Chevy 2500: Service Trailer Brake System
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- čas přidán 1. 05. 2022
- In this video I have a look at a 2011 Chevy 2500HD that has a message coming across the dash that says "Service Trailer Brake System" and I find it has a code P2534 stored in the module. It has been bounced around to a few shops but it ends up being a quick fix. Let's get after it. -Enjoy!
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Brake force gauge I used in the video. A must have tool for "computer controlled" trailer brakes.
*Electric Brake Force Meter w/Dynamic Load Simulation:* amzn.to/3vA2lYn
i want the torch you used. Trying to find it now
Price isn't too bad either.
I work flat rate if somebody cut a leg off a fuse I'd probably hit him in the head with a 4 lb hammer. If you really want to mess with somebody run a wire from the hot side of a turn sig bulb over to the horn. When they activate their turn signal the horn goes beep beep beep with the blinker lol
@@firstlast122 They are made by Power Probe
@@firebird2743 thanks
I worked at a dealership in my younger days, I drove a Jeep Wrangler with a soft top and soft doors. A fellow technician thought it was funny to take my doors off and hide them. One day, I had enough. I went and took his fuel pump fuse out of his fuse box. I left for the day and the next morning, I got to work and his truck was in the same spot.
He approached me and asked if I would help put a fuel pump in his truck.. I said no and gave him the fuse. He was furious so I simply told him. Leave my doors alone and he never touched them again. 😂
GREAT STORY, PUTTING ASSHOLES IN THEIR PLACE, LOVE IT.
I love it
Fun story!
Nice one 😂
In a shop environment I absolutely can’t stand guys messing with tool boxes or personal cars, I love shenanigans in the shop but my car and my tool box are off limits lol, I do however in my younger days, I can’t remember what this older tech did that pissed me off but after he left for the day I came across a dead bird in the parking lot and sure as hell duct tapped that bad boy to the locker on his tool box 🤣
I’m a garage door tech and I love saying “there’s your problem lady” when I find something wrong with a door.
I use "there's your problem lady" as much as possible in all walks of life. It's a special club we're part of.
I find myself saying it almost daily
And with my mom, this line would work as her garage door got stuck in the down position. (This was after arriving from a cruise.)
Ope there's yer problem lady
I’m an electrician and I do the same. 😂
Eric, I'm ecstatic to see "Failure is not an option." Sticker I sent you about 4 years ago or so. I would hear all videos while performing automated calibrations at NASA. I picked that sticker because of your tenacity to fix anything. It fits perfectly in all ways!
In case I never properly thanked you. Thank you! The sticker gives me a little inspiration now and then when I want to kick the toolbox over and just go home.
Gene Kranz Apollo 13
Does your username stand for Stealth as in Dodge Stealth and then G35 🤔 cause i actually have a Dodge Stealth rt that im restoring after it had an accident and i also have a 350z Hr haha
I love that it's on the drawer filled with HAMMERS. LOL
As opposed to Adam Savage's "Failure is always an option." But experiments and repair are two different things!
AVE would be proud, you are now the focus whisperer.
Eric was that close to saying focus you f#$k
You've mentioned where you could "smell the frustration" on some cars, well, you could HEAR the frustration in your voice when that fuel pump died. 😁. Glad you were able to resolve it. Thanks as always, Eric!
I believe you find broken wires because you LOOK! I suspect others are always expecting a fancier reason instead of corroded connectors and broken wires. That's why you're so good at this (partly.) Nice work
Also his experience with the climate he’s in has a lot to do with it. Here in New Mexico, rust and corrosion are really not a thing. We get surface rust but that’s about it
I suspect many "mechanics" only look for answers with a scan tool, while Eric adds his eyesight in to the 'scan'.
Yes I don't know who told most younger new so called Mechanics you can find all your problems in a Computer screen without a little work into it like ERIC always ends up doing to actually find and repair problems like this 🤔.
Bubble gum and rust? 🤔 What about the duct tape?😳
The issue is happening on brand new vehicles as well so rust and broken wiring wouldn’t be the culprit. Most likely a switch.
Rather than spread the legs on the fuse, you can twist them which will add even more resistance on loose fuses.
It looked like that was actually what he did.
