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  • In this episode Mrs.O eats all of Eric's cookies then spits lunch out of her mouth... Ohhh yeah and Eric O. has a look at this 2008 GMC 2500HD That seems to be possessed. It has multiple power windows and power door locks that do not work. We also notice that a couple of the door speakers are not working along the way. Let's go have a look shall we!?
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  • @rjf2926
    @rjf2926 7 років тому +7

    We love Mrs. O. She brings out the best when you're poking fun and is quick to dish it out too. Life's hard and it's great to be able to share a laugh.

  • @ltlieu61
    @ltlieu61 7 років тому +13

    your right on with your assesment of the vehicles coming out of GM,,, and many other companys...that truck should not be having so many issues at 70,000 miles!!

  • @acehole1990
    @acehole1990 7 років тому +60

    Before watching your videos I was really at a low point in my career you could say. But your stuff really got me motivated to become a better mechanic. I hope one day I can be half as good as you. You're awesome man.

    • @erikjohnson2889
      @erikjohnson2889 5 років тому +4

      Man, that's such a great thing to read. Thanks, man. Eric is pretty great.

    • @edwardkopp1367
      @edwardkopp1367 3 роки тому +4

      Awesome post Ace!

    • @scottfree8848
      @scottfree8848 2 роки тому

      Better mechanics get better customers

  • @dreamer2355
    @dreamer2355 7 років тому +17

    I love your interactions with your family. Me and my wife were in hysterics :)

  • @SuperSharpBlue
    @SuperSharpBlue 7 років тому +1

    I don't own any of the vehicles in your videos, but I have been watching quite a few of them recently because I admire the good work you do by testing and not just replacing parts. I work for an autoparts store and it's really upsetting how people just come in and spend a ton of money on parts, to eventually find out that there was a simple burned connector or broken wire. I also really enjoy seeing how a good, honest, hardworking guy like yourself gets to work alongside his family, making it by. On top of all that, you are sharing these diagnostic results and repairs with the world in hopes to help a random stranger watching them. I gotta say man, you are an amazing person.

  • @wyattoneable
    @wyattoneable 7 років тому +8

    Mrs O is a good sport, you all had me cracking up. I share your frustrations. I'm so sick of paying exorbitant prices for crap that I think I found an answer. (Video to come later). "Combined gas mileage is 36". Great video Eric. I sure do enjoy my coffee and SMA!

  • @ppeterson9359
    @ppeterson9359 7 років тому +7

    As always, great video. It cracked me up when the always reserved Mrs O sprayed her keyboard w/ vegies! I just replaced 3 door actuators on my sis-in-law's '06 Camry. I picked up some rebuilt units from an Ebayer (Actuatorsplus) for $45 ea vs nearly $300 for OEM new.

  • @theprojectcollector7260
    @theprojectcollector7260 7 років тому +7

    Just saw a video of Musti and his Toyota Landcruiser.
    Unthinkable that a car like that rusts like that in Europe.
    True, i am sorry to say that US cars are not seen as quality products here.
    It is a thin balance between profit and the ever higher demand for more technical systems.
    Those cost money but we aren't prepaired to pay more.
    In addition to that fewer petrolheads are born, we are a dying breed. Young people just want to use a car, they are not
    Interested in brands or proud ownership.
    Fixed monthly payments for the use of a car.. That's all they care about.
    Preferably environmental friendly.
    For me it is the reason I like to watch your channel, you are able to think and work towards a solution.
    The manufactureres and most mechanics just change out parts.
    Half the time I can not follow what you can do on your scope, but this way you are sure that your customer does not overpay
    On his maintenance. That is why other garages are forwarding clients to you.
    Keep doing it, and be nice to Mrs O and your princess.

  • @emtscythe3782
    @emtscythe3782 7 років тому +4

    GM switches are junk. We can't get our dealer to sell us the individual switches out of the master switch, we have to by the complete unit. We repair the door harnesses at least once a week or so. I have to switch to buying the rubberized shrink tubing as I have found the normal king seems to harden to much and re- break. I'm with you if there is mo than 3 wires broke I just get a complete harness. An SMA video is a perfect way to start my weekend. God Bless you and the Family Brother.

