I would help you but I have to get to my shrink. We are working on a serious case of 'scope envy'! Then I have to finish the SD videos but as soon as that is done I will be on my way! Doug
Bought a used Solus Pro and Vantage Pro and its a lot of fun finding troubles on cars. Last week I found a faulty IPR valve on a Ford diesel. Solus showed the pressure of the oil being not regulated and at the same time the Vantage showed the IPR being feeded the required voltage AND with the Amp clamp I could see the wattage over time. No more guess work.
One thing I like using when it comes to a fuse popping issue is to pull the fuse out and run your test light inline in replacement of your fuse. If it's a short to ground the test light will light when the wire is grounded. This won't work with every situation but it helps keep ya from going through handfuls of fuses during diagnostic.
That doesn't quite make sense. If you place your light, inline in place of the fuse, you would just be completing the circuit, of course it would light.
I try to ask as much as possible. Always an issue with work done in the past when not done properly lol; a lot of times though, the owner just bought the car and have no history of it lol. Same goes with buying broken cars and reselling them, unless the owner is the one selling it, then you can squeeze as much info as possible prior to making the purchase and get an idea on what you are about to get your hands on.
Why don’t you put a DVOM meter with audible in shorted circuit so now you hear audible While moving wires around When audible stops you know you found the short. Same results if you use a light bulb in shorted circuit 👍
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Gregg I do. If you go to my website and click on the Videos tab. I am offering people the ability to "sit in" on my 8 week engine performance class. Thank you!
Butt connectors not shrunk, chafing wires, bad harness tie up, "universal" parts...Just goes to show that when someone chooses the "cheap" path, they get what they pay for. Whenever I find crap "repairs" like that O2 sensor are the cause of a problem, a string of expletives usually flows from my mouth followed by a feeling of satisfaction that the problem has been found. I enjoyed the video. Even as a salty, old wrench turner I learned something new.
thank you my friend. i think it comes from field work. i feel like it is a necessary part of it. you can't just talk about it, you have to apply it too. show people when and how to use their diagnostic "tool box"
I have watched these two videos a few times. They r not new. But this case study is invaluable. This is Paul at his best!! And yes I have Scanner Danner Premium. Way better than C.S.I
what wiring diagrams were you using? available online? I have an intermittent blown fuse Chrysler Concorde. The climate control panel goes off but on the same circuit the ABS and Brake warning light on dash goes off same time when blown.
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At 8.08 Scannerdanner said "Hopefully we can find this problem". I just smile, was he just being funny. He always find the problem. I love his videos. He never gives up.
I'm not very optimistic when it comes to mechanics. I think most would have put in a new fuse and sent you down the road. I have to say you really showed a lot of knowledge and skill to track down this short. Kudos to you Dan and thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
Paul, I enjoy learning about trouble shooting electrical problems from your videos. Please don't make another video with another mechanic or instructor. Your style is so technically oriented that it seems like the long way around compared to some back alley mechanics style and therefore is slower and more tedious. Your style really rocks when normal, logical troubleshooting fails. Keep up the good work.
@12.36...that connector doesn't too healthy, @13:08 yup.. top butt connector looks to me, like it's burnt. All the wiring grommets are definitely age fatigued.@ 14:21...sloppy jury-rig repair.@ 15:06...red wire looks damaged right at the wrapping.@ 17:03... I think I see bare on the red wire.@ 18:32 I see the damage on the black and yellow, but the purple and red is also damaged.
Mitchell's redrawn schematics. For the exception of the labeling for the dotted 'other circuits' connections...I don't like it! Poorly laid out...wreaks of lazy Tech Writing. Mae could probably do a better job designing those schematics!
Hey Danner, How Are you ? Your videos have helped me a lot and I have learned from them too. But I wanted your opinion and help to help me identify an error code U0101 in my 2012 Kia sorento LX. The car was running normally until I stopped for dinner and after trying to start the car, I could not start the car. Bad battery with corrosion. I tried to clean the battery and the + terminal broke in my hand. I changed the battery and the connector and when trying to turn on the car I saw the lights on the panel. I went straight to the Kia dealer to see the problem and realized that I could not move from Park to Drive. I used the screw driver and put it on the drive and the dealer they wanted me to pay $ 1500 for a new ECU. Would you have any idea how I could be sure that this ECU is actually Damaged. Seeing this video I thought it could be the CAN communication Hight wire from the ECU to the TCM. Any idea? - I will check the Meter Fuse just like you did here, but all fuses/relays looks good. Thank you for the videos and for the attention, May God bless you.
I got one of these now...They replaced Batteries. Alternators, Relays... Jacked up the car. About 2 feet of the wiring harness has melted...They never put the harness retaining tabs back on the frame holes. As you can see where they replace the exhaust...Hell the O2 sensor is bare wire front to back. Just flopping around....
