Dodge Neon : Engine Light On / Limp In Mode

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Come along with Eric O. at the SMA shop as he has a look at this Dodge Neon that was dragged in with the engine light on and the transmission stuck in limp mode, meaning it won't shift. He discovers and repairs the problem in the harness pretty quickly but we soon find out that there is likely more to the story than we were told. Enjoy!!
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@hatfez 5 лет назад

"There's your problem, lady". Never gets old!

@wendwllhickey6426 2 месяца назад

Tow truck don't care they hook it up and away they go then drop it off.and drive away.😂

@damianballard9070 7 лет назад

How can anybody thumbs down this guy Eric is awesome and educational

@jasonlajewski8964 7 лет назад

I must say... I'm an electrician and I'm always impressed by your wiring skills. I couldn't do it better myself. Most mechanics around here would just twist the wires back together and wrap cheapo electrical tape around it, then ship it LOL. I think I've watched almost all your videos now and I think you do great work. Thanks for taking the time to make em all!

@SouthMainAuto 7 лет назад

Well thanks Jason, that means a lot to me

@SedatedByLife 5 лет назад

The catalytic converter/exhaust had been replaced at some point with what appear to be a non Chrysler made exhaust system. I don't see typical welds from a general shop job - they seem quite clean. It was tilted which caused the O2 sensor to be horizontal against the heat shield and not at a slight downward angle like it's supposed to be. (I work for Chrysler - we've seen this before)

@jdrs4214 6 лет назад

Eric O. The King of RU-vid mechanics. Keep on truckin’ Eric, pay no mind to haters. I enjoy your videos.

@theadventuresofjavier8698 7 лет назад

The last few neon' s in America are in New York and California..i have several customers with neon's and have seen similar wire carnage. your a great influence Eric, I catch my self saying " THERE'S YOUR PROBLEM LADY ".. my boss looks at me and has a "WHAT?" look on his face....i summon my inner Eric O everyday...gracias amigo

@SouthMainAuto 7 лет назад

haha glad it makes you laugh too!

@davidb.fishburn9338 7 лет назад

They're all over the country and the world, as well. Just had a roll call on the Neons.org Facebook page, and the response has been tremendous. :)

@halfillans737 5 лет назад

South Main Auto Repair LLC if u like that tape you should try the super 88 it’s the best

@bincockwell2610 4 года назад

No matter where in the country, not known as a reliable vehicle

@airborne63 4 года назад

@@halfillans737 Super 88 is what we used in Airborne Geophysical equipment.....usually do surveys in mountains or jungles....lol

@dans_Learning_Curve 5 лет назад

Very nice of the Neon "Engineers" to provide bumpers such as the oil pans and wiring harnesses!

@paulcarroll750 7 лет назад

Eric is on a roll. A new video released every day this week as i am climbing into bed. I am addicted so i am going to watch. Who needs sleep.

@theoldwizard998 7 лет назад

Eric's video cuts seem to be longer than "average". This implies 2 things. Well organized thought process while taping/narrating (but we all know that) and less time editing !

@MichaelMcNeilg 7 лет назад

I learn a lot from Eric, I wish I could work at his shop. Thanks a lot Eric!!

@moldingpro7208 7 лет назад

I wish he could work on my cars. I am getting to old!

@theoldwizard998 7 лет назад

If I lived within 100 miles of his shop, that would be where I would take my car, especially for electrical work.

@bobmoy3406 7 лет назад

As Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs would say " You can sleep when you're dead".

@SPLEclipse 7 лет назад

To address the oil thing at the end - SOHC Neons burn a lot of oil from a poorly designed PVC system. The PVC location on the left side of the valve cover is prone to excessive direct oil exposure, so the intake vacuum will pull it through and it pools in the manifold right after the throttle body. Next time you get one pull the intake tubing of at the manifold and have a look inside. It can be remedied by either converting to a breather only setup or rerouting the PVC to the hole on the back of the valve cover (which is normally a fresh air inlet).