  • @paulcarroll750
    @paulcarroll750 7 років тому +1

    A full hour with The O's. Awesome. I noticed the lack of a door buzzer early on but thought Eric had bypassed it so that we wouldnt have to listen to it during the diagnosis.

  • @turkraja255
    @turkraja255 7 років тому +4

    window switch diagnosis was very interesting. you are very smart. keep shining.

  • @philstuf
    @philstuf 4 роки тому

    Smoker here. I know this is a 3 year old video, but you're correct... Many smokers vent their windows about an inch to draw out the smoke at speed; unfortunately, it seems the rain always aggregates over the switch module and drips directly onto the switches (2012 Altima in my case). Same thing on my 2005 F-150. Water lands RIGHT on the power window switches unless you have vent-visors on the car. You can apply force, so they're in "hard mode," but this is super common. That being said, I'd bet the unlock failure at the switch was just a time-out for anti-theft purposes, as it triggers a module to perform the unlocking.
    Keep up the great work!

  • @kevinwoodcock7578
    @kevinwoodcock7578 7 років тому +7

    What's with hatin on smokers Dr. O???? We are like salt, we keep you workin on switches! Actually a former smoker, quit for almost 2 yrs now. Love the vids pal and just kiddin on the hatin.

    • @jonka1
      @jonka1 4 роки тому

      Not everyone likes to think of people hurting themselves. I used to work on smokers cars and hated the smell and the sticky controls.

    • @robertheinkel6225
      @robertheinkel6225 2 роки тому

      I was a crew chief in the AF, when smoking was banned on our aircraft. Our aircraft started having less repairs. The tar was building up on the electronics, causing them to overheat. It also caused the pressurization outflow valves to stick closed.

  • @MrZipperhead16
    @MrZipperhead16 3 роки тому +4

    For anybody watching this with bad window switches, they don't necessarily NEED to be replaced. They're mechanical and the copper contacts get dirty/corroded. You can unclip the switch and lift up a flat rubber piece that holds contacts and simply clean them.

    • @wbarney59
      @wbarney59 2 роки тому +1

      Doesn't always work

    • @MrZipperhead16
      @MrZipperhead16 2 роки тому

      @@wbarney59 True. I had to replace the door lock switch.Everything else cleaned up and is still working.

    • @MikeSmith-nu9wt
      @MikeSmith-nu9wt Рік тому

      After the third or fourth time replacing mine I started repairing them , only cause they were laying all over the shop ..I replaced them that many times ..I lost track now ..all I can find is junk subpar parts .. I started buying whole smashed trucks , just for the certain part I wanted ..that don't work either , it all wears out at the same intervals of use , and the supplier has that down to a science ..I cannot divulge how I know this , on grounds of incriminating..

  • @edwatts9890
    @edwatts9890 2 роки тому

    You have the ultimate life: 1) You live close to your work; 2) You live/work in a small town; 3) You have a gentleman's farm and are self-sufficient; 4) You have a nice home; 5) You have a good business; 6) You have a nice facility in which to do your business; 7) You have a lovely family; 8) You have a beautiful, sexy business associate who obviously loves you and maintains your books AND cooks you lunch.
    God has blessed you, my friend.

  • @Richard-xc3cw
    @Richard-xc3cw 7 років тому +1

    we had a cobalt come in yesterday because it wouldn't go into park barely. turns out, the lady was a smoker and ashes were all down in the shifter. Well theres your problem lady!! I love when you say that. I laugh everytime!

  • @MuhammadAli-su3oo
    @MuhammadAli-su3oo 7 років тому +6

    Beautiful family. Like your videos very much and also learning.

  • @user-kv9mj5zx1k
    @user-kv9mj5zx1k Рік тому +1

    I resolved all the problems in my Chevrolet HHR switches in 5 minutes I did not have to replace or disassemble. All I did was spray all the switches with electronic contact cleaner.
    Now it works like new. Sometimes mechanics over study an issue. None of the switches needed to be replaced just a little electronic contact cleaner was all that was needed.

  • @jcbecker2800
    @jcbecker2800 7 років тому +18

    The price of cars is way too much. And they depreciate so fast it's mind blowing.

    • @korndawggy1801
      @korndawggy1801 3 роки тому +1

      Yup. Second biggest investment for alot of people but, it's also the worst investment.

