2016 Ford F 150 Roush 5.0 - Service Charging System - P0620

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  • Опубліковано 19 бер 2024
  • In this video I bring you along for part of the diag on this 2016 Ford F 150 Roush 5.0na. The customer brought it in with a concern that the service charging system light was on although they replaced the battery and the alternator. After confirming the cause of the issue I recalled Ivan did a video on a similar problem with the same truck! Lets have a look shall we...
    -Enjoy!
    Ivan's Video: • Ford Battery DEAD...in...
    Phil's Video: • 2016 Ford F150 P0620 a...
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  • @SouthMainAuto
    @SouthMainAuto  2 місяці тому +100

    *Be sure to have a look at Ivan and Phil's videos they both did with similar issues!*
    Ivan's Video: ua-cam.com/video/25KiQ-J-Z-s/v-deo.htmlsi=YawRuHMQGh6jMVIp
    Phil's Video: ua-cam.com/video/OL9bXxvTZkw/v-deo.htmlsi=-4SK0MztveEp-Ro-

    • @jordanboulay3780
      @jordanboulay3780 2 місяці тому +3

      appreciate mentioning Phil, hes a great tech amd great friend, his channel is well worth subscribing too!
      I would put him at your level Eric and also Ivans!
      Hope to see you at TST big event!

    • @danman9017
      @danman9017 2 місяці тому +1

      @@jordanboulay3780 yes i watch phil he has great video

    • @HouseCallAutoRepair
      @HouseCallAutoRepair 2 місяці тому +1

      Not only does kinking the wire stop the flow of electrons, but holes, cracks, splits, and tears can cause an infection.... Identifiable by the green puss.

    • @Mr2004MCSS
      @Mr2004MCSS 2 місяці тому +2

      I watch Phillip too and he also knows his stuff.

    • @Supersonicff-dw6bs
      @Supersonicff-dw6bs 2 місяці тому +3

      No reason to waste a bunch of time rediscovering something someone else has already spent a bunch of time to find. Kudos for giving everyone their credit.

  • @PineHollowAutoDiagnostics
    @PineHollowAutoDiagnostics 2 місяці тому +218

    Awesome video Eric, thanks for the shout out! In my opinion this is where the industry is headed... People using resources like UA-cam and Google to diagnose and repair things. Just had the most atrocious experience at an Audi dealership that was supposed to calibrate an air suspension for one of my customers cars. Needless to say they handed me a $620 bill and told me the compressor was broken when I had it running right before dropping the car off 🤬
    Hopefully we can change this broken industry for the better! 😉💪

    • @PineHollowAutoDiagnostics
      @PineHollowAutoDiagnostics 2 місяці тому

      Oh and thumbs down for the butt connectors 👎👎😆😜

    • @shinyredcobra
      @shinyredcobra 2 місяці тому +1

      Ivan, curious why you haven't verified your channel so you get the checkmark next to your name? 😁

    • @steadyeddie7453
      @steadyeddie7453 2 місяці тому +1

      Dealerships have the luxury of having a private nationwide network to pool their knowledge and resources. Independent repair shops dont have that available, so we rely on our own network of fellow wrench turners and of course the internet.

    • @MonkeyPunchZPoker
      @MonkeyPunchZPoker 2 місяці тому

      FYI I think Diagnose Dan did the best Ivan shout out.

    • @PineHollowAutoDiagnostics
      @PineHollowAutoDiagnostics 2 місяці тому +6

      @@steadyeddie7453 dealerships usually train their techs to be mindless robots and follow the "master diagnostic plan" aka flowchart 😝😝😝

  • @minotaurbison
    @minotaurbison 2 місяці тому +107

    I had a similar problem with my fuel pump relay getting voltage but no amperage... Like you, I went to YT, found someone else who had the same problem... Found a common failure point and had it fixed in 40 mins. YT is a great resource thanks to creators like you.

    • @rjb6327
      @rjb6327 2 місяці тому +6

      You Tube is a great source for repairs, auto and others.

    • @nathandorris896
      @nathandorris896 2 місяці тому +2

      I found a South Main Auto video that shows how to check the transmission fluid in our handicap van. 30 seconds of work vs a several hundred dollar tool that you can only get from the dealer.

  • @BLARNEYBLARNEY
    @BLARNEYBLARNEY 2 місяці тому +73

    Waiting for Mr O. To realize the vastness of the researchable how-to database that he’s created with the SMA archive.
    If you are pondering if there is value to ‘another dumb brake job’ …. Yes. Not only do you always entertain but you provide a correct how-to roadmap for someone in the future. SMA is an impressive collection of work. Well done !

