Toyota Rav4: Crank / No Start

[@Coyote5555]

SMA proves that all vehicles can have problems, and the importance of knowing an honest mechanic. True pros over at SMA!

[@picklerix6162]

I don’t know any honest mechanics.

[@Coyote5555]

@@picklerix6162 me neither lol but I'd take my car to SMA for sure

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

There are honest mechanics very far few and between but they can be found Eric O Is a very honest upfront great mechanic who cares about his customers as do most of us

[@canadiantrucker9574]

@@picklerix6162 the most honest mechanic nowadays is YOURSELF

[@duanedonaldson2262]

Big difference in honesty and know-how, no guessing at the problem here at SMA.

[@JuanLopez-kw1vz]

He spent more time with Mrs. O than diagnosing the car 🤣🤣 Respect

[@stevoidyt]

Clever fix - well done. Snappy jokes, Mrs O, dogs, lunch, snacks, hunting tales. Another great SMA video.

[@nbrowser]

"I'm gonna go lollygag for a while...drink coffee....flirt with my wife" That's the way ya treat the apprentice! lol

[@larryehrlich57]

I'm sure the apprentice prefers not having SMA looking over his shoulder...at least I would.

[@halleffect1]

@@larryehrlich57 i would love to have SMA look over my shoulder at his age.

[@pyro323]

Better have him check the muffler bearing too. Better safe than sorry! 😉

[@redtobertshateshandles]

Old guy I worked with went to his Volvo specialist friends workshop. When he walked up stairs, the apprentice was working on mechanics wife. She was a born again Christian, supposedly. Her friend was a born again tramp too, who lectured me against sex before marriage. I guess the devil made them do it.

[@JustAnAverageBrad]

this is my favourite auto repair channel

[@LuckyBaldwin777]

A shop with a full kitchen and a beautiful chef. You're my new hero.

[@j.j.alexander9542]

I put my local mechanic onto your channel. He has just finished his training and I thought that it would be a great idea for him to learn even more than the basic information.

[@cambassplayer666]

Am pissing my pants with this one.... 🤣

[@halleffect1]

@@cambassplayer666 it's really no joke. you would learn more here than at a tech school.

[@michaelminauro4180]

Good stuff

[@stonesauer5781]

WoW..The SMA kitchen has really come a long way ! Mrs O's will need to do a kitchen drawer/cabinet tour to satisfy all the people at home & show off the latest & greatest fancy-smancy gadgets from the Bed, Bath & Beyond truck.

[@MAGA_EXTREM1ST]

Big fan of the channel. I prefer watching your nerdy test light videos over anything on netflix. SMA keeps it 100

[@doyleb4360]

Came from another shop. " Well there's your problem, lady!"

[@nathanlam1451]

funny guy

[@eastcoastrifraf]

really eh. that client will never go back to that shop. or their friends and family.

[@dozer3955]

Bahahahaha

[@Kiktohero4]

Thank you so much for this chanel, I just started at Mavis and wowed them all by solving a no crank on a bmw, it was a lost ground, they ended up replacing the starter and obviously didn't work. I knew it was something to do with a ground from a past video about voltage drop from you. They didn't trust me because I was a tire Tech or aka a lube tech. I went into the office the next day, told them I can get the bmw started in 5 mins. Got a jumper cable, plugged one onto the battery one onto the engine block and BLAM started. You have no idea how much your videos help me with cars I have and how informative they are, never change, your changing lives that you never met.

[@smijas]

So nice to see an actual honest American with his feet and skillful hands on some solid ground.

[@DavidD-qr2vn]

Wow, an actual Mrs. O sighting that lasted more than 10 seconds for a change. Y'all are so funny together.

[@duanedonaldson2262]

I am commenting while watching, no blown fuses is what the man means. The hard crank on one cylinder seemed to clear up, extra fuel probably not extra coolant, tank over there looks ok. Jumper in the ground at the injector while you are there and try to start, then trace back from there as you have done quick and easy enough. Can't trust anybody, just start from scratch and don't worry about what other techs have done. Now if another car comes from that shop, don't need to call to see what they have already done. Voltage drop grounds as opposed to cleaning grounds. Of course, there are known bad grounds but only experienced techs will know this as an old school Honda Thermostat housing ground. Another great video and nice family and dinner.

