Honda Passport: MIL On With A P0502

Подписаться 897 тыс.

Просмотров 172 тыс.

50% 1

In this video I have a look at a customers Honda Passport with the big 3.2 that has the check engine light on with a P0502 active in it. This indicates that the PCM is not seeing any speed signal however the speedometer works just fine. Let's see what the problem is.
-Enjoy!
If an SMA Video has helped you out please consider giving using "Patreon" to help support us. The videos take real time to create and pull us away from real work that pays our bills. CLICK HERE: / southmainauto
CHECK OUT OUR "SMA SWAG" STORE! Go on Teespring and get your very own SMA merch!
teespring.com/stores/the-sma-...
If you don't like Patreon feel free to use the "PayPal Me" link: www.paypal.me/SouthMainAuto
The South Main Auto Amazon Store:
www.amazon.com/shop/southmain...
AES Wave Automotive Diagnostic Tools: www.aeswave.com/cart.php?m=af...
Thank you for all the continuing support!
--Eric & Vanessa O.
Feel like sending some swag to SMA because you love the videos but don't know where to send it?
Just ship it here:
South Main Auto Repair
47 S. Main St
PO Box 471
Avoca, NY 14809
Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of South Main Auto Repair, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information. South Main Auto Repair assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. South Main Auto Repair recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of South Main Auto Repair, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained.

Авто/Мото

Опубликовано:

29 май 2023

Ссылка:

Скачать:

Готовим ссылку...

Добавить в:

Мой плейлист

Посмотреть позже

Комментарии : 662

@SouthMainAuto Год назад

*Pomona 6405/POM Insulation Piercing Clip Set (Pack of 2)* : amzn.to/3N0z8ic These are the OG. I am not sure if the knock off ones are any good or not. These are the knock offs: amzn.to/3N4ym3O Who knows, might be the same thing 🤷🏼‍♂ *AESWave uScope* www.aeswave.com/cart.php?m=affiliate_go&affiliateID=2525b91fc8e906e8215984074c9d9e8f&go=www.aeswave.com/uscope-basic-kit-p9621.html *AESWave uScope Deluxe Kit* www.aeswave.com/cart.php?m=affiliate_go&affiliateID=2525b91fc8e906e8215984074c9d9e8f&go=www.aeswave.com/uScope-Master-Kit-1-channel-automotive-scope-p9622.html

@mikemiller3565 Год назад

Not the same as Pomona clips. They seem to be the best.

@scotthayes5738 Год назад

GOAT !!!

@MrJeffSay Год назад

I thought u said kimono. I thought you were gonna break into a hula dance. 😊

@trump4ever508 Год назад

U GOT ALL THE 2's

@user-he8cj6jr8x 5 дней назад

WOULD YALL USE THE T-PINS FOR THIS?

@MeMakeSparks Год назад

I love the SMA videos where Eric has already chased it back to the PCM and you think 'Bummer. That was a short video'. And then you look at the timeline and see the video isn't even half over. It's at that point you smile and say 'Stuff's about to get real!'

@jaystrock613 Год назад

I wish there was a shop like yours around where I live. I do not trust most shops. Usually shops bend their customers over 3 or 4 times with no reach around.

@markkrispin6944 Год назад

I believe most people get the exact same treatment as you do, which is messed up.

@freetolook3727 Год назад

Or unload the parts cannon.

@TheBry_Guy Год назад

From my experience (ontario Canada), most shops aren't out to screw customers intentionally... they are just so busy everyday that they don't take the time to verify anything. Things get busy, so they try to hire someone new and noone has the time to babysit the new guy who may mangle up a few cars before he learns in his own time.

@BobSakamoto Год назад

I'd add a qualifier to that. I was in the business many years, and yes there were quite a few predatory shops. But on today's vehicles there are a whole bunch of shops without the investment in tools along with minimally trained techs. Either way, the customer loses.

@MS-ho9wq Год назад

@@BobSakamoto👍 that's why I drive an old car, it's fixable, just gotta rebuild the engine occasionally 😂

@glennandpamlang190 Год назад

Eric, You may get the second-hand repairs, but your knowledge and skills always gets the job done. I am always amazed at your diagnostic skills and determination to get a positive outcome. My wife and I enjoy your videos. Keep the great content coming! Cheers! PS: you need to be more mindful of lunch time. Mrs O is slaving away in the Office/Kitchen to keep you fueled up and she has to call you in off the playground.