    • @jaydawg6284
      @jaydawg6284 2 роки тому

      I agree but how well you take care of your vehicle plays a big part

  • @donaldlawton7384
    @donaldlawton7384 2 роки тому

    I was a diehard chevy guy..it is frustrating how cheaply made things are these days. Brother love your channel. Thank you for sharing 👍 😀

  • @Beaker1998
    @Beaker1998 7 років тому +17

    great vids eric but you forgot to hook up LR door cable on this vehicle hope you get the job !!

  • @leehodge2415
    @leehodge2415 7 років тому +2

    my mom used to have 2 cats, 1 very friendly, 1 not. i loved the not so friendly one best, it had sass. this explains mrs o to me, she too has sass.

  • @8953147
    @8953147 7 років тому +5

    You have a valid point about brand quality! My 2000 4Runner still operates as it did 16 years ago, so no wonder people stick with Toyota and Honda.

  • @DrewGarage
    @DrewGarage 11 місяців тому

    Hello From Spencerport/Brockport! Loved this video. I know what its like making these - I have my own channel, though its geared toward much shorter "tips and tricks" videos rather than full diag. This was awesome! I also greatly appreciate how much of a family man you are. Thats the most important role we have as men - leading a family. Always appreciate men who take it seriously

  • @mechanic_marky
    @mechanic_marky 7 років тому +3

    I love watching your videos. You explain stuff so well and with some humor to it too.

  • @joegonzales1077
    @joegonzales1077 Рік тому

    You saved the day by adding the door harness possible broken wire part. Thank you.

  • @austinroy3699
    @austinroy3699 7 років тому +3

    hey eric, on those door handles you just have to use a flat head and pull down on the pin. then it slides off. hope this helps. I have pulled everything apart inside of the new gm trucks. so if you are wondering of tricks let me know!

  • @louienjulie06
    @louienjulie06 4 роки тому

    I had an 08 Sierra 1500 with the same problem and the dealer replaced all the switches including the master on the drivers door under manufacturer warranty 2 times. I agree with you when you say cheap plastic parts on a vehicle that is so expensive. As far as the speakers are concerned, I replaced all of them in about 1 year because they sounded like crap. Keep on with your awesome videos. 👍👍

  • @shawnyd8009
    @shawnyd8009 7 років тому +1

    Something I like to do instead of using pins and test light type set-ups, I use a 194, 921 or even 7443 type bulbs. You pull down the wire terminals and you can put directly into the terminals, works great when the terminals are close.

  • @davidrush8283
    @davidrush8283 7 років тому +2

    I did not notice you leaving this job. I spoke to soon you are now givin wifey a hard time.Back door will not open I think we missed hookin it back up

  • @jsnake4731
    @jsnake4731 4 роки тому

    what a good kids you got and grandpa specials good work mrs&mr eric

  • @MajorMokoto
    @MajorMokoto 5 років тому +4

    I know this video was two years ago, but omg you forgot to hook up the cable for the left rear door handle.... You got bit. Btw I love your channel. Awesome videos, and great content.

  • @haywardsautomotive6156
    @haywardsautomotive6156 7 років тому

    Nice diagnosis as usual. I'm a Chevy man have been my entire life. I've owned 2 new "SS" trucks, Avalanche & Traverse keep them for 10 yrs and then trade them in with @200K+ miles on them and the only part I've ever put in them is a CMP sensor & PCM under warranty in my 06 Silverado SS other than routine maintenance with all synthetics. I'll keep my 06 "Silverado SS" for a long time 200K and still going strong and they don't make them anymore plus in GA it has absolutely no rust. I work on every model & they all have issues but I am glad b/c they keep me busy. I did take my wife's Traverse in this week for a Service Campaign for intermittent seat air bag light & DTCs for "OD" high resistance where they have to solder the crimped female terminals. The service writer told me they were going to reprogram the computer to fix the 5 ohm resistance in the circuit and I told her the bulletin was to solder eliminating the extra 2 ohms resistance and she said no it'll be fixed with a reprogram. Luckily one of the mechancs I knew came over and corrected her...I hate going to service departments & listen to people tell customers a line of crap and they buy it literally! One master switch, a window switch panel, 2 door locks & 2 speakers is going to cost a pretty penny...may be worth a trip to the salvage yard!