@@Troy_Built nope. He twisted one one way and the the other the opposite direction. What I am saying is you twist them like a cork screw which will force better contact on loose spade connectors.
@@HueToobBlows Yes you can. I do that all the time. Both ways work. All you need is good contact.
At 11:09 - the frame has had the classic "DuPont overhaul" - good one. From what I saw of the red exterior, it looks like it's well-preserved, what a shame that so much of it is rusted and corroded. Anyway, congrats on finding 3 cases of broken wires in a single day.
they kept the outside washed
We had one on the lot like this a few years ago, 2005 Chevy 3/4 ton, about same miles as this one. It was a plow truck, rotted to hell underneath I was tasked with a no start, no comm issue. Mice chewed the wiring under the underhood fuse box. Fixed that, got it running only to find out it had no brakes because the lines were all rotted out. You could see through the bed on this guy. I got it safe to drive so it could go back to the auction and be someone else's problem
Typical plow truck. They dont see alot of miles but boy do they get beat on. And the belly of the trucks are rusted out big time. Never buy a plow truck. The dead giveaway is the 2 cuts on the front bumper lip for the plow hook up.
I’m in Australia and we call it the Dulux overhaul.
Soon as you touch the truck all the gremlins come in for a visit. Great repair job and good learning with you. Thanks for sharing.
Great video. The used car guy is king right now. I just sold a ten year old low mileage mint vehicle for shockingly close to what I paid for it new. You can’t really blame this Chevy for spending its whole life in your horrific state of salt and corrosion but the dealer definitely swept things under the rug.
That came from a dealer that sells Chevys brand new. That’s the sad part. Not a side car lot… you’d expect better from a Chevy dealer
@@braaapattack2937 I wouldn't expect better from a Chevy dealer. The whole company has been hiding problems and even safety issues for decades
Man I laughed my ass off when he said the ol' chevy has had the old dupont overhaul. Good one Eric 👍
Everyone has a special talent. Eric O's, rock star mechanic and rotten wire bloodhound.
He sniffs out the rust, broken wires and rot, Dr. O finds out what the others can not! The 😎✔🇨🇦👍
What gets me is why did the dealer tech replace the module and not check powers and grounds first? What did the tech tell the customer? "Sorry sir, I replaced the module and it still doesn't work."
that was great....enjoyed every minute....didn't understand one word of what was going on but the story was very compelling and when the dog came home at the end i broke down and cried
Nothing like an SMA video to bring all good thing back into perspective! After seeing "someone" in the land of oranges, forcefully tappity tapping "pre-seized" brake pads into their bracket, over malformed abutment clips.... All I could think of was all of us rust belt mechanics cringing, as we're beating the crap out of rust jack pads that are completely seized....Dodeedooo! (You need to school that boy!)
love the rust rain when you were beating on the gas tank....
exciting adventure, mind blowing energy, a true thriller, absolutely amazing, excellent video, that's another fine mess you have gotten yourself out of, good job and thanks
Thats enough suck-up for one video, save some for the next.....just sayin
Makes me think of Laurel and Hardy. That's another fine mess you 've got me into.
"Hey customer, guess what. Your friggin Chevy died on me!" 🤣
Thanks Eric, Needed a laugh today.
"She's bright and shiny, looks clean in the hole. We feel resistance on both sides." 😂😂😂
A lot of mechanics are gonna have a bad day with fuses tomorrow due to everyone that watched this video, lol
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I remember back in school guys used to like to replace to coil wire with a vacuum hose.
Napa, day 1675 of you still failing to sponsor this man. Eric you’re a pro and a gem. A pro-gem so to speak.
By far your knowledge and ability to diagnose a problem and fix it is 2nd to none. I'm in upstate NY myself about 1 1/2 hrs from you and if I was closer you would have my business. Enjoy your videos..to the point. Thank you!
You're the man, Eric. FIx one problem, another pops up. Been there, myself!
Great video! I just filmed one on the same truck with a similar problem. Over the years I've learned to always question my scan tool. That's why it's good to have a few of them for comparison. Thanks again!
Mr. O, you know I can’t ever go pick up parts now without telling my wife, “I’m headed to NAPR (not a sponsor).” Wife: shakes head.
I really did feel the frustration on this one. One of the top entertaining ones you've put out.
