Best auto shop on KZitem. Not only do we get the fault diagnosis, but how we arrived at the conclusion. You bring a tear to this old mechanics eye.
@zx8401ztv
2 жыл бұрын
Only one eye? :-D
@jpack61108
2 жыл бұрын
On the east coast
@danielgeng2306
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed Anthony, guy knows his stuff and he’s not afraid to share the knowledge!
@olspanner
2 жыл бұрын
Indeed!
@djwildwalt9283
2 жыл бұрын
?a0a0aapa a9
@bombardier3qtrlbpsi
2 жыл бұрын
It's cheaper to travel 2300 miles to take your vehicle to someone that knows what they are doing! Than a dealer 1/2 mile away. Great job SMA
@DIYDaveOK
2 жыл бұрын
Isn't this why some manufacturers like Toyota are moving toward electronically controlled VVT cams/phasers to avoid these sometimes finicky hydraulic variety? Thanks as always, Eric!
@soxplayer3907
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly I'm thinking of driving a car to him and I live in Indiana!!!
@billupstateny9151
2 жыл бұрын
@@soxplayer3907 Be sure you have an appointment & reservation @ the Avoca Hilton.
@slingbart705
2 жыл бұрын
@@soxplayer3907 hey me too! road trip! but my car ain't broke..... its a Toyota
@bombardier3qtrlbpsi
2 жыл бұрын
@@soxplayer3907 well worth the trip!
@danfootlander9730
2 жыл бұрын
Would love to see the customer's face when you tell them the price difference between a solenoid vs a PCM. Follow up pleeeze. Great job Eric!
@FixIt1975
2 жыл бұрын
I live for those moments. All I need is a battery cable end? Why did the "other shop" tell me I need a starter? I tell the customer that I can't answer that, but I'm not gonna sell you what you don't need
@OcRefrig
2 жыл бұрын
i just goggled the two parts. $24.00 for the camshaft variable timing solenoid. $200.00 for pcm.
@dakotataylor7909
2 жыл бұрын
@@OcRefrig And no 100-150 programming charge.
@OcRefrig
2 жыл бұрын
@@dakotataylor7909 yea , that too. 👍
@tbyoda9475
2 жыл бұрын
@@OcRefrig and if the customer would had said ok, the “other shop” would have come back with oh the solenoid was bad too and the poor customer would have not known any difference when really just a $20 part.
@Thecrazyvaclav
2 жыл бұрын
As soon as Eric said the other shop said it needed a pcm, you knew it wasn't a pcm proble
@tomsixsix
2 жыл бұрын
I genuinely wonder if they tried to diagnose it or just thought "it's a code we ain't seen before, computer must be duff"
@inoahmann7542
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a fleet mechanic and Firesone auto center diagnosed one of my trucks with 4 bad coil packs and 4 bad sparkplugs. When I saw the work order I had the truck towed back to my shop. Turns out all the coil packs and plugs were fine. Cylinder 3 had a burnt exhaust valve and no compression.
@brandonsimunac
2 жыл бұрын
Always irks me when shops go "ooohhh uuuhhhh yeah, must be your PCM, fella" I get it - computers suck, and they break like everything else. I love that you show us how to prove what's actually going on instead of just blaming the PCM.
@TheCubicnz
2 жыл бұрын
From my casual observations PCM failure seems to be one of the least likely causes, but a much more common diagnosis, probably due to lack of understanding. I think I’ve only seen one video where it genuinely was PCM failure, I was shocked!
@FixIt1975
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheCubicnz Pcm failure is relatively low. Usually a good telltale is that the pcm will have problems communicating with multiple modules
@machintelligence
2 жыл бұрын
When in doubt, blame the computer. Who’s going to argue with you?
@stephenbonesteel664
2 жыл бұрын
Situation is a lot more complex. Eric does something a lot of shops won’t. All those wiring diagrams and the scan tool that graphs cost serious money. Plus if you got the knowledge to use them you command a better pay than most shops are willing to pay.the guy tried , he got a volt ohm and checked power and ground to the solenoid. He had no way to tell if the cam was actually moveing. Plus I have run in to ALOT of service bulletins that say false positive, program up date needed
@TyphoonVstrom
2 жыл бұрын
@@stephenbonesteel664 Sorry, but if a shop is going to tell you the vehicle needs an ECU, they'd better have made sure they have the diagnostic equipment to back up that diagnosis. If they don't/ can't, they have no right guessing and making a customer pay to indulge their guessing. Tell the customer you are too lazy and cheap to bother tooling up and learning the newer systems, don't deceive the customer. Get with the times, buy the equipment or just do servicing and brakes/ suspension. Claiming to be able to work on electronics but just guessing is at best dishonest. At worst, deliberate misrepresentation of your services.
