Jeep Wrangler: Turn Signal Stops Working When The Headlights Are On

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  • čas pƙidĂĄn 6. 09. 2024
  • In this video I have a look at a customers Jeep Wrangler with the big 3.6 that has a customer complaint that the turn signal works until you turn on the headlights. At that point the light goes out completely. Sounds like a typical Chrysler/Jeep bad ground to me 😏
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  • @SouthMainAuto
    @SouthMainAuto  Pƙed rokem +48

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    • @nicholaspaul4847
      @nicholaspaul4847 Pƙed rokem +13

      Eric O, I've been a subscriber for a looong time and really enjoy your content. But is that last sticker really necessary?

    • @PuchMaxi
      @PuchMaxi Pƙed rokem +8

      @@nicholaspaul4847 I agree, there is no need for it. Do no harm and live and let live. Like Eric says himself @9:11

    • @JamesHait-rz5hk
      @JamesHait-rz5hk Pƙed rokem

      Aren’t you you going to take it for a “toot”

    • @Midnight5ky
      @Midnight5ky Pƙed rokem +8

      I'm a huge fan of the channel and the last sticker threw me off a bit - I didn't expect that from Eric.

    • @raydiaz8666
      @raydiaz8666 Pƙed rokem

      I Just Say You Are A Good mechanic I wish you were here in California. But the mechanics out here are very bad they don't really take the time to look at the cars and trucks. I just want to say you're not going to cannock and I love you videos. I have learned a lot from watching your videos and asking questions. Thank you

  • @kristinwolfe9726
    @kristinwolfe9726 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +5

    Lady with a Jeep here- perfect fix to my problem. Solved in an afternoon. Very much appreciated!!!!!!!

  • @ORTaeKwonDoChick
    @ORTaeKwonDoChick Pƙed rokem +100

    I'm a subscriber of the female variety, and I love watching your videos. Honestly, I don't care when you talk about the "fellas", or when you say "there's your problem, lady!" I find that last bit super funny. That aside, I have learned so much from watching your videos, especially the ones where you run down electrical issues... I've gotten better at diagnosing issues by following your techniques. Thank you for all your great videos, even the ones you think are silly. Every one of them teaches something new!

  • @DIYDaveOK
    @DIYDaveOK Pƙed rokem +22

    The solder will last longer than the Jeep. Heck, it will probably last longer than Stellantis. Thanks, Eric!

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  Pƙed rokem +8

      😅

    • @MrMebigfatguy
      @MrMebigfatguy Pƙed rokem +4

      The sticker will last longer than the Jeep.

    • @Ram14250
      @Ram14250 Pƙed rokem

      DIY Dave... need another Corolla video. Find that oil use!!!

    • @DIYDaveOK
      @DIYDaveOK Pƙed rokem

      @@Ram14250 The Corolla has been good! That's my daughter's car, but she is telling me she's hearing some braking noise that could just be pads or *might* be a bearing. Not sure. If it's a bearing I will DEFINITELY do a video as I haven't had much to release lately since I did the oil change on the Tacoma and the transmission fluid on the Lexus! Need some content (curse of a part-time CZcamsr) 😁

  • @mikepark9552
    @mikepark9552 Pƙed rokem +141

    Soldering it plus the fluid film will certainly push this repair past the life expectancy of that Chrysler by-product. Great repair as usual Mr. O!

  • @eltonkingsley5617
    @eltonkingsley5617 Pƙed rokem +6

    “If only I could see where I wrote the note for the eye appointment”! Lol, sounds like me.

  • @Mr.Z1776
    @Mr.Z1776 Pƙed rokem +2

    Hilarious Sarcasm...just one of the many services offered here at South Main Auto! đŸ˜†đŸ˜…đŸ€ŁđŸ˜‚đŸ€ŁđŸ˜…đŸ˜†

  • @MajorMokoto
    @MajorMokoto Pƙed rokem +187

    Being an individual of the lady variety, I'm sure there isn't a lot of us that watch, but we do.

    • @jack002tuber
      @jack002tuber Pƙed rokem +30

      I like it when he says "there's your problem, lady!" đŸ€ŁđŸ€ŁđŸ€ŁđŸ€ŁđŸ€Ł

    • @Shiznit304
      @Shiznit304 Pƙed rokem +12

      There's your problem, lady.

    • @vanceblosser2155
      @vanceblosser2155 Pƙed rokem +13

      As you should be able to do without comment or stigma. Logical thinking doesn't have a gender.

