'20 Ford Escape - EVAP Vent Circuit Code P0446 - Green & Crusty

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In this video I have a look at a customer's 2020 Ford Escape with the big 1.5 turbo that has an engine light on with a P0446 "Evaporative Emission Control System (EVAP) Vent Control Circuit." It also has a couple of other EVAP codes that popped up at the same time. Let's see what the issue is.
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@cnchess 6 месяцев назад

I love the joy you get when pissing off the RU-vid Trolls. Always good to see Mrs. O too.

@2405jacko 6 месяцев назад

I love it when Eric is roasting the trolls, it's freaking awesome!!

@douglash3129 6 месяцев назад

Hi Mrs. O. We miss you!!😉

@Timkasa82 6 месяцев назад

Flip the car upside-down, this made my day. Thank you

@cypeman8037 6 месяцев назад

“Got to flip the car upside down” 😂😂😂 I had to pause the video while I digested that.

@LesReeves 6 месяцев назад

Yep had me giggling too.

@miss_sapphire 6 месяцев назад

Same 😂😂

@dongivens6818 5 месяцев назад

It was a slow burn for me. I chuckled, then 30 seconds later it hit me again and I chuckled. Then a couple minutes later, I laughed. Then I looked at the comments and laughed again.

@jordanvargovich 6 месяцев назад

Ok the turbo sound effects made this video a gem from the gate lmao

@65bugnut 6 месяцев назад

No better way to start my day, than a coffee, and a video from SMA. If you aren't having fun, you're working.

@wespotter6985 6 месяцев назад

In an age of free everything.It's a breath of fresh air to see Eric.Working hard to provide an important service to the community

@bcad4066 6 месяцев назад

Free everything? Where do you live where everything is free? I want to move there!

@malcolmyoung7866 5 месяцев назад

Scotland… where I live… It’s free… But not everything is actually ‘free’..

@bruceinskeep6203 6 месяцев назад

Although your vids are great ,we always appreciate Mrs O coming to save the day

@tpanther9567 6 месяцев назад

Ivan should be proud of you, no parts required.

@2aminitials 5 месяцев назад

But instead Ivan is probably ashamed of Eric because he used butt connectors.

@wayneflittner4970 6 месяцев назад

Not sure why I get sucked into watching you diagnose car problems. Too bad the car repair world doesn't have more guys like you that diagnose things instead of just parts swappers.

@jeffchimileski6283 6 месяцев назад

Auto makers should pay you a consulting fee for your excellent diagnosis. You are a very good role model for others to follow.

@donmunro144 6 месяцев назад

In a way, they do pay him. They keep building junk to ensure job security.

@rhoptry 6 месяцев назад

Oh jeez, what a good one! Green crusties, "get a tissue ready", hot chocolate in the bay, Mrs. O just up from a nap, not making the segue given 'engineer" as lead-in. I'm watching this one again.

@rickwhepley3377 6 месяцев назад

Another shop would have installed a new vent valve, then the purge, then a new cannister valve, then charged you to smoke it, might even have dropped the tank to "inspect" the sending unit. The world is filled with parts cannon changers but few can actually perform a diagnostic on the circuit. Good work Eric O, even without the glasses you found it.

@KennyBaltz 6 месяцев назад

The other shop would have also scratched the roof when they flipped it upside down to work on it per instructions!!! Have a great day Rick. -KB

@Paul1958R 6 месяцев назад

Ford dealer would have quoted a new PCM at $4500

@FranciscoJimenez-bb7fk 6 месяцев назад

Dirt and debris ? Time for the shop vacoom😆

@bradhaines3142 6 месяцев назад

fuck electrical

@stuckinmygarage6220 6 месяцев назад

💯

@michiganracer1181 6 месяцев назад

Not sure where the fear of king cobras comes from but it was hilarious..😎 you have a knack for making something that would be absolutely boring to watch very entertaining and educational for us diy’ers. Thanks!

@dave_n8pu 6 месяцев назад

Sipping my coffee, eating a breakfast sandwich, watching Mr O's video, equals a pretty good start to the day.

@OtisPlunk 6 месяцев назад

… was waiting for: “Why don’t you engineer a response down there in the comment section…” 🙂 Nice money shot! Always nice when Mrs. O makes an appearance.

@athletikonaol 6 месяцев назад

We like to see Mrs O because then we know all is right with the world. Plus, she has great suggestions.