    • @henrikslomka296
      @henrikslomka296 7 років тому

      Hayward's Automotive

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  7 років тому

      Hmmmm reflash to fix high resistance... I will have to remember that one lol

    • @haywardsautomotive6156
      @haywardsautomotive6156 7 років тому

      Yea & then it explains why it's been taken there 6 times for the air bag light and it kept coming back on. The service manager said they can't fix it if it's intermittent...all I could do was look at him and wonder if he has ever worked on a car before

  • @johnrobinson357
    @johnrobinson357 7 років тому

    Eric well done sir! Being a person that has been around engines since young, i have great respect for those who can effectively troubleshoot a problem. I got my ASE cert in TBI injection systems - way way back in the day. However the more involved OBD II systems become, Young players get lost somewhat on the old ways - Points and dwell angles etc,
    Electrical wiring is an art and a head scratchier at times... thumbs up Eric !

  • @marksmith1632
    @marksmith1632 7 років тому +2

    Great video , I'm enjoying learning . Hope you are having a great day !

  • @TheDisgruntledMechanic
    @TheDisgruntledMechanic 7 років тому +4

    Funny comment about 2500HD and the Prius. well I drive a 2500HD Duramax and a Chevy Volt. Evens out in the end.

  • @johns8357
    @johns8357 7 років тому +1

    I also bought a 2008 Silverado 1500 new in 2007 (which I still have), and have had the same exact problems ( speakers, actuators and switches). Also power steering and transmission lines leaking, mouldings falling off, taillight and accessory fuses blowing for no apparent reasons. Along with a whole lot of really small things which are easily fixed but really annoying. I'm not sure I would ever buy another one.

  • @tedthornton7791
    @tedthornton7791 Рік тому

    Hey Brother. NC here. Working on sil truck, 08 gmc sierra. Only driver window working. Up and down. Took all switches apart cleaned all Dr switchs by taking apart switchs lightly sand circuit contacts. Replaced rear left regulator n motor. All windows and all switchs work up n down. Electric locks also not working. Did same to front lock switchs still no go. Fixing to tackle driver actuator. Also speakers don't work. Well one whispers.

  • @AP9311
    @AP9311 7 років тому +2

    Eric O, love the video of diagnosing the electrical issues!! but could I ask ya, pretty, pretty please to add closed captions on your videos? As I'm sure you have a couple of deaf viewers on here, I'm one of them. having them on would help me follow on what you're saying! :) much appreciated, keep the videos coming!! :)

  • @mrjonas9657
    @mrjonas9657 7 років тому +4

    Happy Friday we got some SMA :) You guys are the best!

  • @stigonutube
    @stigonutube 7 років тому +1

    Thumbs Up Eric'O you got good common sense, your a propper Mechanic and your tips and going through the logical thinking process well it's a credit to YA..we dont even have a lot of these model cars in AU but you know the basics of the learning is the same on cars i guess, works for me, problem solving and process of elimination when troubleshooting. i do wish i owned a verus though however as DIY umm nahh i better stick to the old test light and a wire diagram a must when chasing electric gremlins..

  • @rickbraquet1738
    @rickbraquet1738 3 роки тому

    Hi Eric I thought I would share with you some info that might put some dollars in your pocket. I am a retired gm tech and advisor of 46 yrs working for Chevrolet. I have watched a lot of your videos and think your a very Honest and diligent technician. Fyi you can buy gm factory parts and ac delco stuff from Rock Auto and pass some savings on to your customers as well make yourself better money on labor. You are a genuine guy and you truly care for your customers. I have saved thousands of dollars on my chevy's by buying gm parts from Rock Auto. If you have used them I apologize. I have never seen you order from them. I know turn around time on certain Jobs dictates you buy from local dealers and advanced auto parts which is the worst parts company bar none. So keep on wrenching brother and love your videos. P.S. you little girl is an absolute doll. She loves that camera/ Merry Christmas and a Joyous new year to you and family

  • @bfidler288
    @bfidler288 7 років тому +18

    Going to post a follow up on what happened to the cookies? I NEED CLOSURE!

  • @jgsb111
    @jgsb111 7 років тому +1

    An hour long video? YES SIR

  • @mariemorris7031
    @mariemorris7031 3 роки тому

    Thank you especially for the venting comments wish they would get rid of all that new frustrating stuff!!!

