2011 Ram 2500 No Crank but also no Brakes?

This 2011 Ram 2500 came in for an intermittent, but mostly consistent no crank condition. We quickly called the WIN module, but there's always much more to the story.
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[@ezrhino1803]

I wish i knew why this channel has such a low subscriber count. This is one of the best channels on youtube in my opinion. Concise, to the point with a bit of humor thrown in. No facetime , look at me while I talk or click bait intro photos.. Keep up the good work Wes. Dont change a thing on your presentation...................

[@MaShcode]

Or annoying royalty-free music transitions

[@jz9189]

You are so right! He's a brilliant diag technician thats underated.

[@Thedavidsavage]

I've learned a thing or two along the way. Especially in electronic diagnosis

[@jasonvsd]

Agree. I consider this to be the best auto electrical troubleshooting channel.

[@Mishn0]

Look at the annoying idiots that have a lot of views. Like George Carlin said, "look at how stupid the average person is, half of people are stupider than that!". Those are the ones that don't "get" this channel.

[@todmatthew5824]

You have to admire Wes. Just about everything he works on is clapped out due to the rust belt and one issue turns into ten before Wes is done. Good job as always, Wes

[@gailtaylor1636]

I moved 400 miles South partly for this reason. WV to NC. LOVE IT!

[@orbitalair2103]

Standard car shop stuff. People will wait until 2 things break before getting anyone to look at it. Same with shadetree wrenching.

[@captaintoyota3171]

Yeah its why im no longer an ASE tech in the midwest

[@nightsailor1]

He's a Mechanic with a Masters in Rustology.

[@ron827]

Same for Eric O.

[@randyirons1058]

"Aaaaand unsubscribe!" Best line of the whole video. Keep sharing you real world experiences, Wes. It's what keeps your content entertaining, educational and fun. I'm a 57 year old equipment tech, been doing it for 35+ years. Sometimes we do what we have to do. I look forward to your content every week. Don't change a thing.

[@Netherlands031]

I didn't get that one, was Wes doing something in an inproper way?

[@aitorbleda8267]

@@Netherlands031 Pinching the brake line.

[@randyirons1058]

@@Netherlands031 pinching off a brake line is a bit of a “no no”. Sometimes you could damage the inner lining of the rubber hose. It was a bit of a non issue anyhow, as the line was bad already, and what caused the caliper to drag and ruin the brakes. So Wes was joking that “professional” mechanics would unsubscribe because he clamped the hose.

[@diamonddahlberg]

Gotta agree on Wes`s videos being the best. Some are close but noone yet can keep up with Wes sarcasms and entertainment.

[@johndeerekid167]

Ironically, if he had not clamped the brake line, he would have quickly noticed the primary issue. Though a big clue to the bad hose was when he loosened the banjo bolt and brake fluid shot all over the floor.

[@cg8469]

"If you play around with the key switch long enough it will start" so just like every other Chrysler product in history, got it

[@WatchWesWork]

It’s a Chevy trick.

[@stevet7471]

Don't change man. Being real is what makes your channel so great :)

[@garymucher4082]

I'd rather watch this channel than any other. Always great material and a lot of humorous talk. Thumbs Up!

[@chadvalliere8697]

I like Wes and south main auto

[@Veritas419]

Having watched this channel for over a year, I’ve decided that one could make a great living having a shop that solely focuses on keeping Chrysler products on the road.

[@tylermacconnell217]

Never has an ignition switch or brake caliper failed on anything but a Chrysler! Keep in mind there are channels devoted entirely to the repair of Toyota’s…point being, they all break.

[@longbo2771]

@@tylermacconnell217 I don't think Chrysler understands electric components, my wife's Jeep was at the dealership for 3 months with computer problems until they called and said come get it, we can't fix it. I took it to a private Jeep guy and he had it back to normal in one day. Of course the Stealership kept my 1000 bucks I pre paid

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

You would quickly go insane working on only Chrysler products.