@bergtechautomotive8886
2 жыл бұрын
Had a 2011 HHR in my bay last week. Same deal except it did throw both P0013 (Exhaust solenoid circuit) and P0014 (Exhaust solenoid performance). Resistance should have been 8-12 ohms and a quick resistance check on the exhaust was 32 KOhms. No matter how many times I see something, always best to take the time to test. Always grateful for the videos. Many thanks.
@BrianB14471
2 жыл бұрын
When my '10 HHR threw those codes an oil change fixed it. Obviously multiple causes for those codes.
@MemphisApplegate
2 жыл бұрын
If Eric can do it, then the other shop can do it? Oh wait, if the other shop can't do it, but "I can do it?" Oh wait, this is getting complicated.
@TyphoonVstrom
2 жыл бұрын
Laziness and fear of stepping out of their comfort zone. Refusal to change is what destroys companies. If you let change slip by for too many years, the learning curve and new equipment costs become so high, it can look like it's not financially viable to bother changing. Then of course, your business starts to slowly dry up and the shop cries "not fair, technology killed our business!", when it was actually laziness and apathy that did that for them...
@milfordcivic6755
2 жыл бұрын
Techs who can't understand how to properly troubleshoot ought to stick to what they know, selling oil changes and wiper blades. Every check engine light isn't a new PCM or O2 sensor.
@Ed-ip2sg
2 жыл бұрын
You understand all the PCM stuff and the codes and what they really mean. Amazing. You’ll be fine after a couple of years of therapy. ;). You saved that customer money too.
@lantrick
2 жыл бұрын
I've had shops try to throw a PCM at me for no reason. It pays to start from the beginning. One time it was ultimately revealed that a mouse chewed a knock sensor wire.
@johnh8546
2 жыл бұрын
A couple of weeks back I had a freind of mine who's car wouldn't start. His "mechanic" fired the parts cannon at it. Nothing worked so he quoted him on an ECM. I took a look at it. Went through the basics, spark, compression, got to fuel, the fuel pump was was sending good pressure. So I was like okay are the injectors actuating? I listen to them with the old screwdriver to the ear trick. Nothing no clicking from any injector. So I check for injector pulse, all are getting pulses, at least from the power side to the ground I hooked my test light to. So I check the ground on each connector open to ground all of them. Turns out the ground is common to all injectors. Because it was an old Saturn and my friend didn't care I wired all the grounds together to a ground wire I added. She fired right up and ran like a champ. Moral of the story don't just load the parts cannon and go, and if you aren't sure where to start, start at the basics. On the real I straight up picked up the processes straight from Eric I'm not a professional tech just a guy that likes to work on stuff.
@TyphoonVstrom
2 жыл бұрын
I've had that experience since the early 90's too. My mother had a shop try to sell her a new ECM for her late 80's Nissan way back when. I refused to believe it was the ECM so bought a factory service manual. $130 later (cost of FSM and a coolant temp sensor), plus an hour diagnosing and I saved mum $450.... I will add that before this, my knowledge of electronics didn't go further than knowing how a hall effect sensor and ignition box worked on a distributor system. Never be afraid to learn.
@wtfman5313
2 жыл бұрын
In the timeless words of Ed Bassmaster - “Sometimes ya just gotta look at it”.
@kc360awareness
2 жыл бұрын
“Just look at that thing would ya!?!” That made me laugh on the inside. Thanks.
@dozerman53111
2 жыл бұрын
I'll say it again, You sir are simply the best at repairing autos. The "Columbo" of mechanics. Thanks. I learn things with every video you do.
@chrisyaritz2180
2 жыл бұрын
Great walkthrough Eric.... Admire your approach of (never assume- follow facts) Two thumbs up !
@erikandersen2477
2 жыл бұрын
Your methodical / logical skills are second to none🙂
@ibeemeeintp3033
2 жыл бұрын
There are mechanics and than there are TECHNICIANS. You sir are an absolute master of your trade 😎👍👍
@pete1323
2 жыл бұрын
You could retire off of the other shops diagnosis with all the work they give you! Great job as always doctor O
@rickgaine3476
2 жыл бұрын
seriously, I think you are the only competent mechanic in upstate New York. Based on how much work you get from other shops. Really said that other shops can’t diagnose something you can do so simply.
