GMC Envoy: No Throttle

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  • čas přidán 3. 08. 2021
  • In this video I have a look at a 2008 GMC Envoy that was dropped off from another shop with a customer complaint of poor running, no acceleration, service engine soon light on, reduced power light and many more. Evidently this happened after car sat for about a month. -Enjoy!
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  • @tuccimane
    @tuccimane Před 3 lety +162

    What kind of world are we in a guy can't play the ice cream guy?!

    • @chrisgabbert658
      @chrisgabbert658 Před 3 lety +2

      😂

    • @DarkFlamage
      @DarkFlamage Před 3 lety +5

      I don't want to play the "ice cream guy", I'd much rather play "Ice Cream Man" by Van Halen. David Lee Roth does a great job singing that song!!!!

    • @CitizenPerkins
      @CitizenPerkins Před 3 lety +3

      +tucci3tears -- Mr. O: "So, you're saying you don't have enough money to pay for your ice cream sandwich, eh?" 🤣

  • @WhiskeyRiverRifleman
    @WhiskeyRiverRifleman Před 3 lety +451

    I am a GM master technician with the world-class rating. There is absolutely nothing wrong with what Eric did with that butt connector. Solid repair, great video.

    • @lukem7203
      @lukem7203 Před 3 lety +31

      Better than solder in high vibration applications. Solder makes the wire weak where the solder wick ends.

    • @ozzykrahn806
      @ozzykrahn806 Před 3 lety +17

      no one is a master at anything, before we know it, they change the game

    • @dassme1
      @dassme1 Před 3 lety +5

      Great job Eric 👏👌

    • @burtbacarach5034
      @burtbacarach5034 Před 3 lety +7

      You make me throw up in my mouth a little!JK

    • @xenolard
      @xenolard Před 3 lety +5

      I'm not a hmm matter tech with a world class rating but I agree there's nothing wrong with them little buggers. I use them all the time to good affect

  • @dieseldoll2764
    @dieseldoll2764 Před 3 lety +18

    Jay in the back “There’s your problem lady”. At the same time as the viewers 😭😭

  • @MrOakley92
    @MrOakley92 Před 3 lety +24

    I'm an owner operator trucker and I always like to 'study' your videos mostly for electrical diagnostics to help my thought process straighten out. But your videos are the best when at about 22min and I'm staring at the screen like a school kid and you give a funny brain break with Mrs. O that makes me laugh out loud haha you and your videos are such a great tool. Thanks Eric O and keep it up! 🇺🇸

  • @freetolook3727
    @freetolook3727 Před 3 lety +129

    Seems like if it weren't for SMA, then a lot of auto repair shops would go out of business.

    • @Cheepchipsable
      @Cheepchipsable Před 3 lety +6

      Sometimes it's best to farm out the stuff you don't do well to those who can do it more effectively.
      Can save the customer money in the long run.

    • @steveloux4709
      @steveloux4709 Před 3 lety +2

      Or at least, they would not obtain the Google 5-star review they obtain with Eric's help!

    • @MrWolfSnack
      @MrWolfSnack Před 3 lety +3

      @@Cheepchipsable Some shops are too busy or do not have enough garage bays to mothball teardowns while waiting for parts. My Durango had to be outsourced to a shop 20 miles away to do a total brake line replacement for the entire chassis because the shop did not have the tools or the space to do it.

    • @michaelearl6991
      @michaelearl6991 Před měsícem

      I know you patched a little hole were you poked the yellow wire but you didn't show us now I worry

  • @alfredocarpaneto5976
    @alfredocarpaneto5976 Před 3 lety +71

    Every young mechanic should be required to watch one SMA video each day for his first three years of his career.

  • @nomad4x
    @nomad4x Před 2 lety +8

    The fact other shops bring things to you to fix says volumes about your abilities! Love these videos!

  • @johnjohannemann1220
    @johnjohannemann1220 Před 3 lety +82

    As a 63 year old Ford master technician, I love your videos. I love how they are not sugarcoated and they are real time scenarios. I appreciate the humor and banter that comes along with every video. I don’t have to tell you that you are good at what you do. You’re reputation speaks for itself! I will say good job as always. Thank you for what you do. I look forward to many more videos to come.👍🏻

  • @samueljames9342
    @samueljames9342 Před 3 lety +212

    The "naysayers " will always be there, your track record speaks for itself. Great job.

  • @adamjones2025
    @adamjones2025 Před 3 lety +47

    More adult humor in eric's videos than a comedy channel. Also i love how other shops bring it to eric to fix that tells you he's the man.

  • @salembiad2
    @salembiad2 Před 2 lety +2

    Ignore the haters and the trolls. They’re jealous of your success. Also… “naughty little PCM turning itself on”… that’s what makes this channel gold.

