Bro it would have been cold AF if you would have messaged Elon Musk and told him how popular y'all are on RU-vid and may have help you out for free. That would have been epic.
Don't know bro the dynamics of your channel as changed lately not enough shenanigans too much shop talk i like it all but same shit different day crap is on the boring side any way good luck {OG-SUBSCRIBER}
It would honestly be more entertaining and reliable to do this instead of fixing an overpriced turd. Gut all the electric crap out and put it into an old gas vehicle and put a gas engine in the cybertruck.
I would like to give a shout out to "Smart Tesla Guy" as identified in your phone. This tech is officially cool! His get it back on the road attitude and willingness to help you without monetary gain is truly commendable and shows he loves working with the latest technology. Thank You Guy!
As a retired mechanic, I really enjoyed this episode..I used to specialize in class A motor home engine repair and rebuild...the feeling of dread or happiness I was about to discover after 40 hrs of engine work..turn the key...it's relief or Mother Fuxxxer, now what..90% yeah.
"turn the key...it's relief or Mother Fuxxxer" LMFAO i'm not a mechanic but i work with computers as a hobby and and i can relate to that feeling; i once fixed a computer that my uncle pulled out of the trash, and it was a "Mother Fuxxxer" to get it working again but alas i showed it who's boss
@@katame_no_shi I've built computers and worked on cars, and all of this is true. Whether it's a PC failing to boot or a car (or bike) engine failing to turn over, you have that moment of dread - is this something I just worked on, or something else new? ...or some unholy combination of both!
@@Nphen Just had this happen to me this weekend. Rebuilt the engine for my 92 325i I use for drifting that took a month. Started the car, engine runs(YES!!), but the transmission would not go into gear(AHHH MOTHA***&&$%@$). Looked under the car and saw brake fluid. Slave cylinder blew out and shot brake fluid all inside the bellhousing. Clutch felt fine when it was installed, but I never replaced the slave during the rebuild. Lesson learned
Do you know the NAZ brothers; Gary and i don't recall his bros name. They were huge into CLASS A MOHO repair in SoCal in 70's & 80's. Especially models with DODGE chassis and power plant.
Used to be a joke that if Microsoft made cars they die and youd have to pull over, close all windows, restart the car and wait 30 mins for it to reboot. Pretty much what happend here!! (28:00) Too funny. 😂😂
Yeah but the joke was that it would happen randomly and display the BSOD (blue screen of Death) and you would have to call an assistant to help reboot the system. Not after a Physical Crash.
@chrisbraid2907 well it does happen often in Cybertrucks, it happened after hard rain or when people take them through car washes but they aren't able to remotely fix them.
The signs of never giving up on something … Kyle saying “ If this doesn’t work boys we are going to have to take it to Tesla” and proceeds to try 50 things and avoids having to take her in and it finally runs! Great attitude Kilowatt Kyle, keep the content coming!!
@@christiangraham4579 I can somewhat agree with that, and I was taught never to use that type of language unless to intend to do it!!! Just sayin! lmao!! In the end the Cyber truck is runnin and they made it happen! All is good in the world!!! 🌎 ✌️
@@mastercricket7626 he did mention he wasn’t sure what was to come of the cypher truck so who knows what will end up being done to it! It will be different in a Boostedboyz way I do believe!
Redundancy in cars never makes sense to me because its always set up in a way that one failure shuts the whole system down. Having 2 points of failure set up that way just makes failure more likely.
The two motors are not for redundancy. The brakes and steering should have redundancy. The dual motors are the simplest way to do 4 wheel drive with the least weight, and also let you do clever traction control things and energy saving things by running the motors at different powers or even shutting one off in general cruising mode.
Tip for the vacuum bleeder. While it's still pulling vacuum, crack the coolant intake valve open slightly to pull the coolant up the the gauge. That will eliminate the air that is in the tube which will definitely create an air bubble
It sucks having to shell out $3600 on a part that you don't even know will fix the problem. But at least you are able to source parts! Id imagine parts availability is limited on these trucks.
@@danharold3087irrelevant. Their point that it sucks to have to spend over three grand when you don't even know if that will fix the problem or not stands.
