Dodge Grand Caravan P2308 - Case Study

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Come along with Eric O. at the SMA shop and let's have a look at this 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.6 liter that was bounced around between shops and ended up at ours with a poor running / misfire complaint and a code P2308 "Ignition Coil 3 Secondary Circuit - Insufficient Ionization" and see if we can diagnose it.
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@chungaleta1234 7 лет назад

One thing I've learned by watching auto repair videos is how to judge a good technician. I still haven't found ONE in my whole country. I swear if I could take my truck to SMA or to some other guys here on youtube, I would. But since I can't, I try to diagnose stuff myself. Don't know crap about it, and still I can do better than most "Pro" guys down here. So, No wonder why even other shops take their job to SMA. Eric is like a superhero. No car can beat him.

@denniswilkinson1118 7 лет назад

It's a real shame that the other shops would leave a car in that condition. Your integrity prevents you from doing that, and the reason you never have to send any of your customers to another shop!! Well done.

@markwheeler202 5 лет назад

First, do no harm. But no, not these clowns. If someone left my car in that condition, I'd be mad as hell. Eric shows more respect to the cars he's pulling parts off in the junk yard.

@gehnerjd29 7 лет назад

when your phone goes off at 4:30AM and wakes you up. yelling in your head that phone is dinging, but realize its another sma video and yelling puts a smile on ur face. keep them coming

@rharris5811 7 лет назад

I worked for a small independent shop in the 80s and had a customer bring in a Cadillac for a water pump. It was one of the last Eldorado that was normal position for the motor. He didn't like the price we quoted him, and decided to do it himself. Three days later he calls and wants us to do the job after he took the engine apart and got stalled on the power steering pulley. His idea of organizing the parts was to throw everything in a bucket, bolts brackets and all. My boss asked what I wanted to charge since it was going to be a big clusterfuck to put back together. I told him to double it. The guy agrees and it gets towed in. I ended up going to a local car lot that had a car of the same year and take a couple of Polaroids of the brackets and how the layout was. I ended up taking a day and a half to get it up and running and out the door. Customer stayed away for a while and then started coming in regularly.

@klwthe3rd 7 лет назад

"I want to go in there like a nijga, I dont want anyone to know where ive been in there" is exactly why Eric O. is the best. He cares about peoples property (car) and doesnt want to damage anything while he diagnoses the car. He takes it to heart and all of us should thank him for doing the right thing by taking care. I only wish I had a mechanic like him in my area

@garysgarage3669 7 лет назад

Shop's like that one is why I am a do it myself'er. If they were all like you, I wouldn't even have a toolbox.

@xanderlander8989 5 лет назад

I love these diagnosis videos. But I worry because a lot of these are filmed after hours. Don't forget to spend time with Mrs. O and the kids. You've got a wonderful family.

@chickenchoker9000 7 лет назад

Need some more "Normal day at the shop vids" i loved em very fun to watch thanks for all the hard work Eric O

@dronesandstuff61 7 лет назад

C'mon guys! 73 thousand subscribers and only 112 contributors on Patreon. We can do better I think. The amount of time and effort to put out these videos has to be incredible. Let's help keep the SMA channel going strong!

@SouthMainAuto 7 лет назад

We appreciate all we get whether it is 1 or a 1000!!

@user-lk2zy1dy8m 7 лет назад

*I'm buying the entire Patreon company, so Eric can have ALL the money* 😎 Can you imagine what Eric's shop would look like with $50M a month in donations? It would probably look like a FCA dealer with 200 Dodges in the parking lot. 😱 I bet he would fix em all in a weekend. 😂

@SouthMainAuto 7 лет назад

FCA's everywhere!? Livin the dream!

@bsloan3353 5 лет назад

Truely professional, clean and thoughtful work. Your application of principles is amazing. Thank you, you helped me diagnose a bad PCM on my TandC, when no one else could.

@arthurfricchione8119 7 лет назад

Eric you are a very conscientious person. Yes and there is nothing worse to pick up where another mechanic left off. And from the look of things he was more of a butcher hack than a mechanic. Good video

@satamanschmidt3428 7 лет назад

Actually Eric you can use RTV to seal that wire just not the old stuff like Dow Corning 732 which was based on Acetic Acid. The newer versions of RTV (what Permatex calls their Ultra series) are based on a different chemistry from the original. The original versions of RTV were what are called Acetoxy silicone rubber and the newer versions are called Oxime silicone rubber. The Oxime versions do not use acetic acid which is what caused corrosion. It's also why they don't smell so bad like the older technology does. The Ultra Gray that you're fond of is fine for this purpose but of course you can always use the tried and true liquid electrical tape.

