Using a Decadebox to diagnose an Engine

In this video we use a Ditex decadebox to diagnose an extended crank.For questions about the tool go to autoditex.com/
I'll demonstrate that this can be an effective tool.
We also get to learn about cold start strategy and coolant termperature sensors.
Enjoy!
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[@kevincampbell8298]

Someone was a parts changer not a thinker!

[@wyattoneable]

You have mastered the English language. You have mastered diagnostics, and now I can also add you have mastered the art of teaching and video editing. I enjoy this one a lot Dan, well done.

[@Diagnosedan]

That's a great compliment, thanks for that. Merry christmas to you and your family!

[@jwilkers1]

Anyone else feel bad for the starter motor after those extended cranking attempts? Great video once again thank you Dan.

[@Diagnosedan]

Don't be it's fine🤪

[@daibhiseaghdha153]

what a logical person you are, with common sense, which does not seem to be common these days, thanks for unscrambling a problem, with a process of elimination. I have a mate, whos a mechanic, the diagnosis said the water pump was not working,, it turned out, it was the sensor which was not working correctly.

[@tam1381]

Unlike the cold engine Dan the Man is smoking hot. All the best Dan.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks Tam i'll tell my wife that😊

[@markhammer9975]

It is amazing that the other shops wouldn't have noticed the temp showing hot when it was not. Attention to detail is important

[@zxtenn]

Looks like you gained ANOTHER new customer Dan, if a shop didnt fix the issue the 1st time I wouldnt be back there again

[@pontiacsrule8761]

To me, this is why his videos are so entertaining. He doesn't just throw parts at it, he wants to know exactly why. That poor person who went somewhere & was charged so much for parts & misdiagnose time. I know from experience working @ a shop, that you don't get paid by the hour,. you get paid by the job. This makes you want to rush & throw parts at it. That's why I only work on my own vehicles now and quit that job Another well informed video Dan

[@joew8440]

That temp sensor reading hot is like a no choke situation on a old carburetor. For us old people. Nice job, Dan

[@hustlerforgita7538]

Yes he is very good at explaing things no missing details left to missunderstanding.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks!😊

[@robertpsotka3525]

That electrical connector kit is worth it's weight in gold

[@jennifer06131]

Now previous shop will replace all temperatures sensors on hard to start symptoms. Lol

[@Diagnosedan]

Next time the wipers don't work they will change the temperature sensors 🤣🤣

[@mrgrumpy5116]

@@Diagnosedan maybe one day soon it will be necessary ...

[@josephvega5192]

Why doesn’t this video have more views!? Wow! Thanks for being great, Dan.

[@karl9460]

I love that you teach the new diagnostics and explain the science behind it too. Oh the days we used a manual choke on cold days.

[@Diagnosedan]

🤣🤣Long time ago!

[@pontiacsrule8761]

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[@topcars5524]

You are a man who does a good job. I wish I could master the English language as well as you, as it is necessary in the field of car mechanic maintenance.. Thank you for what you provide

[@amokoikaw1]

SAME SCENARIO HERE with the IAT sensor, for a Nissan Sentra 2007. NO start condition. With my Resistance Substitution Box, it's confirmed fix for a $299 sensor replacement. DD is a very good YTube mentor.

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see next time guys . the best channel for all auto mechanic thank dany

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[@christdied4us]

Awesome 👍 job,,, I have been a automotive technician for 25 years and you by far are the best Tech I have seen in years ,,, I tell the same story to my co-workers keep it simple when diagnosing a problem don't make it more complicated than it is in other words KSS ,( keep it simple Student ),,,

[@themechanic6117]

Great job. I got a good laugh out of the other shop changing the exterior temperature sensor 😂

[@Diagnosedan]

Yea me too 🤣🤣

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thanks for every video u post,i always check my youtube notification for your new videos every morning when i wake up

[@Diagnosedan]

😊👍

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I love your videos Dan especially the outtakes at the end and the catch phrase " diagnose Dan . . . Fixed it again "😀

[@subevo35]

Great video. Amazing the other garages never spotted this.

[@drlgmud1]

Another fine fix big man. Keep them coming.

[@shanelloyd8366]

Dan did it again. Cheers for the great video.

[@abelleitao1710]

Well done Dan ,and extremely well explained, and love the new tool. Have an awesome Christmas

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks Abel! Merry christmas to you and your family!

[@burgerbirger2221]

That decade box was pretty clever👍 What we're looking at is the same as the good old choke did back in the day.

[@oeraiba]

Excellent video Dan it is very educational and you are a pleasure to watch. Keep up the good work.