  • @CaptainSloose
    @CaptainSloose 7 років тому +5

    "this smells like wet cigarette butts" i'm dying. I'm going to use that next time my wife cooks

  • @kellismith4329
    @kellismith4329 2 роки тому

    This guy sure knows his way around them gm trucks

  • @garylollman5339
    @garylollman5339 2 роки тому

    Eric you had as much funny as I did when I removed my door cover to replace my lock actuator with a doorman your favorite manufacturer of switches and all thing electrical.

  • @jewllake
    @jewllake 7 років тому +1

    Eric you have much more experience than me and i'm sure you have worked on NBS 99 - 06 trucks. I have two, a yukon and sierra; both 06. The quality of the door panels and speakers looks way better than the crap on the NNBS trucks. Both my trucks have the BOSE system and I've played around with the radios at almost full volume and I've had no problems....guess they are making them cheaper.

  • @MattManProductions
    @MattManProductions 4 роки тому +3

    Haha I love how he didn't put the cable back in the rear door😂😂

  • @gunther955
    @gunther955 5 років тому +1

    I was actually gona say it early on in the video Eric but i was afraid to make anyone mad . BUT , I agree with u a 1000 percent on how expensive these vehicles are an they basically fall apart . An as u say a ton of money for the repairs . As u say i just think its a damn shame . jmho ..........

  • @denniswilkinson1118
    @denniswilkinson1118 7 років тому +1

    I like those pesky electric trouble vids. Once again your patience gets the problems identified. I'll bet Josh got into those cookies.

  • @rider9195
    @rider9195 7 років тому

    Glad I am not the only one who hates getting my power probe out. Always a mess of wires. They need to make a short version.

  • @dfenders2
    @dfenders2 3 роки тому

    Thanks, this helped me a lot. Still have issue with the passanger door lock, it in locked driver's side and locks it but nothing on pass side, replaced door actuator.

  • @vikingtu
    @vikingtu 4 роки тому

    I just came across this video. You mentioned you noticed window issues with smokers.... the reason is they crack the windows to get that crappy smelly smoke out. Up... down......Up ....... down... constantly. So, now you know the rest of the story. (three years... better late than never)

  • @snw56
    @snw56 7 років тому +15

    I have been a Chevy fan my entire life. However, it's horror stories like this truck that cause me to pause, rewind and re-think. The state of modern car manufacturing is NOT focused on customers.......only profits and survival in a global market.

    • @moparnutalways
      @moparnutalways 7 років тому +4

      I am a Chrysler fan, but I agree, they aren't what they used to be. All of my stuff is old, most everything still works! The newer stuff has some amazing power train components but they wrap it all in plastic garbage!

    • @chriskeiley5343
      @chriskeiley5343 7 років тому +4

      Chrysler electrical diagnostics is junk. they have never been very good at reverse engineering ford products which usually beat them to market by 2-3 years. after working at dealerships for about 3 years, I was not longer able to facilitate their bad habits. recalls dating back 15+ years. the most recalls, the worst on gas and reliability. bail outs and buy outs. gov fines for not fixing very dangerous recalls even after 2-3 attempts. it was a good learning lesson however

    • @thewarzoneking
      @thewarzoneking 7 років тому +2

      Stanley Waggoner ford shitbox chevy shitbox dodge shit box my toyota with 300000 god

    • @snw56
      @snw56 7 років тому +2

      Longevity mileage has been good with my Chevys. My '96 S10 has 318,000 miles, but the plastic parts.......well, that's a different matter.
      I recently replaced a gauge bulb in the instrument panel. I knew pulling apart 20 year old plastic would be a challenge. I've had the dash apart before, but that was many years ago when the truck was much newer.
      Taking every precaution known to man, including heating the interior prior to disassembly, I still broke/cracked two plastic parts that required creative repairs, thus setting back the installation a full day.
      What should have been an easy fix, turned into a day of custom fabrications.
      So for, the two plastic repairs have held up, without the typical "dash rattle" we all hate to hear.

    • @Joseph1NJ
      @Joseph1NJ 7 років тому +4

      "they aren't what they used to be..." What is these days? Seriously. I just threw out three pairs of Levi jeans less than 3 years old, and I work in an office. I went to the back of the closet and am now wearing my 20 year old jeans, still look like new, back when they were made in the US. From appliances to electronics to clothing to cars, you name it, everything is designed for max. profit and min. longevity. We live in a disposable society. Everything we buy and use is crap. Remember when we used to say you get what you pay for? Today, you you entitled to get out the door and that's about it.

