Experts Said It Couldn't Be Fixed. I Did It In Two Hours.. For Free!!

[@TheQuestionableGarage]

Some of you get a little easter egg for next week, don't spoil it for everyone else!

[@YesThatReallyDidHappen]

I've been looking forward to that

[@nukedathlonman]

I won't - looking forward to it! :D

[@SpeedyGeneralMotorsINC]

Is it another GM vehicle and white?

[@justinwebster7761]

What's going on with the turbo LS Lexus haven't seen it since the race with Brent

[@MrUltraworld]

ESV Extra Stretch Vehicle.

[@rickheckbert2423]

Great video - thank you. One nit to pick, I would never get under a vehicle lifted by just a floor jack. Wiggling a part, bumping something, gravity, etc and at best you get a crushed chest and at worse, you end up dead. It only takes 5 seconds to throw a jackstand under there!

[@WizardOfWhoopee]

I agree. I can't believe he got under there without a block of wood or something, anything.

[@buttheadur]

yes i said that to i was almost killed by not having a jack stand

[@brianpruden6576]

Most idiotic thing I have seen in years. FOOL!

[@rkvons]

Yeah, that was questionable.

[@tronmcrae]

Someone else commented the same and Jared said there was one, just not visible by the camera.

[@markh.7650]

As a now retired Electronic Technician, your journey on this truck shows that on modern vehicles, a strong electrical skillset is mandatory. This is the first of your videos I have watched and from what I have seen, you seem to know your way around automotive electronics. Kudos.

[@Runningwrecks]

I’ve spent a career in avionics maintenance. Troubleshooting wiring and making a repair like that always made for a great day! Even more so when nobody else could figure it out.

[@Thankz4sharing]

F-8J radar tech here. Had to deal with wiring bundles as thick as my arm with hundreds of wires, all soaked in hydraulic fluid. (But we did have TDRs to locate breaks.)

[@Storycrafter]

Watching you under that truck with just the lift jack keeping you safe is going to give me the heebie jeebies the rest of this day.

[@boblinda1738]

Agree. Don't do as he does...do as he's supposed to do. Safety first. Those crank sensors are an irritant. Had one fail on a 1997 Dodge Ram. A couple Google searches, purchased the part, installed the part myself and a running engine once again.

[@sarahann530]

This guy is not an expert and does not believe in safety .

[@exidy2290]

Yep, first thing I noticed. Friend lost his son due to a failed jack with no support stands. Wouldn't get under there without stands - and those beasts are *heavy*!

[@djpar3492]

@@exidy2290 I knew a guy with the same story. Bad way to die. This guy is not very smart.

[@Foosidol]

Seriously guys n gals working alone and not being safe is a disaster waiting to happen.

[@carsareaddictive7450]

I had an 04 Escalade i bought new. I had it for 12 years, 280,000 miles, the only thing i ever did to it was oil changes, tires, brakes, front wheel bearings, and just 1 fuel pump & that was at 250,000. Never a starter, never an alignment & it drove perfect, no shocks, no exhaust, no water pump or t stat, i never even flushed it, never touched the trans, never changed the plugs or wires, never touched the rear end, it never even leaked a drop of anything & it still looked & drove great the day i traded it in. Great vehicle!

[@Orefamilylawncare]

Dang you literally never serviced it 🤣

[@alexm9718]

Yeah and it fucking blew up on me, now im left wanking in the wind

[@jeeptk]

I used to do zone buy back vehicles at dealerships, it used to get funny when three or four of the same sensor boxes were on the front seat when the zone rep brought the vehicle in. Most wiring problems were caused by an earlier repair however a few were factory mistakes. Good job following the repair sequence and showing how it’s done.

[@skippybuilt]

Any professional level tech could have diagnosed and repaired this within book time if they had just followed the repair process from ANY factory or generic service manual, it’s a shame there’s so many hacks in this line of work, I get some people have hard times with electrical diagnosis but that could have just been found with a good visual inspection, most wire break issues I’ve came across are found visually before the meter even comes out of the tool box this would have been one of them, I would sell this truck back to the old owner if they wanted it back and needed it

[@ryurc3033]

No kidding

[@bigcountryjd]

Yeah dude this is wild

[@robertedwards6438]

Mitchell on demand is your friend! But I think the third thing on its diagnosis list is check the wire!!!

[@CodeDonut]

mechanics now are trained to replace not diagnose and repair!

