I have this same catch phrase on our board at work. To many guys guessed a vent valve and were wrong. Thx for the video.
@RobLaing-i2r11 ай бұрын
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@djosbun11 ай бұрын
Professor Marios’s teaching skills keep rising to a new level of greatness!
@matolittleelkwells537711 ай бұрын
Always great to see proper diagnostic and troubleshooting done and not just the quick fix subscribed I'm an automotive technician as well
@dmc641911 ай бұрын
well done, felt like I was in tech class with a good teacher. great demo and explanation. thanks!
@Joe-ud2hb11 ай бұрын
My first time on here, So methodical, explains clearly, speaks clearly & uses the camera perfectly 👌& knows his s..t!
@timothycooney98611 ай бұрын
This young man should teach at a technical college. Very smart guy.
@thevictim207211 ай бұрын
That is what he does at KZbin University.
@distinctridesbydavy11 ай бұрын
I agree 👍💯
@bartscave11 ай бұрын
Absolutely. A very detailed, patient description of the diagnosis
@JeffinTD11 ай бұрын
Totally agree. In this day it takes a lot of intelligence, knowledge and problem solving to be an excellent mechanic.
@ThePracticalMechanic11 ай бұрын
Great video Mario. Only other thing I would have added is to verify the vent valve resistance is correct in case it is pulling too much current and caused the damage to the FPDM. Corrosion is the most common cause but still worth checking the load amount. I’m tired of these parts being unobtainable as well. Imports older than 1995 are getting hard to find parts for and domestics vehicles newer than 2010 are hard to get parts for. We are waiting for TCMs, Ecoboost VCT gears, blower motors, wiper motors, tundra fuel pumps and the list goes on.
@alinduta539811 ай бұрын
what is better to measure? resistance or inductance because is a coil
@ThePracticalMechanic11 ай бұрын
@@alinduta5398 the manual won’t give specifications for inductance but will give specification for resistance. Most vent valves are 20-40 ohms from what I’ve encountered.
@DmitriyL_Arithmechanics11 ай бұрын
Here is an entertaining scenario: what if the vent solenoid is partially shorted -- still works, but consumes, say, 1.5A instead of 0.5A. And the driver in the FPCM is over-current protected at 1A, turning off the load quickly and trying again shortly after. This would get the solenoid not working, and the 4A light bulb dimly lit, even though nothing is wrong with the FPCM driver in this scenario. Not saying that happened in your case, but something to be aware of as more and more circuits in modern cars receive over-current protection.
@theisabelfamily43728 ай бұрын
What test would recommend to determine that?
@Mr2004MCSS11 ай бұрын
Great video. It also pushes home the reason why I still drive my 1998 Chevrolet K1500 and 1998 K3500 trucks. Not being able to get a module for a four year old vehicle is nuts.
@Swatson021811 ай бұрын
Nice video. I work at a GM dealer and we replace these things all the time most of the time we get a p0449, p0498 and p0499. No programming required. 👍🏼👍🏼
@scientist10011 ай бұрын
good good, does that mean that the parts are backordered for that reason and the dealer gets exclusive access and customers get shafted with longer backorders?
@Swatson021811 ай бұрын
@@scientist100 Nope we wait months sometimes at the dealer as well
@Swatson021811 ай бұрын
The fppm is covered under emissions warranty.
@Swatson021811 ай бұрын
Which is 8/80 on most vehicles that would have this issue
@gregjones850111 ай бұрын
Very clear and logical approach here! The experience speaks for itself. Thanks for this video Mario!
@djwwautodiagnostics11 ай бұрын
Without even watching the video, I absolutely love this title and it's so true 😄😄😄😄👍
@cullenmiller817011 ай бұрын
Nice video and step by step diagnosis. Different test lights, banana plugs and the AES Wave kit are an absolute must have.
@labrat691011 ай бұрын
Super Mario and Paul Danner are awesome.Always looking foreward to see your guys content.Thanx bro!
@mikechiodetti448211 ай бұрын
Your 100% correct. Your testing is correct and spot on. Good one Mario!