    • @Cheepchipsable
      @Cheepchipsable Pƙed rokem +3

      Guy just shoot the pars cannon from the hip first, then take it to a mechanic. 😅

    • @gregorholmes1837
      @gregorholmes1837 Pƙed rokem

      She ain’t no lady!

  • @josephchamberlain9129
    @josephchamberlain9129 Pƙed rokem +77

    Your experience is impressive. I think you only showed the wiring diagram for our benefit because I don’t think you needed it. You found that bad ground in no time. And the way you repaired it was the same way I would. Nice work.

    • @donakahorse
      @donakahorse Pƙed rokem +7

      honestly I think he shows the diagram to head off stupid comments by interweb know-it-alls. Unfortunately those types will always find something to run someone else down for.

    • @stevewhite3424
      @stevewhite3424 Pƙed rokem +2

      ​@@donakahorse Mouthwrenches 😊

    • @johnrpizzaguy
      @johnrpizzaguy Pƙed rokem +4

      I agree, but he already knew that it was a bad ground because of the dim light. We are taught that electricity runs from positive to negative but ? Electricity much like water is always looking for the easiest path to ground and without that it can be manipulated and or weakened.

    • @AKChryslertech
      @AKChryslertech Pƙed rokem +1

      Yeah luckily even chryslers breakdowns and failures are reliable! Lol

    • @chevyguy-hf1yq
      @chevyguy-hf1yq Pƙed rokem

      Yep........not his first rodeo,,,or 50th Man knows his way around a vehicle. Absolutely one of the best there is.

  • @athletikonaol
    @athletikonaol Pƙed rokem +7

    Always entertaining.. And I love how Mrs O answers from across the shop when she barely knows what you said... funny.

  • @gregorylewis8471
    @gregorylewis8471 Pƙed rokem +28

    I am so surprised that the ground lug was up top at the front of the vehicle! Chrysler loves to put them at the bottom where all the salt spray can get to them! Good solder job! Thank you Eric and Mrs. O. for the entertainment! 😁

    • @sk0.0t3r
      @sk0.0t3r Pƙed rokem +4

      You ain't lying. My buddy's 2016 Cherokee left him stuck on the side of the road. The engine just died and would not start back up. After looking at it, there was a (what used to be) ground strap just corroded to the point of dust in the upper inner wheel well. Brilliant placement.. 🙄

  • @spelunkerd
    @spelunkerd Pƙed rokem +3

    Before your appointment with the optometrist, you should know that standard trifocals don't work well under a car, and they are poor for welding and cutting, too. The reason is they rely on the assumption that when you're looking at something up close, you're looking down. Under the lift, you're looking up, not down! It's awkward to find a way to move your head into a position to look down on everything, and I find them confusing while welding. You want something closer to safety readers for work, and maybe trifocals when you're not working. Trifocals can be designed to work well for computer use, which might be a suboptimal compromise.

  • @shadetreemech290
    @shadetreemech290 Pƙed rokem +10

    I approve of soldering and crimping. I would have done the same thing on my vehicle. That electrical connection will out live the vehicle.

  • @Ram14250
    @Ram14250 Pƙed rokem +4

    OH Eric!! Oh baby! That was fantastic. Absolutely beautimus... the crimping, the soldering, the lead smoke, the fluid film! Let me lay here for a few to catch my breath!

  • @FeralPreacher
    @FeralPreacher Pƙed rokem +5

    Guaranteed repair, 5 years or the end of the driveway, whichever comes first.
    Thanks for sharing.

  • @L8terdays
    @L8terdays Pƙed rokem +3

    The ONLY thing that matters...and sir I do mean the ONLY thing that matters is that Mrs. O is happy. That said I have to say the sticker "Prtected by manual transmission " is classic! Nice job.

  • @johnrpizzaguy
    @johnrpizzaguy Pƙed rokem +32

    I am a 39 year master tech 13 years at Chrysler ( factory trained) and the rest at BMW,Toyota and Nissan. I will say that BMW and Toyota focused their attention to their electrical training and engineering,Chrysler didn’t but my understanding of wiring diagram’s did elevate me to shop Forman and a better pay check. Great video always enjoyable and your sense of humor is so cool. 😎😎😎😎

    • @NoName-zn1sb
      @NoName-zn1sb Pƙed rokem +3

      wiring diagrams

    • @johnrpizzaguy
      @johnrpizzaguy Pƙed rokem +2

      @@NoName-zn1sb would you accept wiring schematics?

