Whenever I start a video I don't know where it is going to lead me until I get into it. Once I see it is something we have already covered (besides brake jobs) I usually just scrap the video and move on. For what ever reason in this case I kept goin but just cut it a little short. If you want to see the entire process click on this vid I did from a few years ago --> ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XFX-c7Nanv4.html after all, it's just another Jeep with a bad ground haha. -Enjoy
Hahahha I just watched the old one and you said it. It's like I know you. Like we have been friends for years kinda weird. I have just opened up a shop in south east Ohio. Love electrical problems. Anyway keep up the good work.
I am NOT a certified mechanic nor do I claim to have any such talent when it comes to fixing electrical issues on my vehicles. But...i have learned so much valuable information from Eric O and this channel that I have never missed a video. Even if it's a repeat concept, I've still watched them all. Sometimes i even go back and watch videos a 3rd or 4th time when I'm getting ready to tackle a repair on my own car. Thank you SMA.
This guy taught me how to replace the head gaskets and timing belt on my Subaru. That was 10k miles ago. It ticks because I skipped the valve adjustment, but whatever.
One thing to remember that I was taught long ago is that trouble codes are generally a symptom, not the cause. That’s what separates a real mechanic from a parts counter jockey.
In my 40 years in this business, I have seen it happen more than twice. Granted that these vehicles were also used off road a lot but it's always best to check before throwing parts. When you find 4 bad O2s, it makes you second guess your diag, your info, and/or your equipment. LOL, What's the chances of all four parking light bulbs being burned out at once? Or both headlights? Seen it happen several times as well. I learned years ago that if all the lights don't work, check the fuses and if the fuses are good check the bulbs next. The thing is many people don't keep their vehicles in good working shape. If the check engine light is on but it drives with little hassle, they go. The Jeep in this video was only getting fixed so they could pass emissions testing for the inspection. Probably for license plate renewal (I'm not sure how NY does that). From the looks of that ground connection, it had been bad for a while. The O2 heaters turn off after the exhaust heats up so there probably wasn't a big drivability issue especially for the gas and go types.
My thought process with multiple failures was always look for what they had in common. In this case they all shared a ground. That's why people are sending more problems to Eric, he looks at how things work before he just shotguns a bunch of parts at it!
That and manny mechanics are just shit at basic diag as any electrical issue is the ecu or is too "complex" then the issues comes done to does the wire have continuity/can it carry current. A multi meater and a 15ft wire will get you a long way in many issue.
my neighbor was about to sell his car because he had a bunch of weird electrical problems happen all at once it was old he figured not worth the fix........he knows nothing about cars and knew i was a weekend wrencher.....sure enough a main ground had rotted and fell right off.....had him up and running in about 1 hour...
I enjoy what you do I'm a mechanic myself and I work at an exclusive four wheel drive shop in the state of Missouri your tips and tricks have saved my butt sometimes thank you for what you do
Buddy , your troubleshooting sessions are always well grounded, in logic that is. Have learned tons from your vids, 60 years wrenching and still learning !
60 years? Wow!! that's how long I've been breathing. I been at it for 40. I'm tired of it but YT'ers like Eric (SMA) and Mike (Flat Rate Master) provide much needed comic relief.
Imagine the embarrassment of the original shop if their customer discovers their car has starred on your channel after the original swaptronics diag and you've fixed it by repairing a couple of wires.
I worked for a GM dealer as a parts mgr in the late 80s and early 90s. Grounds were the first thing our technicians would check for any electrical problem. My nephew asked me what was wrong with his sons car after the dealer replaced every sensor on the car including the PCM. I told him have them check the engine grounds. He thought they had but he brought it to an independent repair shop and they fixed the broken ground wire on an engine stud and gave the car back to him.
Good video, a reminder to pay attention to grounds in troubleshooting. I've had a couple where I tug the wire, and it stretches. "Ah, you're hiding a break in there."
So happy and proud of All you viewers and commenters!! You did it! You all pushed Eric over 800,000!!! Now lets see if we can share and encourage others and hit 1 million!!!!! 🎉❤🙏👆❤️🎇🙌
Thank you for this great video Eric I would imagine that your audience has more skill and understanding than many shops. I think that the real challenge is to learn to think how you think. And that comes down to asking the right questions. And then testing for those answers. You do it so well that you make it look so easy. I have to wonder how many of us would still be scratching our heads if not for the miracle of RU-vid video. The only thing that I could suggest to make the video better is gather all the diagnosis information without telling us what’s wrong with it. Have viewers stop the video and think about it for a minute or two or three or an hour or a day and then come back to it to see the answer. I have tremendous respect for you.
I have lived in Kentucky all of my life and don't remember the "Crusty Grounds." The "Soggy Bottom Boys" maybe, but not the "Crusty Grounds." Great video!
As soon as I saw the codes and that they were at a different shop first I knew, "I bet those morons actually replaced all four oxygen sensors". Every time.
I have an 07 jk, had a random no start condition. After changing to a new starter (old one had a bad bearing) the condition continued found a the transmission switch not grounding properly. After shifting into neutral and back to park it would start... Added an auxiliary 10g ground wire to the block and haven’t had a problem yet.