@DIYAutoHomeschool 7 лет назад

This was a good solid diagnosis, and honestly pretty straight forward. It still amazes me that people work in this field, call themselves good technicians, and if swapping components doesn't give them an easy answer... all of a sudden, they are out of ideas and have no idea what to do. Another good video sir, I do enjoy your videos. checking for the drag of the pin on the connector, wanting to know which coil was in that spot originally, those are the hallmarks of a true technician that genuinely understands diagnostic work and strives to do a good and thorough job on every vehicle.

@icurt06 7 лет назад

Cool video Eric. I always learn how to do things the right way when I watch you diagnose. I've saved a lot of money on my vehicles not throwing the parts cannon at them!

@vipervette03 7 лет назад

thank you for hanging in there with a headache and helping us see the proper way to diagnose an issue. Can't believe the state other can leave a car, but even here in Texas I see that a lot. they get payed book time and look for every possible shortcut and that usually means screwing the customer.

@drayco6979 7 лет назад

"Like a ninja..."; smiled at that comment. I agree there shouldn't be evidence the mechanic has been in there other than clean and shiny where new parts installed. But manufacturers don't always make it easy; they certainly don't seem to consider servicabilty when specifying things like plastic clips and they design their engine layouts to be assembled separately from the body and mated as a complete unit with scant regard for subsequent maintenance. On the other hand, Eric O seems to be able to fix things without leaving a trail of destruction so why can't others? I think there's a strong element of respect for the customer and pride in one's work involved here.

@paulkirkland1535 7 лет назад

drayco; agree with you totally. Eric O is definitely the man.

@adventureoflinkmk2 5 лет назад

Sloppy, sloppy everywhere... but then again it's a clock beating game, they only get so much for diagnosis... better sit back, strap on, and enjoy yer God damn stay, cuz until things can get more reasonable it ain't getting any better..

@xoxo2008oxox 7 лет назад

Hits the horn, " WHOOOAAAAA!" ... Man that woke me up!

@sharedknowledge6640 7 лет назад

That's sad how much was broken and left undone. You have to wonder if other shop(s) will ever watch this video. Nice job.

@shanemc5136 7 лет назад

Am no mechanic but I love watching your videos. it teaches me plenty things. It also help me to do some work on my own cars so I save a lot os $$$$$

@died4us590 7 лет назад

I would be pissed if that was my car, left with no air filter, loose bolts, missing bolts, and this vehicle is a 2013, damn. I like Eric, he is a thorough mechanic, with a great work ethic. Good job Eric, integrity is a good quality, and you treat people and their property fight.

@roloreoandy9867 7 лет назад

Eric, I absolutely love your channel. I stumbled upon you when I was watching a episode on ETCG. I have been sitting here for approximately 17 hours now watching your videos, and have learned so much from them. You have a wonderful family, your wife is a gem, and you are all very entertaining. Please keep up the fantastic work. I am even considering bringing in my vehicle to you, and I live in Canada ! (sucks to be me). Have a good one Eric!

@onewhoknowsrevenge6807 2 года назад

Wish you would remember,not everyone has the great scan tools you have.Been figuring problems out like this for years,just with a test light and a multi meter.

@SuperGmann10 7 лет назад

Burning the late night oil to feed our addiction so SMA! You rock! :)

@stuartcrosbie8830 7 лет назад

hey fella ive been subed to you for a while and just recently got round to watching your videos and enjoyed the honesty of your work and the detail you show ive started viewing every day. i come from a family of diy mechanics my dad was fully trained and as kids we learned from him and also self taught through the years so its good to see true honest work like you do

@SouthMainAuto 7 лет назад

Well welcome aboard Stuart. Glad you enjoy them.

@PistonShack 4 года назад

I'm learning a lot of handy skill by watching your channel. Thanks a lots Eric.