    • @RB-qq1ky
      @RB-qq1ky Pƙed rokem +4

      @@johnrpizzaguy
      @ No Name is having a snark at the superfluous apostrophe 😊

    • @theminicooper
      @theminicooper Pƙed rokem

      I can understand why BMW focuses their training on Electrical! lollll They are filled with electrical issues! lolllll

    • @BakerNaylor
      @BakerNaylor Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

      What connector did he use

  • @FetKiller
    @FetKiller Pƙed rokem +5

    OMG you did NOT insulate that connector properly. J.K.
    Long time viewer here thanks for the videos !!!

  • @jerryplante4239
    @jerryplante4239 Pƙed rokem +8

    My cousin and I flipped cars as teenagers. When someone asked about our guarantee, we told them we offered a taillight guarantee. As long as we can see your taillights, it's guaranteed.

  • @michaelgiannone2192
    @michaelgiannone2192 Pƙed rokem +16

    I love how you troll the trolls. Keep it up Eric O , another fantastic video

    • @coache1nine
      @coache1nine Pƙed rokem +2

      Gotta give them something to complain about 😂😂😂

    • @michaelgiannone2192
      @michaelgiannone2192 Pƙed rokem +4

      @@coache1nine “ they got what they paid for “
      - Eric O

    • @dans_Learning_Curve
      @dans_Learning_Curve Pƙed rokem

      Sure helps out the comment section! 😂

  • @DDRighteous
    @DDRighteous Pƙed rokem +2

    Nice job on the solder repair. I could see the solder flow on camera. That repair will outlast the vehicle.

  • @steveb6103
    @steveb6103 Pƙed rokem +9

    The fact that a frame repair kit is available for those heeps should tell you all that you need to know! Best part of it is that sticker!

    • @Blazer02LS
      @Blazer02LS Pƙed rokem +1

      To be fair though, the frames on all of them from the early CJs on up are one of the weak points.

    • @Blazer02LS
      @Blazer02LS Pƙed rokem

      @@commietube_censorship_sucks That is mainly due to the steel alloy they used and that crappy coating they devised that holds the salt in. I remember when the first imports hit here in the late 60's and 70's and the cars like the Datsuns and Toyotas that would be totally rotted out in under 10 years because they used a lighter steel alloy. As for the Jeep frames. They were C channel just like most others until recently. They still rot out very fast. But you can get new frames relatively cheap. The aftermarket has gotten to the point now that you can build a complete Jeep CJ without using a single OEM part! (You can also do that with some classic cars, like the model T or A or the Tri5 Chevies and even some others.

    • @Blazer02LS
      @Blazer02LS Pƙed rokem

      @@commietube_censorship_sucks They had a couple boxed areas but most were just stamped C channel with riveted joints. The supposed idea was it allowed them to flex better.
      The DJ was built a little better than the CJ as it was a contract vehicle.

    • @markh.6687
      @markh.6687 Pƙed rokem

      Saw a sticker on an armored car today: "Protected by Smith & Wesson".

    • @steveb6103
      @steveb6103 Pƙed rokem

      @@markh.6687 I have that sticker on my toolbox!

  • @SqwilboSwaggins
    @SqwilboSwaggins Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci +1

    found this video posted in a forum after constant trial and error attempts to fix my intermittent blinker. You've saved me one more headache with my '08!

  • @vanceblosser2155
    @vanceblosser2155 Pƙed rokem +14

    When you stripped the insulation off of the big wire you cut a circle around it to sever the insulation, so technically you circumcised the wire, as the term literally means circular cut. Now you can boast of a new service to your customers! Great video as usual!

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  Pƙed rokem +14

      ====o Snip!

    • @markh.6687
      @markh.6687 Pƙed rokem +1

      Uh.....errrr......I think the NY State medical licensing people MIGHT have something to say about Eric offering that particular service!😼

    • @Ghauster
      @Ghauster Pƙed rokem +1

      You should see the video of circumcising a battleship.

    • @AKChryslertech
      @AKChryslertech Pƙed rokem +1

      Hey, its just a snip... until he slips!

    • @vanceblosser2155
      @vanceblosser2155 Pƙed rokem +1

      @@markh.6687 Do long as he states it's vehicular circumcision so there isn't any confusion.....

  • @montiac1970
    @montiac1970 Pƙed rokem +1

    Cool Hand Eric- "What we have here is a failure to terminate."

  • @redelcamino
    @redelcamino Pƙed rokem +6

    Your repair on the wiring looked better than factory. Only thing I would have done differently would have been to add a small piece of heat shrink to the connection area after lube. This would keep moisture out and lube in.

