Chrysler Pacifica: TIPM Electrical Problems

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In this video you get to come along as I attempt to repair many electrical problem plaguing this Chrysler Pacifica. It included but is not limited to, no radio, no HVAC, no power windows, no shift interlock, ABS, MIL, and Trac Lights on, no wipers and the list goes on. Lets see if we can't figure this one out.
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@bobbyriley6935 6 лет назад

Man I can't believed that it worked. I did everything as you did in the video and found 4 broken wires on the frame. It also fixed 2 other problems I was having with my vehicle. I originally took it to the shop for the first issue two issue's i was having and payed $128 dollars to diagnose it, they wanted $450 to fix, I didn't have that much so I took it home and was driving and all my dash lights came on and I couldn't get it in gear. got it back to another electrical shop and they told me it would cost me close to $700 to fix. I thank God I found your video and followed it to the T. had run get a test light and connector's which cost me like $15.00. I just finished and everything is working great. $15 dollar fix and about 2hrs of my time. Thanks so much your awesome.

@Cheepchipsable 4 года назад

I would have been paying those guys a visit afterwards, though you didn't say if the first shop correctly diagnosed it.

@Aschmorr 4 года назад

Bobby that’s what it’s all about! Mr. O. Is the man, man!

@davidsimmonsjr7 4 года назад

Glad you found his video. We ALL get ripped off if you find a decent mechanic like Eric take care of the guy.

@josephalmeida8892 4 года назад

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@daleburrell6273 4 года назад

@Robert Slackware ...IT'S A CRUEL WORLD(!)

@wakeupamerica2971 2 года назад

I absolutely love how thorough and technical you are with diagnosis. That level of pride in one's work seems to be a dying trait. Appreciate you going the extra mile to get it right. I'd rather watch this and learn than watch the junk on TV every single time. Thanks!

@Christopher-zl6ir Месяц назад

That's honestly how your mechanics should work. I wish more would. I'm working on the same issue that everyone turned down and can't figure it out this video helped tons. I touched the body panels with a oms meter and was drawing current witch is bad ground that's why I'm still watching this guy I am the same mechanic and we won't stop till you find the real problem all these people in town are throwing batteries and alternators and clean terminal since the power issue it's the power issue with the power issue no one has once brought up ground

@joewiggins437 5 лет назад

This is THE BEST video I've seen on diagnosing this problem on Chrysler products. Your videos are HIGHLY valuable to all of us DIYers trying to avoid the 'Remove and Replace' repair shops that are charging major $$$ for what we could be doing ourselves.

@techdude2000 2 года назад

Your methods of shooting the easiest common circuit is spot on and the best way to approach this kind of failure. I’ve been in electronics for 40 years and do my own car repair as well and you are top notch dude! Love your scope on a rope!

@bbyrd2100 3 года назад

Eric "O" I must say that you are the "POWER - GROUND MASTER." Your techniques at adding POWER and GROUND to circuits to make them work are powerful teaching tools for young techs. You are the BEST man! You allow no room for guessing and you believe in returning all circuits back to OEM standards. That makes you great - thanks!

@toddhazell925 2 года назад

Hey Mr O, as a Mechanic here in Aussie land who's done his time back of the basic electrical system, It was easy to fault find electrical problems, but if there was a so called "major" electrical problem, then the Auto Electrician was called in to find and fix the problem, the problem with getting these guys in was that they would never tell you what the actual problem was if it wasn't a component swap out like the alternator or starter, because if they told the mechanic what the problem was, then if it happened again, the mechanic knew just what to do, so the Auto Elec would be doing himself out of potential income. So watching you fault find this electrical ground problem was very pleasing and is a sign of an excellent Mechanic/Technician as you are, especially repairing those rusty vehicles there in the rust belt, something we never see here in Australia.

@ronaldsmith8811 3 года назад

I think why I like watching your videos, is your thoroughness in trouble shooting.. and the simplicity of explanations on how you reach your conclusions..

@rbilardo47 5 лет назад

Awesome diagnosis. We need more technicians like you, honest and willing to go the extra mile to save the customer money. God Bless.