@@ButterfatFarms I don't have a good answer because it is an imperfect world. What is the best thing for Tesla to do with the rack if they return it? A: scrap it. Why? Because Tesla only has the customers word for the condition of the unit. Customers are wrong at least as often as they are right. Providing they are not lying to save some money. This rack is manufactured by ZF. It is possible that some company will eventually rebuild and certify used ones. Until that happens we are stuck with what we have. The idea that a guy who seems to hate the truck chose to fix a totaled one is telling. I might add a truck he says he does not want.
Definitely never thought I’d be stoked on an ev video. I don’t like the cyber truck at all but watching the problem solving is pretty cool. The process is what interests me most.
I don't get all the hate. I mean yea- other than the obvious EV situation. But other than that, everyone always complains that all new cars look the same. Then, when something drastically different comes out, it's still hated.
I really enjoyed watching you guys figure out this truck. This type of content from creators like you keeps me coming back to RU-vid. Keep up the good work and keep them coming.
The RC reference with lipo batteries was awesome. I used to think the same way. I couldn't believe the difference between gas and electric RC cars. Spot on !
@@astro-snake Exactly: all cars are toys, and toys are cool. But this war was always like that: PC vs Mac, Android vs iOS, Xbox vs PS, Gas vs Electric. Who cares. I will buy both and have fun.
Yeah their a huge difference from electric and nitro. I love the instant power of my electric RC. Though I do still enjoy nitro for other reasons but if you want crazy power, electric is where it’s at.
Really! I would not take this seriously. Logic tells you centering the steering wheel is meaningless w/o a working steering rack. The only thing proved here is don't try this if you don't have a clue.
"What's the word Mcgrivver it?" OMG im getting old... I've been busting my daughters chops lately, because she doesn't know who Crocodile Dundee is!!! WHAT? THATS A KNIFE!!! 🐊🐊🐊
The other day during a training a lady asked who knew who Vanna White is. All of us older boomer and Gen X people raised our hands. The other 2/3 of the group just looked at us like we were crazy!!!
Those eighties shows and movies are being suppressed these days because they are supposedly not female friendly, but Dua Lipa dancing like a stripper is okay🤦♂️
Hey Ho! Readers/Kyle! I have followed this with great interest. This writer owns an EV, and has no need for an EV truck; but watching 'you kids' {the writer is 74!} tackle the problems of the near future NOW with the Cybertruck, gives me hope for the rising generation. Well Done, say I! Now, go into the EV repair shop business. Its a ground floor starting business, and one that is sorely needed. You will have your hands full of work once the word gets out. For the future in the USA of EVs-- have a look at the EV paradise of Norway.
You now know my pain of working on these things every day 🤣🤣 the "we're now Tesla certified mechanics! Just kidding, don't ever bring me one of these to work on" is how it feels being a technician on these every single day..
None of that is rocket science and no one is born knowing any of this stuff. This happened way back in the mid 1970s but I was so dumb back then (ignorant E.g. very little mechanical experience) that, after blowing up my Toyota Hilux engine I said (to an older machinist friend) "you can do that?" after he said "lets put a small block Ford in it". He laughed and said "what do you mean?, we can do whatever you want". And next after doing that, I learned to how to completely rebuild my '72' Kaw. H2 engine (which included porting the cylinders with specs I got from a magazine) and I did that by simply getting and following the factory Service Manual's specs. and instructions...
@@JonHop1 dude I could care less what's cringe I'm 31 years old with three kids and I work 70 hours a week I enjoy watching their content and have for many years what's cringe is the fact that you really believe you need to comment something like that
Kyle, Wit and your 2 helpers.. lol you guys are literally pioneering the RU-vid Tesla repair content. I know that there are many others who have done work on Teslas before you.. but not many with a following such as yours. Props. Seriously. I have been following for so long! Keep it up guys.
I don’t think so Eva are going nowhere until they invent a new battery tech we have had the same battery tech for 2000 years these batteries last made 10 year if your lucky and your paying 150 thousand for a car it doesn’t make sense
@@Bob39965 Where do you get these numbers from? $150 for an EV?? Battery only last 10 years? EVs that have been on the road for 10 years still have a 90% charge rate, so only lost 10% ... EVs also last longer than ICE cars due to way less things that can go wrong with engine and gearboxes.