  • @codo7
    @codo7 Pƙed rokem +1

    Oh my goodness, the brightness of that bulb now.

  • @markB40
    @markB40 Pƙed rokem +13

    One of the more enjoyable CZcamsrs to watch due mainly to the ongoing commentary, very experienced mechanic is a bonus 👍

  • @andyinmichigan9058
    @andyinmichigan9058 Pƙed rokem +1

    I love how vice grips have their own sound....still use them at least once every project...

  • @marent4145
    @marent4145 Pƙed rokem +8

    as someone told me once, "don't ever assume someone knows what you know". Don't feel that you are diminishing us in any way thinking we know what you know. We dont't. Otherwise, we wouldn't be here. :) Love the content.

    • @slipit9
      @slipit9 Pƙed rokem

      Well said. He should quit using ‘assume’ for ‘presume’. He knows his stuff.

    • @AndieZ4U2
      @AndieZ4U2 Pƙed rokem

      I'm so broke I can't pay attention. But I'm trying to catch a damn clue nonetheless...or Moore (ha ha not funny 😑)

    • @slipit9
      @slipit9 Pƙed rokem

      @@AndieZ4U2
      Agreed. Lol

  • @billjenkins687
    @billjenkins687 Pƙed rokem +2

    I'm chasing ground connections in my newly-acquired 43' enclosed trailer, so I feel your pain. Thanks!

  • @stf2400
    @stf2400 Pƙed rokem +1

    2 things Mr O,
    1st is this is a family channel, no stripping permitted, lol.
    2nd, your repair is better than factory. If it were factory it wouldn’t last.
    Otherwise another great video, thanks!

  • @DrVink86
    @DrVink86 Pƙed rokem

    "Breathe the smoke deep".......lmao
    I specifically watch this channel for the banter and come away with some valuable automotive repair knowledge as a bonus.

  • @justincase1575
    @justincase1575 Pƙed rokem

    I’ve breathed that stuff for 50 years! Maybe that’s why I watch you! Crazy loves company!!!

  • @stevec5657
    @stevec5657 Pƙed rokem +6

    Between Ivan (Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostics), Keith (New Level Auto) and yourself, that pretty much covers some of the best in electrical diagnostics.
    Congrats on nearly 800K subs and on your way to 1M.

  • @thomasasmith
    @thomasasmith Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci +1

    I bought a used Jeep and the guy said the local garage quoted him $500 to fix. Watched your video and fixed it myself in about 20 minutes. You rock!

  • @user-sq8rs2lc9c
    @user-sq8rs2lc9c Pƙed rokem +1

    HERE YOU GO AGAIN,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,VERY FUNNY AS FUNNY AS IT CAN BE.
    YOU HAVE THE GREATEST ATTITUDE ON DOING THE JOB IN VERY INTERESTED WAY, AND THE MOST PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEGE I HAVE SEEN IN MY 76 YEARS OF LIFE.
    POWER TO YOU; JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW BEHIND EVERY SUCCESSFUL MAN IS A GREAT WOMEN, SIR YOU HAVE A JEWEL ON YOUR HAND. PLEASE REWARD HERE EVEY CHANCE YOU GET.
    MRS. O THANKS A BILLION FOR BEING AN EXAMPLE TO HUMANITY.

  • @talapeanutbutter4250
    @talapeanutbutter4250 Pƙed rokem +8

    Thank you including us ladies! I’ve watched u since u started! I’ll be overriding the VATS chip in my 90’s Corvette probably this weekend! 😊

  • @DD-DD-DD
    @DD-DD-DD Pƙed rokem +4

    I used to work on a lot of 80s Chrysler products. Number 1 problem? Yep, bad grounds. Followed closely by bad hall effect pickup in the distributor. Some folks took to keeping a spare in the glovebox. đŸ€Ł

    • @litz13
      @litz13 Pƙed rokem +1

      I had a camshaft position sensor code pop on my '97 Cherokee. Was like WTF? there's no overhead cam in this thing, with a position sensor!
      Yep - has that same exact hall effect sensor inside the distributor, and that was the cause of the code. It has to synchronize with the crankshaft position sensor for the computer to be happy.

    • @michaelearl6991
      @michaelearl6991 Pƙed rokem +1

      DD DD DD 99 times out of a 100 if you keep a spare you will never need it

  • @Tommerd
    @Tommerd Pƙed rokem +1

    Every time I hear a horn beep, I say, "Hey, it's Eric!" Thanks for your videos. I watch each and every one of them, even when you replaced the cables on your hoist.