[@kennethcroll6972]

@@kruleworld and "pine hollow auto diagnostics" gets the same jobs

[@moparman1962]

Jared, YES, we would love to see you do all of the maintenance, repairs and upgrades to the Escalade EVS steal-of-a-deal you got...go through it, fix the leaks, do the brakes, fix anything that's fairly worn out, loose, making noise like the power steering, muffler, whatever. That's actually a nice rig with lowish miles, no rust to speak of, it's got some life left in it for sure, it's worth putting a little money into and you can entertain us and educate us in the process. ;)

[@dragonV187]

Thank you Jared for a very informative way of diagnosing a continuity issue. It's too bad the mechanics that looked at it before couldn't be thorough enough to find the problem. Love your videos.

[@TheQuestionableGarage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dizcret]

Hey, how goes? I just started watching your Channel! I know "Google" ..but, do you think {I} can an older 5.3 -2003 w/o all that AFM BS- go into a 2009 Escalade, 6.2, that has"Cam & Lifter" issues? §IS worth fixing, or Swap out Engine{WITH 5.3?} Thnx & Cheerz ~ @@TheQuestionableGarage

[@ROBIN_SAGE]

@@dizcretit’ll be under powered, but otherwise ok

[@timlee4204]

This takes me back to my teen years, we lived and worked on The Queensland, Australia, Sapphire Fields. (From my book.) Another miner in about late 1961 was camped in the New Rush area had a 1932 Chev ute (Pickup for you guys). which had broken down some weeks before. He arrived at Dads shop on foot, he had acquired a 36 Chev for parts but very little of it was compatible. He suggested to Dad that if he could get his 32 going he would give us the 36 as payment. Dad was too busy to take up this offer so sent me. I drove the guy back to his camp. (Remember I was only 16 going on 17 but I knew how to time an engine, knew the firing order of a 6 cylinder engine.) If my memory serves me correctly, both cars had the ignition systems completely pulled apart. Starting on the 32 reassembling all the bits, checking the timing which was all out of plumb. I had his car going in no time and good to his word he said I could take the 36. My point is, go through things step by step, until the problem is found. I eventually finished up being in charge of a fleet of buses, late 70s 80s and 90s. All self taught. Ted from down under. Good video thanks.

[@drwisniewski]

Would love to see the rest of the remaining repairs and upgrades!

[@buffsheeri]

Yeah I would too

[@boyracer3477]

Of course. One thing I hate about ViceGripGarage (although I love the show) is that he gets them running and quits. Makes me crazy.

[@blackcormoran2035]

Me either

[@c50ge]

Doggie beds in the back.

[@BSM7702]

I have the 2002 GMT800 escalade, Black AWD 6.0 V8, these trucks are bulletproof and were highly used in private transport, and VIP venue haulers back in its days. And there are a good amout of these 2002 - 2006s still running strong on the roads with the original motor and trannys in them. Just do basic and common maitenence intervals and replace things when they need to be - and IT WILL LAST!!! But I do understand that there are some cases where trucks do have there fair share of oddities and so on.

[@r.weaver3769]

Very few shops are willing to pay for a really good diagnostician. These people either go into another field, open their own shop, or work for pennies somewhere. Also most shops have their favorites within their own shop, and it usually is the least skilled but most fun to be around tech, leaving the sharpest techs to doing all the mindless dirty work for little pay. Don't ask me how I know.

[@mph5896]

Very few customers are willing to pay for really good diagnostic work. It takes time and time is money. I have spent an entire day on some vehicles to get them fixed. That isn't getting done without the customer paying for an entire day of my time.

[@r.weaver3769]

@@mph5896 If very few are willing to pay, why are the good ones always covered up in work and give appointments sometimes well over a month out before they can get to it? The so-so ones have little to no work, that's just free market at work.

