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Ford Focus: No Headlights And The Trunk Won't Open - Part I

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In this video I bring you along as I have a look at a customers 2014 Ford Focus that came in with a customer complaint of no headlight operation, o panel dimmer and no trunk release button. Sounds easy enough.... -Enjoy!
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@wallingj68 2 года назад

Thanks for posting Eric, even though you were having one of those days. Some of us can go into stealth mode and dodge coworkers and work when we're having a rough time, but you're putting yourself out there for us. I know that I, and pretty much everyone else, appreciate every minute you give us. Some days you're the statue, and some days you're the pigeon.

@ken7808 2 года назад

Excellent reference! Sometimes it's best to walk away and come back later.

@SouthMainAuto 2 года назад

Yes sir, kind of hard to hide when you're the guy in charge haha. Appreciate all of you viewers that stick thru to the end too 👍🏼With out loyal viewers like yourself, there would be no SMA period!

@JohnRodriguesPhotographer 2 года назад

We all have good and bad days. In reality we can only do our best on any given day. I'll take Eric's bad days over most folks'good days.

@JohnRodriguesPhotographer 2 года назад

@Rick O'Sidhe at my age walking away till the next day doesn't work. I have trouble remembering why I opened the fridge!

@johnhpalmer6098 2 года назад

@Rick O'Sidhe Yep, been there, done that, and more recently, it was an editing thing, had to just momentarily shelve it, and the next morning, badda bing, badda boom solved while fresh and alert. It didn't take long either.

@Lammergeier350 2 года назад

These videos have taught me SO MUCH about diagnostics. I don't think there is any way I can repay the knowledge you give so freely. Thank you, Eric.

@SouthMainAuto 2 года назад

A thank you is more than enough payment IMO.

@JERRYRIG432 2 года назад

Hi, if I can do it, you can do it

@2aminitials 2 года назад

"I don't think there is any way I can repay the knowledge you give so freely." Yes there is, store credit for Eric O at the local ice cream shops.

@calholli 2 года назад

If you want to "repay" him---- Look just below the video above us, and there is a heart there that says "thanks" --- click on it and send him some money. Done.

@fiksefant 2 года назад

Me too, learned alot of Eric and his videos, especially about diagnostics, hunting the ghosts. Spiced with some humor and some hints of a lovely family. I'm not using much time on RU-vid, but SMA soon I've seen all published. Even all the brake jobs, hehe. I can recommend to buy some of the merch who is for sale. I've bought a few shirts, hoodie, etc, and had it for some time now. Quality is good, so it's well spent money. Eric gets a small portion of the sale.

@cullenmiller8170 2 года назад

The no headlights is a stealth option for the Ford Focus Batman package. 😜

@DarkFlamage 2 года назад

Heck yeah, Bats don't need lights. That thing probably has a "sonar' mode! haha 🤣🤣

@Tegelane5 2 года назад

@@DarkFlamage And if "sonar" doesn't get power either, then it can reduce to "bumper" mode and feel it's surroundings.

@garymallard4699 2 года назад

Bats use Echolocation.. Batman uses Ultrasound.... easiest by giving Robin a Wedgie !!

@grahamcooper3399 2 года назад

"How does this thing work" - I would rather hear this from my mechanic than from my doctor! As always Eric, love the videos!

@hikerJohn 2 года назад

LOL

@RedFlaggWaving 2 года назад

Something you don't wanna hear from your mechanic, but something you may always hear from Ford mechanics.

@steveo6631 2 года назад

When you decided to keep going and check the connector, I internally cheered... Nice work, my guy....

@KSMike1 2 года назад

I really like the fact that my 25 year old headlight switch doesn’t “communicate” with anything but the damn lights.

@jim575757 2 года назад

That's not really the issue though. The communication is pretty bullproof it seems on these cars.

@brandonhooker4498 2 года назад

That communication will tell you the moment a bulb is out or a fuse is blown or a wire has been shorted as the BCM will kill the power to that particular circuit to prevent further damage as well as give a notification via the instrument cluster. It’s more useful than it is problematic.

