Just came across your video and SUBSCRIBED.Now i got another great channel right along with Scannerdanner,South Main Auto Repair,Pine Hollow Diagnostics plus a couple more.
Didn’t know you and Paul were friendly with each other. I’m not surprised you both have great teaching methods. Maybe it’s time to re subscribe to QM, was having issues some time back shortly after you setup your own channel with finding your new videos. Great to see you back on my screen.
I started to look at fuel trims and o2 data exclusively in global. I noticed that some Nissans don't update LTFT on global, which I think is really odd. Their native trim is Alpha, which is basically total trim and is fast to respond to changes, but I don't get the global issue. I am a diag tech at a Nissan dealer and have seen this a lot, across different scan tools, but I thought certain pids were required, but maybe I am mistaken there. Keep up the good videos!
Great content as usual Matt. Never saw LTFT act like that. Very odd. Haven't finished the video yet just thought I'd mention that. I've got an 05 3.0L DOHC Duratec V-6 so I'll keep this in mind. Good to see you again buddy.
My experience of pre 2004 ford vehicles is that they were ODB1 and in transition to ODB2 reporting standards. Typical early Ford issue for early ford ODB software implementations. There was an early PC based scan tool Ford ODB reader that used to work more reliably. Ford used their own dedicated ODB tool for those ODB1 programmed early 200's vehicles.
Really? That’s hard to imagine Because OBD2 was standardized in 1996. What ford vehicle was OBD1 in 1997 to 2006?? There shouldn’t be a single one that I am aware.
FYI the oil pressure sensor on these fords sends a binomial signal to the gage, either there is pressure or there isn’t. The gage cluster will read normal if there is any measurable pressure. When you turn the engine on the rise in the gage cluster isn’t pressure building in the system, it’s actually a product of the gage design. So the pressure may only be 5 psi when it should be 15 so, the gage reads the same. Your client may want to investigate that oil pressure code further.
It would have been hilarious if somewhere in this dilemma, you called Uncle Rob for some advice. I could actually see that working well with some of the surprise jokes in your previous DIY videos.
I believe Chrysler started in 03 with that, at least on Jeeps. My 02 with a 4.7 had a functioning gauge, my 04 does not. The tell is the wiring going to the sensor, 2 wires is a real gauge, 1 wire indicates the "idiot gauge". I changed over to a mechanical gauge which of course moves all over. That is the reason they changed it, people complaining about it moving thinking there was a problem.
The rubber elbow hose for the pcv valve goes bad on the back of the intake manifold. Seems to be a common problems on most newer fords with that elbow rubber hose. It's got a 1/2 inch inlet at the manifold and necks down to 3/8 inch going to pcv valve.
Yeah, I’ll cut that out. NOT! LOLOLOL! Great to see your partner checking out your filming process. How about THANK YOU FOR THE COFFEE. YOU’RE THE BEST!?
QUESTION: Matt, 2009 Holden Commador aka Pontiac G8 3.6 liter D.O.C. vehicle has a miss at idle, scanned at O’rielys auto parts store, scan showed a misfire on cylinder 1 and 5. I replaced coil packs on 1 and 5 also replaced all 6 plugs, I know dumb ass, anyway car still has a miss. I scanned the car after the parts change and showed a miss on cylinder 1 and 5. I pulled the plug on 5 and it was wet with fuel not oil. I did a compression test on that cylinder was 150psi. I’m stumped, I know these engines are notorious for timing chain failures I’m thinking this problem is due to an electrical problem? What do you think Matt?
What is the signal voltage on the ignition- is there ground side control? Is there control on injectors? If so what is the voltage showing? What is the compression on other cylinders is it also 150?
I have a Ford (2003 Taurus ohv flex fuel) and nothing happened even when I directed propane straight into the vacuum lines. Reminds me of this. Does anyone have ANY idea why????
@@SchrodingersBox I was putting it before the throttle. 😊 But still, I had trouble getting it to do anything wherever I put it. I ended up firing the parts cannon (sorry) and replaced the ignition coil. And it worked. 🙏 I don't take firing the parts cannon lightly and I only did it after I noticed 1-2 Sparks were very weak. It also made a ticking sound with 1-2 wires removed (short inside?). This was after many weeks of watching your videos, monitoring fuel trims, and pretending to know what I was doing. Whatever. It worked and made a HUGE difference. I've had to replace 5 ignition coils across 4 vehicles in the past 7 years. I don't know what it is with me and them. 🤔😒
When doing drivability I always like to double check with global obd2. Some oems have really odd strategy and global obd2 won’t allow an oem to pick and choose what values they read or names of pids. Just curious if you would repeat the test with global obd2 to see if it changes your reading. I’m going to go try what Paul said with driving a car with an induced lean condition.