@Bowhunter2500HD11 ай бұрын
I bet all the hope and change parts changers just learned a great lesson. Young man you need to teach classes. Awesome lesson
@mechanicsdiary143811 ай бұрын
40 years in automotive . I work on euro cars in USA . Love your content . Nice that you share your knowledge. Top notch.
@eacherenkeka11 ай бұрын
Excellent video Mario! Very well explain and a lot to learn from two wires component! Always waiting for your videos! Thank you, Mario!
@erikkirby111 ай бұрын
FPCM up here in Canada are also on worldwide back order with no eta...
@luismartinez182411 ай бұрын
Great video. Very simple diagnostic and trouble shooting explained.
@biglevstergarage11 ай бұрын
Hell yeah Mario, thanks for the extra tips. Loved that idea. Good work as always.
@kyletuttle906411 ай бұрын
Great testing video thanks for sharing Mario.
@wolfgangbeginners-mind285311 ай бұрын
I can't believe that GM dose not have such an important part available on a 4 year old truck.
@godofthunder661311 ай бұрын
Sadly most flat rate techs won't bother to properly diagnose this correctly the first time, instead they'll sell the vent solenoid, flag the the diag and install time and then when that doesn't fix the problem they request additional electrical diag time. The worst part is that most of the techs who do this are praised for flagging so many hours and making the shop lost of money by upper management
@howardboyd776411 ай бұрын
Yeah..... And why would they bother or GAF when they aren't being properly compensated for their expertise to begin with.....
@ThunderbirdRocket11 ай бұрын
@@howardboyd7764For the customer’s sake / bill . It’s the right thing to do . The mechanic can enjoy the inner rewards such a self respect / peace of mind .
@mac1mike10 ай бұрын
100% understood And I like your modest demeanor You don’t explain it like a know it all
@jonathansirimarco621511 ай бұрын
Gracias por aportar tus conocimientos y en la industria automotriz. Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷
@cannbudo11 ай бұрын
No better way to do it. Thanks for the video.
@jameslewis117511 ай бұрын
Great video man. Very simple explanations and thorough data
@alexakahonda11 ай бұрын
Man keep these videos coming. Great work
@8power011 ай бұрын
ITS JUST KNOWING YOUR SYSTEMS ,,,,,,,,,, AND TAKING THE TIME TO DO THE TESTING . THANK YOU MARIO,,,, I REALLY LIKED THIS VIDEO I ONLY WISH THERE WERE MORE STRAIGHT FORWARD VIDEOS LIKE THIS IT HELPS WITH REMEMBERING THESE TESTS PROCESS LATER ON DOWN THE ROAD .!!!!!!!!!
@Lambros_Stefaneas11 ай бұрын
very good video. I am wondering, for European cars, what you prefer to use,alldata, Haynes, or Autodata ?wich one you think is better?
@jgeorges306111 ай бұрын
Mario, Awesome Approach and thought process thanks for sharing as always.cheeeeeers
@jasonwillen446811 ай бұрын
Wish my boss would watch these kind of videos. He likes to throw parts at cars instead of diagnosing them first. 😂
@Swatson021811 ай бұрын
I would definitely try and find another shop to work for.
@mrblonde201310 ай бұрын
Same here...😢😢😢
@jamesrahn833911 ай бұрын
This is a kick ass video that is clear and very well explained. Thanks for this video! Oh what was that 2 wire lead that you used to bridge those connector pins?
@jenniferfreeman175210 ай бұрын
I have a 2019 GMC DENALI WITH 6.2 the vent value is what made my fuel pump control module go bad.
@TheRealTailGateTech11 ай бұрын
Another A+ teaching video.
@jordysandino657711 ай бұрын
Bonito video primo aprendí mucho de usted hoy . Adelante con sus videos . Soy sù seguidor #1
@dp1mat3311 ай бұрын
Another great instructional video.
@brakeboss11 ай бұрын
Awesome video and explanation buddy. Thanks for sharing.
@gilbertomoran742011 ай бұрын
Good job, Mario . I've had some of these before . I usually check power and ground to module (at module connector ) . I noticed you skip checking the power(12v) to the module . I'm afraid to skip that step. But from I gather in this video , is that If you have communication to module , no other codes , and command . Then there is to need to test 12v feed to module. I would only test ground supply to module . Correct ?