[@ryanalexander984]

By doing the grounds the other shop meant that the battery had a negative cable.

[@johnno4198]

Eric you are the true MacGyver of the 21 century. Well done my friend.

[@jerryplante4239]

'The top of the battery looks like a Chia Pet' -sounds like a great idea for next Christmas. Chia Delco.

[@shauno3697]

It's not a weak sauce video to show people how and why not to get outsmarted by a wire. A lot of poeple would have shotgunned a computer, coils, cam sensor, and an engine at it before somebody else discovered it needed an eyelet. I'm off to go get outsmarted by a wire myself. Good work and great video as always. Happy 2021!

[@smallbeans101]

Scotty: REV UP YOUR ENGINES!! Mr.O: Hold on a second

[@mikeyboy2154]

Mr O you are the man. Vid after vid you show in real time that the single most important tool anybody can have is their brain. Many thanks.

[@HappyThree115]

i work at a private shop with just me and my dad. Your channel really helps me get through some hard spots in my learning. i just finished my 3rd year as an apprentice in Ontario canada, i really wish i could do more electrical diag but my dad is more a chassis guy. we do get some jobs for elecrical diag but with his limited knowledge an my lack of mentorship im stuck teaching myself, and trying to apply what ive leared at school. basically what im trying to say is this channel has so much valuable information for hands on vehicle diag. Really helps wish i had you as a mentor. thanks

[@terryharvey4811]

Check out SCANNER DANNER. Good info there. Also PINE HOLLOW DIAGNOSTICS. Self taught is possible. Just keep on learning and you'll make it happen. Don't give up.

[@kyleformella1551]

Sma doing diagnostics right- I work at a dealer as an advisor and the hardest part has been watching “techs” jump down the rabbit hole. It’s good to see brilliant people doing good work and training new guys.

[@bordone]

Scotty just threw his cat pillow at the monitor screen.

[@halleffect1]

@@righteousone1 he moved to Tenn to reduce his tax burden

[@siemenstraffic]

@@righteousone1 You meant Biden 2 years just to resign and Kamilla 2 years aka 1 term.

[@Volusiaev]

@@righteousone1 He'll be 86? Nah, he'll be in a home way before that. BTW, what is a Biden supporter doing on an auto mechanic's page???? Shouldn't you be watching Ru Paul's drag race?

[@bigboxes]

@@Volusiaev What is a draft dodger doing in the White House???? Shouldn't he be moving to Russia?

[@Volusiaev]

@@bigboxes Still on that "Russia" thing... Have you even read the declassified info from that investigation? It was all FAKE! What you should be asking yourself is what about Biden, his son, and his brother taking millions from China?

[@johnderyck493]

THIS IS A COMMENT THAT I MADE TO ANOTHER YOU TUBER THAT HELPED ME TO GET MY VAN RUNNING. YOU ALSO HAVE HELPED ME EMMENSELY WITH YOU VIDEOS AND GOING THROUGH THE PROPER DIAGNOSES BEFORE THROWING PARTS AT IT AND HOPING IT WOULD START. THANKS SO MUCH. ALL THE COMMENTS I READ ABOUT YOU ARE SO GOOD AND HOPE YOU CONTINUE TO ACTUALLY HELP OTHERS. Wow, great info. My 2002 chevy astro had the same symptoms as yours but I started to replace parts instead of diagnosing the problem. When it quit 6 weeks ago I used starter fluid to determine that I had spark and no fuel. So I replaced the fuel pump by cutting a hole in the floor to access it as I had a half tank of gas and no way of raising the van high enough . After that it ran for 6 or 7 days so I could finish a drywall job I was working on. Well it quit again (ruined the old battery by cranking to much so had to put in a new battery) and by watching you tube videos I started to throw parts at it as everyone had the solution. Because the new fuel pump was not working again I brought it back to the auto parts store and they replaced it no questions asked. Great warranty. But because of the end result the original replacement was probably still good. I started with a new coil, a new ignition control module, new crankshaft position sensor , new distributor with cap and rotor. Still no start. Watched more videos and saw that possibly all the grounds needed to be checked. I saw your video but oh well just another none solution so I thought. I was just about to replace the PCM computer as still no results. Then a few days later I saw your video again and remembered what you did. After a very frustrating day yesterday going over everything and then checking with a reliable local mechanic in the afternoon and quizzing him he said he could possibly look at it next week as he was swamped with repairs. Well here we go, I watched your video again and as a last resort what could I loose. Went and got some connecters and opened up the loom of wires just like you did and the rest is history. When i put the key in the ignition and turned it without cranking I had fuel gage now working and now a check engine light. Progress !!! Then went further and cranked it and IT STARTED ! Thank you so much for your knowledge. You saved me from going mad. This van has served me well for the last 15 years and I have been able to do all my own maintenance , but this last 6 weeks was a real challenge. Sorry for the long comment but I am truly grateful to you and thankful that you would share your experience. You have gained a subscriber.