Thanks a million for the video! I have traced the problem down to a bad ground after throwing $1200 in parts on it! Just wish you lived closer so I could just bring it to you!
Now the customer should go back to the guy who fired the parts cannon and get his money back, or just not pay him. Another great win for SMA. Thanks for sharing.
First time viewer. It is amazing what a good mechanic with the proper tools (professional scan tool) can do to save the customer money on parts that don't need to be replaced. That poor guy threw at least $500 in parts at it and still had the same problems when all he had was $5.00 worth of wiring and ground connectors needed.
But, but, but -- the diagnostic tool showed all of those parts were faulted. Understanding electrical circuits seems to be beyond some people. (But then so do carburetors.)
I am not a professional mechanic. I own a Chrysler product. I had a few electrical devices stop working, so I did what Eric taught me...got a wiring diagram, looked at the circuits, found they all have a common ground. Found the grounding point...it was full of green crusties. I repaired the grounding point, all problems solved. For a "professional repair shop" to not have been able to diagnose that problem is IMHO appalling. Water is wet, the sky is blue, and Chryslers have grounding issues. I honestly feel bad for whoever owns that Jeep...they got shafted big time by that "shop".
I think you just gave me the answer to my problem with my 2004 Jaguar S Type giving of a code of 4 bad 0 2 sensors by witching you checking the ground to the Jeep you were working on. Thank you Eric .
What he said: “For some reason it won’t pass a drive cycle” What he meant: “I’ve got $800 ready to bill if you can figure out what’s actually wrong with this thing...”
Oh u know that customer has already been billed multiple times and has returned not happy many of times lol. I worked in a shop with guys like this, they'll tell customers drive it for a week "If it comes back we gotta do this this and this"
SMA is the perfect example of why folks should trust a good mechanic. The other shop, maybe not so much! (you should leave a card in the car so they know where they should bring their car next time!) - they went from someone who didn't know what to do (4 o2 sensors, egr valve, probably multiple trips back and forth, and still having a broken car) to someone who thought about it, saw the pattern diagnosed and fixed it - so maybe an hour or two diagnosing and fixing some wire, and now it's all good!
You are a true professional and your honesty when it comes to vehicle repairs has made me contemplate having my car trailer almost 500 miles to your shop to be worked on.
It's a real shame that some guys still use the repair method of 'throwing parts at it' and expecting the vehicle to be fixed. I am happy to watch you work your way logically through your diagnosis and actually 'fix' the problem. Thanks and take care.
silly how you checked the basics and figured out the problem, thanks for the repeat! its a good reminder about checking the basics when things get crazy
Another great video... I had two headlights go out at the same time, 30 years ago... Same thing a ground wire was broken from going up and down the e-brake ratchet in the center console. Two headlights later on a dark night I see a spark, and figure the entire thing out...
I like to take the time pulling off ground wires that I can get to and clean them with a rotary tool with steel wheel brush. Remove, clean, and put back. Then use a long needle nose pliers and pull out each fuse from the fuse box one at a time. They look shiny after your done. But wear eye protection to protect your eyes since tiny metal fragments fly off. Sometimes a electronic part will come on you never notice before. The same thing for your battery, alternator, and starter connectors.
"Words getting around about SMA". Ugh, yeah. A 5.0 star rating and over 500 reviews on the Googles. When you the bomb, you blow everyone else to pieces. lol
As someone who pulled their hair out on one. Dodge Dakota's no bus on odometer intermitten, 2 ECM's replaced. Check the ground next to the ecm on the inner fender. Multiple wires soldered together from the factory. Separate the wires put connectors on each one and reattach. Was losing the ground while driving. Found by accident when reattaching ground after checking voltages.
long time viewer and subscriber and my favorite part is the ending where you say remember viewers if i can do it you can do it ... now i am the guy all my friends call with car questions hahahahahaha....
it always refreshing , and confirms everyones trust in you as a true 'MECHANIC' and not just as others seem to be , just part swappers.....your a star eric
The GREAT Problem solver, A great mechanic in which I would trust whole kind heartedly. Like I have said before Eric - you are a credit to the profession ...
In an age where most 'techs' logs into Identifix and take the first repair option (replace X part), is very refreshing to see another skilled tech take just a few moments and apply some logical thinking to create a diagnostic plan and properly execute it. Much respect to see someone doing it right.