@@LR-dj8fz sorry but wrong every single cell in an EV is a failure point meaning they have a ton more things to go wrong also wheres this 10 year unit that's still 90% because i can find one used for uber or taxi that don't make a year
Man, this video had me dying 😂. The fridge bit was pure gold! It’s like a survival show, but for a CyberTruck! 🥴 Can't wait to see what’s next. Maybe they’ll build a tiny house in it? That’d be wild! 🔧
@@wobblysauce Honestly Tesla is still pretty liberal corporation. When was the last time that legacy auto employee helped a RU-vidr fix some issue on their car? That happens pretty rarely.
Old TV series where this bloke Mac-Giver would always get into serious trouble and get out of it again with a swiss army knife and a roll of duct tape. And he always had to do this to rescue a damsel in distress. It was very entertaining stuff back in the day. Worth mining for a few shows and watching. Oh yeah there was a bit of the crappy "CUT THE RED WIRE" dialogue that was hilarious.
The term "MacGyver" has now become part of the colloquial American English lexicon. When one "MacGyvers" a solution to a problem, one finds a simple yet elegant solution using existing resources.This is in contrast to a kludge, or a Rube Goldberg, which is generally complicated and problematic.
Man the guy on the phone is a saint. Been in automotive for 25 years and I dont know any mechanic that will talk someone threw almost anything on the phone.
so? there is 0% chance for airbag to deploy. I have disconnected hundreds of airbags without over the past 20 years. No problem.There is no way for airbag to deploy....
@@jankindl915 just because it never happened to you doesnt mean it cant happen. I agree that its highly unlikely but A. This car has been in an accident in which some airbags have been deployed. And B. Most if not all manufacturers recommend to disconnect the battery before doing this...
Funny that you talk about the younger generation. I am in my 60s and had a Boss 302 Mustang as a first car ($2100 2 years old). With that said I like performance so drive a Tesla. So even really old gearheads like EVs. Really enjoying watching you working and sharing your knowledge!
The biggest issue was the diagnostics. The repair in a couple of hours was really fast. There are going to be millions of these on the roads. Your videos will be the go-to for fix it yourself, people. Thanks
As much as I can't stand the Cybertruck and aint too keen on EV's currently, Its amazing to see you treating this CT like any other car and working on it yourselves. Its truly interesting to see, and you are putting the power back in the hands of the people when it comes to making EV's practical. They want you to bring it into their service center for everything currently, and proving that you DON'T need to do that even for bigger jobs its a huge W for anyone interested in EV's, and will push the manufacturers to make them more serviceable like combustion engines. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N just won EV of the year, and to me its the first EV that makes it almost as worth owning as an equivalent new gas powered car. It's a sign of hope that there will finally be good competition in the EV market making them actually desirable. Love these vids man keep it up!
It honestly reminds me of working on a computer more than a car. I've done both and while i dislike working on most vehicles this actually looks fun to me. Though i looked into the tesla tool box pricing and i'm not a fan of having to pay $500/month or 3k/year to be able to use it. It's pretty much the only aspect that I feel will never be R2R friendly. That is till a 3rd party company comes up with a solution.
Service mode on Teslas are actually pretty awesome and allows you to a lot of work/coding yourself. It makes them pretty easy to DIY contrary to popular belief.
Assuming your truck is not under warranty. Need to be careful with messing with it too much and keeping it valid. Obviously this one is not under warranty lol.
It's funny, the title says it's a nightmare but this makes me want the cybertruck even more now after seeing how easy it is to work on, minus the waits of course. It seems really well built for a first year build
Restore it then you can use it as a daily tow. Technically now with the whole thing not bricked anymore you can already. It'd be a shame not to enjoy a stock Cybertruck for a bit.
I'm an old-school aircraft mechanic. You're 100% correct. I have a 2024 KIA EV6 650 hp. It's a blast instant speed. The range sucks, but it's kick A$$ fast no turbo lag just GO GO GO!
Congratulations Boiz. "Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'Press On!' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race."