[@Millerboy95]

I honestly don't think there is a better mechanic on KZbin than Eric-O . I get on here every weekend hoping to find a another great videos. I like the 1 hour long videos tho. I watch it on my TV so relaxing & educational

[@andrewvillanueva4222]

Master mechanic mr. O. There are bad mechanic and good mechanic. Always look for a good mechanic.

[@richardvastine7486]

As always educational and entertaining. I appreciate watching a professional and honest mechanic applying skill and knowledge to solve a problem. Thanks Mr. O!

[@sailme2day]

right on south main auto team . Another shop that ran out of magic potions and sent it a real shop . well done . great to see ms. O keeping the team feed and busy , as always. thanks so much eric .

[@scottsmrcka2769]

Your diagnosis was ungrounded. But the repair was well grounded.👍🏻

[@paulkirkland1535]

My thoughts exactly. Eric O is a class act. The interaction with his wife is the icing on the cake! IMO the American dream. Stay safe and have a gr8 God bless day.

[@DDescalchuk57]

When I first started following your channel many years ago I thought to myself why would an extremely competent mechanic shop make videos on how to properly diagnose and repair vehicles. I figured that you’d be giving away useful knowledge and hurting your potential income people would actually be able to maybe fix their own vehicles. I’m a tech as well and I would like to think that I’m also a fairly competent mechanic who you know uses all the potential information sources at our disposal ie simple Google searches, forums and service data which ironically lead me to your channel and assisted me on pulling my head out of a rabbit hole I was just about to go into. I then realized after seeing how many licensed mechanics end up bringing you vehicles that they couldn’t repair because of their strange inability to read up and learn how a system works or maybe they’re too proud to open up a manual or whatever they’re reasoning for not following simple procedures, cause a lot of things that get brought to you end up being pretty simple stuff that likely pulling codes and wiring diagrams could have easily gave them a direction to start. Instead they rather just go in all Willy nilly no real plan just to fail. I then realized that if trained techs couldn’t do simple flow charts that the average person may not be able to as well. You sir show me that there are indeed good mechanics still holding on strong in a field full of cannon jockeys. I really truly shake my head seeing shops that completely disregard the very first step in diag and pull codes. Checking for codes literally put you on a solid path and a wiring diagram which in turn lead you to 10 min simple 12 dollar test light diag and fixed before a guy could even finish coffee break lol

[@osinue]

You're an honest mechanic that knows his stuff. Love your videos

[@harveyadams5453]

I'm so glad that you acknowledged that Toyota products have problems just like any other vehicle out there and I'm glad you mention Scotty and his nonsense

[@revbikerbigd8664]

Love your videos since l retired! Brings my wife and I back when we had our auto repair business! Closed it in 2011.

Why did y’all close down I love working at independent shops the owner seem to care about their employees at the ones I work at now and the one I worked before dealerships are like the mafia never will I work at a dealership agin

[@revbikerbigd8664]

@ We closed our do to health reasons, couldn't do it anymore! All my customers were like family, deeply missed.

[@billkaczynski7709]

Eric you never cease to amaze me! I’ve been watching your videos since I was a kid, now I am 75. Har har har! From Texas with love.

[@ggordon4127]

Every car owner could only wish to have a shop such as yours to go to. Thanks.

[@worsttintentions]

I went to the Corning Museum of Glass a few months ago and drove by Avoca. I was super excited that I was at least near a badass garage like yours. I wasn't going to be a weirdo through. Thanks for all the hard work on the videos, Mr. O.

[@Hawk1966]

The glass museum is a blast. I still have my complementary marble. Love the giant beer steins.