    • @mikemiller3565
      @mikemiller3565 2 місяці тому +6

      Agree. Now we need some twist in calipers, electric calipers and parking brake videos

    • @John_Ridley
      @John_Ridley 2 місяці тому +1

      I wonder if any fan has ever created a database/spreadsheet of repairs and models?

    • @drunkingsailor2359
      @drunkingsailor2359 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@John_Ridley I think scanner Danner has something like that.

  • @malware_in_tn9008
    @malware_in_tn9008 2 місяці тому +39

    Phillip Bailey, who knew he was so multi-talented. He fixes cars AND he sang Easy Lover with Phil Collins!

    • @jimh.412
      @jimh.412 2 місяці тому +5

      Multi talented.😂

    • @WouterB76
      @WouterB76 2 місяці тому +5

      Some say that he even sang in some band called Earth, Wind and Fire.

    • @malware_in_tn9008
      @malware_in_tn9008 2 місяці тому +1

      Ah, before my time. And not my genre. But points awarded anyway!

  • @squirrely69
    @squirrely69 2 місяці тому +10

    Phillip Bailey was my electrical teacher in trade school, incredible teacher, very good with the electrical gremlins.

  • @gregeconomeier1476
    @gregeconomeier1476 2 місяці тому +13

    We haven't had a good whiteboard explanation in a while. I feel educated this morning!

  • @JohnIsett
    @JohnIsett 2 місяці тому +29

    Oooo, Eric! The money shot (14:15) was literally exciting! Watching the green crusties crumble slowly, the "wire" stretch unnaturally, and insulation part with a satisfying snap was cinematic! That's a YT Short for sure!

  • @TorqueTestChannel
    @TorqueTestChannel 2 місяці тому +5

    UA-cam saves the day once again. That's the sort of small little thing that would normally have the owner and techs pulling their hair out for many weeks, and on a new enough vehicle have people droppin the "lemon" word a lot

  • @mikemiller3565
    @mikemiller3565 2 місяці тому +56

    I remember when we pushed oscopes around on a cart. Nice display on that one. That’s also why we watch these videos, to catch the tips.

    • @The_Redkween
      @The_Redkween 2 місяці тому

      I work on semiconductor manufacturing equipment. We still push the o-scope-on-a-cart around. 😅

    • @iflifewaseasy
      @iflifewaseasy 2 місяці тому

      And I was impressed with the "thin" $300 tektronix copy I got a decade ago 🤣

    • @mikemiller3565
      @mikemiller3565 2 місяці тому +1

      @@iflifewaseasy And now they are credit card size.

  • @Hey_Its_That_Guy
    @Hey_Its_That_Guy 2 місяці тому +164

    Mr. O: "Two dongers, one hole, that should be a movie." You just know McCoy is going to be sharing that with his buddies! 🤣

    • @meganluke444
      @meganluke444 2 місяці тому

      It is, on Youporn,

    • @leftyo9589
      @leftyo9589 2 місяці тому +16

      im fairly certain there have been many movies made on that subject.

    • @mph5896
      @mph5896 2 місяці тому

      Search for it on the google

    • @Grandpuba1069
      @Grandpuba1069 2 місяці тому +4

      Lots of movies! 🍿

    • @kwhite145
      @kwhite145 2 місяці тому

      2 holes 3 fingers😊😂

  • @resurrectionautorebuilders8465
    @resurrectionautorebuilders8465 2 місяці тому +30

    I rarely work on Ford's but I'll tuck this one away in the ol' memory module just in case. I can't tell you how much I've altered my troubleshooting strategy after watching your videos. I learned a lot about circuit chasing from aircraft mechanic school and working as an A&P but vehicles are a next level of complexity and the way you explain things really helps when I'm looking for green electrons running in red wires.

  • @RC-ic3ek
    @RC-ic3ek 2 місяці тому +28

    As a 40 year electrican you have described in my experience is a “ghost voltage”. Old analog show them better then digital meters. Corrosion, a conductor burnt into 2 peace’s but laying in moisture creates it in my experience. Excellent job in explaining it.

    • @paulmoir4452
      @paulmoir4452 2 місяці тому

      A lot of modern digital meters have a "Low Z" mode to simulate the old analog meters. For those who need that. Fluke 115/116/117 for example.