[@LegendsWorkshop]

Thanks for sharing a great video. As a diagnostic professional (I don't work in automotive but do a lot of diagnostics) I can shed some insight for viewers on a couple of things as/re "Experts Said It Couldn't Be Fixed" specifically: Firstly, bc you bring it up first and emphatically, a lot of people don't realize this but diagnostics is a specialty that not all general garages are equipped for. Most have a scantool, but no scope, and if you're not trained on that or don't have the equipment then you're not equipped to diagnose a canbus fault or anything that doesn't show up in a basic scan. So if you take your car to just any garage and don't check to see if they can do complicated diagnostics, this will totally happen to you! Second, most flat-rate shops only will allot a certain amount of time for diagnostics, and if you can't find the fault in that time, you refer the client to a diagnostic expert (like a dealer). This becomes a problem if the garage isn't a diagnostic specialist themselves (see above) - it'll be definitely less than 4.5hrs to pull a harness apart. So there's definitely a reason a shop full of mechanics can't figure it out. They're likely the wrong kind. Thirdly, and in this case most importantly, from a professional standpoint the question at hand in a case like this is not whether it's possible to fix a car but whether it can likely be done to a standard that can be guaranteed. This is why if you own a car that is beyond a certain age or mileage or condition that is deemed within its life expectancy, a shop won't work on it. You just reach a point where so many things are marginal it's impossible to address them all and send you on your way with confidence it will make it to the end of the driveway! When you're the shop owner holding the bag on a repair guarantee this is a real issue. Yes I see and appreciate that you found a bad CKP in a reasonable time and made a cost-free (if we're not counting labour time) repair to the harness in under two hours and I would nonetheless double-down say that if a diagnostic specialist like Car Wiz or South Main Eric had had a crack at it, the car would have gotten fixed and would never have been sold but the owner needs to know to look for someone like that in the first place and have realistic expectations of what a shop can do.

[@bohica2night]

When I get home tonight I’m going to check my wiring harness on my 04 Tahoe now just to make sure it is all good even though there is tons of LS Contant out there. I think you do a better job than most, so please show more on this platform.

[@bgee461]

I assume the shop that put the trans in failed to put the harness back in place. All manufacturers have specific departments that check for this kind of thing

[@mrmotofy]

Save yourself the time and just replace the sensor. My 04 made it to 113k

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

Please use jack stands even for a "little crawl under" any vehicle you jack up with a floor jack. Your life depends on a 1 cent Chinese made O ring.... if you don't use good steel jack stands.. Or a 12 inch tree round from your firewood pile

[@kerrylewis2581]

My friend has been driving his under $1,000 F350 for over three years thanks to, as Jared put it, sweat equity and plentiful cheap parts. The previous owner got a huge repair bill quote from the dealer and wanted it gone. The deals are out there, but you have to keep looking.

[@mikelyda2292]

This has to be a lie. Lol. There are no cheap parts on a Ford! Jk

[@ADG23674]

I saw a trick on another channel. I have an 04 yukon denali, basically the same vehicle. Spent a fair amount of time wrestling the starter in and out. Very simple trick, remove the tire and splash guard, stater is right there, you can reach the cables to remove them. Once unbolted, come right out, no having to hold your tongue right to get it out below. Never even have to get under the vehicle.

[@dan725]

Man I love me these older Big American SUV wagon things! Just comfy family cruising eating miles on a relaxing road trip to the nearest national park. Glad you fixed this!! Just shows how a seasoned and very experienced mechanic can find and fix! And I LOVE Duane’s editing! The timer? AWESOME HAHAHAH!

[@chriholt]

Duane's the MAN!

[@antibodyarmy]

awesome video. for Myself the first step in figuring out a car issue after doing a scan with my cheap $20 Bluetooth obd2 scanner is to confirm the sensor/electronic codes with a $2 multimeter in continuity mode I have dealt with too many old crusty cars to throw a part at a issue without first checking the wiring to a part. its not too hard to find wiring diagrams , I made up some custom needle probe wires to test connectors and this has potentially saved me hundreds of dollars. for example my two most recent fixes on my jeep compass the starter wouldn't start and I had Christmas lights knowing this is a common issue with jeeps and their terrible relay placement I knew to remove the front fender well cover and check the relay box only to find the thing riddled with corrosion falling apart, didn't even need to pull out the multimeter, but if I didn't know this issue that would have been the perfect place to start looking with one. a couple months ago the same compass started throwing throttle codes, I removed the connector checked the wiring and confirmed there was no issue with the wiring, ordered the $60 replacement and boom fixed the throttle body issue, but after looking over that harness I noticed some wear on points(but not all the way through) and threw a few layers of electrical tape to keep the loom extra protected in those points with a little wear after 160,000 miles. now I shouldn't need to worry about them wearing through any time soon but also know to keep an eye on them and quick look them over when I change the oil, or refill my wiper fluid. you don't need fancy tools, a basic entry level scanner and multimeter is good enough for most wire diagnosis/repair jobs, but lets say I found a break in my harness and things weren't working after a quick patch of the wires I might borrow a proper wire diagnosis tool, or hand off the job to a professional I trust letting them know what I found and ask them if they can tell me what else could be wrong. by fist doing my own continuity check and finding a break in my harness I can save the shop I might hand the job off to a couple hours of shop labor, either I pointed them directly to the issue, or just ticked off a box in the steps of finding another wire in some other spot that I missed but they are aware of and find quicker.