  • @Dcs-Brasil
    @Dcs-Brasil Před 3 lety +16

    I'm also a mechanic, and with absolute certainty I always see great work here on this channel!

  • @freetolook3727
    @freetolook3727 Před 3 lety +49

    "You like role playing... when I'm the carpenter man."
    My sides still hurt from laughing...

    • @PayNoTaxes0GetNoVote
      @PayNoTaxes0GetNoVote Před 3 lety +4

      I prefer "lawn boy". "Ma'am, would you like your bush trimmed too?"

    • @pookatim
      @pookatim Před 3 lety +1

      Yeah! A mechanic playing the role of a carpenter? There has to be more to that story!

    • @freetolook3727
      @freetolook3727 Před 3 lety +1

      @Lord Edward You know there is but you probably don't want to know.

    • @JHruby
      @JHruby Před 3 lety

      Yeah, I thought this video was about to lose its family-friendly rating at that point.

    • @freuardo84
      @freuardo84 Před 3 lety

      Im still dying from laughter.

  • @jris
    @jris Před 3 lety +102

    Maybe it’s the years of watching SMA vids and it’s all starting to click, but this seemed like one of Eric’s best explained diagnosis videos.

    • @Anonymous-it5jw
      @Anonymous-it5jw Před 3 lety +6

      Wish I had the patience and sense to do it his way - saves hours of playing under the hood with no positive results.

  • @chrisrichard298
    @chrisrichard298 Před 3 lety +24

    Eric, you are one of the best, thoughtful, insightful, and thorough mechanics I've ever seen. Your ability to track down faults is legendary. Don't listen to these nitwits. Keep up the awesome work you do, and keep making the awesome videos. I only wish I lived closer so I could take my vehicles to you.

  • @davidmcchargue8427
    @davidmcchargue8427 Před 2 lety +9

    No nausea here brother!!! Hey, those that can't do thing's, always have some criticism to spout!!! Keep up the great work....We love you out here!!!

  • @thezombino6119
    @thezombino6119 Před 3 lety +145

    I'm attempting to bring the skills you have shown, with me to a local shop I've just graciously been accepted into. We appreciate all the knowledge and skill you show. You are freaking awesome Eric O!

    • @tmcgaffigan
      @tmcgaffigan Před 3 lety +4

      It’s a GM preferred method of wiring repair

    • @jack002tuber
      @jack002tuber Před 3 lety +1

      @Joe Huff Common sense is not common

    • @ve3lks997
      @ve3lks997 Před 2 lety +1

      Just keep in mind that you will NEVER come close to being a South Main Auto shop unless you have the lovely Mrs. O sitting at reception! 😂

  • @born2golf1
    @born2golf1 Před 3 lety +87

    The diagnostic process you go through is a great teachable moment

    • @jessj3010
      @jessj3010 Před 3 lety +2

      I absolutely agree. Even without a high-end scanner, I have applied SMA diagnostic techniques with cars I have repaired in my driveway and my job. I'm extremely grateful for yhe SMA channel

    • @jack002tuber
      @jack002tuber Před 3 lety

      With acorn bits under the aircleaner I expected some rat to jump out at him

  • @andrewvillanueva4222
    @andrewvillanueva4222 Před 3 lety +2

    Eric O. You are the master mechanic. These other people are not master mechanics. They probably do no work on cars for a living. Amazing any person would make a negative comment on the way you fix cars.

  • @dailydriver8280
    @dailydriver8280 Před 2 lety +6

    You know you're good when you have a constant flow of work from other shops that can't figure out what's wrong and have to bring it to the Big Kahuna to get it fixed. Watching you track down the problem and fix it correctly instead of replacing parts is a joy to watch. Getting to see Mrs. O isn't a bad thing either 😉. Great job as always.

    • @polygaryd
      @polygaryd Před rokem

      The funny thing is, with schematics and his scan tool that can see inputs and live data, its not hard to track down eletrical issues. The other shops should be able to do this. They are a legitimate mechanic shop afterall
      I say its easy but I also have a computer science degree and had to learn electronics repair so i use those skills when diagnosing vehicles also. So maybe its hard for others even though they should be trained to repair vehicles properly if they are a legit shop.

  • @richardthomas1743
    @richardthomas1743 Před 3 lety +50

    Eric deserves way more than 5 stars .

    • @jdrs4214
      @jdrs4214 Před 3 lety +2

      ...and a sponsorship from Napa Auto Parts too.

  • @kenpecora7526
    @kenpecora7526 Před 3 lety +76

    The sign out front should read "The Broken Wire Garage".