    • @harrywalker968
      @harrywalker968 2 місяці тому

      1975 f250 highboy, 3 fuses, 2 wires,,no probs..ausie.. s/duty with a 4.2tdi mwm sprint, german tractor engine, built in brazil. sold world wide, except u.s.. 700nm, 180 kw. no computer..8 yrs no probs, 280ks..97 - 06,ish, then went common rail.. mwm, huge company..

    • @johnl774
      @johnl774 2 місяці тому

      Simpson 260 would never let you down

    • @KStewart-th4sk
      @KStewart-th4sk 2 місяці тому

      @@johnl774 I just bought a Simpson 260 at a thrift store for $7 still in it's original packaging. Whoever owned it must have prized it, battery terminals are in pristine condition. One D cell battery and one 9V battery.

    • @2015_Rubicnn
      @2015_Rubicnn 2 місяці тому

      Are you sure it's a ghost voltage and not high resistance voltage drop caused by the corrosion? He stated the wire wasn't broken, bust highly corroded based on where he probed the wire from PCM to generator. I would say in this case this isn't a ghost voltage and I thought those were mainly related to AC circuits, not DC?

  • @glennandpamlang190
    @glennandpamlang190 2 місяці тому +18

    Another great video! You Have inspired me to “If You can do it, I can do it”. After having liquid springs suspension on my Entegra Vision XL (Ford F-53 chassis) in Jan 23, I began to have intermittent ABS issues and would lose cruise control. As my rig was less than a year old, I attempted to get an appointment with a Ford dealer to get it diagnosed and fixed. No Ford dealer within a 250 mile radius would take in (we don’t work on RVs or we have too much work or we don’t have a lift). I even tried calling truck repair shops with the same results. A week ago I finally got a local dealer to hook up to the obd and it was the right rear sensor. They said they couldn’t get it into the shop for over a month, repeating all of their limitation woes. Now that I knew what was wrong, I took it home and removed the sensor and found that the sensor wire had been broken and a crappy repair done to it (I think the guys that installed my $22k suspension must have done it.). I ordered the part from Ford just now and will have it tomorrow. THANK YOU FOR THE INSPIRATION! Your videos are entertaining and educational.

  • @scotts9476
    @scotts9476 2 місяці тому +10

    It took me a long time to get past the sticker distraction of foremost expert on all topics, Scotty Kilmer, but I’m glad I stayed!

    • @repete2362
      @repete2362 2 місяці тому +1

      i tried to watch SK once didn't make it through the video.

  • @htownblue11
    @htownblue11 2 місяці тому +5

    ERIC O!!! We need another Pine Hollow South Main collab. It’s what the universe needs for us to heal and come together as one. Save the earth Eric and call Ivan! Be a hero, a hero not sponsored by Napa, but a hero none the less!

  • @bp.8334
    @bp.8334 2 місяці тому +11

    Eric
    I know you don’t seem to care for resistance testing, I recall you saying that it is “ useless” but in this case I would think ohming out that wire would have shown an issue immediately.
    I worked 42 years in telco and the lowly ohms test solved many miles of wiring issues. I think it is a quick tool if there is no ground leak or foreign voltage present. But then again… you are the man on car circuit testing.

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  2 місяці тому +12

      This is a very rare case where we could have seen the resistance with an ohm meter you are correct but 99% of the time in the auto industry is really is a worthless tool :)

  • @frankreichl679
    @frankreichl679 2 місяці тому +25

    I think it's great the you took on a kid to train. I went to a VO-Tech in high school and was well paid through to retirement. During Highschool I was able to work at a college for a half day , getting paid, and then a half day of school to get credits to graduate. I never had any regrets. I watched fellow school-mates go to college wasting their time and money only to go to trade school after. I had no problem getting a job after I graduated and guess what, NO tuition bills. Good for the kid and thanks for taking the time and patients for training , I would think the best he'll every get, in real world work. Also when I did any training I found out how smart or dumb I was, you can't be a bullshitter when training others and I actually learned more. Good Day mate !

    • @2nickles647
      @2nickles647 2 місяці тому +2

      Same here...graduated from VOtech college with a diploma. Not a degree😅😅
      But with common sense.
      I worked in the automotive field for a few years. Then worked in the E to electrical industry. Or power plant as an Control room Operator for 32 yrs and retired.
      Through the years. I still put my college years to use. I went from test lights. Bought scanners. Tools. I never considered myself a Technician/qualified/Master/ECT ECT .
      I am still an automotive mechanic.
      Just yesterday I finished installing a clutch and other work on my neighbor 90 Bronco.
      Looks like someone was chasing the clutch issues and finally got rid of the problems.
      Now I'm working on another vehicle of mine.
      I finally bought a scope because of Mr. O and Ivan. 😅😅
      Cheers

    • @leftyo9589
      @leftyo9589 2 місяці тому +1

      vo-tech was great way to check out of you truly liked something enough to make a career out of it.

