I Thought I'd Seen It All And Then This Chevy Got Dragged In....😂

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I have been fixing these General Messes for a lot of years but this was a first for me. Takes a lot to surprise me now a days too. At any rate this is what keep our job exciting 😅
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@GunnyNinja 10 месяцев назад

"Why won't my truck start?" "Bad shock". I wish I could be there for that conversation.

@joewiley2274 Месяц назад

As a retired ASE certified auto,light/heavy duty truck technician it seems like the last 15 years of my career was diagnostic work just like your video here. Sometimes it’s easy to trace down a fault, sometimes it takes hours upon hours of circuit tracing. Test equipment is paramount in assisting in the process. You are indeed a professional technician in the way you diagnose the issue and pinpoint the cause of the fault/failure.

@gerretparks5176 9 месяцев назад

This guy is the best speaker, he gives you all the information you need and does it in the most non patronizing way possible. No hype, no trick editing, no BS. Doesn't trash the customer, doesn't disparage the vehicle in question, just deals with the facts, and thankfully, if there's anything curious going on that's out of the ordinary, he highlights that as well. Definitely one of the most humble RU-vidrs. And his wife, omg the COOKING... Can I move in please? She should have her own cooking spin-off video series.

@michelparent8392 6 месяцев назад

Mrs O with her own cooking vids. Count me in.

@curtisj2165 Месяц назад

Eric would make a good college lecturer

@user-pt8uv8qi9x 5 месяцев назад

You must have a fortune invested in special tools! Very impressive! As a 40 year Electronic Engineer, your troubleshooting skills are top-notch! WELL DONE!

@JohnnyDanger36963 4 месяца назад

Lets see him troubleshoot without the computer.

@evanhousewright9396 4 месяца назад

@@JohnnyDanger36963how would you suggest he diagnose an electrical problem with a modern vehicle without a scanner?

@JohnnyDanger36963 4 месяца назад

@@evanhousewright9396 scanner diagnoses.

@ericluffy7970 3 месяца назад

I have been a RU-vid Mechanic for about 15 Years and I completely agree. YTCertified

@JnitraM078 Месяц назад

@@evanhousewright9396 I guess like the shop that sent it to him that told him it needed an ignition switch. And Eric could only use it to send him close or possibly in the right direction. Even then it was a guess. Eric said that. It's not like he could see any codes. It was a blown fuse to troubleshoot. Which makes perfect sense that the guy was driving, and it just shut off. The nonexistent shock mount cut the wire. Mr. Johnny Danger up there don't appreciate anything. Thanks Even

@manandatractor Год назад

As an ex-electrical engineer you have my utmost respect for going down the dogged path to find the problem. As always, once the source of the problem is found it seems obvious but what is not so obvious or simple is the path to get there. Great job!

@Thumper68 Год назад

How can you be an ex-electrical engineer? Did you forget everything? If not you’re always an electrical engineer. Don’t have to get paid to keep a title earned through knowledge gained. Imo.

@JeffMTX Год назад

How can a guy be an ex-EE? Did you lose your HP41C?

@daveheiskala7007 Год назад

I'm a retired EE as well and I agree with you about Eric, he is amazing and thorough!

@daveondre4892 Год назад

@@JeffMTX My HP48 lost its life decades ago. Miss it dearly

@Sylvan_dB Год назад

@@daveondre4892 It cannot replace the key feel (and it is '42' not '48') but app "Free42" has a permanent place on my phone and computer. However the author has created an enhanced "Plus42" version which I'm using more and more of the time!

@shfite 9 месяцев назад

It is so refreshing to see a real mechanic who looks at the problem holistically rather than solely depending on computer diagnostics or short-sighted conclusions.

@edpopplewell9838 6 месяцев назад

I love a great meial

@JohnnyDanger36963 3 месяца назад

are you talking about his computer?

@Larry-4-707 11 месяцев назад

Eric, your ability to troubleshoot exactly where the problem is, you have the right tools for solving the issue and explaining everything you do and touch is beyond anyone else I have ever seen. You sir are not a mechanic you are a magician, anytime we watch one of your videos is a learning curve for all of us, THANK YOU!!!

@McBuggs. 10 месяцев назад

Surely I hope some of them other shops/dealerships learn by Eric's problem solving! Sharing these vids of how not to misdiagnose work. Not to put on the wrong parts or give up so easily on their valued customers.

@angieshaw8877 7 месяцев назад

Bro.Eric: my hubby worked around DAL GSE FUELING EQUIPMENT... even with his F.A.A. A/P license he learned to at least find about T.S.B.s...and one of his instructors at Atlanta Area Tech left him with the advice to always know where to find the proper info...well, since then, auto technology has taken a huge step off of commercial aircraft avionics...but, he also was A.S.E. certified for at least 20years, and went back to basic testing on my car... Thank you for helping him mull through returning my Fiesta back into service....he gives you a colleage salute!!

