Toyota Celica Battery Dies when it Rains

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  • @JJ-iw7nh
    @JJ-iw7nh 3 роки тому +134

    1.2 thousand views in 17 minutes. People can't get enough of this channel.

    • @JoeHynes284
      @JoeHynes284 3 роки тому +3

      he's got a super old one where he talks about how this channel will never be interesting to most people, i think it was back when he had 3-4 thousand subs

    • @914Catfish
      @914Catfish 3 роки тому +3

      A little rational thought in an irrational time.....

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  3 роки тому +12

      Heh. It depends what 'popular' means. It's still a small niche channel in the big picture.

    • @JoeHynes284
      @JoeHynes284 3 роки тому +12

      @@WatchWesWork But many of those big channels have stupid gimmicks to appeal to the lowest common denominator viewer

    • @southstreetbarbecue7875
      @southstreetbarbecue7875 3 роки тому +12

      @@WatchWesWork You keep forgetting to use thumbnails with women wearing next to nothing like the clickbait channels do. I'll take your quality content over that clickbait garbage all day long.

  • @samoman00
    @samoman00 3 роки тому +86

    As soon as he saw the Celica pull up, Wes probably started brainstorming some Scotty Kilmer jokes. 😂

    • @DanEBoyd
      @DanEBoyd 3 роки тому +11

      ROLL UP YOUR WINDOWS!!!

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  3 роки тому +29

      I had plenty in reserve...

    • @MegaDysart
      @MegaDysart 3 роки тому +2

      @@DanEBoyd ah, an uncle Tony fan 👍

    • @petero2693
      @petero2693 2 роки тому +3

      Just yell scream you got scotty... cant stand him..

    • @sasquatchrosefarts
      @sasquatchrosefarts Рік тому +1

      ​@@WatchWesWork if the nuts were missing.... This was definitely Scotty kilmers car

  • @robertspear9134
    @robertspear9134 3 роки тому +89

    Only took about an hour to fix with years of experience and hours and hours training. Thanks Wes.

  • @alwayssearching1882
    @alwayssearching1882 3 роки тому +136

    "Life's hard, and it's harder when you're stupid". Classic Wes.

    • @Jerkwad152
      @Jerkwad152 3 роки тому +4

      I am intimately familiar with that on so many levels. >_>

    • @alwayssearching1882
      @alwayssearching1882 3 роки тому +13

      @@Jerkwad152 The more stupid people I meet the more I love my dog.

    • @pilottou
      @pilottou 3 роки тому +5

      These few words sum up the majority cause of the problems we see in society these days 🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @deezelfairy
      @deezelfairy 3 роки тому +2

      That was a classic old-skool AvE'ism - so many of us use them now 😂

    • @ctech14367
      @ctech14367 3 роки тому +2

      That quote would look good on a T shirt...jus saying

  • @Martin.Wilson
    @Martin.Wilson 2 роки тому +22

    "Life's hard and it gets a lot harder when you're stupid." Words to live by, Wes.

  • @DieselCreek
    @DieselCreek 3 роки тому +50

    About 7 more tubes of clear silicone around that back window will have it sealed up beautifully 🙄

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  3 роки тому +14

      I think a few more pop rivets would help too!

    • @kevingrainger2530
      @kevingrainger2530 3 роки тому +2

      Why waste money on silicone when a refuse sdack cut open and taped onto the roof would seal it.

    • @JimmyMakingitwork
      @JimmyMakingitwork 3 роки тому +4

      I was gonna say 8, but if you wanna cheap out...

    • @Military-Museum-LP
      @Military-Museum-LP 3 роки тому +2

      Maybe one day you two can meet half way. 200,00 views minimum!!!!!

    • @RubenKelevra
      @RubenKelevra 3 роки тому +2

      Maybe the owner should call DonnDIY for a replacement roof. Would outlast the car by a century 😁

  • @hgj2019
    @hgj2019 3 роки тому +45

    Good diagnostic team. Wes chasing electrons and Max chasing critters. Good work!🐭

  • @MR-je1jb
    @MR-je1jb 3 роки тому +14

    The peeling paint on the trunk spoiler and the pinched wire with the Scotchlock is the classic aftermarket spoiler install from the 90's.