@akdenyer 5 лет назад

Hi Eric, seeing you do that wire joining I just thought I would put in my pennith. I personaly don't use the glue type because you can buy it on reels but the glue lined is really good and I do like that too for wet applications. I also use clear so you can see the join. To clear that black tarnish I use La-Co flux. I also use proper lead tin solder, I find the lead free is pretty useless when it comes to nice solder flowing and making a good amalgam. Another great use for the clear is when making wire looms you can print labels on the computer or use a cable marker and then put shrink sleeving over the top. I do make wire harnesses and when it is complex that is how I mark the wires. Nice to see an auto mechanic taking pride in making good solder joints. It is a lost skill. Yours Allister Denyer

@gregagnew9777 7 лет назад

lol at the crack in the bumper exactly where the damaged wires are.

@Folsomdsf2 5 лет назад

It looks like this was done backing out of a driveway and coming a little too far to the side and off the curb. You can see a trace of drag further back as well. Pretty sure this isn't the first time they did this.

@GlycerinZ 5 лет назад

agreed

@Syncopia 4 года назад

There's yer problem lady!

@philstuf 4 года назад

Glad I'm not the only one that homed in on that...

@NitroGuyJH 4 года назад

philstuf same here

@dirtyfingernailsauto8946 6 лет назад

A little tip for those of us that like our good quality electrical taping . ALWAYS end your tape session with a 2 inch piece that is NOT under pressure from a stretch .Roll out 2 inches past your stopping point and cut it with a knife or scissors. Tearing the tape to seperate it from the roll will enable the tape to UNWIND itself probably before that car leaves your shop bay.

@jeremyrogers1336 5 лет назад

Those vamplier brand pliers are my go to for tough stuff, if youve never used them your missing out. Worth the money for sure.

@turboturtle9083 Месяц назад

Elsewhere in the world there called nose hair trimmers.

@zennor_man 5 лет назад

Nice job....your comment on the tape you use brought back a memory of our electrician, Frank, at the haulage company I worked for back in the 1970's....he swore by Nitto tape & was always going on about it much to our amusement.....happy days..

@KSSilenceAU 7 лет назад

Hey Eric, Heres a little trick i learned from having to solder some small wires together in a mod i did for some PC Cooling fans (using some high power delta fans, where i had to built a small "PWM signal inverter module inline with the fan). I wasnt able to get a satisfactory joint by using wire holders like you, wires were to flimsy, so i had a brainstorm and quick experiement...... So heres what i did, and you might like this: 1. Strip ends of wires like you normally would, for this job i did it was about 1cm stripped each wire. 2. cut same length of 60/40 solder off the roll. (Electronics solder, so ~1mm thick) 3. grabbed my heatshrink, installed it over one wire, then line up both stripped wires AND the solder piece all alongside each other and use my little wire jig to hold the wires in place. 4. slid the heatshrink over the joint and lined it up. 5. started by shrinking each end once happy with wire placement to hold and worked inwards until shrunk. 6. then using my temperature conrolled iron i applied liberal amount of heat to the middle of the joint, and maintained the heat until the solder melted and flowed into the joint. 7. Bingo! This works because typical 60/40 solder has a lower melting point than that of the heatshrink (which is very heat resistant mind you), so when you hit the middle of the joint with heat, the solder melts, and the heatshrink wants to shrink and it actually forces the solder right into the wire strands and fuses them together very very well. This also explains why the wires pulled out on you, because you melted the solder before your heatshrink was sufficiently bonded to the wire insulation to retain it. I had my iron set around 250 celsius or so and the heatshrink could pretty much handle that all day without melting. I also noted that the heat would soften the insulation of the wire near the joint, and it would essentially fuse / glue itself to the heatshrink over it creating a very watertight seal. Obviously you need to use the smallest possible size heatshrink you can over the joint for best results, and you should use CLEAR so you can see when the solder flows If you would like, i could create a video showing how i do this, and how well it works. Regards, Alex.

@NitroGuyJH 4 года назад

They sell the scotch super 33 and 66 here at our Walmart. 😂 So it’s technically Walmart tape too. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@wallyg.2409 7 лет назад

I love when a vehicle smacks you in the face and says Fix This Before you Proceed. What a mess.