Enjoy your schooling good to see an honest mechanic thank you
Love your comments your diagnostic has taught me so much I'm no longer in a position where I'm working the way I used to in the process to go on blin the process it's going blind but every day I learn a new technique from you thank you
What an adventure of a video. That broken mirror was nice icing on the cake.
Always get excited when a new video pops up from SMA!
I have to say your videos are more helpful than you think. I'm always grateful for your tips in your videos. I've had issues on some of my vehicle like you have shown in the videos. Looking in some obvious places tend to lead you to the problem. Thanks for all of the great information.
It’s like you’re getting two videos for the price of one. You the information you crave and you also get a good laugh. Keep em coming.
Great diagnostics as usual from Mr. O. Always a pleasure to view one of your great vids. Stay healthy and safe.
Just when you had it wrapped up a rabbit hole opens up. But you did not enter, you stayed true to who you are and started testing. Another outstanding conclusion 👌
Yet again another great video. Being in the south I don't have to deal with rust issues like that. But I do from time to time get a rotomobile in and I don't know sometimes what to even do beside rolling it across the scales. A few of your vids have already immensely helped me out. Keep up the great content
Ooh, I liked the slow-mo wire snap. Very satisfying. Keep up the solid work, your videos keep techs like me sane.. You know our pain.
Ya, "it's only a 5 minute job!" UHUH!
"Oh look! Eric fixed the intermittent crank/no start!"
Gatta love these rust bucket jobs!
It'll be back for that "intermittent crank/no start!"
Anyway, good job Mr. O. Ivan would be (no parts required) proud!
I love how you switched from one problem to another one. Nice fast broken wire find. I love your process of eliminations.
Love your sense of humor! Also really like that brake force tester. Could have used that back in my days in the bay. Keep up the great work
Ole Me Ma comes through again. She must have been one smart lady. By the way Junior, a fine video for us old folks.
Your wisecracking funny quips and general clowning around is exactly what we used to do at my old shop. I would so enjoy to sit back and BS with you I came through all the era’s of automobile Repair from the cars of the 60s and I’m still working on them today, learned feedback control carburetors, throttlebody injection, port fuel injection, Still working on them today at the ripe old age of 67! You truly are my kind of guy!
One of my co-workers used that wording, "take your time, im in no hurry" to a mechanic here in my town. His truck has been sitting there for a year and a half and he's to chicken to call them and see whats up.. I find it so comical because you NEVER tell a mechanic that, I learned that very early on from you Eric
It's always a learning experience watching your videos even for a retired auto electrician thank you so much for keeping my brain working as I try to solve the problem as you are doing so👍
These types of videos are informative as well as entertaining. I got the opportunity to mess with fuses, and their sockets, this past weekend. My mower won't charge the battery and I thought I would check fuses, (no wiring diagram available). They were very dirty so I pulled each one out individually and then scraped the contacts. Started it up and put through its paces, only to have it die in about 10.2 seconds. With the key on removed the fuses and put them back in. With one of them I heard the fuel pump click on. Restarted and off I went. Thank you sir.
I love watching you work. I always learn something. Thank you for sharing as always.
I've noticed a few of your videos in the past how you've spotted the crusty or broken wires, that's a good gift to have! Great video as always and keep up the good work.
I Think you should get an award for the best mechanical skills on you tube. You always amaze me with your skill and knowledge and how your able to find the problems where otherrs just tossed parts after it.
I’m never disappointed when you post a video!
I wanted to tell you that I'm a fairly new subscriber . I love your electrical process thinking analysis. Although mine has always been in the industrial HVAC trade and in A/C voltage. Although some control valves were 0 - 10 VDC. 0 being fully closed and 10 v being fully open. Thanks for your videos and know that your followers appreciate them. I'm retired now so they are very entertaining.
FAN, IN IDAHO
Mr. O, I maintain an extensive list of quotes and you feature very prominently in that list. Thank you for all your memorable quotes!
Great Video. It's amazing that you still have your sanity.
