Toyota Tundra: Crank, No Start

In this video I have a look at a 2015 Toyota Tundra with the big 4.6 that was towed in as a crank, no start, no fuel pressure. This truck was victim of the parts cannon already so now we have to find the real issue.
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[@quonslecn7755]

I will put up with 50 furnaces and no speech ... as long as there is another SMA video from Mr.O!!

[@timsouttahere]

what happened to his speech?

[@ricanderson5717]

@@timsouttaheredental work. He said something about a spacer or spreader in the last video.

[@clintprice2123]

@@timsouttahere palate expander.

[@erisgilliard7341]

@@timsouttahere dental work

[@leftyo9589]

@@timsouttahere he ate too much ice cream!

[@mattbalik2585]

Yet another case where you diagnosed and repaired something that other shops couldn't. You're the best!!

[@safffff1000]

He and the wizard just shows how many incompetent people out there unwilling to go learn their trade properly

[@thagerdorn2009]

@@safffff1000 the "wizard" is a joke. He's as fake as they come. Eric O is as real as they come. You can't compare the two. Eric actually works and shows the work and teaches people. The "wizard" doesn't.

[@safffff1000]

@@thagerdorn2009 ????

[@davidbaldwin2729]

and NPR to boot

[@peetky8645]

@@thagerdorn2009 the wizard charged hoovie 1500 for a single bad glow plug in his 7.3 excursion. the 8 plug and 2 gasket set is under 100 bucks. rather than replace the bad glow plug he did them all and both gaskets - rip off artist. eric o would have tested the harness and replaced the plug for 200. ivan would have repaired the glow plug for 200. run from the wizard, he is a con man.

[@Darjan_Spasojevic]

Avoca is the luckiest small town in America, I can guarantee you that. Gotta be a good feeling knowing Eric is down the street. Everything from a big 1.5l to a 6.7l, its covered.

[@sargefreedom1578]

Eric would be a great mentor for any young person to apprentice under.

[@countrygirl9259]

I agree. So many young techs rely so much on software but nothing can replace experience!

[@sargefreedom1578]

@@countrygirl9259 you got that right!

[@repairmanjeff]

First time I’ve seen an engine wearing a toupee.

[@Teribus13]

It's the new Toyota Boris Johnson engine 😉

[@mattr7274]

I can’t imagine anyone criticizing you for anything. Some people must be just rude. I love your channel and watch everything you post. Thank you for being here.

[@hikerJohn]

He reads too many comments LOL Have you ever read any serious criticisms? I'm sure there are some but ive never seen any. And perhaps some are in jest.

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

Some people 😅😅😅

@@hikerJohn yeah i agree. it is hard not to read comments, because a lot of the comments are really great and people are nice and its a fun place for community. But it seems like the people that just cause a big stink get the most attention and drain Eric O anyway (which I know for me is true on videos I have posted before just trying to help people). In one video he said like 95% of people that call him from online or youtube or are fans have ridiculous expectations or think he is super human. I just want to say that I hope HOPE that his mentality isn't that all his youtube viewers are annoying. There are plenty of us that would be down to drink a beer and hangout without it being weird. I feel bad that it has to go that way. I also think Eric O could start looking for news stations or other outlets that would want him as a commentator or like a "car talk" host for modern cars. Would be fun if someone paid him to just be on the phone and then they edited it down to like an hour long podcast.... something to think about!

and also the sane people don't think you are super human or a superhero-- we just like seeing how different people's brains work with their tools to figure out problems. Every single technician would go about this in a different way. It is fun to think whether or not you would've figured it out yourself and also how different the video would be if it was a @MarioDiagnostics or a @PineHollowAutoDiagnostics or @Grassratsgarage or @goTech or @Ericthecarguy or @ScannerDanner or any of the other great youtube teaching channels. And I think that is sort of what is cool about your videos you're still teaching but it isn't like here let me take you through steps a-z. It is more like a blend between a video directed specifically at DIYers who want to know how to do a job, and still fast-paced and interesting enough for real technicians to watch and follow. It has something for everyone. When it is making content for the good of others and for entertainment not just for how many clicks can we get and how much $$ can we make from this video-- that is why we all watch your videos. The content is still really real-- and you aren't just getting yourself into problems to make videos where there would be no money in it otherwise. Hope that all makes sense. I just like supporting people that have made such great content and really transformed the automotive space on KZbin (it evolved because of you) and I think everyone that has tried to be a part of that or to help someone else out deserves a piece of that pie. Anyone that has posted a video thinking hey this might help somebody, and they did it for that reason, we all deserve a pat on the back.