    • @DanEBoyd
      @DanEBoyd 3 роки тому +2

      Ah, excellent observation! I was thinking body shop! I did notice the redundancy of the body-mounted third brake light, but didn't put that together. But that trunk latch losing its bolts makes me think that they worked on more back there, than just putting the spoiler on.
      I was under the impression that the Scotchlocks were on the trunk light circuit, for an aftermarket alarm.

  • @666epyon
    @666epyon 3 роки тому +20

    Plenty of sarcasm and constantly dropping things best channel 😂

  • @rayvoorhies7180
    @rayvoorhies7180 3 роки тому +12

    There's nothing like having a customer leave behind a furry, wire chewing friend. Max's hunting skills is a valuable addition to the shop. Nice repair. I like that car.

  • @jmistret419
    @jmistret419 3 роки тому +23

    Thumbs up then watch. Great start to my day. Thanks wes

  • @chrisj2848
    @chrisj2848 3 роки тому +8

    Using the fuse as a shunt is friggin genius. I love it!

  • @ericcorse
    @ericcorse 3 роки тому +6

    Old Max makes this video, thanks for the powerprobe link.

  • @greggb1416
    @greggb1416 3 роки тому +1

    Whaaaat... No “dialectic grease”...?
    Spent a week one day chasing a milliamp parasitic draw, on a 1995 ,F-350, FWD, crew cab, power stroke diesel, and discovered corrosion on the reo-stat portion of the interior dome light dimmer switch...
    Great video sir,
    Thank you.

  • @fanplant
    @fanplant 3 роки тому +10

    I'm an electrician and into electronics and know what a shunt is but had no idea you could get a round estimate across a fuse for troubleshooting! Thank you Wes!

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  3 роки тому +1

      Yes sir. And it works really well.

  • @twiz8789
    @twiz8789 3 роки тому +22

    I noticed right away that Max was all over that car I knew there was a critter in there.
    Now I have that song "It only happens when it rains" by Garbage in my head now..... thanks Wes. lol

  • @lquannel3214
    @lquannel3214 3 роки тому +12

    Why is this channel so relaxing to watch??

    • @lostintime8651
      @lostintime8651 3 роки тому

      Boring?? Now that's not nice. lol

    • @nop3noperson
      @nop3noperson 3 роки тому +3

      Soothing sounds of getting your brain some info.

    • @roxanneabbott8424
      @roxanneabbott8424 3 роки тому +2

      It's his calming voice!!!!

    • @corranda
      @corranda 3 роки тому +2

      Because Wes is a chill guy, and very competent in the work he does

    • @amkarei
      @amkarei 3 роки тому +1

      @@lostintime8651 "Boring" is N-O-T what L'Quan said!! R-E-L-A-X-I-N-G!

  • @dansevern3291
    @dansevern3291 3 роки тому +18

    That was a good one, electrical gremlins drive me crazy. Apparently mice have the same effect on Max. Good job, both of you.

    • @marcryvon
      @marcryvon 3 роки тому +1

      Yep.Eelectrical gremlins can be daunting. I bought a brand new 1990 VW Gti, lauded by everyone at the time, including my older bro.
      Nice, very fun car... when it ran. It would start most of the time, then stopped anytime on my or my wife way to work. Back to the dealer, oh so many times, on a float truck, I stopped counting, without ever finding anything wrong with it.They replaced a bunch of electronic gizmos under warranty to no vail.
      Got REALLY fed up, put it for sale 18 months later. Buyer had it checked at a local small garage.
      All OKed but for a %$)?&@@ loose connector under the dash... 😡😡
      Never got a penny back from the dealer or VW for my loss and wasted time. 😡😡😡

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  3 роки тому +1

      When the mice are the electrical gremlins we really have a team effort!