@KSMike1 2 года назад

@@brandonhooker4498 or, you can look up and see that the bulb is burned out.

@brandonhooker4498 2 года назад

@@KSMike1 can you see when your brake light is out, too?

@KSMike1 2 года назад

@@brandonhooker4498 yep.

@mikechiodetti4482 2 года назад

Thank you for showing us even with a bad day for you. That can be pretty depressing when other hands made a mess, then add to it a mouse problem. Walk away today get a fresh start tomorrow. Your winning the battle and the war!

@murphymmc 2 года назад

You are a man of rare good conscience Eric, you went from, nope, gonna pass, to isolating and probably gonna fix the problem. I've seen that in very few people, you won't let it beat you.

@cephasrodgers9417 2 года назад

We all have days that don’t go so well, thanks for sharing as it is always good to know we are not alone when we have days like this.

@foodskewed9197 2 года назад

I literally check my RU-vid 3 times a day to see if I missed a SMA video. Even though I’ve been a tech for 20 years and watch you literally do the same thing I do everyday, I love your channel. Not only are you hilarious, I’ve learned quite a bit of electrical stuff from you!!

@jamesratliff1097 2 года назад

Omg. A 90’s Ford probe. That brings back memories.

@wallingj68 2 года назад

I worked at the used truck lot of a large Ford dealership in high school, and remember the first Probe being unloaded on the lot at the end of 88. So futuristic looking! It's funny to look at them now though. Man, I'm old.

@jamesratliff1097 2 года назад

@@wallingj68 I feel you on the being old part. I had a 96 ford probe gt . Man that think was fun.

@noozall 2 года назад

My heart went out to the owner when Eric said he was rejecting the job. Precious few other people could trouble shoot this mess.

@CaptainRon1913 2 года назад

Well, the owner shouldn't be jacking with the electrical system in the first place. My heart went out to Eric rejecting the vehicle, knowing full well he would be continually blamed for re-occurring electrical problems largely caused by the owner wanting non standard crap added to the car and installed by hacks. Seeing that electrical cluster fk, I would reject it too. But we'll see what he does tomorrow.

@kain0m 2 года назад

@@CaptainRon1913 Who knows if it was the owner who made this mess, or if he's just the sucker who bought that heap from someone else. Most people know jack-all about vehicles and don't know what to look for when buying used, and being a 2014 and not completely rotted out, it likely came from out-of-state.

@jeffreygoss8109 2 года назад

@@CaptainRon1913 agree 100%! Hack jobs are easy to do and difficult to solve. Plus Eric will on the hook when all the other stuff comes apart. Let Batman deal with this

@bobmcdoggish9659 2 года назад

Eric, I think it's great that you know you weren't in the right frame of mind to tackle the tedious.

@Hey_Its_That_Guy 2 года назад

It's not every day you get to work on the Batmobile! Thanks for keeping our crime fighting superheroes' cars running properly. Safety first!

@stationaryenginesworldwide 2 года назад

great call Eric!. You truly are a man with patience. Even on your bad days you still provide us with a great video ....i really have some respect for you

@justinballard7242 2 года назад

Good to hear I'm not the only one who gets frustrated with cars sometimes

@CommomsenseSmith 2 года назад

I appreciate that Eric can check himself and knows when a good day is good and when a bad day just that. Start fresh the next day.

@thomasshaffer8547 Год назад

Eric O: you are an amazing person. It was a bad day and stuff wasn't going perfect. So, you stepped back, took a breather and calmed (controlled) your hectic day. Re-assessed the problem and maybe found a way to remedy the problem; there is a part II but I haven't watched it yet. What this reminded me of is my Dad's saying: nobody else can make you mad, you let yourself get that way! A hard lesson to learn. You can only do so much and have to let everything else slide!

@ericchapman8956 2 года назад

It takes a real professional to walk away and calm down before mistakes are made. Im not a professional at all but i cant tell you how many times i totally lost my temper and had to walk away, only to come back a few days later with a new perspective and easily finish the job. Time spent working while frustrated is time wasted. Hope whatever is irking you gets better. Thanks for the content. It is appreciated!