[@allanszast7579]

Just like the armchair quarterback alway second guessing the professional.

[@rayvonandes]

In a world full of automotive "technicians" it is great to see a "mechanic" who can diagnose and troubleshoot an issue. Well done Eric.

[@clickhere343]

Thanks for watching You're luckily selected For the giveaway session Text with the above for claim⬆️

[@NicholasAndre1]

This is quite possibly the greatest first 60 seconds of any SMA video I’ve yet seen. The scraping, the scream at the barnyard under the hood; and the Brakekleen intro sound. The whole 9 yards 😂 peak upstate NY right here!

[@abbykay9509]

I can’t believe I am hooked on your channel. Not a mechanic, but am a car guy and love your troubleshooting technique and thought process. You are very rigorous and I love your sense of humor and plain talk. Love it!

[@TravisFabel]

Same here. Motorsports enthusiast, car guy, electronics engineer... I like that he truly troubleshoots everything. It's also nice when he has the right tools. It makes it easy to follow along and there's not a lot of hackery going on.

[@jamesreiss8459]

You can guarantee when Mr O looks at a problem it will get fixed. I have been watching your videos for sometime now and I always enjoyed them. Keep up the good work.

[@wolleysegap9740]

Isn't that the truth.

[@halleffect1]

All the crap he fixes from other shops.. Imagine if they're weren't people like him- the junkyards would be littered with even more dead cars sporting lots of new parts.

[@MickayG]

Not everything can be fixed... so if Mr O says it can't be fixed or isn't worth fixing, you're wasting money if you'd still push to have it repaired.

[@donakahorse]

your patient and thorough diagnostics come through for the customer yet again. I'm teaching my grandson to diagnose and this is the lesson I focus on, start from the beginning, no matter who has worked on it before. Check everything as you go. So many electrical issues boil down to the smallest unforeseen issue. Great job man

[@robstar293]

The glasses make you look like a professor! Professor of Mechanics! And Ivan would be proud of you, "No parts required"

[@wolleysegap9740]

I'm with Eric, someone was jamming probes in that connector.

[@Mountain-Man-3000]

Definitely

[@agger838]

Goes to show the value of a good expensive mechanic vs a cheap one

[@29auto30]

Now its like a hotdog in the hallway...LOL!

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

Front probing an electrical connector with a 12d nail is never a good thing 😉

[@dennisharvey4499]

@@agger838 Eric mentioned his hourly rate recently and he is not expensive. He is an excellent, great value mechanic.

[@tomoakhill8825]

I love how these videos cover the entire range of shop tools. Recently Eric O replaced the sub-frame on a Subaru and needed the three foot long wrench with the 25 mm socket. In this video the auto repair-shop tool is literally as small as a pin, because it _is_ a pin. Amazing.

[@Starchface]

A tool as small as a pin and a brain as large as a planet.

[@Ghauster]

@@Starchface Now, now. His name is not Marvin or Hector.

[@peetky8645]

dont forget the fluid film. ETCG did a cool subframe video where he fabricated a cradle to lower the frame onto with the engine attached. then just too both out from under the car. personally, i need to replace the rear subframe of my park avenue. found a pristine one at the junkyard. waiting for the ground to freeze

[@michaelashcraft2028]

What sets you apart to me compared to others is the troubleshooting you do and also make it look easy. These vids heip me so much to watch how it should be done. Thank you

[@jafo461]

I watch a half dozen different mechanics on KZbin. If you want to learn the right way to solve a car problem, SMA is the place to go. Methodical, patient, experienced, those are the skills needed to repair or maintain a car. Lots of KZbin mechanics, Eric at SMA is a pro.