Very good old style craftsmanship. I bought a 2009 Silverado 2500HD low km’s in Panama. 1st thing you figure out here, mechanics like to cut wires and only “finger-twisting” them together. No tape or shrink pvc to isolate the wires. I did actually retire here 3 years ago. Thought f just pay a couple of dollars to the shop if something comes up. You are lucky here if your car or truck doesn’t burn down or the mechanics break something, they should not touch at all. Now. After learning my lessons, I started to buy all tools and fix it myself. That’s in the end even cheaper. - Had my truck in for erratically not starting. Burned out connection box because one of this twisted blank connections touch metal. Paid $450 to get my truck back with all error messages on the dashboard. - Right. Next day, I was under the dashboard, in the engine bay myself. Clearing out all codes and messages - except the trailer brake service message. Tomorrow I check if the mechanic pulled off the connector on the switch on the dashboard 1st thing in the morning. - Thanks for the detailed information on this video, sir!
Another day in the “salt belt “ & I was ready to lose my marbles too ! Good work Eric !
I had a reverse light out and it turned out to be a broken wire. Up above the headliner! I was able to trace it thanks to all your videos! It still took ages to fix it and get it all back together. I can't imagine how much of this stuff you deal with every day!
Eric you made this gentleman very happy with your humor and professionalism. I referred this guy to you as my electrical skills are not on the level yours are. I told him there is nothing mr O cant figure out and he drove 2 hours to see you. At the same time I learned something and the customer did too. Great video Eric thanks for sharing.
Love the video, we are diesel mechanics for FedEx and our service truck is a 2009 Chevy 2500HD. This video helped. What we loved is that we do the same thing you do, say the same things, and love what we do as well. There need to be more people like you sharing the knowledge, and taking pride in their work. Your not alone out there, so keep on truckin.
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I learn so much from your content, Erik!... And always with a smile on my face. Thx bud
That’s what she said !
Corrosion is such a common problem, particularly anywhere they use salt like an asphalt resurfacing tool. In wiring and this goes back decades it can cause weak grounds that can lead to all kinds of sketchy glitches that will lead to wild accusations by your junior mechanic at the dealer. The dealer will typically just cob a hillbilly solution together and then integrate it to your car/truck and return the vehicle to you: except now it has cobby wiring. SEE: Trailer brake module fixes from previous wrench puller wannabes.
Tracking down Electrical glitches and failures is the #1 failure in modern automobiles simply because the modern car has so much MORE wiring than they used to 50 yrs ago.
You sir are a genius when it comes to tracking down these faults. Electrical problems is the most common fault and it is also the most improperly repaired automotive break down in today's cars, often costing the customer thousands in the process. Tracking down electrical issues is a true art form, and that folks is WHY there are automotive Electrical rebuild shops, that is their specialty and that is what they do.
Eric is an Electrical Wizard amongst common mechanics when it comes to finding the sources of these gremlins that live in the modern automobile, hats of to you sir. You triumph where most R+R (Remove and Replace) dealer mechanics FAIL, they usually just fully load the "Parts Cannon" mostly because the dealer has a full inventory of parts to load the parts cannon with. Brilliant work sir.
Once competed in a technician challenge through my employer at the time and the Eaton rep bugged the fuse panel for the automated transmission by doing exactly that removed 1 leg of the fuse but my “Memaw” taught me to always remove and inspect the fuse great video! I hope they’re some up and coming techs that are really paying attention to your videos we all can learn and refresh our noodles
Amazing work Eric O!!! Thanks for the education from SO many angles!!!
You have a good schnozz for finding broken wires Eric now that is a gift you know!
You’re awesome! I always get a kick out of watching you and your comments.
I got more than one customer driving around with twisted legs on the fuses and relays. They don't want to replace the fuse box, and it's still working.
Good to see you Eric haven't seen a flick from you in a short time.
Your electrical diagnostic skills are unmatched Eric. Clearly self proclaimed "technicians" at area shops, including dealerships are simply parts replacers. Every time a parts replacement doesn't cure the problem, they raise their hands and give up! Or as one of your recent videos shown a dealer said "you need an entire engine harness lady". Why, because they don't have the knowledge or is looking for that quick fix to save labor costs. Those poor customers always end up at your shop for a reasonable final repair. You put those "techs" to shame!!!! Great work sir!
Very smart diagnosis. Came to you quickly because you’ve been there before. Impressive
Mechanic number 4, FIXED
Your not bragging, when you good your good that’s why I watch you to get those little pearls of wisdom to put in my treasure chest.