@clintonandrews1538 7 лет назад

Eric, thank you for the meticulous attention to detail; you shame me into doing things right the first time: "Eric wouldn't shoemaker it like that! Just do it the right way." BTW, a theory on how the harness happened: many precast parking curbs are pinned in place with a couple of feet of 1/2" rebar. Between tires bumping the curb and frost heave, the rebar works its way up and sticks out above the curb by several inches. The sloped front of the curb could have lifted the car just enough for the harness to go over the rebar but then settle down hooked onto it. Sad for the lady who owns it.

@100SteveB 7 лет назад

So nice to see someone actually showing the correct way to use heat shrink tube, rather than just putting a lighter flame to it. So many other so called techs seem to think that using a flame is more than good enough - often burning the tube in the process. Nice job, Eric.

@abNormMcDonald 7 лет назад

Eric O. vaguely reminds me of Steve from Blue's Clues. I can't tell if this is part of the reason I can't stop watching this RU-vid channel or not. Either way, love the videos, Eric's introduced me to an aspect of automotive diagnostics and repair I didn't understand and I can't wait to start applying this knowledge to my small home fleet.

@jameskoralewski296 5 лет назад

Vampire tools are made in Japan and are very good quality. I was first exposed to them when Scotty Kilmer displayed them as received from someone who sent them for him to try. They looked like a quality set, so I went to Amazon and bought a full set of 7 or 8 for about $158. I am still using them and they are one of my favorite sets especially to grab and turn damaged screws.

@glenharper3136 7 лет назад

Christmas in May with all of these sweet videos. Thanks Eric.

@wyattoneable 7 лет назад

Your channel is one of a few that I'll watch a video from beginning to end. That's in part because I don't want to miss any of the commentary. Your one liners crack me up. I like the tools too. :)

@jerrellstrawn6409 5 лет назад

"It's like a booger."

@unclemarksdiyauto 5 лет назад

wyattoneable, Eric is a great commentator and repair tech!

@mohhaacrazy 5 лет назад

wa-rench!!!!!!

@ericeiler7016 7 лет назад

Keep up the good work Eric. I have learned so much from you about keeping my cars serviced and repaired. Thank you for all the money you have saved me! Eric E.

@rafaelmarin1963 3 года назад

Everything nice. The work you do, the tools you use, the products and parts you use,,, all of it sums up to professionalism!

@mikebmechanic 7 лет назад

Outstanding as always. I think the viewers would like you to do an in depth video on flash programming. I'm talking about a multiple part, in great depth and detail, take us to school video. Detailing not only the equipment used, but where the programming info comes from. A start at A and go to Z type instructional video, that after viewing, we would have a handle on this process. Our biggest challenge as repair professionals outside the dealership, is keeping up with the evolving technology. Thank you and others that I wont call by name on your channel for your videos. They really are a valuable resource in our effort to improve and expand our skills.

@1967lathrop 5 лет назад

Always do the right thing especially when no one is watching. Thank you sir for another example of your integrity.

@KeithSWD 3 года назад

I felt to watched this after my experience today! I always imagine how happy your customers, with this kind of a service. I have a neon 2005 2L, auto, which i bought with a wire connected right from the fan relay pin, down to the yellow wire to both fans. Now, the Relay pin where this wire is connected from got burnt a bit, and when wiggle that wire while the car is idling, the car got shut off. After all, the car was just cranking, not start. I tested the relay first, and heard its clicking. With my cheap DVOM, i check fuses inside and found out that 15 amp fuse LDP Engine relay fuse has no continuation. Underneath, where you fixed the wiring harness, i found out that yellow wire from the fan relay and another black wire were opened and touching. The car started after having insulated those wires and probably replaced that 15 amp fuse LDP Engine relay fuse! "Visual inspection is key!!" Any further suggestions?

@1013redoak 4 года назад

Always great to find an older video I haven't watched!

@markamcampbell6340 5 лет назад

i've been in limp mode ever since the operation.

@k4x4map46 5 лет назад

omg!

@edwardkopp1367 3 года назад

Lol

@KevinJohnson-fx6wq 5 лет назад

Who would have thought those broken wires would have caused so many problems. You do great work, very thorough and using a really good quality tape is very important. Thanks for sharing.

@dil6969 7 лет назад

It's gotta suck when you have to explain to a customer why their engine light came on a couple days after you fixed an O2 sensor problem, and that it may be $600+ for a new cat. Regular people see a shop trying to gouge them, while we see it as the consequences of letting a smaller problem linger for too long.