  • @markbowen3638
    @markbowen3638 3 роки тому +2

    Ah, the dreaded boot or trunk light! Every 80's & 90's british cars be they British Leyland or Ford offerings suffered from switches that worked when they felt like it. Only way to make sure they were off was to take the bulb out! Brings back happy memories... nice to see an old school electrical problem that doesn't involve computer diagnostics. You're right about the pup stealing the show! Best wishes from the UK 🇬🇧

    • @Stop..carry-on
      @Stop..carry-on 3 роки тому +2

      Yes! I had a fiesta where the boot light did it’s own thing as well as a rear wipe that spontaneously came on a hand full of times each year 😂

    • @markbowen3638
      @markbowen3638 3 роки тому +1

      @@Stop..carry-on yep 83 Fiesta , same problem!

  • @kennethhoovler9050
    @kennethhoovler9050 3 роки тому +2

    Another Saturday morning stopped by Wes

  • @damnoldguy
    @damnoldguy 3 роки тому +12

    Never apologize for your dog bro, he's awesome.

  • @heinzkot360
    @heinzkot360 3 роки тому +1

    Right after you hooked up the Charger i was like „hold on what the hack is he doing ?!?“ i was about to leave a comment on how to measure the current correctly when the charger i hooked. But then saw the other comments ... you are not dump when you realize your own fails man!
    Keep it up stay save and never think to less of yourself. You are great Wes !

  • @pipefitter1728
    @pipefitter1728 3 роки тому +3

    Now if you could just get Max to sniff out electrical problems! Although you managed to find the problem in short order. Good job Wes!

  • @chrisprobert6
    @chrisprobert6 3 роки тому +1

    max was brilliant. i had worked out what he was up to, before you mentioned the critter and was hoping to see him evict it. lol. nice one wes

  • @AZgule2010
    @AZgule2010 3 роки тому

    Was anyone else expecting Scotty Killmer to pop out behind the car?
    Fine diagnosis as always Wes 👍👍

  • @SammyFender
    @SammyFender 3 роки тому +53

    Another perfect Saturday!! “Life’s harder when you’re stupid” You are absolutely the best!!! I only wish I was as stupid as you!

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  3 роки тому +4

      Be careful what you wish for.

    • @thebadman0035
      @thebadman0035 3 роки тому

      @@WatchWesWork both of these statements are t-shirt merch material

    • @DanEBoyd
      @DanEBoyd 3 роки тому

      We're ALL stupid sometimes.

    • @kirkspearman1625
      @kirkspearman1625 3 роки тому

      Think that quote has typically been attributed to John Wayne. Makes it even better!

    • @SammyFender
      @SammyFender 3 роки тому

      @@kirkspearman1625 Actually it was Stephen Keats in the movie@The Friends of Eddie Coyle@ Although there are posters and signs with John Wayne, he never said it! Neither did Robert Mitchum.

  • @callingoutdead
    @callingoutdead 3 роки тому +3

    Well, I WAS going to be productive this morning, but You, SMA, and VGG all dropped videos, so I guess I'll just try harder tomorrow.

  • @adamdnewman
    @adamdnewman 3 роки тому +2

    Parasitic draws are often brain hurtting adventures glad you figured it out. Your great Wes

  • @toolwarrior1773
    @toolwarrior1773 3 роки тому

    supergluing a washer to the nut......now there's a tip I could have used earlier in my car maintenance years......Love your vids. Keep up the great work.

  • @marcryvon
    @marcryvon 3 роки тому +2

    Wow, nice rust free (as far as we can see) car !
    Thanks man for the paper sheet trick to check the trunk seal ! Also the fus trick to isolate the current leak/draw. Brilliant !
    I have a mint 1988 Fiero GT which develop a trunk water leak since a couple o' years. Coiuld'nt find it by the usual method with the full blast of the air fan (obviously with a mid-engine car).🙄 I'll try it Sunday morning.
    Thanks Wes ! This ol'69 y.o. geezer always learn something from you. 👍

  • @graymodeler
    @graymodeler 3 роки тому +1

    Wes I was checking the spare tire pressure in my old Buick and found the cavity wet and the carpet soaked. I traced it to a body panel leak where the car had been rear ended and repaired. I feel your pain so good video today.

    • @DanEBoyd
      @DanEBoyd 3 роки тому

      They didn't need no stinkin' seam sealer!

  • @Feub69
    @Feub69 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks ! I'got a current leak in my car, didn't know i could trace it so easy ! Will be very handy.

