I watch your videos all the time whether I have that specific problem or not because watching the way you scientifically diagnose each step and the way you present your thought process makes me a much better craftsman no matter what I/m doing...mechanical work or anything hands on1 Don't ever let any negative comments discourage your methods, you rock and really appreciate the time you put into each video. I was pleased to know your in Denver, I live in Castle Rock so you represent Colorado in style!
I've been a D.I.Y. mechanic for a long time and have gotten quite good at it over the year's, these videos make me feel I'm back at square 1 learning all over again and I love it. thanks killer keep up the good work. and yes I am a member on your pay channel.
You SIR ,are a real pro!, I always wanted to watch videos where a mechanic diagnoses faults and more importantly goes through a detailed step by step process, thumbs up to you!.
Great informative video, strategy based, logical approach, I've been in the automotive repair business since the late seventies as a tech.,and as an instructor, we need more people as talented as you are in the industry.
I thought it was great . Here because my van stalled out and never started again. Tested fuel voltage first because I'm stupid ,seen low voltage and replaced the pump. Still no start. Then checked coil. No spark. Replaced the coil. Still no spark. And now I'm here hahaha. I think the best part besides me learning a lot, was the end of the video. Completely support what he said. Hard enough working on a car let alone positioning a camera all different angles and editing . Guy did a great job. Even got on the floor for us all. What's to dislike
I am curious, why you saw low voltage at the fuel pump and replaced the pump? Not trying to make fun of your situation. I think you need to think about that. It’s a good learning point. Should have checked for pressure or just listen hear it run maybe even with low voltage .. again , I am just trying to help you learn , that is or was a good lesson ould have saved time and money next time ! Good luck in the future , we are all here to learn something. Well most of us
Thank you for the very interesting and educational video. I really enjoyed it. I was an industrial electrician with troubleshooting as my main duty in the job and I know from experience how frustrating a problem can be and yet how simple it can appear after the fact. Hats off to you for a fine job. The element of time, or a lack of it, can add a dimension to the problem. Again, thanks, John Studinski
+John Studinski Electrical by definition will always be like that as you well know. I bet if you look back at your experience, EVERY repair you have ever done was actually quite simple but finding the fault may have often taken hours!!
Thanks. It's videos like this that show customers how much real Mechanics like me have to go through to diagnose and fix a problem CORRECTLY, not just throw parts at it. Much appreciated.
Just found your channel a few weeks back. Love it. You have taught me to look at repairs in a completely different way. I'm a 60 year old tech learning a better way. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Keep doing.what you do best. Some of us are listening. Thanks
great approach in diagnose, thanks for a very professional tutorial. it's all about leaning not just fixing .Some would just change every part till they got to the real problem and charge you for it...
I like what you do. The only sugestion I would make is to explain the location of the test point locations more to let us know where to look for them ! Thank you for sharing all this with us !
"Boy, don't I feel stupid...If I'd have just started with a visual inspection ten inches above the connector for the crank shaft position sensor, I would have been able to fix that in just a minute.... and I'm sure we'll see people in the comments saying they would have done that, whatever." Cheekiness with evidence to back it up? You just earned a subscribe, good friend.
i would have checked that 1st! lmbo. I love this guy. lmbo. great guy. im lmbo right now listening to him. id take my car to him just to listen to him gripe about all the comments. I like learning from him too
82 old DIY guy!? Got a 1999 Astro for $800, no spark, etc.. Your input very educational.. This van has many problems, most of which are taking care of?! Had random misfire, after many trips down stupid paths, now no spark.. Will be using some of your guidance today..... THANKS!!!., Love your sense of humor
Well were now in Jan 2019, and i'm certainly impressed. It could well lead me to solve my current issues. You may keep getting old, but your video's will stay virtually forever. Chhers
Nice to hear you thinking out loud during the whole video, knowing that your thoughts may be wrong as far as guessing on a result, but correct in the process of getting to the right solution.
@@SchrodingersBox so another question i looked further as I checked them wires and my fuel pump engages regularly as it sits but I found 2 broken ground straps one from my chasis to the cab and one from the engine to the chasis. Could that cause no spark?
Hi Matt,Great video.It just shows the owner that as a mechanic you never know what to expect.By the way your are correct at 33:00 when you said that someone will comment that they would have check that first.Keep up the good work.Jim
Love the in-depth troubleshooting. As an aircraft mechanic I can tell you there is nothing worse than a professional parts changer - prove the fault and learn something along the way. Some people don't have the electrical/electronic background to do that though. Keep setting them straight!
Will do!! I'm on an airplane every-other-week... and I know there are parts changers in that field as well. Several times I've been on planes that had to return to the airport back-to-back due to improper repairs. Most recently was a bathroom smoke alarm that kept going off when we hit 5000ft. 3 times they couldn't diagnose it.
God like talent. I learned like 10 new thing from this one video alone. Thank you for taking your time to show us your knowledge my good sir. Much appreciated.
Very good diagnostic video! Thumbs up! I truly learned how to take the right step towards this no start issues. Thanks for the great video, expect to have more from you!
The reason I dislike every video you make even though I watch every one and learn something every time is... Just kidding! I love your videos. I thumbs up every one because I like your logical approach and I like how through you are. Keep up the great work man.
I bet everyone that started reading this had the same reaction I did... I could feel my the temperature rising BUT I kept reading because I wanted to read about your reasoning
I like your video's, I don't understand a whole hell of a lot, but I think I'm learning, you just make it very interesting and I believe you are doing things from point A to answer, I'm 58 yr old woman with nothing better to do but learn , thank you!