Love your work and time that u put into these repairs
I would of never thought that a low mileage vehicles would have a rush problem, but since you mentioned it, it makes sense. Thanks Eric
You're the king of the rust belt, Mr. O, it's another twisted wire curiosity 🤣😂 You're a sharp one!
WHEW! Good save on the no start Eric! Thumbs UP man!👍 I have GM fuel pump fixer that I keep hang on the wall in my shop. It is a chunk of Maple Firewood! A few whacks with that will usually get it going again LOL
The old “ever since you fixed my Trailer Brake Control Module, the truck doesn’t run ! Oh wait … haha. Another gem !! Thanks for taking us along for ride.
love ur videos... thanks to me watching u I was able to fix the "oh so common broken ground wire" on a 2000 civic powe lock switch... it was broken in the harness thru the. door to body.
just spliced it to the power window switch ground.... and works like new...
have a great weekend
Love to see your enthusiasm back. Seemed kind of down for awhile. For someone who hated school your a great teacher, you learned something since then lol
You can tell he hated school cuz cars is all he knows.Ask him the capitol of columbia and he wouldnt have a clue.
Exactly what I was looking for. I found the wire, but I don’t have the 40 amp fuse. You are my hero 👍
I was excited to see your broken/corroded wire... But wait... There is still have a video left. I have watched numerous cooking & woodworking videos over the years... You are no different. Different problem, Same process. Thanks Mr. O!!!
Eric, As always educational. Thank you. As a car guy, I left Western NY early on for good ol' salt free Alabama.
Eric O, thanks for the fuse lesson, very appreciated!
Thank you for all the great tips Eric
Thank you Eric. I never miss a video. You are my favorite CZcamsr. Cheers!
South Main Auto.. Yep got burned one time a long time ago. Since then I always check for power on both sides of the fuse and then pull the fuse to make sure both legs of the fuse are there.. Like you said it's funny until it's you, then it's not funny..
Great work Erik O.
Great video. Suspense, plot twist, resolution. Eff Netflix! I need to binge watch some SMA.
Well its good to see it even happens to the great Eric O 😁😁 we've all been there and had that one car that refuses to leave the garage!! Brilliant diagnostic skills as always. You mentioned you're lucky or words similar its got nothing to do with it your years of skills and knowledge allow you to almost know where the problem is already and thats what people pay for. Great video as always just wish you had the time to do more 👌👌
Love your videos! Your turn of phrases keeps me in stitches!😂 keep em comin!
True legend! Learn something new everyday on this channel!
It feel it is time too get rid of this truck. I am grateful that you were able to finally fix the issue he had at hand. As well as solve a new problem with a temporary problem. It is my hope that the customer was not to upset with you for finding the new issue.
I have a 2009 GMC SIERRA 1500 with the same issue. I replaced the trailer brake controller but that didn't fix. I checked the fuses first and they are good and I hooked it up to a trailer and all of the lights worked. Some videos mentioned a dirty connector back at the module so that is my next stop. Thanks for the video.
Eric. The best video I have seen that addresses my trailer break control module issue and the rest of the video where Shi* happens with the fuel pump. The way you step by step narrow down the issue. I have a similar issue but have only 8 volts at the TBCM and 12.4 out of the fuse box fuse. Has to be in the line somewhere from box to TBCM. Working on that after the rain stops.
Again, Great video and description.
"So, we beat the shit out of his fuel pump for no reason" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
at least it won't mess with us any more lol
It "fell down the stairs"...
He taught it whose boss...!
Amber Heard got some of that fuel pump
When in doubt kick it's ass.
Makes me appreciate my 42 dodge all the more, and the 71 chevy too~Thanks much
LOL. I thought something was going to fall off when the man started pounding on the gas tank cover.
It did " RUST' LOL.
I really appreciate you. Have learned a bunch of great stuff watching. Thanks from rusty PA.
Awesome video as always 👌 (thanks for posting all these videos)
Your videos always make me glad i live down south ,and also glad i'm only occasionally a "mechanic". 😅
He's very smart. And very quick. Including the thinking that goes along with narrating as you go and making a video all simultaneously.
I could have done that. It just would have just taken me hours( many many hours).
Never get cheated on your repair videos. 👍👍👍