  • @electrickal1
    @electrickal1 Před 3 lety +4

    As an electrical technician in a hospital here in Ireland, I love watching these sorts of diags and repairs. I spend my days looking for faults on electrical equipment (including vehicles at times) so am always interested.
    I visit a well known river in NY state not too far north of you guys in the fall, unfortunately couldn't get last year or this year, but hopefully get the pilgrimage back on the road next year. Might even call with SMA on the way up from Newark, will make a change from OCC. Be safe yall.

  • @MrTeko75
    @MrTeko75 Před 3 lety +7

    Yay! for SMA. You'll have to give us a looksie at the changes your made to the shop sometime. 👍

  • @jamesbergfeld5923
    @jamesbergfeld5923 Před 3 lety +56

    Mrs O picked some nice colors for the outside building. She has some great taste.

    • @amunderdog
      @amunderdog Před 3 lety +4

      I missed the tour of the remodel? I saw a video awhile back, where he was saying it was happening. So it is done?

    • @MoMonde
      @MoMonde Před 3 lety +1

      Except in her relationships! Lol

  • @matt2118
    @matt2118 Před 3 lety +34

    This is one of the best auto repair channels on the web!

    • @QBRX
      @QBRX Před 3 lety +6

      I disagree. It's the best.

  • @aku2dimensional
    @aku2dimensional Před 3 lety +2

    I agree that the window looks like an ice cream shoppe ordering window and I had thought that to myself right before you mentioned it, reminds me of old style Rita's counter.
    Also I don't understand why armchair mechanic folk want to nitpick your methods on repairs, you have about 25 years experience and I'd certainly trust your shop based off that and all of your videos. If you were a bad mechanic you wouldn't have people coming from miles away to have work done on their cars and a full parking lot of stationary vehicles, or those long term customers you've mentioned a few times.

  • @unclemarksdiyauto
    @unclemarksdiyauto Před 3 lety

    FYI: I have never thrown up watching this channel! (How many channels get a comment like that?) I like your ice cream window idea! Kids can help too! Too bad Mrs O already is working full time! The only thing missing was the use of brake clean! I think that always puts a smile on everyones face.

  • @jefferp
    @jefferp Před 3 lety +63

    If all types of different crimp connectors are good enough for aircraft, they’re good enough for earth bound vehicles. It’s all about proper use.

    • @FoxHole345
      @FoxHole345 Před 3 lety +3

      You beat me to this. My uncle worked on aircraft for many years and those things are put together with crimp connectors and zip ties. More than adequate.

    • @metalsurgeon9196
      @metalsurgeon9196 Před 3 lety +1

      Jeff, my first shop foreman was a retired air force guy, he told all kindo horror stories that makes me not wanna fly! He did say that it's all about the proper use in the proper place, that one stuck right up to today!

    • @ronwilgenbusch1961
      @ronwilgenbusch1961 Před 3 lety

      I got hung up once at an airport for 1hr sitting on a plane at the gate because of a seat back tray that wouldn’t stay up. People were giving the crew and the mech who showed up all kinds of grief.

    • @jefferp
      @jefferp Před 3 lety

      My favorite “mechanic vs passenger” story is when an old friend of mine was working in the cabin with a plane full of people. A passenger was giving him grief about him talking too long to fix the problem. He finally had all he could take and told the passenger, “Unless you want to end up in the bay in a pile of whale shit, shut up and let me do my job!” (He was working on electrical cables the size of your thumb behind the flight attendant seat.)

    • @volvo09
      @volvo09 Před 3 lety +1

      Yeah, if you don't trust a crimp connector, you've only used the cheapo dollar store ones. They come in vast qualities.

  • @nelsonic74
    @nelsonic74 Před 3 lety +24

    I love these wire chaseing videos
    I'm an aircraft mechanic and that's what makes the best mechanics is when you can troubleshoot to the component and find a broken wire without loading the parts Cannon

    • @billiebobbienorton2556
      @billiebobbienorton2556 Před 3 lety

      true dat!

    • @Troy_Built
      @Troy_Built Před 3 lety

      These are my favorites. The problems that come from other shops are usually the most interesting. That also why I watch Bernie. When they say it's been to three shops it's going to be a good video.

    • @PayNoTaxes0GetNoVote
      @PayNoTaxes0GetNoVote Před 3 lety

      @@Troy_Built - Bernie?

    • @Troy_Built
      @Troy_Built Před 3 lety +1

      @@PayNoTaxes0GetNoVote Automotive Test Solutions.

    • @coache1nine
      @coache1nine Před 3 lety

      I'm King of the World when I find a broken wire.

  • @v4vauxhall498
    @v4vauxhall498 Před 3 lety +8

    This wire damage is really common in the uk gm range , as regards your repair duraseal butt connectors are dealer recommended, so concrats on showing the people how to carry out a proper wire repair.