  • @nineridesshotgun
    @nineridesshotgun 5 років тому +1

    such a damn good couple. Love the cookie mystery too

  • @dillydave13
    @dillydave13 3 роки тому

    I don’t smoke but can confirm the window switched being an issue. I took my switch apart, used a pencil eraser and cleaned the contacts, reassembled and all good. $0 spent. 😀

  • @LoneWolfZ
    @LoneWolfZ 5 років тому

    this is one of the best episodes. From now on, all episodes should have a spit take.

  • @ozzstars_cars
    @ozzstars_cars 7 років тому +1

    Being a cookie detective is a tough job! lol

  • @talonz118
    @talonz118 5 років тому +1

    The switches can be easily opened, just a few plastic snap pins and then the "logic board" can be seen. The Contact points can then be cleaned, that's how I solved my button issues for free.

    • @rahrah8076
      @rahrah8076 4 роки тому

      talonz118 sometimes that works and sometimes it doesn’t..if you’re running a shop then you don’t want comebacks

  • @brianw4brian
    @brianw4brian 7 років тому

    sometimes dirt and lint rain will ruin latches. I've actually removed one on a Chrysler. it was a small worn plastic piece inside the switch rocker. smaller than a piece of rice.

  • @opl500
    @opl500 7 років тому +1

    Yeah. Not a big fan of power stuff. Always seems to break about 5 years after the car was made. Crank windows and manual locks may seem downmarket and poor, but as long as you don't abuse them, they frickin work 10 years later. That old 06 Frontier I traded in - its windows and locks all worked just fine.
    I remember my Mom's car back in the 80s, that Crown Vic - the power stuff did the same sort of thing and about in the same # of years after it was made.

  • @stigonutube
    @stigonutube 7 років тому +1

    yep i agree about the Branding on cars sometimes i wonder if they care about the customer, 40k US wow.
    was a good family moment with Mrs O and Daughter, having a few off my own sometimes it's hard to get conversation outta my kids 2. i had this happen on a front window switch, 97 nissan 400,00ks who knows how many owners and it was black builtup crud and small dog hair on contacts eww lol we dont own a dog but yeah wifes happy its working again time 2.5 hours to trace take apart and undo switch and clean+reassemble.
    if i can do it so can you but i don't always recommend it, as you never know what you will find in old cars..

  • @Patrick-kc5ur
    @Patrick-kc5ur 7 років тому +1

    Great videos and your personality! Easy top understand. My only complaint is the GIANT hum in the audio occasionally. Turn off the shop Compressor, phones, anything else that is a distraction and it will be perfect.

  • @wadehicks9270
    @wadehicks9270 6 років тому

    When a fellow can make any project look simple even though it might have some complicated things about it all while explaining each step of the process so it's so simple to understand, that is one great automotive technician. What a blessing Eric to have such an awesome God given talent 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 😁

  • @TexasPLNR
    @TexasPLNR 7 років тому

    I wonder if salty water is not the culprit. Too many components failing not to be related somehow. Great video.

  • @carlsnow2342
    @carlsnow2342 5 років тому +1

    hi eric i have 2011 silverado driver side window went down and the switch was not lit up also power mirror stopped working turned out to be two broken wire near the door hinge drove me crazy !!!!!!!!! lol this all happened while i was up at the salmon river fishing fixed the truck in the auto zone parking lot then caught a cooler full of salmon !!!!

  • @shelleyking8450
    @shelleyking8450 2 роки тому

    Have to agree with you on the quality of the electrical parts now. More painful is knowing they are crap, and they charge HUGE BUCKS for replacements, which are ALSO crap.

  • @scottfree8848
    @scottfree8848 2 роки тому

    Like the way you razored the bytle tape on the moisture barrier.

  • @SK-qt1rm
    @SK-qt1rm Рік тому

    Chevy 2500hd master window controls started to go inop at 10 yrs and 145k. Along with steering wheel radio controls. Window control $95 and easy replacement. Radio controls easy to fix… move arm over😂

  • @GoTechTraining
    @GoTechTraining 7 років тому

    Eric, nice shirt! We have to see about getting you one of our newer ones.