[@JOHNMORIN100]

AMEN FOR SURE GOOD BUDDY

[@haywardsautomotive6156]

I think of getting older as getting more experienced & knowledgeable. Knowledge is power. I love watching your channel b/c it's enjoyable watching you diagnose & fix cars. I couldn't work on cars for the past 3 years b/c of my cancer & stem cell transplant so hopefully I'll be back working on cars & fishing bass tournaments again in a few months. Again thanks for the videos they helped keep me inspired. God is great!

[@cmdrclassified]

I wish you a speedy recovery, Sir! o7 God Bless you.

[@deeg4n000]

Its always good to see a automotive technician who actually fixes a problem the correct way instead of being a parts cannon.

[@JeepTJ-fg3ny]

Haha! Parts cannon is so true!

[@NicholasAndre1]

Don’t worry about the vernacular: as an electrical engineer, at the end of the day our goal is to figure out what the thing is supposed to do. The function can usually be distilled simply: a pin either goes to ground or to a higher voltage from ground. If it’s an NPN BJT, it turns on and pulls the circuit to ground when the middle pin voltage increases and we can distill the problem to power, ground, control, or component fault. Complexity is the root of all evil, make things simple :)

[@sinner19d48]

Great job Mr. O, and nobody is concerned with your speech. Successful man who's taking care of himself, his customers, and most importantly his family. Good for you! Keep it up sir

[@keithsanders9396]

I wish we had a mechanic like you in our area!

[@albertchan3184]

Wishing the same here in Calif.

[@ToyManFlyer1100]

@@albertchan3184 ....Evidently it seems to be a Epidemic of lazy, loser so-called "mechanics/techs" that can't diag or fix 💩💩💩💩!!!!...Took my Ford f150 5.0 to a shop a month ago....Since it was Holidays time, they let it sit almost a month...Didn't fix 💩💩💩, but charged me $70.00 to move the trk 25ft from one parking spot to another...I paid it, but I was super pissed off ... Soo it's a major problem tryna find a decent mechanic in any city, unless they are on KZbin....

[@davidnull5590]

And the South Main Auto labor rate is $85 per hour, roughly one-half the rate at large dealerships, of course, factory trained dealerships do everything right, all of the time, and they do it as fast as humanly possible.Edit - this last part is Sarcasm

[@aaronsyverson7948]

I will say you likely do, just haven’t found them. Not everyone is Eric O. but even Eric O. will tell you he’s not perfect and if he can do it you can do it.

[@peetky8645]

i wish elon musk would fund Avoca Technical college and hire eric as the lead auto instructor. one trainee from every state in the union every year to spread the gospel of honest competent insightful car repair.

[@dlaitch]

Reading electrical diagrams is beyond the skill set of most DIYers and a lot of dealership "mechanics". As a one time owner of older vehicles ( never bought anything newer than 3-4 years old) I found dealerships to be a waste of money and time. Finding an experienced mechanic with his own shop, like Eric , kept me on the road. Simply seeing the same problems with different makes over time can be a huge plus. Great work as usual Mr. O. 👍👍👍☑☑☑

[@safffff1000]

Never bought anything newer than 15 yr old.

[@rhkips]

That's not a relay, Eric; it's a Fuel Elf! ;) Awesome find, and good catch on the connector latch! Never underestimate the power of dirt. I had a Yukon about a month ago, where one muddy park sensor connector was bringing down the whole bus. Laundry list of codes across multiple modules, took quite a while to pinpoint the problem. Cleaned the connector and the sensor, plugged it back in, and voila! Worked great! Moved the vehicle to the parking lot, and it failed again. The same dirt that had shorted the LIN bus, also spread the pin juuust enough to create an intermittent fault.

[@drozcompany4132]

Some knucklehead probably front-probed that connector and spread the pins out when they were throwing that relay at it, then couldn't figure out why it still didn't run. Guessin the module was actually bad but they didn't get to enjoy the fruits of their labor because they trashed the connector. It's surprising how little it takes to ruin a terminal. Nice find, Eric!

[@davidd8435]

Interesting to see the tumbleweed the "previous" mechanics left for no reason. Thanks Mr. "O" for the content, stay warm.