@kh155 7 лет назад

Okay, Okay, Erik we get it...you're good!! lol However this is not the first car you have done a video on that has bounced around from shop to shop until finally landing in your god like mechanic hands. I'd love for you to maybe in a video someday address why finding a "good" mechanic like your self is so difficult, even taking your car to your specific dealer seems to be a crap shoot! Every time you solve one of these cases I always think how relatively simple finding the fix was for you and how on earth could this have been missed by another professional. Not everyone is equal I know, but believe me your mechanic/problem solving skills are VERY rare these days! Thanks, love the vids!

@dennymambo 4 года назад

Cheers for the awesome videos SMA! Yeah can be depressing how some people treat things. I bought a WR450 for a trail thrasher. Out of habit I went to change all fluids... and found over half a dozen destroyed threads so far. Little tiny 7 ft lb m6 bolts going into soft alloy that have been swung on and come out with lots of alloy shaved threads. Helicoil time! ;p

@STREETSTANG07 7 лет назад

Very impressed as always . Remember I asked about the Autel 708 decided to get the 906 for just a few more dollars. Thanhs again

@wallyg.2409 7 лет назад

You're the MAN , Eric. You're neat in your approach to diagnosing a vehicle, and honest as the day is long. Very disappointing to see how others treat someone's vehicle. But I will give the other Tech the benefit of the doubt. Maybe he was being rushed and gave up...I don't know. In any event, the other shops should be embarrassed. But judging by the way the vehicle was left, I doubt it.

@jimzivny1554 7 лет назад

Good video, I've made a lot of money fixing other shops/guys screwups but it is depressing. Missing parts, loose everything, missing/mismatch hardware, some guys should be in jail. What really kills me is when you hear a car had a check eng light and it needed 7parts and it still runs like crap! Looking forward to seeing part 2!

@BrettyUK 7 лет назад

James Zivny a few weeks ago I had a heavy truck that apparently according to the main dealers needed 6 diesel injectors. Had engine warning light on dash logging low rail pressure. guess what injectors don't work as intended without fuel. there was a push fitting drawing in air. primary fuel filter was empty. I think people are far too quick to believe scan tools and suspect the worse. found it by vacuum testing the fuel pipe from the tank to filter. a lot of people never check basics anymore. I'm not complaining when you save the customer 3000 pounds it makes you look like a superhero haha

@CubasAutomotive 5 лет назад

Reviewing old videos... this was great. I like your process. KISS.

@crazywhac 7 лет назад

It's actually refreshing to see another technician using liquid electrical tape to seal a hole in a wire. I see too many puncture marks in wiring looms from people probing and not sealing them. Had to rewire an entire abs control system due to the previous shop not sealing the holes they made which caused the entire loom to become corroded past the point of repair.

@Drmcunningham 7 лет назад

Because everyone in a profession tends to get painted with the same brush, your colleagues that do not hold to professional standards make everyone look bad. We all wish we had an Eric O in our neighborhood.

@SouthMainAuto 7 лет назад

Thanks Mike

@jeremyhanna3852 5 лет назад

They are professional Mr. O has a PhD in diagonose and repair automotive fields need to split up like doctors would you go to an orthopedic surgeon if your left eye is blurry nope nor should mr. O's time be wasted on on brakes tire rotations and oil changes

@tigermoth3194 7 лет назад

"If ya deal with the public ya need this stuff, let me tell ya". Well, I'm with you there, Eric. Being a Cop in the UK so I go through a full pack of those headache tablets every shift!

@onewhoknowsrevenge6807 2 года назад

You have a problem.If u can;t cope with society,you shouldn,t be a cop,or--A MECHANIC.

@tigermoth3194 2 года назад

@@onewhoknowsrevenge6807 It was meant as a joke, you fool. I bet you're the real life and soul at a party.....no wait, you're clearly sat at home on your own watching 5 year old YT vids.

@drkar4656 5 лет назад

Interesting to watch the diagnosis/detective work

@johnchristopherson2718 7 лет назад

I really appreciate the way you point out the fact that we need to find out why the P.C.M. failed. Did it die? or was it murdered?, and since the coils have been swapped around who knows which coil drew too many amps, and smoked the P.C.M. I also share your disappointment of hacks breaking parts, those people give the industry a bad reputation. Keep up the great work Eric,and thanks for sharing.

@TheRedneckRailRoad 7 лет назад

Hope you get the job too Eric. Looking forward to the video. When I work for a shop I won't name. If the job was going to take longer than the manager felt we had time for he would say broom it. which was code for sweep it out the door.lol. Needless to say I wasn't there long.