@Katya5cat Год назад

Eric you always are a joy to watch. You make it look easy though I know years of experience and genuine ability have something to do with it.

@deanfolk5569 Год назад

remember if i can do it so can you, with 60,000 in electronic diagnoses scanners, if not more.

@glynjones8187 Год назад

The reason your normally the last option good sir is because you're probably booked to the hilt with all the customers who know you're the go to guy. Awesome work and video as always 👍

@Troy_Built Год назад

If a shop can take a vehicle on 2 hours notice or less they are going to get a lot of work. That they can do that says a lot about the work they do. Most of the general public doesn't understand this they just want to take it to the place that says they can work on it the soonest. To the more experienced customer it's more like going to the restaurant that has a wait every night of the week. You know know it's going to be better than the one that's half empty on a Saturday night.

@elcheapo5302 Год назад

"We're always the last guys to get the car." Of course you are; it'd be silly to take it to another shop after it's fixed! 🤣

@JT-dx1qk Год назад

I was a Honda tech back in those days , we all hated working on those things , nothing Honda about them except for the logos

@mikemaccracken3112 Год назад

I did my internship at a Honda dealership in the late 1990’s and I remember the techs hated working on the them.

@80SWoods Год назад

My dad was a Honda tech then too and said this was a trade between Honda and Isuzu. They made an Isuzu version of the Odyssey (Oasis) in exchange of a rebadge the Rodeo.

@gokblok Год назад

I never connected these dots. Man--the late 90s/early 00s were a wild time for carmaker crossovers

@sharedknowledge6640 Год назад

Exactly! This was one of Hondas worst ideas. It’s like Saab badging a P.O.S. GM SUV as their own.

@Discretesignals Год назад

Done quite a few unclogging the EGR pipe inside the intake on those.

@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT Год назад

Pulling out a tomato seed: $1. Knowing where to find the seed: Priceless. Good job 🙂

@avitiello100 Год назад

Mr. O, may I suggest using a sheet music stand for your wiring diagrams. I find it saves a lot of time and walking back. Great videos thank you.

@LesReeves Год назад

Just a good small laptop is what I use just like Ivan @ PHAD.

@mixpick138 11 месяцев назад

"Good work isn't cheap and cheap work isn't good." (Eric O., 2023) Amen brother! Another great/enjoyable vid --thanks for sharing!

@BigDaddy_MRI Год назад

Mr. O, I keep tellin’ y’all your guesses are 99.8% right 100% of the time. I did the math. Thanks again for a great video and for lugging all of us around with you. We know it’s a pain, but you have no idea how much you help us out every day! You know, 100% every time!

@stephenjackson9555 Год назад

I worked for 30+ years in the military defense industry and have seen so few tech’s as good as you! Most would have just gone down the list of “most likely” then would have scrapped it (government waste). Great job as always

@mph5896 Год назад

Let me tell you how many government cars I have bought that they gave up on🤣. They would nicely mark them with problems🤣. Locked up engine=battery cable was loose. Bad transmission, won't move=cv joint broken. Fuel pump bad=Ain't got no gas🙃

@frankish5314 Год назад

Even the dealers have reduced themselves to "parts swappers" these days. Eric recently did a truck with multiple unconnected electrical faults. I was screaming at the laptop.. "Its a ground fault!". Sure enough after multiple thousands of $$ in parts replaced it was a simple ground strap!.. Incredible, who would have thought?.. Duh!

@davidquinn6161 Год назад

I also watched that video. No parts were actually replaced. But the dealer had quoted thousands of dollars for parts to be replaced. And charged a hefty diagnostic fee. Which was wrong.

@throttlebottle5906 Год назад

typical, not fixed via short repair list(thrice broken) write off and new replacement(repeat 999 times a year or month!). considered flawed lemons or designed in flaws via foreign influences. sadly, it's ALL that way and has been for years. Imbeciles at the helm for far too long.

@timothyodonnell8591 Год назад

What I love best about your videos is the thinking out loud analysis. Who knew logic and reason are helpful in solving problems?