I agree with Daniel, can't believe how much I'm learning, and have been doing it most of my life. Today, you have to know electronics better, or your out of the game !
daniel ,its ok buddy, im here for you!!! take a shower and ill make sure these vidios are not deleted,,ill stand in the gap for you,, ill watch them back to back myself so you can step back for food and a shower,,,,the you can get my back latter ,when i cant stop..thomas in tucson
A little bit bummed that Danner didn't show his fix for this wire wise, especially since you really can't go overboard on dealing wires and insulation in such a harsh area of the vehicle, especially if you live and drive in an area where they put the salt on the roads. This harness here is indeed a ticking time bomb for such an environment just waiting to blow up completely. Regardless a good and methodical video.
I have been a Mitchell manual user since the late 70s.. they have always been easily the best electrical books available to the commercial mechanic.. Their mechanical books? so so.... Electrical? only guys even on the map..
As a guess: Someone thought they were just putting a fuse there for the lights on the dash. (Most of the systems got involved only because of the lights.) That seems like a nice coherent category as long as you don't think about it beyond that. I'm not sure why the O2 sensors were included in that path but I will definitely be more careful about replacing grommets after seeing that.
My Chevelle shakes all over the place. Anywhere there’s potential for wire to rub a metal edge ill use like 3/8 transmission hose slit and slide over the metal edge or use pieces of old radiator hose as insulators. Over wires in short lengths as needed too. Bill hole drill a small hole and zip tie to hold slit hose on edge of a big hole😊
Hi Mr Danner! I have a 06 Hyundai Tucson with AIRBAG light on,code states B1326 ( FIS ) Front Impact Sensor short to ground Drivers side. How do i go about finding were it's shorted? What would you do??? Please help 🙏 //Fredde
Do you have a passenger side front impact sensor? You can do your testing on thr known good one. Maybe even switch them and see if the code moves. Make sure your battery is disconnected and you follow airbag disable procedures first
Great video, I'm new to all this and I learned so much from this video compared to others I've watched. Going to keep learning before I jump in and try n find what's wrong with my car
Excuse me Paul I had a question for you hopefully you can help me with it , how can I know my ecu it's bad? My computer its giving the 4 o2 sensors bad, I reset and after that my car runs for 30 minutes fine and after that the check engine comes back with P0300,P1128,1129 and P0132 thanks and advance sir
Very cool. Wonder if you could help me out as I don't have a mitchell manual. I have a 2005 Kia Serento lx, 3.5L 2wd auto. Power windows and mirrors no work. NO power to pwr window fuses. Found a short, test light clip at - bat term, probe at - cable and it lights. Pulled all fuses in fuse block in engine bay and the audio fuse the light got lower and the defroster relay started clicking. Pulled the audio fuse and the relay and light went out. Any pointer would be greatly appreciated.
I can't help you without looking at service information and wiring diagrams. Something I can't offer here but Post this to my forum. It is free to join and we have an awesome community that is friendly and willing to help. www.scannerdanner.com/forum/post-your-repair-questions-here.html Hope to see you there!
Where are you located Scanner Dan ? I have a no start only sometimes on a 2004 chevy Colorado ... I'm thinking its a security issue and my warning light isn't working. But it seems to be out of my league. You tube says to cut blue wire with white stripe while truck is running. I'm in IN. I know you are the best SD and sure wish I could hire you to trouble shoot.
My name is Paul Danner 😉 Thanks for your comment. I have a shop program where the shops listed on my directory are using my training classes for their technicians and your chances of getting an accurate diagnosis of your problem are greater using one of these shops. If you don't have one in your area, keep your eye on this list, it is expanding all the time. scannerdanner.com/find-sd-shops.html
Scanner Dan 95 Chevy Camaro 3.8 I am checking for a short to my control module car starts car runs cars great have to clear the code saying there's a something wrong with the module but nothing's wrong everything's good so I unplugged the module and I did a continuity test between the pink wire and ground and I got continuity that shouldn't happen right keys off battery disconnected and I'm showing continuity to ground when I probed the pink wire
That pink wire goes to other places on the car, not just the ICM and your ohmmeter is finding a ground through other components. That's not a good test. If you have power on your pink wire with the key on, you need to completely disregard that test
Here is a question that I cant find a answer to anywhere. Can you please answer for me? How do I verify a circuit is good such as a Vent solenoid, Purge solenoid or a fuel pressure sensor if I dont have a Bi-directional scanner? Even Bi-directional scanners dont actuate all solenoids.
To confirm wiring, you'd need to measure voltage at the ECM control wire with everything plugged in. To confirm driver operation, you'd have to meet the conditions for when the ECM turns that driver on.
Where do u get ur wire diagrams an I have other question driving my 94 Dodge ram 1500 5.2 auto an it just shut off I ant got power to anything an it dose turn over but no spark or fuel what do u think it will be need help thank you
eautorepair.adtrk.biz/?a=10817&c=24&p=r&s1= $20 with give you a months access to the same service info I use, for your truck. Post this to my forum. Some questions require research on my part, which I cannot offer here. My forum is free to join. www.scannerdanner.com/forum.html We have over 17K members world-wide and we also have paid moderators who are there to help me help you guys! You will not find a more helpful and friendly forum anywhere. Thank you for understanding! Hope to see you on the forum.
hey mate, love the vids.Awesome info and well presented. just wondering what, if anything, would NOT be relevent in Australia on your website or in these videos, keep up the fantastic work!!