@phuturephunk 11 месяцев назад

Dude, your electrical system troubleshooting ability is supernatural. Amazingly done.

@JohnnyDanger36963 4 месяца назад

How about the computer? Isnt the computer good too?

@elcheapo5302 Год назад

It's ok to drive an old Chevy when your dad is one of the best mechanics out there. 🤣

@johnskuse406 Год назад

😂

@frankkeel8410 2 месяца назад

You are slurring your words. CHANGE DENTIST'S NOW!

@patrickfranklin3548 Год назад

Being a mechanic in Alabama for almost 30 years It amazes me the crap you pull in. I feel blessed 🙏

@Mike44460 Год назад

Northwest Ohio, I had a 2011 that never seen snow. Traded it in 2021 with 44k on it. The parking spot it vacated is occupied by a 2021 that will spend its winters in a salt free environment. I do envy your no salt winters.

@mastertech6302 Год назад

Brownsville, TX, we have a lot of salt lissuee here. I enjoy his videos, which help me center my thoughts and approach. Course when we get too frustrated. We walk outside and watch Elon Musk blow up his rockets. That's always fun.

@eltonyancey6426 Год назад

It's a real shame that trucks don't last long in your area.

@greatlakescopwatchglcw127 Год назад

@Elton Yancey I own a collision shop and a lot rust repair, before a new vehicle is even paid off. Most are 60-72 month loans

@chetSeminole Год назад

You have no idea the horrors you see dealing with salt and rust damage.

@keithroute8906 10 месяцев назад

You are a great technician. So many places would replace the fuse and send it. You figured it out quickly, completely and impressively. I love my Chevy truck as well.

@johnkanaly1242 Год назад

Wish we in Georgia had access to a shop with your customer service 😊 Most shops here if they could find the blown fuse would have replaced it and sent it out the door as fixed. You went the extra mile and figured out the actual problem. Thank you for being a real mechanic.

@obsidianjane4413 Год назад

That is probably what the original shop did.

@freebird1ification Год назад

or stuck a nail in it and sent it on down the road lol

@biffmalibu3733 10 месяцев назад

Used to be an old timer in Buford that was good with electrical but his shop was a victim of all the developers that moved in after the mall was built. I actually couldn't find the road my cousin lived on because they moved Hamilton mill rd in the 12 years since I moved away.

@mr16ga 9 месяцев назад

DItto for Arizona. A good mechanic is hard to find. And if you have a car with a carburetor good luck even finding a shop that will even look at it.

@tallisman57 9 месяцев назад

I don't think it's just in Georgia... I'm in Orlando Florida... And customer service is almost dead... I'm just thinking it's pretty much across the board everywhere because it's all about me, me, me these days and they could care less about "you" !!!

@gordonmckay914 Год назад

Your ability to troubleshoot is above anyone else. Your videos could be used as teaching aids in classes for mechanics.

@johne6081 Год назад

Troubleshooting/debugging/diagnostic skills are indeed paramount.

@emerycottle3166 Год назад

I always learn something when watching his videos

@brentowen9480 Год назад

They are.

@brentowen9480 Год назад

Better specify that I have my own class room that only seats myself.

@robertschwarz1568 Год назад

I do you use them in my classroom as a sub plan when i am out for the day! There is a platform called Edpuzzle that lets me add notes and questions to the videos and South Main Auto Videos are some of the best out there!

@jfrancis98 9 месяцев назад

I’m an HVAC service tech and really enjoy watching you troubleshoot things. No assumptions or use of the old parts cannon as some “technicians” go. Thank you!!

@holliday72889 6 месяцев назад

I’m a HVACR tech and this was more relatable than most mechanics videos. Parts changers are a plague in every industry and they get away with it more often than people think

@JnitraM078 Месяц назад

@@holliday72889 Exactly!

@Freddie.Wiener 6 месяцев назад

Salt Life!

@John-gj9db Год назад

That was a really good find. I’m constantly impressed with you’re calm methodical approach to diagnosing the problems. I’ve been a mechanic for 40 years and I learn something new with every video you post. Thanks for taking the time to show us all how you repair all these vehicles.

@flyingtentacle7631 Год назад

your* Now you learned 2 things from this video, you're welcome.