[@woodturnermark8529]

Eric, as you demonstrate , always start with the basics. So many people tend to overlook this and want to go to the most obscure items. Swapping parts or just can't grasp the foundation of electrical systems. I agree with you when you say "If I can do it so can you" it's too bad that most people don't have the basic skills or confidence to even try ! You are a rare person in the trade, skilled, honest and humble. Keep up the good work !

[@moparnut6286]

SMA! The state of The art when it come to diagnosing automotive problems....thats why I love this channel.....and he's a great guy to boot!💪👍

[@rubenpatino1473]

Love watching your electrical diagnosis and how to be efficient while doing it. KEEP EM COMING

[@MattB90]

Damn this knowledge is so valuable, dude had it towed to two different shops, paid for that and labor to "do all the grounds and fuses" and my guy came in and wouldve had him driving again in 5 minutes lol crazy, also this is the life, fast and furious style, where you own a garage, and your family works out of said garage its awesome

[@elcheapo5302]

I can almost hear Scotty spitting all over himself defending his beloved Toyota's honor.

[@guyva_unito_sree3]

toyota doesnt need defending. this was a small issue. its not like it needed a engine like whatever rust bucket your drive. american brands gave up on quality in the early 2000s now let's look at you spit all over yourself trying to defend them

[@guyva_unito_sree3]

defend your stockholm syndrome, boy! give those cheap american cars more money!

[@guyva_unito_sree3]

do you see eric owning any american brands? lol

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

Makes you wonder if he's got a tramp tat that says Toyota

[@canceraxe1447]

Toyotas runs like rock in Asai and Africa. they selling crap here or what lol 😝😂

[@bobpurcell5662]

Most people3 claim (rightly) they couldn't work with their spouse. Mr & Mrs O are the exception- great to see the rapport between you two. South Main Auto - "Where other shops send their cars to be fixed!"

[@davidsimmonsjr7]

Excellent job. You can't assume someone's troubleshooting was thorough or correct. If the shop had checked at the injector they would have known their eyes were lying to them. Chasing your tail can happen real fast.

[@gunnarpoe929]

Sounds like Mrs. O needs a remodel. Super smart to have everyone eating together. Give her more kitchen if she wants it. Put the sink next to the stove, it makes everything easier. Because you understand tools, buy her a set of global knives and a diamond steel. A Jaques Pipin cookbook is nice to have around as well. Really love you guys and been watching a long time. If I knew comments helped the algorithm I would have commented much sooner.

[@DomPolesel]

Nice work! Grounds are always sneaky. Back when MTV used to play music, there was a Downtown Julie Brown as a host. Kinda reminded me of that

[@tinman7180]

Waba Waba Waba

[@SmittySmithsonite]

I was from the Alan Hunter and Nina Blackwood days, lol. MTV was already headed in a downward spiral by then. I remember it well! :D

[@markh.6687]

2 words: Martha Quinn. A now-long-gone website described her partially this way: "Some guys still spontaneously *** when Flock of Seagulls videos come on. I'v heard." She also became idolized in a rock song that you can research.

[@stonesauer5781]

@@SmittySmithsonite ...the only saving grace became Head Bangers Ball & then it slowly drifted off in to Neverland.

[@DomPolesel]

@@stonesauer5781 that was my favorite!

[@jamesboris1233]

My favourite auto repair channel

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

The way you explain the diag process is *money in the pocket*. Thanks Eric!

[@UAa320]

Eric your the best man, you make fixing cars look so easy. It's always great seeing Mrs.O.

[@trackerrrr]

I'm waiting for a early Geo Metro to show up in Eric's shop just to hear him say "Got a Geo Metro in with the big 1.0 engine".

[@nmatthew7469]

3 cylinder fire breather.

[@richdelgatto2522]

The last one of those was turned into razor blades years ago.

[@SmittySmithsonite]

@@richdelgatto2522 - Chinese razor blades! I'd wager there might be 1 or 2 sitting in someone's climate-controlled garage ... with the #3 rod hanging out of the block. 🤣

[@tedtenny]

I have one in the garage...what's it worth?

[@SmittySmithsonite]

@@tedtenny - Throw it on Barrett-Jackson! You might get $1k for it in mint condition! 😜

[@jethrobodine9]

always good to see Mrs O in a video. The world needs more of her

[@jalton9416]

I've learned so much from SMA. Thank you Eric. Good job Mrs. O on your buck.