  • @nola_r5077
    @nola_r5077 Před 3 lety

    You truly are a master of the trade, this is by far the best auto mechanic channel on YT. I've been trying to learn more on electrical repair and diagnosis and you explain it perfectly, thank you for sharing your expertise and knowledge!

  • @bulldogsv2
    @bulldogsv2 Před 3 lety +17

    When you honked the horn I was waiting for Josh to shout out "Hey, it's that guy."

  • @jameslarsen3184
    @jameslarsen3184 Před 3 lety +24

    My favorite kinds of videos from you. Logic,deduction, theory, repair method and some humor and interaction thrown in! Perfect!

  • @samuelwyatt191
    @samuelwyatt191 Před 2 lety +1

    I am amazed at how you work your way through the process and tell us everything, keep it up.

  • @brucewebb6183
    @brucewebb6183 Před 2 lety

    I watch you a lot and you and one other person are the only ones that do a total inspection of the systems that is a sign of a true mechanic

  • @jordanvargovich
    @jordanvargovich Před 3 lety +48

    I've never had any issues using those wire connectors. But to each their own.
    Another great video.

    • @paulkleinschmit9871
      @paulkleinschmit9871 Před 3 lety +18

      I've used them with zero issues as well. I think crimp terminals earned their bad reputation due to all those crappy, pos, sheetmetal stamped electrical pliers. A good crimper makes all the difference in the world.

    • @adobedoug2564
      @adobedoug2564 Před 3 lety +8

      That’s what they use in aerospace.

    • @edwardmyers1746
      @edwardmyers1746 Před 3 lety +2

      They look pretty legit to me

    • @coaldigger1998
      @coaldigger1998 Před 3 lety +1

      We use these on 3 million dollar mining machines, no issues

    • @matthewnowell4657
      @matthewnowell4657 Před 3 lety +1

      I use those crimps on milk tankers that get washed every load and have no issues with them, every other repair type has issues . The cheap ones with no glue are junk though.

  • @johnmehaffey9953
    @johnmehaffey9953 Před 3 lety +38

    So an armchair mechanic is telling the oracle how to join wires properly, good grief

  • @paulwright3261
    @paulwright3261 Před 3 lety +2

    Eric You're a genius! Nothing but respect for your problem solving skills and professionalism!

  • @thelostshadowofhanzo
    @thelostshadowofhanzo Před 3 lety +6

    A fantastic diagnostic and repair,.as always Eric. I enjoy your videos and you sharing your knowledge with the public. Glad to watch and support one of the proper mechanics on CZcams. Keep up fighting the good fight buddy.👍

  • @wak359
    @wak359 Před 3 lety +50

    My thought on the "crimp/seal" connectors: a repair pigtail from Cummins for one of their engines utilizes crimp/seal connectors. If crimp/seal is chosen by Cummins it is fine for use by anyone.

    • @fulf
      @fulf Před 3 lety +4

      Worked in a VW dealer several years ago and several times you got a repair kit there was this style of crimps. VW didient agree of using those with solder.
      A friend of mine worked with Toyota forklifts and they was onley allowed to use unisolated crimps wih heat shrink after so you could see if it was a god crimp.

    • @dustinbornhoft2313
      @dustinbornhoft2313 Před 3 lety +3

      Ford tech here. All our warranty wire repairs use mechanical crimps with heat shrink and glue. Same stuff. I would assume most Oems are the same. You the man Eric keep doing what you do!!

    • @hightttech
      @hightttech Před 3 lety +2

      @@fulf: I can see that. I absolutely HATE crimping through a condom, so i make a perfect splice with non-insulated crimp, then slide the gourmet, 3M marine condem over it and cook with HOT AIR (not a lighter or torch). The repair is like ART, and is less bulky per wire, if you have a bunch to fix).

  • @Mike-zu5xj
    @Mike-zu5xj Před 3 lety +19

    I've used those connectors for years. They have a proven track record with me. I wonder how the people that complain about the connectors think the ones from factory are attached.
    As long as you have the proper crimp tool your good to go.

  • @ericroy5677
    @ericroy5677 Před 3 lety +16

    As an A&P mechanic they are what is frequently specified for aviation wiring repairs, and they are great!

  • @AndrewPenner
    @AndrewPenner Před 3 lety +1

    It can be very easy to get off into the weeds when chasing electrical, but you seem to be able to track stuff down fairly consistently (and of course the real head scratchers that take a ton of time probably don't make it to the channel). Anyway, I just wanted to say I appreciate the positive and ethical approach to your job, and I enjoy how you take us along as you diagnose, investigate, and resolve all the stuff that rolls through your shop. No matter what kind of day I've had, a vid from SMA usually helps boost my mood.
    Hats off to you and your crew

  • @cullenmiller8170
    @cullenmiller8170 Před 3 lety +84

    I imagine the rust will kill that car first before the crimp seal connector fails again.