@SuperMarioDiagnostics11 ай бұрын
Correct. Especially since the fuel pump is driven from the driver module, which is at least 6 amps in load. Technically i didn’t have to check the ground to the driver module either. But figured it was an easy enough step to take so i did it anyway
@gilbertomoran742011 ай бұрын
@@SuperMarioDiagnostics thanks for the info . Keep it up brother.
@alrifainidal11 ай бұрын
What the awesome troubleshooting, I wish for you the best pleas keep the video rolling.
@ThunderbirdRocket11 ай бұрын
Extraordinary detail ! Super helpful !! I learned lots !!! Much appreciated 👊🏼 .
@Stormin0609611 ай бұрын
Unfortunately a large amount of techs would have replaced the vent valve because "they are always bad", and sent the vehicle on it's way. Load replacement is a great way to actively test the circuit. Too many techs only use voltage and never consider current flow. I would guess if a tech had used a voltmeter instead of a lamp they might have seen power and ground and left it at that.
@RobertJohnson-kv6dr7 ай бұрын
Can I just clear up some confusion in my mind, not yours 😂 you said the FPCU had a permanent 12v and was earth switched by control unit, then you used your 4amp load between the white wire which went from the control module to vent valve and a chassis earth, I take it you used the earth from chassis to load the earth to vent valve but how did you know that the chassis earth was good? Brilliant video, love your explanations
@jimpetty296111 ай бұрын
great video excellent teachings
@clampingdiode11 ай бұрын
Love the title of your video. Nice job.
@distinctridesbydavy11 ай бұрын
Great video 👍
@DavidRomanKC11 ай бұрын
Awesome title.
@kenfromsilverdale567511 ай бұрын
I would've checked the resistance of the vent valve to be sure that's not what damaged the module to start with as applying direct power and ground to the valve to test it is not fully testing it, it's only testing the mechanical operation of the valve.
@SuperMarioDiagnostics11 ай бұрын
It’s also ruling out anything outside of the module. Not just testing valve operation
@jacqds8811 ай бұрын
Minimo. Masther. Thank you. For your video for me is a class in it. You have to to teaching in a college. Please. But here in California. Ok. Also a quick question. Where I can buy a tools that you show there the lamp and the connector. Please. And once again thank you 🙏. Gracias Siempre
@keeblertime148611 ай бұрын
I don't even have to watch it. I agree with the title.
@qusaykambal690311 ай бұрын
I have some issue in Toyota rav4 2020 (engine coolant bypass valve solenoid2) code (P2681) the full vedio in my channel the problem is highe resistance and caused by the pin in connector of pcm not connecting properly .. good work super mario
@Joetechlincolns11 ай бұрын
Let me guess, Fuel pump control module? I've done several on Malibu's.
@Joetechlincolns11 ай бұрын
I was told by a gm tech that fuel tank vapor pressure faults will set same vent ckt code also. Reminds me of Ford setting P0340 cam ckt fault and engine mechanical timing is cause, as an occasional example.
@tracydiller937811 ай бұрын
Great video Mario, you have a new Subscriber.
@jonny881311 ай бұрын
I'd like to make a load tester like that, where can I get the parts needed besides the pig tail?
@marlinyoung160611 ай бұрын
Wouldn’t it be smart to replace the vent valve too or no?
@alexlee457311 ай бұрын
Great video. Thank you Mario!
@ramonacevedobravo439811 ай бұрын
Tnx 4 the video!!! That was good testing good job 👍
@philh923811 ай бұрын
What do you mean by using a diode to test an injector??
@SuperMarioDiagnostics11 ай бұрын
Noid*
@eddiereichel935411 ай бұрын
Noid lights are LED. LED = Light Emitting Diode.
@jeff7.62911 ай бұрын
Mario, if the ground for the fuel pump module was weak or bad, wouldn't there be an issue with the fuel pump operation?