[@LordOfSilense]

The reason it gets left is because rodent and animal damage is normally something that insurance will cover, but the insurance agents will only accept the claim if they can physically see the nest/ animal present when they come over to visually inspect the vehicle. So shop policy is to leave the nest in place until the adjuster okays for repairs, or after (other) repairs are made. It's silly but it makes sense, dang adjusters don't believe pictures and videos. Source: Am a Tech at a Toyota dealership.

[@2nickles647]

It's interesting to see the OWNER never lifting the hood.

[@LostInThe0zone]

I am constantly amazed at how a small connection can cause such large problems.

[@owencfarrow]

its a house of cards baby.

[@crautoguy8384]

The one thing I give you tons of credit for Eric You get cars that no one else has been able to fix and you do exactly the right thing disregard everything the other guys said that didn't figure it out and start from the beginning With taking into account The storyline behind the issue

[@wyatt1153]

Outstanding detective work. Master mechanic at work. The gold standard. Why aren't all mechanics this good?

[@fredwalker839]

You have to care to be good ! Remember , mechanics have to live with their mistakes,,,,, Doctors Bury theirs !

[@JonPMeyer]

Thanks for struggling through your dental work to keep the videos coming! I think that I would have given up long ago.

[@fixingitrightish]

Two days ago I watched a video you made where you resolved a traction control issue with an Impala. I've had problems with my traction control for years and your video helped me troubleshoot and finally fix the problem! The harness going to the wheel was bad. No visible breaks but the wiring inside the casing was horribly corroded and broken in multiple spots. Thanks and keep up the great work!

[@Sicktrickintuner]

Yep typical chev impala. Always been an issue up front with bad wiring to the speed sensor.

[@fixingitrightish]

@Sicktrickintuner the amount of electrical issues make me afraid of how bad their electric cars will be...

[@fredwalker839]

@@fixingitrightish for sure ! Wiring & aluminum corrodes very quickly in road salt areas !

[@johnplump3760]

Don't feel bad. In my other life I built computers. When one stopped working in the field, they would say, "Get on a plane and fix fit". You are very good!! That is why you always find the root cause and "FIX IT!!"

[@Aardvark49]

Average DIYer here who much appreciates learning how to diagnose properly. Thanks.

[@floorpizza8074]

Just commenting for the algorithm. Guess I should say while I'm here... You're already adapting to the new dental work, Mr. O; your speech is much improved even from just the last video. Don't be embarrassed about it, my friend... there's a lot of us out here that have gone through the same thing. Multiple times, here.

[@warrentinsley5490]

Watch Wes Work, Sarah n tuned, Project Farm and now a new Eric O video...a perfect Sunday evening !

[@danielking6266]

As a former electronics technician at an agricultural equipment company we called that a relaxed pin.

[@dwaynemadsen964]

"You know what to do!" That reminds me of a message machine that belonged to a former co-worker. He was late, we were carpooling to a training in another city. Boss calls him. Answering machine. "You know who, you know what, you know when." BEEP! Stay safe and get healthy.

[@georgehardy4149]

Tell me about getting older. Will be 76 this month and working on cars, trucks, and lawn mowers is tougher than it used to be. You stll have a lot of time. You do good work.

[@stangaloski4208]

This is exactly the type of video we come to your channel to see. Brake jobs and water pumps are filler material that we can sort of watch but the electrical trouble shooting or mystery noise. Also like the unusual things like the inside of a transfer case or the seal videos.

[@usethenoodle]

"You have to put up with my crappy speech and the furnace so, enjoy" I will Eric, That's why I'm here. And we always enjoy a cameo appearance by the Mrs when we can get it!

[@bryanbrowning5746]

A few years back, my 2015 Tundra with 5.7 FFV started having cold start issues. It turned out to be the fuel density sensor was sending faulty signals telling the ECU that the fuel was E85, not standard 87 octane gas with 10% ethanol. Toyota re-flashed the ECU for free, and I’ve had no problems since. Just posting this in case someone else is experiencing the same cold start problem.

