TWO shops couldn't fix this '13 Challenger! CAR WIZARD's team had it fixed in an hour! Crazy simple!
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- Опубліковано 12 чер 2023
- This 2013 Dodge Challenger has been to two shops previously, both times the problem was not solved. Luckily the CAR WIZARD 🧙♂️ had Daniel-San check it out. He had it fixed and running great in under an hour! AND it didn't take any parts to fix! You won't believe how crazy this repair is.
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The one thing that really stands out about Wizard is his honesty.. He gives the credit where its due to the right person and does not claim the victory for himself. Very few people have this level of integrity and honesty to put the workers in the front and present them as problem fixer.
I don’t like that they didn’t actually find the problem, it could be a broken wire that will break again down the road
Or the problem actually was just a bit of corrosion at the connector.
I wish my boss was that way. I can't even count the number of times they have taken personal credit for things I've done.
..... actively promoting the competency of his mechanics enhances the prestige and reputation of his shop and is a tonic for the morale of his mechanics too....Wizard often reiterates that he is the manager of the shop, and that he does only a very small part of the actual mechanic work, other than his pet projects....he is honest, but above all he is a smart operator.....
Finding the right mechanic is great. I got a fella who supa honest. REALLY lucked out
Having an actual good mechanic is invaluable.
Shops paying for a good mechanic doesnt happen anymore. A shop charging $100-$120 per hour should be paying a seasoned career tech no less that $45 an hour. However, these shops are paying less than $30. If I was getting paid that low for an ELECTRICAL problem. Guess what....I am shotgunning parts. I dont care. Shops didnt want to pay for the expertise. They paid for a parts replacer.
Having a bad mechanic is inflammable.
actual?
@@georgewetzel4380 As opposed to one that solves the problem but will gladly fleece you for parts or shop time. I can take my car to the dealer to get the work done and it may get done right by "certified techs," but they'll overcharge the crap out of the work. Idk, "actual" probably wasn't the best word choice lol
@@barkpeterbarkNah it was fine. Some folks just always have to find something to poke at. Everyone got what you meant.
Once again Wizard, all credit to you for crediting 'Daniel Son' for doing the work. Only a good boss would champion his staff like you. All success you get is down to you being one of the generous guys. Iain Tyrell in England does exactly the same on his channel. Both a credit to the motor trade.
Daniel and Mike surely made Wizard’s life easier. Their skills and the trust that inspired really grew the shop. Can’t wait to meet Mike’s replacement.
Yeah, Tyrell is an awesome guy!
What really bugs me about the shop that just replaced the spark plug and coil is they couldve easily verified their "diagnosis" by swapping them with another cylinder and seeing if the misfire moved. Ive gained a lot of customers who came to me after another shop has fired the parts cannon, charged them hundreds of dollars, and didnt fix the issue.
ESPECIALLY because this is a common Hemi issue
Just posted a comment saying the same thing earlier, it's "mechanics" like that who give y'all a bad name. Good on you for keeping up the morality.
Any mechanic that swaps coils to another cylinder also doesn't know what thier doing.
@@southtexas4777 What are you talking about? It's a super quick and simple way to verify whether or not the issue is caused by the coil. Trick of the trade. Don't speak on things you know nothing about.
@@southtexas4777 Why do you say that? If the error moves to the new cylinder, you know it's probably the coil. It's literally the first thing you do.
I had a 1985 Jaguar XJ6 with a rough idle. I took it to the two best independent Jaguar shops on the East Coast. Both shops were unable to fix it. Out of desperation I took it to an Exxon gas station that had a mechanic who did basic work: brakes, rotors, tires. He fixed it in five minutes. It was right on top of the engine: the fuel pressure regulator was clogged. Lesson learned. The so-called independent "specialist" shops might not be so great.
usually they know whats up but considering they get paid by the hour and make also decent money on up selling you parts its not shocking they cant find the problem until the 3rd or 4th time.
Also if its a warranty issue than especially they wont find it if they are the a dealer of the cars company
Interesting. I had a 05' Escape with the same issue. $50 part at the auto parts store, and took 20 minutes to replace.
Yep. Fuel system
Cleaning every 50k miles reduces alot of headaches. Modern gasoline is trash.
@@evildrizzt1 what is your prefered way of cleaning it ?