[@fk5339]

... very good troubleshooting analysis .... 🥇 ... I've just replaced alternator in my 2011 Rav4(226000 km) on my way for Christmas in the on the hwy in the middle of nowhere ... lucky to find still open garage ... first "no" from my Toyota RAV4 after 12 years of "0" problems. Good luck to all drivers and best wishes for guys from this garage.

[@jwboilermaker]

SMA on a Monday? YES!

[@michealbaer4917]

Scotty is good 👍 but Eric is the best! Good to see the better half & dogs. I am impressed 😊 with your skills! Thanx You ❤️

[@badmofo350]

That reminds me I need to have my fuses done

[@SouthMainAuto]

do them good, then do the grounds....

[@JT-lq4yd]

Also, if you didn't already switched to winter air, do that asap. Your tires will thank you.

[@Danbuilt426]

@@JT-lq4yd Just don't let Eric give you any bad air!

[@pyro323]

Theres a fuse salon down the road where you can get your fuses done. It's run by a bunch of robots though. 🤖

[@sheldonm3535]

Does "do fuses" mean to change them all out?

[@Latarian_HoodRat]

Top three - SMA, Scotty Kilmer and Toyota Maintenance KZbin channel. Three different angles with a ton of information.

[@spacewolfjr]

Jay seems like a man I could be a best friend with.

[@Agent-nw3it]

Weston too!

[@w2dmw]

Rick, you are the quintiscential mechanic of the day, whi actually deserves the title of 'technician'. These days, the use of delicate electronics, immersed in the harsh outside weatherbeaten world of the automobile, where it doesn't belong. Greay job, as always, give Mrs. O cudos for her excellence in book keeping, and as a chef.....!!!

[@7dioclau]

Towed from another shop... All you need to know. Let the Dr O do his work!!!!! 👍🔥👍

[@MrDavesbarn]

Thanks! I had watched this video awhile ago and knew back then that I should fix these connections to prevent the problem from happening, but I didn't and the problem just happened this morning. But, because of this video, I knew what to do and it worked!

[@crhirschi]

Apparently "doing" grounds doesn't involve actually fixing them...

[@NYPATRIOTBX]

And it was probably one of the easiest grounds to check 🤣🤣an eyelid bolted to the side of the head.

[@robertgary3561]

Looks like he cleaned they eyelet which isn’t a bad idea but he was shooting in the dark.

[@jameschristie4596]

As the son of an honest mechanic long passed, and mechanical myself...your integrity is refreshing. You are clearly living life to the best.

[@lt8945]

You always know it's the last one you check because when you find it you stop looking lol

[@johnallen1901]

No, it's always the last one. If Eric had tested the ground first, it would have been the positive supply that was bad. It's actually a quantum mechanics thing: the engine is in a superposition of all possible defect states (some number "N"), and N-1 possibilities must be eliminated before you find the cause. Same for a missing socket: Initially it exists in all drawers of your tool chest simultaneously, but as you search each drawer, the quantum waveform partially collapses so that the socket only exists in the drawers you haven't checked yet.

[@Simufreund309]

@@johnallen1901 You're making my brain hurt. Its a bit like Schrödingers Cat. Its in there and isn't.

[@philliptaylor5981]

Works Smart > Work Hard...thanks for teaching me over the years! Almost at 1mil! You deserve it!! :D

[@ton73z28]

It's always the last wire, no matter which end you start on :)

[@rickbaker4571]

THE MAN puts his magic on it again. Premature anything is bad, but evidently premature grounding is second on the list.

[@mikespine1]

Love watching your problem solving process even though I know very little of how things work. But I'm trying to follow you and learn. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@unclespy]

Way to go! My younger brother had a shop and took care of my cars. Cancer took him a few years ago and I still can't find a good shop like yours. BTW lunch looked magnificent you Sir are a lucky man!

[@rod928s4]

"It's shake and bake and we helped!...twins with a southern accent. Even here in Niagara, I remember that commercial!

[@JasonTheMunicipalMechanic]

That’s a very nice office kitchen. Congratulations on your success in life. I’ve been watching since the beginning and I’ve learned a lot over the years from you. I’d like to say thank you.

[@rustyshakleford5230]

Im a really good guesser though. 95% of the time I guess it right everytime. If that doesnt fix it blame the parts shop. "Probably a bad batch of alternators from the factory!" its that easy.