Good Job. Enjoy and appreciate your videos. Your logic and humor are fine and fun to behold. Glad you can function as your own "Boss" ... shops & dealers probably hate guys like you ... but your customers love you, I bet! Re: GROUNDS. As an EE/Mech Eng. I am NOT a "Mechanic", but own, service and care for 2 older vehicles. '92 Dodge Caravan & '03 Lexus SUV. The Caravan is (WAS) a "Ground Fault" hangar queen. I joke that I put a new set of Michelins on it and doubled its street value. It costs a small fortune when most shops try to "Chase the Gremlins" ... esp. tough before OBD2 in 1996. e.g. Intermittent cruise control a few years ago; I took apart every connector in the "chain" and tugged on every wire ... one bad crimp came loose! Soldered it & all is solid. Just recently had NO DASH FUNCTIONS ... no lights, no instruments, no chimes. Found 3 bad grounds (1 under the hood and 2 under dash), PLUS a cold solder joint on connector leg inside the Body Control Module. The van (like its brethren) would have been scrapped years ago if a "regular" owner had to put up with the debilitating frustration and inane expense of taking it to "Stealerships" or local shops. NOT everyone can do / will do what you do ... as for "regular" shops these days, they just mimic the dealers in price and action ... and kiss things off ... can anyone here (as you point out) say: shotgun parts ... then give up after humongous charges for NOT fixing things? As for my "almost pristine" '03 Lexus SUV, bought it a year ago with 112K on the clock. Including the 120K Service, I have now spent ~ $1,100 on it for parts & materials. Dealer / Local Shops would have charged well north of $5,000! I will stop now! Thanks again for what you do. John in the Northwest
Not likely sad to say, there will always be an abundant supply of ignorant flapstacks who have zero problem paying 1200.00 bucks for a brake job or 1000.00 for a tuneup or 150.00 bucks to change oil or 3000.00 dollars for a antilock brake sensor or ect.................Mr.O is one of so very few who are honest which in this day an age is a lost concept. This goes for mechanics, plumbers, roofers, electricians, landscaping, dental, every corner is corrupt as it was written many years ago that it would be so.
@@guyazbell7437 - apparently you don't know many mechanics. I been doing this for 40 years and I can recall only two mechanics who I know would cheat people. Some shops are expensive on their labor rate and parts mark up but they're not cheating people.
@@meabob obviously, there are a lot of dishonest mechanics out there the cheap people. I have lost count of how many videos Eric has posted on his channel exposing other shops for screwing customers. There are a lot more dishonest mechanics out there than you think. let me correct what I said, Eric does not expose the shops for screwing people. Give me really points out that there is some random shop in upstate New York that is screwing a customer and then sending the vehicle to him. He is an honorable man though, and does not give the name of the unscrupulous and dishonest shop that is screwing the customers.
@@meabob You can bet that other shop will charge the vehicle owner for all the good parts that were replaced, their hourly labor rate to replace said good parts, plus mark up SMA's bill and pass that on to the customer too.
O2 sensors, and EGR valves. The most often don't need to change parts the parts stores sell. Always love the way you think things through to a logical conclusion. Thanks for letting us observe your work Eric.
Its a shame that you're correct when you said that the other shop made alot more money than you on this deal, from changing all those parts. I rock with your style.
Parts swappers have cost consumers millions over the years. Paying a mechanic to guess doesn't lead to customer satisfaction but rather mistrust of the auto repair industry. With cars becoming more and more complex it's only going to get worse.
Eric, not only are you one of the best Techs on you tube, you are by far the funniest!!! Just remember folks if you can't fix it Eric can!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Eric O. - Long time, first time. Huge fan of how you approach diagnosing problems. Your honesty and integrity set you apart. While out with wife and kids I commented about a guy we saw on a motorcycle here in Illinois wearing a SMA shirt, my wife in return surprised me with one. Anyhow I'd like to ask you to consider making a video with Louis Rossmann on right to repair. I think it's a fit with what you do. Just think your audience would care about right to repair if they knew about it. Heck if McDonalds new about it they'd fix their ice cream machines.
Eric you are a pro, you check all the codes, think all the errors on these sencors can come at once, No chance. What do they have in common, the ground. Data is good, but you have to think, how does the data work, if it is wrong on No. 1, it will be wrong on No. 2, 3, etc. I hope you teach your mechanics this. Your workshop will be unbeatable. 💥💥💥💥💥
Hey Eric. my Heap Compass also had the money codes on one of the two O2 sensors and it turned out to be a bad ground, after I paid to put in a new sensor, which I didn't need. I got a good electrical mechanic who fixed me up. Two years now and no reoccurring problems. I know they use a lot of salt on the roads in the northeast. The next time you head to Wilbert's in Bath I have a parts list for you to pick up and mail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Take care Coach. Happy Holidays to the fam.
I hope who ever is the owner of this jeep will see the video and know that the shop just ripped him/her off. What a world that we live in. Great job Eric as always.
Hey dude probably wont see this comment but I just wanna say thanks for these video as a 23 year old thats finally is gonna study where his passion at I find them SUPER HELPFUL when diagnosting vehicles. I admire everything you and wish to be at your level. Once again thanks for your wisdom. Hello from Puerto Rico
The mechanic who looks after my car, (it’s a Toyota only needs services)😇 he’s like you Eric a wizard when it comes to tracing electric faults and rectifying them, great post as usual
I solder them to seal em up and then while warm dip them in an anti co compound to further seal them up and than also usually apply a heat shrink tube w glue inside to get a final seal.
I have only EVER seen 1 vehicle that all 4 o2 sensors went bad and it was the customers own fault 😁🤣 great video dude hope you and the family are well and safe
@@wyattoneable All good just keeping my head down working away in my shed. How about you? Don’t worry I have a beautiful video of a proper 4x4 in the pipeline- ring that 🔔 😂 #justhereforsubscribers 😝