Also yes modern fuel is trash way to much alcohol in it, it gumms up a lot of fine valves and it also damages any kind of rubber sealing. After going away from leaded fuel adding alcohol reduces chance of knock but for that only 3% alcohol is needed. Current fuel has between 7 and 12%
Those specialist techs also generally have bad nasty and "you need me" attitudes, so I avoid them.
"Bob's Plumbing Bakery and Dodge Challenger repair, how may I help you?"
Eurination Bob?…😂😂😂
@@robertsturtevant6185
Hahahaha
I once drove by an auto shop no joke “Uncle Bob’s BBQ and Auto Repair”
Specializing in injectors for Hemis and jelly donuts
Hello Bob, would you please butter my 'buns' in preparation of you 'laying some pipe' when I get the final bill for the Dodge Challenger repair that you didn't actually perform correctly please? Going in 'balls deep' as the Wizard likes to say may have felt good for you, but it doesn't feel good for me....
This Challenger looks like it was relatively taken care of and not abused. Seeing the chassis how dry it is, reminds me of the Dodge I owned, it was one of the most trouble free cars I ever had.
goes to show the importance of proper diagnosis before throwing parts to fix the problem cause you need to know what the problem is before the problem can be fixed cause it shows how it just needed a clean connection that was it
But it fugly gray
"IT'S STILL NOT FIXED"
This is a worldwide problem as I have specialised in rescuing certain cars that previous frustrated owners have simply given up on and moved on. It takes a lot of time to fully investigate problems. Yes lots of time and plugging into the OBD rarely provides the full picture.
*bonk bonk bonk, pauses a moment while banging his head*
I'm sorry, did you guys want a turn?
*points at the growing dent in the drywall*
Just be one of the lucky few to own an MG Rover T4 diagnostic kit, that makes life easier.
Depends on if you can even get the car running to pull codes/data. Understanding the circuits and electrical systems is better than a $2,000 scan tool if your basic diag is lacking.
Have been buying and selling cars for years from “craftsmen” who are clueless. Great side hustle
@@OakLawnSpeedShop Me too. Since mid-1970s. Not so much now as aged related issues slow you down. My next project, maybe final major project, transplant an MG6 Engine into my MG ZT Saloon I've had for ten years which last longish journey, indicated coolant issues..
My dad used to say a “genuine” mechanic diagnosis the issue and adjusts or replaces the defective part. A glorified “parts puller” keeps putting on new parts hoping they will get lucky.
It is amazing the electronic diagnostic equipment that many shops have today, but without the knowledge of how systems work is of little help.
Wizard it seems that you have both the equipment you need and the mechanical knowledge to diagnose problems and employ people with similar skills.
The Wizard knows to give his mechanics credit when credit is due. That’s the mark of a great leader. He also has hired some great mechanics and will showcase their skills. Car Ninja does the same. Two great shops.
Thank goodness my mechanic is pretty honest, I've had a few car problems (with different cars) that stumped him. Not everyone is a "Car Wizard" and I let my guy know that I appreciate his honesty and I don't begrudge him for paying for his time looking into it. Sometimes we'll work as a team to find the solution. In the end we always sort it out. 👍
You guys are good mechanics and good people. If I could I would definitely bring my vehicles to you.
So when I was younger, I had a 1997 Toyota Camry with about 217,000 miles on it. Ran great. Then I started getting electrical issues. The radio started to turn off and the lights would flicker. While on the highway you would have no issues but idling or stopped, then the problems would pop up. I put a new battery on it, new plugs, wires, new alternator, and several other new parts (some of it was just needed maintenance) but still this issue would not go away. Finally I parked it because It wasn't being reliable enough. Sometime later, I decided to finally figure out what was going on. I ended up doing some electrical diagnosis and went into the fuse box in the engine. I checked them all (like I had in the past) and pulled out one that was a bit larger and realized it had been sitting a bit higher than the others. It was never supposed to be "pulled out" or be sitting higher. It was the type that takes a screw to hold it in. The previous owner had gotten in there for some reason, had pulled so hard, it broke the lower half of this little fuse/box away from the screw that held it in and they had just shoved this thing back where it came from and over time, it worked its way loose and that's what caused the intermittent electrical issues. Bought a new one for cheap, installed it correctly and fixed the car. I learned a lot from that. Don't throw parts at things and take the time to diagnose! I bought a Toyota Tundra since then and sold the car and it is still running with the new owner!