@stusims1702 6 месяцев назад

I'm no engineer, but I am a genuine Mr. Fix-it. 😊 Green crusties just don't have a chance with you sniffing around, Mr O. SMA is where automotive problems cease to be. Always a pleasure seeing the quality of your work. And if a troll gets a little bit tweeked, that’s a good day, too. 😅

@bensmith6051 6 месяцев назад

Eric O straight killin’ it on content lately. My guy is the money shot whisperer.

@lvsqcsl 6 месяцев назад

You know, Eric, it just goes to show how powerful your channel is as a platform. I would be willing to bet some engineer at Ford saw the videos you posted and immediately got the idea to move the battery to afford better service on these Ford Escapes. GREAT VIDEO!

@RJJ6129 6 месяцев назад

That’s because he’s an influencer!😂

@huntley513 6 месяцев назад

I bet you are correct Sir. Although I bet the engineer goes to work and asks for a raise saying I conducted a survey and out of 1000 people they all said I love the car, it's perfect (sarcasm) I just wish you would move the battery,,,and bam he is a hero

@lvsqcsl 6 месяцев назад

@@huntley513 Absolutely! I couldn't agree more!

@eltonyancey6426 6 месяцев назад

I've had a 13 & 17 . took too long to move it. Don't know if I will get another one.

@jdraupp 6 месяцев назад

While I love Eric O, I somehow doubt that a video he released in 2024 influenced the engineering of a vehicle built about 5 years before that release.

@W62315 6 месяцев назад

Getting a bit saucy putting the money shot in the thumbnail, eh? Think about the children!

@wallingj68 6 месяцев назад

Between that and looking for the crack AFTER the money shot seems to be a bit out of order.

@mikerichardson60 6 месяцев назад

Eric is obviously a fan of Ave's channel. I knew exactly what he wanted to say. lol

@joedurso5192 6 месяцев назад

Great comment …lol

@stuckinmygarage6220 6 месяцев назад

😂

@remogaggi82 6 месяцев назад

NSFW

@phillperry487 6 месяцев назад

Another excellent vid mate

@blockage86 6 месяцев назад

Is it too early to have a cocktail while watching a moneyshot? 🍻🥃🍸 I think not! Bravo Eric O!

@bobmanzi7712 6 месяцев назад

she never looks rough, great stuff thanks.

@blackscotydog 6 месяцев назад

"My favorite part of the day...pissin people off"......Classic Eric O.

@rickcoleman8903 6 месяцев назад

I feel fortunate as one of the RU-vid people being brought along always educational.

@James-dm6ey 6 месяцев назад

Hey Eric; tech tip; I use a seam splitter from a sewing kit to open up harnesses. Cuts the tape without risking cutting insulation of the wires.

@terryskinner9466 6 месяцев назад

Checking the ground and power usually gets that sniffer going in the right direction! Great job Eric! You make it look too easy‼️

@jordanvargovich 6 месяцев назад

If that is Mrs O looking rough then Eric is the luckiest man on earth lol

@thatdave86 5 месяцев назад

He got away with it too,the hot chocolate may have ended up in certain places,he lucky 😅

@RonBuning 5 месяцев назад

I is an engineer and just love the way Eric diagnoses and narrows down the problem. I fixed an overheat situation in a Camry after watching a video. Good ole thermostat!! Makes me happy to live in SoCal where we don't have an opportunity to accumulate mud or salt!!

@brucewalker1908 5 месяцев назад

Hi Eric want to thank you for your videos on repairing 4 wheel drive trucks. Took mine in and mechanic said I need a new transfere case. All the problem was a 15 amp fuse had blown. With out your video I would have never known where to look. You saved me thousands of dollars. THANK YOU

@brucejones2354 6 месяцев назад

" how did my big fat nose miss that"...... because you don't see with your nose, that's why ! I just Really love watchiing these videos from Eric.

@markbulva4188 6 месяцев назад

Hey Eric O just wanted to say I’ve learned so much about the non mechanical side of vehicles from watching your channel and you are a great mechanic. I couldn’t get your quality of work anywhere I live so don’t worry about the intenet warriors. Most cant change their own tires

@joeacfalle2380 6 месяцев назад

Eric O’s “Mighty Fine Glasses” a must tool as we get younger…🤭

@stephenbierlein2517 6 месяцев назад

Great job as always. The best down to earth car repair person. No bull. Unlike a lot of other creatures. Have a great day.

