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Chevrolet Express Van: No Low Beam Headlights - Part II

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In a previous video • Chevrolet Express Van:... I started to have a look at a Chevy Express van that came in with no low beams. A few checks of the systems we narrowed it down pretty quick. Not the relay, fuse, bulbs, switch or the BCM. It has to be corrosion or a broken wire. Now it's time to hunt. -Enjoy!
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@deanbarrett7180 3 года назад

Been a mechanic since the 80's and this is the only guy I'll watch year after year.

@mrmotofy 3 года назад

There's others that are good too

@BigBoyNowYT 3 года назад

@@mrmotofy none that I have found that are as real as him.

@tmanda323 3 года назад

@@BigBoyNowYT Ivan from Pine holow autodiagnostic, and above all of them ScannerDanner. Three kings

@willemstreutgers1154 3 года назад

realfixesrealfast is good too.

@CrimeVid 3 года назад

I have never been a mechanic, I have fixed 98% of my mechanical problems since before I was old enough to drive. Mr O can remind me every week why I don’t fiddle with cars for fun, he like Warren, seems to be an honest guy I can watch and trust to do the work for me !

@ThePlayerToBeNamedLater 3 года назад

Mrs O is a treasure. You hit the lottery when she said "Yes"!

@73bigguy 3 года назад

You never know maybe she pursued him and he was the one that said "yes" lol. Either way she is a treasure and he is definitely a lucky man.

@hddm3 3 года назад

@@73bigguy nope and nope

@sweetwilliam49 3 года назад

She was probably inebriated at the time.

@ThePlayerToBeNamedLater 3 года назад

@@sweetwilliam49 Simmer down now.

@johnbee7729 3 года назад

Or one had a club

@brandonsimunac 3 года назад

"Pride is dangerous" Eric O. Mechanic, family man, and guy who easily summed up all the worst parts of humanity.

@Paul1958R 3 года назад

Pride only hurts, It never helps.

@robertdavis6708 3 года назад

I watched Eric O. since 2015 and he has come along way. I've watched his family grow up ( and the kids are growing too fast) and find his technical observations and teachings second to none. He makes learning fun and analytical. Eric is one of my favorite Patron subscribers.

@JEckar2009 3 года назад

Your methods are flawless mate. Completely transferable to different trades. This channel remains to be one of the best channels on RU-vid. Would like to see it hit 1 million subs. Thanks again for the great content and as always I’m looking forward to more.

@mikemyers723 3 года назад

Mr. O, I was an aircraft electrician in the USAF for 20 years. Retired in Jan. 1994. I THOROUGHLY enjoy watching you and your troubleshooting skills at work. You are a Master electrician. I salute you, Sir. Mike M. Northern CA.

@dans_Learning_Curve 3 года назад

Here's another *LIKE* for Mrs O!

@marklongman9010 3 года назад

As always,never disappointed when it comes to watching Eric O narrow down where the problem is.

@shaunadams3170 3 года назад

It's just proper procedure and good habits the man has the time and experience invested to focus on making the call the first time and making his time valuable and valued. Ive learned watching him and working for my bosses. Having a planned act to diag a circuit is key. Otherwise you're wasting time circling.

@brucejones2354 3 года назад

@@shaunadams3170 ⁹you're right ! ! !

@daveyio87 3 года назад

Thats the perks of working at the chevy dealership, it was an essential tool years ago for terminals, we have a bunch of them, most of them have gone away and are replaced by terminals with leads. (because some techs couldn't crimp a terminal!) I save harnesses in a box so if i need a connector or terminated lead i just need to dig through and find it. That terminal for that connector is extremly common. Thanks for another good video on showing the thought process, I mainly watch your videos for entertainment, but i have learned a lot from you to be better at my job. I'm GM world class now and i still think you have more knowlege than me, if you were able to take the assesments that made me world class, you would pass them with flying colors.

@SouthMainAuto 3 года назад

I am humbled to hear that sir. Thanks, but honestly I am not as good as people think. 90% of what I fix are just simple problems. I have some friends that are rockstars when it comes to diag work. I mean far beyond me! Anyhow, I can say I am pretty handy with a torch and can do a mean brake job lol.