@@SchrodingersBox well that’s answers that question. I’ve been playing with my scan tools on known good vehicles and I’ve found some differences between global and manufacturer specific sides. Thanks for sharing that nugget of info.
@@SchrodingersBox you suggested it i think in the video. The ecm starts after a power cycle from scratch as it is powered up for the very first time. Just what you do when your pc acts strangely.
I don’t see how that is going to do anything but I guess try it if you want. I wouldn’t do that though. It won’t change the inputs and that’s where the issue obviously is. Yes the pcm will start with zero’s fuel trim cell values however the inputs will simply put it right back to where it was before because we know they are real inputs.
Off topic. Long time sub here. Uve helped out a few times so figured id ask one more lol. Buick 3800 series 2. Batt at 12.6. doesnt seem to be a parasitic draw. Cleaned all cables except starter cable. Is 15v at start up too high? After 5 mins sits at 14.8 14.9 and kinda tapers after an hour or so down to 14.6. thought regulator. Replaced with a junk yard alternator and still the same. Is this normal or could u point me in a direction.
Looks just a tiny bit above normal but depends how many accessories are on. I would verify by looking at the voltage from the battery terminal vs the B+ from the alternator itself.
@@SchrodingersBox im reading 15.1 at the b terminal and this is with no accessories. Day time running lights is all and sometimes the air ride suspension clicks on. It hold the same voltage or drops .2 but goes right back up to 14.9v. i did notice the positive battery cable going to the battery (under the seat) was definitely partially crushed by something at one point in time but no rips in the wire insulation. Could that maybe drawing to much voltage? Appreciate the feedback as always.
@@joecraigslist9467 batt seems fine but jus incase i put a Walmart batt in and same deal so quickly returned it.. that 15v jus doesnt sit well with me bc the battery is under the back seat where i have kids.
yeah actually you know what- I bet that’s it. look at the fuel trim numbers at start of video when I accidentally entered 2004. the numbers have decimals as they should. when I entered the correct year of 02 (or so I thought it was correct just from the VIN) the numbers are all whole integers. clearly the year is affecting data interpretation. man I will check that when I return!!!
Hahaha best first 3 minutes ever... "you will cut that out, right?", "Yes, I'll cut that out" 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
Schrödinger box is the best automotive diagnostic on youtube, science
Oh wow! Forgot all about you for a while! You’re still alive! 👍😂🔧🧰🚗
I havent forgotten about you hahaha- good to see your name back here. Yes I have been here all along. Come on back and catch up!
Good to see, and know you and Paul (Scanner)Danner are friends, cause i rely on you both when it comes to this kind of stuff!
Its just sad that i am not able, since last year, to reset my password for your website content.
oh that’s an easy fix man. go to the website and choose “contact us”. I have a website administrator who will fix this for you.
@@SchrodingersBox Much appreciated, Matt!
Just came across your video and SUBSCRIBED.Now i got another great channel right along with Scannerdanner,South Main Auto Repair,Pine Hollow Diagnostics plus a couple more.
good to see you back, thought you'd dumped youtube. Always enjoyed your diagnosing and education events.
Welcome back! I have been here the whole time. Good to see your name again!!
Didn’t know you and Paul were friendly with each other. I’m not surprised you both have great teaching methods. Maybe it’s time to re subscribe to QM, was having issues some time back shortly after you setup your own channel with finding your new videos. Great to see you back on my screen.
You should come on back! there are lots of amazing videos since you left.
He’s like “um, i could really use a coffee?”. You’re a gentleman, Matt.
Always learning more from your videos...🤯
I am subscribed to his online class and to yours. I am trying to be a sponge.
Hey pretty cool your wife takes an interest in what your doing mine has never even been in my workshed.lol
He's always up to something out there 😆
Awesome to hear good old Scannerdanner helping out a fellow youtuber!!! He is the OG of the diag community for sure 😎
Right on!!!
Dang wish you still had a Snap On Franchise. after this experience I am ready to buy a Zeus lol.
@@SchrodingersBox Haha yes the Zeus is pretty bad ass lol. I wish I kept one before shutting down 😎
Paul is the man!
He is indeed!! I was really happy to have him on!
i accidentally clicked on this again and still laughed my arse off.
Some videos are even better the second time lol. Try rewatching the very first “cat vs trolls part 1” and it’s funnier now then it was 8 years ago!
Love your videos and your style! you're like the racoon around my house, comes in sneaky and eats all the cat food without a trace!!!
That is awesome!
I started to look at fuel trims and o2 data exclusively in global. I noticed that some Nissans don't update LTFT on global, which I think is really odd. Their native trim is Alpha, which is basically total trim and is fast to respond to changes, but I don't get the global issue. I am a diag tech at a Nissan dealer and have seen this a lot, across different scan tools, but I thought certain pids were required, but maybe I am mistaken there. Keep up the good videos!