[@graemediesel2936]

Palate expanders are a pain. I had one in grade 6, right after I started a new school. Glad you are still making videos

[@edwatts9890]

"We have power 'currently'..." Now, that's funny!

[@garyosborne8906]

I learn so much from this channel and find it thoroughly entertaining. I’m not much of a mechanic. I understand a lot of these things in principle but have little practical experience. I retired at 60 but when I was working, I was extremely busy and traveled about 26 days of the month. So when something needed to be fixed or just maintained (home or cars) I hired others to do the work. I’m 72 now and between bad back and shoulders I don’t do a lot other than watch / learn things on KZbin. This is among my favorite channels so thank you for what you do. You have given me the motivation to work on simple things that I can readily get to and you have kept my mind stimulated. The good news is I am never in a hurry so if it takes me 4 days to do what you accomplish in 30 minutes, that is just fine with me.

[@kazifluff]

I've often considered taking the two hour trip to Avoca to have Mr. O diagnose a problem. He's that good!

[@rsanchez5676]

For the critics, thank you for all you share with us. Love your style, integrity, and generosity in sharing your knowledge with us.

[@johncraig406]

Join the Club, at 55 I knew vision was fading, at 65 I admitted defeat and ordered new glasses, at 70 I was blind, then God gave me new Cataract Lense Replacements. Doc asks me at what point do I want "perfect vision", I choose 20/20 at a distance. That means I wear near vision glasses.... no different than it has been since I was 15 years old... but, I can "See Clearly Now" 😁 at 80 all is still good.

[@donburton2407]

Fixed with the most valuable tool in the shop,his brain. Remember, if you can do it, I can watch it.

[@tomnielsen6439]

As a Tundra owner, i would like to see more Tundra videos. But i know, they dont break often. I chuckle to now end watching you fix what other shops did not.

[@johngrande3426]

Mr. O is a Tundra owner as well!

[@montijl]

My daily driver is a 2015 5.7L Tundra (100K) - No rodents yet - Nice video - Excellent investigative diagnostics and repair - Keep the ‘em coming !

[@bertschb]

You are a fantastically gifted mechanic. Love watching your videos!

[@mummabear01]

I'm noticing a trend. It seems that when other "shops" can't fix it they send it over to you and it gets fixed. Yeah, you're getting older but with the age comes knowledge and experience. Keep on truckin', Eric!

[@billburkart9087]

I'm in my 60's and had braces in my teens. The metal ones with metal wire. For the hell of it I took a nine volt battery and touched it to the top and bottom braces after the flash of light behind my eyes I picked my self up off the floor and never did that again. lol

[@johnlenoir1023]

I cannot imagine anybody criticizing you for calling the relay or whatever I love the videos and the way that you show us how to do

[@aliasfred]

Just visit Vise Grip Garage sometime if you think Eric is bad at calling items the way he does.

[@iseeweiners3772]

It’s been great watching your channel grow. Been here since 50k I’ve learned a lot. And if you can do it I can do it to. Thanks for all education you do.

[@aliasfred]

Ditto's. With one exception, my body doesn't flex like his anymore.

[@thomaswarnecke3991]

I have found that when you’re the second or third or fourth tech to check out an intermittent problem you may have to repair faults that were created by the previous techs; beside the original concern!😮

[@danielbrewer8472]

I see damage weekly almost caused by shops trying to fix someone's car. .This is another example. But that's 2023 for ya. Thanks Eric for setting a good example of trouble shooting. Appreciate you cuz

[@boomersudden6257]

I'm more of a shade tree mechanic and so very impressed with your videos. 45 years never had my car at a dealer or any mechanic for that matter until this last Friday and they did a recall on the airbag of my 2013 Chevy 1500, thank you for posting them. Plus you make me laugh so many times, I thank you.

[@thecuss6817]

We just had our 2014 Yukon XL Denali in for air bag recall last week, went smoothly. Of course the "recommended repairs" came out to $1746, none of which were needed. Like $50 for battery service: its battery terminals were cleaner than a 2023 on their lot !!! Our only previous experience with the dealer was when they threw their hands up and stated "we have absolutely no idea what is wrong" about intermittent failure to close on our 2005 Yukon; finally after a fight they refunded our money for the non-repair, had made it clear in advance that I'd pay for a repair but not for a guess, and they agreed. Of course the dealer did try to tack on a $50 hazardous waste disposal fee then, even though nothing was ever disposed of....