@chrissebastian4563 7 лет назад

thank you. I was about to have a junk yard pick up my Pacifica. After watching this video, I was able to fix it for less than $10.

@SBS_Auto 2 года назад

Do un know where the alternator fuse is?

@brucejones2354 2 года назад

@@SBS_Auto, the wire that comes from the alternator is usually a fusible link. That means that the wire itself is the fuse.

@SBS_Auto 2 года назад

@@brucejones2354 thabk so sire

@moeshiner156 3 года назад

You sir, have saved the day with this video. I have a 2008 Pacifica in my shop and had this potential nightmare figured out in the time it took me to watch you point the way to the problem. Well done man....well done! I repaired it easily despite the location of the 2 ground posts and my customer is very happy as he was expecting an electrical/expensive diagnosis and repair. I have subscribed and am impressed with your work. Thank you very much my friend.

@elgatogordo9523 4 года назад

Birds chirping in the background makes me feel I’m watching Eric’s video at a park on a Sunday afternoon 😎 Great video and troubleshooting as always 👍

@PlatinumIrishrose 2 года назад

I sleep to this video because of the voice and the birds!

@richardfeggins1985 4 года назад

Saved my 2004 pacifica. Told 3 mechanics about you they said no way. Fourth mechanic took your advice. I'm driving now thanks to you. I can support my family.

@steveallen5496 9 лет назад

That was the most impressive fix I have seen on the utube. Thanks.

@SouthMainAuto 9 лет назад

Steve Allen Thanks Steve :)

4 года назад

Your a bad man when it comes to working and fixing vehicles I got nothing but respect ✊🏿 for you man. You know your game very well

@chadjackson9606 3 года назад

I agree!!! Thanks Again!!!

@johnnyglenn7752 3 года назад

Awesome Job! This one is 6 years old and it deserves legend status for showing folks how it should be done...and having some fun doing it!

@1notmyself Год назад

My brother-in-law called early this morning from 500 miles away with his 2019 Ram 2500 tow vehicle acting like this. Was able to help him understand where his problem is. Great help. Wish you were in Central Michigan to help him.

@andybauer9689 5 лет назад

Just so you know, you are a big help. I was helping some friends of mine with their Pacifica with the exact same problems, and you made me look like a hero, fixed the ground like you did and all issues we're resolved 😁

@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics 9 лет назад

My favorite part was the "ground bypass test" where you give it a ground and verify that everything works before going for the final fix. The testlight is a very under-rated electrical diagnostic tool!

@SouthMainAuto 9 лет назад

motoYam82 Scope on a rope is where it is at right!? Yeah it is a warm fuzzy feeling when you ground it and can say "it's alive!"

@jordydereus 5 лет назад

I couldn't agree more!

@rodneyhuffaker7548 4 года назад

I like that you watch his videos too, and comment. Can't get enough of the dignosing, I suppose. You guys both make it look simple. And yeah, I'm watching this 5 years after it was initially released.

@1337penguinman 3 года назад

I actually made my own a few years ago with an old tag light fixture and 2 alligator clip wires. I didn't even know they were a thing for the longest time. Kept telling myself "I should market this thing."

@jimquisenberry1225 3 года назад

1337penguinman ¡

@luiscastillo2485 6 лет назад

Great video, very educational. What's even more impressive is how you found the problem and made it a priority to save the customer money, any other low life mechanic would've fixed the ground and charged the customer for a new TIPM. Great job bud!!!!

@neilsteffler2019 5 лет назад

Good diagnostics Eric glad to see a technician who actually goes through the trouble to actually find the problem before changing a part after being a technician who did driveability and electrical for 46 years and a service manager and shop owner trying to find a technician who takes the time to find the issues before ordering a new part your customers are lucky to have you and you are a bright spot in the industry .

@brianwilkinson7970 2 года назад

God bless you man! This was impressive diagnosing at it's best. You are truly an awesome mechanic. I've had more grounds to bite me and cause so many problems. We sincerely appreciate you sharing all your videos. I've learned so much from you and I even went to school for 2 years on automotive repair and was ASE certified at a one point. Thank you sir! You da bomb!