@ihavethedocuments2580 Год назад

Your right John. This mans videos are somewhat inspirational when it comes to electrical diagnostics. I appreciate them. Your quite right John 👍

@watchdogu.s.a.8973 Год назад

@@ihavethedocuments2580 Refer to Flying Tentacle above except in this case it should have been "you're". LOL

@JordanH420 11 месяцев назад

@@flyingtentacle7631Thanks for pointing out they’re grammar flaws. Your the real mvp.

@FrankBailey-mg9uo 8 месяцев назад

@@flyingtentacle7631 Your kinda creepy, arent you tentical?

@russdavis1960 Год назад

I would have liked to hear the customer's response with the 'broken shock caused the no start' diagnosis....LOL

@TonyRule Год назад

That should become a bit with problems such as these. Record the conversation so the reaction is genuine, then ask permission from the customer to use it for comedic purposes (PRNY is a one-party consent State).

@enfamy_OG Год назад

There's ya problem lady 😅

@davidtecklenberg5597 Год назад

LOL, you can just imagine it. found your problem, you got broken shock absorber. (customer) what you talking about, what's that got to do with my ignition switch. thought you were best mechanic for miles.

@Daniel-ry2ev Год назад

Yea... one suggestion on phrasing to the customer: I diagnosed your to a wiring issue cost 1 hr labor. I also saved you countless $$ tracking the issue down and BTW you need a new truck. Not sure what to charge for this though 🙂

@michaelg.9791 Год назад

I'm sure he'd say " I need a second opinion" I know I would. 😂😂😂

@kwippl4207 9 месяцев назад

High marks for actually following through to the cause of the problem. Most small mechanics (and some dealers) would just replace the fuse and send it out. Much better to find a cause than provide a quick fix. Great work!

@dennisgeroux4483 Год назад

I like the relay tester, good tool for diagnostics. Unbelievable the amount of rust up there and in the north. I’m from Minnesota and I have worked on some vehicles years ago when I lived there. We would put up our good cars at the beginning of the winter and buy a cheap beater for the winter and then dump them in spring. Living in the southwest and driving a 2002 GMC 5.3 it looks like the day it came off the assembly line, underneath the frame is immaculate and it has 268,000 miles on it and the engine and trans have never been touched and still run great. I do change the oil every 3000 miles to keep it clean and cut down on the wear.

@frankmuschetto3385 Год назад

Once again, great video. How could the owner be upset. Instead of doing just what he said, you took the time to find the real issue and saved him the cost of the switch and installation. Cudos to you for doing what should have been done and being honest about it not being worth putting new lipstick on that pig.

@tatertots-n-soup Год назад

He cant weld on a highway registered vehicle's frame. It is illeagle if your not state certified. Dont think he is willing to get sued and lose his business over making 400 dollar on a scab job. It should be repaired correctly costing thousands to fix it right.

@IanSlothieRolfe Год назад

@@tatertots-n-soup While many are critical of the NY regulations on cars, That makes a lot of sense when you consider how the frames on vehicles in NY state just seem to dissolve, Makes me shiver when you consider what some hack could cover up with a welding gun and some paint. Just insulating the wire could be construed as encouraging the owner to use the vehicle.

@brentowen9480 Год назад

@@IanSlothieRolfe Last line of your post...great point.

@chauvinemmons Год назад

@@tatertots-n-soup in what universe. Never heard of any such insanity highway registered frame that you can't weld on I'd say that's funny but people do stupider and stupider things everyday often begins with a politician they seem to be at the very top of the stupid chart. If it's that rusted-out you can't weld on it it shouldn't be on the road. Otherwise there's no problem to weld shockmount back on if you're worried about something being heat-treated take a torch and widen the heat affected zone. Otherwise all I can say is go home crawl in bed get a blanket pull it over your head and kiss your but goodbye as it would be pointless to continue how we ever got to this point in this country is a sad statement on the poor education of its citizens and they're lazy attitude toward everything nobody wants to be accountable and yet they want to sue everybody.

@daveondre4892 Год назад

@@tatertots-n-soup just because somebody is certified(paid big buck to take a test/course/beinspected) does not mean they automatically fix things right and would not hack the job. I've expereiences ISO certified/gold plated production facilities turning out near garbage, where the mom and pop shop with the correct experiential training pumps out great product or better than those "certified" facilities many times.

@edwardbutland3549 Год назад

After watching your videos I decided to try changing my headgasket on my 08 Corolla. You know, "If I can do you can too." Got it all together and it ran like crap. I had to tickle the pedal to keep it running. Thought I messed up the timing and wasn't looking forward to taking it apart again.I took a break and called a friend who, like you, is good at diagnostics. While he was struggling to keep the car running and using his scan tool I heard a vacuum leak, traced it to it's source and noticed I had damaged the intake seal while reassembling the head. I fixed that and she runs great. Thanks for the videos and the confidence. ✌️

@rpmevo8 Год назад

Good job!! A head gasket is most definitely NOT an easy repair, especially with DOHC! Kudos to you! 👍

@da443-galmond4 29 дней назад

Love watching a guy that knows how to think and then do the job.