[@zacharypope9978]

Love it, I have an 05 ESV and I LOVE all the videos about GMT800 series vehicles. Watch those seats with the puppers, mine have put holes in everyone of mine.

[@tristinpierre9862]

I bought a 2004 Yukon xl and about 5 months into owning it I had the same problem and its sat for about 2 years now, I've looked high and low to try and solve the problem even going as far as taking it to gmc themselves. now im determined to get my baby back on the road finally thank you

[@DucNguyen-bd5ir]

This might be the questionable garage ... but it unquestionably good!

[@johnwinter9722]

Neat video and great outcome! I am on my third 5.3 with three 6.2s (all three were pearl white Escalades) sprinkled in along the way since 2001. All are impressive motors. No issues and hard to kill. Your 6.0 proved it again. Nice truck! My last 2016 Escalade Premium turned into a 2022 Silverado LTZ. Needed a truck.

[@rjs2005]

It's always a good morning when a Questionable Garage video shows up in my notifications, even better when it's a step-step troubleshooting video. These videos are invaluable for the young person just learning how to diagnose/repair their car- not to mention the old guy who is tired of flattening his wallet at a shop that is nothing more than parts hangers. Another fine video, Jared!

[@Sako85]

Nice wiring detective work. I used a range of wooden blocks which I slide under the car or wheels and being wood don't cause damage, you can still leave your jack in place but use a fail-safe.

[@bortsmithson]

Now THAT is some real mechanic stuff! Diagnostic past plugging in the scanner is basically becoming a lost art. Keep up the great work Jared, and damn that is a big puppy!!

[@projectbrewsky2048]

"You came out of that hole, go back in that hole" sums up at least 50% of my frustration working on vehicles 🤣

[@JBCavern]

That goes with pulling several bolts and hitting a brick wall on the last one. I hate that!

[@stevenhicks4209]

That heavy car truck needs some jack stands under it! Great job!!!

[@MegaRetr]

Very informative video😊 thanks a lot😊

[@mattcsaunders]

Do it all, Jared! I would love to see you bring this thing back to "perfect". Thank Duane for all the great edits. The montage to talking ratio was spot on.

[@jezof9048]

Steve, Come to Scranton,Pennsylvania and visit the Lackawanna County Coal Mine tour. You can actually visit a mine that was working and get an idea of what the coal mining industry was like in the area.

[@Wheely_King]

Your dogs are awesome. I love dogs and all other animals. They already must love the nice roomy SUV. Hopefully you will enjoy this nice vehicle for many years to come. I do enjoy the content you create. Thank you for awesome educational content and entertainment.

[@simbad909]

Good job lad... im glad u had scanner...id of guessed it was fuel pump or sender...ive experienced those running for a period of time then conk .. wait a few mins and it runs again.. when they are dying..they heat up and conk ..cool down and work again. 👍 i think a good lesson to this is to hv a 1/4 tank of gas at all times to keep sender cool.

[@mikehonda7934]

Happy to see Jared go into Technician mode to resolve this issue. Majority of dealers have mechanics, not technicians (those who know what I mean, understand the difference between a technician and a mechanic... ) Jared is a Technician. Always use your scanner tools to read data on sensors if they are available when a code is set for a sensor. For sure J, you made a QUESTIONABLE part change impulse diag!

[@mrrobertwu]

From 90 to 98 I worked at a Pontiac/gmc. Dealership my main job was tracking down broken wires/ squeaks/rattling/ water leaks. I had fun finding wire problems. Different line of business now but my job depends on my skills all the time. Thanks for the video and the memories of the Pontiac dealership

[@chris85mora]

If said experts say they can’t fix a second generation Escalade, then said experts aren’t experts…. I immediately thought fuel pump or a crank sensor.

[@michellefox2384]

That was my first thought too and i am far from being a mechanic but i know enough to have been able to hook the scan tool up and change the sensor and realize it must be a wiring issue then i would of had to call a friend to help find the wiring problem i am lost when it comes to wiring but i have a friend and a cousin just a phone call away that knows wiring lol

[@chris85mora]

@@michellefox2384 Shit I don’t even know how to use ScanTools that much I just know which sensors go bad. Broke wires take me a little while to figure out unless it’s visible like that one was.

