Mrs.O's Van Left Her Walkin'! : A Look At Honda Charging Systems
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- Опубліковано 2 лют 2025
- Well it finally happened! Mrs.O van left her WALKIN! Good thing she was able to coast into the parking lot! The good new is it gives us the opportunity to have a look at the theory and operation of a Honda charging system. So come along as I test the system, replace the alternator on her Honda Odyssey and verify the repair! -Enjoy!
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SMA is by far my favorite vehicle repair channel. Love the humor, knowledge, lack of bad language. Keep up the good clean videos. Much appreciated.
Yeah between mother lover, son of a monkey and a few more right? I like to tell young ones with the dirty mouths to substitute the f-ing word with "um" then work on solving that one and you're golden. Works with "like" too. I like really like liked this like video like ya know?
I think this video was awesome having Mrs. O voicing her concerns at the beginning of the segment. She's definitely no pushover and really brings some humor for which I appreciate. Great video
This is just one more reason why I love my 68 Charger. I can change the alternator in 5 mins and that includes a 3 min smoke break.
"I'd have no way home". "Well, that's one way to get the work done". Five, Mrs. O!
Test drive = the drive home. No problem. :)
😄😆🤣😂😅
Also if he can't get home, he does not get his food. Wives are so subtle!!!!
you two kids are just a beautiful thing. I get a really good chuckle with each encounter you all have. Everybody needs at least one good chuckle every day and you all provide me with my chuckle frequently. Thanks for sharing with us all.
Mrs. O always has great commentary. Whether it keeps Mr. O sane is another story.
Mrs. O is going to love that new Dorman alternator!!!
Maybe it was a Car Done.
Dorman are crap. Made in Pennsylvania. Sorry I thought they were China but they aren't.
I think all Mrs O cares about is that her car is fixed.
Yea, not my choice. Delphi, TYC, or DB Electric. But for a pro mechanic they don't care if it goes out again in a year.
Why did he go with Dorman ,i missed that .
Just a heads up Mrs. O. Your Hubby us great at rolling his eyes at you. I think your both tops for working by and living together. Keep smiling.
Best explanation of the ELD system I've seen. Thanks! One tip for doing these alternators, you can disconnect the heavy battery B+ wire in the underhood fuse box with a phillips screwdriver, removing power from the alternator without disconnecting the battery and having to deal with the radio code and going through a drive cycle. That's how I've done it in the past on these.
Yep, that's what I do with Hondas as well!😁
Boy oh boy when that timing belt goes, you're going to be in deep!
Mrs. O is a rock star. Y'all are great together.
I'm 64 years old married for 45years and had learned that what ever my wife asks I do remember this word of advise happy wife happy life.
You got Mrs O back on the road. That's the mian thing.
My wife leaned over and watched the first couple of minutes of this video. She has declared you to be a "cute couple." Congratulations.
My wife would agree.
I am a plumber by trade. Wife nagged me about slow tub drain for weeks. I came home one day to find a competitor’s van sitting in my driveway. You guessed it, she called the “enemy” to fix the tub drain. Loved that girl, I lost her six years ago to cancer, but still remember that wicked sense of humor. I was pissed that day, but it was funny a week,.....no,.....a month later. ☮️
you cannot bitch about the nagging ....and not expect the other guy to be called
Sorry to hear about your wife... she had sense hummer lol
SO SORRY Sounds like a real winner! Sorry Again
It's funny to listen to the two of you bicker. You both lovingly tease each other. None of my friends had loving arguments. They all got lawyers. If Mrs O's Kia motor doesn't blow up or rust out, it still has little trade value.
You have a great understanding of electrical knowledge. I am an electrical engineer and my hats off to you
ERIC just do it...YOU know she is the BOSS!
Poor Mrs O....... I guess it’s true that Mechanics and plumbers have the most repairs at home needed on their own stuff. It’s time for a timing belt video on this next!! ❤️ your channel!! You’re the best out there hands down
Eric, FYI - the left lower corner of the screen says South Mian Auto. Thanks for posting the video!
