hollow points are actually another misrepresented item. They are safer to use in self defense because when they hit the target the will instantly spread, which will keep the bullet from penetrating through the target and into innocent bystanders. The old BS about them being cop killers is movie propaganda. False in every way.
@@JoesAutoElectric I agree, but NJ politicians don't seem too. I think you can have them in a locked and fastened case, to transport directly to and from the range, but they are illegal to have in the gun outside of your residence without a permit. It's been like 10 years since I had to drive through NJ. Of course they don't recognize the Ohio Concealed Carry License. I know I just carried FMJ's and had to unload and store it in my gun safe in my trunk on the way through. Federal law allows me to transport it on my way through under FOPA as long as I comply with state transportation laws. I just went with my 5 shot 38 revolver and FMJ's to be sure.
I completely agree Joe. I bought a scope, watched videos, practiced same tests hands on until I figured out how it works. Now I have 3 scopes and use them all. Good video brother.
Thank you for your precious time and knowledge you made for imparting, it's always a pain to set camera's for viewers and we appreciate all the effort you put in Joe. Good professional fix and Pico is the way to go.Thanks.
Schematics, troubleshooting strategy and excellent explanation of each one, it does not get any better than that, THANK YOU. I even enjoy your rants, LOL. Semper Fi, USMC.
If anyone is out there thinking about buying a pico scope you will not be sorry, it is very easy to use, so don't be intimidated. I have the 4425 four channel pico. It will eliminate a lot of guess work in your diagnosis!
Hands down great video Joe. Great use of the scope catching the “on the way out” blower. If customer declines at least they can’t say.... ever since you.... great video Joe. Thanks for sharing!
I started out in the auto world in high school. But after working at a dealer decided it wasn’t for me. So I took electronics in college. Been an electronics tech for 30 yrs. after several years of teching and some teaching I switched to IT. All decent jobs. But have been using scopes for decades! I looked at the Autel because is a much cheaper option than a pico. The software is meh. But the scope part itself worked okay. Think I might consider it over a hantek. I still use my old fluke 99B and my analog techtronix scope... Still work on cars and bikes. The electrical stuff became so easy after 3 years of electronics training in college. It really needs a lot of emphases in the automotive programs. There is no substitute for lots of electronic circuit training. Maybe not to the extent I had. Great vids as always! Cheers from Ontario Canada!
Excellent video Joe. This is a great example of understanding the circuit design and integrity so you knew that it was ground side circuit so you could do some fast simple testing to verify, rather than pushing parts at it to see if it fixes it. I use the power probe lighter adapter same way you do, fast easy known power and grounds. Nice job brother.
It seems like with the way technology is going with scopes and making vehicles drive themselves they could engineer a better style of resistor (control module) that won't be as likely to burn up your hard earned investment while you riding in it. I work for a radiator and HVAC shop plus we do more and 90%of the time the resistor harness and blower get replaced. And with a scope you can verify and have proof that the blower is bad and do it quickly.
Blowers and fuel pumps and relative compression test that's what I started using the scope on and changing the time and voltages is how I learn to use it and like Mr. Joe said snap on is different than I guess all others. What kind of scope do you have? If you don't mind me asking?
Nice job explaining the process. It would be easy to assume the resistor was bad based on experience but that's why your a professional, you test to verify. Having two issues is always a challenge but you make a good point. Having a scanner and scope is totally necessary for these days of working on cars.
@@JoesAutoElectric u welcome I'm a electrian by trade but working on cars or fixing cars is a hobby anytime I can learn something new is always a good thing normally work on my own stuff or help a a friend out occasionally
The scope is an amazing tool and has so many great uses that sometimes I forget about some of them. Nice video and great example of following the diagnosis through to the end to prevent repeat failure. I prefer the Pico but love the vantage pro for quick checks and parking lot diagnostics. lol the multimeter function and pressure transducer function for checking fuel pressure and such on a test drive is great as well
Great diag. I used an old lug about analog scope when I got my computer education many moons ago. I don't work in an auto shop to justify the cost of a pico. But the 4 channel Hantek I just bought id good enough for me to do what I need it to do on cars. That said you need to know how a scope works or it will confuse you.
Tested the right way and as far as scopes you are right. I love my verus edge since it sets up and portable but the zoom is a pain. Great video and explanation for people to learn.