[@ianwright40]

@@tylermacconnell217 That ignition switch looks very similar to the Mercedes.

[@chrislashock4014]

Pro: Tons of work Con: Chrysler...

[@clifbradley]

This channel is criminally underrated. Wes is the best out there and considering the absolutely destroyed nature of most of the vehicles he works on, he performs literal miracles tk getbthese things back to running.

[@andyfixedit1805]

I can only hope that all the keyboard technicians will point out that you obviously ruined the hose by clamping it, that all brake parts must be replaced in pairs because their uncle says so, and possibly that Mrs Wes brought you that beer at the wrong temperature. Keep up the great work, love the content. What's this about a virus?

[@roycewoods9219]

Looks like you could go down a never ending rabbit hole with that truck. Hope you feel better real soon Wes. We’ve missed you.

[@craigsmith8217]

Since Covid, I find myself sleeping a lot. Sometimes I get so sleepy I feel like I'm gonna fall over.

[@craigsmith8217]

Strange disease.

[@gailtaylor1636]

@@craigsmith8217 And yet huge contingent still out there saying "it's just the flu" and don't get "Fauci'd". Myself, 4 shots & will get the 5th 6th 7th when it's appropriate. I believe in science. If I break my leg i go to a doctor, don't ask a politician for a recommendation or pastor for prayers. Will vax prevent your from getting infected? Not unless you also use the other protective measures. Like staying out of restaurants, wearing a mask when in close contact with others, avoiding crowds. NONE of these are even slightly difficult. YMMV

[@altonriggs2352]

You will never grow hungry as long as Chrysler makes vechicles.

[@andywalliams]

I agree, this channel is probably my favourite as it is real. Wes shows us what he does and all the issue's he has along the way. Keep up the good work Wes and never change.

[@jeffyoung478]

Rust jacking on the bracket will squeeze the hose restricting the flow. The fluid will pass while applying pressure but can't return causing premature brake failure.

[@kevinsok3011]

"aanndd unsubscribe" 😂😂 your humor makes these videos so fun to watch

[@shook0002]

I don’t know why, but when you said “Gaps you can throw a dog through” had me laughing 😂

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

The dealer has to have a work order of some sort before corporate will let them obtain a pin code. Since you bought a part they were able to get one. That's how my buddy that works at the dealership explained it to me. I used to be able to just call and get one. Just another way to get more money out of us. Thanks Wes.

[@spelunkerd]

It does seem a little self serving, although I guess one could argue that theft deterrent products deserve closer scrutiny.

[@mph5896]

I go, show Id and proof I own the car such as title or registration. They give me the pin. Not sure on the shop side of it if you don't own the car.

[@Noah_E]

Ford charged me a diagnostic fee for the master code to the keypad of my F350 when it only took a minute to retrieve and didn't even leave the parking lot. Pure greed.

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

@@Noah_E Exactly!!!

[@mph5896]

@@Noah_E you can purchase a scan tool that will tell you door pin codes. My launch cost $1500 and is able to show them

[@DeadInsideButStillSmiling]

Hope you're feeling better. I know the Rona is no fun. But then, neither is working on Fiat trucks.😜

[@rebootonthetrail51]

Wes, You never cease to amaze me. You’re pulling off a crusty brake line, filming a video and actively participating in a conversation with your wife about candy. Who says men can’t multitask.

[@jannearo328]

A day in the life of a country blacksmith. Wheter it's a truck, tractor, car or combine, Wes will fix it.

[@billdyke9745]

Is it only me who thinks that modern vehicles are too complicated for our own good? A truck should be simple, strong and bullet proof. This channel should change its name to Watch Wes Tear His Hair Out... Well done fella. 👍

[@josephking6515]

You sounded noticeably better the day after you took your Misfit Red _medication._ Hope you fully recover as quick as I did. It took me 7 days and I was 95% right with the 5% taking a week or so longer but I put that down to my age. Mrs Wes has an infectious smile Wes. You are a very fortunate man. 👍

[@nightsailor1]

You've been invited to The Dog Throwing Championships this fall in recognition of your promotional work. Bring a poodle.

