Chevy 2500: Service Trailer Brake System
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- In this video I have a look at a 2011 Chevy 2500HD that has a message coming across the dash that says "Service Trailer Brake System" and I find it has a code P2534 stored in the module. It has been bounced around to a few shops but it ends up being a quick fix. Let's get after it. -Enjoy!
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Brake force gauge I used in the video. A must have tool for "computer controlled" trailer brakes.
*Electric Brake Force Meter w/Dynamic Load Simulation:* amzn.to/3vA2lYn
i want the torch you used. Trying to find it now
Price isn't too bad either.
I work flat rate if somebody cut a leg off a fuse I'd probably hit him in the head with a 4 lb hammer. If you really want to mess with somebody run a wire from the hot side of a turn sig bulb over to the horn. When they activate their turn signal the horn goes beep beep beep with the blinker lol
@@firstlast122 They are made by Power Probe
@@firebird2743 thanks
I worked at a dealership in my younger days, I drove a Jeep Wrangler with a soft top and soft doors. A fellow technician thought it was funny to take my doors off and hide them. One day, I had enough. I went and took his fuel pump fuse out of his fuse box. I left for the day and the next morning, I got to work and his truck was in the same spot.
He approached me and asked if I would help put a fuel pump in his truck.. I said no and gave him the fuse. He was furious so I simply told him. Leave my doors alone and he never touched them again. 😂
GREAT STORY, PUTTING ASSHOLES IN THEIR PLACE, LOVE IT.
I love it
Fun story!
Nice one 😂
In a shop environment I absolutely can’t stand guys messing with tool boxes or personal cars, I love shenanigans in the shop but my car and my tool box are off limits lol, I do however in my younger days, I can’t remember what this older tech did that pissed me off but after he left for the day I came across a dead bird in the parking lot and sure as hell duct tapped that bad boy to the locker on his tool box 🤣
Eric, I'm ecstatic to see "Failure is not an option." Sticker I sent you about 4 years ago or so. I would hear all videos while performing automated calibrations at NASA. I picked that sticker because of your tenacity to fix anything. It fits perfectly in all ways!
In case I never properly thanked you. Thank you! The sticker gives me a little inspiration now and then when I want to kick the toolbox over and just go home.
Gene Kranz Apollo 13
Does your username stand for Stealth as in Dodge Stealth and then G35 🤔 cause i actually have a Dodge Stealth rt that im restoring after it had an accident and i also have a 350z Hr haha
I love that it's on the drawer filled with HAMMERS. LOL
As opposed to Adam Savage's "Failure is always an option." But experiments and repair are two different things!
I’m a garage door tech and I love saying “there’s your problem lady” when I find something wrong with a door.
I use "there's your problem lady" as much as possible in all walks of life. It's a special club we're part of.
I find myself saying it almost daily
And with my mom, this line would work as her garage door got stuck in the down position. (This was after arriving from a cruise.)
Ope there's yer problem lady
I’m an electrician and I do the same. 😂
I believe you find broken wires because you LOOK! I suspect others are always expecting a fancier reason instead of corroded connectors and broken wires. That's why you're so good at this (partly.) Nice work
Also his experience with the climate he’s in has a lot to do with it. Here in New Mexico, rust and corrosion are really not a thing. We get surface rust but that’s about it
I suspect many "mechanics" only look for answers with a scan tool, while Eric adds his eyesight in to the 'scan'.
Yes I don't know who told most younger new so called Mechanics you can find all your problems in a Computer screen without a little work into it like ERIC always ends up doing to actually find and repair problems like this 🤔.
Bubble gum and rust? 🤔 What about the duct tape?😳
The issue is happening on brand new vehicles as well so rust and broken wiring wouldn’t be the culprit. Most likely a switch.
You've mentioned where you could "smell the frustration" on some cars, well, you could HEAR the frustration in your voice when that fuel pump died. 😁. Glad you were able to resolve it. Thanks as always, Eric!
AVE would be proud, you are now the focus whisperer.
Eric was that close to saying focus you f#$k
Soon as you touch the truck all the gremlins come in for a visit. Great repair job and good learning with you. Thanks for sharing.
Rather than spread the legs on the fuse, you can twist them which will add even more resistance on loose fuses.
It looked like that was actually what he did.
@@Troy_Built nope. He twisted one one way and the the other the opposite direction. What I am saying is you twist them like a cork screw which will force better contact on loose spade connectors.