[@billmonroe8826]

"Dealer" Nuff said!

[@matthewjensen9550]

Literally, the GMT800s are very easy to work on

[@chris85mora]

@@matthewjensen9550 correct! I built a single cab short bed from the frame up on my channel.

[@jasonparis-y1n]

Nice find and fix, Basic diagnostics that most "techs" today can't seem to understand. Would have liked to have seen the wiring repair itself to show guys how to do it correctly, but I'd guess you did it right. And as previously stated by others, USE A DAMN JACKSTAND!! Can't do videos like this from a pine box! I'm the owner of a shop in Illinois, and also an ASE certified Master Tech. Another problem ive run into on the later Escalades and gm trucks with the same symptoms is the fuel pressure control module mounted on the frame. Also, a similar problem with wiring harness rubbed through and corroded causing intermittent dies out and no starts. I've repaired a couple that other "Techs" couldn't find. Good Job

[@thomassobush9649]

Almost spit my drink out when that confidence meter came on screen

[@nobody5102]

Last month I bought a 2010 Camaro SS with 6.2L V8 and a 6 spd manual with no oil pressure. Shops checked the oil pressure sensor and told the guy he needed a new oil pump best case or a new motor worst case. Motor definitely had no oil to the top end of the motor. Bought it dirt cheap. I brought it home and decided I would change the oil and filter first before tearing down. Started it up after the oil change and oil pressure came right back. ALWAYS check the simple stuff first! Sold it for 4x what I paid for it in less than 2 weeks...

[@hearselover1971]

Fantastic video, yes please lets see the repair journey on this one,

[@MostGenericUser]

Checking the power, ground, and signal at the sensor connector should have been the first step before even bothering to take the old one out. It would have saved a lot of time.

[@Rockr69747]

Wouldn't make a very long video would it?

[@Koltary]

i have a nissan armada 09 model, i had a p0340 error show up as camshaft sensor bank 1, i tried to do what you said but honestly given my very little knowledge i couldn't figure out if the wire was good or not, can you please inform me on more details while using a multimeter or if you find a video on it would be amazing, thanks in advance (edit: will also mention i cleared the code and it went away, but we did this before and it just came back after a week or two thats what i dont understand, could it be a loose wire?)

[@OneLeggedTarantula]

specially the recent transmission swap history

[@regsmith7604]

Brilliant troubleshooting👍🏽👍🏽At first I thought it was a bad fuel pump. But then, how could those other guys miss it. I will file this solution in my DIY repertoire. Thank you very much Questionable Garage

[@Eddievoneddie13]

The fuel pump was my first thought, as I had one go out on a 2002 Silverado 2500HD w/ 6.0 Vortec. But about 5 seconds before he said what it was, It came to my mind: crank sensor. That said, I almost always like to test an existing sensor and wiring/connectors before throwing a new sensor at it, but he explained why he didn't.

[@worldhello1234]

That looks like Geronimo's Cadillac. 😊👍 @31:46 Yes, make Geronimo's Cadillac shine again. 😘👍

[@richc9503]

1st guess is anti-theft system! I was wrong, nice repair though. I would have hung the part too, if it's cheap enough I figure my time is worth something and it usually fixes it...😊

[@carlbernard4197]

Wiring can be a pain in the rump. Great catch though!😂😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉

[@DaveSender66]

Escalade 04 is an awesome vehicle well worth keeping!!! Good job finding and repairing a wiring harness issue. Attention GM owners always inspect wiring harnesses with a fine-tooth comb anytime you're experiencing problems. Fantastic video content looking forward to more in the New Year!!!!

[@56effie]

Where's your jackstand? I never trust a jack on its own.

[@TheQuestionableGarage]

Just behind the camera, I never go under a car without one

[@ericbarner4801]

Either way I'd say that's his risk to take he will let us know if he wants our opinion

[@greengoog22]

@@TheQuestionableGarageI will say the no eye glass choice is brave🤣.