@baxrok2. 7 лет назад

Dude, you are a Ninja! 100% automotive Ninja. Thanks for another great video.

@adventureoflinkmk2 5 лет назад

Hes a ninja... uhh yeeeeeeah, like Eric O. Makes a living off streaming fortnite and shit

@Ken_in_Wisconsin 7 лет назад

This is the reason behind why I learned how to diagnose and make repairs myself. There is so much incompetence out there (covered over by dishonesty) that it is beyond belief. The only thing I take issue with Eric is... when he says "If I can do it, YOU can do it" - I understand the sentiment. However he has a big advantage due to the fact that he has ready access to multiple wiring diagrams and service information. I'm not complaining, it is his business to have that at his disposal. But I simply do not. Most of the time when I end up trying to diagnose an electrical problem I hit a wall because I do not have access to good wiring diagrams and documentation. Plus there are quite a few problems that I've seen Eric diagnose that absolutely require a scope etc. I don't have those kinds of tools either. (This is not a criticism!)

@Pyro17059 7 лет назад

hopefully you get the job..Id like to see the pcm flashing and so fourth. I'm debating what set up to get for flashing modules. I just replaced a FSCM on a gm. Now it needs flashed and I have no means of doing it...so I guess its a good time to shop for a capable tool. Hopefully we get to see the process in part 2!

@danpikulski6573 7 лет назад

I laughed at the term touched. We always used "molested"

@averywellsand888 4 года назад

It has been diddled

@DA-zi6eq 7 лет назад

Gotto love these case studies, so much good info on them. Your Professionalism speaks volumes. (Like a ninja 😂).......Thanks again👍

@timtaylor7106 7 лет назад

Way to keep it together on work from other shops,they are all watching at break time,nice source of income. I bet you cant get any of them to sit in school with you, keep on keeping on

@jimzivny1554 7 лет назад

Tim Taylor You can't fix stupid as they say and a guy who has no pride in himself or his work I don't think is fixable either.

@rodneyhutton4502 7 лет назад

Hi Eric Your dedicated. Ill give you that. I too hate taking of someone elses second hand job. Makes it so much harder to do. Cheers Rob

@okiebass1390 7 лет назад

Thank you for an outstanding informational video, our videos have helped me a bunch. So much that because of them I was able to pass my ASE A6 test, there were multiple different questions that involved wire diagrams and diagnosing intermittent electrical problems. because of your videos i was able to successfully pass my test. So Thanks a bunch.

@BrettyUK 7 лет назад

Greatly video again Eric. I'm thinking about recording some videos myself but on heavy trucks here in the UK. I just have to pluck up the courage to press record on the camera in a shop with other mechanics about.

@jdtractorman7445 7 лет назад

Nice diagnosis. I can see why you want to be thorough in checking this out. It's pretty rare for PCM's to fail so everything else has to be eliminated as a possible cause. I like that invisible air filter. I wonder if the last shop the customer was at knew if he was coming to pick it up, maybe they were still going to check some more stuff on it? At least I hope that is the case. If not there was no excuse to leave it that way on their part. It seems Chrysler picked a bad location for that PCM. Hope you get a chance to replace the PCM.

@TradeAlgoPremier 5 лет назад

The story about the other shops. When all else fails, they turn to the good mechanic/technician.

@joeshmoe8912 7 лет назад

Its not that they don't know, its that they don't care. If you loosen a bolt or take off a bracket even if you don't fix the issue. Tighten the stuff back up for crying out loud. I really think the people of Avoca are lucky to have you as the small town mechanic. Have a good one brother.

@warnerconcepcion9929 7 лет назад

I wonder if other shops check out your channel when they're told that the car they couldn't fix is going to SMA. Thanks Eric The NInja for another awesome case study lol

@Ken_in_Wisconsin 7 лет назад

You gotta figure they do. (Notice the 14 thumbs-downs above)

@sydsyd 7 лет назад

Excellent video. I have owned the vantage meter for over 20 years, is one of the best component testers.

@MaicSalazarDiagnostics 7 лет назад

Hi Eric, I agree about how sad is to see a car get butchered. But, I think people gets what they ask for, lots of "costumers" complain for the diagnosis fee because it is free on "advance auto", come on that is just a print of the codes in the ECM memory! We do real diagnosis to find what is wrong and replace just the bad part, this takes more time than replace a part. I guess they learn the hard way! Some might say we are expensive (car gets fix with the correct part replaced at the right charge) or they go to the cheap "mechanic" (throw parts to see if gets fix and charges for each part and labor) and then only after spending a huge amount of money guessing they come to us!! I always charge extra when I see a car dismantled by a butcher.