  • @markh.6687
    @markh.6687 Pƙed rokem +1

    "Always In A Heep". Great Chrysler wiring strikes again!

  • @danh337
    @danh337 Pƙed rokem +1

    Hey Mr Eric O. I think you're totally not like our government. Fun to watch and I always learn something. AND you don't solder bad.
    But I can help you with one small thing. When I was building electronic parts we learned to "tin" the ends of the wires first, before crimping or connecting.
    Tinning is just adding some solder to the stripped end. It makes a way stronger never cold joint after the final solder to the junction.
    If I can do it, you can do it. Cheers.

  • @hikerJohn
    @hikerJohn Pƙed rokem +3

    Do you notice the birds singing while you work that we hear so well in the video?

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  Pƙed rokem

      I listen to them every day out here. They are very loud

  • @rnreajr9184
    @rnreajr9184 Pƙed rokem +4

    I had this happen in the early 80's while driving a milk truck. That was how I learned what a failed ground looks like, and how to check it.

  • @deffstar69
    @deffstar69 Pƙed rokem +1

    Eric after watching you for the last few years. We all trust you 101. I have a decent garage which I trust but even sometimes they make me think FFS.

  • @phprofYT
    @phprofYT Pƙed rokem +4

    Ever since Jeep fixed their leaking rear main seal issues there has been a lot more ground wire corrosion issues.

  • @johnlenoir1023
    @johnlenoir1023 Pƙed rokem +1

    Dang Skippy you found that one quick and fixed it very quick dang good😊

  • @rackernack8186
    @rackernack8186 Pƙed rokem +6

    You taking the time to properly repair a bad ground connection took me back to my early days of trouble shooting tube guitar amplifiers. Start cutting corners here and you're just asking for trouble in the future... 🙂

  • @kirbyyasha
    @kirbyyasha Pƙed rokem

    People might say you did it wrong because what they would do is just strip all the wire, wrap it a few times on the stud, and just bolt onto the loose wires like that!
    Great fix with the right way!

  • @scottjohnson5449
    @scottjohnson5449 Pƙed rokem

    you telling mrs.O "there getting what they pay for" bout fell out my seat laughing soo hard!! oh yea nice job on the ground...

  • @edthompsom9368
    @edthompsom9368 Pƙed rokem +3

    I discovered this channel by finding a previous video on this same problem that popped up on my wife's 2011 Wrangler.

  • @JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT
    @JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT Pƙed rokem +10

    Good job, Eric! The only thing I would do differently, would be to use two terminals - a big one for the big wire and a smaller one for the other 5 wires, and I would also solder them for reliability.

    • @robertharris2262
      @robertharris2262 Pƙed rokem +3

      Exactly. Never been happy with grossly dissimilar wire sizes in a single connector

    • @JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT
      @JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT Pƙed rokem

      @@robertharris2262 Yep, the thin ones are not easy to crimp along with the thick wire, and stresses are always on the thin side. Of course, soldering ensures a good connection, even with a looser crimp.

  • @rowlandpichey6602
    @rowlandpichey6602 Pƙed rokem

    Crimp looked factory to me!! Why would anyone question that repair? Great Job thank you!!

  • @Garth2011
    @Garth2011 Pƙed rokem +10

    Darn amazing that Jeep has to skimp on wiring as simple as this ! Seems like the newer vehicles are the more they are designed by the third grade students.
    I approve of the wiring repair and method in this video. It's way better than it was on the assembly line.

    • @CrimeVid
      @CrimeVid Pƙed rokem +1

      It’s not that bad ! it may be crap but at least you don’t have to roll the car over to find it !

    • @Blazer02LS
      @Blazer02LS Pƙed rokem +3

      Every part of Chrysler changed for the worse when Daimler got involved. The simple ways that worked were tossed out for the "Lets use 50 parts to do what 3 normally do" mentality.

    • @markh.6687
      @markh.6687 Pƙed rokem +1

      The wiring in cars today is so thin I always think of Mad's parody of "The Towering Inferno", where one character says they had to save money on the wiring. The 2nd character asked what they used; the 1st guy replies "Tinsel!".