[@onemansvideos2134]

That's why it's called questionable garage 😂

[@chrisgray305]

@@TheQuestionableGarage i wonder how many more comments about jack stands you are going to get 😂 you better show them on camera next time or you could end up feeling like (or maybe even looking like (sorry jared)) a parrot

[@dewdew34]

Love the Pyrenees , awesome dogs. I put down foam and moving blankets to fill the floor so they can lay flat and snooze... mine comes to work with me and sleeps in the car weather allowing, loves it. Merry Christmas Jared and all 🎄

[@daviddelgado5954]

Duuuuuuuuude!!!! I have enjoyed sooo much the repair as much as the cleaning!! Great video!

[@gerry-p9x]

Ignition switch??????

[@Dave-in-France]

Hello Jared and thank you very much for this video. I very much enjoyed your diagnosis track - which is so rare nowadays - and was delighted that you identified and repaired the problem, on camera.

[@rockjay81]

That Escalade is perfect for a 6’7 man. You can make it go fast too 😊

[@UniversalPwner21]

A low mileage 2004 Caddy fully loaded for $610?!?! My jaw dropped to the floor when you told what you had in it. OMG! I love being a gearhead and dam i'm jelly of your find. I hope you get another 100K out of it! I wish you and the family a great holiday and stay warm!

[@DawayneBuffin-ho5mn]

There’s another KZbin guy who bought a 2009 Cadillac Escalade for $2k

[@andrewschilling188]

Excited to see what you do with Ferrariyota!

[@Danieldillon]

It is gonna be epic!

[@complexity5545]

Good show and you're a good mechanic. Most mechanics now are passing on any vehicle made before 2006. The OBD1 and early OBD2 scare off new shops. They'd rather work on a car owned by the naive. The secret is: 1. to talk to the computer 2. get a good backprobe||piercing (and liquid electric tape) 3. oscilloscope 4. multimeter 5. Get torx and power torx set 6. SAE and metric set 7. A ramp, jack-stands, and/or jack 8. (optional) diagrams I already had all that stuff as an engineer. But of course you need more, but it seems shops should already have and know this stuff. It's like most shops are getting dumber. I bought a $300 Caprice because they couldn't get the car to start. All it needed was an icm. I was confused; why didn't the shop know that. They told the guy, they would change the fuel pump for $1200. I asked no questions. Newer shops just don't make sense to me. I concluded that they want to pass by smart customers and get naive customers. Once you know engines, they don't really change between generations. Just learn to check the connector wires by voltage, ohms and maybe look at the waveform. It makes it good for engineers that like to buy cars on the cheap. I'm fixing cars left and right with those tools. Most of the time its a wire or sensor or some failed tiny component. Its a weird time to be alive. I'm not a mechanic, but I have a fleet of cars because I'll buy a forgotten car for $500 bucks because they thought it wasn't fixable. The new type of owners and shops don't know what the heck they're doing. Its like people are not as logical or don't know about technology. Weird times.

[@ThrawnFett123]

Two things have me blaming the mobile mechanic: "the mobile mechanic went to change the steering angle sensor and somehow almost took off the oil filter" and the location of the break at the steering box with the wiring pulled out of place. I think the mobile mechanic who clearly had no idea what he was doing went "steering angle sensor. Steering box. Let me pull the nearest harness down to find the connector!". When he couldn't find a connector, he probably went flailing around (hence the oil filter debacle) and never put the wire back. While later you get the rub through

[@GrayRaceCat]

I'd almost bet that the former owner is the "mobile Mechanic", and that the other "mechanics" who couldn't find the problem were his friends.

[@ThrawnFett123]

@GrayRaceCat I wouldn't, because you don't dump it for 550ish (610 with parts all in) when you're the one that messed it up. Engine scrap is worth more, and the lowball trade offer to just scrap it at the dealer Jared beat means probably small town. Same thing for the "they cared about it" comments where clearly parts like the rebuilt transmission went in. If someone can rebuild a transmission they can trace a wire with a diagram (its what Jared DID) and buy a new harness if they can't. These ARE top Google results within the 2017-18 time frame. This sounds to me like shitty mechanics for a guy that didn't realize he COULD Google/KZbin it better than they would look it up. Maybe this video helps him realize it

[@HammysHangout]

I bought a Chevy Trailblazer, had about 20 Engine codes, Person took it to 3 or 4 mechanics, couldn't figure it out, turns out, someone had shorted the gnd return signal to the 12v post on the back of the alternator.. after removing the short, and temporarily grounding the wire, the car started and had no codes.. i ended up taking the ECU apart and fixing small trace inside the ecu, and drive 100K miles before the transmission died.