@peej123 7 лет назад

Another great video Dr O! You finally had a car with a problem that *even I* could've found!!

@claytonfite3197 4 года назад

I like the super 33 tape very good tape. Huge difference between your cheaper brands. I also like Scott's splicing packing tape and the friction tape as well. One small item where brand name stands out above all others Scott's 3 M Good Job again Eric

@kmath50 7 лет назад

Another great video! I am amazed how the number of problems that you deal with, that are simply related to broken wires, or bad connections.

@tjoelfoster 5 лет назад

Super 33 is the best. Easy to work with, makes you look like you know how to tape. Been using it since '76 when I worked in a CB shop right after HS. The Portasol has a heater tip that you can use for heat shrink in a pinch, doesn't have a heat shield though, at least mine doesn't. Gonna have to look in to that torch, I usually use an electric gun but that keeps you from having to drag out the extension cords. Great video, Eric.

@michaellitscher9456 5 лет назад

The best way to join two stranded wires is to use shrink tubing as you did, then strip off 1/2" off of each wire. Then split the strands of each wire into a "Y" shape (think two legs). then bring the two wires together, "scissoring" the two "Y"s together (search the urban dictionary for "scissoring" if you need to). Then twist each "Y" in opposite directions. You'll have a nice joint that will stay together while you solder it. Then do the shrink tubing as you did.

@shaynebaldwin9806 7 лет назад

Your a machine Eric! Lovin the number of videos. Never miss an episode. I always learn something new watching this channel. Best automotive diagnostic and repair channel around!

@joncooper9966 7 лет назад

I have an '04 PT Cruiser which is basically the same car. On several occasions I have had evap. codes come and go. I found out that there is a check valve bonded into the top of the gas tank that will randomly stick open causing the codes. A sharp blow on the bottom of the gas tank frees up the valve. I suspect ethanol in the fuel is the cause. went thru changing purge valve and other parts before I found a clue to this on a PT club blog.

@wst8340 5 лет назад

That Neon is in pretty good shape for an 02. iI had a 2001 Neon.The 2l engine was a beast compared to the Hondas ,Toyota's etc. Loved driving it,gave it too my son and bought a 04 300M which I gave to him recently .What a beast the 300m. Great Video! 2

@bostedtap8399 5 лет назад

Another great repair, and real world solution. Thanks for sharing and best regards from the UK.

@keithsisson2445 7 лет назад

well done again Eric, I would love to see a good investigation into negative long fuel trim. as I have a Suzuki which has -13 LT and can't find anything wrong. I'll keep watching.

@garysgarage3669 7 лет назад

You don't suck, you are the best on the web. I can't even watch the other guy's anymore. I get half way through their video's and get too bored.

4 года назад

Best mechanic I've seen so far on the web. I've been doing this stuff for 5 decades, and this is about the only guy I'd let touch anything of mine.

@I_M_Nonno 5 лет назад

We use 3M Temflex 1700 Vinyl Electrical Tape on antenna wire connections. It bonds to itself to make a weather tight seal. Good stuff!

@letzrockitrite8469 7 лет назад

Thanks Eric for another super well put together video... great quality... oh.... and I love driving around NY... thanks

@jameskoralewski296 5 лет назад

When I'm repairing several of some broken or damaged wires on the flight simulators, I never use that shield that goes on the end of the butane powered portable iron. It gets way too hot and it's common to ruin the wires that were just repaired by all the extra heat being applied. To be on the safe side, I always used a regular electric heat gun ( like one that Master makes), and shrink the wires with the heat gun. The heat gun is way more controllable concerning its heat and I never had one of the just repaired wires open up again using one of these heat guns.

@oscargonzalez8518 5 лет назад

Really good and profesional videos,muy bueno.I have the same problem on my 2003 caravan the transmission on limp mode,replace the TCM and the p0700 steel.

@danr1920 5 лет назад

I'm surprised that the harness is in that location. Had a '95 neon with the 5 speed manual, bought new, kept it 217,000 miles. A blast to drive. Was a very early build, but it was relaible too.