  • @Lancemechanics
    @Lancemechanics 7 років тому

    I have about 16 IP fuse boxes sitting around my took box in the shop atm. Reason being is the integrated relay built into the IP box for the Lock and unlock for the doors. Im surprised that it wasn't that in this video. It seems like going through scrap yards daily for them

  • @michaelcanto6175
    @michaelcanto6175 2 роки тому +1

    I have been using contact cleaner more over the years, especially in RV's

  • @danieldyer1
    @danieldyer1 7 років тому

    If the window/lock switch assemblies are similar to the 2004 impala I used to own, the switches can be disassembled and cleaned.
    GM parts to replace the impala switches were over $100, and there was a Dorman part available too, if one wants to risk that vendor.

  • @shelleyking8450
    @shelleyking8450 2 роки тому

    I've got a 2012 GMC with the same switch panels. This one, with so many bad ones, seems like it probably got caught out in the rain with all the windows down and all those untis got soaked. I have taken older Chevy ones apart and cleaned the contacts under the buttons to fix them, but these look a wee bit more complicated.

  • @jaredm4208
    @jaredm4208 7 років тому +6

    "What is this?"
    -"Yucky"
    Hahahaha, that's hilarious xD.

  • @messemckalister
    @messemckalister Рік тому

    I have power to the tan . I change the door lock actually later before I seen your video I still cannot control the lock mechanism for the driver side, but it does work for the reminder parts of the door. Also, cannot let up the passenger window from driver side. I’m looking for the body control module perhaps do not have alldata schematics.

  • @boblister665
    @boblister665 2 роки тому

    My daughter had an 08 Silverado. The door switches tend to get gummed up inside I had to pop a couple out and clean the contacts. I suspected that when you said lots of Armor All

  • @dennisaustin8568
    @dennisaustin8568 2 роки тому

    I have a 2008 silverado when i bought it all 4 door speakers didn't work found that water passing the window seal over time weting the speakers so i put boom mats in the hole first make a small hole at the bottom big enough for the wire to pass in then install the speaker this will stop the water from getting to the speaker and you have better sound it the truck

  • @dancin4
    @dancin4 4 роки тому

    Exactly, they get primo prices on pick-ups but the parts are really cheapened up. I worked in a GM sourcing plant and we made the key-fobs for $0.59 and the dealer charged $100 for them...We won the contract from another supplier by knocking off $3.00 each. Also we had automated our plant for the ECM and the product had 159 functions for $71. Over the years we kept making "better" cheaper products thru smaller parts and yet GM shut down the plant after the Toyota contract expired...and torn down the building...2010

  • @richardbambenek2601
    @richardbambenek2601 5 років тому +6

    When I go to the dealer to get a part and they give me the price I ask them how much for just one. What they charge for parts no matter the brand is criminal.

  • @tomd5010
    @tomd5010 6 років тому +1

    I think GM went south in the chevymobile engine days, if not before. I have two Toyotas, both over 10 years old, both over 200,000 miles, one made in U.S. the other in Japan. Other Toyotas and Hondas before that. Never replaced an electrical switch, motor or plastic part. In normal use, these parts should last the life of the car, or, at minimum, over 100,000 miles.

    • @Garth2011
      @Garth2011 5 років тому

      Might be due to women running the top floor at GM. Not a gender complaint but it seems as though women don't fair too well with mechanical industry as well as the other. However, the newer LS GM engines are capable of an easy 300,000 miles or more depending on use and maintenance. They make lots of torque/power and live longer than previous block designs.

  • @padroooo
    @padroooo 6 років тому

    Eric, you said that truck was really well taken care of with all the interior smothered with Armor All. Toyota has a TSB out not to use products with silicone because it is contaminating switches and electronic components. Just passin it on. Later

  • @cw2lido
    @cw2lido 7 років тому +12

    I am ok with hearing about your bowel movements! I've been here in Iraq for 5 months and wish I could have a normal BM instead of lava works! The food here is nasty!

  • @Elliswg
    @Elliswg 7 років тому +1

    Eric you need to amazon these door switches. My daughters car switches went bad and I got three for 10 dollars. My wife's jeep back door lock switch went out and got a new one for half the price. I know it is not on you to look but you might let the customer know if he can wait. I got both next day with amazon prime.