Joe, Awesome information how to approach the problem always learn some thing new and thanks for taking the time to show all this bravo and bravo BROTHA. cheeeeeeeeers
thanks for what you do i have snapon vantage legend and just got the uscope master kit just learning hope you keep up the good work, wish there were more like you in south i am in alabama
Joe another good teaching video. I truly respect your honesty and the way you present your videos. I especially like the fact you start your trouble shooting with the wiring diagram. Right now Maic Salazar is running an on line class that I have joined on the workings and repair of engine computers. Great instructor great class. I take and watch from yourself and others just because I want to keep learning. Thanks for always sharing your knowledge. Joe you have any stickers for sale to add to my collection. Thanks and have a good one Artie ❤️
Awesome..had tgat exact same job in today on a vauxhall vivaro van here in the uk...melted plug and harness...havent scoped the motor yet but it sounded ok when powered up...thanks for sharing..awesome content
That's a very thorough diagnosis, many shops would've just stopped with the resistor/pigtail replacement and called it done. With cars becoming as technical as they are nowadays, is it still even possible to run an auto repair shop without having an advanced-level scope? I don't know how they could get by with just a $100 scan tool
Thank you. In truth you cannot get by with only one scan tool...especially not 100 dollar one. You need tens of thousands of dollars in scan tools. A scope , in my opinion, is a must have tool. We have three...I want one more...and want to sell one of the ones I have currently. So we'll see...Never have enough diag tolls or knowledge.
@@JoesAutoElectric the shop I work for has one scan tool I have two, a bluepoint and a small autel, but their modis edge has a scope. I'm fixing to get the Uscope and a launch scan tool because I found out that the modis doesn't program skeem or skim or program some things but the other tech in the shop has the new matco scan tool and it does. Then next year I'm getting a Pico. And thanks again for sharing your knowledge and time.
I'm fixing to get the Uscope master kit just to have a scope right there on my rolling cart to be more productive. Right now it's go in the tool room get the modis and get out my amp clamp hook it all up, dang now it's "what's taking so long." Time lost.
Why didn't the fuse blow if those wires were hot enough to actually burn the insulation of the copper? Why would the motor cause that connector and terminal to heat up like that?
The amperage draw is not high enough to cause the fuse to blow. What does happen is the resistor itself does get hot, normally. The plastic connectors over time get slightly loose and create excessive heat and this beings a cycle of damage that results in what you saw here.
DIYer here. I did a similar thing on an 05 Focus recently. Hooked up the test light right to the motor with t-pin and cycled through the speeds which changed the brightness of the light with each speed. Valid test for the resistor?
where is the best place to look for hook up info. just got a snapon vantage legend which has a 2 channel scope starting here hopefully later to go with TST ESCOPE or the pico
We have a picoscope ar work , nobody is even slightly proficient with it. Why ? , because the management want everyone on paid work all the time so there is no training time allowance for us to gain proficiency. So lots of the guys fire the parts cannon immediately . some do a basic set of checks and then fire the parts cannon because diag time is up. I am old enough to tell them they are fuc£Ing idiots and that diagnostic needs training and experience so tell the customer to go to Joe. It brings a dumb look to their faces and makes me smile.... great job Joe.
Have seen a lot of bad blower motor resistors and connectors in the last few years, don't make em like they used to and has become a trend across several brands....Mostly domestic it seems.
@@JoesAutoElectric Yeah that sucks. I know the mid 2000s Silverados eat resistors like candy cuz GM in their infinite wisdom ran too small of wires to them. Apparently they live in a fantasy land where there's no more relationship between amps and wire size anymore.
Using the scope to verify the blower as the underlying fault of it all is the bigger message here. The Autel scope is a great starter scope.
Corey, "someone" needs to do a video on that scope....hmmm....
I agree doesn't it the peak detect on all the time?
The Autel scope is a great viable scope for sure. I mean for $400 you cannot, I repeat cannot beat it. I love mine, I replaced the leads with pico.
“Why is that? I’m gonna show ya”
Really starting to love this channel. Keep up the great content. Love learning from guys like you ‼️
Thanks!!! Glad to have you aboard.
Nobody's gonna rob you. You have a Henry Rifle! Thanks Joe!
Yeah but no hollow points.
hollow points are actually another misrepresented item. They are safer to use in self defense because when they hit the target the will instantly spread, which will keep the bullet from penetrating through the target and into innocent bystanders. The old BS about them being cop killers is movie propaganda. False in every way.
@@JoesAutoElectric I agree, but NJ politicians don't seem too. I think you can have them in a locked and fastened case, to transport directly to and from the range, but they are illegal to have in the gun outside of your residence without a permit. It's been like 10 years since I had to drive through NJ. Of course they don't recognize the Ohio Concealed Carry License.
I know I just carried FMJ's and had to unload and store it in my gun safe in my trunk on the way through. Federal law allows me to transport it on my way through under FOPA as long as I comply with state transportation laws. I just went with my 5 shot 38 revolver and FMJ's to be sure.
@@JoesAutoElectric wasn't the eagle talon outlawed because of their piercing potential?
Good call checking the blower motor.