  • @dennisbroughel427
    @dennisbroughel427 3 роки тому +1

    I can't tell you how much I enjoy your videos. as a old hot rodder who can't physically do it any more keep these videos coming, thank you

  • @MiamiZombie2012
    @MiamiZombie2012 3 роки тому +10

    Had a 90 celica gts a few years ago, it was Swiss cheese and leaked oil everywhere. But it still ran even after getting rear ended (totaled). Funny enough, insurance gave me more than I paid for it.

  • @ronicard
    @ronicard 3 роки тому +2

    Heck of a diagnostic job, Wes! Beautiful dog and he's an effective pest control system? That boy's a keeper!

  • @ksokie63
    @ksokie63 3 роки тому +5

    Good morning Wes, what a way to start the morning ☕. Mouser dog and electric problems. Great little video. Thanks for sharing 👍

  • @tomtke7351
    @tomtke7351 2 роки тому

    I echo about your GREAT approach to tasks. You just seem to be very casual when complex situations arise (but not always; HaHa.) It has made an impression on me such that when I'm faced with what could be frustrating I need to slow down, step back, take a breath, then approach in measured steps: A, B, C..... You'll never know just how important this has been to me! thx

  • @focusedelectronics
    @focusedelectronics 3 роки тому +2

    Looks like there’s an aftermarket alarm or remote start also, looking at the hood switch pin that was added.

  • @IR-nq4qv
    @IR-nq4qv 3 роки тому +5

    I admire your laid back methodical diagnostic approach to problem solving👍👍 Good Stuff Wes!!

  • @bostedtap8399
    @bostedtap8399 3 роки тому +1

    That's a great example of lateral think Wes, always difficult to see in side a sealed boot for whether the light is on, or not on.
    Max certainly takes an interest in cars with uninvited guests.
    Thanks for sharing.

  • @macgvrs
    @macgvrs 3 роки тому

    At first I thought, why measure across a fuse and then you mentioned it acting like a shunt and the light bulb went on and I said OH! It makes sense now. That is how ammeters work. That chart is great. Thanks for that. Hope I never need it but great to have if I do.

  • @yzhang8629
    @yzhang8629 3 роки тому +5

    You are an extremely smart mechanic!

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  3 роки тому +1

      LOL. Even a blind pig finds a nut once in a while!

  • @enone6460
    @enone6460 3 роки тому +1

    Another method I use sometimes to capture the fastener in the tool is pure bees wax. It is kind of sticky. In cold weather I skewer a plum pit size ball of wax on a 100mm 4in piece of wire and use a lighter to drip some wax onto the tool or the fastener. Side benefit is the beeswax has some degree of "locktight" properties in threads.

  • @killcar5nbike2
    @killcar5nbike2 3 роки тому +20

    I was like Wes what are you doing, you're reading the battery charge current 😂😂

    • @tedjar
      @tedjar 3 роки тому +6

      I was sure I was watching the last moments of the $15 fuse in the meter.

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  3 роки тому +1

      Yep. You get in a hurry...

  • @martinkupka3575
    @martinkupka3575 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the link with voltage drop of fuses. Had "undefined" currents in my cars several times and each time it cost me an awful lot of time to find out the failure.

  • @mischef18
    @mischef18 3 роки тому

    Great video bro, my Toyota suv has a parasitic voltage drop also and it seams to be in the radio which is on the dome light fuse. So just keep that fuse out now. Safe travels

  • @ihrescue
    @ihrescue 3 роки тому

    A the voltage drop chart is a nice way to help quantify trouble shooting those phantom draws. thanks for sharing the charts. Good vid.

  • @bryantblake1877
    @bryantblake1877 3 роки тому

    Another one, short, sweet and REPAIRED! Nicely done Wes!

  • @nferraro222
    @nferraro222 3 роки тому +1

    Nice troubleshootin' :) Thanks for the link - I'll be using that chart in about 20 minutes. Looks like Max is going to actually dig his way through that skid to get lunch.

  • @bcotterman499
    @bcotterman499 3 роки тому

    Love seeing "Max" in your videos...beautiful and smart dog. Show that pup off more often!