Thanks Kathy. Much to my surprise about 14% of my viewership is female and lots of them make the same exact comment as you. I believe it is evidence many females do indeed have an analytical nature contrary to the stereotype!
Your spark test for the coil is EXACTLY what I needed.. Tahoe been setting for 3 years doing a pcm swap to the 0411 as I thought I had a bad pcm.. Was a bad ignition control module and your test was the ticket to diagnose. Autozone sold me a bad one apparently as I started with coil first... Thanks for the lesson.
Don't change a thing . I watch for the different approach you take to diagnosing problems . I always take away something. I have been working on cars since '85 and still find myself learning new things daily. Dealership pattern failures shelter you from the outside world at times.
Thumbs up. Cool that you can correct yourself, but if you had “seen” the melted wire, I wouldn’t have learned anything about other ways to test. The purpose of your videos is to teach and you’re a great teacher. I’m new at car repairs and learn a lot from you. Thanks!!!
Thank you for your videos. I've just started to become interested in engine diagnostics and, your channel is a treasure of information. I appreciate your direct approach and find your sarcasm entertaining. I laugh out loud then replaying that section to make sure I understand what you are teaching. You are the Lewis Black of UA-cam!
Schrodingers Box I wouldn't say they are better. They are different. Scanner danner is for ONLY diagnostic - no cooling, no mechanics, no suspension... Your channel is more for people if you know what I mean.
I agree with you talking and help others to learn and help to eliminate the problems . Like you said the visual inspection first of all the wires would have saved time but we never think of the first things sometimes But i really enjoyed you video and I have been working in my shop for over 50 years now, and I learned from your video. You show me a man that doesnt look for help or read books and I will show you a mechanic that will just throw parts at problems and doesnt do justice. Never sell anyone anything they dont need , for if you do like you want o be treated, then the customer will come back for many years to come and end up buying more over the years and your reputation is on the line also . word of mouth is still the Best advertising in the world, and Trust is what you are building . God Bless and Thanks JW. .
2002 dodge stratus 2.7. No spark. Replaces cam and crank sensor. Switched asd, relay it's good. Fuses are good. I have battery voltage at the coil. I dont have anything at the other wire going to the coils that comming from the computers coil driver. I tested a couple coil wires coming out the ecm. I can see the camshaft spin when I crank the engine. Will out of time chain cause a no spark?
You helped me a lot. I'm no mechanic I just try to troubleshoot my problems. if I can't fix it then I send it to mechanic. Thanks for the video you did really good explaining even though you're in a rush for New Year's I think you did a great job.thanks for the info.hope to see more.
Matt i believe you know what ur talking about right. If all them haters wasnt looking for help to begin with they would have found your page so obviosly they needed you. So you just keep doing what you do. You have been doing this for years and there is top mechanics that recommend your videos. Just the other day i had a master mechanic refer me to ur videos so like insaid just keep doing what u do.
I've watched several of your videos, I like the way you troubleshoot problems. Your procedure is similar to the way my Dad taught me 40 years ago. I agree don't change just continue to improve as we all should thanks!
Awesome thank you for making this video, my issue is a crank no start good ign coil good crankshaft sensor. No switching signal so you gave me some good ideas to work on. Thank you again
Great video. Its admirable that you actually trouble shoot and try to diagnose the causes of these faults and not just throw a bunch of parts at the vehicles. I wish I had your knowledge myself. Thank you.
Hi from Yukon, Canada. You have taught me and others so much, appreciate your scientific mind. As as tribute to my late mom last year, did 24 cold starts ( for free), did 14 well when it was minus 46 c, and now this year, they coming back too me in our last recent cold spell, but as 10 had other issues, and I use your theology, and all have been helped now...., so once again, thank-you for sharing your knowledge.... regards Kenn
I'm not a thumb's downer but you said not to be a coward and to leave feedback so here it is, these are my thoughts. I love what you do and the exhaustive way you explain everything detail for detail. I sit here as a learner watching the teacher. My only gripe and the only thing that does get on my nerves a little about your videos is that you bitch too much about what people say in the comments. Honestly, you're a top mechanic/technician, that's easy to see. You know exactly what you're doing and why you're doing it, so why do you care about what people say in the comments. You've got nothing to prove to anyone, you're at the top of your game. Let the armchair mechanics write what ever they like and just teach, enlighten and entertain. Because most people are just here to learn something and aren't detracting you and aren't thumbs downing you. No matter what you do or how you do it there will be someone who says they can do it better, much like armchair athletes, so don't give them as much airtime as you do. Anyway, I've said my two cents, I hope you don't mind. You may not like it but I say it honestly and without malice.
I appreciate your comments and they are well written but my philosophy is different. I believe ignorance MUST be challenged if it is to be changed. There is no evidence in human history that ignorance changes when it is simply disregarded. If I can challenge even one ignorant person to think about their position, it is more powerful than helping hundreds of people like yourself who will benefit regardless of the medium or presentation. I can agree to disagree on this one.
Well, now I think I see what YOU see from your point of view a little better. I appreciate your remarks as well, I can watch your videos with a different perspective now.
Jonathan Davidson That's a pretty good bumper sticker but I have proven conclusively numerous times it is not actually a true statement. in fact even the first part of the statement is untrue sometimes.
Not a bumper sticker or a statement, but a proverb. The difference between a wise man and a fool is not intelligence. The fool says in his heart, "there is no god." The beginning of wisdom is fear of the lord.
I am translating in Spanish your video to some my friends and,besides learning a lot,we admire the positive aptitude you keep even when you are underneath the car. Saludos desde Miami.
great video. not a mechanic , just a lowely carpenter of 24 years .love your well thought out approach to diagnose the possible problems. that in my opinion is what makes a professional instead of someone just replacing parts! people should use your approach in every day life. it works trust me!!!