@jerrydevine6176 8 лет назад

Awesome job! I am very appreciative of the free education. Great Teacher!

@JeffreyStrader 8 лет назад

Eric my daughters Pacifica had the same dang problems as the one your working on. The dealer worked on it for over a MONTH, finally they ended up declaring the car as a lemon and took it back, canceling their contractual agreement. Maybe you need to show Chrysler how to fix their own dang cars.

@SouthMainAuto 8 лет назад

+Jeffrey dontyouwish Haha nahhh I am nothing special they should be able to do that no sweat.

@JeffreyStrader 8 лет назад

Nah their over payed flunkies.

@RedfishCarolina 5 лет назад

No don't show them, let them lemon as many as possible off the streets lol

@robertpryor7225 3 года назад

@PlatinumIrishrose 2 года назад

My Chrysler Town and Country sometimes doesn't start, but only after it has been driven around a bunch of places in one day, so shut off and restarted. Just, key turns, starts, then shuts off. What could be the problem? Mechanics said they can't diagnose, but they don't drive it anywhere either, just one start and aren't trying. . . It's been there 2 and 1/2 months. Please help

@montydaniels1054 2 года назад

Very good video Eric. My wife called me this afternoon to tell me our 2010 Patriot wouldn't start & did I want her to stop at discount battery & get a new battery. I told her NO, bring it back home if the jump works. She brought it home & the first thing I noticed was the ''Square'' Light that is supposed to go around the ''P'' - ''Park'' Position, when you turn the key was out. I put the Jeep in Neutral & it started right up. So I shut it back off, put the shifter back into Park & slapped the Shifter. Then turned the Key & the ''Square Shifter Position Light'' was back on. So it's something with the wiring or the linkage below the Shift Lever. Once the rain lets up, I'll fix it.... It's probably another bad grounding wire or lug..... Thanks for posting the video Eric, (I did watch it in it's entirety).....

@brunodelaw8329 4 года назад

Thanks man, this is the most impressive videos I have ever watch when it comes to performing maintenance and repairs. Very instructive, thank you!

@peterbirch2319 6 лет назад

Awesome video! I pretty much had given up my Pacifica when I found this video. I followed it exactly and found my short. Thanks so much!

@philmckrackin6882 7 лет назад

excellent video, and better diagnostics. Went thru this exact same issue on my 06 pac in may of '15 and was fortunant enough to run across a thread online where a guy had the shop service manuals available to read online which allowed me to trace the same issue on the same ground circuit. You are an exceptionally thorough diagnostician and it was a pleasure watching your process .

@SouthMainAuto 7 лет назад

Thanks Phil!

@hashimal-awadi7572 5 лет назад

man you're the best and only took me 1 hour to watch your video and 15 minutes to fix the problem so thank you

@schwinn434 6 лет назад

Thanks Eric for making this video; I especially admire you for taking the time to make this video when your not feeling great - that's real dedication to making your RU-vid channel one great channel. Keep up the great work.

@mohawkmike142 8 лет назад

Great approach and professional repair. Here's why. Test..not guess. Initial thoughts were not correct but didn't gamble on a high dollar parts change out. Testing of circuits didn't involve stabbing holes in harnesses. Repair at frame stud was soldered not crimp and hope (like factory). Verified repairs. Nice job SMA

@SouthMainAuto 8 лет назад

+moomike laloo Thanks!

@farmboy30117 9 лет назад

I hope the owner watches this video and sees how much effort you went to find the real problem. Most shops would've replaced the IPM and hoped for the best.

@SouthMainAuto 9 лет назад

farmboy30117 Nahhh they just want it fixed.... Hey I see you got that Chevy all up in the primer now :)

@farmboy30117 9 лет назад

It's actually painted now but I'm going to have to repaint it because the blue is too bright :(

@SouthMainAuto 9 лет назад

Oh man that sucks.... Didn't see that part yet.