Kilowatt Kyle 💪🏻. Whoever though removing the steering shaft from a car is a thing that should be done clearly hasn't heard of what Mercedes went thru with their brake by wire and needs their idea license revoked. Imagine that, you can't turn the wheels without power. But props to the boiz for getting that fridge magnet storage device working 👍🏻
27:33 Yep, I remember the first time I experienced a brushless lipo powered RC. It was at the local Hoby Town in 2010 and I said that day 'electric cars are right around the corner' didn't take long.
To be fair some of the first cars were electric, EVs have been a pipe dream for over 100 years and it wasn't till LiPO batteries reached the public (They've existed since the 60's) that they were even slightly possible. They still aren't good unless you drive short distances and then have hours to spare to recharge... and hopefully there is a charging station and the local power grid can even handle them.
@@SilvaDreams My Model Y has over 500HP, and gets plenty of range. So far in 4 months it has only been to a Supercharger 3 times. Once the day we got it and 2 times on our vacation. On zero occasions did we have to wait for it, in fact it finished charging and needed to be taken off the charger since we were not done eating on all 3 occasions. A huge plus is there is never a question of having enough gas to go somewhere, or having to stop for gas on the way somewhere. Every morning it is charged up and ready to go. It takes about 10 seconds to plug and unplug it. In 1 month if used every day it would only take 300seconds (5 minutes). It took more time than that to drive to the gas station once much less 4 times a month and the time to pay and pump. As far as energy distribution refer to your statement, about how long the electtric motor and batteries have been around. Back when it was invented, there was zero infrastructure, and all our factories ran on locally generated energy. Those days are gone and now every factory and home has power. We run lights at night on empty streets just because. Demand = Production = More Power. To think that there is not someone willing to make money building more electrical infrastructure is mind numbing to me. In reality burning gas and diesel in mobile powerplants is ridiculously inefficient getting less than %20 efficiency. Simply moving that usage to a real PowerPlant moves that number closer to %60 which is 3x the energy from the same fuel. There are other things that are also being done to bolster our energy production and distribution like adding batteries at local substations for additional peak capacity without running all new feed wires. In the end the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) who organize global electrical, electronic, and related tech are already on the case. At the last conference there was much to say about the exponentially growing energy demand. Anyhow that got long AF, sorry for the Ted Talk, hopefully it was insightful.
I’m honestly really impressed with the diagnostic and service tools in the Tesla vehicles. Correct me if I’m wrong but no legacy manufacturer has anything close to what Tesla has in that department. Yeah it’s 165 bucks a day but it obviously makes doing service very easy. Also hats off to the Tesla employees who were willing to lend you a hand with tips and technical information needed to do the repair. This thing is on the home stretch. On another note, steer by wire is going to be coming to more vehicles from other manufacturers in the future. It’s about at cost parody with a traditional rack from an oem side and opens up lots of possibilities in terms of vehicle dynamics. If I’m not mistaken it was Bosch who made co developed this rack with Tesla. And well if you know Bosch, their modules and components are in A TON of cars.
It’s very refreshing to hear you say that 3200 dollars is a lot of money. Many RU-vidrs somehow have free money going on. Thanks for being honest! I agree. 3200 dollars is a lot
He also got a 100k truck for like 16-25k and needs only 3200 to get it running again. Another 10k or even 30k for new stainless steel and he will still be making 20-30k
There might be a lot of EV haters out there but I just checked your stats and you can't argue with them, the Cybertruck videos are pulling 3 to 5 times the views of the usual content, so I think you made the right decision to invest if only for the boost to the channel. Can't wait to see if you can restore it completely. I would hate to see it carved up into a van like the Plaid was.
What was before the carburetor? It was electric. Electeic cars predate ICU cars, and even first land speed records for cara all were held by electeic caes. But they suffered the same problems as electric cars today. the battery is bad as the storage of energy (large amount of energy).
For the average dude, this really demonstrates that ev's with tons of (cool) tech are difficult to repair than normal. For average wrench turners like me, it seems more difficult than basic ecu, sensors, and mechanics. I fear this may get worse next decade. Great content Boiz!