@alandawson3345 Год назад

10:00 You mention the little exhaust hole biting on the gas soldering iron. I have the snapon one of these and I find it really useful as I use the exhaust to shrink my heat shrink without changing tool. Keep up the good work Erik.

@TheKyridgerunner 7 лет назад

Most of the placement curbs has rebar sticking up or some type of roof bolt to hold them down... They have done some damage under the front of my vehicle like this... glad it was just a simple fix.! Good work Eric O.!!!

@MrBuddysAdventures 7 лет назад

I recently started watching South Main Auto Repair channel and I think it's my favorite auto repair channel so far. As an avid DIYer with a disease for wanting the "pro" shop-tools and equipment in my home garage I particularly enjoy the tool talk. Would love to see a 'shop tour' video and most frequently used pro tools (beyond the usual ratchets, sockets etc).

@SouthMainAuto 7 лет назад

Yeah I think that is in my video "to do list"

@rayharbin2211 6 лет назад

South Main Auto Repair

@sostrucking 5 лет назад

@Josh Smith I agree. I've got Mac and haven't broken but one piece working on big rigs. Just picked up a bunch of Thorsen tools too. Not sure how old they are.

@sostrucking 5 лет назад

Most used tool...his brain.

@PistonShack 4 года назад

So true brotha. Indeed)

@milfordcivic6755 7 лет назад

Wow. Thanks for all the new videos Eric.

@Mitchues 6 лет назад

Great job as always the only thing is when you roll black tape, always go forward with it much faster and tighter. I was a lineman for 43 years and rolled quite a bit of it..Wonderful videos I can't stop watching them...Cheers

@jakehiggins5118 5 лет назад

Being an electrician, I totally agree with you on that scotch tape. I love the super 33 tape. Flexotek makes really good tape too. It's expensive but It's totally worth the price.

@mr.nobody9630 7 лет назад

Well, Eric O. Thanks for the Avoca tour short lovely town where you are it. A + Rating from here.

@rrmech11 7 лет назад

Dr.O you're on a roll

@kuruji 7 лет назад

Yet another brilliant and entertaining repair video. I love your show.

@SouthMainAuto 7 лет назад

Thanks!

@doughb0y80 3 года назад

Wish I can bring my car to your shop!!! You seem to love what you do.... enjoy watching them.. trying to learn what I can.

@fatboydan02 5 лет назад

Your troubleshooting skills are astounding,I wonder how many others would have caught that harness hanging from the corner of their eye.Another great video...THUMBS UP.... Edit: the A store?? shouldn't it be the O store...anyways,good stuff there abouts

@Benjamin1123-b8v 7 лет назад

Hey Eric, great job! Any videos with electrical work are always awesome. When are we going to see some videos on the Honda?

@davidb.fishburn9338 7 лет назад

Being a Chrysler dealer tech, i figured it out pretty quickly when Eric mentioned doing a visual inspection. That's just one problem i see, the others are that the core support is weak, and bumping into a tall curb can bend it back into the auto trans. That's where a second problem comes in, and Eric already knows what that is~ The pcm gets smashed into the trans. If the car's lucky, the wiring harness gets pinched and damaged. Worst case, the pcm gets damaged. It mystifies me why Chrysler thought that was a good place for the pcm. The evap problem, i bet it may be a sticking switch. My 04 Neon R/T has the code for the switch being stuck closed. Gonna be dealing with that soon, as it is annoying to have to shake the car to get the last couple of gallons of gas in(For those who don't know- the vent switch automatically opens the vent when you pump the gas into the tank, having it stuck closed does'nt allow the tank to vent air as the gas displaces it).

@Yawwee 5 лет назад

Good call on the visual inspection first - see if a dealer will do that - it is straight to the "" Diagnostic "" machine to find the problem at a $125 cost, even if nothing is found !!!!! Nice harness repair job - I sure do like your wire holder for soldering wires back together - going to make myself one of those - If I had 4 arms and hands, I would never need anybody and I'd be invincible !!!!!!

@tommylee9586 4 года назад

Great repair video education... It’s another dodge for me too... Thanks for taking the time and posting these, it helps the wonderments in me 😜

@waynegouin939 5 лет назад

Hi, i owned two neons and i really liked them, awsome milage. Good little, very little car. Always do visual first, saves time and money. 2.0 four cyl. Eng. very good engine. You gotta take care of stuff.owners manual says 7 thou. between oil changes. 8 cyl eng wears oil out twice as fast as 4 Oil change goes twice as long.