@frankperrtta6379
2 жыл бұрын
You are one of the best mechanics out there Eric thanks for educating all of us never replace parts unless you have done your homework.
@sjohns7695
2 жыл бұрын
Love how he doesn't have a long intro.
@darkdelta
2 жыл бұрын
To me, the really good channels, just start, with a minimum of fanfare. SMA is the gold standard for repairs. Eric, in case you read this, make a video about brake jobs.
@4b131
2 жыл бұрын
Can't count the number of times I've had 'another shop' condemn a PCM when it turned out an electrical fault was present. Nice find.
@wayne1959
2 жыл бұрын
i have to say mate. I'm an old spanner man from last century before vehicles went to wizardry to run that i really enjoy the way you critical think the problems then confirm with the magic box. Well done and thanks for entertaining me with your efforts.
@stevetheriault4164
2 жыл бұрын
IVE BEEN WATCHING ALL YOUR VIDEOS THAT IVE MISSED YOU HAVE THE BEST MOST HONEST SHOP IVE SEEN YOUR A GOOD GUY BUDDY LIKE THE WAY YOU RUN YOUR BUISNESS,,,KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK MR O ,,BEST WISHES FROM ONTARIO🇨🇦🇨🇦
@Thomasploeg1968
2 жыл бұрын
Barrie ontario
@stevetheriault4164
2 жыл бұрын
@@Thomasploeg1968 I'm in bobcaygeon
@thomash1923
2 жыл бұрын
Do all you Hosers yell like that? Lol Hi to the Great White North from Michigan.
@scottmiller5053
2 жыл бұрын
Did you compliment Ford for something? I just fell out of my chair! Love your show!!!
@aussiefirestorm
2 жыл бұрын
This is why we come to SMA, every day is a learning day. Also a toot around town and some witty commentary helps...
@boilertech44
2 жыл бұрын
What good "timing" on this video, I have the P0016, and P0017 (Bank1) on a 2010 Cadilac with the big 3.0 that I have to diagnose in the morning. Thanks for the great refresher course. Keep up the good work!
@robertgregilovich2229
2 жыл бұрын
Your are an extremely gifted technician Your understanding of the modern auto is 2nd to none. Love your videos.
@donaldsmith5972
2 жыл бұрын
I enjoy how thorough you are in analyzing and finding a problem. True competency at work.
@baxrok2.
2 жыл бұрын
Those pesky PCM's are always destroying solenoids. lol Thanks Dr. O!
@febbral
2 жыл бұрын
Eric, I think a Bed and Breakfast alongside your business would be a excellent addition to your auto business, the out of towners call make an appointment for car truck repair and lodge for several days while car or truck is logged in for work, happy customers get the repairs done right and not ripped off, Mrs O gets to run a motel and breakfast dinner , lunch cooking business and does accounting work in her spare time and home school your kids at the same time ! Vanessa is going to love this suggestion.
@abadbronc
2 жыл бұрын
I'm guessing you have a very happy customer. That would have been an expensive fix that wouldn't have worked.
@SmudgyContent
2 жыл бұрын
Probably same $$$ least eric does inspection for free in hopes of gaining the job. Well think he gives them atleast 1hr of his time to diagnose
@XRIDER0002
2 жыл бұрын
@@SmudgyContent not really, those PCMs are quite expensive. Like $1000 for just the part
@MoparMadness93
2 жыл бұрын
@@XRIDER0002 depends on the vehicle some are more affordable others are ridiculously priced
@abadbronc
2 жыл бұрын
Quick Google prices between the two are comparable for this vehicle if you get a used pcm. Either way it's always cheaper to fix the broken part first.
@bonedaddy4670
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you caught that! I can see the other shop blaming you after you swap the computer and it didn’t fix the problem!
@61rampy65
2 жыл бұрын
When Eric started to test drive the car, he said something about not wanting to crash. Since I was in the front seat watching the scan tool, I put on a seatbelt around my desk chair.
@rmr5740
2 жыл бұрын
The people in that town are lucky to have such a great mechanic. I'd stop working on my cars if I lived there.
@WilliamMulligan
2 жыл бұрын
The step by step logic is fantastic.
@mrfish3961
2 жыл бұрын
YOUR NUMBER ONE ON YOU TUBE !!!!!
@AlxN52
2 жыл бұрын
“ if I can do you you can do it “ Amen to that. I love when you say that 👍🏼😂
@Stover1928
2 жыл бұрын
This was a great video. I soooo appreciate your method of following the evidence test don't guess. Thank you for your work and willingness to share your incredible talents.