@daveyio87 3 года назад

@@SouthMainAuto i've watched some of your friends channels as well, i think you could run circles around most of the guys in the dealership. I miss Keith from new level auto but glad he isn't working those crazy hours any more he has the dream job now days lol.

@kc360awareness 3 года назад

@@SouthMainAuto Humility and being able to give credit where its due are truly two of life's greatest character attributes I too am humbled daily by simple things and Kudos to your channel.

@GlennHamblin 3 года назад

@@kc360awareness Those are leadership traits! When things go right you point out the window to others. When things go wrong you point at yourself in the mirror. Eric is a natural leader.

@dans_Learning_Curve 3 года назад

You, sir, would make a great auto mechanics teacher! Students would be lucky to have you! I've learned tons!

@trowercroy153 3 года назад

I've thought the same thing.

@61rampy65 3 года назад

I was a mechanic for 35 years and an automotive instructor for 18. I can verify that Eric's electrical abilities are probably as good as or better than mine. His parting words of "follow a process" are sooo true! I once spent over 4 hours diagnosing a no start Toyota. Finally decided it needs a PCM. Before ordering a new PCM (because I really didn't think that was the problem) I made a last ditch effort by putting gas in the tank. It started right up!! Gas Gage said 1/2 full. I used that story to emphasize to my students that you "Follow The Process!". Also humbled me, cuz I guess I do NOT know everything.

@richodude2679 3 года назад

Eric is already a great teacher. In every one of his videos we are shown new problems, his terrific diagnostics of that problem, and finally see how he resolves the problem. His garage has got to be the best class room there is.

@perryak87 3 года назад

Eric O. is the best teacher I have found on the you tubes. I have learned so much and still learning!

@larrycroft470 3 года назад

i love the videos where Eric O has his family involved. They add so much to his great channel!!!

@billupstateny9151 3 года назад

Mrs O always adds a ray of sunshine to every situation.

@ClassicBMWFanInQuebec 3 года назад

And I love your avatar that looks like the old Sierra On-line logo!

@pdc451 3 года назад

Thanks for making a channel for everyone who turns wrenches for a living on how do things the right way.

@amdstrollo3074 3 года назад

Love the dynamic between you and Mrs. O! The banter and playful love is still going on years later, lads model yourself after Mr O's marriage and you'll be a happy lad for life.

@chrisnj3204 3 года назад

If Eric O can't find the problem no one will, but of course he always does. 💪🤩

@eegw1199 3 года назад

I typically can't find time to sit down and watch anything over 10 minutes uninterrupted, but when it comes to an SMA long diagnostic sequel, I'm GONNA find the time.

@jessj3010 3 года назад

Saturday morning coffee and SMA. Enough said!

@erik1514 3 года назад

I waited until the weekend to watch this two parter in one sitting.

@tomtheplummer7322 3 года назад

Mrs, mommy, teacher, front desk, hi/low beam switcher...and more 👍🏻💪

@jeremyhanna3852 3 года назад

Oh guess u missed the esiopde where she put a wiper motor in her van she was tired waiting on Eric to do it

@philipallard8026 3 года назад

And give her a raise.

@jamesgriffin8611 3 года назад

Motherhood and being a spouse has terrible pay but a great retirement

@TechGorilla1987 3 года назад

There was an old show called Northern Exposure. One of the Native characters said "If you want to catch a fish - you have to think like a fish" That line is very applicable to the oddest situations.

@chetSeminole 3 года назад

One of my most favorite series of all time.

@mrmotofy 3 года назад

That's an old series

@TechGorilla1987 3 года назад

@@chetSeminole I have 97 GB of every episode ever aired. I cannot watch them any more as I can often quote the episodes in real time.

@TechGorilla1987 3 года назад

@@mrmotofy I'm kind of old (ish). That night of TV used to be Love And War, Murphy Brown, Northern Exposure and one other show. It's a memorable time in my existence although old age is making me forget the lineup of that night. :D

@Hawk1966 3 года назад

That's one awesome show.

@jamesbruno5896 3 года назад

Mrs O is so naturally pretty! Nice video also!

@mercury-nc4tm 3 года назад

your little girl has the sweetest smile, doesn't she? just melts your heart! you're a lucky man to have what you have, don't change a thing! have a good day.