    • @jack002tuber
      @jack002tuber Před 3 lety +2

      202K on it, if his fix lasts three weeks, that's all the car has left in it. =-D

    • @wtfhaveidone6589
      @wtfhaveidone6589 Před 3 lety +2

      @@jack002tuber Oh, ye of little faith. My wife's 07 Trailblazer has 289,000 miles and is still reliably transporting her around. In NY. With plenty of weight reduction. That GMC looked in reasonably decent condition. It'll last a while yet.

    • @MrWolfSnack
      @MrWolfSnack Před 3 lety +3

      @@jack002tuber Learn how to maintain your cars and they will last the rest of your lifetime. Follow oil changes and maintenance schedules, be aware of things that do not feel right. Also sheetmetal and bondo as well as chassis protectant paint will take care of the rust issue. The airplanes you fly in are often 25-30 years old and still airworthy because problems are caught before they cause a problem, and maintenance schedules are followed. That's really all there is to it.

    • @fsu3784
      @fsu3784 Před 3 lety +1

      2008 Chevy trailblazer with 150000 miles on it with little to no rust and runs perfectly 💪🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

    • @fsu3784
      @fsu3784 Před 3 lety +1

      Fords are the rust kings in my opinion. They rust like crazy

  • @peterlevy7679
    @peterlevy7679 Před 3 lety +38

    Don't understand why people carry when you join a wire with a sleeve, all lugs, connecter pins are all done with crimps so no difference, love your work from Aust.

    • @totalyep
      @totalyep Před 3 lety +1

      I agree but the crimp on the connector pins is different and a lot better.

    • @peterlevy7679
      @peterlevy7679 Před 3 lety

      @@totalyep Yep agreed

  • @sambitar8448
    @sambitar8448 Před 2 lety

    Your diagnosis is fast and direct to the issue. The tuck came back to life. Impressive. thanks

  • @akdenyer
    @akdenyer Před 3 lety

    Watched you for years, your repair philosophy is spot on and awesome. I am not bad either but you definitely are a master.

  • @DIYDaveOK
    @DIYDaveOK Před 3 lety +22

    I always love your methodical, systematic method of diagnosing issues. Absolute masterclass every time. Thanks as always, Eric! Love the glimpses of the remodeled shop!

    • @jamesbarlowjr.3762
      @jamesbarlowjr.3762 Před 2 lety

      Eric is definitely a World Class Technician! That’s the way it should be. I live in Ohio and had the same exact issue. And was told mine was throttle body! Which was probably not the issue after seeing this and 1100.00 Dollars later… Yeah I was a little pissed! This was way before I seen this video. I wish I was close he would definitely be my Go To Mechanic! Nice Job Eric! Keep up the Awesome Work! 🤝
      James Barlow
      Chardon, Ohio

  • @glassvial
    @glassvial Před 3 lety +12

    TIL when Eric O's not working on rusty junk, he moonlights as a carpenter 😂

  • @williedelgado1082
    @williedelgado1082 Před 3 lety +1

    You left the part you repaired fully functional and pleasing to the eye. I say job well done 👏

  • @jimbos1567
    @jimbos1567 Před 3 lety +6

    I've done a lot of 12v wire repairs and splices, and I think your jobs and the way you do them are fine. Good solid connections that wont break again.

  • @GmanBuilds
    @GmanBuilds Před 3 lety +13

    I felt a very cold stare from Mrs O when you mentioned that she liked to role play xD. Great vid got a good laugh out of me

  • @matteoregan
    @matteoregan Před 3 lety +17

    Hope you're happy Eric - I laughed so loud at the Mrs. O/role play conversation that I woke my kids up. :) Thanks for the vid!

    • @grabovg
      @grabovg Před 3 lety +2

      I know man. That was too funny

  • @alf3593
    @alf3593 Před 3 lety +5

    Great Video Eric! Always learned something,too many times we are thinking its the hot wire or a fuse, "no power" we say, understanding the circuit, and completing it. The PCM grounding it at the end, that was my " ah hah" moment! thanks for taking the time to explain it terms that simple people can comprehend! your an awesome teacher!

  • @geoffhoulahan9099
    @geoffhoulahan9099 Před 2 lety

    Your the sort of guy I would love to work for. You manage to find the faults others miss. I could learn so much

  • @timwilson3150
    @timwilson3150 Před 3 lety +21

    One of my moms favorite sayings was “I brought you into this world and I can take you out!” Everything you said brought back hilarious memories.