I completely agree Joe. I bought a scope, watched videos, practiced same tests hands on until I figured out how it works. Now I have 3 scopes and use them all.
Good video brother.
Thank you for your precious time and knowledge you made for imparting, it's always a pain to set camera's for viewers and we appreciate all the effort you put in Joe. Good professional fix and Pico is the way to go.Thanks.
Thank you.
Schematics, troubleshooting strategy and excellent explanation of each one, it does not get any better than that, THANK YOU. I even enjoy your rants, LOL. Semper Fi, USMC.
Thank you!!!
If anyone is out there thinking about buying a pico scope you will not be sorry, it is very easy to use, so don't be intimidated. I have the 4425 four channel pico. It will eliminate a lot of guess work in your diagnosis!
Thanks again , Love learning , I would have thought the Pig tail and resistor , than saw the waveform OPS my bad !
Hands down great video Joe. Great use of the scope catching the “on the way out” blower. If customer declines at least they can’t say.... ever since you....
great video Joe. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the video. You show us the fundamentals. Thats why I watch your channel.
Been saving my nickels for the Pico 4425.
Thanks for your time and video
You won't be disappointed. Great scope!
Most of the time when the resister goes the fan motor is done. Sure would like the pico scope but in time.
Agreed...and you will love Pico
The software for the pico scope is far better than the Autel software. If you use a scope a lot it’s the one to buy!
I started out in the auto world in high school. But after working at a dealer decided it wasn’t for me. So I took electronics in college. Been an electronics tech for 30 yrs. after several years of teching and some teaching I switched to IT. All decent jobs. But have been using scopes for decades!
I looked at the Autel because is a much cheaper option than a pico. The software is meh. But the scope part itself worked okay. Think I might consider it over a hantek.
I still use my old fluke 99B and my analog techtronix scope...
Still work on cars and bikes. The electrical stuff became so easy after 3 years of electronics training in college. It really needs a lot of emphases in the automotive programs. There is no substitute for lots of electronic circuit training. Maybe not to the extent I had.
Great vids as always! Cheers from Ontario Canada!
Thanks a lot man. Sounds like you enjoy what you do. That's always good.
Excellent video Joe. This is a great example of understanding the circuit design and integrity so you knew that it was ground side circuit so you could do some fast simple testing to verify, rather than pushing parts at it to see if it fixes it. I use the power probe lighter adapter same way you do, fast easy known power and grounds. Nice job brother.
Thanks bud.
Great walkthrough as usual Joe
Excellent Interpretation of resistors and amperage. 👍👍
money shot on that blower motor thanks Joe
It seems like with the way technology is going with scopes and making vehicles drive themselves they could engineer a better style of resistor (control module) that won't be as likely to burn up your hard earned investment while you riding in it. I work for a radiator and HVAC shop plus we do more and 90%of the time the resistor harness and blower get replaced. And with a scope you can verify and have proof that the blower is bad and do it quickly.
Good stuff, thanks Joe.
I am going to b using my scope on blower motors. Excellent video!!
fantastic!!!
Blowers and fuel pumps and relative compression test that's what I started using the scope on and changing the time and voltages is how I learn to use it and like Mr. Joe said snap on is different than I guess all others. What kind of scope do you have? If you don't mind me asking?
Nice job explaining the process. It would be easy to assume the resistor was bad based on experience but that's why your a professional, you test to verify. Having two issues is always a challenge but you make a good point. Having a scanner and scope is totally necessary for these days of working on cars.
Thanks Wyatt. Appreciate that man.
Is it really two issues? I was assuming that the motor dying made the resistor go.
Great videos as always I'm always finding myself wanting something new watching some of your videos
Thank you!
@@JoesAutoElectric u welcome I'm a electrian by trade but working on cars or fixing cars is a hobby anytime I can learn something new is always a good thing normally work on my own stuff or help a a friend out occasionally
The scope is an amazing tool and has so many great uses that sometimes I forget about some of them. Nice video and great example of following the diagnosis through to the end to prevent repeat failure. I prefer the Pico but love the vantage pro for quick checks and parking lot diagnostics. lol the multimeter function and pressure transducer function for checking fuel pressure and such on a test drive is great as well
No doubt!
Great diag. I used an old lug about analog scope when I got my computer education many moons ago. I don't work in an auto shop to justify the cost of a pico. But the 4 channel Hantek I just bought id good enough for me to do what I need it to do on cars. That said you need to know how a scope works or it will confuse you.
Absolutely Joe, better safe than sorry. Good vid!!
Tested the right way and as far as scopes you are right. I love my verus edge since it sets up and portable but the zoom is a pain. Great video and explanation for people to learn.
Thank you. yes, I just can't get used to the Snap on BS zoom.