[@xozindustries7451]

You need a floor winch in your shop to pull in broken cars because that’s all you seem to own 😮

[@GrayRaceCat]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@BassShoter]

Check the wire in the seat between top seat and bottom seat mine rubbed or stretched it is an airbag wire the air bag would come on and of randomly till it stayed solid the wire goes under the seat to the top rear back of the seat mine was deep in the back part of it cheers love these SUVs got a 04 myself with 220k

[@doodlesdaddy1122]

Jared! Great job. I confess I don't usually make it through your videos but this was well done. Nice!

[@TheQuestionableGarage]

Let me know what worked better for you, always trying to improve

[@jdocgaming474]

I can't think of a single time where I DIDN"T watch the video completely through to the end. I love this man's work ethic and the way he teaches others how to fix things correctly. I can't ever get enough. I hope he never stops doing this (so long as he enjoys it)!

[@gdlindenberg]

​@@TheQuestionableGaragethe same happens to me. I really like your videos but I'm not much into the racing stuff. This video was about the "average guy" fix, that everyone can identify with, and I really liked. I'd also like to see the truck bought back to life and a good detail, it seems worthy. Keep up the good work!

[@kcMan7938]

The vehicle looks fairly clean underneath, but I would be wearing safety glasses. The vehicles here in Wisconsin are rusty from the winter road salt . That is a very nice suv , a real diamond in the rough ! Perhaps more videos forthcoming on repairing entertainment system and interior parts?

[@SpeedyGeneralMotorsINC]

Love this generation Escalade such a good looking car and really reliable

[@007JHS]

Crankshaft sensor was my first thought... I'm not an mechanic... but do spend a lot of time talking to my excellent mechanic (Norfolk UK)... Have had similar sensor problems on other vehicles... Interesting clip.

[@davidparrish1133]

I like this format. It's like the way I fix my cars, but without turning the air blue...

[@joshs4128]

You should probably add a Jack stand and throw on some glasses working under there! Odds are you won’t need the Jack stand but it could save your life. Been under a lot of vehicles and definitely always wear glasses!

[@rtenharmsen8424]

I would like to see more videos from you on KZbin so make sure you have extra support under the car and don't rely on your hydraulic jack!! they can break spontaneously! or a person comes with his finger on the relese trade. Your knowledge helps the do-it-yourselfers enormously!! Fantastic job this time too!!

[@toddhornquist492]

You must be another idiot if you think watching this type video is helpful towards learning

[@billyduffany3387]

When I was a kid my uncle got a smoking deal a 1969 roadrunner. The guy he got it from was told the engine was junk. My uncle fixed whatever was wrong for cheap and had a great car.

[@datawasteland2287]

Had a same issue with a 85 diesel suburban but the wiring damage via the steering actually gave me a custom option. If I left the parking lights on the motor would continue to run with the key off and removed.

[@nukedathlonman]

Just take care of that oil leak, the other minor things, and the cooling system upgrade - it's more or less set. 🙂 And yes let's see this one finished up, as well as the little surprise I spied. 🙂

[@handjgrimm]

Thanks!

[@TheQuestionableGarage]

Welcome!

[@Copperpot8898]

Would love to see more upgrades and fixes on this. Keep up the great content

[@dannysublett1014]

I feel your pain Jared. You are better at wiring than I am though . I have had to do wiring on my wrecked 2011 Mustang and on my 2005 Mustang to the crank position sensor. It's something I don't like to tell people I'm good at lol😂. Have a Happy New Year!

[@bryanknitter8858]

The so called experts said to take it to the dealer simply because they didn't want to mess with it.

[@ryurc3033]

Or they were hoping to buy it for themselves

[@anthonykeller5120]

Saw a cool way to push a car recently. Wrap the drivers side seat belt around your chest through the window. You can push against the belt and have a hand on the steering wheel at the same time. Much better than pushing against the door frame with the door open. Nice video.

[@eddiemclean7011]

Had this issue with an 84 vette. Intermittent shut off with no rhyme or reason.. Ground fault interruption code. After 2 days I noticed the glove box...not factory... whoever put it in cut the primary ground to the ECM.

[@on-site4094]

I love the way. A real man retires a tool forever 😂

[@Roam865]

Seems simple but when you said vehicle stays running when turned off that helped alot. Haha And yes keep going through the Escalade, mine is not an esv but they're very similar. I'd like to learn as much as possible. Thanks Jared

[@802Garage]

Well when all of your projects are on pause, you need another project... Right? RIGHT?! That's what I thought. I don't have a problem. I have lots of potential solutions.