  • @KarateSensei71
    @KarateSensei71 3 роки тому

    I find shop towels too thick for the wrench/nut trick I use plastic from a ziplock baggie. Great find with the latch. Sad that Max did not find a "friend" in your diagnostic.

  • @DangerousSportsForSeniors
    @DangerousSportsForSeniors 3 роки тому

    Best four legged pest control system ever. Thanks for your efforts.

  • @stephenferguson6020
    @stephenferguson6020 3 роки тому +3

    When you put the plastic trim in the trunk back in I was expecting vehcor's "bumper installation tool" line ;)

  • @DavoShed
    @DavoShed 3 роки тому

    Dome is usually the interior cabin light. Trunk light obviously uses the same fuse.
    Well done picking that so quickly

  • @bmacd2112
    @bmacd2112 3 роки тому

    Normally, I couldn't care less about anything to do with a Toyota. But this was a rather unique problem and your troubleshooting skills were spot on! Good job Wes!!!

  • @dantadysak5485
    @dantadysak5485 3 роки тому

    The front license plate is about to fall off. But really cool to watch you troubleshoot that electrical draw.

  • @richardayres7958
    @richardayres7958 3 роки тому +1

    Another great job. But you’ll never make it at a main dealership - they would have wanted to sell you a ton of new parts....or as happened to me charge for work they never did, but I caught them.

  • @Pedroisanickname
    @Pedroisanickname 3 роки тому +1

    I've used rope caulk to secure nuts in wrenches and to hold other wobbly stuff in place, like that latch mech.. FrostKing is my brand, it's like having a third hand!!

  • @kd5byb
    @kd5byb 3 роки тому

    NICE!!! That tip about measuring drop across fuses is GOLD! I've got to remember that one!

  • @brianm9007
    @brianm9007 3 роки тому +11

    "Life's harder when you're stupid". LOL I was laughing so hard at that one!! But seriously, I admire your humility. Most folks would edit that portion out, or reshoot the video. You included it. Thanks. It makes all of us feel better that every makes errors at one point or another. I think that's (one of the reasons) why this channel is so great! Thanks for all you do, you are truly the best!!

    • @scruffy6151
      @scruffy6151 3 роки тому

      Agree 100%

    • @amkarei
      @amkarei 3 роки тому

      I think you've distilled the thoughts of each of us subscribers. Thx, Brian, and thx, Wes, for the entertainment AND the education.

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  3 роки тому

      Hard to back out of that one!

  • @mattsutherland120
    @mattsutherland120 3 роки тому

    Your shop is starting to come together, lighting is nice bright...

  • @ronaldlinton9395
    @ronaldlinton9395 3 роки тому +8

    Your videos are always so helpful love the way you explain how and why your doing what you do

  • @rrmech11
    @rrmech11 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome video
    Max doesn't mess around. 👍👍

  • @dougjones9493
    @dougjones9493 3 роки тому +1

    Had a new 1990 Toyota kept blowing running light fuse. Had to dealer many times under warranty could not fix the problem. I fixed the problem in 5 minutes, one of the license plate lights never had a bulb installed from the factory hit a bump terminal shorted. Installed a bulb me we had another fuse blow in 10 years after.

  • @andymoseley2230
    @andymoseley2230 3 роки тому

    Goog diagnosis, well done and thanks again for showing us your thought process

  • @csterett
    @csterett 3 роки тому

    In 2008 I bought a 1999 Camry that I bought used with 102,000 miles on it. I sold it last fall with 242,000 on it. Still ran fine!

  • @Deviant365
    @Deviant365 3 роки тому +6

    Rodent diagnostic should be another 10 bucks on the bill. Keep Max in chews and treats. 👍

  • @johnloken1445
    @johnloken1445 3 роки тому +2

    Another fun video, you and Max are a great team.

  • @hasletjoe5984
    @hasletjoe5984 3 роки тому

    Wes, I have used painters tape to hold the nut in the box end for tough locations. I actually stacked flat/lock/nut in a socket as well....Love the videos!

  • @clifbradley
    @clifbradley 3 роки тому +1

    I had something similar in a Cavalier that I hated. It turned out to be the wires for when the previous owner decided to 'fix' the AC. Whenever it rained, water got onto the drip tray under the cowling. The weight of the cowling pushed down on the wires, causing them to contact a nut. That caused the fan up front to turn on and run all night. The guy had no idea what he was doing and cost me a battery and a job!