@bigscout1584 2 года назад

Wow. His mind must really be somewhere else. Not even the usual outro. Hopefully you feel better soon Eric. But really appreciate showing us that auto mechanics is not all gravy like some people say.

@infin1ty850 2 года назад

Love your content, man. It really shows how much thought you have to put in on each problem. I love the troubleshooting steps you go through. It shows how much you actually care about vehicles and you aren't just making videos for views. I work in IT, but also have a passion for vehicles, and the troubleshooting process really isn't much different.

@jaxsonhugh9334 2 года назад

A smart man knows how to pick his battles. A Ford with electrical problems……RUN RUN RUN VERY FAST

@TIREDOFEVIL 2 года назад

Eric, you never let me down with your insight, I was the electrical tech at the Ford dealer many moons ago before the advent of the computer age and continue to watch and learn from you about the interactions of the modern systems. Keep up the good work and carry-on brother.

@peterrichardson9355 2 года назад

We all have those days Eric but thank you for sticking at it for us looking forward to the next when your ready

@stevewilliams1197 2 года назад

Always enjoy watching your videos. Diagnostics are something scarce these days and you teach it well.

@blackscotydog 2 года назад

I would be pissie to if I had to work on that kinda junk everyday .....Eric O go home early and have a cold one.....You earned it.

@sweetroscoeful 2 года назад

Blown away how easy you make this all look....but I know it's hard work. When you look up the definition of "troubleshooting" at Wikipedia, it redirects you to the Eric O page, lol. Thank you so much for the knowledge!

@samshearer6955 2 года назад

6:34 How does this thing work? That’s not something you want to here from your mechanic. ;) A few years ago I took my company Transit 150 service van to a Ford quick lube, routine service. I was sitting in the waiting area watching RU-vid and noticed the mechanic head out to my van. A short time later he’s standing in front of me and says the key won’t turn. I looked around, people were watching, looked at him asked if he was going to work on my van. He said Yessir. I said for the last twenty year’s I’ve been driving Ford vans, sometimes the steering wheel won’t lock, the key won’t turn when you put it back in, other times it locks but it’s against the stop. Shake the steering wheel turn the key. They had a window that overlooked the service area with stools, I moved.

@rabesbird 2 года назад

Some days just knowing your limits and setting boundaries is the wisest course of action. Even on your toughest days you are still more thorough than most!

@TheBurnsStuff 2 года назад

I've had days where I'm down right miserable and it conveys in my videos. Completely understandable and it shows that you are actually human. Persistence can be a blessing or a curse.

@garywillcox2286 2 года назад

Yep, we all have those days Eric O, "Know when to hold em, know when to fold em". No shame in coming back to it when you are in a better frame of mind

@tomgibson5769 2 года назад

I love watching your videos. They make so happy to be retired.

@joevaagen6170 2 года назад

That tells you Eric O is not only a great mechanic but a good human being for not being in a good frame of mind and pausing the repair so as to not only NOT throw the missing 10mm but teach the little O's some new words to add to their vocabulary. When I work on my 2 vehicle I do the same and put all my tools away and do something else while thinking about the problem.

@frankhartford5194 2 года назад

I've learned so much from just watching these videos you share with us Mr O. You've helped me grow as a Independent shop and showing not to give up. Believe me some days I feel like it, when I'm the only hope left for some customers, because the other shops say no go

@wattie1050 2 года назад

Good job Eric , I feel your pain in days like your having when jobs like this one just put you over the edge !! Better to take a breather and come back another day we have all been there ! But the challenge of finishing the job is satisfying as well ! Time for a chill out and have a cold beer at home relax with the family and come back to it when your ready 👍👍 keep up the great work .👍

@hikerJohn 2 года назад

I was surprised to hear him say he was going to pass on it and still posted a video . . . but was glad to see he kept going.