  • @kurtnulf3362
    @kurtnulf3362 Pƙed rokem +1

    Thanks for the information I just had my 2011 wrangler ground fixed the horn and front fender markers lights went out bad ground I was thinking that since I had the jeep Woolwax That maybe it was the Woolwax that was causing bad ground Now I know it wasn`t that but the nature of the beast

  • @brentmcgillis
    @brentmcgillis Pƙed rokem

    My old boss used to say, "If this job was easy, we would hire a woman and pay her half as much." That very old joke is from the early 70's, when there were NO women in the Trades. And we would laugh... The joke was not repeated to offend or be misogynistic, but rather to inform the younger generation how things change, and how far we have come. Great channel as always.

  • @phprofYT
    @phprofYT Pƙed rokem +1

    That is the best fix and workmanship that I have seen in weeks. That includes Ivan from PHAD.

  • @effenfish661
    @effenfish661 Pƙed rokem +2

    my guess was that there was an LED bulb involved since they can make older cars misbehave. definitely learned how to chase a ground. thanks eric!

  • @cliffordstreck9723
    @cliffordstreck9723 Pƙed rokem

    Just spent 17 minutes of my life not necessary learning how to strip wire and put a new eye on but spent 17 minutes waiting for your sarcasm on various subjects and you didn't disappoint...

  • @ericrivera1524
    @ericrivera1524 Pƙed 12 dny

    Thanks for this post! Been chasing this dim signal/no-signal-with-headlights for a few weeks now. Figured bad ground, but with that wire spaghetti behind the pass side headlight, didn't quite know where to start tracing the root cause. With this info, I at least was able to run a temp jumper to that post, and permanent repair forthcoming once I get the new lug!

  • @briana325
    @briana325 Pƙed rokem

    Comparing Chrysler grounds to the government is the reason I’m here. Keep up the great work!

  • @richardguse3410
    @richardguse3410 Pƙed rokem +3

    Soldering and Fluid Film, couldn't be happier! Perfect, better than factory repair. Here in Canada I would spray with ACF50 or Krown, but, you gotta work with what you have, eh!

  • @elderbishop57
    @elderbishop57 Pƙed rokem

    You should use monovision contacts. One is for reading and one for distance. Some people can't do it but I love it.

  • @mikenonameneeded3485
    @mikenonameneeded3485 Pƙed rokem

    You gotta love a guy who knows about Bubble Boy. Bright and Shiny!

  • @johndesaavedra1040
    @johndesaavedra1040 Pƙed rokem

    I started my DIY career by buying a 1954 BelAir that the owner had given up on due to failed grounds. That was in 1970. Been chasing failed grounds ever since.

  • @alward9901
    @alward9901 Pƙed rokem +2

    That was a very appropriate ground fix considering it’s a Chrysler . On par with some VW wiring I have fixed in the past.

  • @davepalansky9416
    @davepalansky9416 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +1

    I have this exact issue even the driver side signal not as bright , and will use this as my guide. Thank you

  • @billtravis523
    @billtravis523 Pƙed rokem

    I watched the Prius rear brake video in prep for my day in the garage with "Percy", my admittedly non-masculine but much-valued hybrid. Its purpose in life is to keep commuter, grocery and errand miles off of my expensive truck. Many days/miles between fuel stops doesn't hurt either.
    Afterward, I stayed on your channel to watch this Jeep turn signal troubleshooting and ground replacement video as well.
    It's appreciated by this male viewer that you aim the camera at the work being done for 99% of your videos and only chat into the camera for short times to keep the vids friendly and personal. So many vids these days are guys being movie stars who constantly show their face at arm's length (or closer!) and their pointing/waving arm & hand gestures in the frame more than whatever is the subject of their video.
    It very much appears that you know what you're doing, showed me a couple of tricks with the brake bleed by making use of the Prius' electrically-pressurized brake system (instead of fighting it) and both soldered and spray sealed the ground connection on this Jeep. I like learning from someone who is willing to fix somebody else's vehicle as though it were their own and who doesn't want to deal with the very same problem again later because they said "good enough" before completing a job properly the first time.
    Have been servicing all of my own machinery since high school in the mid-70s, but still find it encouraging to see someone else go through the steps on screen while I have a cup of coffee and get my game face on for a day in the garage. Then I head out to roll around on a sheet of cardboard with rust flecks falling down my collar and turn the wrenches with a fresh review of a job I haven't done in awhile and maybe even a new trick or two.
    Well done! Pleasant and informative. Subscriber count = +1.