Defining "MDS" and other acronyms for the uninitiated into the world of Chrysler products would be really helpful. Daniel-San did a great job, and I'm glad he also has his own channel. Thanks to you and Mrs. Wizard for another helpful and informative video. What product did Daniel-San use to remove the oxidation on the connectors?
I had no idea what "MDS" is either. Here's what I found.
Multiplexed Data System
MDS stands for Multiplexed Data System, which is a communication protocol used in cars between various electronic control units (ECUs)1. MDS allows different ECUs to share data and send commands between each other, enabling features like cruise control, anti-lock brakes, and traction control to function1. MDS is a two-way communication system. MDS can also stand for multi-displacement system, which is a system that improves fuel economy and reduces the amount of emissions by turning off 4 of the 8 cylinders in a V8 engine2
I thought that The Wizard said that Daniel-san left. Did he come back or am I way off base? Did another tech leave?
I had a 2006 G6 GT that kept giving me a "Reduced engine power" message due to a problem with the TCM. I removed the TCM and saw the connectors were all greenish colored, so I sprayed CBC QD Electrical Cleaner on it, and it fixed the problem.
Lol I have been having this same problem!!! On my 2011 chrysler 300c same cylinder and everything! Same things replaced! I'm gonna do exactly what was stated in the video!
Let us know how it goes.
Fun to see this. A 2013 Dodge Challenger R/T was the first dip of my toe into becoming an enthusiast and the first new car I bought for myself.
Raiman Ray just posted a Charger which had been to several shops who couldn't figure out what's wrong and fired the parts cannon. This is becoming an epidemic
My son started out his adult life pursuing a career as an auto service tech. He worked at a Dodge dealership initially, worked his way up from oil changes to engine replacements and general repair. He then moved to an independent shop that worked on all brands. He enjoyed the work, but one thing that really drove him crazy was some of the older techs were nothing more than parts hangers- one in particular would waste his time trying to get him to fire the parts cannon at a car to get it out quicker, that was how he made his money. My son complained to the shop owner (also his instructor at the local tech college) to no avail. Eventually he grew tired of the parts hanger and the poor reputation the shop was developing due to the sheer number of returns for cars not correctly fixed and joined the Navy. He's now a service foreman at a large tire manufacturer, supervising a crew of 10 techs that maintain the machines used in tire manufacturing. He still works on his own cars and helps his friends with their own maintenance and repairs. I so wish there was a shop like Omega near me.
Thanks for the memoir on your son. Perhaps seek out an author and editor. One day we can all read the FULL story of this amazing man.
I had a mechanic tell me he could fix anything if they had enough parts in the storeroom. Laughing while he said it. I never darkened their door again.
That guy did some work, figuring that out. I have definitely seen issues in Cars that are directly related to: Poor Connection Issues.
It's nice to see a shop that clearly takes care of its people. Not all shops really want to: Give the tech the time. Or Pay Them For It. It's awesome to see some skills at work. I wish my dealership was like that.
That’s why you pay those shady shops by credit card, immediate charge back. Great video as always Wizard!
Or just go to the dealer
@@devionwatkins5638 Sadly more and more dealers are just unloading their parts cannons at cars these days. All they're interested in is a quick turnaround and troubleshooting a problem simply costs too much time and therefore money.
@@devionwatkins5638 Many dealer service departments are shady shops.
@@tjroelsmafunny you should say that, 2 of my favorite car channels uploaded Dodge Charger parts cannon videos on the same day….and this one wasn’t as bad as the Daytona that Rainman Ray is working on lol
@@jasonmarcus6940 RMR!
BTW.... Mrs. Wizard adds a touch of class to these videos...well done!
You all are great people. It does a heart good to see honest ,hardworking, fun loving people out there. God Bless.
Oh man... I had something like this. I had to suck up the wasted costs to the other shop and it sucked (including an extra ECU/PCM I didn't actually need), but the shop that actually identified the issue for me has a super loyal customer forever now!
Damn did they not tell you the diagnosis before getting new one of those ? What car was it for
It’s good to see you guys are diligent about the diagnosis and saved the customer money. A lot of mechanics nowadays load up the parts cannon and blast away. Another common with the MDS on these Hemis is the wiring harness for the solenoids can get brittle and short because of all the heat under the manifold a lot of shops that work on these often will go ahead and replace the harness (it only like $50) if they are in there to replace a solenoid just in case.