@sweetmatthew662 3 года назад

Awesome job as usual, glad to see another "Detective O on the case" video. I know other people like the brake job videos and I'm sure they're helpful for anyone doing their own job. They get on the ol Tube and search their year, make , model brake job and boom! There's SMA to guide the way! As just a general fan of watching YOU work, the brake job vids put me to sleep, but that's ok, I know you mention all the time, they bore you too! Love the diagnostic testing videos because you never know what the F you're going to find. That Chrysler minivan with the shorted communication wire under the folded down, far rear seats, that you just happened to lean on with your knee, while you had your scope hooked up to it and capture it! I mean DAMN, you're right when you said, "sometimes it's better to be lucky than good!" That stuff is my favorite. Anyway, thanks for all the great vids and free entertainment and knowledge. I may have learned more from you than the $36k school I attended!!!

@timwilson3150 3 года назад

Your determination to solve the problem and correct it is commendable.

@rattmann36863 3 года назад

Shout out to Mrs. O for getting Mr. O out of the shop and back to the house for some rest and family time. We men sometimes tend to get way to involved with our projects and work. That is why it is good to have a woman around who loves you and takes care of you. I guess that is one of the many reasons married men live longer than single men. My wife died 4 years ago and I have noticed a real down turn in my quality of life. Anyhow, again good work Mrs. O.

@johnmehaffey9953 3 года назад

Hi guys this proves that there’s pride in your work, pride and humour in your marriage, mr o and mrs o both have this,

@Zeus-wl2pl 3 года назад

You are very popular, my man. Was wearing one of your SMA shirts today and two separate guys told me they followed your channel as well.

@jamiepittman7131 2 года назад

Also love the little Quinton Tarantino way you brought it back to asking Mrs O for help... Genius!

@BigDaddy_MRI 3 года назад

I've been an Electrical Engineer for 42 years. I am always impressed by Eric's way of troubleshooting. What do you expect? Who controls the hot side? Who controls the ground side? What is in-between? Same goes for mechanical problems.... timing issues. Gets out the scope, and measures the firing of each cylinder. Compares the crank timing with the cam timing... hey, lookie here... The cam is off by 2.15 degrees.... that timing belt is stretched. Better yet, "That timing belt isn't OEM. There's your problem Lady.", remember that one, Eric? So, I'm not a mechanic, but I use the near identical troubleshooting techniques. (In the troubleshooting world, it is called "collapsing troubleshooting steps). Once you know something, your brain collapses that step, so you no longer have to go that way. Really very SMART way of troubleshooting, because it saves time and gets you to the problem in a highly logical way. Great video(s), Eric O. Thanks for bringing us along!!

@surajdesilva4554 3 года назад

New SMA theme song..."just like life, you got some high's ... and you got some low's"...Just like a wheel / suspension going down the road dipping into pot holes and jumping on speed bumps. Hey just like life :-) Thanks Eric. that was good. Made me come down to earth. Nice to see the family. Kids are growing up. Best wished to you , Mrs O and the kids. Take care my friend.

@leonardodavinci303 3 года назад

You are a freakin electrical diagnostician genius. Not one shop in 10 would have found that fault point. Send Mrs O some flowers for putting up with your grousing.

@erieeroot5818 3 года назад

My money was on Spider being the culprit, and "That Guy" was his get away driver. Guess I lost that bet...

@rpp1348 3 года назад

Love it!

@TheBozzler 3 года назад

I once had a machine breakdown at work and the "less good" electrician tried to tell it was because of spiders in the wiring. 😂

@Hawk1966 3 года назад

It was like a horror movie. . . I was yelling "No, Eric, no! Don't go under the fuse box! King Green Crusty lives down there!" But like real adventurers, he went where the danger was most.

@EddieLeal 3 года назад

Eric you are truly blessed brother! Take care of that family of yours. They are the only ones to be there for you long after you have retired.

@williamgagnonroadboxservice 3 года назад

Thanks again Eric Teaching my students to test not guess. Everyday and there watching your channel also!!! Sometimes they test me Did you see what Eric did with that vehicle… So you know I’m watching all the stuff you put out!! Thank You again and again. Hope to meet up one day

@michaelanderson4006 3 года назад

I was an ASE Master for 22 and a half years heavy trucks and coaches. You are a great Tech. I enjoy watching your videos. Great job on the van.