@zaneherrington8868 5 лет назад

If the owner watches, he might see how the guy didn’t protect the fender with a cover as most shops do and has tools banging against it and potentially belt buckles scratching the paint, not to mention attempting to sit on the headlight. Also, prying the headlight at first with a screwdriver leveraging directly against the vehicles paint before switching to a nylon tool. Maybe it’s just me. I learned a certain sort of “etiquette” when repairing another persons vehicle. Good job diagnosing and fixing but those small things make me cringe. Some customers saying “I didn’t have these dents or scratches when I brought it in” might just not always be playing a fake blame game if you don’t follow a certain etiquette.

@lcarliner 5 лет назад

Is there any treatment, coating or cover to protect the stud from corrosion hazards?

@thanossouroutzidis1819 4 года назад

Well, this video has saved me. I have a 2004 Pacifica that I took to a Chrysler dealer in Monticello IN last week Jan 2020 to run diagnostics for a check engine light. They gave me back the car with all hell broken loose! Every warning light on the dashboard was on and I could not operate wipers, windows, AC etc. They basically ruined the car and had the audacity to tell me that they left it running and I should be able to drive home (30 min away). I insisted that I did not gave them the car in this condition and after bringing the big boss they said that the they would try to tighten the grounds which they did. The warning lights came off only to reappear about 2 mi away from home. I watched the video, found my C5, #14 ground wire to be defective just as taught in the video and jumped it to the negative pole of the battery and everything runs fine!. Cost: My time watching the video. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU

@Yaga1973 5 лет назад

Excellent diagnostic and repair skills - bravo! I appreciate the thoroughness of you following proper repair procedures and verifying the basics before simply swapping and hoping.

@Carlostype 8 лет назад

hey Eric, I was just looking through your videos and found a few I've not seen, you've brightened a very wet Welsh afternoon mate, great rewarding fix for you and the owners pocket, all the best!

@larry9148 8 лет назад

great step by step approch, will check my problem tomorrow, you may have just saved me a ton of time and money. Having the exact same problem as this car has and it started just as quick. The way you address these help shows are very easy to understand and follow. Thanks !!!!!!!!

@jeffcooper8018 3 года назад

Not boring any time...love watching the diagnostics. Keep doing what you do

@dexranch 2 года назад

I learn something from almost every video of yours. Wiring issues are a complicated problem, but your videos r very helpful to me in learning how modern cars elec. systems work & the logic behind them. Thanks for what you do Eric.

@JustMe-rh1gb 4 года назад

You save me hours of digging and searching I want right to the one wire that you found and that was my whole issue thanks a million your lifesaver

@dcrickerson9775 9 лет назад

Great troubleshooting and nice find and repair ! Really enjoyed this video.

@zachperry7176 5 лет назад

Life saver!!! This is exactly what was wrong with mine!! Thank you so much for the post, truly saved me hundreds of dollars and hours of trouble shooting!!

@jfelton82 3 года назад

Had the same issue with my 2006 Pacifica. After stumping many shops I saw this video and its all fixed now. You are a life saver

@unclej7842 3 года назад

I work at an auto parts store and get great tips for my customers on this channel. Thanks and please keep them coming.

@johndemoss2969 5 лет назад

Eric, your videos are excellent. I am learning auto-electrical and I watch every move that you make. You have helped me so much. Very, very informative. A great teacher.

@65blablabla 6 лет назад

starting my own shop since 6 months now. ,and needed some info on a pacifica ,i have to say thank you for these videos because you have a knowledge and a no panic way of going about repairs that has been a big help to me ,so again thank you.

@cratecruncher6687 4 года назад

Another great diagnostic video Erico. Thanks for going the extra mile to show us all the crusty carnage!

@davidprice2861 3 года назад

One very good mechanic who seems to also be an excellent electrician, with great diagnostic skills, well done Eric...

@stevescott8758 7 лет назад

Great video Eric, nice to see you going the extra mile to verify the grounds. It'll be back for a TIPM soon enough :)

@gitchegumee 5 лет назад

This same problem has been plaguing me this week. At first it was intermittent and I still managed to get around. Today everything died - head and brake lights, radio, heater controls, windows, horn, couldn't come out of park and my dash was lit up like a Christmas tree with so many warning lights. I found your video and as soon as it was over, went outside and sure enough - all five wires were broken off from the eyelet. It's a tight spot, but managed to strip back the wires and crimp on two new eyes. Turned on the ignition and my car was cured! I dread electrical problems because you can spend days tracing wires and testing components, but you already did the hard work for me and made this an easy and inexpensive repair. I am so impressed with your knowledge and troubleshooting skill. Thank you Eric - you have a new fan.