[@imafarmboy2]

Only believe half of what your eyes see. Prove it works instead of just looking at it. Another SMA win.

[@FleetTech97]

These diagnosis videos just out a smile on my face. You are seriously so good at diagnosing. Do you have any tips on how I can get better at them? I still struggle diagnosing these kind of issues sometimes.

[@NickMyers1]

This video encapsulates a well rounded workday - repairing other peoples mistakes, good jabs at fellow employees, excellent food, and great company. All in less than 20 minutes of video time. Good to be the boss! Westin is HUGE. WOW. He’ll be a lot more intimidating than a “this home is protected by Brinks security” sign lol

[@KD0LRG]

Took longer to watch then to fix. Love it!!!

[@bobgoodman1451]

I crossed my fingers. Enjoyed time with Mrs O. Got a wiring issue myself to deal with today, make my living working on airplanes. No computers involved, usually, but today the Garmin isn't talking to the autopilot servos. Somehow the AP disconnect switch has become permanently grounded, which is bad. So same as your problem only reversed, lol.

[@snubbelbuff1471]

"My kitchen is three feet wide! No it isn't! It's one, two, three, four.." Stand down brother! This is not our battle to win!

[@stevelapointe140]

Having a protective dog is a must. Weston is beautiful. Got a pit bull puppy 10 months ago for just that reason. He is sweet and loving but do not come into the front door. He will let you know he is there. We always use the back door.

[@Llamathellegend]

I'm moving to Avoca NY just so I can bring my car here when it breaks. 👍

[@Fasyle]

These quick win videos are great! No need to apologize.

[@jimmyg5636]

I wish that dealership service departments would apply logic to electrical issues Then I wouldn’t have to spend endless hours in waiting areas and driving loaners That’s my rant for the evening Lol Excellent work and another good tutorial I don’t like Ricotta either

[@Alexander_RobloxYT]

I just picked up my 2015 Toyota RAV4 from dealership after they told me they cannot fix it and charged me nearly $947 in service (includes new battery). Some days, the engine will crank but not turn over and start. So far, the dealership has replaced the battery and ordered fuel pump from Texas. After doing tests they said it's not fuel pump and suspect it's ECU but they're not sure. Told me to get CAA and keep driving it and pray the problem goes away. The no start problem has happened 6 times so far on different days, car only has 99000km on it. This video was informative, I'll keep an eye for when the problem happens again.

[@mistystorythyme2452]

@alanpetrus2064 i replaced the coils when mine did that. And the aftermarket ones fit better. I wouldn't typically promote them not being OEM but I read about it and when I did, I could never forget that the cheapest were better because the other ones don't fit like they are supposed to. I paid $22 for all of the coils , replaced the spark plugs because I was in there ( I should have done thermostat because it was right there but my Rav has 244903 miles on it and it's a 2003 rav 4 sport. It runs good. Also, I replaced the oxygen sensor but the codes came back. I t cost me a lot like 200. And I drove it a week and the codes are back and stating that I have misfires in 1 , 2, and 4. Odd to me and low compression. High and now it says it's the CAT. But car drives good . I know it can be better but I have a simmer to fix now. I'm always scared to dive in but when I do, I think to myself," why I wait so long ...that was easy". Only I fix my cars and I don't know what I'm doing but I understand a lot because my Dad was a mechanic. He didn't alk when he worked because I wasn't one of the boys but I was the one sitting there watching. So, I know how to do a little, i just don't know what lead my dad to take the course he did and why. So, basically I know didly squat but what I teach myself. He worked on cars before ECMs (like 69 Chevy SS or thunderbird, impala, nissan trucks, etc.). Good luck. Ohbyes, when my car starting getting worse, it didn't want to go 60 miles per hour unless it took me 20 minutes to get uo to that speed.) So glad that's fixed.

[@lexteakmialoki5544]

Took less time to fix the car than brown the meat.

[@rustybobbitt7559]

Took a lot less time than towing it to his shop.

[@cotyluckett]

I learn so much from y’all! From a young tech in GA! God bless you!

[@kathleennorville4086]

"And I helped" was Hamburger Helper. I am actually that old! Love the channel Brother.

[@kathleennorville4086]

wrong again ,it was shake and bake.

[@markh.6687]

@@kathleennorville4086 That reminds me; I have a box of that, but need a few pork chops.