@randyrogers4216 3 года назад

Eric is a "water walker" and family is terrific. I'm working closely with my grandson, who is beginning to talk. I want his first sentence to be, "There's your problem lady!" I'm sure that will be appreciated by his mother and day care teachers (or perhaps not). Randy

@Drundel 3 года назад

Having both parents as Ph.Ds and my mother is sorta famous in the education world, you really should be teaching logic and how to come up with a plan and work the plan. And I loved the line, "You're problem is terminal lady."

@richodude2679 3 года назад

Eric is teaching m in every episode, and in his garage is where he does it. All the teaching aids he needs are right there . let’s enjoy while he is still happy to do it and not change anything .

@Drundel 3 года назад

@@richodude2679 You are thinking too small; I'm talking about policy level. Team up with Mike R and work at getting tech programs back in schools and design curriculums for said programs.

@rodmckenzie6283 3 года назад

A couple of weeks ago , I commented that a Friend of mine told me that Electrical problems were 85% visual and the other15% you have to look for. Eric proved that logic once again. Eric, you have a way of knocking it out of park!

@davidlampe4153 3 года назад

Eric I don’t always understand what your process is but you breaking it down with this video I thank you for your patience to help the community with their car’s.

@BigMouth380cal 3 года назад

I'm a big fan of your methods. Logically attack the problem and zero in on the cause. So many techs these days just start swapping parts. You are worth your rate, that's for sure.

@johnh6501 3 года назад

MANY years ago I repaired comm and crypto gear for the US Navy. Your methodology in finding and fixing problems brings me back to those days in uniform. Keep up the good work.

@speakbigtruth9383 Год назад

The way you diagnosed this was easy to understand and logical. Other channels are confusing. Great video

@dlewis9760 3 года назад

AvE has quoted that great philosopher's (Red Green) line: "Now, this is only temporary - unless it works." more that once.

@Jayknifemaker 3 года назад

Thanks for the 2nd video Eric, my 12 year old daughter wants to be a mechanic now, we watch your stuff together so I can help her understand what she is getting into. Your a good man brother! Thanks you👍

@allencook8649 3 года назад

Really appreciate the way you show the process for proper diagnostics. I hate chasing my tail and spending a lot of extra money I don't usually have!!! Thank you much! 👍

@waiting4aliens 3 года назад

"Skip part of your process you will get burned". You help us develop our own flow charts. Thanks again.

@NicholasAndre1 3 года назад

“Hopefully this van doesn’t have any coolant in it” … “yup, no coolant”

@chrisv4640 3 года назад

how does it not overheat?

@NicholasAndre1 3 года назад

@@chrisv4640 it all goes to the bottom of the radiator and there’s enough to still dissipate heat. Eventually it will overheat when the level goes low enough.

@ivanolsen7966 3 года назад

it will back with the complaint that it is running cooler than before .... and why does the heater suddenly work

@goat3898 3 года назад

@@ivanolsen7966 ever since you fixed my headlights my heater works

@InsideOfMyOwnMind 3 года назад

@@goat3898 And since the control's effed up I can't turn it off and the AC sucks.

@sting1111 3 года назад

Electrical troubleshooting videos are fascinating to me.

@bostedtap8399 3 года назад

More direction, but what we don't want is an ongoing negative situation. Great job all, thanks for sharing.

@ronzigato 3 года назад

I do a lot of DIY repair. These electrical fault videos are goldmines of information. Thanks Mr O!

@codymezzatesto1203 3 года назад

One of the only mechanics who could take the time to trace and solve the actual problem rather than fire part after part then ultimately give up. Best mechanic I've ever seen true definition you are been watching you for years great job

@1738Creations 3 года назад

Must takes hours to edit out all the slaps Mrs O gives you!

@johnhubbard3399 3 года назад

LOL

@djosbun 3 года назад

Remember those old glittery stickers that said "When the van's rockin', don't come a-knockin!"? Life was simpler back then.....