Tip: After cleaning the connector with DeoxIt 5, put a good drop of Dielectric Grease in the connector to help seal against future corrosion. Over time, the Orings in the connectors fail to keep out moisture. Some Old School Cars used to do this for the very same reason. But nowadays it seems most manufacturers would rather depend on the Orings which will eventually fail.
Same auto shop merry-go-round with my 02 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited H.O. blower motor would blow full speed and vibrate as so to feel it in the steering wheel while little air came out the vents..cowl blockage was checked,blower motor replaced,varible resister replaced, evaporator checked for debris, blend doors checked..all resulted in cash paid for no results..finally took it to a place called "RockPort Auto Repair" in RockPort Tx and was prepared to have the dash ripped apart (very expensive) the owner Teddy found the problem in less then 30 minutes..he noticed the color of the wires on the blower motor didn't coincide with the circuit diagram so he swapped and repined the (2) wires and like magic the vents blew with amazing force and zero vibration(yes the blower motor was spinning backwards for 5 plus years).. SHOUT OUT to you Teddy your better than most !!!
You got a customer for life fixing that connection issue
The problem is that they don’t hire mechanics anymore, they hire techs that want to up sell you a 100 dollar cabin air filter or something quick and cheap that makes them a Butt load of money quickly. When they have to take time to diagnose and actually repair a vehicle, you tie up that tech when he could be selling multiple bandaids….
I witnessed that at my local dealer. They had pretty girls coming out to the older gentlemen with dirty air and cabin filters and up selling them. When she got to me, I ogled for a while and then politely said "those aren't my filters because I put the change date and mileage on them with a permanent marker". She smiled and that was that. 😎
HE BEST EXPLANATION IVE HEARD EVER!!! 💯💯💯💯
Hey Jen and Bud. So glad to see you again. Bud your so smart.
spent months trying to get an old Dodge running. Finally pulled the main harness apart, replaced all of the fusible links. Started right up.....
I have a very good mechanic whom I trust. When my family was making Christmas cookies last year, I had my wife make a tin of cookies for my mechanic. If you have a good mechanic, take care of them.
I own a semi and it seems that the parts cannon is the go-to weapon of choice for most shops anymore. Very rare i find someone with actual knowledge.
🤦🏿♂️🤷🏿♂️yeah 😂 I tried to fix a t700 my father in law gave me and 15k And 2 years later not fixed they just throw parts at it and told they fix it then like a month later the check engine light came back on
Why do I see it ONE day going from the Car Wizard to Danielson garage!! He’s one hell of a good tech give him a raise !!!
Is Danielson interested in running a shop?
I have to admit it. After MDS solenoid and coil pack replacement, my first suspect was the cam shaft. Proper diagnosis pays off.
Daniel is the real deal, strong work
Great job fixing the cars problem Wizard.
Thanks for posting.
Rainman Ray worked on a yellow Charger like you had in today's video. It had a similar issue where it had been to several shops and couldn't be fixed. It also had the parts cannon fired at it. The problem ended up being a faulty Dorman part. Imagine that!
And he replaced it with another Dorman part.
@@21Piloteer I know. I can't believe it.
That rear window louver is Hilarious, I laugh everyday at sailors cars when driving to work near the Naval Base in Norfolk Va. The cars that you see look just like this one only the Front Bumper is usually Missing From a Collision !
Wonderful people running a reputable business. Best wishes to all of you from North Canton Ohio.
Finding a competent honest mechanic is like searching for four leaf clovers. They’re out there, but it’s rare when you find one. I have one near me and he’s never done me wrong when it was something I couldn’t do myself. Cherish those guys or girls when you find them and except that sometimes crap happens.
Just found me a really good family owned repair shop . Zero complaints especially when you think you need a full brake job and only needed the back … and my wife was told she was going to need brakes , took it to them nothing was wrong and not even close to needing replacement. Any other shop would’ve just done the work and gave you the bill .
My Dad was Lead Tech at various Chrysler / Plymouth / Dodge Dealers and I worked with him after school in HS and summers in HS and College as a Service Writer / Go-Fer and in the Parts Department. Even back in the late 70s there were Mechanics and there were parts changers and it remains that way today. After saying goodby to my 1984 Jeep CJ-7 I pretty much stopped working on my own new cars due to the increasing technology and need for specialized equipment. I have been super luck with finding honest and skilled mechanics to work on my vehicles over the years. They are out there, but you sometimes have to find out the hard way who NOT to go to.