@GoatOffroad
2 жыл бұрын
If auto repairs shops were the equivalent of hospitals; most technicians would be Orderlies. And Eric would be the Chief Surgeon!!
@mikelovin7
2 жыл бұрын
Sherlock Holmes of the modern junk automotive world, very impressive deduction, Sir!
@MrBlaser51
2 жыл бұрын
You really made this customer jump with joy !! Good thing the other shop didn't load & fire the "Parts Cannon " ! Way to go Mr. O.
@wms201
2 жыл бұрын
Always impressed by you,,. your skill and knowledge and work ethic!
@robpeabo509
2 жыл бұрын
Eric, you are not only a master mechanic and technician, you are also very ethical! ! I have heard you say when making the call to replace a PCM or any other significant module that "you want to be damn sure". Well in this instance you were asked to replace the PCM by the customer, yet you did the "right" thing by confirming the other shop's call. You are a credit to your profession.
@billupstateny9151
2 жыл бұрын
Another success, no surprise 🗽🗽🔧🔧🔩🔩🔨🔨
@jmaxim80
2 жыл бұрын
Let us know if ya get the job and fix it we always like a conclusion to all your excellent diagnosis.
@David-cm7jl
2 жыл бұрын
I like to work on my own car and I can not thank you enough for the great videos and insight on car dionastics. Great job!
@jack002tuber
2 жыл бұрын
You have access to so many things, the signal to it and the actual valve timing, a smoking gun. The resistance check just seems to confirm it. Good job. I wonder if it would have been practical to reverse the two solenoids
@bradleymichaelw9416
2 жыл бұрын
I wish I could understand codes and electrical gremlins as much as you do. I'm learning but that's definitely my weak area right now. I think having a very nice scanner would help but I don't feel like shelling out a car note for one right now lol. Anyways great video as always Eric, keep em coming!
@Spinonemaster
2 жыл бұрын
Bravo on the correct diagnosis ! ... bet that is going to win you a new customer (and their friends and family)
@mkilptrick
2 жыл бұрын
Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostics is another great show.
@robertaccorsini4663
2 жыл бұрын
Best teacher on KZitem. South Main Auto University.
@xaviergonzalez5145
2 жыл бұрын
What a masterclass video!! Thank you Eric!
@SomeGuyInSandy
2 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the followup on this one! Good luck!
@dorightal4965
2 жыл бұрын
(Fat fingers didn’t let me finish) led me to check ohms on a solenoid on the thermostat and made my own diagnosis very simple. Thanks!
@davekoob
2 жыл бұрын
Perfect way to kick off the weekend. Thanks Eric!
@paulstandaert5709
2 жыл бұрын
Make sure that you CHECK THE OIL anytime something comes in with VVT codes. Even a solenoid right next to the one that works can be affected moreso by the air bubbles than the other.
@richardthomas1743
2 жыл бұрын
OKAY , lets FOCUS !
@sammysantamarina5193
2 жыл бұрын
Repair as they come I guess this customer get to keep there vehicle it good to see that there are people buying parts for it cool it will see you on the next one .
@joecorrie1
2 жыл бұрын
It’s nice to see you’re not a shop prima donna, you’ll do a repair like this and in another video do spring shackles, kudos
@davidp2of3
2 жыл бұрын
Greatest mechanic on KZitem
@dorightal4965
2 жыл бұрын
Your history as recorded on video has been of great value to me! A similar problem with your steps of troubleshooting recorded on a small Chevy
@blackscotydog
2 жыл бұрын
Eric O makin it look easy again.!!
@ronwatson4902
2 жыл бұрын
Smart cookie! Cookie. Thanks for letting us watch!
@gonzgarr1592
2 жыл бұрын
nice honest job as usual you will bring a big smile to your customer
@MoeLarrycurly1
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to take us along
@agiigee6436
2 жыл бұрын
great job in diagnosing the real problem.
@TyphoonVstrom
2 жыл бұрын
A shop that specialises in fixing the mistakes of others (and the ECM diagnosis was a mistake) will always be busy. Never be afraid to take on the jobs everyone else has failed at.
@jamesterrill1938
2 жыл бұрын
As usual you did a great job on diagnosis and explaining to us what you are doing. You earn your money and excellent reputation...
@lexteakmialoki5544
2 жыл бұрын
The Master at work.