@samrobinson9802 Год назад

Back when SUV's became all the rage, Honda had nothing in the pipeline to manufacture. As such, they contracted with Isuzu to re-badge their Isuzu Rodeo into a Honda.

@LeewardStudios Год назад

I miss my 95 Rodeo, 6 year 60 k warranty and ole fail I had was bad alternator then a bad starter. The worst part was the Nissan made auto transmission.

@jonclark1288 Год назад

Yup. Isuzu also gave Honda a bunch of their Troopers, which were rebadged as the Acura SLX. In return, Honda provided Isuzu with some Odyssey minivans, which were rebadged as the Isuzu Oasis.

@VEETEEARR Год назад

The European arm of GM also rebadged the Isuzu Rodeo and Trooper as Vauxhall/Opel Frontera and Monterey. And for the Japanese market the Land Rover Discovery was rebadged as the Honda Crossroad.

@terrypeck3948 Год назад

@@VEETEEARR In Aussie they are Holden Frontera.

@toddhowes7722 Год назад

And since Isuzu was part owned by GM, you got the 4L30 automatic trans, and GM computer...and misc other GM functionality. I have an Isuzu engined Lotus (also owned by GM at that time)

@bertschb Год назад

You are an amazing trouble shooter Eric. You make difficult work look easy. Love your videos!

@davidmueller2780 9 месяцев назад

I love the way eric gets so excited when he discovers the problem!

@RickSolid1 Год назад

With someone else being in there before you being through is ALWAYS the best approach.

@robpeabo509 Год назад

You are the master of circuit issues Eric. You sounded so happy when you saw the flicker when taking the test lead off the plug. Great diag process & great outcome for your customer!

@brucehobbs1734 Год назад

So glad Mrs O has become the most supporting actress!

@geraldfields6276 Год назад

If I lived near you, South Main would be my first stop.

@williamwhite9767 Год назад

No parts required! Ivan will be proud of you!

@Randy245850 Год назад

You and Ivan explain diagnosing electrical problems, so the common Joe can understand. Thank you!!!!

@brentowen9480 Год назад

You're an real pro. I own operate my own repair shop-service/repair-no tires or alignment...we've had a few customers come through with the "other" shops' estimates and finding that well a most are pretty straight forward and honest with labor but their parts markup is well... a lot...Thanks again and don't forget who told you about the small tape roll idea. first off (it was me).

@victorbarranca2910 Год назад

your the Man, trusting is a big factor when taking your vehicle to a shop, you will never be out of work the way you handle your business.

@LesReeves Год назад

When I started using my mechanic I gave him small but technical jobs to test him that was 2007 I still go there.(he passed my test).He was a one man operation then now he has three on staff & works six days a week & still can't get all his appointments done.

@ironnerd8336 Год назад

I like to think I am up on technology, but my grandad would be all over this. His father drove mule wagons, and he translated that into a freakishly good front-end business. He did work for Holman Moody, and I can see him saying that he has no clue what the blue/yellow wire does for steering angle, but we need to get the lasers to make sure front end is correct. In the end, I know he would find what was needed to fix the car and take no credit. Nice to see someone working through the steps.

@nates.4552 Год назад

New slogan. SMA "Your last stop where problems are fixed, not broken" 😂

@sargefreedom1578 Год назад

The Professor of Automotive EMF slays another

@444MarlinSS Год назад

Honda, GM, Ford, Toyota, Nissan, Dodge should be paying you millions and apply these videos to their technicians

@bart8549 Год назад

No bigger compliment than being the guy to go to when all else fails

@peterhodgkins6985 Год назад

I sure don't understand why you're not the busiest shop in the region as far as diagnostics go. Why would anyone roll the dice at another shop? If I was in your town, there would be nobody touching my vehicles me you and me! Another great, logical "follow-the-evidence" diagnosis!

@quantumleap359 Год назад

I have told all the car nut friends of mine about your channel. Why your subscriber numbers haven't hit a million yet amazes me. You and Diagnostic Dan are the two best diagnosticians on RU-vid. Thanks for yet another great video Dr. O!

@stephenbierlein2517 Год назад

I enjoy your trouble shooting. You common sense and don't overcomplicate it. You use old tech common sense. Not basically so high tech overcomplicate things . Keep it up . Everyone have a great day.