    • @griffinreitz7041
      @griffinreitz7041 2 місяці тому +1

      Same here 77 grad of the auto mechanic's department. Took about 6 months of working on the line to find out I hated it, when I had to do it every day. Went back into construction, started my own company, and semi retired at 40. :) The auto degree saved me a ton of money, over the years, being able to fix my own equipment. Never regretted it, and darned sure never regretted not going to collage. Still not 100% sure what I used in real life that I learned in high school ? LOL

    • @frankreichl679
      @frankreichl679 2 місяці тому

      77 was a good year !
      @@griffinreitz7041

    • @John-Adams-Can
      @John-Adams-Can 2 місяці тому +1

      Philip Bailey is close to me way up north in the green crusty circle. Love his videos. Very underrated channel.

  • @thomasriley7685
    @thomasriley7685 2 місяці тому +13

    Heck yeah, some exclusive late night SMA!

  • @toddbartlett8817
    @toddbartlett8817 2 місяці тому +6

    These wiring harness rubbing issues are more common than you think. We just went through a stop sale recall for a wiring harness rubbing through in the left dash area. Installing a plastic bumper on a metal dash frame edge solved the problem. Building a problem free vehicle is impossible. That's why guys like eric are worth their weight in gold. Nice job.

  • @izzydizzy1115
    @izzydizzy1115 2 місяці тому +8

    Excellent Video! School is IN at SMA! Thanks to Eric, Ivan and Phillip! The Skills that pay the Bills!

  • @frankmuschetto3385
    @frankmuschetto3385 2 місяці тому +10

    Today's automotive systems are very complicated however you have a unique knack on how to explain them so that those in the lower end of the bell curve with me can understand how things operate and even better yet, how to test them. Rare skill. Glad you're sharing with us.
    The only thing that would have made this excellent video even better would have been a cameo by Mrs. O.

  • @brucehobbs1734
    @brucehobbs1734 2 місяці тому +74

    Great to hear McCoy is still on the starship!

    • @tonynicholson3328
      @tonynicholson3328 2 місяці тому +6

      He seems to like working with this enterprise😅.

    • @donniev8181
      @donniev8181 2 місяці тому +4

      Sounds like he was killing the captains chair lol

    • @MoeLarrycurly1
      @MoeLarrycurly1 2 місяці тому +2

      Well I think Ford should check out who the heck is making her wiring harnesses and give them a strong worded email...😂

    • @shannonharris
      @shannonharris 2 місяці тому +7

      He's a mechanic, NOT A DOCTOR 😷

    • @repete2362
      @repete2362 2 місяці тому

      the trans line bracket was the cause . 2 different engineering depts not talking to each other.@@MoeLarrycurly1

  • @paulvernon4160
    @paulvernon4160 2 місяці тому +5

    Have loads of respect for mechanics that work week in, week out on electrical and mechanical issues, I'm a DIY mechanic myself, whenever I'm going to tackle a job on my car (Mazda RX8) (or a friend's) my first thing to do is search UA-cam for associated videos, on my drive I've swapped the front subframe, the clutch, radiator(not as easy as most cars as it's almost a V mount) suspension arms front and back to name but a few items. Always look to see if someone else has done it and get your eye in first is what I'm saying.
    Keep up the good work.

  • @user-hh1ym8ov7h
    @user-hh1ym8ov7h 2 місяці тому +3

    I worked auto ac out here in san diego starting in 1974 and really appreciate seeing a common skill .They used to call me a wire wiggling SOB in my day . i found the things that break are the things that move!

  • @jtjones4727
    @jtjones4727 2 місяці тому +6

    Another great video. I think you might have missed your true calling Mr. O, you would have been a great teacher, you are a great teacher. I am always learning some neat new trick for diagnostics or just general repair on here.

  • @Dennisopa
    @Dennisopa 2 місяці тому +5

    I need a money shot compilation! Great vid.

  • @johnwilliamson467
    @johnwilliamson467 2 місяці тому +3

    Interesting having the alternator called a generator in the manual . Since generators are far different than alternators doing the same job making power for the battery. Having said that this is a very good video on what the thing is and is not doing . Fine approach to fixing the problem a great teaching aid. Bravo.