@manikmek 8 месяцев назад

You remind me of myself 8 years ago. Good work and I don't envy you. That's hard work and I'm sure you don't get paid enough.

@paulstan9828 Год назад

I’m 14 minutes into the video and I already have a headache. I admire your diagnostic skills.

@rattmann36863 Год назад

Getting old sucks. Yes, it does. Especially when you get to the point where you cannot work at all due to breathing problems or other body parts fail. Really enjoy your vids and your trouble shooting methods.

@steveb6103 Год назад

As my grandfather would say." Getting old sucks. But the alternative is unexceptabull."

@jimjordan5630 Год назад

As a 69 going on 70 years old it is very depressing. My mind knows more than my body will allow me to do. I think of so much but when I start to get up to do them my body groans snaps cracks and pops (worse than the cereal) and then it laughs and tells me, "only in the dreams of your youth old man!".

@dennislippert8875 Год назад

Gettin' old also apparently sucks when you're a Chev-R-let in the PRNY....

@tatertots-n-soup Год назад

Stop scaring the young folk

@jamespfitz Год назад

@@steveb6103 He meant inevitable. You can refuse to accept it all the way to your grave.

@williamkniesly5090 9 месяцев назад

I love watching your videos even though you are always over my head by a mile, but i still enjoy watching someone who knows what he is doing. Thank you!

@Kitkat5335 11 месяцев назад

Always learn something when I see your videos, actually helped me trouble shoot some issues in the past.

@edwardgriffin8092 Год назад

Your Son is a lucky boy, having parents like you two. I love watching how you go through your diagnostics. Even when you are 99% sure of the problem, you still go through everything so you know the jobs a good one. Thank you Eric, and Mrs "O".

@Ragnar8504 10 месяцев назад

Let's not forget his daughters are amazing based on what some of the videos show them do (not sure if Eric even has a son)!

@eeengineer8851 Год назад

The glasses, ya.... I am an electronics engineer and when I started in my 20s the parts on circuit boards were HUGE compared to now in my 50s. So, parts shrinking at the same time my eyesight is degrading. A poor combination!!!! Good troubleshooting as usual!

@Randrew Год назад

Right there with you. The good news is video microscopes of various quality are pretty affordable these days.

@tbelding Год назад

Even better, the boards were so much easier to reach the parts to fix in the stuff from the 60's and 70's. So our parents REALLY got screwed. (My father, MechEng, did EE work near the end of his career, and tomorrow I'm recapping a motherboard)

@user-fly-fisher-60 9 месяцев назад

Great job tracking down that frayed wire. Your step by step diagnostics are above and beyond what I have ever seen. I don’t think most mechanics would or even can do what you do. In the end that shock absorber rusting off definitely was the problem why it wouldn’t run. 😂

@Roger-hp1yg Год назад

Wow that was cool to see you work and see what was wrong with the truck. I can't believe that a loose shock mount caused all that. Great job finding n solving the problem.

@ROACHRAGE2 Год назад

Another solid diagnosis! I wish my doctor was as thorough as you! And make no mistake; your "friendly family environment" keeps me coming back. You and Mrs. O are clearly good for each other!

@earlestes8649 11 месяцев назад

Drs guess at what they do more often than not. Been misdiagnosed many times over the years, I’m only alive because of god. Definitely not because of drs

@dmw13 7 месяцев назад

I agree @roachrage2. It's a shame other youtubers don't realise that swearing is not big nor clever.

@rodkennedy9800 Год назад

I’m a electrical/mechanical engineer and can honestly say that on the odd occasion I have found a ‘tired’ fuse that blew for no particular reason save that it had gone through a heat cycle once too often…but usually there was a reason for a blown fuse. Kudos to you for investigating the cause and making an assessment of feasible ($) repair. 👍🇺🇦👍🇺🇦

@danfarris135 Год назад

A good 100 degree day plus hot under hood temps can add to premature failure also.

@kennethkidd5206 Год назад

I've had fuses get tired and quit. Replace and keep on trucking. Also had a Volvo that we chased problem for weeks before a rubbed wire was found. One of those problems that was not a problem all of the time, just at the most inopportune moments.

@kevin9c1 Год назад

Yeah my old 93 Caprice once blew a tail light fuse. I became nervous thinking about how much fun this would be to troubleshoot. Threw a new fuse in it and I think it wasn't a problem again (until rust got it).