It is all relevant. In fact Australia is forth (behind the US, Canada and the U.K) as far as the most viewers of my channels both my free channel and paid
When you flush the toilet or drain the sink, does the water really swirl counter clockwise? Remembered an alleged difference concerning Australia from 40 years ago your comment brought up for some reason. 🤣🥴
Scanner Danner my car died out while driving. Headlights worked but could not crank it. No cluster lights would turn on. Could not even jump start the car. Upon arriving @ repair Shop, right about closing, tech person noticed that the ignition fuse was blown. He replaced it and car cranked right up. 1 minute later car died out and another ignition blown fuse. Car is still @ Shop. Any idea what is going on? Haven't had this problem in 4 years of owning Car. Would appreciate your help. Thanks
Awesome men awesome! You are truly inspiring and a blessing. May God bless you abundantly in all areas as you provide us with knowledge and DIY fixes. Thanks brother.
Great tips, and I really appreciate the extra info on Mitchell's diagrams. We have Mitchell's, the vantage, the vantage pro, and the verus at work, so pretty similar setup to what you use. I've never taken the time to fully read thru the "using mitchell's diagrams" tab. I will now that you've shown that there is good information to be learned there. Thanks.
Great. Now I have to find this fault in 4 downed vehicles. Said 4 vehicles are off the road because they have lighting issues and I can't drive them and knowing that it's the only problem, I don't want to sell them as non-runners. Is there a page where I can download your auto-electrical knowledge into my brain?
I've actually had good luck with universal O2s but your connection work has to be solid. I've used them a ton on the VW's and Audi's that get the infamous "crumbling" connectors. But your wiring work has to be solid. This Miata that was some poor wiring work.
Some bizarre wiring by Mazda there, why in God's name would they put the O2 sensors, instrument cluster and backup lights on the same fuse? Definitely a hack repair that someone did previously though.
ScannerDanner...Man you teach me so damn much! Thank you!!! 😉👍🏻😃👏🏻 I’m currently having a hell of a time trying to find help as to why I’m having issues with a 2004 Nissan Xterra 3.3l (VG33E) 4WD... Evap canister vent control valve pigtail is only getting 2 volts and dropping. Nowhere can I find help with this and me & electrical are NOT friends. 😞
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Great video. Wiring issues can be so time consuming and difficult to identify. Terrific job of explaining your techniques and the important tips, look at the diagram first, look at the potential problem carefully first, look at the OEM installation carefully before making a repair and repair it back to how it was. Good job, thanks!
Hey so I have a Chrysler 2007 and when I drive it it's okay for the first couple miles but after 5 or so miles the dash board will show a bunch of different lights like oil leak traction check engine everything and the car will stop sometimes when this occurs
Post this to my forum at www.scannerdanner.com It is free to join and we have over 17k members worldwide and paid moderators who are there to help me help you guys! Hope to see you there You'll need to provide more information than you've done here. Things like trouble codes in all the modules is needed.
I had an issue with the charging system of my 2006 Automatic Mazda Premacy. Not too familiar with reading wiring diagrams but this video taught me something to look for. I will do a manual check on the alternator regulator and the grounding harness.
Paul Good VIDEOS . i too get many issues with cars it's also my job Reckymech 15 years now nice to see someone helping the people who do not get electrics or modern can bus . i can not fault your work sir good job. Ironic that this fuse box was so empty yet they load six different resources all on that one position kind of skank in a way but i can see why they have done so. ;) .
i have a 01 silverado 2500 hd 6.0 wennt it come to the key u take the key out and wait the temp/ gauge will move to 160 the oil gauge will move to 2o lbs.and the gas gauge will move to 1/2 tank went u just put the key it with make the gauges go right back went u try to start it it will start run 3se and stop can u help me ? smiley vet.
Prioritizing variables. This is definitely key to efficient diagnosis. The students at Paul's school are lucky. I would say the biggest problem techs have is proper diagnosis. This case study though can throw you off, because since this car is a convertible, interior components can also be causing intermittent issues due to water leaks. Still I probably would have gone O2 first...
I always learn something when I watch your videos! By the way, you said you wanted a better way to take video of repairs, I just saw something on the web this week about Google Glass. It is a cam built into a pair of glasses that you wear on your face. It is coming out next year. Maybe it could help. I don't have any financial interest in Google Glass. So I'm not promoting it. Maybe it would help you in taking video of your repairs.
Very good vid SD I wish I can get schematic with the detailed info like that I really think I can end this dilemma if I did! Still waiting on bbbind email.?????
What kind of mechanic would use a universal O2 sensor and leave such a crap wiring mess... To not return the wiring back to near original configuration is just asking for problems and expensive repairs. Great video for first investigating probable wiring shorts. Only thing I would have done differently is ask what was worked on before, prior to the most current I electrical issue. More times then not it will lead you to the origin of the current issue.