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

When I hear the crickets on your videos, I keep thinking there is one in my house. I used to get them from time to time but I haven't any for at least 10 years. I haven't even heard or seen them outside and my 2 acres are surrounded by farm fields. Maybe they use good insecticides but it doesn't seem to stop the mosquitos.

[@Hey_Its_That_Guy]

"A simple no crank diagnosis turns into a normal day here at the Watch Wes Work Bermuda Triangle of Automotive Repair." - Love it!

[@hermanschepers4739]

And he hopes that some of the dogs he works on disapper into it!

[@cullenmiller8170]

This win module goes back to when Daimler Benz owned Chrysler. Mercedes Benz had another part behind the circuit board that used infrared to communicate and change the code of the fob every time the vehicle was started. At least that’s what I was told when I bought my new Mercedes in 2002. Hope you feel better soon.

[@gmctech]

"Annnnnnd unsubscribe". I laughed so hard when you clamped off the flex-line! Thanks for the hardy chuckle Wes! 😅

[@jamessampson4677]

I enjoy every time Wes declares he's not an expert in something, then totally dismantles it and then explains what he thinks is the issue, replaces faulty parts, puts it back together and more often than not it's fixed.

[@bill3641]

I learn something from Wes EVERY time that I watch one of his videos . Thanks again Wes .

[@thirdcargarage2951]

In the 80’s I learned that if you heat a brake line with a torch it sometimes pops off and lights the fluid, along with your corvette on fire….

[@DanEBoyd]

I wouldn't heat it till it's red. I'd try like hell with mild heat before that.

[@allanvaneste9106]

The crickets chirping in the background while you were waiting for the brake fluid was a nice effect.

[@MaShcode]

I think Max got back at you for calling in the exterminator. I had a 106° body temp once and started hallucinating. Required an ice bath to get back to reality. Glad you’re on the mend.

[@michelecrown2426]

Feel better soon. I made it this far, and am recovering, just still feel more tired than usual. That was one nasty brake fail. I think with the costs of rotors like that your brake turning machine may make a comeback. You’ll be the only garage in the area still doing it 😊.

[@DeWittPotts]

I have been taking care of my sister in laws 2013 Dodge Dart with the same type of key. You have to wonder what Chrysler was thinking with this design. It's almost like they were trying for a 'push button' start but couldn't quite figure out how to make it work so they came up with this 'hybrid' system. I had a 2008 Dodge Avenger which had a 'normal' key but used the same type of 'wireless' system. On my car I found out that they also don't protect the 'WCM' from static electricity. One very dry day I went to start my car and a small static charge jumped from the end of the key to the switch. That small static charge managed to short out the Wireless Control Module and I ended up having to be towed into the dealership.

[@orbitalair2103]

the turn signal module thing is made with the same wiper-finger setup. Ive replaced the town and country one we own about 3 times.

[@M.TTT.]

I hadn't seen the video before reading your comment and thought to myself, "I bet its those weird plastic key things" lol. I never understood what the heck they were supposed to be or why.

[@matthewmiddleton63]

I love your crickets, i also find it hilarious that its so quiet at your shop while others have to wait to film while its quiet

[@pettyfogger2305]

You are the man, Wes; a walking paper cut of ascerbic wit. Waiting breathlessly for your tell-all book; "HERE'S YOUR PROBLEM, LADY; MY JOURNEY WITH JUNKYARD REJECTS AND THEIR OWNERS, THE EARLY YEARS."

[@classiccomputers6211]

What’s funny is old VCRs used an extremely similar wiper/contact switch that failed all the time in the same manner. The gold plated track wore out or it just got plain dirty and the VCR would eat tapes or stop threading them. I guess nobody learned anything from that.

[@M.TTT.]

thats a cool fun fact of knowledge. Unfortuantely seems like we always forget or never learn from old occurences.