@johnds6621 2 года назад

Don't give up Eric we need more good mechanics like you. My sister was told by a mechanic we have been using 30 plus yesrs he will not work on her car because it's 20 years old. It's a GM for crying out loud there is a ton of aftermarket parts for it. In any event it needed more freon in that's it. He lost 4 customers with that move.

@jorgefernandez-mv8hu 2 года назад

Thanks for showing us that you work the plan and it will lead you towards the trouble. This one the trouble is not easy to get to. You did the right thing by attacking this with a better frame of mind.

@kevinfenwick3477 2 года назад

You always are so honest and that’s a rare thing in this crazy world ! That’s why I admire you and your ability to fix the unfixable ! Watching you makes me a better tech! Thank you!!

@MechanicalMikesRoadsideRepair 2 года назад

I gotta say thanks for always posting diagnostic videos, I could easily follow your videos unlike many others on here. I never really got this perspective from tech school, so it helps, it was always book and lecture not too much in field training.

@jaredthisdelle5617 2 года назад

Some days are great some days are good and every now and then you have that one crappy day but the next day will be great 👍 cheers keep on wrenching my friend..

@JC-kh7fo 2 года назад

Seeing a real life Ford Probe was the highlight of the video

@mdotguy 2 года назад

what a cool sight. we don't even see those in the scrap yards around here anymore. rusted away and shredded long long ago.

@serbiansfinest 2 года назад

Eric I have walked away from a couple of jobs last couple of weeks. One was a. Vehicle that was in a flood. Sometimes the right thing to do for yourself is to walk away from it. Great video as always 🍺🍺🍺

@Illkilla1984 2 года назад

Gotta love Eric. Even on the bad days he still puts out a video spreading his knowledge to us.

@KenShields 2 года назад

Excellent stuff! Knowing how you feel and deciding to step back for a bit is something that takes effort! Tomorrow is another day!

@sewing1243 2 года назад

The "fun" always increases when you're dealing with damage caused by both two legged and four legged vermin.

@gonesideways6621 2 года назад

As a forty year plus tool & die maker (retired) I feel your pain some days stress and fatigue take over you have to take a break and step back sleep on it and continue on with your plan with a heart that says this too will pass.

@MikeBrown-ii3pt 2 года назад

He purchased a new radio so that someone (not you Dr. O) could hack up the wiring harness, install more butt connectors (and extra wires that don't go to anything) and HOPEFULLY, solve the problem lol!

@Doug.... 2 года назад

Love your patience and wisdom Eric. Another good insight into your work. You could get bogged down for hours chasing poor aftermarket connections etc. will look forward to any conclusion on this car. Cheers 🇬🇧👍👍

@jorgecastellanos4274 2 года назад

To be honest I've had such busy days at work for the past month that I haven't watched any videos, today I'm finally off and I just binged on a bunch of new videos you had, thanks for always teaching us something even though you have a lot of work going on!

@woodturnermark8529 2 года назад

Eric, I'll start by saying that your trouble shooting skills and logic are second to none, I wish that more mechanics had the patience and skill you show. I recently retired from 45 years in the maintenance and repair of earthmoving and construction equipment as a mechanic and supervising the fleets mechanics, and have seen some crap work, butt connectors, scotch locks ( I call them Uhaul connectors!) twisted wires, black tape, etc. I was often the end of the line when others walked away or just were out of their league, I also had many days where I wanted to walk away as you showed , but I know that it is the challenge that keeps us there. Keep up the good work ! I can only hope that your skills will rub off on some of the viewers, I believe also "that if I can do it, so can you " . People just need to try ! Mark

@kville5796 2 года назад

You never cease to amaze me mate - "excited to see a mouse nest".

@erik_theautotech 2 года назад

Knowing when to step back and gather yourself is a huge advantage when your trying to be the best you. Some days I set the world on fire and get 13 cars out the door. Other days I just want to set myself on fire. Knowing which days are which makes both better.