@mikeberry304 3 года назад

Good old crusties Eric , just another day in the office in NY State , well done , obviously Vanessa helped, she will be proud of you for fixing the fault , because you can get paid for it and it can be spent feeding your kids 👍👍👍

@ronwhite6719 3 года назад

Love your teaching/mentor attitude and patience. "Your problem is terminal lady".. lol

@spursmaniac5060 3 года назад

At start of this series Eric utters the words "easy peasy". Then I realize it's Part One so I know it'll be a helluva ride! Thanx fer taking us along on this great trip Prof. O. !

@sambitar8448 2 года назад

Impressive team works with a supreme common sense with a 1000 percent accuracy to the bottom of issue. All have the best days ever. thank you

@craigd4206 3 года назад

"Follow the Process" has become my mantra at work recently. Every time I've been burned on a car diagnosis was when I stopped following the process. I think Bermie Thompson would definitely appreciate you Eric O.

@AaronBelknap 3 года назад

Thank goodness it's at the fuse box, not a worn through shorted wire in a near to impossible place to get to! I really am using your technique to work on most stuff that aren't working. Good diagnose! Good luck on inspection there fella!

@carlajohnson5235 3 года назад

My husband has watched Eric O. For years and we have a family car game now that we play. It's called " NAPA not a sponsor 😂". Every time we drive by a Napa store, or see anything with the Napa name. We all try to say " Napa not a sponsor" as fast as we can. To see who can get the most. It's become a hilarious 🤣 game for us. Thanks Eric O. 🤟😎🤟

@cowfrank 3 года назад

I'm an automation technician, packaging machinery and robotics. Your technique troubleshooting totally apply to what I do. You are a gifted communicator and teacher. I truly enjoy your videos.

@gramseyandpops2710 3 года назад

My first real profession was working on TVs and other home entertainment electronics devices. This was back in the late 60 and 70s. Troubleshooting electrical and electronic equipment is an exercise in eliminating different components until you find the faulty components and or connections. Being good at troubleshooting is a skill that will help someone repair all kinds of equipment be it a TV, radio, home appliances, electrical wiring, toys, car, garage doors, and automotive electrical equipment. I have saved thousands of dollars because l was taught this process in electronic classes. You sir have the abilities I’m talking about. Using equipment and information available you methodologically find the cause of the problem. Many mechanics do not have your ability which is why you seem to get thrown the hard stuff. It must be a northern state thing but I am amazed at how many of the breakdowns and failed systems you find are caused by rust and corrosion. We just don’t see that very much down here in Southeast Texas. When you do find a crusty rusty vehicle here it was more than likely in a flood.

@jeffryblackmon4846 3 года назад

Great job of finding the problem and talking us through your thought process. THANKS!!

@Black3ternity 3 года назад

To understand the wire, you have to BECOME the wire. "Where would I rub?" ... yeah poor choice of words Mr. O. I know EXACTLY where you would rub... ;-) Love your humor, your knowledge and all your wits. Keep it up.

@johnbettiga8615 3 года назад

I love watching your videos...Been working on cars since the 70s and I learn something every video. When I started wrenching cars had points and condenser..no electronic ignition until about 75 or 76.

@erik1514 3 года назад

I work on medical equipment in a hospital which includes repairing beds. Your troubleshooting technique has helped me a ton on completing repairs that include wire chasing. Thank you!

@TheCrazy243 3 года назад

Great video. I got burned. No start crank problem on 2003 Toyota Camry. Used spark plug tester improperly. Didn’t had helper to crank the engine for me. I saw flashing. I thought it was good. Nope. I spent a lot of time to figure it out what the heck wrong with it. Checked all basic. All good. I went back to ignition system and checked and measured spark plugs. Indeed it was of spec. Put new spark plugs. It fired up. Crazy bizarre. I’m a backyard mechanic who’s still learning. Thank you for all you do.

@a.howardsmith3243 Год назад

Thank you for this video, I had a little worse situation no high or low beams and as of yet still working on it but thanks.Don't be proud! Pride cometh before destruction...

@rmcjr5206 3 года назад

I had a 97 Deville with a similar fault: no retained accessory power circuit. Same issue, nasty connection where the wire literally came off in my hand behind the fuse box. Same fix, I cleaned up the connector and soldered to it, slopped some dielectric grease on it when I put it back together. I had that car for at least 4-5 years after that fix, and it never had a problem again.