I replaced one on our odyssey. After snapping the nose nipple off of the power steering reservoir I took the wheel off and and passed it through the wheel well. I do wish I had seen this first regarding the belt tensioner. Figured it out on my own after about an hour of cussing. So far it has been a great van. the only other issue we had was the harmonic balancer pulley separating and flying off. Also can't wait for the timing belt video. I need to do it for ours. I have heard that it will destroy the engine if it snaps. Great video and thank you for all your posts. they are very helpful.
This pair is awesome ! Would suggest in the video. 1. Objective . . 2. Conclusion, by answering objective. Sound, field of view, and intonation of narration are all perfect.
I can't thank you enough, just watching your video helped me solve my no power alternator situation(after installing a new one)I had just bought the van and installed a dashcam, pulling and not re-installing the # 18 fuse in the driver's side fuse panel, which is the computer link to send 12Volts to the alternator!!! Your channel is great!
Funny thing is is I never heard of an alternator going out on a Honda of any type all through the 70s 80s and 90s. If somebody told you they changed and alternator they were probably just throwing Parts at the car. But this is a new era. Great videos by the way
I had a 96 ford contour that had to have the alternator replaced about 2001. 4 cylinder 2000cc.
You're a lucky man and a brilliant mechanic! Tell mrs. O she seems to be a lovely lady!
I replaced the alternator on my sister's 2008 Honda Odyssey. It was fun. It is so tight under that hood. I removed the wiper fluid resrvior tank and the power steering reservior (left hoses attached) and had to use a steel broomstick handle for a cheater bar to release the serpentine belt tensioner (lol) but I got it done.
GREAT interaction with Mrs. O !!! Have to keep wifey HAPPY !!!
Eric love your videos. Pulled a wiring schematic and marked it up with your knowledge for future reference. Major help. I have a 2007 odyssey so all your Honda videos are a plus. Wife has 99 accord EXL WOIH 57000 miles and already changed an alternator. Who would of thunk it. Must be Hondas weak link. Odyssey has 68000 miles guess I can expect that item next. Tell Mrs O I have a timing belt kit ready to go. When you do hers I'll do mine. Yes those tensioner so are solid. Thanks Eric for the video. Buy the way let's hear ALTERNATOR one more time.
All the data and diagrams are in the description box if you need them
ALTERNATOR!!
It is refreshing to listen/watch someone that can actually operate very well without a undesirable word in a paragraph of sentences. : Best; Tom
haha I love my $7 test light, solved my no AC problem of 2 years. Pressure switch wire had a pinhole in it and I guess enough time passed the wire corroded through. I cut it in half and electrical taped a paper clip to bridge it and wooooohooooo ICE COLD A/C BABY!!! Still working 3 years later
I love seeing how you include your family and your videos. You have a beautiful family.
Eric O you are the man! Love any and all your videos! I watch them all! Genuine entertainment with education!
Watching you work on a van really makes me appreciate my truck and how much room for activities it has
Love the look on Eric O.'s face when You should've fixed by now love this video, Gotta love Mrs. O though...How many women know when the timing belt is due??? Eric O. we need a timing belt video on that Hondu Mini Van Pronto A +
Mr. O, I enjoy all your videos a lot! You show the good, the bad and the ugly... and when you make a rare mistake too. You represent 99% of DIYers (except you are a pro). Thank you for the human touch. You and the Mrs. seem like a great couple too. Nice!!!
Ha, the Chip and Joanna of car repair. You two should do a reality cable show.
Mrs. O is the real star of the show!!! You guys are awesome!!!
great video! thank you for taking us along for the ride, as for book time for this job, I'm sure Mrs. O will pay you back somehow :P
I've replaced an alternator in my wife's 09 Odyssey too. You make it look so much easier! Well done Eric.
I’ve been a mechanic for 40 years I have done what you just said drive it woman it’ll be all right. I’ve done that backyard test that you did turn the key off and back on. Lights go dim and bright yeah the alternator still works it will be OK. I also had her come in to the shop I’m leaving my car it is broken I’m taking yours when you get it fixed come home for supper. The first minute of your video brought memories back. I’ve been married to the same woman for 36 years it’s been awesome. Her saying is why should I have to drive a broken car when I’m married to a mechanic. I always try to keep the maintenance up on the cars she’s never walked yet
Greetings SMA from Chicago. I really enjoy your channel. You are not only a sharp mechanic, but also a sharp technician which unfortunately many other service shops including car dealers lack. Many are just parts swappers that tend to get lucky at times but also replace unnecessary parts and pass the buck onto the customers. I admire your technical troubleshooting approaches using and applying your technical instruments and resources to good use. Keep up the great work SMA. 👍
Taking it to a new level of editing, splendid my good man!
