]

I had a very similar problem with a 2000 Chrysler sedan. It took me much longer than you to figure it out!

[@gilbymdgrekords8579]

Great New Channel Ive Come Across Here, Love The Videos Keep It Up

[@RandomPerson-sb5mw]

it looks to be in good condition for that many miles.