  • @gayle4804
    @gayle4804 2 роки тому

    Great throwback video. Process of elimination great job!

  • @Maysin777
    @Maysin777 3 роки тому

    I had a pointer as a young man ....and you are spot on with the nose....no foolin them!

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  3 роки тому

      No. Sometimes I swear there's no way, and I'm always wrong!

  • @lzappa9109
    @lzappa9109 3 роки тому

    Max & Wes were exceedingly well groomed today, compliments to the make up department. [Also thank you fro tips and guidance appreciated.]

  • @seastacker8582
    @seastacker8582 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome diagnostics as usual Wes.
    Wish my labs were as astute at varmant hunting as Max. Good boy.

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  3 роки тому +2

      He never gives up. Sometimes it drives me crazy. Once he corners something you better plan on it dying or him dying trying to get it.

    • @DanEBoyd
      @DanEBoyd 3 роки тому

      @@WatchWesWork You should make a video of that.

  • @BRI33NOR
    @BRI33NOR 3 роки тому

    As always fix is quick, finding the fault takes the time and experience.

  • @anthonysova7117
    @anthonysova7117 3 роки тому

    Since you have a jumper pack don’t disconnect the neg on the car use the jumper pack in parallel positive to positive ground thru 10amp meter to body ground called a no interruptive test because you could have had a latched circuit and possibly missed it when you disconnected neg Just saying I found this out the hard way CHEERS GOOD VIDEO THANKS

  • @BlindBatG34
    @BlindBatG34 3 роки тому

    I used to live in an 1840’s New England post & beam farm house with a crawl space and granite block foundation. We could have used Max’s services. I’m pretty sure barn cats were a design assumption when they built the house. Fast forward 170 years the barn and barn cats were long gone and my house was a highly rated stop in the Lonely Planet Rodent’s guide to New England, especially in the fall when the weather changed.

  • @renkemam
    @renkemam Рік тому

    Very good speedy analysis. Impressed! Link to the chart is dead.

  • @colddiesel
    @colddiesel 3 роки тому

    Wes and Marty T great half hour to start the day here in Oz.

  • @virtuestreams2616
    @virtuestreams2616 3 роки тому +46

    I think Max heard the phrase “cheese eating friends” and was anticipating a meal to jump out when the engine fired 😀🍴👍

    • @baldmaggots
      @baldmaggots 3 роки тому +3

      Look at him going at that pallet at the end, he's on to something...

    • @gunners4129
      @gunners4129 3 роки тому

      Not sure if you've ever been recommend "Joseph Carter the Mink Man" but they have dogs just like Max that can hear them underground lol

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  3 роки тому +6

      He knew before that!

    • @orbitalair2103
      @orbitalair2103 3 роки тому

      my catz sez, cheez bois? alright!

  • @butler386
    @butler386 3 роки тому

    Fantastic fix and diagnosis. Get that mouse. Thanks for the video.

  • @LiveeviL6969
    @LiveeviL6969 3 роки тому

    Not to point out the obvious, but when you connected the ammeter, you had the leads backwards (no real problems with that) and it was reading a negative current draw. Then when you connected the charger, the reading went positive 5 amps, this showing current going in the opposite direction, a charge and not a draw. We ALL make mistakes like that, at least you quickly found it and are man enough to admit it. Much respect!

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  3 роки тому

      Yeah I don't normally worry about the polarity.

  • @KYPresto
    @KYPresto 3 роки тому +3

    Entertaining video as always. Thanks for posting. Hope Max caught the mouse.

  • @handyhippie6548
    @handyhippie6548 3 роки тому

    as i was typing about the towel trick, you were doing it. that trick has saved my sanity more times than i can count. yer pup is like "move this skid for me so i can get that critter. if i had hands, i'd do it myself."

  • @JHruby
    @JHruby 3 роки тому +1

    Do we get another Q&A session when you hit 120k subscribers? Great video. Learning a lot about electrical from you.