@adventureoflinkmk2 5 лет назад

Then I better watch it when I fix cars owned by people who chop up animals for us to buy at the grocery stores..

@Benjamin1123-b8v 7 лет назад

Wow, if a shop would mess up stuff like that in my car, I would be really upset. I love your approach and attitude! Did you fix all the broken connectors, brackets, missing bolts, etc. I gotta know...

@dustinsigmon1342 7 лет назад

I am scrolling Amazon while loading this video and can without a doubt say that you have influenced Amazon's "Other Customers Also Bought" feature. I was purchasing an Astro Light and looked at the bottom of the page where there was also a magnetic alligator clip, Weller Butane Torch, Astro Pneumatic Hose Swivel, Astro Mini Ratchet and so many other products I have seen featured on your channel. It was like Amazon took your SMA Amazon Store and just didn't call it that.

@crcdesign9886 7 лет назад

Hey Eric. Thank you for another great video. I've been using the free BBB for wiring diagrams and they're awesome for being free. Is identafix better than Mitchell for wiring diagrams?

@Sandbag1300 7 лет назад

Wondering if Customers insurance will pay for the new PCM. The way the PCM is mounted, it is possible that a collision from the right rear would be enough to damage something on the PCM's circuit board that could cause the coil signal issue. So, the problem may be directly related to the accident especially since it would be unusual for a PCM to break within 5 years. Yet another double thumbs up SMA video production!

@jimzivny1554 7 лет назад

Sandbag1300 I've been involved with a lot of collision jobs over the years and replacing the ecm in this case would be very difficult to get the insurance to pay for unless there was damage at that area of the vehicle. Insurance will say the part is meant to operate in an environment that shakes, rattles n rolls so why would a hit at the other end of the vehicle affect it. You're right and it could have failed at the moment of impact but proving it is damm near impossible.

@Sandbag1300 7 лет назад

Depends. If the vehicle has a frame and the pcm is mounted on the frame an impact in the rear could damage the circuit board. If the vehicle has a unibody, sufficient force likely would not make it from the right rear to the left front. At a minimum, I would want to open the pcm and take a look see.

@rimmersbryggeri 7 лет назад

I wouldnt want to drive that car again though with a twisted frame. It should be scrapped.

@mrjonas9657 7 лет назад

"if you deal with the public" :D couldn't agree more !

@samrugtiv5563 7 лет назад

Eric good video ,looking forward to part two.

@RobUst000 7 лет назад

great great video! Thank you so much Eric!

@wyattoneable 7 лет назад

Keith would be proud = made me laugh. Nice diagnosis Eric. I was able to follow the logic so there is hope for me.

@Joseph1NJ 7 лет назад

Hoping for a part two... kinda feel it ain't over 'til it's fixed.

@yhird 4 года назад

Great job Eric.

@died4us590 7 лет назад

My dad passed away in 94, and when he would get a headache, and his eyes looked like yours, he would say my eyes feel like two piss holes in a snow bank. I'm 46, don't know if anyone else's dad said crazy stuff like that, he was a good dad.

@jeffryblackmon4846 7 лет назад

Good, methodical work. It's a terrible mess that the other shops left for you. There is no excuse for broken connectors if one truly understands the current crop of autos. Looking forward to Parts II and III. BTW- What is the p/n of that Astra magnetic LED light? It seems very handy.

@opl500 7 лет назад

That PCM is too close to all that road salt for my liking...

@tinkerwest 7 лет назад

I feel you on that when you get a car that has been butchered along the way to you, it makes you suspicious and wondering if there is new or hidden damage in ADDITION to ORIGINAL problem!!!...

@jimcarty3956 4 года назад

Hay eric o just saying love your show i watch them every day love your technecks. On how you do thing i have a 93 silverado 4x4 id gladley let you work on it bud keep up the good work your frend jim carty from st louis mo

@jayss10 7 лет назад

Before I would replace the ECM I would check pin fitment on that 52 pin. Most likely not a fitment issue, but I would check it before the customer drops money on the ECM. Secondly you bring up an excellent point about swaptronics and the possibility that a burned coil caused the issue. Granted as you also said the newer electronics are pretty good at preventing that sorta thing from burning up an ECM, but we all know it's not perfect. At the least I would do a basic test on all the coils to make sure there isn't an oddball in the batch. That would suck to have it potentially burn up a ECM later down the road.