  • @clintprice2123
    @clintprice2123 2 місяці тому +2

    Ivan as always speaks highly of you, today you were named twice. Why wouldn’t he, everyone looks at you positively.

  • @raymondhorvatin1050
    @raymondhorvatin1050 2 місяці тому +4

    This is why I watch your videos and Ivans vids

  • @jimvanderlinden7249
    @jimvanderlinden7249 2 місяці тому +2

    Yesterday was a bad day for me as all I had to do was replace an oil pressure sensor. First it was the little red lock was on top of the connector and had to be pulled out like a nail, got it out. Second was the connector was so tight to remove from the sensor, got it apart. After removing the sensor and putting in the new sensor I tried to install the connector with no avail. Removed the sensor and found out that the electrode was out of alignment, fixed that. I put the connector back on the sensor and it went on, job done. All that just reminded me of how much I used to like being a mechanic in the past. I've done this for 42 yrs and I have not seen connectors fall off sensors ever that they need a lock on them. Good job.

  • @JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT
    @JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT 2 місяці тому +3

    Great diagnostic and repair, Eric! I remember Ivan's video. It's not cheating if you can get to the fault faster - no need to reinvent the wheel each time - that's the beauty of shared experience!

  • @dogdooley4495
    @dogdooley4495 2 місяці тому +4

    The times of using a Hayne's manual are gone. The first thing I do with any car issue is check the internet. Cars have gotten much more complicated. Thank you, Eric O and Ivan, for producing these videos.

    • @repete2362
      @repete2362 2 місяці тому +1

      motors manual OOOOh that dates me LOL

  • @jamesadkins9988
    @jamesadkins9988 2 місяці тому +2

    A good mechanic and a great mechanic are determined by retention of mistakes from the past or accomplishments through one’s journey

  • @skater4life31683
    @skater4life31683 2 місяці тому +3

    Just remember folks, if Phil can do it, Ivan can do it, and I can do it, you can too!
    Thanks Mr O!

  • @oldjarhead1125
    @oldjarhead1125 2 місяці тому +8

    "CAUTION: DON"T KINK THE WIRE, it'll stop the flow of electricity"...Yo got a chuckle out of me! Greetings from the Old Jarhead in WNC

    • @milantrcka121
      @milantrcka121 2 місяці тому +1

      Master O knows more than he lets on...

    • @robertnicholson771
      @robertnicholson771 2 місяці тому +1

      The pause for effect right after that made it even funnier.

    • @kenmohler4081
      @kenmohler4081 2 місяці тому +1

      I never knew! I’m gonna have to go back and unkink a bunch of wires!

    • @suttoncoldfield9318
      @suttoncoldfield9318 2 місяці тому

      Kink the wire sharp enough and you will indeed stop the flow.
      Those steps are in a class of their own 😃

  • @karencary3312
    @karencary3312 2 місяці тому +7

    Love that you are teaching McCoy.❤❤❤

  • @DIYDaveOK
    @DIYDaveOK 2 місяці тому +1

    Hey Eric, now you know how many of us DIYers survive: UA-cam!! And that's how we found the "real thing" in guys like you and Ivan. Thanks for all of us who have learned so much from all you guys. Wish I could be a fraction that helpful to someone else, but I'm just a computer nerd 😂.

  • @tallpaulsynd
    @tallpaulsynd 2 місяці тому +1

    My first job as an electronics technician was repairing test equipment. The equipment used teflon coated wire in cables of up to 100 wires. All of the wires were white, the only color of Teflon insulation available at that time. Teflon insulation was used for high temperature properties. The primary failure mode was broken wire caused by flexing of the cables near the connectors. All connections were soldered with heat shrink covering them. Teflon wire strands are coated in silver prior to applying the insulation, otherwise the copper wire will degrade during the manufacturing of the wire. That presents a unique problem, solder will wick up the wire under the insulation and makes the stranded wire rigid near the solder joints. The wire would break under the insulation. I did a lot of gently pulling wires to find the break. No green crusties. Eric's skills are top notch and using a light bulb as a load is exceptional!

  • @joejohnson7097
    @joejohnson7097 2 місяці тому +1

    It's good to watch others UA-cam for the same kind of problems you have and try to remember it to. Thanks for the video

  • @curtisroberts9137
    @curtisroberts9137 2 місяці тому +2

    Even youtubers watch you tube to learn how to fix stuff. That's beautiful. Kudos for sharing the other fellows videos as well.