[@accordingly]

I just want to say that your videos are truly inspiring. Inspiring in the fact that you have a way of explaining your process along the way the entire time that is easy to follow and teaches methods and small details that lots of shops and techs miss all the time. I’ve honestly used things I’ve seen in your videos to help me learn and practice electrical diagnostics in my career now. I would honestly put your videos at the top for informative AND entertaining to watch. Thank you greatly for creating the content that you do!

[@misifustres]

Eric, from where i am (80), you’re not old. :)

[@BigTrappaBenzo]

Hands down the best mechanic I’ve ever seen

[@johnmurphy6366]

Mr O has defused and unloaded the parts cannon!Then,we get a driving tour of beautiful,bucolic Avoca!!Feel better,mr O

[@carlevans7966]

You're a great mechanic. You take your time to properly diagnose and repair the problem.

[@michaelnicholson1295]

Mr.O,I would watch your videos if they were in sign language or even Morse code. Love the content and presentation. Best wishes to you and your family for a great 2023 sir.

[@johnwhan7288]

Eric slapped that Toyota out of retirement real quick.

[@flyboy2610]

Eric, regarding the reading glasses, all I can say is: Welcome to my world!

[@jabbssoftwashing2979]

True professional at your trade. You make every repair look easy. I got a chevy belt-pulley squeal, squeak that I'll be driving through your town with lol. Don't listen to those talkers. Stay humble.

[@scottwilcoxson2439]

I love these videos. Hanging with my buddy Eric, looking over his shoulder and learning stuff. And sometimes he has a huge squirrel nest to show me! Good times!

[@BasketballAve]

I have to say …the “frozen mouth” speech is quite entertaining to watch. God bless you man. You definitely keep it fun to watch 😂

[@theroadnottaken9378]

always find it funny that they bring the vehicle to you after everyone else fails to find the problem, you should be their first choice, would save them alot of money.

[@pfsantos007]

Love the videos. I love car talk, but always come here to see actual diagnosis and work getting done (along with the car talk of course).

[@dudleydeplorable5307]

One of my past side jobs was repairing/restoring vacuum tube equipment. Tube sockets typically needed to be cleaned and retensioned.

[@Stambo59]

Here's a trick from an old mechanic, I use an LPG barbecue bottle with a regulator and longish hose stuck down the intake to run vehicles with "no fuel" issues. I can actually drive them down the road by varying the throttle and tank valve.

[@diesel46809]

It's nice you call someone's truck or any vehicle junk, that you work on. Just think without all that junk at your shop were would you be. I'm sure you would find some more junk to keep you busy. I'm sure the people who's junk you are working on and showing a video on sure do appreciate it. Keep on doing you bud. I'm sure you make your community proud and their junk going!!

[@AWD_T]

We need more brake fluid introductions please

[@marty0715yt]

Brake CLEANER Fluid. tadaa

[@duanebuck193]

Thanks to you and Ivan, I've gained a wealth of knowledge (that I've actually been able to use on my RV) for checking powers and grounds, then double checking the connections. I had an erratic connection on one system, and upon further checking I found that one of the pins was like you ran into here - zero compression on the mating pin. Saved myself a huge headache!! Thanks, Eric O!!

[@betomendez4304]

Don't forget about rainman Ray's videos too awesome tech too

[@aliasfred]

@@betomendez4304 I think an awesome collab would be VGG, Rainman and Eric.

[@my31and37]

Seems like you have the knowledge to go a little deeper than the average bear, I spent many years as a field engineer/ computer tech, so I really enjoy the weird electrical problems.

[@michaelstagar525]

Great video! Story time: Ever see 3 mechanics who find a garden snake curled around the battery run around screaming like a bunch of teenage girls declaring that it was a python (Northern Ohio). Our garage dog did get it and then I had to fight the dog to stop chewing on the dead garden snake, that he killed.