@thepaperboy9009 2 года назад

Great diagnostic detective work. Always great to watch your approach, even from 7 years ago. 🙌👍

@Mr2saves 8 лет назад

Eric great job!You are a young man who thinks like the old timer you think about the problem and of your customer. Then you go for it. God will bless you an your family for being a honest an helping young man.THANK YOU!

@dominicsbricks2403 5 лет назад

I tell my customers all the time that bad grounds can cause all sorts of messed up issues. You good sir just proved me right!!

@daleburrell6273 4 года назад

...THAT STATEMENT IS CLEARLY GROUNDED IN FACT-!!! (get it? get it? get it? snucker-snucker-snucker-snucker!!)

@thomasw911 4 года назад

Fantastic. I tried your approach singling out one problem and going after it. It worked everything works. Thanks

@yhird 4 года назад

Absolutely brilliant work Eric. Great job.

@robross3114 8 лет назад

i just had this same problem with my wifes 07 pacifica. thanks to watching this i was able to get it figured out quickly and get it back on the road. thanks!

@johnnybozarth8015 5 лет назад

What was wrong with ur wife's. My wife's is doing kinda the same thing

@AlexStJohn-jx2vb 5 лет назад

Mines also doing this. What exactly was it that needed to be repaired?

@edwardmartinez199 5 лет назад

@@AlexStJohn-jx2vb check the ground wire on the rad support left side low down look for a stud with a bunch of wires on it.

@windage 5 лет назад

@@johnnybozarth8015 watch the vid, he found the bad ground

@billydow1971 4 года назад

Same problems I was having . All fixed thanks to you . I feel like I owe you money.

@davidoickle1778 2 года назад

Send him a cheque!

@msgadget58 3 года назад

Thank you for this video. My Pacifica had the same problem. My husband found this video and the problem was fixed in no time.

@gregsidel3557 9 месяцев назад

Always learn something when I watch your videos Eric, thank you very much.

@dandabbs6854 7 лет назад

Thank you so very much, you saved me a lot of time and money and it's greatly appreciated especially since I'm struggling financially. Thank you again

@barrywilson8164 3 года назад

I'm glad to see there's some mechanics that will go the extra mile to actually diagnose the problem and not just change parts because a lot of mechanics out there these days or just Parts changers although I don't own a Chrysler Pacifica I watch the whole video and it was very good great job.

@emilygracekelly3008 2 года назад

You were spot on with the grounding problem on a pacifica. I went to the garage and couldnt find the wires were grounded but I did get it fixed. Thanks again. You are the best

@dand997 6 лет назад

Thank you so much for making this video. I had no windshield washer pump spray. I cleaned the grounds and put everything back together and the fog lights went crazy flashing and the power windows and wipers stopped working. I was giving up. So frustrated. Then I found your video and sure enough I had broken wires in the connector. I cut and soldered new lugs just like you did and now everything works. My fingers are sore from that job so awkward. Thank you so much you saved me.

@johnknox7859 7 лет назад

Thank you sooooooooo much. I don't know much about cars. You are a great teacher. Hands down this is the best tutorial that I have found to help me fix my problem. Keep up the good job to help us folks who know what to do and the ones who don't. You have saved me tons of money and the possibility of getting ride of a good car in my opinion. I followed your awesome directions and it took me all about 2.5 hours. Removing the head light to do this job is key for having more room. Again thanks again John Indianapolis, In

@SouthMainAuto 7 лет назад

Glad it worked

@Shawnsullivan7 5 лет назад

The 92 people who disliked this video are probably dirty auto mechanics who would have charged this customer for a computer and TIPM while only repairing the ground.

@drbsr1948 5 лет назад

Awesome job! Eric O I admire your thoroughness and attention to detail. Just noticed this was 3 years ago !!

@brandonsteffen3 Год назад

Best video I've ever watched! Thought I was going to spend all day chasing my tail but found the four broken wires on frame ground and it fixed everything! Thank you very much!