  • @TheDisgruntledMechanic
    @TheDisgruntledMechanic 7 років тому

    You should put a card into the video to Ivans channel of you diagnosing the door locks on my truck. Damn! I would have just replaced the relays!!! haha! Another great video Dr. O!

  • @comingundone27
    @comingundone27 7 років тому

    Power Probe 4 has a screen. You can read voltage on it. Love that tool.

  • @jamesfaucett466
    @jamesfaucett466 4 роки тому +1

    Great video. I only wish I'd seen this5 years ago for my 2008 Silverado ext. My only comment for your viewers is to get the door lo
    door actuators from GM. I learned the hard way trying to save a few bucks buy getting Chinese replacements. Within a year I had to replace the actuator. So, The firs actuator lasted about 5/6 years from OEM, the second from China lasted less than 1 year, the third one from GM is still working as of 10/2019.

  • @mikechiodetti6737
    @mikechiodetti6737 5 років тому

    I know the feeling about plastic parts, Chinese parts, and parts "that used to last the life of the vehicle!"
    You said $40,000.00 for that vehicle? In California, it would be closer to 60K, with every bell, horn, and whistle! Oh ya, and all leather seats with heaters AND coolers! Give me a (fill the blank) break!
    And then the customer's complain when something breaks, you quote them a parts and labor price, and they think YOUR the one ripping them off! HUH???
    I apologize for the rant again! It just pisses me off!
    Even in the Water and Power City shop I was in, seeing part costs, time to get them and sometimes the "attitude" from dealer and AM parts people.....it makes you think........"Why am I doing this again? " Eric. It's when you do something for a customer, who didn't expect such quality service, nice people like you and Mrs. O, and you took the time to get the vehicle back to that person as quickly as possible! They are stunned and happy and a friend and customer for life!
    I hope this helps! Oh ya, GREAT VIDEO ! ! !

  • @Live.Vibe.Lasers
    @Live.Vibe.Lasers 6 років тому

    you can take apart the switches and clean the contacts easily. a few twisted copper tabs hold the switch together. untwist, separate, pull contacts..run across some sandpaper, reassemble, retwist copper tabs. free.

  • @jacobbeach5098
    @jacobbeach5098 6 років тому

    Reppin the state of Maine with the vintage license plate! Nice work

  • @EvilTwin123
    @EvilTwin123 6 років тому +4

    48:35
    "Wing Wong"
    I have a 2019 Wing Wong with the same problems!! 🤣😂🤣😂

  • @azizgrigri4887
    @azizgrigri4887 3 роки тому

    LOL, replace main switch not a big deal like you done
    anyway have a good luck
    thank you for sharing us this video

  • @geoffrwelsh
    @geoffrwelsh 7 років тому

    If you have to do a lot of those GM truck door issues, there's a little $8 tool to pop those cables off the handles. Lisle makes it. Lisle 34920

  • @platinumlawnservice
    @platinumlawnservice 7 років тому

    I have an 01 Tahoe and I had similar issues with the master switch as some of the controls stopped working one day. I had gone to the lake and put my boat in the water. while on the ramp I used the emergency brake. On the way home I noticed I was having the control issues. After lots of web searching and scratching my head(had not tested anything yet) I took a look into the fuse panel. all fuses were good. More head scratching and a day later I noticed the main plug for the master switch was loose. The harness had somehow found its way under the emergency brake lever and pulled the plug.

  • @dontrettel2760
    @dontrettel2760 Рік тому

    I loved it that you involved the family in your videos even tho your daughter didn't want much to do with it. Oh did you ever find out where all the cookies went . Happy ratcheting

  • @ericbeard7007
    @ericbeard7007 3 роки тому

    In my saab there was corroded pins.. you had to drill and split case.. and then melt back together. Easier then 400 dollar part.
    It was the door lock actuators.. they all work together... was glad it wasn't the drivers door

  • @kevinwoodcock7578
    @kevinwoodcock7578 7 років тому +1

    ROFL at "electric mom" lmaoooooo. I know your kiddin but my daughter in law is exactly that!! I just never knew what to call it.

  • @wysetech2000
    @wysetech2000 7 років тому

    Nice job Eric. Too bad for the customer but if things lasted too long we wouldn't have a job.