  • @madjimbo4176
    @madjimbo4176 3 роки тому

    My favourite parasitic chase was a radio chime drawing 2 amps. Replace it, the new one drew 2 amps. Manufacturer issue with Scosch.

  • @poolmotorrepairguyFL
    @poolmotorrepairguyFL 3 роки тому

    The Florida pool pump motor repair guy approved ! that was good info Wes

  • @wastelander89
    @wastelander89 Рік тому

    I know this may not apply to what ur video is showing but.I learned a hard lesson always check the wires and connector that goes to the alternator after 5 years of many mechanics and me .finally figured it.we all thought it had to be a bad ground or whatever or many other things.but if the alternator wires aren't a good connection it can ruin ur charging system and cuase do many confusing issues

  • @jbbuzzable
    @jbbuzzable 3 роки тому +2

    Max Rodent Detector. Can't get one of those off the Snap-On truck

  • @inspector1794
    @inspector1794 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the heads up about the current draw/fuse rating.
    I have a need for this on a '97 vette although as it's a chevy it has many needs. I often think it needs to be in someone else's driveway.

  • @ardtessa
    @ardtessa 3 роки тому

    Always amping up the game Wes ! But don't let it turn into a draw buddy, or you might come to find it reVolting.
    Thanks for another lesson !
    Cheers, Ard

  • @n16161
    @n16161 Рік тому

    You’re way too smart for the internet, my guy!

  • @larrycroft470
    @larrycroft470 3 роки тому +2

    Wes you are WAY too hard on yourself. You are a brilliant mechanic and successful teacher/entertainer to boot. I know stupid Wes....and stupid you AINT.

  • @RyeOnHam
    @RyeOnHam 3 роки тому

    Used Duct seal to hold nuts on wrenches when I worked aircraft. Some REALLY inaccessible places to work in. The stuff is cheap and reusable. A one-pound chunk would last about a year until it was too soaked in hydraulic fluid and jet fuel to work anymore.

  • @robertphillips41
    @robertphillips41 3 роки тому

    When I had a spot like that and I had to get a nut into place I found a bit of tape on the back of the wrench worked great to hold the nut, a bit more reliable than the shop towel but whatever works.

  • @olspanner
    @olspanner 3 роки тому

    As always Wes, superb diagnostic skill.

  • @terryharvey4811
    @terryharvey4811 3 роки тому +1

    Tack weld a piece of heavy wire to that nut to position it where your wrench won't fit or reach. It will also allow you to hold the nut enough to spin it tight with an electric or air tool. Used this many times for missing weld nuts.Got this idea from trailer hitch installs. A lot of them have nuts with a strip of light metal attached for insertion into box frames where a wrench will not go.If it's good enough for Drawtite it's good enough for me.. I have also used the shop towel/note pad paper trick on wrenches as well as sockets. Instant magnetic socket in a pinch and cheaper..
    Would a rain sensor that automatically turns on the wipers explain dead battery after a rain ??? Not sure even Toyota had that option in 99. Maybe Scotty knows. MIGHT WANT TO CALL HIM ?

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  3 роки тому

      I've never seen a rain sensor. That would be bad.

    • @terryharvey4811
      @terryharvey4811 3 роки тому

      @@WatchWesWork Thought you'd like that. As I've said before, your dry sense of humor is much like mine. Can't take cars to seriously, it'd drive you nuts. Enjoy your day off.

  • @ron827
    @ron827 2 роки тому

    If there is a need to install a ferrous fastener in hidden location that can be reached with at least on finger, I slip a small neodymium magnet into the finger of a thin mechanics glove. I put the fastener over the gloved magnet and use my finger to place the fastener where it needs to be.

  • @Speedycat
    @Speedycat 3 роки тому

    Had a funny powerdraw on my Volvo 850 Wagon recently, it was a slow drain that i mostly didnt notice because i drove it often enough but when we got -15°C in the winter it's gotten bad. 150mA draw.
    Turned out that the glovebox lid didnt close all the way anymore and didn't press the (NC Contact) Switch in all the way so my glovebox light stayed on, but the lid closed enough so i couldnt see it from the outside.

  • @codysmith6705
    @codysmith6705 3 роки тому +2

    Love the channel I've learned lots of new things , thanks wes