As a Hondoo tech this was incredibly amusing to watch as I've done this similar procedure several times. For anyone considering wrenching on their Hondoo go for it they are quite simple to work on.
This is a paying job Mr. O. It pays to keep Mrs O. Happy. 😀
She won't be happy until that timing belt is changed.
Then she'll keep you happy! 😉😉🐈
You be nice to your lady Eric!! She is very respectful and sounds like much more to you! You both are made for each other. 😎☺️
My father was a mechanic for most of his career. My mother used to say "The Cobbler's children have no shoes.". It was true. Her vehicle always took a backseat to the customer's vehicles... just saying
Thanks for the look into the life of a professional mechanic! That was a fun intro.
Cars today are too damn complicated... they seem to crap out more than before and require a doctorate to diagnose. Eric here does more to diagnose a car than a doctor does for illnesses
What's the difference between a Doctor and an auto mechanic? The Doctor only works on 1 make and 2 models.
Doctor calls a plumber out on Christmas Eve to attend to a blocked toilet. The plumber drops two Tylenol into it and says if it's not better in the morning call me. Eric also probably charges less than a doctor.
@@xanderlander8989 Careful, we got a lot of weird people these days trying to screw with the 2 models, in some cases trying to add more.
Tyler h you can put a Honda badge on a Chevy, but it’s still a Chevy.
It's amazing to see someone who realizes how complicated these vehicles have become and how much work it is to diagnose one
You got a good one Mr O....the banter between the two of you is awesome...THUMBS UP
it's always good to see Mrs. O. she's not just beautiful but so funny. :D well played Mrs. O.
I watched South Main Auto Repair to fix my Civic, but, now that that's fixed, I watch it for Mrs.O.
You'll be sleeping in the tractor barn for awhile! LOL you own 50k worth of testing equipment and how did we test the charging system? "I shined the lights on the barn"!!!
- and that doesn't test the charging to the battery, just the base alternator output voltage. The problem was a bad voltage regulator circuit that Honda choose to build in the alternator. That's all the rebuilder will replace/repair before cleaning up the case and reselling it.
I checked my rear lights in the window of a shop.
Reverse lights . Check.
Left signal. Check.
Right signal. Check.
Stop lights. Check.
Position lights. Check.
Found left ( rear of course ) stop light to be dull. Removed and replaced lightly blacken bulb.
Your wife and colleague has a good sense of humour and I laugh good when she is in the films take good care of each other
Yup, this fix is going on Mrs. O's tab. ;-)
Exactly!!
Let me guess. She's got lunch covered tomorrow?
"If the women don't find you handsome, at least they should find you handy." -- Red Green
An overdrawn account
South Main Auto i have 2006 ford taurus and if anything in basic is wrong like the charging system my car will show a warning on the dashboard where the mileage is indicated at
Just did this alternator job on the same vintage and that alternator is a PIA to get out! Pretty much did the same as Dr. O, except I removed the lower washer jug bolt through the wheelwell, the second bolt holding the A/C line, and unplugged the A/C compressor to get the harness 100% out of the way. Ended up pushing the washing jug the opposite direction he does. Oh, and I left the bracket mounted to the alternator because it makes a great handle to grab upon!
changed alternator on our 09 Odyssey last year. like to never fished it out of its nest!
Mrs O is so lucky to have a savior mechanic husband who can rescue her off the highway and fix any issue she might have.
Another most excellent video Eric, thanks for hanging back in the evening to film it, though I'm sure Mrs O had some influence there too!!
Just check your South Main Auto watermark in the bottom left of the screen as It looked like there was a typo - it reads South Mian Auto - too late to change on this video but an easy fix for next time around.