@michelswerissen6544
2 жыл бұрын
Well done a real mechanic.
@HowNotToDoEverything
2 жыл бұрын
Damn, that split screen feature on the Autel looks handy!!
@riceburner4747
2 жыл бұрын
U are SO good at diagnosing electrical problems!
@wdputman556
2 жыл бұрын
So good to see you back doing Videos.
@dans_Learning_Curve
2 жыл бұрын
*DON'T BE A PARTS CHANGER!* Great job Mr O!
@BenKempa
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like you did need the big fancy scan tool for this job.
@jmistret419
2 жыл бұрын
Im sure you just saved that lady a ton of $ compared to ecm replacement. Good job
@DeatGaming
2 жыл бұрын
People have commented about a chassis dyno, a dash mount for a camera that is easy to attach/detach would also be an idea so you don't need to hold it.
@bulldogsv2
2 жыл бұрын
I think I've watched every video you've made in the last 5+ years. Has it ever been the PCM? I think one time when the parts cannon approach fried the 'puter. You mailed it out to a place for repairs, if I remember correctly.
@AnwarKhan-dw8cj
2 жыл бұрын
had the same problem with my nissan primera soaked the sucker with some bars liquid penetrant and it worked
@mailmanjoe
2 жыл бұрын
It seems like there's another shop nearby that decides that any code that comes up warrants a pcm replacement. Lol. There are a bunch of different videos where that's the story. Good thing they found Mr. O!
@donalddavis581
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for ALL your videos and YES I have learned a lot from watching your videos. Your a real confidence builder!! Appreciate you man!!
@crashoverride328
2 жыл бұрын
"If I can do it, you can do it" - Evidently the shop that referred it to you however, couldn't do it.
@bearmotel
2 жыл бұрын
They hadn't watched Eric's video!
@sohailrabani
2 жыл бұрын
Great work doctor eric..another sick engine is diagnosed✌
@99andrianmonk
2 жыл бұрын
Another informative and useful video; following your diagnostics I have figured out a long standing issue. Your comment about command given and only a partial response rung a bell. That's why my wife is always mad with me. Commend given (from her) and partial response (from me). Hmmmm... what could be the fix?
@s.j.5850
2 жыл бұрын
Replace the male solenoid & test it afterwards!
@chrisdirienzo4235
2 жыл бұрын
One of the best teachers
@speedy_pit_stop
2 жыл бұрын
Another good one. You make it look easy peasy... Thanks for sharing..
@danlemke6407
2 жыл бұрын
Well, you were half right on the ohms, but you didn't half azzit on the call like shop X. Always a pleasure.
@dan260140
2 жыл бұрын
When you know how to diagnose. Good $ and I give you props because not everyone knows
@NoahTheFacts
2 жыл бұрын
I had a similar repair on our 2008 Saturn Astra. Only sold for two years, no dealers anymore, GM dealers not very helpful. I’m not half as clever as you, so I just swapped the cam phaser solenoids and the codes changed. I also bought two, because parts were getting scarce.
@gcrauwels941
2 жыл бұрын
Great diagnosis. It pays to be thorough.
@Peter-pv8xx
2 жыл бұрын
For Kia look up TSB SA305, my neighbors 2016 optima was running like crap and was throwing. P0100 code, this particular 2.4 doesn't have an intake solenoid for the e-cvvt, I did a some digging and found a Kia forum which had a link to this TSB, over time oil leaks out and the comutators become coasted with dried oil so they can't read the signal from the cam sensor, it's a simple repair and will restore power and turn the money light off, the car's been running great ever since, I'm sure Eric knows about it but just thought I'd inform others
@jrbpit1
2 жыл бұрын
Man, was hoping for that elusive “main board” replacement.
@CC-kr2fs
2 жыл бұрын
customer needs to question his loyalty to the other shop. Good job as usual.
@sharedknowledge6640
2 жыл бұрын
No parts cannon needed here. Nice job.
@scientist100
2 жыл бұрын
Bernie from ATS says that solenoids are usually commanded 35-40 percent duty cycle in a normal working car.
@JoseHernandez-hx3rs
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips Mrs O
@markferraro5250
2 жыл бұрын
Great job as usual EO one thing to mention is current ramp those solenoids on another scope channel that proves the sol out. Thank again
@billscott2472
2 жыл бұрын
You explain it very well. When the next shop class lesson.
@automotivated5934
2 жыл бұрын
Boy wish I would get notifications for SMA’s awesome vidyas!! I’m missing out on education here!! Lol
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