I love to see car problems like that. That was definitely not easy diagnosis!! Don't be so worry about haters. They are gonna hate, that's what the internet is all about. Screw it. Keep doing your job, you just do it right. Btw, let me switch to payed channel now so I can catch up with recent uploads :))
by the way...your awesome. I've learned do much from you. I continue to watch at least two or three times a day thanks and keep up the great work. also ...the negative commentators are good for your channel...a good story always has antagonist.
Very interesting and involved, but good lessons. Diagnosis on these types of issues can be tough, so your input is greatly appreciated. Of course visual inspections on wiring are helpful, but it can be very hard do a 100% visual inspections on all wires, and even if you find a suspect wire, there still needs to be a confirmation if that is the "true issue" or not.
Even though this was posted 6 years ago the information is priceless that is exactly what I have in my shop and Going on 4 days you did it in minutes thank you for your knowledge you rock.. I was stuck there for a minute ..now I no what to check next ..thank you once again ..
I like gasoline instead of brake cleaner. It makes for a much warmer flame on those cold winter days. By the way, I like the spark tester. It's the little things like that that make life easier.
I really enjoy your systematic approach to troubleshooting and your use of basic tools for u s old mechanic it's a treat. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom
That's a good case, it's fun to watch you think the problem through. When you started the investigation you reminded me of an experience I had 20 years ago. On a really cold day my Ram wouldn't start, though starter motor cranking was OK. Since the starter motor worked, I made the assumption the battery was fine. So, I put my spark tester on a plug wire and I saw no spark. That led me to the false conclusion I had a spark problem. I asked a neighbor help pull my truck into my garage and I charged the battery overnight. Next morning, the truck was back to normal! In the Dodge, it's possible to lose spark from a weak battery, leading to false clues.... Since then I've found excuses to fully charge the battery before wasting time on misleading evidence.
+spelunkerd Yes no doubt- a weak battery causes all kinds of challenges for sure! Its always good to remove variables as you know and a weak battery introduces many of them for sure! Good to see you back!
I’m really impressed with you tactics as a mechanic. Watched many of your videos (some many times). I would like to purchase a diagnostic program like the one you use on your laptop if you had any recommendations I would really appreciate it. Thanks a lot man! Keep up the good work!
I'm having the same issue. Crank no start. Power to coil tho. Love the last comment you gave. Lol funny. Hopefully I chase it down. Notice distributor gear is worn out. So getting new distributor first then chase down no spark. I believe I have a open to crank sensor too. Great video.
Let me first say Thank You for this Video. I was working behind another mechanic who was swapping parts...Trying this, Trying that...he had a put on anew coil, new CrankPS, new CamPS and he had determined the ECU was bad due to the no start. I had thought there was an issue with the theft system and BCM, but the light was not on. I noticed during cranking that I was not getting any tach movement and this lead me to investigate the Crank PS...when I looked at it, I only saw 2 wires...the purple wire in the center, and the yellow wire.....I was like ok, The purple is my ref volt, and the 2 outside have to be tach and ground....anyway, further investigation lead to the yellow wire strands touching the purple wire strands,. Headed to Autozone and got a pigtail, replaced it and the engine started. Without this video I would still be diagnosing WTF happened. I have a new fondness for the 4.3 and I cant wait for the next 4.3 adventure. Keep up the good work...I love your explanations an humor....your information is priceless!!! Kenneth
To counter the thumb sucker(downer) cowards just disable the public counter visibility. It will remove their incentive. Good case, excellent video. To be factually accurate, you did a visual inspection when you opened the hood and observed there was an engine present... ;) Ignore the detractors, you have not presented anything to be ashamed of and if you feed them they will only proliferate. Happy New Year to you, Corynne and Schrodinger.
+patw52pb1 ROTF yes if I ever get a car that I find there is no spark due to the absence of an engine, I will then 100% agree a visual inspection should have been my first step. Hell even the brake clean guy would have diagnosed it when 100% of the brake clean ended up on the garage floor.
+Schrodingers Box Oh Sh*t, Matt, That sh*t is to funny ! Happy New Year Matt ! 20 hrs later and you have 17 of them thumbs downers. Good way to start the New Year, must be doing something right to piss them off that bad !LOL!
Billy R Hahahaha Well they know they are cowards. The thing they don't understand is I get paid from them all the same and there is nothing they can do to stop that except to not watch my videos. But they DO watch them. Every...Single...One.
Great video . my problem was exactly the same , 10" above the removed , tested then replaced crank sensor was the burned section of wire !!! Cut it out , soldered on a new section and good to go . Thank you for excellent diagnostic , common sense but great to have someone walk through the steps .
ahhhhh yes your right!!!! Using your wisdom I have been relishing in the sensational comments from those who didn't comment!!! I'm even more awesome than I thought!!!
+Schrodingers Box Personally, the concept that Steve brings up, is why I find you so little in error. I'm to busy being guided in my own thinking during your teaching to be distracted by tiny missteps.
Challenge excepted ! Thank you so much for this video. It led me to find that the hot wire and signal wire from my crank to my coil had at some point been cut and very very badly spliced together. hopefully a proper repair will fix my issues
As a mechanical engineer I appreciate this input to diagnose a very similar situation with my GMC safari AWD with the 4.3 v6. Instead of diagnostics I did the normal stuff like throw parts at it! I changed the coil and cap/rotor today and didn’t fix my no start issue. I easily diagnosed no spark by simply shooting starter fluid into the throttle body. Not even a pop. I considered replacing the ICM but now that I’ve watched this I’m gonna get my electric meter out and invest in a spark tester thing!! I have a test light. Again I’m a mechanical engineer but by no means a vehicle mechanic. Give me an elevator? Hvac system? Electrical issue in A 5 story building I’m your man! Thanks for this really detailed information! I’m definitely thinking outside the box wrench!!