Great content as usual Matt. Never saw LTFT act like that. Very odd. Haven't finished the video yet just thought I'd mention that. I've got an 05 3.0L DOHC Duratec V-6 so I'll keep this in mind. Good to see you again buddy.
So cool paul and mat
Nice job
My experience of pre 2004 ford vehicles is that they were ODB1 and in transition to ODB2
reporting standards. Typical early Ford issue for early ford ODB software implementations.
There was an early PC based scan tool Ford ODB reader that used to work more reliably. Ford used their own dedicated ODB tool for those ODB1 programmed early 200's vehicles.
Really? That’s hard to imagine Because OBD2 was standardized in 1996. What ford vehicle was OBD1 in 1997 to 2006?? There shouldn’t be a single one that I am aware.
Nice lifeline - Danner is the MANner!
Next time tell him you're having EVAP trouble codes 🙀🤣
I'm betting on a sluggish idle
control valve. I also think some crud on the MAF can give this condition.
This is probably my favorite CZcams channel
it’s among my top 10 lol.
Paul Danner is the best!!! I am on his premium website. Matt great video!! I am happy to see ya back Matt
Awesome! Thank you Robert. always nice to hear from you.
OnlyFans eh?
Hey just asking if youre planning on an update Covid19 video.
Good to see another vid here man! Good to see your young lady make an appearance as well 😎
Hey Jeff good to see you!!
FYI the oil pressure sensor on these fords sends a binomial signal to the gage, either there is pressure or there isn’t. The gage cluster will read normal if there is any measurable pressure. When you turn the engine on the rise in the gage cluster isn’t pressure building in the system, it’s actually a product of the gage design. So the pressure may only be 5 psi when it should be 15 so, the gage reads the same. Your client may want to investigate that oil pressure code further.
This is astonishingly common.
Instrumentational fraud!
It would have been hilarious if somewhere in this dilemma, you called Uncle Rob for some advice. I could actually see that working well with some of the surprise jokes in your previous DIY videos.
Some Chrysler’s do the same thing with transmission temperature, you’ve got to be in R or D for the data pid to update.
I believe Chrysler started in 03 with that, at least on Jeeps. My 02 with a 4.7 had a functioning gauge, my 04 does not. The tell is the wiring going to the sensor, 2 wires is a real gauge, 1 wire indicates the "idiot gauge". I changed over to a mechanical gauge which of course moves all over. That is the reason they changed it, people complaining about it moving thinking there was a problem.
The rubber elbow hose for the pcv valve goes bad on the back of the intake manifold. Seems to be a common problems on most newer fords with that elbow rubber hose. It's got a 1/2 inch inlet at the manifold and necks down to 3/8 inch going to pcv valve.
the engine has no vacuum leaks though.
Spark plug leaking about to blow up.Number one problem of Ford triton engine.
I also have problems with Fords not counting a misfires until you put it in gear and load it up or drive it
Yeah, I’ll cut that out. NOT! LOLOLOL! Great to see your partner checking out your filming process. How about THANK YOU FOR THE COFFEE. YOU’RE THE BEST!?
Should've phoned Scotty Kilmer, doh!
ROTFLMAO!!!!!! oh man I wish I had said I tried that first or something. that would have been hilarious hahahaha. awesome comment lol
@@SchrodingersBox Scotty would have replaced something.
QUESTION: Matt, 2009 Holden Commador aka Pontiac G8 3.6 liter D.O.C.
vehicle has a miss at idle, scanned at O’rielys auto parts store, scan showed a
misfire on cylinder 1 and 5.
I replaced coil packs on 1 and 5 also replaced all 6 plugs, I know dumb ass, anyway car still has a miss. I scanned the car after the parts change and showed a miss on cylinder 1 and 5. I pulled the plug on 5 and it was wet with fuel not oil. I did a compression test on that cylinder was 150psi. I’m stumped, I know these engines are notorious for timing chain failures I’m thinking this problem is due to an electrical problem? What do you think Matt?
What is the signal voltage on the ignition- is there ground side control? Is there control on injectors? If so what is the voltage showing? What is the compression on other cylinders is it also 150?
It's because the headlights are fogged, of course.
Always fix the most obvious thing first! Hurdy-durdy-doo!
hahaha good to see you back here man!!
Tough one !
hysterical.
I'd have been stumped as well, haha. What a weird thing to not adjust LTFT in park.
It doesnt have LTFT because Ford's engineers have no need for it as they're engines are perfect😂 great video sir
Found on road Dead
Waiting on a toe from Chevy 🤣😎
I have a Ford (2003 Taurus ohv flex fuel) and nothing happened even when I directed propane straight into the vacuum lines.
Reminds me of this. Does anyone have ANY idea why????
possible you put it into a vacuum line that’s solenoid controlled?