@chiparooo 6 месяцев назад

Man, you made that look easy! Great job. Thanks for sharing!

@toddbartlett8817 6 месяцев назад

Love the Mrs O cameos. Good job Eric. We do not see these issues in the lower mainland. Only if the customer does alot of winter activity in the mountains. We do repair a ton of rodent chew damage all year.

@Redial2416 6 месяцев назад

Another great video. Love the banter between you and Mrs. O.

@zeke1eod 6 месяцев назад

Let the haters hate. Your shop, your repair lol. I've used crimp connectors professionally since 1989. Jeez, people let it go. Stay safe, and God bless

@Ghauster 6 месяцев назад

I love the crimp and seal connectors. Such an improvement over a standard connector for automotive use.

@zeke1eod 6 месяцев назад

@Ghauster I used to use crimp and seal, with heat shrink, then tape, then loom, and then more tape, just to piss people off 🤣

@mauricegd 6 месяцев назад

😂😂😂😂😂😂@@zeke1eod

@throttlebottle5906 5 месяцев назад

crimp connectors suck, but they're better than "wifi" connections. lol

@robiecarmichael9958 6 месяцев назад

Great video and diagnostic as always. Thank you for taking us along. Much appreciated. Have a great weekend

@rcf8367 6 месяцев назад

👍 Another great bird dog hunt for finding the broken wire!

@IOSALive 6 месяцев назад

South Main Auto LLC, This video is fantastic! I liked it a lot!

@devttyUSB0 6 месяцев назад

@11:45 the stone in the palm of your hand thing, i felt that man, i felt that. :P

@ParkerDunne 6 месяцев назад

Since I've started watching your videos it has really accelerated my diagnostic capabilities and I'm sure I'm not the only one, but I hit a wall with resistance in wires and was struggling to wrap my head around it when you have full voltage then plug a module in and the voltage drops, now I understand that resistance can't handle load and that was all thanks to you but I noticed you don't have any videos teaching that lesson with a multi meter you just go straight for the test load and prove it candle handle the load, so please Mr. O make a video for the next young fella bc when I was trying to figure it out I went straight to your videos digging for guidance! Love you! Thanks for the lessons!

@PhillipBailey 6 месяцев назад

very good demonstration! Nice to see I'm not the only dirt road salt eating tech. I would have followed up with a purge and seal test as well. It only takes a few minutes. Its possible the current circuit code was preventing the vent solenoid bidirectional test.

@ralphwatten2426 6 месяцев назад

You "am" a good mechanic. Champion O' Chia! Thanks Mr. O.

@lvsqcsl 6 месяцев назад

Eric, most people are presbyoptic by age 45. Since you were born in 1979 you will be that age this year. I think you should accept that. GREAT VIDEO!

@tomd5010 6 месяцев назад

I bet Ford saved at least .01 per vehicle by not covering that gap in the wiring cover. Always providing value to the customer!

@stangaston9033 6 месяцев назад

Mrs. O looking good as usual.

@glenherbert7606 5 месяцев назад

Always good when Mrs. O stops in.

@spelunkerd 6 месяцев назад

This is a lot like the debate about epoxy covered rebar. When it first came out people logically thought it would prevent water contact with the steel and slow rust. What happened is water found its way in, and the epoxy prevented it from draining or evaporating away. So, rust happened just as often, despite the extra expense of the epoxy. The epoxy also had a way of concealing rust making it harder to identify. Plastic covered body parts are in the same category, they are cosmetic barriers that hold dirt and moisture against vulnerable parts.

@SimiNelsonFamily 6 месяцев назад

I’ve never seen so many green crusty broken wires as I have on your channel. Here in the PRC (Calif.) we routinely drive cars a lot longer than your “Old rotted cars” and just don’t have those problems. Great work again!

@craigwalker6513 6 месяцев назад

Mrs O has the toughest Job , supervising you

@mjmcomputers 6 месяцев назад

Your turbo sounds are always spot on.

@arnemalmkvist8553 6 месяцев назад

You are hawk eye Some green here on cabel From a young man (68) in Sweden I have learn a lot from you to find electric things and grounding and green things around cabels Thanks 👌

@LesReeves 6 месяцев назад

Could have I am an old experienced broken wire spotter Cheers Mr O you are the best.