I really like watching the material. It shows issues that I don't regularly get to see, but I highly believe in his approach as this is the same approach I like to use. If I suspect something to be the cause, I want to be able to 100% verify that to be the case. Keep the videos coming and don't worry about what others think.
Hey Matt, You make the best DIY Auto Diagnostic Videos. You have a great technique for explaining the theory, and showing how to do all the various tests and procedures. I've learned so much from you I have even started to transcribe your videos so I have a step by step how to manual. Thanks for all your help. Gary in Denver.
Mr., Schrodinger Box, was kind enough to answer me, a new subscriber, thank you young man, your off to a good start in life, when folks criticize it tells me one thing , your doing a good job, teachers quality is there. and HERE......
Schrodingers Box I don't think Scotty is, himself, a hack. His channel does promote hackery though. It's because all his videos are special cases and he neglects to tell the viewers something very important : "this isn't going to apply to every vehicle, but in this case" . lmao
there is no point in doing that since different cars have different color codes. You cannot think of but by "this or that color wire". You have to think of it in terms of "bypassing the signal" or "shorting the signal to ground".
I see that this guy did NOT take your advice and grow a pair, mustering up some courage to tell WHY he says you’re annoying. I dont see whats so annoying about an honest, thorough, logical diy mechanic walking us through a not-so-easy diagnosing of a problem, coming out of it not getting his client to spend $ unnecessarily, by being a f#%king parts changer. Kudos for having integrity man - NOBODY wants a hack or a ripoff for an auto mechanic.
Thank you so much for your videos. Im having the exact same issue with my 93 explorer. with what I learned and this video I am confident that I'll be able to conjugate the process principal to Ford (fix or repair daily) and be back on the road.
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I watch your videos all the time whether I have that specific problem or not because watching the way you scientifically diagnose each step and the way you present your thought process makes me a much better craftsman no matter what I/m doing...mechanical work or anything hands on1 Don't ever let any negative comments discourage your methods, you rock and really appreciate the time you put into each video. I was pleased to know your in Denver, I live in Castle Rock so you represent Colorado in style!
Thanks larry!! Always love the local viewers!
I've been a D.I.Y. mechanic for a long time and have gotten quite good at it over the year's, these videos make me feel I'm back at square 1 learning all over again and I love it. thanks killer keep up the good work. and yes I am a member on your pay channel.
Because a blind kid could be a mechanic. The REAL automotive specialists are called technicians
Gained a subscriber with “I always ask what would Scotty do?.. and then do the opposite”
I love it haha
Lol yeah that guy is patient zero for swaptronics.
Yeah, can't stand him either
You SIR ,are a real pro!, I always wanted to watch videos where a mechanic diagnoses faults and more importantly goes through a detailed step by step process, thumbs up to you!.
I just want to comment that I appreciate you taking time to be so thorough on all your videos. It's great for all DIY'ers.
Thanks man!
Where can we get that program to diagnose?
Great informative video, strategy based, logical approach, I've been in the automotive repair business since the late seventies as a tech.,and as an instructor, we need more people as talented as you are in the industry.
John Christopherson amen..let it be so.. enjoy watching his direct approach.
I thought it was great . Here because my van stalled out and never started again. Tested fuel voltage first because I'm stupid ,seen low voltage and replaced the pump. Still no start. Then checked coil. No spark. Replaced the coil. Still no spark. And now I'm here hahaha. I think the best part besides me learning a lot, was the end of the video. Completely support what he said. Hard enough working on a car let alone positioning a camera all different angles and editing . Guy did a great job. Even got on the floor for us all. What's to dislike
I am curious, why you saw low voltage at the fuel pump and replaced the pump? Not trying to make fun of your situation. I think you need to think about that. It’s a good learning point.
Should have checked for pressure or just listen hear it run maybe even with low voltage ..
again , I am just trying to help you learn , that is or was a good lesson ould have saved time and money next time ! Good luck in the future , we are all here to learn something. Well most of us
Thank you for the very interesting and educational video. I really enjoyed it. I was an industrial electrician with troubleshooting as my main duty in the job and I know from experience how frustrating a problem can be and yet how simple it can appear after the fact. Hats off to you for a fine job. The element of time, or a lack of it, can add a dimension to the problem.
Again, thanks, John Studinski
+John Studinski Electrical by definition will always be like that as you well know. I bet if you look back at your experience, EVERY repair you have ever done was actually quite simple but finding the fault may have often taken hours!!
Thanks. It's videos like this that show customers how much real Mechanics like me have to go through to diagnose and fix a problem CORRECTLY, not just throw parts at it. Much appreciated.
I got ripped by a mechanic. Can't trust anyone
Just found your channel a few weeks back. Love it. You have taught me to look at repairs in a completely different way. I'm a 60 year old tech learning a better way. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Keep doing.what you do best. Some of us are listening. Thanks
+1965 Chevelle Will do!!
great approach in diagnose, thanks for a very professional tutorial. it's all about leaning not just fixing .Some would just change every part till they got to the real problem and charge you for it...
True so dam true
I like what you do. The only sugestion I would make is to explain the location of the test point locations more to let us know where to look for them ! Thank you for sharing all this with us !
"Boy, don't I feel stupid...If I'd have just started with a visual inspection ten inches above the connector for the crank shaft position sensor, I would have been able to fix that in just a minute.... and I'm sure we'll see people in the comments saying they would have done that, whatever."