The Fat Car Wizards has the coolest walk on UA-cam! I'd love to see a continuous loop video of him just waddling around on his stubby little legs with Pantera's WALK as the background music!
I would love to find a bobble head made in his image.
@@roberts.3712 👍👍👍
Wow,your not funny Bully
Love how Mrs. Wizard supports manual transmission cars!! Well done Mrs. Wizard!! 😊😊
There is nothing more a mechanic likes, than pointing out the faults of other mechanics.
I really love this channel. Mr. Wizard is truly a Wizard. I wish all shops were run like his. We have nothing like this in Colorado, at least that I’m aware of and I’ve lived here for over 50 years. People just don’t care…that’s all there is to it. They don’t want to take the time to do things right, just charge for nothing. It’s such a change. I’m tempted to take my cars all the way out to Kansas just to be repaired by Omega. Great video as always! Keep up the excellent work!
I've been going to Johnny Good since 1999. It's him and his son. They are usually booked out between two weeks and one month.
They're in Aurora, look them up. These are the mechanics you're looking for.
He was booked so I took my car in January to Infiniti for an oil change.
They quoted me $4,400 in "needed" service.
I needed a serpentine belt, it needed
the valve covers done, it needed the radiator coolant replaced, it needed a rear differential bushing replaced, but that bushing is attached to a $2,000 subframe.
So almost three and a half weeks ago, I called Johnny Goods and set up an appointment for an oil change and to look over the "needed" service issues. I got the car in on Thurs the 8th of June.
My total bill was $94.00. He said the serp belt was fine, the coolant protection was fine, the valve covers were starting to show a little seepage but were fine. And the one that pissed me off the most was this rear bushing subframe assy for $3,100 to do the job.
He said that the bushing had no tears splits or cracks and was fine.
He then proceeded to tell me that they were full of s***.
I'm not going to call out the shady dealer, but it rhymes with Finfiniti of Benver. So long story short, Johnny Good. (his actual name).
I had a similar issue with my Saturn sky, was so close to replacing my intake manifold until a local mechanic(mom/pop) found it was a wire. 1 wire
Wow , u couldn't see that ?? Ready to replace but doesn't check it nice 😂
Love Daniel Son’s channel. I really dig the details he gets down to
I learnt to check the simple things first when I started working as a Saturday Boy in a Garage as a 14 year old in 1979. Checking stuff like this is School boy stuff.
2023 is not 1979
Yea you can't fix cars like you use to back in the day all these new cars have computer parts in everything that's why I love sticking to older cars much much cheaper and easy to work on, it shouldn't cost 7,000 for a front bumper it's shouldn't cost 300 for an basic oil change smh crazy stuff
@@derekr3895 Yep, I know, I work on current stuff too.
IDK why these guys are acting like new cars are so mystical. It's still an internal combustion engine. It just has a few more wires. The car will even fucking tell you what's wrong with it if you're lucky. Can you say incompetence?
good to see the Wizard hiring elves in his workshop.
TBH, I would have tested the coil and plug first, coming into the problem cold. But there is no way that car was going to be fixed without digging into the connections. That kind of trouble shooting takes time, data and patience. This is why so many intermittent problems are never resolved.
I'm gonna have to say that that car looks really, really good for a 10 year old car! Virtually no leaks, everything is tight, even the body is pretty much dent and ding-free. Nice car for an every day driver!
We do same stuff at our shop. Always love to see the wizard and the help They are stand up people. These guys are basically neighbors. We get a lot of jobs others including Ford dealership could not find or even try. It was electrical
MDS 😂I prefer all my cylinders to fire.
Very clean underneath for a 2013 with that many miles too.
It sounds like Mrs. Wizard is preparing a Succession style takeover of Omega Auto Corp
I find that cheap mechanics are a lot like cheap tyres, they can do the basics when necessary but when push comes to shove you will always need to spend the extra money for safety. Glad Mrs Wizard is officially part of the Wizards shop!!
Nothing like a good checklist process before diving in.
PS - Reminds me of reseating boards in gear aboard my destroyer before calling it bad unless there was something obvious and even then you needed to further investigate to see if something else was the actual cause.