  • @jamescole6846
    @jamescole6846 Pƙed rokem

    I own this one. 2013JK2D and have taken apart the whole Jeep about 3 times so far but I have not fixed that one yet. Thanks for showing me yet another fix and yes I solder all mine back as well. I will say that after I have replaced the suspension, The D30, the shocks, the brakes with a Big brake kit, the control arms with core4x4 HD, The drive shafts, The draglink, the tie rod and trackbar with Steersmarts 1.5 ton HD, The steering with PSC Big bore steering box, the plastic bumpers, ALL the cheap ass lights with JW Speakers, The Radiator, hoses, plugs etc.. the tires and rims and too many other little things to list. The Jeep is perfect now. Runs like a well balanced top. Only cost me about another 15K+ on top of the price of the Jeep. At least mine didn't have the rocker arm issue.

  • @magnoliascreens7469
    @magnoliascreens7469 Pƙed rokem +1

    Never disappointed watching you do your thing, Mr. O. Still lurking, always watching but rarely commenting, I am. Thanks for all the fish... 🐟

  • @nonyabiz2777
    @nonyabiz2777 Pƙed rokem +3

    Used to be fine to say boys or girls. We are all part of the human race. It’s 2023 so now we have hundreds of subspecies of humans. I used zoom a lot and I find myself smelling the rust or blowing on the soldered connections to cool it off. Nice work team S.M.A thank you.

    • @fubartotale3389
      @fubartotale3389 Pƙed rokem +2

      This is a car repair channel, take the socio-political comments elsewhere please.

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  Pƙed rokem +3

      Lol I'll remember to ask everyone for their pronouns next time

  • @philm9750
    @philm9750 Pƙed rokem +3

    “Marine” heat shrink (incorporating a heat sensitive glue) over the wire and terminal all the way up to the terminal ring can extend the life of the ground point. And a good cleaning of the ground stud will also help. Thanks for the videos!

  • @richc9503
    @richc9503 Pƙed rokem +1

    Nice. You said I had to explain how you did it wrong.... I think you should have relocated each ground separately to a different corner of the vehicle, Like left front should be grounded to the right rear, yeah that's it! Oh, and also use a different color for each one with plenty of extra wire hanging around!

  • @billbrown4159
    @billbrown4159 Pƙed rokem +2

    Great fix! Soldering is the key to longevity.

  • @joeramirez1872
    @joeramirez1872 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

    I don’t that type lugs , because they are hard to crimp. But as always you did a great job. Your expertise,once again prevails. Your awesome.

  • @rodbelding9523
    @rodbelding9523 Pƙed rokem +3

    "This vehicle is protected by a manual transmission" I got a laugh out of that.

  • @Randy245850
    @Randy245850 Pƙed rokem +28

    Great video!!! Simple but very effective repair!!

  • @rodbennett4790
    @rodbennett4790 Pƙed rokem

    G'day Eric, I have a mate here in Oz who bought a collectable car, spent many hours fixing the appearance, and then set off for a bi-annual interstate event for these cars. He only got an hour down the road before having to return home because the engine was running rough. He was really down in the mouth about wasting his time and money on this car. I have an Autel that I bought after watching many of your videos, and along with the knowledge you've shared I was able to diagnose a faulty O2 sensor. When he replaced the sensor the car became the best thing since sliced bread. "It really hammers!" So, many thanks to you for your knowledge sharing. It really helps others. South Main Auto rocks!!!

  • @genebruce6321
    @genebruce6321 Pƙed rokem +1

    The vapor resulting from soldering is just the flux. Lead vaporizes at a much higher temp than what you can achieve while soldering. So there is no safety issue.
    I had to take industrial safety classes many times back in the day.

  • @georgeleibert3614
    @georgeleibert3614 Pƙed rokem

    Eric. As a 50+ year electronic Tech, you used your strippers wrong. One side is flat & one side has a taper. Always use the flat side toward thew end of the wire. Strips much easier. Tapered side make the insulation compress against the wire like a brake caliper & requires much more force to strip it. You are still TOPS in my book!!

  • @benjamincresswell3713
    @benjamincresswell3713 Pƙed rokem +2

    Eric! Great Job! Exactly how I do it. Perfect. The only time I ever got in trouble soldering a wire on a car was: ON MY OWN VEHICLE I soldered the eye on the end of the big wire going to my GM alternator. It had broken, so when I put a new eye on it I soldered it, but it broke in about 2 weeks again. That was because it was a 5.7Liter Diesel. Remember the 350 cid Olds V8 they turned into a Diesel? It vibrated a lot way out at the alternator. So on my 2nd attempt I anchored the wire to about 10 things along the way out to the alternator and that was that. Excellent touch with your shot of Fluidflm. Rust belt benny/ michigan

    • @smiles7631
      @smiles7631 Pƙed rokem

      I remember changing the starter on my olds diesel. That thing was huge lol.