Cheekiness with evidence to back it up? You just earned a subscribe, good friend.
i would have checked that 1st! lmbo. I love this guy. lmbo. great guy. im lmbo right now listening to him.
id take my car to him just to listen to him gripe about all the comments. I like learning from him too
82 old DIY guy!?
Got a 1999 Astro for $800, no spark, etc..
Your input very educational..
This van has many problems, most of which are taking care of?!
Had random misfire, after many trips down stupid paths, now no spark..
Will be using some of your guidance today.....
THANKS!!!.,
Love your sense of humor
This guy's really good - not sure how I've missed him until now. His knowledge and experience are both evident. I'd certainly trust him with my car.
What a great video!! my girlfriend and I were both entertained and informed.. keep doing what you're doing man..
Glad you enjoyed!
Well were now in Jan 2019, and i'm certainly impressed. It could well lead me to solve my current issues.
You may keep getting old, but your video's will stay virtually forever.
Chhers
Nice to hear you thinking out loud during the whole video, knowing that your thoughts may be wrong as far as guessing on a result, but correct in the process of getting to the right solution.
Thanks for noticing- yes it’s the entire point. I realize my direction may change as I gather more evidence!!
@@SchrodingersBox so I have a huge question where on the PCM did you run the wires? I've had this issue with my 5.7 vortec for almost 2 weeks.
you just run the signal and ground to the corresponding pin outs- the 5V reference you can actually just borrow from any neighboring sensor.
@@SchrodingersBox so another question i looked further as I checked them wires and my fuel pump engages regularly as it sits but I found 2 broken ground straps one from my chasis to the cab and one from the engine to the chasis. Could that cause no spark?
Hi Matt,Great video.It just shows the owner that as a mechanic you never know what to expect.By the way your are correct at 33:00 when you said that someone will comment that they would have check that first.Keep up the good work.Jim
Love the in-depth troubleshooting. As an aircraft mechanic I can tell you there is nothing worse than a professional parts changer - prove the fault and learn something along the way. Some people don't have the electrical/electronic background to do that though. Keep setting them straight!
Will do!! I'm on an airplane every-other-week... and I know there are parts changers in that field as well. Several times I've been on planes that had to return to the airport back-to-back due to improper repairs. Most recently was a bathroom smoke alarm that kept going off when we hit 5000ft. 3 times they couldn't diagnose it.
God like talent. I learned like 10 new thing from this one video alone. Thank you for taking your time to show us your knowledge my good sir. Much appreciated.
Very good diagnostic video! Thumbs up! I truly learned how to take the right step towards this no start issues. Thanks for the great video, expect to have more from you!
The reason I dislike every video you make even though I watch every one and learn something every time is... Just kidding! I love your videos. I thumbs up every one because I like your logical approach and I like how through you are. Keep up the great work man.
Had me going for a second there lol
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Lol, 17 year tech bitch boy, shut your face lmao.
Well since you're begging for a comment I'll give you one you are a b**** you have no balls so don't talk about others
I bet everyone that started reading this had the same reaction I did... I could feel my the temperature rising BUT I kept reading because I wanted to read about your reasoning
I like your video's, I don't understand a whole hell of a lot, but I think I'm learning, you just make it very interesting and I believe you are doing things from point A to answer, I'm 58 yr old woman with nothing better to do but learn , thank you!
Thanks Kathy. Much to my surprise about 14% of my viewership is female and lots of them make the same exact comment as you. I believe it is evidence many females do indeed have an analytical nature contrary to the stereotype!
Your spark test for the coil is EXACTLY what I needed.. Tahoe been setting for 3 years doing a pcm swap to the 0411 as I thought I had a bad pcm.. Was a bad ignition control module and your test was the ticket to diagnose. Autozone sold me a bad one apparently as I started with coil first... Thanks for the lesson.
I order a ignition control module for a truck it cranks and I’m not getting a spark at the ignition coil. Let see if it turns on.
I would check for signal input first before buying anything.
Really enjoy the way you logically think through a repair scenario
Don't change a thing . I watch for the different approach you take to diagnosing problems . I always take away something. I have been working on cars since '85 and still find myself learning new things daily. Dealership pattern failures shelter you from the outside world at times.
+James Miller I won't change a thing!
Never seen a happy mechanic yet that had to mess with shock tronics. You da man. Didnt even hear a cuss word. Excellent.
Hahaha, he did say " let's fix this Bitch".
Dan Webster videos ok but your attitud stinks. Get a life or a dog to kick.
I heard 2
Thumbs up. Cool that you can correct yourself, but if you had “seen” the melted wire, I wouldn’t have learned anything about other ways to test. The purpose of your videos is to teach and you’re a great teacher. I’m new at car repairs and learn a lot from you. Thanks!!!
Thank you for your videos. I've just started to become interested in engine diagnostics and, your channel is a treasure of information. I appreciate your direct approach and find your sarcasm entertaining. I laugh out loud then replaying that section to make sure I understand what you are teaching. You are the Lewis Black of UA-cam!
+Jonathan Peer Lol thanks man- I've been compared to a lot of people but Lewis Black is a first!
+Jonathan Peer Check Scanner Danner and Scanner Danner Premium. Sorry Matt;)
+Gregory May no offense taken! Either of those channels is way better than mine I have no problem admitting it!!
Schrodingers Box
I wouldn't say they are better. They are different. Scanner danner is for ONLY diagnostic - no cooling, no mechanics, no suspension... Your channel is more for people if you know what I mean.