@rogerkerr5745 5 лет назад

I have a suggestion Eric. If you put a little tubing on each jaw of your alligator clips on your soldering jig, the clips will not bite into the insulation of the wires being held. The insulation becomes soft with heat and can be easily damaged from the alligator clips. Just a thought. Love the videos. Would like to see a video tracking down a data signal line on the ECU.

@andrewadams7439 7 лет назад

Mr o you are a God in the car world sure you hear this all the time but you inspire me to give me the confidence to repair my vehicle!!!! would love to meet you cuz you really are my idol thanks keep the knowledge coming thanks Mr. O

@jimphillips2380 4 года назад

by the way,I am not being critical I'm just trying to learn,your lightyears ahead of me!! Thanx fer all your excellent work

@coryxj6er873 5 лет назад

5:52 - bonnie from family guy! You nailed it! 😂😂😂

@DaveSender66 7 лет назад

thank you for making the time to do all these videos !!!!!!

@jojoskunk 5 лет назад

love your style of video good thinking, good care on your work you seem to enjoy your job,

@michaelgleason4791 7 лет назад

Those Vampire pliers that are for damaged screws grip like nobody's business. I don't use them a lot but they're great when I need them. You won't be disappointed!

@jimzivny1554 7 лет назад

Good video. Thanks for including more details, tools, diagnosis, jokes ect. The videos are getting better I think and your attention to detail is commendable, as you say "leave everything the way it was", a lot of guys cut every corner. Most importantly, isn't the ice cream shop opening soon? Lmao

@andrewrixon2347 4 года назад

As a fibre optics engineer I know that Kevlar (or aramid) will definitely blunt your scissors but when I got Kevlar scissors they are absolutely the dogs danglies! I’ve had mine several years, get used everyday and are still as sharp as the day I opened the box !!

@TheCowgirlNiamh 7 лет назад

I'm only 5 minutes in but that "repair" job to the bumper right in front of the loom might be a clue as to what happened .... Haha loving all the videos Eric! Keep it up! (Not limp) :p

@kenwilcox5010 4 года назад

Just a suggestion. When wrapping the Scotch 33, take the roll over the top away from you as opposed to towards you. The tape provides more protection when pulled tight

@shaneharrison4775 3 года назад

Almost spit my coffee out when you said quality tools and japan in the same sentence, I do know they had excellent aeronautical abilities between sale tools and sail tools sailing through the air in the direction of the scrap receptical. Lol used them lots growing up and purged them as I aged for better tools but I kept some that were pretty nice

@BOBHANNA01 7 лет назад

Eric, that little pair of lineman pliers are bad ass , my boss bought me a pair of the snap on truck. I NEVER would have bought them just because of cost, they will be your go to, good quality and the stripper blade stays sharp.

@jhuntosgarage 7 лет назад

Another Dodge. I can believe it. Great video Eric.

@wyrtwister4260 5 лет назад

Great video ! :-) Scotch 88 used to be the cold weather variety of cold weather electrical tape from Scotch . Mostly I hist ask for cheap black tape , for wire pulling ( not for automotive application ) . Wyr God bless

@onefixitman 4 года назад

Love me some SiliKroil and AeroKroil. Kano is a good company. Great repair.

@SmittySmithsonite 7 лет назад

Wow, she did a number on that harness - that was a good one! Powerhouse Neon - lookout folks! We're comin' thru! :D I like that torch - looks better built than some of the ones I've been dealing with over the years. I keep buying these little ones that have a cigarette lighter inside (minus the flint and wheel sparker - Iso-Tip 7975, and other brands similar),and refill nipple on the bottom. I usually get about 2 years out of them (if I'm lucky). They're great - just wish they were a bit tougher. Went on Amazon last year and bought another one - thing is WAY too big for heat-shrinking - she'll melt the whole harness down, lol! The little ones have that deflector/shield there, but it's cheesy the way it attaches, and is prone to failure, so I never use it. I'm surprised you don't use automatic wire strippers. I can't even use manual ones anymore. It's so fast - just squeeze, bam, stripped! I've had a Vice-Grip brand one (might have grabbed at Lowe's of all places). Only had to make one minor adjustment to it in 5 or so years, and they get used ALOT. www.amazon.com/IRWIN-VISE-GRIP-Self-Adjusting-Stripper-2078300/dp/B000OQ21CA - the thing is awesome.