[@Kiham80]

The author of Hyperbole and a Half called her first book "Solutions and other problems"...

[@AM-dn4lk]

This is my first exposure to your channel. You have a great personality, and you are really good and teaching.

[@TheQuestionableGarage]

Thank you!

[@onemansvideos2134]

I'd be down for the fixes and upgrades videos

[@Ghost_Ninja60]

I am happy you decided to keep the car, wish there was more mechanics like you, honest and good at what you do, enjoyed the video.🏁

[@CLCIII]

Really sad how many "wanna be" mechanics are out there. I woulda bet that Jared could get it sorted. I've watched enough of what he does to KNOW that he is a "real deal" mechanic. As Always, May God Bless you and yours! 😇

[@michellefox2384]

I am a high school dropout that knows just enough to get by and i would of been able to figure out it was a wiring issue then i would have to call a friend the knows wiring cause i am lost when it comes to fixing wiring but with their help it would of got fixed

[@007JHS]

....Yep continuity problem on the wiring... had similar problems on other vehicles myself... easy enough fix to repair, replace or bypass with a new section of wire.

[@hawkeye454]

Jared you're such an awesome guy. When are you and Vice Grip gonna work on that Ford van again?!

[@TheQuestionableGarage]

He and I were just talking about it the other day! Trying to finalize the build. I might make a poll soon.

[@hawkeye454]

@@TheQuestionableGarage AWESOME!!!!! I love that cool old van, would love to have one like it,

[@terryblitchington645]

Steering angle sensor will set the airbag light and traction and abs.so can be as simple as just change sensor..but can be passenger presence sensor or seatbelt

[@themadpants781]

Jack Stands please! Tsk Tsk.

[@TheQuestionableGarage]

It was behind the camera, I agree always use a jack stand or standsb

[@keithmcdonnell4485]

Yeah, the two haves of the ground wire would never touch, but the ground wire would ground against the steering knuckle and let the car start, then it would vibrate and loose connection. Amazing that a professional shop didn't bother to actually diagnose this. They probably did the same thing you did in the first half... replaced the sensor. When that didn't fix it they didn't bother to troubleshoot any further.

[@walkingwithdogs8547]

Always best to do a contanuity test with light bulbs or a mega, as with a DMM you could just have one strand of wire and it will show OK.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Yep! Needs to carry current! One little strand can carry voltage!!

[@hillbillyhicks8102]

I have been a tech since 1986. I have work at this shop for 15 years and we have never replaced a crank shaft sensor on a LS.. Not that they don't have their issues. Battery cable at Block.

[@joooools01]

Just loved that. A very satisfying fix. Thumbs up from the UK.

[@JLCra87]

I had this issue. Replaced the battery cables, the fuel pump, fuel filters... whole list of stuff. Never found the issue and never felt safe driving it knowing at any point i'd possibly have to be stalled out waiting for a tow. Sold it cheap eventually. I did take it to many shops as well, every time it testing out fine, as it would just die at random.

[@ScottHolderCrossPoint]

What a bargain at that price. Great video. I'm glad I found you after having seen you on other people's videos. I want to see everything you are doing on this truck.

[@TheQuestionableGarage]

Thanks for the sub!

[@robo1000]

This was totally a case of people just not wanting to mess with the wiring. That was so obvious. Good job!

[@colinduquette]

love to see a detailed video on the fan upgrade im looking to do the same mod!

[@sharynbicknell1107]

Great search and find! Us old timers take our time to search out shorted wires.

[@roytetwart]

Great Technician, great production, and great video. Thank you! I've subscribed.

[@zacharypendell2799]

Soon as you said rebuilt transmission less than 3k miles... Ding ding ding, transmission shop pulled harness out if the way and didn't put it back and secure in oem location and the harness got rubbage, they don't like that for some reason 😂

[@Danman1972]

I'd bet the front impact sensors on the core support are cracked. Truck is an 08 and had it set off a light. Crazy easy to replace and not to expensive, but you need the right tool that will read the code or you have to throw the parts cannon at it.

[@johngoodwyn8246]

Yes show more of the repair's for this rig Jared

[@paulstandaert5709]

A little tip for moving beached whales... I use a breaker bar on the lug nuts to spin the wheel/propel the car. There are obvious limits to what you can do before it snaps a stud, but it is how I get them up my driveway.