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  Před 3 lety +27

      My dad would tell me he could run faster mad than I could scared... And yes it was true

    • @justina249
      @justina249 Před 3 lety +4

      My mom scared the hell out of me when I got in trouble. Boy I got some harsh whippings. Remember once as a little kid I got in trouble at school and the dreaded were calling your mom. Well I had to talk to her after the teacher did and I knew my rear was grass. Sure enough I get home im petrified and boo hooing saying mom im already crying don't whip me. The beat down commenced anyway. Looking back all these years later it taught me keep your head straight and life will be so much easier. Thanks mom rip

    • @Bellboy40
      @Bellboy40 Před 3 lety +5

      @@justina249 If there was more of that kind of discipline these days, there would be a lot less problems in this world. A lot of the trouble now is caused by people that have never had any discipline at home.

    • @justina249
      @justina249 Před 3 lety +2

      @@Bellboy40 well now if someone spanks their kid or something people scream child abuse. I mean seriously what do you do

    • @Bellboy40
      @Bellboy40 Před 3 lety +1

      @@justina249 Yes, you are right about people screaming child abuse. That is part of the problem. People can't spank their children for fear of getting locked up. I don't have to worry about it now. My boy is now 53 but when he was growing up, if he needed his ass whipped, that is what he got, same as I did. Too many Dr. Spocks now for folks to teach their kids how to behave.

  • @2harrynipples
    @2harrynipples Před 3 lety +19

    Absolutely love you walking us through the thought process involved. Thinking your videos should be part of a mechanic course curriculum , at the college level no less. And nevermind those who disagree with your methods or products you use 'cause I'm sure some of those have a car or two in the backyard, for like 7 years now, and they'll get it running, someday. You seem to accept anything that can be pushed or dragged in and in not much time it leaves under it's own power. More power to you sir, and thank you for the great videos.

  • @josecondemarin9586
    @josecondemarin9586 Před 3 lety +1

    Eric, crimping wires is the right way, in the mining business we use this type of connectors, because seals and crimps wires and stop the humidity, done it for long time. You doing the right thing. Great troubleshooting skills, there is much to learn from each other.. Haters are just jealous. Great video thanks

  • @terryargo
    @terryargo Před 3 lety

    Young man I learn a lot from you. I have a 2006 Tahoe that has given me another grey hair. I have been helping the kids with their 6.2 flex fuel escalade. The dash looks like a Christmas tree with all the lights. I’m down to thinking its a stuck lifter. Things have sure changed since my days working in the engine plant in the 70s. Anyway thank you. Screw the negative people they are JEALOUS of you.

  • @bogoto247
    @bogoto247 Před 3 lety +7

    Like how you test things and avoid chaseing wild hares, also avoids creating more faults. Very nice window for Mrs O!

  • @James-lk3fp
    @James-lk3fp Před 3 lety +13

    Any repair done by you looks like you put quality work into every job. Eric’s ice cream Shoppe love it.

  • @markallenashcraft976
    @markallenashcraft976 Před 3 lety +1

    I feel and think that you do a great job regardless of what anyone says or thinks. You are the one with the garage not them. Plus i like how in depth you go to try and diagnose the situation of the problem. I have been watching your channel for a while now and have learned a lot on top of what i already know from having to do things myself with no teachings or degrees but just by watching how i take it apart. So to hell what the haters say! Congratulations to Mrs. O on her new window and the air conditioning. Keep up the great work!

  • @williamsmith716
    @williamsmith716 Před rokem

    Eric has another great diagnosis and that's a perfectly good wiring repair. Keep up the good work

  • @TheJumpn
    @TheJumpn Před 3 lety +18

    I’m trying to apply your problem solving skills to my life. You should write a book called “There’s your problem, guy / lady!!”

    • @lordjaashin
      @lordjaashin Před 3 lety

      did you just assume two genders?!

  • @richsommers6638
    @richsommers6638 Před 3 lety +11

    Eric I'd trust your splicing procedure any day.

  • @richardrobinson746
    @richardrobinson746 Před 3 lety

    you do a great job ,no throwup in my mouth, troubleshoot and splice wires like you do keep up the good work.

  • @rogeliocortes4041
    @rogeliocortes4041 Před 3 lety

    I like the way you do your diagnosis. Very thorough.

  • @harrowtiger
    @harrowtiger Před 3 lety +16

    Eric O, you need to borrow Wes’s doggo and get him to tell you where the meeses and critters are nesting in the cars.

  • @panzerveps
    @panzerveps Před 3 lety +16

    I love those crimp seal connectors. Quick and easy, and it's what most car makers recommend (require) you use.