Awesome editing with the scope & circuit diagram with the video layering - you are making great headway with the screen capture software - looks like I'll have to raise my game a little! Lol
Anyway, another video watched, still have a few of your older ones to watch but enjoy every one. Cheers from Andy Mechanic :-)
Raise your game!? Pffff ... we all know you got the chicks in the videos haha! You set the bar high all ready Andy! Mrs.O would kill me if I had a shop full of bikini girls!!
Mrs. O has class, Eric. We love you guys.
Having an assistant is a real help on the videos & I'm sure it makes for much easier viewing!
Cheers Eric, keep up the great work!
Andy
"So actually, they pop out pretty easy as you can see." Haha!! I'm calling BS. Done this job before, and those suckers are in there snug. Why does the new one go back in so much easier? Always love the videos. Keep up the good work!
it goes in easy because gravity is on our side!
Nice job! I like the way you verify a seemingly obvious failure; because you never know...
I find myself dating these videos by how worn out is the brim of that hat.
I put wifes citroen c2 cambelt job off for 6 months. Sold the workshop, 2 months later bang. That was 3 days before first lockdown in south africa. Out it was over R 7000. Never put something off. It will cost you plench. Great job as always.
I replaced the alternator in my 05 Ody because it was squealing like a pig and I couldn't stand it any more. Glad Mrs. O and the kids don't have to hoof it any more. lol Thanks Dr. O!
Always worth having the new one tested before you even leave the store. Avoids heartache and disappointment after installation! -voice of experience.
i miss the days when shops all had "those calenders" you know the ones.
Ya its 2021 but 2019 when you posted but in these days you can say the word lol nudie calendar
I've been watching your you-tube videos for some time now, and can't believe how the manufacturers have built- in so many ''I'm going to piss you off'' hooks that you have to encounter to get the job done. I used to do this same stuff years ago, and I thought I had it bad. I don't envy you, and I feel for you because you do an excellent job on repairs and go the extra mile to do things right. It could be as simple as using anti-seize or silicone grease but helping out the next guy who may have to repair it again in the future or it might be yourself. I have a 1994 Ford F150 and can't believe how many things that are controlled by that dam computer. You have it worse because you have to have $20,000 in just scan equipment, not to mention the special tools. You do an outstanding job in filming your videos and describing your diagnosis and testing steps and following through with your repair. I get a kick out of you doing a good job in holding your tongue for you-tube but I've been there and understand the under your breath meaning as well as others, ha-ha! Please keep on doing your videos the way you do by yourself or with Mrs. O, because you give a professional yet down to earth summary of what you do. Thanks again! Rubber dog!
Well done Eric, that was impressive, getting that alternator out of such a tight space, but also how complex a charging system is now. is the honda stop-start? cheers buddy, another great video
Love the videos that feature o'sope analyses. Got a four channel 100mhz for Christmas. Can't wait for Christmas day!
Stanley Black & Decker Owns Dewalt and Mac Tools, that is why the batteries fit both tools. I would assume that the DeWalt batteries cost less then the MAC ones :)
For the first time ever on South Main Auto, Mrs. O, is a sponsor.
Kudos for the production work, for a one man show you are doing a hell of an editing job!! Best mechanics channel on YT.
On a side note I have a '12 Hyundai Santa Fe with 40k KM on the clock with some power steering stiffness, I flushed the PS fluid and put some Seafoam Trans Tune and it improved a lot but I still get some stiffness from time to time, is the pump on its way out or the rack it self?
More than likely in the pump would be my guess but that is all it is... a guess!
South Main Auto Repair Thanks Eric!
Discovered you from Rob at One Auto's video about the Dodge Ram brakes, very entertaining and a great video.
“It was charging, so I said drive it women” lol
@R P Thank you for clearing that up, I were confused 👍
R P
you must be a real loser w no life to have pointed that out.
get a life creep
you must be a blast to be around , pointing everyones wrongs out. how did you get so perfect
Matt L
i admit i suck at typing an/ or texting even but o well that doesn't bother me.
still does change anything about what i said earlier.
plus how the hell do you know what he was trying to do or not.
what is the difference from me saying something about what he said or you saying something about what i said ?
so fuck off dumbass
@@dewalt4598 wouldn't be better than a tool brand I suppose.