@jessj3010 3 года назад

Another inspiring video on chasing wires. Between shady shops and customers that don't understand the hourly cost of diagnostic work. These vans die miserably! In my experience, usually, when you find the problem its a cheap repair. Classic example of how valuable time and knowledge is. By the way, working as a junkyard dismantler, I feel vindicated when I can process them with a torch and Sawzall. Soothes the soul in ways.

@kevinfenwick5068 3 года назад

Great job shows the difference between a technician and a parts changer!

@brucedonah9929 3 года назад

Eric love watching you diagnose the problem Learning all the time Thanks !

@Prisonmike89 10 месяцев назад

I've got an 04 tahoe with no low beams and no high beams. This video will help give me some guidance! Thanks Eric O

@mwechtal 3 года назад

Scored another win! 10/10 for diagnosis.

@bobkyllo578 3 года назад

Eric, i use to do as you said and went right for a most likely problem. But I had a Ford pickup bite me so bad a few years back I started doing as you preach. Get some info, learn about your problem, make a plan, and then execute it. Got a Dodge on the hoist for a fuel pump. Guy had it looked at by a buddy. Vehicle comes in, I made my plan and followed through. In deed the pump is bad but yet it's still good. The wires were broke at the pump but the lock ring has rusted so bad it has busted the pump.

@johnstokes2246 3 года назад

Watching you work on this is enough to make me wish for my first new car again. A 1964 Bel Air 6cyl stick shift with overdrive. it was cavernous under the hood.

@richardbambenek2601 3 года назад

You could actually throw a cat through the engine compartment of older cars.

@schmodogg 3 года назад

@@richardbambenek2601 Still can assuming that “cat” is CARB compliant lol

@MrBeard-ig5zc 3 года назад

Wow. N.Y. state cars need to drive around with a zip lock bag around the entire car. I have an 06 Silverado. Zero rust. My fuse box looks brand new and my check engine light has been on for years. No problem with registration or inspection. You are a great mechanic Eric. I have been watching for years and i have learned so much from you. I only work on my own vehicles but I'd rather watch you than tv any day.

@DaveG7920 3 года назад

Just finished part 1 and part 2 pops up. I have to go and do some work though, so don't tell anyone what's wrong with it until I get back.

@baxrok2. 3 года назад

Practicin' what ya preach. Thanks Dr. O!

@SouthMainAuto 3 года назад

Do as I say and as I do :-D

@kalebcantr5241 3 года назад

Way to keep your diagnostic process streamlined. Straight to the component to back probe. Work your way back until you can fill in the rest of the picture. Always look for the easiest way to access the next back probe location which will save time and eventually paint the picture with more information. This is the way I was taught from Nissan. Has not failed me yet. Another thing that may help people in the comment section with issues like this is when you get your diagram printed. Highlight where you have power and where you have grounds. I have found its easier to isolate your problem circuit when you can visually see what is right, by highlighting it on the paper and what is wrong will stick out to you for the visual learners. Awesome diagnostic Eric O you are doing a great thing for us who love to wrench.

@stevencline1041 3 года назад

I always stay for the end, you've got the best two ending lines on YT.

@rosstaylor6499 3 года назад

i have an ‘06 express and lost the high beam on the left side . thanks to some tips i learned here i found the problem to be a corroded terminal on the headlight plug . ended up replacing the plug with one i got at pep boys . one tip if you have an express is to check for corrosion on the plug and clean the terminals and prongs on the headlight . the lamps will be dim if there is any corrosion .

@gunsaway1 3 года назад

Mr. O. You have an extremely good logical mind.

@oldschooldude8370 3 года назад

Mrs O, lovely as always. She reminds me of my wife when I call upon her to help with the simplistic tasks in the garage 😁

@malware_in_tn9008 3 года назад

When you were asking us where your pick went, I was saying "Unenhance, unenhance" so we could help you look!

@dax8476 3 года назад

One day Eric will learn the word 'zoom'. Or maybe not :)

@kellyingels6157 3 года назад

Great job Eric as usual. As for Mrs.O, beautiful lady , great mom, great assistant, just great. Remember behind every great man is a great woman. I should know because my wife of 36 years is a lot like Mrs. O.