@eddymahon1503 Год назад

People like you are just getting harder and harder to find. Wicked smart and honest.

@JamesDvorak Год назад

Way back, when I first started watching your channel, I really only wanted to see you turn wrenches. I wasn't into the electrical diag stuff. But I watched them anyway even if just for the entertainment value. But you know... It didn't take long before I realized, based on your vids, how valuable electrical diags could be (and how much money I could save over just unloading the parts cannon). So I kept watching you and learning from you. Now, I have completed a beginner's course in automotive electrical diag and am working on intermediate. The process I am learning is exactly like you do it. This was a fun video because I knew exactly what you were doing and how you were eliminating all of the known goods until you found the culprit. Thanks Eric O. Your vids are entertaining, educational, and **inspiring**. Cheers! Oh, one more thing: I still quite enjoy the vids where you turn wrenches! 🙂

@6isenough161 Год назад

Your a skilled and "Classy " kind of tradesman. No problem sleeping at night when you know you"ve done it right. So nice to see!

@crasher88 Год назад

As Ivan over at pinehollow auto diagnostics says no parts required fixed. I feel those are the best kinds of repair. For the customer it shows you actually care about what they need to do to get their car fixed and not just replace parts. And it results in the good kind of come back

@weshawkins7165 Год назад

Eric your videos are alway excellent regardless of how dumb you think they might be. I always look forward to your videos. I’ve been a mechanic for over 50 years and I learn something new every time. Thank you for your efforts.

@Tommerd Год назад

Eric, does anyone ever walk by your shop and wonder who you're talking to? LOVE YOUR VIDEOS, and I never miss any.

@dougngwenlawson3886 Год назад

May be the last option, but you are best option that's why you always fix them. Awesome as always.

@mtebaldi1 Год назад

Eric, you are absolutely a very knowledgeable mechanic. I remember in one of your earlier videos you mentioned that you were a little weak in electronics. I'm paraphrasing here. I only see strengths in your troubleshooting skills. You are thorough and explain your approach adding why you proceeded in the direction you took. Great job bro.

@jamesglacken6170 Год назад

you got to be the best diag mechanic ive ever seen. as a thech myself i watch you every video and learn keep up the good work man

@matthewrpociask8307 Год назад

Hey eric, I tell you something I am mechanically inclined and I can pretty much do a lot on the car but the one thing that I do wish is 2 things 1 you were closer to me and too I couldn't know a 3rd of about electronics and a car that you do. I can sit back and watch your download and I'm amazed by the amount of electronic no how and knowledge that you have. Just thank God there's mechanics like you in the world that go that extra mile to fix electronics on a car when other people can't, Matt from Michigan

@supergrovah2729 Год назад

Sure do enjoy watching your videos, Eric. As silly as it might sound, it's honestly more enjoyable and rewarding than anything episodic on a streamer or television. I found your channel when you did brakes on a gen5 Camaro and been following ever since. I would GLADLY pay more money to my local mechanic if I knew his service was as thorough as yours. I'd gladly pay YOU to work on my car if only you were closer..... Thank you for the video.

@charlesatwell9976 Год назад

I know very little about cars. Your videos are fun & relaxing to watch. Your sense of humor & presentation are captivating.

@mikehonda7934 Год назад

I worked at Lia Honda when them things were beginning to phase out in 04. Used to see at least 1 or 5 a month getting a new transfer case. The one tech that did them majority, he looked like he should be a guitarist for Green Day. His name is Bob. I for sure, as a remote start tech, will tell you, you will never tie into Speed for any reason for remote start. There is no reason to, if you are just starting the car. Speed for aftermarket add-on gps, collision warning, or data gathering most likely would be what you would most likely see speed wire tamper from. Only wire you may have to tag is a coil or injector for the RPM sensing for starter disengage (tach) on a remote starter. Good stuff though E. You da illest.

@Yawwee Год назад

Well, this was a nice tongue in cheek thriller diagnosis !!! Following the yellow brick road from the source to the target. And how a dropped "" Medical Cannabis seed "" lookalike in the connector will mess up your day !!!! Sleuth Eric Holmes deduced the cause and applied the cure !!! Now the customer is a happy camper without any costly parts shotgunned. Well done PRNY SMA ASE Super Master mechanic Eric !!! Quality work from a quality garage. And we the people have learned another valuable lesson - have patience, start at the source and troubleshoot to the ending - you WILL achieve a definite result !!!!!! I await the next job to see what it will entail !!!! 😃😸💯👍

@mikeburdi3464 Год назад

On today's episode of last chance garage... 😅 Great job as usual Eric. Very easy to follow and comprehensive diagnostics. You rock!