@telocho 7 лет назад

jayss10 I just wonder, if the oddball coil got swapped to another cylinder, would that pcm output driver not have been burned out as well, or cause some misfires at least? There are only misfires in cylinder 3.

@stigonutube 7 лет назад

yeah i had a feeling about this one that ecu is kaput, customer wanted 2nd opinion, i hope you get this job as it needs cleaning and taping up again, those guys were rough even for a diy like me to see.

@bobmoy3406 7 лет назад

That the problem Lady, your engine got the "Shakes"...haha What even worst is that the other shop is going to mark up your diagnostic cost and add it onto the customer bill. Great video as always.

@michaelmorris6575 10 месяцев назад

Great video! Thanks for sharing.😊

@robertleifeld225 7 лет назад

Did you remember to current ramp the other coils to see if any of them were drawing too much current?

@OneSierra 7 лет назад

Well done! Thanks for sharing.

@jonarruda2719 7 лет назад

Welcome back to the Dodge Grand Caravan channel!!

@SouthMainAuto 7 лет назад

I know right!?

@jimm9991 7 лет назад

i wonder....when the collision work was done if any welding was done and they didn't disconnect the battery?, I use to think for that to happen you have better odds winning the lottery....we'll I had it happen and I still haven't won the lottery. lots of lessons learned the hard way that has shaped how I handle repairs.

@B.E.Long.63 7 лет назад

Most shops have lack of knowledge sorry to say.. Good work as usual my friend......

@hawaiianf1504 7 лет назад

2nd and the stars are shinning. By that I mean - Eric

@jamesdayton9530 7 лет назад

Eric non-acid RTV is available. We use it in aviation maintenance.

@rrmech11 7 лет назад

Thanks Eric great video

@Flinix 7 лет назад

Third I suppose. It's great being a night owl. Seeing Erics uploads minutes after they are up.

@CheezyDee 7 лет назад

I like Advil too, usually I can feel a headache coming on and I'll take just one (200mg) and I'll be fine all day. They gave me a bottle of 600mg Ibuprofen when I had a root canal a few weeks ago, never needed it. Took a nap to let the Novocaine wear off, no pain at all.

@joetiller1031 7 лет назад

Great video, Eric long days will make a old man out of you, don't ask me how I know.

@ingejeppesen1358 7 лет назад

Hello Eric. I believe the pcm will not turn of ignition. only injectors. Because pumping gas trough the exhaust is bad.

@milfordcivic6755 7 лет назад

Wow, no air filter, broken parts, fasteners not put back. Was this serviced at the stealership or Jiffy Boob? Eric, when will we see more videos of your Civic coupe?

@heyitschinoable 7 лет назад

Good video Eric! Can you really not use RTV silicone to repair it? Vinegar acid?!

@rimmersbryggeri 7 лет назад

Why does anyone go to any other shop in your area before you Eric. You seem to have a solid reputation and rightly so. Especially among the other shops as it seems.

@brasolt04 7 лет назад

If he does get the job, i bet he'll pick up this customers business for the rest of the life of the vehicle. Finding someone like Eric is hard to do.

@johnmurphy6366 7 лет назад

Hey,Eric,we need you down on Long Island,NY,too many dealerships,not enough good independent shops,especially on south shore,nice beaches for mrs O,and the kids???

@63256325N 5 лет назад

Thanks for the video.

@scottfirman 7 лет назад

I hate working on anything that has had too many fingers in the pie. It makes me nuts to see that. I call it smash and grab. You are correct about it being people not knowing proper diagnostics and honestly,on that job,without the proper diagnostic tools or know how,they should leave things alone. I cannot believe a certified shop even touched that vehicle. I sure as hell wouldnt take anything of mine there. When you first started showing us what had been already done I shook my head. Too many times I have ran into these kind of things. It really slows you down and makes it more difficult to find the true issue when someone has been in there swapping stuff around. My guess is they already suspected the ECM but were hoping by some miracle you would pull a rabbit out of your hat and find the problem somewhere else when in reality,it was right there in their face. Eather the mechanic is incompetent and unsure of his own abilities,or was hoping to save someone the bucks its going to cost to fix it. Eather way,they have no choice now. Thats what it boils down to. I have seen that too. The owner doubts the mechanic,wants another opinion because they dont like what they hear,or the other things I mentioned. Or both.