    • @curtisroberts9137
      @curtisroberts9137 2 місяці тому

      Also, sometimes I'm on another screen listening to you work and I'm like, "wait... Did he just start a couch casting video?" LOL

  • @danielh698
    @danielh698 2 місяці тому +4

    Looks like you were able to catch decent copper for the crimp without going too far back in the wire, the "green growth" likes to travel. Interesting as always Eric, thanks.

  • @2dfx
    @2dfx 2 місяці тому +3

    In the telecom world, we call that wire a "high resistance open". Causes all sorts of mayhem. Good catch!

    • @terryburke2587
      @terryburke2587 2 місяці тому +1

      You find these in the old air core (water cooled) cable.

  • @mikechiodetti4482
    @mikechiodetti4482 2 місяці тому +13

    A damaged/broken wire. This particular wire seems to be a common problem, maybe because of the bracket? Bad engineering design?
    Good fix Mr. O. Battery should be happier now.
    I remember when Ivan had that damaged wire. That You Tube resource was a BIG help!

    • @2nickles647
      @2nickles647 2 місяці тому +1

      Probably the owner damaged the wiring

    • @TheOnespeedbiker
      @TheOnespeedbiker 2 місяці тому

      ​@@2nickles647All three times?

    • @milantrcka121
      @milantrcka121 2 місяці тому +5

      @@2nickles647 One occurence is an accident. Two are a trend. Three are a problem - a design problem.

    • @repete2362
      @repete2362 2 місяці тому

      those are the only 3 we know of many more for sure.@@milantrcka121

  • @jesstreloar7706
    @jesstreloar7706 2 місяці тому +1

    The money shot, it doesn't look like salt. Thank you to all the providers. I have fixed my truck and the main battery in my 06 Prius from watching UA-cam.

  • @yourboij82
    @yourboij82 2 місяці тому +2

    Man I wish we had someone like you down here in Lafayette, Louisiana! Love that you take time to teach and find problems and do them correct! Keep it up.

  • @John-Adams-Can
    @John-Adams-Can 2 місяці тому +1

    Philip Bailey is close to me way up north in the green crusty circle. Love his videos. Very underrated channel.

  • @albertmosack8797
    @albertmosack8797 2 місяці тому +3

    Eric O, As always fantastic informational video. Keep up the great work.

  • @douglash3129
    @douglash3129 2 місяці тому +5

    Hi Eric & McCoy, Information isn't cheating and neither is knowledge! You have outstanding diagnostic ability Eric , you fix them all buddy, nice job!!

  • @rkttime
    @rkttime 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for taking the time to show the compromised wire's power loss and proper alternator command signals. Very informative.

  • @elcheapo5302
    @elcheapo5302 2 місяці тому +1

    Between Eric, Ivan, Keith, and Mr. Danner, I did my first relative compression test with my scope and a low amp clamp the other day. I'm just a DIY'r, no way would I have figured it out without the knowledge shared by these fine gentleman.

  • @steveharleyfan
    @steveharleyfan 2 місяці тому +1

    It's great how you and Ivan openly share each others discoveries !!!

  • @robiecarmichael9958
    @robiecarmichael9958 2 місяці тому +1

    What a tribute to the diagnosticians of the internet and UA-cam. You and Ivan are regulars on my list I need to find Phillips video. You, Ivan and a few others give us hope that there are talented, honest , knowledgeable mechanics looking out for us. Great video and the humility to mention the other guys and give them credit.

  • @scottjamison1602
    @scottjamison1602 2 місяці тому +1

    McCoy Is a lucky young man to have you as a mentor and being able to learn the art of deductive reasoning and diagnostics from one of the best. My grandfather taught me and I have used it throughout my engineering career and I am still learning. So thank you for today’s lesson!

  • @Frank-bb1yg
    @Frank-bb1yg 9 днів тому

    Just want to let you know, I'm on my feet and applauding. What a fantastic find and fix.
    Credit to the other two gentlemen as well!

  • @robertlacob8831
    @robertlacob8831 2 місяці тому +4

    You're an honest man Eric O! It will make you sleep better at night, as you already know. Yes I did see Ivan's video a while ago also and it was seen by the Ford dealer also. They should of did a TSB on that poor wiring already.

    • @2nickles647
      @2nickles647 2 місяці тому

      Poor wiring? Poor Engineering. ? Or just age. There are no perfect vehicles that exist with problems. We find owners who don't give a crap about basic services. The vehicle breaks down and blame poor Engineering. 😅😅

    • @melissathompson7229
      @melissathompson7229 2 місяці тому

      ​@@2nickles647im curious as to how maintenance would have prevented bad placement of a bracket? It was a poorly engineered part

  • @honkytonky6960
    @honkytonky6960 2 місяці тому +2

    Thank you Eric, I love learning these common failure sources and repairs. Great job.