@petevernazza6972 7 лет назад

Outstanding. I love that you check power, ground and signal inputs before replacing something.

@SouthMainAuto 7 лет назад

well of course other wise you don't know if it is bad

@paulkirkland1535 7 лет назад

South Main Auto Repair: another great repair. You work very similar to me. I go through the same methods when it comes to dealing with electricalsystems. A lot better than having the stealership as you rightly put it steal on poor diagnosis and selling and installing unnecessary parts and of course a big bill. Thanks great job, learned a lot. I am older tech myself,but you're never too old to learn.

@haywardsautomotive6156 8 лет назад

Great troubleshooting as usual and it's always nice when you can tell the customer only labor required to repair corroded ground terminal. Another satisfied customer!!

@davecc0000 5 лет назад

Once again, Eric, you demonstrate that your most powerful tool is between your ears. Thanks for sharing a bit of your troubleshooting technique.

@jorgefernandez-mv8hu 3 года назад

You are the man of the hour. Your method works unlike the ground connector. Nice diagnosis.👍

@movingupautodiagnostics8645 7 лет назад

Finished watching, you da man Eric! Thanks for this!

@phillipfrum 7 лет назад

I wanted to say thank you this happend to my wife and I while we were out shopping it turns out our 05 chrysler pacifica had the same problem so thank you

@mrmattdoc 5 лет назад

Crazy that you are more fun to watch than anything on tv...keep it up!

@nmcomedy4130 8 месяцев назад

Great video, I was able to fix an issue I have with my headlights by watching this video. I have seen some of your other video, they are helpful as well. Keep posting for humanity. Thank you!

@laszlovarju3251 4 года назад

this was an amazing follow-up, unfortunately, the existing garage, 90 percent not able to do that keep up the good work

@billyr9840 9 лет назад

Nice detective work! your approach was awesome, simple common sense!

@SouthMainAuto 9 лет назад

Billy R Thanks

@robsat61 4 года назад

like an adventure unfolding,Sir;your tracing abilities and tenacity give me renewed faith in fellow tech's.too bad many customers complain about the bill after being previously screwed by a hammer mechanic.

@leonascherer1617 3 года назад

You are a friggin genius!! Your electrical trouble shooting skills are unbelievable. I am totally impressed.

@rogerdavies6226 5 лет назад

After watching you for several electric jobs, I think that I can do this if ever need be

@toyotoe3732 9 лет назад

Diagnostic master class. Thank you.

@SouthMainAuto 9 лет назад

toyo toe Thanks for watching

@tmegajr 3 года назад

I just had this issues with my 04 Pacifica. Was about to bring it to the shop until I found your video. Thanks for doing this and it fixed all of the issues I was having. Only thing I did differently was pulled the battery and the battery tray instead of the headlight. It just gave me a little room from the top. Keep up the great work and the videos. These are awesome!

@fieromike1 5 лет назад

You are a very talented man! I came across this video while looking for a way to jimmy rig the windshield wipers because my car has the same exact problem. I wasn’t expecting to be able to fix the whole thing but now everything is running perfectly. You are an awesome teacher!

@JasonTurner 5 лет назад

Another fantastic troubleshooting job right there! Instead of shooting a parts gun at it and wasting hundreds of dollars and man hours, you methodically troubleshoot and it ends up being a $.50 fix (plus labor of course!) Great job dude! Troubleshooting is a skill that should be taught in school from kindergarten on up!

@keithc.5764 6 лет назад

Great Video and great help bud.....seriously wow!!! I was in my Nieces Pacifica today trying to find a "no start" problem and found these three ground posts you traced down were GREEN and CRUMBLING also....tight spot to fix but will do. Thanks. My NO START issue has to be something similar. THANKS!!!! Semper Fi!!

@klumpy103 2 года назад

Awesome diagnosis, It shows how easy it is to fall into the trap of firing the parts cannon, being thorough in your diagnosis pays off, Well Done.

@rbilardo47 5 лет назад

Awesome diagnosis, you saved a lot of time in this one. This video could help many of us in the future.