@kansasfreeman Год назад

i just replace and know in the back of my mind if it blows again we gots problems

@markcole8158 Год назад

That's the rust belt for you.

@OttawaMale43 12 дней назад

Dude... I love your videos. You are not only informative but funny to listen too with your off the cuff remarks. Thanks for the awesome content

@MrsMcKittenz 11 месяцев назад

I really enjoyed, plus learned a lot, watching you troubleshoot that. I retired with IBM, started as an electronic system technician, and ended as a program administrator.

@njb7209 Год назад

We had a car towed in with no start, had to click the seatbelt together to start it. Owner was a little mad, it was his wife's car. She always wore her seatbelt... 😅

@Bobo-ox7fj Год назад

That's a pretty crappy "feature", gotta say.

@earlestes8649 11 месяцев назад

I’ve got a gmc sierra 07 and the seatbelt will not lock up unless you tap the unlock button just barely while you hold them together. Took me a while to figure out why it wouldn’t lock when I first got it.

@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT Год назад

Great diagnostic, Eric! That fuse was definitely "shocked" to death 🙂

@omaristephens2143 Год назад

😂😂😂

@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT Год назад

@@omaristephens2143 👍

@micahson3347 Год назад

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@scottbaker9066 Год назад

My son's 4Runner shock broke off and smashed open a wheel speed sensor wire, set the ABS light.

@redlion9199 11 месяцев назад

I commend your diagnosis and patience. You know what is up. Great 👍 video. Just in old days none of this stuff existed and people got something good for there money that lasted and was passed down to loved ones, it's great you have a truck for your son in much better condition. Bless your heart and family.

@snowdust2752 Год назад

It's nice you have the Mrs in the videos, it makes it more family friendly, thank you you for your great videos, best I have ever seen

@barrycassaday6316 Год назад

Amazing. Wouldn't start because of a shock. Wish my mechanic could diagnose electric like you do. Maybe I will learn.

@pacm4neindustries302 Год назад

Rule #1 - Never skip a SMA video.

@alanmorrison3598 Год назад

I find them addictive!!

@nigelhopkinson6614 Год назад

All ways worth the wait

@burt1758 Год назад

Always.

@vincebowling1778 Год назад

Rule #3. When SMA video pops up in your feed and you’re not subscribed, then subscribe!

@funkenstienjones8918 День назад

Moved from Kentucky to Florida 2 years ago and I am still amazed when I pull in late 90 early 2000 cars and see no rust. But yeah the dashboards are always cracked up

@Demosceles 11 месяцев назад

Awesome job following through on researching the problem. I can see a lot of places replacing the ignition switch and/or relay, charging the customer and then requiring more to troubleshoot it. Or the classic "we have to start from here and then see where it goes". Great job on the videos and hopefully they teach mode techs to not just shotgun parts to see IF the parts fix the problem.

@dennyoconnor8680 Год назад

You nailed it. I'm an old Chevrolet Plant engineer and we built those trucks. Good job.

@mattcat231 Год назад

Well thank you if you had your hands in building my 02 2500HD, 799,152 miles as of typing this, 6.0 4L80E regular cab long bed Indigo blue, and has lived in the Pennsylvania rust belt all it's life

@peacefrog0521 Год назад

Pontiac East?

@SomeGuyInSandy Год назад

Most people would have stopped at the blown fuse. Great diagnostic!

@pureonyx5090 10 месяцев назад

You never cease to amaze me. That was some incredible diagnostic. I just fixed my 2010 wrangler none working horn following your 2008 jeep video . I’m a dyi and have done brakes , axels , timing belts and one engine swap lol . But I love no start or diagnostic videos like yours thank you sir !!!!!

@daddy14172722 10 месяцев назад

Eric O, I have been watching your youtube channel for years and I appreciate you on helping me troubleshoot my vehicles. keep up with the youtube videos!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!

@agostinodibella9939 Год назад

Wow, the older truck is in way better shape below where it counts. It just shows you never can tell how good a vehicle is until you get crawl underneath it. I can see why Eric is not anxious to do any work on the “rust bucket” being a liability.

@mrflamewars Год назад

That relay tester is cool as chit. Love it - that's a tool I never thought of existing.

@Maxx1676 7 месяцев назад

Eric, the only thing I can say is that there are not very many mechanics with the knowledge (or brains) that you have... Awesome videos... I`ve learned a lot from them.. Thank you.

@lalitoojos 8 месяцев назад

So easy to watch you diagnose electrical like it's nothing... amazing work

@Denispat Год назад

You, my friend, are the Sherlock Holmes of mech failure. BRAVO!