Joe, Awesome information how to approach the problem always learn some thing new and thanks for taking the time to show all this bravo and bravo BROTHA. cheeeeeeeeers
thanks for what you do i have snapon vantage legend and just got the uscope master kit just learning hope you keep up the good work, wish there were more like you in south i am in alabama
Good teachings 👍
Thank you.
Awesome electrical info
Joe another good teaching video. I truly respect your honesty and the way you present your videos. I especially like the fact you start your trouble shooting with the wiring diagram. Right now Maic Salazar is running an on line class that I have joined on the workings and repair of engine computers. Great instructor great class. I take and watch from yourself and others just because I want to keep learning. Thanks for always sharing your knowledge. Joe you have any stickers for sale to add to my collection. Thanks and have a good one Artie ❤️
Arty, send me a PM with your addy and I will send you a sticker.
Awesome..had tgat exact same job in today on a vauxhall vivaro van here in the uk...melted plug and harness...havent scoped the motor yet but it sounded ok when powered up...thanks for sharing..awesome content
Thank you for the information
Thanks for watching!
That's a very thorough diagnosis, many shops would've just stopped with the resistor/pigtail replacement and called it done. With cars becoming as technical as they are nowadays, is it still even possible to run an auto repair shop without having an advanced-level scope? I don't know how they could get by with just a $100 scan tool
Thank you. In truth you cannot get by with only one scan tool...especially not 100 dollar one. You need tens of thousands of dollars in scan tools. A scope , in my opinion, is a must have tool. We have three...I want one more...and want to sell one of the ones I have currently. So we'll see...Never have enough diag tolls or knowledge.
@@JoesAutoElectric the shop I work for has one scan tool I have two, a bluepoint and a small autel, but their modis edge has a scope. I'm fixing to get the Uscope and a launch scan tool because I found out that the modis doesn't program skeem or skim or program some things but the other tech in the shop has the new matco scan tool and it does. Then next year I'm getting a Pico. And thanks again for sharing your knowledge and time.
I'm fixing to get the Uscope master kit just to have a scope right there on my rolling cart to be more productive. Right now it's go in the tool room get the modis and get out my amp clamp hook it all up, dang now it's "what's taking so long." Time lost.
Excellent once again, great vid Joe! 🇺🇸🏁👍👍
Thanks!!!
Thank you. Great Video. Thumbs Up.
Thanks for sharing you knowledge big thumbs up 👍
Great video. Well explained Joe. Thanks for sharing! 👍
Love your videos mate,well explained.
Thanks bro!!!!!!
Why didn't the fuse blow if those wires were hot enough to actually burn the insulation of the copper? Why would the motor cause that connector and terminal to heat up like that?
The amperage draw is not high enough to cause the fuse to blow. What does happen is the resistor itself does get hot, normally. The plastic connectors over time get slightly loose and create excessive heat and this beings a cycle of damage that results in what you saw here.
@@JoesAutoElectric Thanks for that and all the info you give us.
Another 👍
I am a DIYER. Did you check the blower motor by using an amp clamp and comparing it to the specs to determine if was slowing dying?
I think I explained it in the video pretty well...
Great job again like always
Check door open data
DIYer here. I did a similar thing on an 05 Focus recently. Hooked up the test light right to the motor with t-pin and cycled through the speeds which changed the brightness of the light with each speed. Valid test for the resistor?
You would just need to verify input to the resistor from the switch if you lost a speed.
where is the best place to look for hook up info. just got a snapon vantage legend which has a 2 channel scope starting here hopefully later to go with TST ESCOPE or the pico
There are a lot of videos of how to set up the scope. I would recommend scannerdanner, trained by techs also.
We have a picoscope ar work , nobody is even slightly proficient with it. Why ? , because the management want everyone on paid work all the time so there is no training time allowance for us to gain proficiency. So lots of the guys fire the parts cannon immediately . some do a basic set of checks and then fire the parts cannon because diag time is up. I am old enough to tell them they are fuc£Ing idiots and that diagnostic needs training and experience so tell the customer to go to Joe. It brings a dumb look to their faces and makes me smile.... great job Joe.
Sad that a lonely Pico scope is sitting there getting no love.
Have seen a lot of bad blower motor resistors and connectors in the last few years, don't make em like they used to and has become a trend across several brands....Mostly domestic it seems.
BMW with their final stage unit seems to be a big failure too..and Nissan..
@@JoesAutoElectric Yeah that sucks. I know the mid 2000s Silverados eat resistors like candy cuz GM in their infinite wisdom ran too small of wires to them. Apparently they live in a fantasy land where there's no more relationship between amps and wire size anymore.
Scopes rule.
that motor was on its way out... it looked like they were both pulling the same amps though
Yes, exactly.