  • @earlestes8649
    @earlestes8649 2 місяці тому +6

    I do AC Electrical work and have gotten some crazy readings on shorted and corroded wires and circuits under houses etc. and it blows your mind that breakers didn’t kick out

  • @ChrisVargasrpht2000chris
    @ChrisVargasrpht2000chris 2 місяці тому +1

    what an education McCoy is getting working at your shop. I know it must be a little difficult to be working, teaching, and doing the UA-cam but we are so grateful for the videos. Sending nothing but good mojo from San Antonio Texas.

  • @user-jf3hh4xr4n
    @user-jf3hh4xr4n 2 місяці тому +1

    Great to see you guys working together. You're the aces of car repair.

  • @mdorf61
    @mdorf61 2 місяці тому +8

    The Wire Whisperer strikes again!!!

  • @TIREDOFEVIL
    @TIREDOFEVIL 2 місяці тому +1

    Brother, let me inform you of this, as a retired mechanic I still impressed on your troubleshooting skills. Yes in todays environment it takes more than a manual to track the problems and yes, You Tube, the internet are great tools to look into your problems. You keep em coming and I will continue to rat hole what I observe, thank you.

  • @SeilerRdAutoCare
    @SeilerRdAutoCare 2 місяці тому +1

    To fix the complex cars of today you need all resources. Experience, service data, repair manuals, and even UA-cam. For car repairs this is an excellent resource. Could you figure it out without YT? Yes, but anything that helps speed up the process is well worth it. Great work by all involved!

    • @suttoncoldfield9318
      @suttoncoldfield9318 2 місяці тому

      Your comment rings true. I've done my own DIY on cars since 1980, granted on simpler cars that I keep for a long time. Just got myself a 2016 Citroen C3, UA-cam shows me how to change oil & filter, light bulbs, where the fuses are etc, all simple stuff but now I know after a few videos.

  • @scburg66
    @scburg66 2 місяці тому +2

    Great video! Whether using hints from others or exploring on your own, Eric you never cease to amaze me with your diagnostic skills. Thanks for sharing!

  • @1111boone
    @1111boone 11 днів тому

    Again, as on other videos you’ve posted, I have to commend your desire to find the issue then find what causes the issue without throwing a bunch of parts at it! I don’t know what you charge for your services but I’m pretty sure you’re going to be keeping the customer from spending needless money! Kudos to you!!

  • @chrisstone3939
    @chrisstone3939 2 місяці тому +1

    Another tricky yet thorough electrical debug...great job!

  • @lesk7427
    @lesk7427 2 місяці тому

    Love the process you always use to find the issues!

  • @jimclifford1241
    @jimclifford1241 2 місяці тому +1

    The wisdom ... so important. Thank you, as always, for sharing it Eric.

  • @scottnusser6232
    @scottnusser6232 2 місяці тому +2

    Great resource to have you and Ivan sharing, thankyou again!❤

  • @robertmaurer4229
    @robertmaurer4229 2 місяці тому +1

    Eric O when you retire you would be a great shop teacher period!!! you show exactly how to get it done your knowledge is something definitely a master/general 5 star technician!!!!

  • @ralphwatten2426
    @ralphwatten2426 2 місяці тому +1

    UA-cam if used in the right way is a terrific resource of information. Some bad, mostly good. The South Main Auto channel is one of the best. Thanks Mr. O,

  • @PhillipBailey
    @PhillipBailey 2 місяці тому +2

    Thanks for the shout out!

  • @JoseMartinez-tc9pr
    @JoseMartinez-tc9pr 2 місяці тому +1

    Eric O..giving credit..but again the diagnosis was awesome. This helps even with any tracing of wires for faults. Thank you sir.

  • @marvinschleicher5542
    @marvinschleicher5542 2 місяці тому +1

    I have learned a lot by watching your videos. Thanks bunches!

  • @JohnDoesGarage
    @JohnDoesGarage 2 місяці тому

    I've learned so much from you, Ivan, Jake, Matt, and so many others it isn't even funny. I've been spinning wrenches for over forty years and I'm still learning. Thank you very much for the invaluable education.