@brettsuydam7457 Год назад

Those are some of the best looking trucks they made too! In Oregon we see rigs of all ages still so it's always wild to me to see something that 'new' going to the crusher.

@snipusmaximus Год назад

After moving to Wisconsin from Oregon...that was one thing I noticed right away, I used to see 80s cars driving around with a little rust here and there, but cars/trucks hitting 10 years or older out here, the rust just eats away on these vehicles

@jamesfernandez6801 9 месяцев назад

Love watching you chase down these complicated problems.

@kingbrinston 9 месяцев назад

You are the best troubleshooter I have witnessed. You're a great tech. I started working on cars in 1970 and l had a Great teacher ( William Lane) and attended Lane Tech in Chicago. Those were the muscle car days and I love muscle cars,but compared to today's vehicle they were pretty simple to repair. Man I really appreciate your vids. You're very up-to-date.

@goots2843 Год назад

Your troubleshooting and repair skills are second to none. Always impressed with your methodical approach and end result. Please keep the videos coming

@MrTEXASJAM 6 месяцев назад

One of the BEST Electrical Diagnostics Auto mechanics I have seen!!! Myself, ASE Certified Master Auto and Diesel Mechanic. I am learning stuff from THIS GUY. And he ends every video with the best advice ever. "If he can do it YOU CAN DO IT! Thank you South Main Auto 🔧 🪛 🔧 I AM WATCHING.

@keithfork8663 Год назад

I love the way Mrs. O cooks in the office.

@reidhansen7030 10 месяцев назад

Just by looking at this guys shop, tools and wife you can tell he has his stuff together. He is thorough and honest. I only see one problem with him is that there is only one of him. I hope more of us can learn by example of how to live our lives from people like him. I can bet that he knows Jesus.

@mikegreene8461 27 дней назад

...and santa, easter bunny, goblins, the 3 bears, stork. pfffttttt

@reidhansen7030 15 дней назад

@@mikegreene8461 🤗

@local80g Месяц назад

Thank you for being so thorough in your diagnosis. No bit of information is unnecessary . There are many levels of mechanics watching.

@ACV975 Год назад

Great job. Awesome troubleshooting. The big problem now is trying to get paid $300.00 to replace a 15 amp fuse. The customers never seem to understand what’s involved.

@KSMike1 Год назад

Welp, the shock’s gone so it won’t short anymore. Send it 😂 It’s amazing how good the bodies can be up there on chassis’ that are just dust.

@kevinsutton5580 2 месяца назад

Brother! First time watching you, and how impressed I am at your thoroughness in diagnostics, follow up to locate source of problem and having the proper tools to locate and source! Very impressive! Thank You for your unequivocal knowledge and work ethics!

@Zappy1210 Год назад

It goes without saying sir you are indeed a MASTER mechanic.

@titaniumman_22 Год назад

I love how you diagnosed this properly instead going with the other shop’s fake news! Mrs. O has a nice smile.😊

@nerd3xd Год назад

CREEP ALERT!!!

@FishFind3000 Год назад

@@nerd3xd you sound like one of those TikTok gym girls…

@titaniumman_22 Год назад

@@nerd3xd …okay, if you think so. I’m happily married with a wife who also has a nice smile, guess I’m a creep for stating that too huh? Loser!

@MikeB-Android-Teacher Год назад

@@nerd3xd - Saying someone has a nice smile makes them a creep now?? Do us all a favor. Please don't have children because you are what's wrong with the world and why everyone is a little snowflake that needs a safe place!!

@donaldhollums3278 Год назад

I'm sure Mr. Eric's Better-half has her days with him, like my Better-half has had with me! I have been married to my wife for 21 years and she has been married to me for 210!

@jarredmattingly5369 Год назад

it's always fun watching someone that knows what they're doing and loves what they do.

@ericpigg2689 Год назад

Watching at work. When you yelled "WHOA CHEVY THUNDER!!!!" I cackled so loud, people came to check on me. 😆

@michaelfeola4828 14 дней назад

I don't think I have ever said it but u have helped me as a new mechanic than probably any other material has u never disappoint as far as your diagnostic procedure goes

@BigDaddy_MRI Год назад

Scrap the Chevy, Mr. O!! Great video!! I admire your troubleshooting genius. You’re da MAN!!

@GetReal3327 Год назад

Eric, I like your style of working things through to get it done the right way, and 100% correct to walk away from this nightmare.

@wayloncapps9480 10 дней назад

Our old work truck was a 2007 classic Chevy 1500. Such a good truck. Our newer work truck is a 2020 ford f250 which is not a bad truck but nothing beats the 07 Chevy. It’s still running strong to this day with plenty of life left in her!! Thanks for the video

@Salvatore3333 7 месяцев назад

You are one of the best out there, respect and greetings from Bari//Puglia/ Italy.