@danlemke6407 Год назад

Another riveting episode that included an old motor going by that you would not want to step in the exhaust. You have a nose for leaky electrons Mr O. It is a pleasure to watch you operate.

@tomicarr90 Год назад

Really enjoy this kind of video, love the process and the way you present it.

@timcees Год назад

More shops should do videos while doing a repair. Transparency of the process would do much to assuage the customer.

@akshonclip Год назад

Body shop induced problem. That left front fender looks pretty shiny compared to the rest of the car. Never fails.

@Vincent_Sullivan Год назад

BINGO! That would explain why that connector was apart long enough for all that trash to accumulate. That was the part of this problem that I could not understand...

@mikebrzycki2358 Год назад

You always amaze me with your electrical talent. I always enjoy your shows.

@bikerman54 Год назад

The most satisfying thing you can experience in your life Eric is solving some ones car problem for them!

@AntonioClaudioMichael Год назад

Wow wasn't expecting the issue in the blue connector

@donnyhudgins1917 Год назад

Love the videos sir! Expertise and professionalism exemplified.

@effenfish661 Год назад

i always appreciate your camerawork, trying to give us the best view

@loisrinehart6755 10 месяцев назад

Eric, you always ask for comments. I love the way you methodically run crap down. You're always concerned for the customer. I have worked on cars for over 60 years but am too old now to get around unde them and on top. I love your videos and the way you solve problems, from the most ccomplex to the easy trak downs. Keep up the great work from an old man in southern Idaho. Oh, and we don't have that much rust here. I've got a 2014 GMC Savannah with 138,000 on it with only minor surface rust on some of the components. I don't know if I could work in the rust belt. Thanks.

@ravedge7042 Год назад

@Eric you never seem to let me down with the way I learn how to diagnose things your way. Great job

@thestickfarm Год назад

Great work Mr O. I thoroughly enjoy your channel.

@rowlandpichey6602 Год назад

Another great diag video!! Great job Eric!! Really enjoy your videos, especially the ones with electrical issues!!

@harrowtiger Год назад

Brilliant work Eric O finding the seed blocking correct contact.

@jonjones1290 Год назад

Yet another enjoyable watch. Steady away and smooth throughout 👌

@1LowSeventy3 Год назад

Dude, you're a Wizard. Each upload amazes me. You're on my Top 3 channels I enjoy

@jeffryblackmon4846 Год назад

For all the weird problems you have found, you should write a book! Thanks for another interesting video.

@chriscarter2391 Год назад

Another great video Mr. O, your method of diagnosis is alway on point simply because you follow the facts of the problem at hand. Good job on the repair, we all like the simple fixes from time to time that require no parts but just time to track down where the problem truly is hiding

@haywardsautomotive6156 Год назад

Nice diagnosis & breaking 800K subscribers. It's fun watching you work!

@edchenal821 Год назад

You ability to diagnose problems is admirable. Thank you.

@firefly737 Год назад

Thanks Eric for another great video. I especially like the recap of your diagnostic process using the wiring diagram.

@stangaloski4208 Год назад

Bro I love the wire chase videos. Like a Sherlock Holmes episode

@CycleGeezer-cq9lm Год назад

Another superb job of diagnosing. Get the print of signal flow and find where things go wrong......track down the point of loss......correct the loss point. You make it look so easy! Another super video!!

@simont4499 8 месяцев назад

Sensational job explaining the logic. You make these look so simple after so many gave tried and failed. Keep up the sensational work.

@goodcitizen64 Год назад

Very well done and informative! You sir are one hell of a diagnostics technician!

@thedanyesful Год назад

Very cool Eric! I love your demo with the oscilloscope, along with discussion of the source/manufacturer of the ECM and its history. Also the clear explanations you give of each step in the troubleshooting process makes it really engaging and more dramatic than it has any right to be. I imagine if you brought in a sponsor or two you could justify spending even more time making in-depth content for us!