[@Hey_Its_That_Guy]

Ivan would be proud, a no parts required fix!

[@jessiemae6873]

Thanks for the close-ups. With your explanation and camera view it all made sense. I wish you or someone would do a segment on how to disconnect all the different connectors. I run a rental store for an international company. I am not a mechanic, but I repair lights and wiring issues that arise on the trucks and trailers as well as tire repairs and safety chain replacement. I've not seen some of the connectors before, so I'm at a loss as to the removal technique. Plus, I think it would help some of the "Shade Tree" mechanics out here. Thanks for the great channel.

[@dirkg7062]

Eric is one of the best mechanic's around. He is also the best problem tracker downer. LOL tracker downer!

[@jamesbruno5896]

"I'm not old I'm getting older" Eric O 2023! Nice video!

[@JamesDvorak]

Dude you are totally awesome. Also, I can empathize with you and the need for glasses for looking at stuff up close. Cheers, Eric!

[@JamesBond-fx3zt]

Just wait till your wearing 3x trust me I know, remember Mr Magoo ?

[@aldonco]

You are like a fine surgeon good job as usual Mr. O

[@lmbear]

Good job. That's how you diagnose it. It's really surprising how many "mechanics" don't/can't do this.. Either they are too lazy or are not mechanically inclined..

[@KendrasEdge757]

He said “hope nobody’s home” haha First time customer yes, but now a customer for life!!

[@paulmeade9103]

Great job! Another perfect diagnosis and repair!

[@maurice0769]

We truly appreciate all you teach us&show us Eric thank you.

[@Mytwistedvoices]

Excellent find! I came to work, the cockpit of an EMB-135 was torn out. They were chasing relays. I put everything back in place. Started the diagnostic process and found a bad connector in the nose of the jet. The insulation was cracked and 2 pins were arcing. I replaced the connector and she was flying out in the morning. Excellent work and great find.

[@dpdeere]

I’m with you,Eric. I’m not getting older, I am old, and can verify for you without a meter or a scan tool that getting old sucks big time. Love your videos when I can stay awake long enough to watch them.

[@danielluber209]

Fantastic video!! Great to know how you go after the issue step by step. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!

[@victorr648]

You make it look so easy. Natural born genius.

[@georgethecritic9850]

I'll say one thing er.. two things, you're knowledgeable and thorough.

[@frankheiss5562]

GREAT FIND ,,Couple Years Ago run into this ,,Once at a baseball game for my Son ,,And His Coach just had work done on gas tank n fuel pump ,,Tried to start a game ,,& Wouldn't start ,,I asked if they just had work done ? Which they told me About ,,so I got some cardboard & slid under APV Truck looked at connector,,Then Held It As I asked them to crank & retry to Start ,,And Wa-La ,,I felt Pump come on To restart ,,So Guys,,,Becareful n Don't Go King -Cong on Wiring when taking apart or putting together ,,To Loosen Pin gripping ,,which I tightened up on a couple pins ,,Along with connector that was broken n misaligned ,,Thanks For Another Discovery ,,Video

[@rogerchevelle8543]

Great Diag Eric. Love your method of troubleshooting.

[@stevew9247]

Hard to believe multiple shops wouldn't remove whatever nest that is sitting on the engine, unless it happened while sitting waiting to be fixed somewhere.

[@leonardodavinci303]

Im guessing the original problem was a bad fuel pump. However whoever was 'diagnosing' the problem damaged the connector and caused the second problem that looked identical to the first.. Great job Eric. You are an inspiration.

[@derikwright3383]

Love and respect from Robinson Tx. You are a rock star

[@richardthomas1743]

Good job Eric , I wonder how much $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ got thrown at this simple problem! Thanks for showing us this,

[@QBRX]

Yeah, that damn getting older crap happened to me about 20 years ago. All those young guys out there should do everything they can to avoid it.

[@frederickburns1739]

Love the armchair mechanics. (KNOW IT ALLS) Glad to see you found FLUID FILM. I've been using FLUID FILM for about twenty years now.

[@bruceslattengren8587]

Awesome repair keep up the good work