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Diagnose Dan did it again! Great video!

[@rp5029]

Brilliant diagnosis!

[@rbilardo47]

Dan, you are the man. Another great diagnosis, that others failed to find. I don't understand why people don't bring their vehicles to you in the first place lol.

[@Diagnosedan]

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Nice work Dan.

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Love your cool and calm approach....stay blessed and continue doing great work...

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I love your videos. thank U for sharing your knowledge with us!!

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Everytime I see ur videos and that music comes on I drop everything and start going nuts in the shop.🤣🤣. I know I'm not the only one. Nice fix. Happy holidays

[@Diagnosedan]

Ha ha ha I would like to see that!🤣🤣

[@aaronfischer7199]

Amazing this video was posted in my feed today. Had a similar but reversed problem. Engine is cold, temp sensor was reading correctly. But injection time under cranking was over 36ms. Extended cranking would bring down to 22ms with the engine almost starting. Adding a resistance substitute wheel to the cts connector and bringing the measured temperature to 94c the inj pulse dropped to around 10ms allowing the engine to start and run. Further testing showed the pullup resistor in the ecm was faulty.

[@albertdelosreyes7163]

That sense of humor.Love it!😀 Merry Christmas Diagnose Dan!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks Albert merry christmas to you and your family

[@juerbert1]

You do your job with great clarity and excellence, Dan, thank you so much !

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks Juergen!😊

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A very Merry Xmas to you and your family Dan. Thank you for an extremely informative and educational year of videos. I have learnt an awful lot from your videos. The best diagnostic channel on KZbin by miles or even kilometres..🖐️

[@Diagnosedan]

That's a great comment! Thanks for that! Merry christmas to you and your family!

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Thanks Billie!😊

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[@JesusDiaz-sr4zp]

Great job, Dan !! The most important thing here is there is no fault code, and that happens because the info from the NTC temp sensor is in the normal range of it. The ECU doesn't know whether the engine temp is about 90 degrees or not, but 90 degrees is plausible for it. This issue is what about a lot of technicians get confused and they're not able to give a solve to this kind of problems. Love your channel !!

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Another outstanding video. Thanks, Dan.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you!

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A brilliant New Year's present from Dan!

[@Diagnosedan]

Happy Holidays to everyone at Ditex and their families! Thanks for the great products💪

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[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you for that!

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Excellent vid. Have a great Christmas this year and happy New Year.

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Where do we find smart guys like this in our towns? Diagnostics is the hard part many times.

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They are there! You just have to find them!😉

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DiagnoseDan you fixed it again, but you taught me how to diagnose better. Love your work always invaluable knowledge. Thank you

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My teacher thanks 🙏🙏🙏 every day even if I don't have any diagnosis machine but at least learn something

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thanks DD. Merry Christmas from New England!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks, merry christmas to you and your family! Thanks for watching!

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Thank you Dan. Good job. I appreciate your videos. Bless you and your family.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks Billy!

[@user-cl5ov9dx5o]

Other shops fine example of throwing parts at what should be common fault checks. Great video Dan, you might want to forward this video to the other techs. You might think not, but remember.....what could be wrong with a correct procedure to make a better income. I am a mobile mechanic, on the road repairs.....and hear this expensive story with owners about how techs NOT KNOWING HOW TO DIAGNOSE was an expense to the owner. Effective diagnostics and presentations like you make this industry better. Thank you for the excellent video and information you provide.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you David!

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Happy holidays to you Dan, and thanks for the good video, "again".

[@Diagnosedan]

Merry christmas to you and your family!👍

[@brucelott3583]

I'm not sure if this applies now where you are, but a lot of American systems will use a default value, typically -40 deg F, for the temp if the sensor is unplugged or fails open. This would be a quick test with your conditions . I just found your channel and I am impressed with your techniques to find the problem and fix it, not just start throwing parts till you hit the target. We have a lot of so called techs that think they can hook up a scan tool and it will show them how fix a problem. I found out many years ago you have to think the problem through to weed out all the false indicators, a lot of times having to think outside the box. Thanks.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks for watching my video's it's appreciated Bruce!

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I cannot wait until you are working on all the 2020 Bmws, I cringed when I sat behind the seat, those are going to be fun for teaching! Keep it up

[@comingundone27]

Very good video again sir! Love the bloopers at the end as well!

[@Diagnosedan]

🤣🤣

[@mikechiodetti4482]

I wish I had bought one of those decade boxes years ago. Good and Quick Diagnosis!