@@SchrodingersBox I was putting it before the throttle. 😊 But still, I had trouble getting it to do anything wherever I put it.
I ended up firing the parts cannon (sorry) and replaced the ignition coil. And it worked. 🙏
I don't take firing the parts cannon lightly and I only did it after I noticed 1-2 Sparks were very weak. It also made a ticking sound with 1-2 wires removed (short inside?). This was after many weeks of watching your videos, monitoring fuel trims, and pretending to know what I was doing.
Whatever. It worked and made a HUGE difference.
I've had to replace 5 ignition coils across 4 vehicles in the past 7 years. I don't know what it is with me and them. 🤔😒
When doing drivability I always like to double check with global obd2. Some oems have really odd strategy and global obd2 won’t allow an oem to pick and choose what values they read or names of pids. Just curious if you would repeat the test with global obd2 to see if it changes your reading. I’m going to go try what Paul said with driving a car with an induced lean condition.
yeah there is a point I drove with it in generic. still no LTFT.
@@SchrodingersBox well that’s answers that question. I’ve been playing with my scan tools on known good vehicles and I’ve found some differences between global and manufacturer specific sides. Thanks for sharing that nugget of info.
The oil pressure "gauge" is not really a gauge. If the oil pressure is above about 7 psig, the "gauge will read mid-scale.
yes that’s true. many are just dummy lights in disguise.
The name of that scan tool?
Power down and power up ecm?
Sorry I don't follow--- what would that do?
@@SchrodingersBox you suggested it i think in the video. The ecm starts after a power cycle from scratch as it is powered up for the very first time. Just what you do when your pc acts strangely.
I don’t see how that is going to do anything but I guess try it if you want. I wouldn’t do that though. It won’t change the inputs and that’s where the issue obviously is. Yes the pcm will start with zero’s fuel trim cell values however the inputs will simply put it right back to where it was before because we know they are real inputs.
The 5 thumbs down are discount auto parts store owners. 😆
Matt, you should grow that natural neck sweater aka a mullet, 😆
hahaha. man I used to rock a killer mullet back in the day!!!!
haha We all know another troll destroying video will be coming, slide a picture of you with a mullet in that video 😆
Hey
Professor
Where
You
Been
👍👍
I been around! Just busy with a project shown on the pay channel.
@@SchrodingersBox I already know
Which software is that one are you using?
it’s called Autoenginuity.
How've you been man?
I’ve been good. don’t recall you being here before- screen name change perhaps?
Excellent diagnosis tec. Nice. Video. Maetro. Saludes noel matute
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Off topic. Long time sub here. Uve helped out a few times so figured id ask one more lol. Buick 3800 series 2. Batt at 12.6. doesnt seem to be a parasitic draw. Cleaned all cables except starter cable. Is 15v at start up too high? After 5 mins sits at 14.8 14.9 and kinda tapers after an hour or so down to 14.6. thought regulator. Replaced with a junk yard alternator and still the same. Is this normal or could u point me in a direction.
Looks just a tiny bit above normal but depends how many accessories are on. I would verify by looking at the voltage from the battery terminal vs the B+ from the alternator itself.
@@SchrodingersBox im reading 15.1 at the b terminal and this is with no accessories. Day time running lights is all and sometimes the air ride suspension clicks on. It hold the same voltage or drops .2 but goes right back up to 14.9v. i did notice the positive battery cable going to the battery (under the seat) was definitely partially crushed by something at one point in time but no rips in the wire insulation. Could that maybe drawing to much voltage? Appreciate the feedback as always.
Bad battery?
It's a buick thing, bc my regal GS idles around 14.6-15v also and mine is a full build at 400whp😎
@@joecraigslist9467 batt seems fine but jus incase i put a Walmart batt in and same deal so quickly returned it.. that 15v jus doesnt sit well with me bc the battery is under the back seat where i have kids.
I know what it is.
and that would be….??
@@SchrodingersBox it’s a Ford.
Love your videos but I hate my car
I am Professor 5.4 2v.....Will watch with great attention. Your wife is cute.
Oh. No. Contact buzz again judging from hair.
Hahaha I don’t get my hair cut as often since covid because I travel less.
Maybe it's not a Ford
So actually you may have something there- could the be an aftermarket PCM or something??
@@SchrodingersBox Or a PCM from a different year motor
yeah actually you know what- I bet that’s it.
look at the fuel trim numbers at start of video when I accidentally entered 2004. the numbers have decimals as they should. when I entered the correct year of 02 (or so I thought it was correct just from the VIN) the numbers are all whole integers. clearly the year is affecting data interpretation.
man I will check that when I return!!!
@@SchrodingersBox That might explain the windshield wiper fluid ,door ajar, air bag lights being lit. Did you get the lights to go out?