@larryhurst8958 7 лет назад

Other shops, FLAT RATE, lack of info, liked the video

@EdgarMendezz 2 года назад

Learning to do these electronic diagnostics looks hard but at the same time interesting. If I wanted to learn this what would you recommend? In a shop with someone experienced or college? or both?? Just curious. Because I love your vids even though I don't understand diddly squat what you are saying sometimes XD

@REPOOCNITSUJ 7 лет назад

Is there any way you could do a video (or series) how to use a scope?? I'm saving now to buy my first scope and when I see you and others doing scope diagnosis I'm lost. when you adjust the time (2ms, 3ms, ...), and the range, and how to set triggers, I'm just lost. I would love to incorporate and oscilloscope in my diagnosis/repair but I just feel like I'm listening to Greek when you start using the scope. Love the videos though. Keep wrenchin'

@EricChee 7 лет назад

Nice clean and simple diagnostic. It leads me to click subscribe button. cheers

@baddriversofnorthtexas6850 7 лет назад

spread the word that SMA honors dodge caravan warranties now. watch them line up outside

@adventureoflinkmk2 5 лет назад

Was gonna say if a vehicle is under warranty, wouldnt it still be good for other shops besides the dealer...

@for2utube 7 лет назад

If you get the customer okay to put in a new PCM then try, with the old PCM, shorting cylinder 1's primary feed to ground - will it burn out the PCM driver for cylinder 1 or did the engineers design the PCM robustly enough to withstatnd a direct short?

@andrewk778 7 лет назад

Thank you for another great video. I always find them informative and entertaining. You have a nice presentation style. As an older person who has always done his own repairs, I have to ask the question; Is this the way it is out there? Two shops in a row who can't diagnose an automobile? Is the customer paying these other shops?

@jimzivny1554 7 лет назад

Andrew K After 30+yrs as a mechanic, service writer and manager I've learned that 70-80% of the shops(NYC area) are great at changing tires, brakes and letting the cash out of your wallet. Finding a shop like SMA is difficult, finding a real technician who understands modern electronics and has pride in his work is like finding a winning lottery ticket. It's worth it to go a little farther to get stuff done right and develop a relationship with the shop. It's a shame but the almighty dollar pushes all else to the side.

@garywanamaker2602 7 лет назад

There is another unfortunate side to this coin. I was at a shop in New Jersey for an emergency flat repair, and while I waited, the receptionist phoned 6 or 7 customers in a row and told them the reason for their no crank/no start was a bad ECM and it was going to be around $1500. 6 in the shop at the same time, towed in overnight or that morning. Total money grab. They tried to charge me $300 for a single tire for a Chevy Cavalier. $10 to take it off the car. $6 to dismount it. $6 to mount new tire. $15 for valve and balance. $10 to put it back on. I drove away on the flat.

@shahsmerdis 7 лет назад

@ James ZivnyWhere are you in NYC? I have yet to find anything more than a parts changer here. Its a dam shame, but time wise and those who don't know any better, to find a reputable shop, its not worth keeping the car long enough to have these kind of issues. The only real shop I like here is Costco tire center. Great honest people, yes you wait, but honest and no BS to sell you shit because they don't care other than liability.

@lijoima 7 лет назад

Gary Wanamaker doesn't add up to $300. Good story though!

@johngriffin4023 7 лет назад

I recently had to take my LR3 to a Land Rover stealership to get a warranty repair done on the brake system. The fault was a known recall / known issue, so only the official LR stealerships could get the parts and labour covered. It took 3 visits for them actually provide me a car with working brakes. Think about that. A car that came in for failed brakes, left the shop twice with non functional brakes "signed off" as working. One of these times it left with the MAF left unplugged, so she wasn't running too well either. And this place is charging $180USD per hour and has about 20 lifts full all the time and a 4 week waiting list. People are sheep.

@normangallant9879 6 лет назад

Good find

@bborkzilla 7 лет назад

I said "Holy Crab Biscuits" in front of my wife the other day. She gave me a the same look the Nuns used to give me when I would cuss in middle school. I guess it's all in the surprise factor...