@EricVonHunter 2 года назад

Man I used to own a 1990 Ford probe GL. I loved that car. Had a five-speed manual and that thing had some giddy up to it. If I could find one for a reasonable price I get another one

@FORDTECH313 2 года назад

You are one 100% right about knowing when to walk away how you doing Eric how is the family doing I’ll say a prayer for you tonight

@PatrickJago 2 года назад

After 5 years watching I finally subscribed. You are the first and only RU-vid channel I have ever subscribed to. Thank you for all the help and knowledge over the years.

@scotts9476 2 года назад

My first thought: Is that a Probe?? Erik O: “yes folks, that’s a Probe”. Left satisfied.

@samg5543 2 года назад

It's amazing what can get you excited when looking for an electrical problem.

@roxanneabbott8424 2 года назад

We all have our bad days, you are awesome Eric!

@bobwachter8811 2 года назад

I have tons of respect for the methodical way you diagnose electrical problems. Most garages don't seem to want any part of these things. I've done commercial electrical work for a decent part of my life and could wire your house or shop in a decent amount of time. But getting into the can bus and electronics of modern cars? Oh no. Much respect. You remain calm and just follow your printouts. 😎 Please keep sharing when you can.

@wino99999 2 года назад

Hey Eric O it's ok to be a bit grumpy some days! But you stuck with it to determine that it wasn't the Human created 'Rats nest' behind the Dash, but an Actual Rats nest under the Brake booster! Good Job!!

@pmkstudios 2 года назад

Always a good lesson ... even if it is to sometimes hit pause and regroup... we used to roll anything like that back out unless customer wanted to pay us to rewire to factory so you are a brave diagnostician!

@John-vj7ie Год назад

I have a friends focus doing the same thing watched your video and it was spot on wire was broke in about the same place thanks for sharing saved me some time fixing it

@pfsantos007 2 года назад

Never mind the Focus we need a video of the Probe. Haven't seen one in ages!

@oscarjones5773 2 года назад

Happy to be reminded to check the fuse legs too. I was thinking about that from a previous video! The knowledge follows!!

@G_R_F 2 года назад

Am I the only one that wants a video on that super sweet Probe in the shop? Probably, but damn I haven't seen one of those in years

@npettett 2 года назад

Gotta love that Ford Probe in the shop. Go Bob Glidden!

@davebealer8806 2 года назад

Waiting for Part 2…same Bat Time…same Bat Channel!

@jimmyb1451 2 года назад

The sad part about new cars is that it's perfectly conceivable that the headlights don't work because the radio is faulty. Good job Mr. O, going that one extra step. I make a habit of doing that one first extra step just before I throw the towel at things. Often pays off.

@Mr.Z1776 2 года назад

These new vehicles must be designed by politicians! 1. I propose we turn on the headlights 2. Ok, we'll sent that to the body module committee for debate. 3. The body module committee needs conformation that you indeed want to turn the headlights on. 4. Recieving conformation the body module committee then debates if the headlights on is actually needed. 5. Body control module approves turning on the headlights and sends it to the ECM committee. 6. ECM committee then debates if headlights are needed or can we use just the parking lights instead. 7. By the time the decision is approved its daytime and the headlights are no longer required. 8. Everyone on the body module and ECM committee's pat themselves on the back on what a fine job they've done!

@mrenfilade7178 2 года назад

THE BEST diagnostician on RU-vid -- knowing your enemy is half the battle +1 Like

@HueToobBlows 2 года назад

Those Depstech cameras are awesome. Saved me many an hour and disassembly/reassembly on my customers yachts.

@beaviswashere8009 2 года назад

A Ford Probe!!!! I wanted to see the Bumpy Hood! lol Btw, These diagnosis videos are the best. Thank you

@htownblue11 2 года назад

Eric thank you for always being real about your job and profession. You are a master and it’s great to know even the best have rough things occur.