    • @dannywood6842
      @dannywood6842 Před 3 lety

      I was about to comment that it is the recommended VW repair. They explicitly state to never use solder connections.
      I have always used the crimp/heatshrink/seal type and have never had any issues.

    • @panzerveps
      @panzerveps Před 3 lety

      @@dannywood6842 yup. Never had an issue with them in my 13 years as a vw/audi/Skoda tech.
      But it can get bulky. Had to repair a transmission wiring on a flooded allroad once. Some 60 wires, if not more... Even if you stagger the connections, you'll struggle getting it to fit in its original place.

  • @cornwasher
    @cornwasher Před 3 lety

    Your diagnostic skills continue to amaze me. Another great repair....

  • @mh70ss
    @mh70ss Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent diagnostic work as always. Look forward to seeing the next one.

  • @joshbaker2437
    @joshbaker2437 Před 3 lety +31

    If someone throws up over a wire connection they must spend a lot of their time being sick

    • @lordjaashin
      @lordjaashin Před 3 lety

      if someone takes a figure of speech in literal sense then they must live without understanding social interaction skills.

    • @arnemalmkvist8553
      @arnemalmkvist8553 Před 3 lety

      @@lordjaashin
      The problem is week cabel ,check Mazda ,Volvo , VW , AUDI Minimum 1,5 mm2 . There is the big problem

  • @Bucketheadland1
    @Bucketheadland1 Před 3 lety +15

    I'm a new subscriber, just wanted to say you and your channel are great !!
    Thanks 👊💪🏁

  • @chrisnj3204
    @chrisnj3204 Před 3 lety

    MR. O you are the BEST. I wish your shop wasn't 4 hours from me, my car and everyone that I know their car would be at your shop getting fixed.

  • @c860d
    @c860d Před 3 lety

    I'm far from a mechanic but I know enough to get me by... much learned from your channel.. thank you for the knowledge and as always good sense of humor

  • @jebner3066
    @jebner3066 Před 3 lety +7

    I love this channel! We need to find a way to get Eric O. to a million subs! You do a great job working on these vehicles. I don't understand people sometimes. You're one of the real mechanics that is trustworthy and cares about your job and customers. If you don't like the way he works...quit watching! Lol

    • @s.j.5850
      @s.j.5850 Před 3 lety

      He will one get those one million subscribers & he will be the first to crash the site!

  • @bradgilpin9740
    @bradgilpin9740 Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks for the knowledge. Bought a 02 Maxima and found a couple broken wires causing a service engine light. Thanks to a couple tricks I have learned by watching you I was able to find it!

  • @patrickskaggs6034
    @patrickskaggs6034 Před 10 měsíci

    Hey erie I am a 68 year old ase certified mechanic who watchs your videos and I am so happy to see a mechanic like you that takes pride doing the jobs you are paid to do. You take pride in your job and i wish there was more mechanic like you anyway keep up doing what you are doing keep up with your good work and the videos

  • @r8ersazfan16
    @r8ersazfan16 Před 3 lety +1

    I love how you are the mechanic for the mechanic.

  • @danielgeng2306
    @danielgeng2306 Před 3 lety +5

    As an electrician 24 years I’ve never had a mechanical crimp come apart. Nice work Eric !

    • @yarpos
      @yarpos Před 3 lety

      wow you know the current status of every crimp you've done for 24 years?

    • @phonotd
      @phonotd Před 3 lety +1

      @@yarpos "current status", was that pun intended? 😆

  • @rwbishop
    @rwbishop Před 3 lety +18

    For the record, most (but not all) aircraft wire connections are crimped... even from the factory.

    • @jdtractorman7445
      @jdtractorman7445 Před 3 lety

      I saw someone comment about that on a video once concerning aircraft, I believe the reasoning is the vibration can cause the solder to crack. That's why they use the crimp method. If it's good enough for the airline industry, it's good enough for passenger cars for sure.

  • @Lammergeier350
    @Lammergeier350 Před 3 lety

    I've recently migrated from being a big-box retail auto parts window-licker to being an commercial auto parts window-licker... the number of oxygen sensors, throttle position sensors, even those god-awful Ford vacuum hub disconnect actuators that get returned by shops not doing proper diagnoses is making me lose faith in the automotive industry. Thank you for teaching me how to do it right.

  • @D989501L
    @D989501L Před 3 lety +1

    Wow you've really outdone yourself this time, two opening windows with fly screens, you are a smooth Charmer, lucky Mrs O 😀.
    Regards Richard 🇬🇧

  • @inothome
    @inothome Před 3 lety +69

    The people complaining about the heatshrink butt connectors also probably also think Kilmer knows what he's talking about and trust him.... LOL

    • @scottjohnson5449
      @scottjohnson5449 Před 3 lety +17

      kilmer is NOTHING BUT CLICK BATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @inothome
      @inothome Před 3 lety +5

      @@scottjohnson5449 I wish I could heart that comment!!!