  • @Hey_Its_That_Guy
    @Hey_Its_That_Guy 2 місяці тому +27

    Eric O.: "We can back probe this and we can see what the signal is on a known good, that way you can put that in your memory bank. Me: "Yeah, right. I can't even remember what I had for breakfast!" 🤣

    • @KStewart-th4sk
      @KStewart-th4sk 2 місяці тому +1

      Or if i had breakfast! LOL Aging and not gracefully.

  • @jbborg
    @jbborg 2 місяці тому +1

    Love it when creators give props to others. So much better than all of these experts trashing others. Appreciate your videos. Forgive me for not thanking you more for your work

  • @dangleebols
    @dangleebols 2 місяці тому +4

    Brilliant deduction work 👍

  • @s.j.5850
    @s.j.5850 2 місяці тому

    Just goes to show you that we can learn from others because of their experiences. We learn a lot from you because of your expertise & your experience. Keep them coming Eric, you're still the man!

  • @johnnyblue4799
    @johnnyblue4799 2 місяці тому +3

    New SMA slogan: "If Ivan can do it, we can do it!" :D

  • @onemechca
    @onemechca 2 місяці тому

    Never a long video from you Eric. Thanks for all you do bud. 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @christophereastman1861
    @christophereastman1861 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for all the work you put into your videos.

  • @kens.3729
    @kens.3729 2 місяці тому +1

    It’s Obvious to your Viewers that you’re a Highly Skilled Mechanic and your Customer are the Luckiest of ALL. 👍🙏

  • @JHKCF
    @JHKCF 2 місяці тому +1

    Just subscribed Eric O. You’re the man! Your channel is now 1 of only 3 subs I have.

  • @tomlewis3658
    @tomlewis3658 2 місяці тому

    This thorough explanation was very informative and well presented. UA-cam is certainly a helpful resource, when you can find that someone has diagnosed something very similar to what you are diagnosing. And I like the whiteboard, with Scotty in the upper left corner. It was very professional of you to not break into a Scotty impersonation while you were at the white board.

  • @AKChryslertech
    @AKChryslertech 2 місяці тому

    McCoy shadowing you and learning a whole new vocabulary! Awsome video man.

  • @cliffordkanuhojr.6998
    @cliffordkanuhojr.6998 2 місяці тому

    Always enjoy watching your troubleshooting videos, thanks for sharing…stay blessed

  • @williamburnham1390
    @williamburnham1390 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you I am going and check my ford 2014 truck thanks Phill ,Ivan and you great video

  • @leskeegan9033
    @leskeegan9033 2 місяці тому

    As always a good diagnosis and repair. Great job Mister "O".

  • @ChrisWilliams-pu8pj
    @ChrisWilliams-pu8pj 2 місяці тому

    Great video. Like the way that you and Ivan always give credit where credit is due!

  • @johnknox5692
    @johnknox5692 2 місяці тому

    great explanations on ,who what,why, when,were.

  • @williamwhite9767
    @williamwhite9767 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the explanations about how the computer controls the alternator output!

  • @318ishonk
    @318ishonk 2 місяці тому

    Good on you Eric for once again achieving the improbable and finding the green crusties. I'm honestly astonished every time how you find the exact spot where the wire's broken. ✌

  • @wyattgardner3552
    @wyattgardner3552 2 місяці тому

    I found one video a few years back on this. Helpful as my father's 2017 2.7L f150 had the same issue. Threw a $500 alt at it. Gen com issue. It was actually over charging to 16v and truck would shut off. Ran I new wire from pcm, across radiator and down the turbo intake tube. Simple $1.00 of wire and butt connectors.

  • @mikedaugharty5544
    @mikedaugharty5544 2 місяці тому

    Ohh you guys are doing a great job there and diagnostic is diagnostic and you're all doing it well Ivan and and Phil and all the other youtubers that I watch being a Simi retired mechanic it's always fun to see what's going on in the real world

  • @rogergoins8118
    @rogergoins8118 2 місяці тому

    This video shows you working smarter not harder. Great video

  • @jrehtil1494
    @jrehtil1494 2 місяці тому

    Great job McCoy and Mr O

  • @imfloridano5448
    @imfloridano5448 2 місяці тому

    UA-cam can be better than Alldata and really beneficial to the other shops and the DIY'er

  • @floorpizza8074
    @floorpizza8074 2 місяці тому

    Eric, now you know how *we* feel. You found the fix on UA-cam, and all of us here in viewer land have had that same feeling thanks to *your* videos so many times.

  • @NoDayz0ff
    @NoDayz0ff 2 місяці тому

    Something about finding any electrical solution is so satisfying, especially wiring 🥳🥳🥳