[@andylucas8262]

The slogan for hamburger helper was.... "hamburger helper helps your hamburger help you make a great meal".

[@bnelson313braveheart]

Good technical troubleshooting video. It is odd how the “last thing to be checked” is always the problem.

[@focusedelectronics]

“didn’t do the grounds long enough, premature with the grounds” 😂

[@09corvettezr1]

3 of 4 grounds, he didn’t sink the battleship.

[@kinglangren]

I probably woke my wife up laughing at that one lol

[@mmi16]

Is there a pill for premature grounds?

[@jgeorges3061]

Eric, ur AWESOME fix the car in five minutes while other garage could not fix it in days or weeks.

[@jakeschroeder1553]

Mrs. O: The kitchen is only 3 feet wide. Mr. O: It's 4 feet wide. Mrs. O: No, it's 3 feet wide. Mr. O: OK. He's had arguments like this before!

[@cullenmiller8170]

Yes some arguments are better lost. 🤣🤣

[@renof2505]

Women are always trying to short you on the size.

[@randallorr3730]

You have as you have many times before pointed out the importance of process or diagnostic approach. It is crucial to look at the clues. In this case the clues were in the codes that were set. The other shop was on the right track but did not see the clues that would have narrowed down the possibilities like you did. I wonder if they had a wiring diagram? That is crucial as well. Nice work as always Doctor.

[@markh.6687]

"We got grounds! We got Mrs. O.! We got another shop that failed miserably and gave Dr. of Motors Mr. O. more money!"

[@slicktwilly]

Eric, out of all the mechanic channels I subscribe to, this one is my favorite. I appreciate your knowledge and have learned lots from your videos. Thanks. Btw I lived just off of "South Main St" in my hometown, so I totally dig your choice in name of your business and channel. Your town/area your from in NY reminds me a lot of Maine. You'd fit in just fine round here. Love your sense of humor and positive outlook. Thanks again Tim.

[@VoltageDropDiagnostics]

Great video Eric! I’m just surprised that it didn’t have 4 new ignitions coils in it when you got it haha

[@SouthMainAuto]

They did tell me they did "try" a ckp sensor and O2 sensors but the parts store allowed them to send them back haha... No joke, true story

[@johnschuler3269]

Logic and Common Sense DO prevail at times. Thanks! Most helpful. FYI for others ... I now have 2 vehicles. '03 RX 300 & '92 Caravan. Caravan recently ... no dash lites, no BCM "Chimes, No Gauges". Only OBD 1, so no help there. BUT I DO have the PAPER Shop Manual! :-) Started at BCM and found 3 marginal grounds ... 1 in Eng. Bay, 2 at BCM mounting screws. Added tooth washers to "Re-Bite" for contact. Cleaned the 2 BCM connectors with WD-40. Then re-soldered cold solder joint inside BCM on PCB. Bingo. This vehicle would have been CRUSHED years ago if it had gone to "Regular Shops". Confession: Just finished the 120K service on the RX ... Crank, no start. Re-checked the magnetic parts bowl ... Whoa! I had forgotten the 12 mm nut for 3 GND wires at far back of ENG 5 min. of panic, 5 min of fix ... BINGO! Best, John in the NW ps ... If U can add a PayPal button for us who do not need MERCH ... I WILL DONATE !

[@johnaclark1]

Is the charger ever set on anything BUT nuclear?

[@SouthMainAuto]

No... it only has one setting...⚠

[@davidsummers2616]

Lol

[@jimtekkit]

Yeah. Off.

[@SouthMainAuto]

If you can't smell the battery charging from across the shop, then your doing it wrong!

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

Yes. NOOK-yooler! :O)

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

Your tips about how to start on these troubles are spot on and the results show it. Great find. Keep it Simple. A lot of people go for the

[@SteveLowe65]

"However you do a fuse, I don't know..." My inner 12 year old is laughing his ass off.

[@tonymonastiere8510]

Always glad, to see relentless in action!!! No lying, cheating, hype or B.S. Something that needs to be learned in D.C.!!! That lady, is your problem!!!

[@Nudnik1]

Grounds commonly overlooked found usually after parts Cannon is emptied.

[@nmatthew7469]

Just start replacing sh*t 😂

[@Nudnik1]

@@nmatthew7469 common today..

[@fredbach6039]

As always, you're the best automotive circuit debugger on KZbin.