@hddm3 4 года назад

I like them. I use them all the time on international 4400 floor cover torx screws that always rot out. Vampliers are great. Have to get me the sissors now!

@pv2xeek 7 лет назад

I'm digging the JB Weld repair on the front bumper cover.

@freddydee270 4 года назад

You're videos are my main source of entertainment. While I'm on leave of absence from a major airline. I'm a 58 year old Airline Mechanic probably about to get furloughed. I owned my own auto repair shop from 1988 to 2004, when I sold it and got out of So. Florida. My contingency plan is to start working on vehicles again, probably for an independent shop. Do I need my head examined? BTW you got all the cool tools. Love that Autel Scanner.

@charlesrodgers7743 7 лет назад

I truly enjoy watching your videos in the morning while having my coffee before work. For those that say your videos SUCK well, there's only one thing to say about that. There jealous and wish they had your knowledge. Keep up the great videos and hard work. Again thank you for sharing your professional knowledge.

@CHIBA280CRV 7 лет назад

Another fantastic video thanks Dr. E.

@erickieffer8440 6 месяцев назад

I like that Super 33 tape too, I’ve also been trying that Super 88 also. The Super 88 is some tough stuff though, and if you’re doing a lot of taping it’ll test the endurance of your hand muscles.

@joehomanick 7 лет назад

jb quick to fix the split in the bumper perfect

@Ottonic6 7 лет назад

I think he meant the other tape he used was Scotch Super 88 (66 ft. rolls). Not positive though... Eric's videos are so informative, I watch them even though I own a Honda that is operating fine. I learn a lot of procedures that are beneficial for working on, or troubleshooting any automotive repair. Thanks Eric for your time and knowledge.

@SouthMainAuto 7 лет назад

Yes you are right , I always call it 66 but it is 88 :D

@joehomanick 7 лет назад

i am freaking loving the video everyday .. THANKS ERIC check out the sporty pleather driver seat cover that must add at 25 hp

@stevenakn1 7 лет назад

thanks Eric I been watching everyday when I'm home from fixing equipment 12 hours a day😂😁

@SouthMainAuto 7 лет назад

Oh man this must be boring to you then!

@stevenakn1 7 лет назад

South Main Auto Repair nope still enjoy them, keep em coming!!

@natemiller1392 5 лет назад

My first car was a 2001 Dodge Neon. Nearly went 200k before it went belly up. It was a good car, I still miss it!

@akawireguy1197 7 лет назад

Maybe a piece of bent rebar sticking out of a broken parking curb. At least the wires weren't dragged. Who makes the heat shrink crimps? By the way I bought that Astro light from your store. I have long admired that thing. A pricey bit of tool, but what could be more important on any job than being able to see. This thing has applications that go far beyond automotive. I was not disappointed when I got my hands on it.

@JVerschueren 7 лет назад

Sweet soldering skills, Eric!

@SouthMainAuto 7 лет назад

Thanks!

@W.Khairi 5 лет назад

Educating and fun as usual, Thank you very much.

@motorcyclesandridingfree2899 7 лет назад

Man Eric you either have a bunch of extra videos or your working your tail off making daily videos. Must say I do like watching your videos and seeing your thought process threw diagnosis

@SouthMainAuto 7 лет назад

I just never sleep!

@motorcyclesandridingfree2899 7 лет назад

Well thanks for doing what you do. I have been wrenching for over 20 years but can always learn something new

@Mr92cadi 7 лет назад

I love clear heat shrink. I like showing my soldering skills

@masterdebater8757 5 лет назад

Makes for fast inspection for the green crusty's later on...

@masterdebater8757 5 лет назад

Make for fast inspection for the green crusty's later on down the road.

@billneu9520 5 лет назад

Hi when I tape wire first layer is stickie side out so if have to go back in that makes it easy to cut the tape off Never miss your videos Bill N LI NY