[@noahd4039]

I've always thought those Chrysler "keys" were so dumb either just do full keyless or a real key😂

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

I am an old timer and I must say I 've never seen a brake caliper chewed up this bad. Keep em roll'n Wes.

[@garethjudd5840]

No spark and brakes. The Ram seal of approval 👍

[@briandrew8684]

Another great video Wes, I hope you feel better, took me a good month to get over it, hope goes quicker for you. Keep up the great work brother

[@mikemaccracken3112]

I use an old valve stem to keep the brake hoses from leaking when changing calipers. Unfortunately I have to replace a set of rear calipers today on my daughters 2010 Dodge Journey. Thankfully my son put the car on the lift so I don’t have to kneel on the floor with my old bones. Thanks for the video Wes!

[@Oddman1980]

I notice that the man who seems to fix trucks for a living is using an impact driver from Harbor Freight. That seems instructive.

[@BasedBidoof]

that one guy who unsubbed when you pinched the line is now saying told ya so 😂

[@johnkluttz4704]

Wether you feel healthy or under the weather you always maintain your professionalism, sense of humor and teaching awareness. Much appreciated.

[@stuartpulvermacher6861]

That happened to me on a 93 GM chassis motorhome The left front caliper did not release I didn't realize it while I was driving it untilI smelled the heated brake pads I pulled over to check what was up and in a couple minutes the tire bloew a huge hole in the inner sidewall It was pretty scary I had it towed to a shop they replaced the caliper and the hose I almost had to change my jockies after that episode

[@tedjackson5272]

She's a keeper! Brings you a cold beer while your working in the garage OMG!

[@Shockedbywater]

23:44 I think she just told Wes to 'man up' LOL She is great honey. Hope you feel better quickly Wes.

[@jamesbruno5896]

Nice job as always Wes! Feel better bro!

[@pdoherty]

Glad you're feeling better man. Another classic video!

[@jrboehmhouston]

As soon as I saw that caliper the next thought I had was Rabbit hole.

[@DeweyCheatumNHoweLLC]

The brakes just started making noise yesterday! I bet good old rust jacking under that bracket was the smoking gun. BTDT

[@Daxun155]

Hope your feeling better Wes!

[@hillbillyb4u]

I like driving my vehicles on the “deferred maintenance program” too. Hope you get over the bug quickly

[@Gadgetstoolbox]

For those brake job haters. I just found out my 18year old daughter finds brake job videos quite satisfying. She also is well versed in brake changes on our family vehicles.

[@GunfighterWyo]

The look on the Mrs. face was priceless! Especially, "It's a red". LOL

[@toma5153]

The Bermuda Triangle of auto repair! 😵‍💫 Love it.

[@joejakubec9708]

Having lived the first 30 plus years of my life in Chicago, I always felt that the torch was one of my most important tools. You can't do much without one. Nice to see you cutting rotors, most people throw out good drums and rotors and buy new. Cutting is easy money and could be resurfaced while working on something else. Great video as always. The best. "Almost" makes me want to me to come visit Illinois.

[@WatchWesWork]

I always save the rotors if I can. These 3/4 ton and up rotors are really pricey.

[@interdiction2]

You sounded a bit better at the end of the video than at the beginning. Must've been the "beverage". Your wife is a real sweetie. Hope you are making a good recovery. Look after yourselves. 👍👍👍🐶

[@eddiepatterson5025]

This should be your motto “Nothing is never that simple in my shop”. Have a Blessed One Sir.

[@wb8ujb]

Get better Wes! Thanks for the video, looked like a rabbit hole to me. Glad it was isolated to that one corner of brake system.

[@mastertech7104]

I have changed many of the one way valve brake hoses. Keep up the good work Wes.

[@JamesApril-sl4yw]

Wes, I had an ambulance that the brake on one front side almost did the same thing. I found that the metal clamp that held the brake hose to the frame had rusted inside around the hose cutting off the fluid. In your area there must be much rust. I enjoy your show. You do a great job. Thank you. Jim April, Weymouth, MA.