@tyree9055 3 года назад

I'm glad that I have the Manufacturer's Repair Manuals so I'm always using the OEM wiring diagrams. The dilemmas of being an independent repairman! ☝😉

@denniswood2576 3 года назад

You sir are amazing, and 1 of the last of your breed. Not too mechs today would go as far as you did on finding problems. TODAY they just R&R (remove & replace).

@steveo6631 3 года назад

ahhhh yes.... The wide tape is for when painters cut the plastic twice, and its still too short... I'm dealing with the same fuse box (2012) Express... No horn, but thanks to you learnin' me, I figgered it out...

@danielesilvaggi 3 года назад

You da man bro. Working at the Chrysler minivan plant here in Windsor Ontario Canada I and other electrical repair persons had drawers of plugs so we can scavenge electrical terminals from them. I can't imagine how many there could possibly be. Thank as always for the great videos.

@pharmmech 3 года назад

Dang, I am so glad i never had to work in the type of environment that is in New York. Most of my automotive career was in dry climates. Hardly any rust and corrosion . I have so much respect in your approach to problems. Just have to love a professional with ethics. Spent well over 20 years working in the automotive repair industry but still enjoy watching what you do. Thanks for all the work you put in these videos.

@richard1835 3 года назад

I just got through working on one of these Express Vans. 255,500 miles. No coolant in reservoir dirty and low oil. Misfiring and all the customer cares about is the A/C. Well I made my recommendations and I topped off the Dexcool. Thats all you can do. Great video and a wonderful and blessed family. God Bless You and Thank You for the great videos. I am still learning.

@SouthMainAuto 3 года назад

Classic customer move haha

@rone8123 3 года назад

Time for a trip to the yard in Bath for a good piggy tail with the right connector. And a couple extra for the rest of that row 1 corrosion since you're in there.

@ronniewatterson6395 3 года назад

Being a trucker traveling to Michigan all the time I ran into a lot of green cankered wires. A mechanic in Michigan showed me a truck for cleaning green off wires. Spray a little starting fluid on them will clean them great then plaster with dielectric grease. That's if wire is green and not eaten off. Good in wiring connections to clean. Great vids keep going.

@walterburns8489 3 года назад

I wouldn't hesitate one minute to bring my truck to you Eric O. You really are the best I've ever seen.

@xthelxvadameex863 3 года назад

Idk if it's just me but every time I watch this channel while I'm laying down it always makes me fall asleep lol his voice is pretty soothing

@kellcomnet 3 года назад

Agreed, we need to get him to read some audiobooks

@iskandertime747 3 года назад

Yeah, I've fallen asleep listening to him, then woken up with a different South Main video playing!

@DaddyBeanDaddyBean 3 года назад

For a permanent fix, with the wire corroded right the hell off the back of the fuse box, I think I'd probably just cut that wire back to where it is clean, cut off the other wire where it leaves the fusebox, and connect the one to the other with an inline fuse. And leave a note for Future Me both inside the fusebox and in the owners manual.

@milantrcka121 3 года назад

@@DaddyBeanDaddyBean Just a waterproof splice will be fine. No need for a fuse - it has one already...

@DaddyBeanDaddyBean 3 года назад

@@milantrcka121 where? I'm talking about bypassing the fusebox entirely - the wire coming in the back just fell out (so no power getting to the fuse), so I'm proposing taking that wire from the back, and the wire that SHOULD receive power from the fuse in the box but doesn't, and joining them outside the fusebox. Thus an inline fuse, taking the place of the one in the box that is no longer part of the circuit. What am I missing?

@JimsRustyOldNuts 3 года назад

This sorta thing is why I love my 1980 Chevy pickup!

@spencerduncan 3 года назад

Great training on how to follow and stick with the process of finding and fixing a problem. No short cut/ no wrong paths.

@IBenZik 3 года назад

Eric those old young neurons firing when you see a van. Great video.

@atvseatexchange2176 3 года назад

I was going to be proud of you, but that lady's pin thing made me change my mind. Great channel.

@KarateSensei71 3 года назад

The lovely Mrs. O. always a pleasure. I hope Trinity is over her headband gang affiliation stage. Watching Eric O. is like a course in critical thinking, he has a very well-developed problem-solving method that works for all aspects of life.