I work on cars for a living. Just bought one of these vans for the wife. Knowing you have your wife drivn one of these gives me comfort on my decision cuz i know you probly the same as me that you dont wanna have to wrench on your stuff alot at the end of the day either
Remember folks if Eric can do it then you can do it. Unless it's Mrs. O's timing belt, that always gets put off until later.
"Mrs.O's Van Left Her Walkin'! "
An older video but reading the words above would strike fear in any man! LOL
I trust Mrs. O is driving something comfortable and reliable these days..
Great video. Don't worry about Replacing the Timing belt just replace it right before it breaks..........
that is the plan... the day before! Be a hero then :)
No need if it's not an interference engine lolol right
Love the "leave it in the shed" Farmall sign. Remember, John Deere's are painted green so they can hide in the grass when the Farmall's come by! Great Vid's, keep it up!
Love the location of subaru alternator if you have to change one, Maybe 15 minutes when my son's 2008 forester died on interstate 81 last fall. Took the most time to go get a replacement.
on top and easy, just the way i like my ***** ;)
How sweet.....I still remember Mrs O change her car tires.......
Now you've gone and done it, spoiled Mrs O by not making her fix her own car lmao when she looked at you and shook her head, surprised you didn't say " if I can do it you can do it " please let Mrs O know she has a great smile, great video
Love your videos Eric the detail towards analysis and all the humor that goes on love watching them
priceless, your wife is a beautiful woman apparently with a great sense of humor,
Good stuff, Eric! Hopefully Mrs O's Odyssey won't leave her walkin' anytime soon :)
Btw Mr O nice screen recording (if that’s the technical name for it ). Makes Paul D proud. 🤓
sounds about right!
I just completed my first timing belt, tensioner. and idler on a 06 spectra at a little over 94k. Intimidating at first knowing the engine could go bang if something is not done right. Between you Eric O and Will Robinson over at Robinson's Auto Diagnostics you both inspire me which makes a lot of jobs go a lot easier with a lot less anxiety. Thanks Eric
As ALWAYS, GREAT information
If you take the washer bottle out and gingerly pry on the radiator it comes right out... just a helpful tip.. great video either way!
Have to say you do have a beautiful wife. And she looks happy keep the vids coming.
Another home run from South Mian....lol Love you guys!
hey eric an vanessa :)
is it just me seeing that the screen shows Sout MIAN Auto? :P keep up wirth the great work! thanks for your videos!!! :)
I recently had an alternator charging problem with an 83 Toyota Cressida. All of the dash warning lights were on. This normally means a bad alternator. The alternator was changed out the system was charging but the dash lights continued to stay on. After a thorough review of the wiring drawing, the problem turned out to be a charge light relay. Solving electrical problems is not necessarily straight forward. I enjoy your videos.
I'd say from my own experience that Mrs. O went easy on you..
Hey, I am not the one that broke it!
Bit you're the one fixing it lol
Good input from Mrs O. Trust me you will have to follow her advice.
“Drive it woman !!”
A plumber's pipes need fixing, a mechanic's cars are all in need of something , Landscapers yards are overgrown with weeds, electricians houses have all kinds of problems with their lights flickering, same old story we don't want to work on our stuff. I'm a jack of all trades. mastered a few, so as you can imagine the state of my house, and cars. Love you guys.
You checked the lights on the barn ...ship it. :)
Seemed legit haha and the price was right...
You are so lucky to work with Mrs.0, she is so pretty I wouldn't get any work done. My advice to you is keep you mind on your work and fix her van. God Bless you and Yours. (Mac)
Don’t mess with mrs O. Fantastic
Another great movie. It played for me with the ad where the young woman shows up and replaces the Duralast battery for the plow truck driver. She looks a lot like Hannah!
Is there a couch at the shop? You might need it....thanks for the video.
Hey I am not the one who broke it!!
Ha, ha, ha,ha.....I was kidding of course. Next it's the timing belt or it IS the couch......lol.
Just did the same job on my daughters 2008 Odyssey. What a nightmare. According to Alldata I also pulled radiator cover and washer bottle. Still a pain to pull and install. Don’t know how you got yours out and didn’t even break the wire clip on back of alternator. Great job.