[@laveritesurlestemoinsdejeh8522]

Jeep wranglers are REALLY susceptible to that same thing.

[@lawrencemercieca]

This is one of those jobs you just hope the customer trusts you and that you aren’t coming back every five minutes with a new problem pulling their leg

[@Crack84baby]

Do people pay so little attention to their vehicles? No way you couldn't hear those brakes.... Great work Wes, as usual.

[@Username-qx9gk]

What brakes? 🤣

[@Crack84baby]

@@Username-qx9gk valid point ☝️

[@jonathanstancil8544]

Possibly the sound of magnifigance from the Hemi power overwhelmed the sound of the inferior brakes?

[@CAPNMAC82]

Hey, don't interrupt people texting with the radio turned up to 11 🙂

[@ksokie63]

Hey Wes 👋, great video on the no crank. Hope you get to feeling better soon. The brakes on that dodge were just a little rough. But it would not be at Wes shop with out making some extra fun. You and the family have a great afternoon 👋

[@redzed40]

Good job as always Wes

[@IBenZik]

Glad you're feeling better.

[@markd8296]

old caravans were known for internally collapsed brake hoses...acted like a one way check valve.

[@daddyphatsax304]

Great vjo as always Wes. I know I used to see what appears to be this same brake issue with the 1st gen early 90's caravans...that metal bracket would rust jack and pinch off the flex line and seize up the caliper. Super common issue here in the rust belt. Good find...thanks for sharing!

[@johngassmann9581]

Nice work, Wes!

[@Dcervantes243]

Glad you’re doing better!

[@TheBrokenLife]

Well, at least it wasn't a 3500... 🤷‍♂ I also avoided said flu by being a hermit. One trip to my parent's house and that was over. 😆The first week is the worst. Looks like you're already on the mend. 👍

[@jasonyoung5628]

I'm not sure why, but pretty much every 3/4 ton Ram I've worked on has extremely uneven brake wear like that. My theory is that the left front caliper is the shortest circuit of the hydraulic system so it gets the most pressure, but that isn't how hydraulics are supposed to work.

[@blackhatch46]

But, dodge.

[@LAactor]

But it's a Jesus Christ'ler. How things are supposed to work is not in their playbook.

[@kw9849]

Chrysler engineering somehow defies the laws of hydrodynamics yet again.

[@firesurfer]

It probably has something to do with the design of that truck. It naturally aims water at that wheel, causing corrosion.

[@phooesnax]

Great job Wes

[@alexcarroll3565]

excellent as always!! More vids please!

[@alanenglish9681]

Ahhh Wes... I had money on you never getting it! Hope you don't get any long term effects! Nothing any mechanic does has ever one story

[@letttttttssssss_gooooooo]

I hate how much we can do at home but now need computerized stuff to complete the job. I changed the sycro motor thing that changes the vent choice on a 2013 Caravan once. You still have to take it to the dealership to synchronize it. Such bs....

[@mph5896]

If you are a strong DIY, you may want to invest in a decent bidirectional scan tool. Spend $1k on a tool you will have for 3-4 years will pay off.

[@letttttttssssss_gooooooo]

@@mph5896 I need to! Ty

[@alwayssearching1882]

Great upload Wes!

[@nooneknows6060]

Nicely done!

[@toolwarrior1773]

Glad you are feeling better, Wes. I am racking my brain trying to figure out how a brake hose gets blocked like that.....hummm.

[@gailtaylor1636]

It's the hold-down bracket.

[@jeffs2809]

Seen it happen on several vehicles, even ones without extra hold down brackets. I kinda figured the inner hose was breaking down over time & turning into a “1 way valve”, but I’ve never done an autopsy on a failed hose to verify my suspicions.