@tywebb355 6 месяцев назад

Another A+ video !! I like the new battery placement. Not thrilled with the fuzzy cardboard

@RM..... 6 месяцев назад

If i was local to SMA id just bring my truck to him for all the maintenance,because id trust him to work on it.Nice job as always Eric and Mrs.O 😁

@TimfromAlabama 6 месяцев назад

Those covers underneath are issues for everyone who does dirt roads. My old 04 GMC Z71 had skid plates underneath it...someone opted for upgrade, thick ones, thank goodness cause I slid those things many times when a dirt road fell out from underneath me..loggers tore up those roads I hunted on to the point, at times, you went down a road for from 1/3 mile to over 4 miles, tires digging in, underneath belly scrubbing along as you ran thru the old ruts. Anyway, after one very muddy hunting season, I took my old Z in for an oil change. Young kid, bless his heart, raises it up on the lift, starts removing the skid plate to get to the oil drain, SPLAT...huge Alabama red clay mud wad the size of your head falls right ON his face. Swearing, yelling, all the expected sounds came from the service bay. Dude hadn't been working changing oil for more than a couple months maybe, and I come along and teach him the hard lesson to, LOOK before you drop covers....LOL. Service writer and 4 other tech in the shop come out where I am, laughing hysterically...I knew all of them personally for years...thanking me for the great lesson I just brought to the new guy. I bet he never did that again. Those skid plates can hold quite a large amount of mud when you drove in mud like I did, and many others, while on a hunting outing on a logging road. Watch the face and look before you just start dropping a cover...lesson learned...LOL. Cheers.

@davidkasperek3907 6 месяцев назад

Morning coffee with Eric and Vanessa.😊

@wdxwm300 6 месяцев назад

You always have great Videos an different models that is impressive and a little humor added I got a good chuckle The money light is on

@edwardhugus2772 6 месяцев назад

Mrs O, just in time to save the day....again..... You are one lucky guy.

@hotflashfoto 6 месяцев назад

"I'm no engineer, but I am intelligent regardless."

@joejohnson7097 6 месяцев назад

I've noticed in my years of turning wrenches, especially on the later models, the wire loom in some places the way it meets it has had the tendency to wear the insulation to expose the wire to get the good green crust or broken wire Thanks for the video

@stu8575 6 месяцев назад

Ta-Dah!! Congrats to Mrs O for the help!

@mikeyp1977 6 месяцев назад

Finally got my own “money shot” today. Faulty parking sensor wiring after a previous accident 👍🏻😁😁

@mikechiodetti4482 6 месяцев назад

The green crusties strike again. But wait! The "KING OF CRUSTIES KILLER" Mr. O to the rescue and the crusties are foiled again! (Audience applause at this point) All kidding aside...... GOOD ONE MR. O! Nice to see Mrs. O today.

@scannerlanier471 6 месяцев назад

I would have added.....Enter Mrs.O who gives him a smootch on the cheek while joyfully proclaiming "My hero" "Saving the world without a cape" (More audience applause and whistles) Camera fades, announcer says "tune in tomorrow for another money shot" then close out theme song begins to play, roll credits

@dwk5234 6 месяцев назад

Eric, you’re a diagnostician extraordinaire!

@miket1322 6 месяцев назад

i always look forward to how you weave in the transition part at the end of your videos. Always brings a smile to my face, but today I had to laugh out loud.

@redlock4004 6 месяцев назад

A new meaning to the term Green Vehicle. Some times green ain't so good.

@justthetip96 6 месяцев назад

Eric, the words you couldn’t get out is that you are an all around good guy who is brilliant.

@Stover1928 6 месяцев назад

Loved the video as always. You hunt crusty wires like a pig hunting truffles! I learn every time I watch.

@kj5190 6 месяцев назад

Along with the p0172 & p0175 codes, I also get the p0446 code on my ‘06 dodge ram 1500. Minding the rain, I will be looking for some green. Wouldn’t think down here in Texas it would be as prevalent but from all of your videos, you show sometimes the most simple solution beats throwing parts at it.

@joetiberio2771 5 месяцев назад

Eric, You Did It Again 👏👏👏👏 Bravo !!!

@truthsmiles 6 месяцев назад

Thanks to Mrs. O for suggesting the improvement to prevent the exact same thing from happening again!