@johnnyhag675 Год назад

You're a good Dad, Eric. Good mechanic too! Thanks for sharing.

@daverson1508 Год назад

"My truck won't start because the rear shock is broke". Wow! Great video!!

@af.7992 4 месяца назад

Great video! I love the way you explain all the technical aspects of basically every step in your diagnosis of a problem. Makes it easier for us, laymen lol 😂, to understand what, where, why and how to fix these things! Keep those videos coming and take care! ❤🙏❤

@David-yh5po 9 месяцев назад

So much rust underneath that truck that's hard to believe. I have never seen so much. Thanks for sharing this video with us.

@mikerobey5953 Год назад

Eric O is on the job! Gonna be done right. Putting the thunder back into the Chevy.

@ccollinsworthov Год назад

"toilet paper and swiss cheese back there...." Best line in the whole video, accurate and to the point. It had me laughing so hard at the end. Another great SMA video right here! Keep up the good work Mr & Mrs O!!!!!!

@peacepoet1947 8 месяцев назад

Excellently analyzed! See why you are the man people see when a problem is put in your lap.

@kurtisgiglio6471 8 месяцев назад

I’m so very jealous at several things. First the knowledge you have sir. As a technician for 10 years now in the field I must say you are top notch. Very much like every instructor I’ve been too. I aspire to be able to fix vehicles the way you can. 2nd I’m jealous because I’m in VA and here we can’t run a automotive based business out of our home address. So seeing that gnarly amazing gorgeous kitchen and your wife, I got incredibly jealous. I wish I could service vehicles like that in that environment. Please keep posting videos never stop ever.

@sheerwillsurvival2064 Год назад

That Astro test light is only thing I haven’t bought YET after watching this channel.. Astro owes you big time 🤩

@fertilious Год назад

I have two.............

@sheerwillsurvival2064 Год назад

@@fertilious 😁

@hamiltontvservice7441 Год назад

Love the videos as always. I must be spoiled down here in GA. I still consider 2009 to be "new". My 2004 Nissan Frontier with 280K still looks mint underneath. I have much respect for all of you rust belt mechanics!

@fulf Год назад

I live in a "rust" contry (they salt the roads in the winter and we complain about it) and with mostley European or Japanesea cars. Its not common to see the cars that has this kind of rot after 14 years. I dont say they are rust free and they probably have some spots around the wheel arches and some under the car but not that bad. (our mot station is rather picky about rust)

@biffmalibu3733 Год назад

Yeah. My poor 2002 Georgia F150 is a mess after 4 years of Pennsyltaxya winters and the stupid amount of salt they dump on the roads up here. Hall county is calling me home.

@dennis3351 Год назад

The road salts are brutal up here Hamilton.

@FishFind3000 Год назад

My 2013 f150 just showed massive rust holes in the cab corners this year. Both sizes failed at the same time and also my exhaust rusted out at a flex pipe. This truck lived it’s whole life in the rust belt. 3 years in Michigan and all the rest in Illinois. It’s been eating salt for 6+ months a year, every year for the last 10 years… salt doesn’t play nicely to these vehicles. I will say though my bmws show less rust issues than my ford/mercury vehicles.

@wyattgardner3552 Год назад

@@FishFind3000 my dad's and bros 2010 f150s are scrapped. My 2012 has zero rockers/ cab corners, fist size holes in bed and flares falling off in the rear. My frame is stronger than poking hammers.... currently...

@JordanH420 11 месяцев назад

I love how you always get to the root cause. True diagnostician

@williamborton472 5 месяцев назад

I learn so much from you. Your technique and troubleshooting skills are superb and makes easy to follow along with you. I’m a fan for sure!!!! You keep it real thanks for doing what you do I appreciate it if nobody has ever told you you’re top notch in my book bro.

@hommie789 Год назад

Eric, never concern yourself with getting older, it happens to everyone. I used refuse going to get glasses just like you but once I did I scratch my head and wonder why I was so stubborn and waited so long to do it. Vision is wonderful, go get the glasses and be done with it, you are no longer in high school trying to attract the opposite sex, you have a great wife and the salt and pepper hair along with glasses will only show others the wisdom you get with age.

@johnrpizzaguy Год назад

I love Guessnician’s ( yes I think I just made up a word) a technician that guesses. I’m a 39 year master tech that loves fixing other shops attempts, it all boils down to education and experience (very simple) it’s not rocket science. ( that was my late Dad ) I miss the old guy.