@SuperMarioDiagnostics11 ай бұрын
Correct, I technically didn’t have to check the fuel pump ground. It was easy enough to do so I did
@noeygarza6411 ай бұрын
Awesome video
@FORDTECH31311 ай бұрын
Hey Mario what scan tool is that your using
@SuperMarioDiagnostics11 ай бұрын
Topdon Phoenix Max
@shaffere3311 ай бұрын
Great diag Mario!!
@Fix_it_right11 ай бұрын
What is the difference in using a 2amp test light and a 5amp test light when it comes to testing? Thanks
@richardnilsen511 ай бұрын
When testing the component that the computer is commanding it doesn't matter because it's unplugged and while testing the the component measure how many amps it draws so when you test the harness side that goes to the computer you will know how many amps the component uses to operate you don't want to put to many amps in a low amp circuit you will fry the moduel know how many amps the circuit uses to control the component then select the right test light 👍
@ahmedalhimaidi980411 ай бұрын
How good that scanner do you like it better than autel ultra
@gerardopesina34896 ай бұрын
Does it need to be programmed ????
@alexandrumardare8283 ай бұрын
What if the control unit applies a low pwm and that is why your light is very dimmed?
@SuperMarioDiagnostics3 ай бұрын
It doesn’t. It’s a non modulated output signal. Finally got a new module and it’s all fixed. Was on back order for a very long time
@jaseralomary885411 ай бұрын
Many thanks...very useful video
@aymenmohamed113411 ай бұрын
Awesome
@mrblonde201311 ай бұрын
I had to watch this 2x to get my head wrapped around this, and i think i get it now. You would still check for correct B+ to the module, correct? Thank you.
@SuperMarioDiagnostics11 ай бұрын
The vehicle wouldn’t run without power
@mrblonde201311 ай бұрын
That makes sense, shows how much I know😂😂😂thank you.
@johnnyramirez908211 ай бұрын
Bad ass bro
@SS-U2311 ай бұрын
👍👍
@7minnow11 ай бұрын
Sweet job!!!
@keltecshooter11 ай бұрын
For giggles i checked Rock Auto, they only had 1 in stock and it was a standard, not a GM part ! And what is going on when a 2019 fpcm is failing ? Crazy
@goodtimejohnny897211 ай бұрын
Amen!
@GerardoVw111 ай бұрын
That may have emissions coverage 7-70 federal
@IamReadyToRock2 ай бұрын
Nice👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
@orinmangar233311 ай бұрын
It's nuts to be buying a GM vehicle where the module goes bad all the time. Good business for the dealer and mechanics, bad for the customer/owner. Do I need to say anymore?
@davidborgesen585111 ай бұрын
You should have put a voltage meter in the valve plug to demonstrate that a voltage meter can show 12v even though it it is faulty.
@thesmartguy352311 ай бұрын
Yes agreed
@SuperMarioDiagnostics11 ай бұрын
That wouldn’t give us any more information than what we already know. The headlamp had a command, but would not fully illuminate, unloading the circuit and commanding it andand seeing 12v would only tell us that there is voltage drop. Seeing anything between .1-12v would tell us there’s voltage drop. It truly doesn’t give us any more information
@ThunderbirdRocket11 ай бұрын
@@SuperMarioDiagnostics Thanks for taking the time to answer some of the questions ! It helps our understanding significantly ! I hope you have a wonderful evening Mario !!
@nicknicu178711 ай бұрын
What about the guys that came on here for that silver bullet and you royally screwed them in the beginning by telling them to replace the vent valve?? 🤣
@vincentdamus805311 ай бұрын
Bro is love you great video!!!
@aircates11 ай бұрын
Judging by the size of the paw prints, I would say a rat.
@richardcranium583911 ай бұрын
there's something wrong alright. the underside of that vehicle is waaaay too clean not rusty enough.
@RobLaing-i2r11 ай бұрын
should it not be a warranty job?
@richardcranium583911 ай бұрын
@@RobLaing-i2r the 2024's are out so its hard to say.
@DS-ss39610 ай бұрын
The movement of the truck on the lift is unnerving.
@munthirkhan121711 ай бұрын
The real question is why a 4 year old rust free car needs to have modules replaced already?