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great video about using your senses

[@eddievalera2436]

Hi Dan, as always a great diagnostic and great explanation. Keep uo the good work.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks Eddie

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Excellent channel, good video, audio and editing. Clear and straight to the point. Great work Dan

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you😊

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Nice job again. Thanks for all the great high quality videos + hope you keep doing them in 2019.

[@Diagnosedan]

No problem thanks for watching my video's it's appreciated!

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thumps up. even before starting watching the video. because i know will be a very educational .thanks dan..👏🏻

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A Great teacher. Love the way he is going. I m new on your channel. Really i am enjoying your channel and getting knowledge as well. This is my wish to work with you.

[@scuba422123]

merry Christmas dan! thank you for all your great vids! dave from long island ny

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks Dave! Merry christmas to you and your family!

[@fire7765]

I appreciate your video, great logical diagnostic routine. Merry Christmas and a happy and safe new Year to you.

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks! Merry christmas to you and your family!

[@careyautorepairs]

I liked this Dan, thank you for teaching me this lesson brother.

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Happy Holidays Dan.... as always Dan showed'm how its done .......AGAIN!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks! Happy Holidays to you and your family Hans👍

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Dan, great video! Love your videos.

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Good work Danny, Keep it up And have a Merry Christmas my friend and all the best!

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you, merry christmas to you and your family!

[@jonascourtney5999]

that internal resistor also protects the ECM when the wire shorts to power or ground. Thank you for the video.

[@Diagnosedan]

Exactly!👍💪

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Absolutely spot on as usual Dan. I don't often comment but I always enjoy your videos and methods.

[@Diagnosedan]

Well I'm Glad you did comment this time👍 Thanks Ben

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Dan nailed it again

[@Diagnosedan]

😉👍

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Ect is the master sensor in every car... Good job Dan as always...

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You did it again, super 👍 Marry Christmas

[@Diagnosedan]

Merry christmas to you and your family!👍

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Great quality videos, you the man Dan.

[@Diagnosedan]

😊💪👍

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Diagnose Dan... GREAT WORK

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks!👍

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Thank you sir dan for idea about engine coolant temperature sensor

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This is gold. Thank you

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I knew when the music started It was going to get real!.. Thanks for the video Dan.

[@Diagnosedan]

🤣🤣 Thanks for watching!

[@daveys]

Live data is really valuable in the absence of an actual temperature gauge. Great video and really informative!

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That is some friggin rockin' music bro!

[@georgeEPC]

Another great video Dan. Wish you had time to do even more videos per month

[@Diagnosedan]

Maybe if the channel gets bigger 😊

[@JBTaylor86]

Great example why bypass testing is a must. Great video dan 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks John!

[@harrywilson4311]

Great video dan, that bypass tool earned its money here! Happy new year

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@JOHNPHUFNAGEL]

Great video Dan, for the people that don't have a fancy little black box and the gauge is stuck high, just unplug the sensor and observe the gauge/scan tool pid if its still high take a test light and LIGHTLY touch the terminals on the connector and watch gauge/scan tool to drop in temp or volts reading. If its stuck low do the same test, only connect test light to positive batt terminal. This will check and confirm wiring integrity. Merry Christmas

[@Diagnosedan]

Merry christmas John to you and your family!

[@obsoleteprofessor2034]

During the 80's, U.S. cars usually had a separate sensor for the gauge, another one that talked to the computer and yet another sensor that controlled the cooling fans. Later on, they were all combined and one sensor talked to the computer and that info was sent to the dash gauge for visual indication. The same info was used to set fuel flow and to also decide when to turn the cooling fans on.

[@daviddasilva4897]

Great diag Dan,merry Christmas to you and the family

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks? Same to you and your family 😊

[@manhuerta19]

Good one merry Christmas from Chicago

[@Diagnosedan]

Thanks Manuel! Merry christmas to you and your family!

[@marioperez460]

Very good diagnostic Dan. thank you so much you are the best .marry Christmas and happy new year God bless you.

[@Diagnosedan]

Happy Holidays!

[@john7017]

Great Video! Thanks for sharing.

[@antongrav7360]

Good simple diag.Merry christmas Dan.

[@Diagnosedan]

Simple one😊 merry christmas to you and your family!

[@samuesoeilyoriy6581]

great video and explanations on how temp sensor works

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you!

[@umarpaf]

Super video, as always.

[@peterhodgkins6985]

Excellent! There's no substitute for a decade box!! Outstanding catch on the erroneous temperature reading during the initial start attempt!

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Merry christmas Dan and all of you🎅

[@Diagnosedan]

Thank you! Merry christmas to you and your family!