"What would Scotty do?" And then I do the opposite 😂😂😂😂
I read this comment at the start of the video and waited anxiously for it. When he said it I stilled laughed
Scotty would say: Captain Kirk I haven't got the power
Your awesome mr. 👌
Pp@@carlkutty5852
I believe he's referring to Scotty Kilmer 😂
Dude, you can't satisfy every one. I understand everything you explain, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
When I get the time I'm going to watch all of these videos every one of them. This guy is freaking dialed
Just saw two of your videos for the first time. I love your thought process and the logical way you diagnose problems. Keep up the good work.john C
I agree with you talking and help others to learn and help to eliminate the problems . Like you said the visual inspection first of all the wires would have saved time but we never think of the first things sometimes But i really enjoyed you video and I have been working in my shop for over 50 years now, and I learned from your video. You show me a man that doesnt look for help or read books and I will show you a mechanic that will just throw parts at problems and doesnt do justice. Never sell anyone anything they dont need , for if you do like you want o be treated, then the customer will come back for many years to come and end up buying more over the years and your reputation is on the line also . word of mouth is still the Best advertising in the world, and Trust is what you are building . God Bless and Thanks JW. .
You are doing a good job mate!
Forget the haters!
Dont even mention them, is not worth it!
Keep positive 👍
2002 dodge stratus 2.7. No spark. Replaces cam and crank sensor. Switched asd, relay it's good. Fuses are good. I have battery voltage at the coil. I dont have anything at the other wire going to the coils that comming from the computers coil driver. I tested a couple coil wires coming out the ecm. I can see the camshaft spin when I crank the engine. Will out of time chain cause a no spark?
I meant to post this in the general comment section
You helped me a lot. I'm no mechanic I just try to troubleshoot my problems. if I can't fix it then I send it to mechanic. Thanks for the video you did really good explaining even though you're in a rush for New Year's I think you did a great job.thanks for the info.hope to see more.
Thanks for the video man. Other guys would have not even bothered if they were in a hurry. Great info.
Matt i believe you know what ur talking about right. If all them haters wasnt looking for help to begin with they would have found your page so obviosly they needed you. So you just keep doing what you do. You have been doing this for years and there is top mechanics that recommend your videos. Just the other day i had a master mechanic refer me to ur videos so like insaid just keep doing what u do.
I've watched several of your videos, I like the way you troubleshoot problems. Your procedure is similar to the way my Dad taught me 40 years ago. I agree don't change just continue to improve as we all should thanks!
Awesome thank you for making this video, my issue is a crank no start good ign coil good crankshaft sensor. No switching signal so you gave me some good ideas to work on. Thank you again
i quickly foumd i trust you, your ability and i feel better that im not the only one who can misplace my test light
I hope my s10 has this problem. Same symptoms and I'm out of ideas. Thanks for the video 👍
Great video. Its admirable that you actually trouble shoot and try to diagnose the causes of these faults and not just throw a bunch of parts at the vehicles. I wish I had your knowledge myself. Thank you.
You can have my knowledge!! Just keep watching. I share everything I know.
Hi from Yukon, Canada. You have taught me and others so much, appreciate your scientific mind. As as tribute to my late mom last year, did 24 cold starts ( for free), did 14 well when it was minus 46 c, and now this year, they coming back too me in our last recent cold spell, but as 10 had other issues, and I use your theology, and all have been helped now...., so once again, thank-you for sharing your knowledge.... regards
Kenn
Man good for you. Nothing worse than working on a car in the cold as far as I am concerned!!!
I'm not a thumb's downer but you said not to be a coward and to leave feedback so here it is, these are my thoughts.
I love what you do and the exhaustive way you explain everything detail for detail. I sit here as a learner watching the teacher. My only gripe and the only thing that does get on my nerves a little about your videos is that you bitch too much about what people say in the comments. Honestly, you're a top mechanic/technician, that's easy to see. You know exactly what you're doing and why you're doing it, so why do you care about what people say in the comments. You've got nothing to prove to anyone, you're at the top of your game.
Let the armchair mechanics write what ever they like and just teach, enlighten and entertain.
Because most people are just here to learn something and aren't detracting you and aren't thumbs downing you. No matter what you do or how you do it there will be someone who says they can do it better, much like armchair athletes, so don't give them as much airtime as you do.
Anyway, I've said my two cents, I hope you don't mind. You may not like it but I say it honestly and without malice.
I appreciate your comments and they are well written but my philosophy is different. I believe ignorance MUST be challenged if it is to be changed. There is no evidence in human history that ignorance changes when it is simply disregarded.
If I can challenge even one ignorant person to think about their position, it is more powerful than helping hundreds of people like yourself who will benefit regardless of the medium or presentation.
I can agree to disagree on this one.
Well, now I think I see what YOU see from your point of view a little better.
I appreciate your remarks as well, I can watch your videos with a different perspective now.
reprove a wise man, and he gains understanding. Reprove a fool, and he will hate you.
Jonathan Davidson That's a pretty good bumper sticker but I have proven conclusively numerous times it is not actually a true statement.
in fact even the first part of the statement is untrue sometimes.
Not a bumper sticker or a statement, but a proverb. The difference between a wise man and a fool is not intelligence. The fool says in his heart, "there is no god." The beginning of wisdom is fear of the lord.
You are doing a great job, your a very knowledgeable man. Keep up the good work. 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Jimmy you are genius. Thumbs up buddy and very funny like your sense of humour. 👍👍👍
I am translating in Spanish your video to some my friends and,besides learning a lot,we admire the positive aptitude you keep even when you are underneath the car. Saludos desde Miami.
“What would Scotty do? And then I do the exact opposite” that made me laugh so hard lol dope video!