@SteveRobReviews 9 лет назад

Well done Eric, great thought process. For sure the next Dodge comes in your going for the ground stud and it will be the module . Good advice on verifying the fault thru testing. Great vid 👍

@SouthMainAuto 9 лет назад

Steve Rob Oh you know that is exactly how that will go. Just when you wanna look like a champ and just change that eyelet it will be the TIPM! Oh well that is why we test right?

@hardhds1 8 лет назад

Great Video, I totally enjoy it. thanks

@SouthMainAuto 8 лет назад

+latino cjv Thanks

@user-hi3xi2pd3q 4 месяца назад

Erik been watching you for three yrs and love your attention to details good job

@WRECK75 Год назад

Thank you for all your knowledge , and taking the time to post this videos!!

@stuzman52 9 лет назад

Nice diagnostics Eric on finding the corroded ground. And since all the circuits not working would have a common fault, picking one circuit to troubleshoot is the method I would choose also.

@SouthMainAuto 9 лет назад

stuzman52 Thanks Terry glad to hear I am thinking like a real pro then :)

@jtech23 9 лет назад

Excellent diagnosis and fix!! This is the type of work I love doing, sure it can get difficult and frustrating, but I would rather do that than all the bull and pull work. Just about anybody can do that type of work but only a small percentage can or will take the time to learn and figure out electrical and drive-ability. Most problems can be figured out with a little common sense and time and not with the parts shotgun approach. That's why I love watching your channel. You don't just throw parts at problems and hope it fixes it, you actually test and figure out what the problem is. In my book your the best auto repair channel on RU-vid. ( And no I'm not brown nosing, that is the honest truth) Lol. By the way, its nice to be able to hear you in this video! Lol

@SouthMainAuto 9 лет назад

Jonathan Milbury OK "Mr. Brown noser" Hahah . I agree I do enjoy doing this stuff to because it gives a little break from the everyday brakes and bearings :)

@funonoldwheels7150 2 года назад

You are a brilliant teacher. Additionally,I always find it fascinating that something that took so long to grow (green Crusties) can cause an instant issue, as opposed to an initially- intermittent problem.

@richard1835 5 лет назад

Excellent Electrical Diagnostic Video. One of the best I have seen. Thumbs Up

@ScottysDetailing 9 лет назад

Great diag. You now have a new sub..👍

@SouthMainAuto 9 лет назад

***** Thanks

@martinguitarhd28 8 лет назад

Great fault finding tips

@SouthMainAuto 8 лет назад

+martinguitarhd28 Thanks

@vincentredinger1720 4 года назад

my 2005 pacifica had the exact same problems to the tee. i followed your instructions and you probably saved me about a thousand dollars.everything is back up and running thanks a million.

@joephillips9091 4 года назад

Damn! You're good! I learned a whole lot just watched your logical approach. Great job!

@azraghcca 8 лет назад

DORMAN video for TIPM mentions you have to cycle the key twice in order to clear all alarms and sync TIPM to car.

@Lesscoelectronics 7 лет назад

You did one heck of a job here man, I hope this is what happened in my 300. We'll see...

@402gchris 2 года назад

Update on the 300 was this the problem?

@mikedurnell 2 года назад

It's a piece of junk that's what the problem is

@Deleteguest 2 года назад

@@mikedurnell His problem was buying a 300 instead of... well... literally anything else

@robertmcgowan5095 2 года назад

@@Deleteguest Z y

@tomohara640 3 года назад

That was a fantastic post! I forwarded it to a tech currently working on my 2018 Pacifica Limited, that is having some crazy faults occur as well. Particularly, it's been losing the electronic steering assist. I suspect a bad ground, but locating it may be time consuming. Your video shows a clear approach to troublshooting and the tech assigned to my vehicle has a high level of integrity, just like you. Even if it turns out to be something totally different, it was a very well done video and enlightening to watch. Thank you!

@paulcolucci9548 2 года назад

I really enjoy your videos and most certainly your knowledge. Obviously you care about what you do... don't ever change, the public needs more mechanics like you. They may not be happy about the cost of diagnosis but a quality repair from a quality shop is getting hard to find Paul