[@terryharvey4811]

@@jeffs2809 Correct, interior of hose under release suction from master cylinder sucks shut, creating as you mentioned a check valve. This holds fluid and thus pads against rotor resulting in pad wear out. Most do not know that on brake release that there is a slight vacuum applied by the master cylinder. If you want to see it, just watch the piston when someone mashes the brake and then releases it after doing a brake job.

[@rovhalgrencparselstedt8343]

I have a theory why ppl dont seem to hear when their brakes are metal on metal, and this is from my own experience. Once the pad material wears off and things go metal on metal, stuff wears down to this point so quickly that once you do hear it, the metal part of the pads is already half worn down. This is what happened to me, i started hearing a grinding sound from the rear brakes, and just a day or two later the metal part of the inner pad on the rear drivers side was already half ground down in thickness and and also severely rust damaged, like those tabs that go into the bracket were basically completely gone. Later the same day the rear passenger side brake line popped. Yes it was a Subaru. To fix it would have been close to what i bought the vehicle for, so i stuffed it in a garage until i get it sold as a parts car.

[@shanco73]

Great video Wes!

[@almclean4835]

Nice work Wes

[@engineeringpunk]

Someone is gonna say the brake hose was blocked because you pinched it, but in my experience they rust jack inside where that bracket is clamped around the hose where they bolt to the knuckle. They pinch inside there. Same thing happens to the Chevys. I've replaced many of those hoses.

[@gailtaylor1636]

Was little surprised he didn't catch that right off. And I replace calipers & hoses in pairs. Had too many weird initial brake application pull just doing one side.

[@aitorbleda8267]

My 2 cent "from a bar stool" is that the valve was failing and this is why that side was screwed, and when he pinched it the increased pressure shut it for good. So it was a good thing. Maybe the valve rusted/corroded? pretty sure that brake liquid is full of water.

[@michaelpolly9159]

I think some people turn up their radio and become oblivious to noise coming from their brakes!! I am with you do not understand how people can just let things go especially brakes!! Great video as always. Hope you get over the big C quickly..

[@kw9849]

I've seen people driving at high speed directly on aluminum wheels seemingly without noticing. I hope they're just oblivious and not completely blitzed, but who can tell anymore.

[@roguewarrior9957]

Nice job Wes.

[@jessicabuckman9675]

Another great job Wes.

[@nathansharma87]

Wes did you buy the mint unicorn? It's always there and always inside where it should be.

[@zeightguy]

I don't use grips to seal the old hose anymore as in my experience I think it damages the internal layer of the HP hose. I have some tapered plugs ready to use as a temporary stop tap. Speedy recovery Wes I'm sure that Redeye beverage will help.

[@gailtaylor1636]

Or just push the brake pedal down 1/2". Closes the compensating port. No flow.

[@jamesu]

Thanks for the video Wes.

[@GeminiWoods]

Feel better man!

[@n6mz]

You know that you have a great channel when I hit the "thumbs-up" even before the video starts 😁 Hope you get that commie plague out of your system soon.

[@kenc3288]

Flu re branded, don’t worry, you’ll be well soon.

[@Netherlands031]

One is from the influenza family, the other from the corona family. It's not a rebrand. Also covid-19 is the #3 cause of death in the US right behind heart disease and cancer, that wasn't the case with influenza.

[@WatchWesWork]

I agree it’s no joke. I had a 106F fever at one point.

[@EvilTurkeySlices]

It’s not the flu rebranded, the flu is worse.

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

@@WatchWesWork Hopefully you didn't lose your ability to smell gasoline and taste for watermelon like Mr. O did

[@thomas316]

Took me a couple of weeks to fully recover but much longer to get my full sense of smell back.

[@benniemathews9624]

Keep up the great work Wes, and hope you feel better soon!

[@adamdnewman]

Another great video Wes. Hope your feeling better! 😀

[@petergarofolo9385]

Great video Wes. Feel better. 👍 👍

[@craigsudman4556]

Great video Wes, hope you feel better. Thumbs up.

[@danswartwood4580]

That was interesting, thank you Wes.

[@peterevosirch7047]

Nice work!