Those louvers sure are something
Is it 1987 and I didn’t realize it
ANY form of cylinder deactivation is a ticking time bomb waiting to destroy an engine. Thanks a lot EPA.
Been there! Done that! Lots of incompetent shops with inexperienced mechanics, and a big bill. Had a 99 Jeep grand Cherokee unlimited with Quadra-Trac. Ended up spending money after money. What fixed it for me was selling! Got rid of the vehicle I really loved.. No more.
suggestion: I'd love to see a deep dive video of how the scantool was used to diagnose an error like this, and what was being looked at.
I can recommend Rainman Ray’s channel. His two latest videos were for an intermittent (but different) issue on a similar car after other shops fired the “parts cannon” unsuccessfully.
another channel for that sort of analysis is Diagnosedan who is Dutch but it will be European cars worked on.
Scannerdanner is another good one if im not mistaken
Umm the scan tool only diagnosed a misfire, thats it nothing else , it's called actually looking under the engine and checking your wires lol
Good video🥰
🤭.. You watched the whole video in 2 minutes?
I feel like if a shop or mechanic tries something and it doesn’t solve the problem, the customer should not be on the hook for that. Not the customers fault that the mechanic is inept. Yet another reason why I do all my own diagnosis and work. You are a good one tho Wizard. Bravo to you sir.
Love repairs like this, ever since i started working on EVs i been finding more and more wiring issues bad pins/terminals and loose pins so now i check those all the time and have diagnosed alot and found bad connections, feels good to fix wiring issues, feel like a master haha
Yes, this, 2013 Dodge Challenger R/T with the 5.7 L HEMI V8 engine and the five-speed automatic transmission was checked out, because there was only one problem with it. The Car Wizard fixed it already and it has been returned to the customer. I am hoping that the Car Wizard will have a 2006 Mitsubishi Galant with the 2.4 L four-cylinder engine and the four-speed automatic transmission at his shop, next video upload to see if the customer, who currently owns that vehicle is well-maintained and serviced properly. Thank you very much and have a great rest of the day.
I am still looking for a mechanic I can trust in my area. Thats why I have taught myself how to do the work because I used to have a mechanic who was a parts canon and did bad work (I can see now when I take the things apart now it was done lazy). He used cheap china parts for my timing job, misdiagnosed a simple engine mount for a set of new control arms which didn't fix my issue. Thats just a few examples of the poor work and I don't have the money to be testing mechanics credibility. I know I will put more effort and time than the average mechanic. For now I will do repairs myself and use oem dealer parts for quality. I wish I had a car wizard of my own
Yea only complete idiots buy oem dude seriously lol , I've purchase like many others parts off ebay and rock auto, not one problem so far and saved more triple than that dumb idea u have going on over there😂
YOU NEVER FIRED IT UP!!!!! I wanted to hear those straight-pipes so badly!!!
Mechanics or electronics workshops are often only parts changers and cannot troubleshoot as they could before. If you go to a workshop, they are not very good at troubleshooting but often replace the AC. compressor when the ac does not work.
They also often only have a certain amount of time to spend on the car.
Unfortunately, money means much more than satisfied customers.
That's why I only drive a Honda or Toyota these days I don't dare one at be in a shop ever again
@@crankfotton
Honda and Toyota
used to be good cars but now they are not as good as they were.
Are there any car brands nowadays that are good?
@@ford1546 nothing wrong with those cars still. But I tend to buy older ones 2010-2015
@@crankfotton understand. Cars today are not what they used to be. There are far too many low quality plastic parts bolted onto today's cars. Also many newer cars also have engine problems.
Toyota is also not completely problem free and is not as good as before
I have a 2012 Ford Mondeo mk4 titanium. Not completely happy with that car no.
Ford has had a lot of small problems with many car models in the last 15 years.
Dodge knows their customers. They have to put a label where to put fuel in it 🤣
Dodge customers are so stupid, they buy a vehicle whose name tells you to AVOID.
Mr &Mrs Wizard. You 2 make a great team. Straight to the point. No nonsense. Great informational videos
Love love to see you working together. That's a strong couple. You are growing this channel while supporting each other. You guys are my heroes and a light that brings hope in this messed up times. Take care!
Definitely living up to the shop's name. This was the end of this automotive issue for sure.
MDS DELETE!!! Problem solved !!