@yammietomogrady1322 Год назад

Another great clear and complete explanation on tracking down an electrical problem, thanks again Eric.

@PedroVargas-ek5ol Год назад

Awsome job. I'm learning so much from your positive attitude towards electrical issues.

@1320pass Год назад

Mr O it's a pat on the back when nobody else can figure it out, they call you. 👌

@johnshinski2994 7 месяцев назад

Your recap at the end of the video was so detailed and helpful for those trying to learn. Thanks

@jameswise8870 Год назад

You never fail to amaze me with your diagnostic skills. Digitals drive me crazy!

@lynnmiller5183 Год назад

You are a master at diagnosis. Great job!

@bartsarton2212 Год назад

It all makes sense after you explain it, but it would take me forever to get there. You make it look so easy. Great job, Eric!

@user-sq8rs2lc9c Год назад

THANK YOU FOR SUCH CLEAR INVISTATION OF THE ISSUE, RIGHT ACCURATE AND CORRECT TO THE POINT. POWER TO YOU. YOU IMPRESS ALL OF US.

@kennethstaszak9990 Год назад

These are my favorite videos where you do the electronics diagnoses.

@miceinoz1181 Год назад

Another fine diagnostic from Eric O. May they keep coming.

@edsweeney7756 Год назад

Absolutely enjoy watching your methodical diagnosis and repair. You are a very rare breed these days, keep up the great work! Get a real kick from your sense of humor. 😂

@benjamincresswell3713 Год назад

Another great video Mr. O. Impeccable logic path. As the number of vehicle problems you solve keeps growing, looking back at the issue afterward to surmise how you could have gone more directly to the problem shows your interest in understanding the logic involved and sharpens your ability to make the right calls on future work. I worked with engineers who spoke highly of my "genuine" interest in the projects, and w/ no college degree how I could figure out problems using logistic regression. I was always doing exactly what you did in this video when you looked at the schematic and saw how you could have gone more directly to the problem. I received praise from the engineers for my interest and contributions but scourge from my management for "playing." Old & Gray, retired now, I didn't earn much money, but I have the knowledge I earned, they couldn't take that away. Fine Business young man. ben/ michigan

@donakahorse Год назад

Brother you have the one quality that is absolutely necessary when diagnosing electrical issues. The patience of a saint. Your ability to explain your thought process is just phenominal. I'm not trying to blow smoke up your behind, I really am impressed, and very few people impress me. Kudos.

@LesReeves Год назад

The two on YT that I consider the best are SMA &PHAD.(Eric O & Ivan ).

@michaelnicholson1295 Год назад

Eric, always love the content. Great diagnosis, right to the point. People just need to remember, keep it simple.

@johnharden6746 Год назад

I absolutely love your program awesome diagnostics and great content .

@stevebot Год назад

A No Auto Parts Acquired repair. Ivan would be proud.

@SJL8006 9 месяцев назад

OMG. Love the free fixes when it's you're own car

@castinn Год назад

Thank you Eric. At this point when I'm watching your videos, I'm actually starting to keep up and even see where you are going. And that is super rewarding. The thing I've learned is that very often the problem is not the thing at the end of the wire, but somewhere along the wire like a rub spot or a connector. Then it becomes an Ivan no-parts-required repair. I love it. Thanks again!

@victorbellan8357 Год назад

Nice simple tracing for us less technical people, thanks for sharing!

@jimclifford1241 Год назад

Another beautifully presented diagnosis! Thanks E!

@1hawkertech Год назад

thanks for dropping that seed of knowledge.

@rickir808 Год назад

Excellent rundown and troubleshooting! Nice show and tell too where the wire and connector problem was on schematic.

@abramreimer8944 7 месяцев назад

You are excellent. I don't know anybody better than you for electrical

@samrobinson9802 Год назад

Great job as always Eric. Thank you.

@robertroy8803 Год назад

I really liked the recap at the end!

@larrybe2900 Год назад

The day of simple car repairs is long gone. Once vehicles got away from carburetors and the word electronic became associated with the operation repair trouble shooting takes a different skill set. Simple "green crusties" is the bane of many repairs. Overall, today's complex vehicle is more reliable only that when a problem arises it is more complicated/challenging to fix. A dedicated mechanic like Eric is a valuable asset in the field.