    • @antonyfrost2541
      @antonyfrost2541 Před 3 lety +7

      Yep I can't even watch that bloke tried to , just something about his voice and his useless opinionated comments just tune my brain Out!

    • @SIGINT007
      @SIGINT007 Před 3 lety +5

      A-friggin-men

    • @guyc66
      @guyc66 Před 3 lety +4

      Nailed it!

  • @shermer11
    @shermer11 Před 3 lety +6

    Great Videos. Those connectors are A- OK. Good Mechanical connection and sealed. 30 Years in Electronics experience says so.

  • @jeremyanderson950
    @jeremyanderson950 Před 2 lety

    Great work, keeping in clean and to the point. No throwing up here.

  • @markmalikowski4971
    @markmalikowski4971 Před 2 lety

    I would trust your expertise in wiring repairs over anyone else. Excellent video as always!

  • @gregeconomeier1476
    @gregeconomeier1476 Před 3 lety +5

    I really appreciate the diagnosis videos. You do a good and very logical job of presenting the process. Even brake jobs.

  • @warlockwha
    @warlockwha Před 3 lety +5

    love watching a genuinely great mechanic at work and i'm learning tips for when i work on my car also so thank you

  • @garyglenn1445
    @garyglenn1445 Před 3 lety +1

    You do excellent work an I love your vids,I'm a mechanical engineer by trade an dont work on cars but I've learned alot watching you work an will continue to do so.Keep up the great work!!!!

  • @melupton849
    @melupton849 Před rokem

    I'm amazed that you know the electronics of cars like magic. I'm impressed and at times dazzled.👍

  • @tctnick4156
    @tctnick4156 Před 3 lety +24

    Perfectly acceptable repair. Whoever says othetwise should sell their toolbox and get a nice office job

    • @MikeBrown-ii3pt
      @MikeBrown-ii3pt Před 3 lety +1

      They probably all "work from home" and don't even own a tool box!

    • @GYPSY400
      @GYPSY400 Před 3 lety +1

      They probably use black tape... so you know where to look next time!

  • @mitchs323
    @mitchs323 Před 3 lety +4

    I used these when I was working, they are a good repair. I worked on salt trucks for 35 years, until we started using these and crimping them correctly was a godsend for us. I also used liquid electrical tape to repair where we used a test light.

  • @throttletherapy9998
    @throttletherapy9998 Před 3 lety

    I saw the same thing on a Pontiac sunbird years ago, were the wire harness behind the engine under the intake the wire loom sawed thru about a half dozen wire, the problem was enhanced by a broken motor mount. As far as the wiring repair you do with the shrink style but splices is actually recommended repair by gm, in fact if when you buy gm pigtails they always come with that style of but splice. Thank you for taking time to make these videos, God bless you and your family!

  • @ranger178
    @ranger178 Před 2 lety

    LOL the commentary on the crimp connectors and ice cream window is great it is worth watching the video even if i don't have the car you are repairing

  • @danmarklesr6260
    @danmarklesr6260 Před 3 lety +12

    Thanks Eric, been crimping wire conn. for over 45 years, it just hit me, I've been destroying the coating on the connectors! Just like a rookie!

    • @richardcranium5839
      @richardcranium5839 Před 3 lety +1

      i've got about ten crimpers or crimper/strippers in my toolbox just because trying to find ones that wont damage the plastic. they all work good new, bur once they get wear in them .......

    • @TreyCook21
      @TreyCook21 Před 3 lety +3

      You make us sick, Dan! Sick, I tell ya!

    • @danmarklesr6260
      @danmarklesr6260 Před 3 lety +1

      @@TreyCook21 Glad I could help!

    • @TreyCook21
      @TreyCook21 Před 3 lety +1

      @@danmarklesr6260 I have been doing the "Watch Wes Work" way with the non insulated butt connectors and then sliding glue lined heat shrink over it. Basically the same thing. I'm not a mechanic, though. Gah, I make myself sick!

  • @Hazeyone7977
    @Hazeyone7977 Před 3 lety +5

    I love those crimp and seal connectors. They save time and work as they should. Great video Eric!

  • @drexxore
    @drexxore Před 3 lety

    Being a HGV technician specialising in ADR vehicles and petrol tankers those are the only connectors I’d ever use had literally thousands of jobs over the years where other connectors have been used and rotted out. Keep up the awesome work Mr O!

  • @rinunculartoo3006
    @rinunculartoo3006 Před 3 lety

    I bet those other shops are pleased to have you handy Mr O
    Great job...as usual.