Thanks for you video and explaining what you were doing. I plan on becoming a regular fan..
I watch a lot of your videos and the are all good and professional thanks for helping me friend .
Very good trouble shooting technique. I'm a mechanic myself.
great video. not a mechanic , just a lowely carpenter of 24 years .love your well thought out approach to diagnose the possible problems. that in my opinion is what makes a professional instead of someone just replacing parts! people should use your approach in every day life. it works trust me!!!
Totally on same page man!!! You're exactly right- the approach applies to LIFE, not just car diagnosis!!
Should call you inspector gadget.. You're electrical skills are one of a kind
I love to see car problems like that. That was definitely not easy diagnosis!! Don't be so worry about haters. They are gonna hate, that's what the internet is all about. Screw it. Keep doing your job, you just do it right. Btw, let me switch to payed channel now so I can catch up with recent uploads :))
+messer7bc I will keep doing what I do! I brought you here and you'vce stayed almost 3 years so it is good enough for me!
by the way...your awesome. I've learned do much from you. I continue to watch at least two or three times a day
thanks and keep up the great work. also ...the negative commentators are good for your channel...a good story always has antagonist.
Great video Mat thanks for your time and will be definitely looking to join your paid channel
Very interesting and involved, but good lessons. Diagnosis on these types of issues can be tough, so your input is greatly appreciated. Of course visual inspections on wiring are helpful, but it can be very hard do a 100% visual inspections on all wires, and even if you find a suspect wire, there still needs to be a confirmation if that is the "true issue" or not.
Even though this was posted 6 years ago the information is priceless that is exactly what I have in my shop and Going on 4 days you did it in minutes thank you for your knowledge you rock.. I was stuck there for a minute ..now I no what to check next ..thank you once again ..
Right on!!
I like gasoline instead of brake cleaner. It makes for a much warmer flame on those cold winter days. By the way, I like the spark tester. It's the little things like that that make life easier.
i will totally build my own spark tester :)
this video was perfect and the ending was boss
Thumbs up boss man, i liked the CKS wire bypass to test and get it to work
I really enjoy your systematic approach to troubleshooting and your use of basic tools for u s old mechanic it's a treat. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom
Thanks for watching!!
That's a good case, it's fun to watch you think the problem through. When you started the investigation you reminded me of an experience I had 20 years ago. On a really cold day my Ram wouldn't start, though starter motor cranking was OK. Since the starter motor worked, I made the assumption the battery was fine. So, I put my spark tester on a plug wire and I saw no spark. That led me to the false conclusion I had a spark problem. I asked a neighbor help pull my truck into my garage and I charged the battery overnight. Next morning, the truck was back to normal! In the Dodge, it's possible to lose spark from a weak battery, leading to false clues.... Since then I've found excuses to fully charge the battery before wasting time on misleading evidence.
+spelunkerd Yes no doubt- a weak battery causes all kinds of challenges for sure! Its always good to remove variables as you know and a weak battery introduces many of them for sure!
Good to see you back!
i seen nothing wrong with this video..... It helped me figure out my problem
I’m really impressed with you tactics as a mechanic. Watched many of your videos (some many times). I would like to purchase a diagnostic program like the one you use on your laptop if you had any recommendations I would really appreciate it. Thanks a lot man! Keep up the good work!
good job, keep the video coming , thanks
I'm having the same issue. Crank no start. Power to coil tho. Love the last comment you gave. Lol funny. Hopefully I chase it down. Notice distributor gear is worn out. So getting new distributor first then chase down no spark. I believe I have a open to crank sensor too. Great video.
Yep had the same problem broken positive wire to crank sensor. 😁
Running now
Let me first say Thank You for this Video. I was working behind another mechanic who was swapping parts...Trying this, Trying that...he had a put on anew coil, new CrankPS, new CamPS and he had determined the ECU was bad due to the no start.
I had thought there was an issue with the theft system and BCM, but the light was not on. I noticed during cranking that I was not getting any tach movement and this lead me to investigate the Crank PS...when I looked at it, I only saw 2 wires...the purple wire in the center, and the yellow wire.....I was like ok, The purple is my ref volt, and the 2 outside have to be tach and ground....anyway, further investigation lead to the yellow wire strands touching the purple wire strands,. Headed to Autozone and got a pigtail, replaced it and the engine started.
Without this video I would still be diagnosing WTF happened. I have a new fondness for the 4.3 and I cant wait for the next 4.3 adventure.
Keep up the good work...I love your explanations an humor....your information is priceless!!!
Kenneth
really like your videos.
To counter the thumb sucker(downer) cowards just disable the public counter visibility.
It will remove their incentive.
Good case, excellent video.
To be factually accurate, you did a visual inspection when you opened the hood and observed there was an engine present... ;)
Ignore the detractors, you have not presented anything to be ashamed of and if you feed them they will only proliferate.
Happy New Year to you, Corynne and Schrodinger.
+patw52pb1 ROTF yes if I ever get a car that I find there is no spark due to the absence of an engine, I will then 100% agree a visual inspection should have been my first step.
Hell even the brake clean guy would have diagnosed it when 100% of the brake clean ended up on the garage floor.
+Schrodingers Box Oh Sh*t, Matt, That sh*t is to funny ! Happy New Year Matt ! 20 hrs later and you have 17 of them thumbs downers. Good way to start the New Year, must be doing something right to piss them off that bad !LOL!
Billy R Hahahaha Well they know they are cowards.
The thing they don't understand is I get paid from them all the same and there is nothing they can do to stop that except to not watch my videos.
But they DO watch them. Every...Single...One.
Schrodingers Box= Brilliant !