@SouthMainAuto Год назад

I call it tryagnostics 😏

@johnrpizzaguy Год назад

@@SouthMainAuto thanks for the reply, I’m 6 weeks from being able to retirement if I choose but with the current lack of mechanics here on the coast of California it’s becoming increasingly difficult to lock up the tool box and call it a career. Thanks for the great videos ( always enjoyable and occasionally I learn something) you’re good at what you do, keep it up. Thank you from San Luis Obispo California. 🖖🏽👍

@michaelmclaughlin6 Год назад

I have a 2008 malibu ltz. 3 yrs ago it was doing simularly. Turned out the copper band inside the fuse box was cracked. Was soldered and put back together. Never had another problem. Still driving today.

@user-sq8rs2lc9c 6 месяцев назад

YOU ARE BOTH THE BEST TEAM ON THE FACE OF THE EARTH; YOU ARE THE NICEST PEOPLE TO ONE ANOTHER. KEEP IT UP.

@briansimon4363 5 дней назад

This video was fascinating to see the logic applied to the diagnostic process and fully confirmed my opinion that vehicle electrics is the darkest of arts. Brilliant!👍🏻

@reinhardeder8268 Год назад

I got a black one too, it's a 02 rust free V6 and I love it, oh of course it will not rust here in Mexico at least not that quick. Thanks for sharing that one.

@SeilerRdAutoCare Год назад

Only 108k smh. It’s funny, after watching this channel, I started looking at my own 08 truck. Here in Indiana we have the salt/rust issues and mine is pretty much gone as well. Wouldn’t know it yet from driving it but visual inspection says otherwise. Great job on this one and even better on the truck pick for the kid! Going south for a truck is my next move

@brianthompson2045 11 месяцев назад

All of these have really helped me check over my 2008 with intelligence and reasonable fixes. Replace fcm and cleaned up minor rust. Been spraying all problem areas with Krown and fluid film. Praying to make it another 130,000. Thanks Eric! Your boy will love the 2006. I also software deleted the fuel shut off of lifters. Only gets 15 to 20 mpg. But i like the truck for what it is.

@JohnnyDanger36963 4 месяца назад

Old scvhool red ford atf fluid sprayed on underside= no rustin 2 years on great salt lake 12:34

@henrygwegmann9164 4 месяца назад

Great job, love the correct steps to get the end results! Thanks!!!

@Eric-lr5ur Год назад

I appreciate the kbnowledge you spread around. I have always been a bit of a computer nerd and car guy, but never was able to understand how the two worked together. You make it almost simple and it makes me happy.

@harrywalker968 Год назад

follow the wire & #..make sure you have continuity,,or for nurds,,the wire is fixed both ends..i dont buy cars with computers..my ph is my ph.. ausie..

@user-hu7vv4hb5i Год назад

You my man are an electronic wizard, your knowledge blows my mind. I’m here in the south now but remember how fast northern vehicles become rust buckets.

@charlieromeo7663 9 месяцев назад

What a lesson in troubleshooting. Everyone could learn from this one. I like the 06 truck, but I guess I’m partial since I have a 2006 Silverado C2500 with the Duramax diesel. I bought it to tow my race car that I recently sold. I bought the truck new and as of today it has 24k miles the clock. Fortunately I keep it in an air conditioned garage here in central Florida, so the truck is a pristine original. Great video, thanks for showing us how you do it.

@MultiTurionx2 5 месяцев назад

Folks that do engine work need to be like you. Keep up the good efforts!

@crazyhorsecomedy2871 Год назад

I’ve learned more about cars watching a week of your videos than I did in 10 years as a delta mechanic. I’m a huge fan, keep it up

@piyushan_abeynayake Год назад

Thank you for taking us through this real-time troubleshooting and problem isolation techniques on a vehicle. I don't plan on working on any vehicle any time soon, but just here for the pure joy of watching a master craftsmen at his work.

@tonygriffiths2485 8 месяцев назад

I've seen you do a similar bit of fault finding in a car, can't remember what type it was, but the faulty wire was in a bend of the harness inside the car. Stunning bit of work, and so logical. I also remember you finding a crusty earth connection, causing all sorts of power loss and troubles, was like a new truck when you finished. Really great to watch a true professional. Because you can do it, I do not believe I can. Leave it to the experts I say :) Brilliant ..... thanks :)

@ashleyrosevear4319 Год назад

As usual Eric, a thorough explanation of every diagnostic move you make. You would make an excellent tutor at a trade training center for mechanics. A methodical approach to diagnosing a problem and your prior experience wirh similar models gives the customer value for money spent. An entertaining video with humour thrown in and reciprocated by the lovely Mrs O. I like your vids, keep up the good work, well done...