I have a 2019 Challenger RT HP is up to 375 and the Stock exhaust opens up and sounds great most fun car i ever owned.
Wow stock v6 numbers nice 😂 don't worry the cars get better with other brands especially with interiors lol
Agree with papa’s comment and if I may add, your quick inspections have taught me what to look for when purchasing vehicles. Keep it up!
First mistake was buying a Chrysler product.
It really was a challenger for those shops! Or at least a challenge…
I’m amazed that anyone is still shutting off cylinders of car V8 engines on the fly for better fuel economy. Apparently they’re still doing it on recent Challengers and quite a few other cars. It always struck me as not worth the effort, but maybe I’m just plain wrong.
On the highway they get over 20 mpg which is actually ok for something like this (doubt the MDS helps on that).
Ofcourse in the city the fuel economy is rubbish, but then again you don't buy these to save fuel lmao.
I'd rather just have a decent gearbox and fuel tank capacity than have cylinder deactivation.
It saves gas and that also means less pollution. You can turn the feature off on this car.
wizard you are a great mechanic keep taking care of your customers the way you do and you will always have a thriving business keep the great episodes coming. congrats Mrs wizard 👍🤜
I love this video, I have the same car... I had to put $1600.00 into the charging system. The Acura dealer in Sioux Falls just put in a battery in but didn't mount it correctly with the bracket just loose. The alternator was replaced and burnt wires were fixed at a Dodge dealer in Worthington MN were I work.
If the car Wizard can’t fix it, Nobody can!!! What can’t the car Wizard fix?😊 how did plastic louvers make a comeback?🤔😂🤣😂
Those rear window louvers 🤮🤮
I like the classic thin and straight metal ones on some cars, but those are gross...
@@volvo09 Same here done right they look good.
That's why you're the Wizard...aint many of you out there! Keep rockin' Wizard family...
Nice car. Glad y'all helped the customer!
Just from my Mopar/Jeep ownership history, I was leaning towards a wiring issue, Fiat/Chrysler products are electrical nightmare.
Ah yeah those wires must be built different...
@@derekr3895 You really this stupid, or you're just pretending ?
he is lucky that is is still running at 150k
Maybe the owner took care of it.
Freeze frame data is sooooo valuable! Same with mode 6 data. Great video, and I have added this information to my diagnostic arsenal when looking at these.
Simple and easy explanations. Thanks bud
All these cars are going to be in junkyards within 10 years.
Indeed, built to look good and run well for a few years and empty your wallet
Compared to...what? Preventive maintenance is the great equalizer. This Dodge was obviously cared for. Though, to be honest, 150K for a 11 to 12 year old car is relatively low mileage and that helped.
Do you have erectile disfunction bro , be happy
That's right, and the few that remain will become expensive collectibles... like the last hundred years
Thank you Mrs. Wizard for all you did as a Teacher!
excellent feedback and video.
With that knowledge, I think I'd check the ECM connections first on future repairs. Lessons learned. Valuable information 👌
I’m so glad you give others a chance to show how good they are
This video is great as Educational, Entertaining, and just fun to keep up with. Thank you, I keep watching because I've heard, learn something new every day, and there is a good chance I can get that here. Cheers Wizard!
I find your cherry and optimistic demeanor refreshing. I hope you never lose your humble way either!
Excellent video - honest guys like you were at one time not all that hard to find - not so any longer.
I loved this and that mechanic! His thought process was very logical!
Great to see the business is doing well!!
There are spare part fitters and there vehicle techs like the Wizard and Daniel San.
Having worked in electronics all my life, and have seen some so called repair techs
rebuild a circuit before finding the faulty component.
Modern cars are full of ecu's, and poor connections can cause a lot of strange faults.
So well done to Daniel San, i hope this customer has learned which repair shops to avoid.
What's interesting is I've worked for Chrysler for 35 years and I've never actually seen that issue on any of those cars, That certainly is a weird one, Most of the time hemmy's come in they need cams and lifters or a whole new engine, I like Daniel's son, I subscribe to his channel
I got a 14' Charger R/T, with 101,400 miles, and has been great. So lame that such a simple issue as corrosion on the pin on the connector would cause a misfire. Proves you gotta be careful who you use to do repairs, and I'm glad I watched this, in case I ever have the same issue.
Looking at how dirty that engine bay is; not surprising.
@@evildrizzt1 agreed