@rael5469 6 месяцев назад

Eric you're an excellent electronics technician as well as a all around auto mechanic.

@HarryVonhoene Месяц назад

You are an accomplished practitioner!

@colinhebert-pv1in 5 месяцев назад

Look forward to watching you vids, gives me hope when I have to repair my cars. Like you say if you can do it I can do it

@rogerlegault5314 6 месяцев назад

Great vidéo, as usual, 876k members getting close to the big1 million. congratulation. try somme contact lens, you will find the green crusties even faster. you are still the champ in that categorie.

@thes2kguy 6 месяцев назад

With all due respect, even "looking rough", Mrs. O is one hot cup of cocoa 😅

@GarnConstructionInc 6 месяцев назад

Its the lighting! It was a few minuets spent checking the connector drag that should be done anyway. Nice work Eric!

@TheMiningCabinet 6 месяцев назад

The Ford Escaped with a good repair. 👍

@fastturbo7150 6 месяцев назад

A 2020 with green crusties already :/ dang, great video like always eric 🙌

@throttlebottle5906 5 месяцев назад

only made of the highest quality parts! 🙄

@norcaltrav 6 месяцев назад

“Flip the car upside down.” 😂 sometimes i watch your channel just for the one-liners

@gregdawson1909 6 месяцев назад

I like the Starbrite electrical varnish, the kind made of MEK, the one that smells like colors for reinforcing slightly chafed wires and for sealing off any potential crimper marks in a crimp and seal, or if you are feeling bad for doing the ol hokey pokey and don't want to leave holes in the wiring to turn onto green blobs .. its also great for gluing connectors with busted locking tabs together, not permanent, but it wont just jiggle loose either.

@ahummerich2751 6 месяцев назад

Eric, I always admired your gift for the visual inspection. Wear those glasses!

@eugenepolan1750 6 месяцев назад

There should be a symbol molded into those underbody panels that denotes the type of material they are made from.....Look for a triangle with an image of soda straws or plastic tableware from the plant cafeteria. ....somebody got an award for coming up with that material!

@darkerbinding6933 5 месяцев назад

Leak DTC's on late model Ford vehicles are also commonly tied to the capless filler, where the flap doesn't seal. I have to oil mine (spray oil down the neck) every few weeks, clear the code and I'm good again until the fuel washes off the oil and the flap starts leaking air. The capless system is dumb. Now we can't just replace a cap because its not sealing.

@AnthonySmith-hr2kp 5 месяцев назад

Hahahaha, working on the car kinda blind. Still found it took 5 minutes lomger. Nice job Mr O!!!

@rjb6327 6 месяцев назад

Always nice to see Mrs. O. 🤩

@GunfighterWyo 6 месяцев назад

Mrs. O looks great! Good job Eric. Wear those spects!

@jakestull875 6 месяцев назад

you're hilarious, Eric O! i couldn't believe you quoted the push back the bankings plow guy! that s#!* was funny!

@ejwxb2561 6 месяцев назад

Great catch - I would have walked past that a lot more times than it took you to dial in on the open ckt.!

@unclemarksdiyauto 5 месяцев назад

A great Chevrolet… I mean Ford! Why could they not hide sound deadening under the carpet instead? (Probably too expensive) Great diag and repair Mr O! Hope the Mrs feels better soon as well.

@JeRKII 6 месяцев назад

Watching your video's makes me want to get back in the business. Also just a passing thought when you and Mrs. O were debating who's thunder. It made me think of that scean in the last Thor movie where Natalie Portman comes flying in and has control of the hammer

@4b131 6 месяцев назад

Ah the morning money shot, what a way to start the day😊

@mauricegd 6 месяцев назад

😂 yes indeed😅

@scottnusser6232 6 месяцев назад

Good show❤. Unrelated quistion? What ever happened with the flexable mig tip. I would love to have one if it works. Thanks for all the good training❤😂

@porkchop4604 5 месяцев назад

I'm laughing my ass off....." good thing it wasn't a king cobra". Eric one of the best features of your videos are the one liners😂😂😂

@ShukenFlash 6 месяцев назад

I believe the fabric type material is supposed to help reduce road noise, but they really should cover it with plastic to keep the dirt, salt, and water off. But that'd cost them a few bucks and prevent rust that might make the vehicle have to be replaced sooner, so no surprise they don't care.