  • @mitchs323
    @mitchs323 Pƙed rokem +5

    Looks like what I used to do when I was working, nothing wrong with that repair!!

  • @solgudman1439
    @solgudman1439 Pƙed rokem

    Love the subtle humor everyone should be equal its 2023. You make it look so easy. Respect

  • @robertheinkel6225
    @robertheinkel6225 Pƙed rokem +1

    My first thought was a bad ground.
    On my 77 E150, I had to run separate ground wires to both front turn signals to keep them working. Also had an issue with the horn losing power.

  • @timd1833
    @timd1833 Pƙed rokem

    "HONK" "Hey, it's that guy!" 😅 Gets me every time. BTW, I'm easily entertained.

  • @jeffleach2668
    @jeffleach2668 Pƙed rokem +3

    Definitely not that first video of yours where the dreaded G102 ground was at fault but I think it is the most accessible of the ones you’ve repaired.😬đŸș

  • @caseyjames659
    @caseyjames659 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

    Oh man thank you for this video! I’m currently administering hospice care to my 2012 Wrangler and having this exact problem. Thanks to you she won’t die on me just yet!

  • @vwwrenchie314
    @vwwrenchie314 Pƙed rokem

    Eric continues to bring us all together in 2023..people..wires..it's all about unity and being well grounded.Way to go Mr. O 😎✌🇹🇩

  • @GeekBoyMN
    @GeekBoyMN Pƙed rokem

    I used to scratch my head at how a simple bad ground can cause so many crazy problems, until watching your video about that 2019 GM truck that was throwing codes about the trailer towing module and something else just from turning the steering wheel on the electric power steering, and that all being caused by that rusty ground strap. This wasn't so crazy but I probably would have spent twice as long figuring out what to fix.

  • @williamwalker4029
    @williamwalker4029 Pƙed rokem

    You'll probably get more comments for calling everybody Gents then you would have jamming a yellow eyelet connector with the wires wadded in it and then crimped to the point where the yellow plastic falls off. I've been twisting the iron for 31 years and if somebody can do it better be my guest because so far it's been working for me. PS I would have repaired it exactly as you did... have a marvelous weekend!

  • @boogerhead0
    @boogerhead0 Pƙed rokem

    The solder flux is usually pine rosin, Rosin Pine Resin Colophony. The fumes will not harm you, in fact, generally a pretty nice fragrance... if rosin flux..

  • @kvn4
    @kvn4 Pƙed rokem +11

    Your videos give me a lot of confidence to diagnose my own electrical problems. love the channel

  • @deborahdodge9596
    @deborahdodge9596 Pƙed rokem

    Hey Eric, thanks for adding us girls to the conversation. I'm a retired school bus mechanic, 30+ years. Love your videos and humorous banter. Keep it going

  • @rjsuper6587
    @rjsuper6587 Pƙed rokem

    Exact issue I'm having! Figured better search CZcams before I dig in... CZcams is best tool I have in my garage. Thank you!

  • @davedrew9328
    @davedrew9328 Pƙed rokem

    Year’s ago Holts made a great product called Holts No Corrode. After cleaning the terminals with a clean finger smear the No Corrode on the bear wires crimp the tags
    on the wires then put some lastly on the bolt or screw. The No Corrode lowers the resistance which also improves the connection.

    • @buckhorncortez
      @buckhorncortez Pƙed rokem

      Well..that was years ago. Holts no longer makes that product so it's not relevant.

  • @blackscotydog
    @blackscotydog Pƙed rokem +5

    Love that sticker!!!! I need some. Anyone know where?

  • @mdorf61
    @mdorf61 Pƙed rokem +5

    Yup, you know it.... Wire whisperer solves another one!

  • @timothystalloch6432
    @timothystalloch6432 Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci

    Thanks for the video. I had been having the same issue on my 2009 Wrangler. I suspected the ground and had that same ground off and cleaned it. I have been trying to learn more about the electrical side but was close to giving up on this one. I saw your video and went back to the garage and took that ground connection apart and replaced and soldered the connection. It works fine now. Thanks again.

  • @markroper9269
    @markroper9269 Pƙed rokem +6

    You are an automotive electrical genius...sir!! Love the video!

  • @freetolook3727
    @freetolook3727 Pƙed rokem

    @0:11 I learned manual on my cousins farm driving the old International pickup on a hill picking up hay at the ripe age of 12!
    Definitely a lost art!!
    😂😂😂