@vincentlallo6543 2 года назад

it is a wonder you can keep your sanity at all. when i worked for the railroad the worst job was an electrical problem someone else worked on. i learned many things watching this video

@Rambogner 2 года назад

Ford Probe, god I loved them when I was younger. Very few here now, all rusted out in the UK

@dr.shorty8765 2 года назад

I hope you have a better day tomorrow Eric

@thatdave86 2 года назад

That's why even when we aren't our best ,don't give up ,the satisfaction of solving is greater than the why was it ,what did I miss,and carrying on will give you knowledge. Easy said ,I know but still the current trends of it's to hard and can't be bothered has to be over ruled for the sake of man kind . Hope you have a better day moving forward 😊😊

@richardbambenek2601 2 года назад

The minute I would see that plate of spaghetti I would pass on that job too

@robertrosicki9290 2 года назад

Having watched tons of your vids I didn't think you would tap out that soon . But as Jim Rockford used to say to Angel " I don't need that stink in my package . " There is a time for a timely strategic retreat .

@christopheraxten7020 2 года назад

Just remember Eric if you can do it we can view it ,always enjoy your videos stay positive

@PMELKUS 2 года назад

At one point you was thinking about passing on this job. Here we call this a D.T.S job (Down The Street)😊I know in my almost 40 years career as a mechanic I had to turn down a few jobs because there was too many hands in pot.

@oscarjones5773 2 года назад

Thank you, Eric.

@donkaiser6704 2 года назад

Nice detective work (and OCD, considering you went on searching for the problem after deciding to punt)🤣

@29auto30 2 года назад

Keep up the good work! everybody has those days. Your a great teacher and a mentor! Thanks for what you do!

@richardtykolis9483 2 года назад

You've got this Son.. stick with it ... you'll be the better man ...

@danslickers8166 2 года назад

Hang in there. This to (whatever “this” is) will pass. You do great work. Grace and Peace Slick

@JackdeDuCoeur 2 года назад

Man! Ya can't use your Spidey Sense on the Batmobile! Two completely different universes! Otherwise, Nice Work.

@jaxsonhugh9334 2 года назад

I love these outdoor repair videos maybe Mrs O will set up a picnic for lunch 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@johnhamerlick6711 2 года назад

Thanks Eric. Hang in there brother.

@dB_944 2 года назад

Holy headlights, Batman!!

@bryanfuentez7640 2 года назад

Thank you for still posting Eric even though it’s a bad day

@TheBrookian 2 года назад

Have a better day, my guy. Your "pissy frame of mind" is me on a good day. lol

@garymeredith2441 2 года назад

I agreeing out with another viewer you were just having one of those bad days sir , and seeing a car like this make sure days even worse , out here in California when you see cars with added security systems it's the same kind of crap as what you're talking about it's called cut it out and put it back to factory it's just that simple I think even you told us that from time to time all right Eric keep up the good work .

@biz4twobiz463 2 года назад

WIN for the WIN on the FORD Probe!! OMG, hadn't seen one of those in like forever... Lol!!

@TheFritz423 2 года назад

Things always look better in the morning.

@TheCurtisLogan 2 года назад

Great video! Really want to see you working on the probe. Haven't seen one in ages

@themalewhale59 2 года назад

Even on a bad day be the best guy you can be. Mission accomplished today Eric. And you know that you will only need to glance at that loom to see the broken wire because you ALWAYS find the break straightaway! Thanks for putting out the video when you are not 100% the Mr O we cherish. No Mrs O today? There's your problem lady!!

@Chaddz3 2 года назад

I had a 2012 base model version of this car that I did add foglights to which meant doing some creative wiring, however I did document all the wiring I did and used as much of the already existing factory wiring that was available. When I sold the car I made sure the new owner got a copy of the added wiring documentation, outlining what circuits I tapped in to and had a wiring diagram of the relay control wiring I used for the foglights. I also added factory cruise control to this car and a few other upgrades (factory rear disc brake upgrade from drums) as well as added the SE model instrument cluster which allowed me to turn off the traction control which wasn't possible on the S model. Long story short. If your going to mess around with the car, document everything you did and send it with the car when you sell it so if something goes sour later on, the person who has to fix it knows what you did and why you did what you did.