***** - that is brilliant too ! Think of the counter as a Idiot Counter ! LOL !
awesome video, great information!!!!!
Matt,
Thank you so much for your time, dedication, & and efforts with this & helping us all, you truly are awesome & the world is lucky to have you!
Oh wow man totally made my whole day!!! Thank for the nice comment!!
Great video . my problem was exactly the same , 10" above the removed , tested then replaced crank sensor was the burned section of wire !!! Cut it out , soldered on a new section and good to go . Thank you for excellent diagnostic , common sense but great to have someone walk through the steps .
Well done 👍👍
+Steve Rob What that's it??? Shortest comment you've ever made!! Now I'm self Conscious!!
The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't being said. The art of reading between the lines is a life long quest of the wise :)
ahhhhh yes your right!!!! Using your wisdom I have been relishing in the sensational comments from those who didn't comment!!! I'm even more awesome than I thought!!!
+Schrodingers Box Personally, the concept that Steve brings up, is why I find you so little in error. I'm to busy being guided in my own thinking during your teaching to be distracted by tiny missteps.
“What would Scotty do” “then do the exact opposite” LMAO
almost died wen i heard that, matter of fact I'm still laughing 🤣🤣🤣
😭 but I love Scotty
@@karencartoon8763 Scotty sucks
With the ECM store a code after cranking it?
Challenge excepted ! Thank you so much for this video. It led me to find that the hot wire and signal wire from my crank to my coil had at some point been cut and very very badly spliced together. hopefully a proper repair will fix my issues
I love this guys videos and i can just about keep up or understand his tech. Long may these vids go on.
very imformative, thanks for sharing, now bring ur super hero suit over here n fix my junk silverado lol
I'll never watch your videos again princess.my friend exploded doin just what you said to do his house burned down and haha j/k great video!
I would start diagnostics by putting air in tires,then cleaning windshield then cursing at it,no no first curse at it!!!!
As a mechanical engineer I appreciate this input to diagnose a very similar situation with my GMC safari AWD with the 4.3 v6. Instead of diagnostics I did the normal stuff like throw parts at it! I changed the coil and cap/rotor today and didn’t fix my no start issue. I easily diagnosed no spark by simply shooting starter fluid into the throttle body. Not even a pop. I considered replacing the ICM but now that I’ve watched this I’m gonna get my electric meter out and invest in a spark tester thing!! I have a test light. Again I’m a mechanical engineer but by no means a vehicle mechanic. Give me an elevator? Hvac system? Electrical issue in A 5 story building I’m your man! Thanks for this really detailed information! I’m definitely thinking outside the box wrench!!
congratulations on converting to the enlightened side!!
Matt - Great job. I appreciate the science and logic behind the diagnosis. Keep up the good work.
well explained
Dude you’re awesome.
i love when i bring my Car to the dealer and all they check its codes and say nothing's wrong, they definetly dont make the effort this guy does
I really like watching the material. It shows issues that I don't regularly get to see, but I highly believe in his approach as this is the same approach I like to use. If I suspect something to be the cause, I want to be able to 100% verify that to be the case. Keep the videos coming and don't worry about what others think.
Hey Matt, You make the best DIY Auto Diagnostic Videos. You have a great technique for explaining the theory, and showing how to do all the various tests and procedures. I've learned so much from you I have even started to transcribe your videos so I have a step by step how to manual. Thanks for all your help. Gary in Denver.
You're welcome, thanks for the great comment!
Where is my bubba 😊
You still in Denver. I have a 95 trans am that's beating my brain. need help.
At @8:30 that was an unloaded voltage check. The horror! Matt where is your LoadPro?? :)
+motoYam82 I dont use it in the videos but it was not necessary because the signal test made a sparkso I can rule out that impedance was an issue
Lol...such a princess :)
Logic common sense and reasoning applied to mechanics that's why you're my go-to Channel when I'm scratching my head on a diagnosis.
Mr., Schrodinger Box, was kind enough to answer me, a new subscriber, thank you young man, your off to a good start in life, when folks criticize it tells me one thing , your doing a good job, teachers quality is there. and HERE......
great vid. you my friend need a drink! happy 11111100000!
Lol you need a drink! Speaking in binary lol
Cheers
+MegaZemor how do you figure? You mean I really secretly wish to be a parts changing hack? That makes no sense.
Schrodingers Box I don't think Scotty is, himself, a hack. His channel does promote hackery though. It's because all his videos are special cases and he neglects to tell the viewers something very important : "this isn't going to apply to every vehicle, but in this case" . lmao
TheCoatneyadkins "rev up your engines!!!"
can you show visually exactly where are you connecting green wire and how-for non electricians
there is no point in doing that since different cars have different color codes. You cannot think of but by "this or that color wire". You have to think of it in terms of "bypassing the signal" or "shorting the signal to ground".
this guy is really annoying lol
Not as annoying as hacks and lottery mechanics who don't understand what just happened on this video.
I see that this guy did NOT take your advice and grow a pair, mustering up some courage to tell WHY he says you’re annoying. I dont see whats so annoying about an honest, thorough, logical diy mechanic walking us through a not-so-easy diagnosing of a problem, coming out of it not getting his client to spend $ unnecessarily, by being a f#%king parts changer. Kudos for having integrity man - NOBODY wants a hack or a ripoff for an auto mechanic.
Bro I have been doing straight battle with my 96 Chevy truck and you have helped save me! I had almost the exact same issue. You are a legend.
Thank you so much for your videos. Im having the exact same issue with my 93 explorer. with what I learned and this video I am confident that I'll be able to conjugate the process principal to Ford (fix or repair daily) and be back on the road.