@@HueToobBlows Yes you can. I do that all the time. Both ways work. All you need is good contact.
At 11:09 - the frame has had the classic "DuPont overhaul" - good one. From what I saw of the red exterior, it looks like it's well-preserved, what a shame that so much of it is rusted and corroded. Anyway, congrats on finding 3 cases of broken wires in a single day.
they kept the outside washed
We had one on the lot like this a few years ago, 2005 Chevy 3/4 ton, about same miles as this one. It was a plow truck, rotted to hell underneath I was tasked with a no start, no comm issue. Mice chewed the wiring under the underhood fuse box. Fixed that, got it running only to find out it had no brakes because the lines were all rotted out. You could see through the bed on this guy. I got it safe to drive so it could go back to the auction and be someone else's problem
Typical plow truck. They dont see alot of miles but boy do they get beat on. And the belly of the trucks are rusted out big time. Never buy a plow truck. The dead giveaway is the 2 cuts on the front bumper lip for the plow hook up.
I’m in Australia and we call it the Dulux overhaul.
Great video. The used car guy is king right now. I just sold a ten year old low mileage mint vehicle for shockingly close to what I paid for it new. You can’t really blame this Chevy for spending its whole life in your horrific state of salt and corrosion but the dealer definitely swept things under the rug.
That came from a dealer that sells Chevys brand new. That’s the sad part. Not a side car lot… you’d expect better from a Chevy dealer
@@braaapattack2937 I wouldn't expect better from a Chevy dealer. The whole company has been hiding problems and even safety issues for decades
You're the man, Eric. FIx one problem, another pops up. Been there, myself!
that was great....enjoyed every minute....didn't understand one word of what was going on but the story was very compelling and when the dog came home at the end i broke down and cried
exciting adventure, mind blowing energy, a true thriller, absolutely amazing, excellent video, that's another fine mess you have gotten yourself out of, good job and thanks
Thats enough suck-up for one video, save some for the next.....just sayin
Makes me think of Laurel and Hardy. That's another fine mess you 've got me into.
Just when you had it wrapped up a rabbit hole opens up. But you did not enter, you stayed true to who you are and started testing. Another outstanding conclusion 👌
Your electrical diagnostic skills are unmatched Eric. Clearly self proclaimed "technicians" at area shops, including dealerships are simply parts replacers. Every time a parts replacement doesn't cure the problem, they raise their hands and give up! Or as one of your recent videos shown a dealer said "you need an entire engine harness lady". Why, because they don't have the knowledge or is looking for that quick fix to save labor costs. Those poor customers always end up at your shop for a reasonable final repair. You put those "techs" to shame!!!! Great work sir!
Everyone has a special talent. Eric O's, rock star mechanic and rotten wire bloodhound.
love the rust rain when you were beating on the gas tank....
Great video! I just filmed one on the same truck with a similar problem. Over the years I've learned to always question my scan tool. That's why it's good to have a few of them for comparison. Thanks again!
What an adventure of a video. That broken mirror was nice icing on the cake.
He sniffs out the rust, broken wires and rot, Dr. O finds out what the others can not! The 😎✔🇨🇦👍
By far your knowledge and ability to diagnose a problem and fix it is 2nd to none. I'm in upstate NY myself about 1 1/2 hrs from you and if I was closer you would have my business. Enjoy your videos..to the point. Thank you!
Man I laughed my ass off when he said the ol' chevy has had the old dupont overhaul. Good one Eric 👍
Napa, day 1675 of you still failing to sponsor this man. Eric you’re a pro and a gem. A pro-gem so to speak.
Your wisecracking funny quips and general clowning around is exactly what we used to do at my old shop. I would so enjoy to sit back and BS with you I came through all the era’s of automobile Repair from the cars of the 60s and I’m still working on them today, learned feedback control carburetors, throttlebody injection, port fuel injection, Still working on them today at the ripe old age of 67! You truly are my kind of guy!
You're the king of the rust belt, Mr. O, it's another twisted wire curiosity 🤣😂 You're a sharp one!
Love to see your enthusiasm back. Seemed kind of down for awhile. For someone who hated school your a great teacher, you learned something since then lol
You can tell he hated school cuz cars is all he knows.Ask him the capitol of columbia and he wouldnt have a clue.
I was excited to see your broken/corroded wire... But wait... There is still have a video left. I have watched numerous cooking & woodworking videos over the years... You are no different. Different problem, Same process. Thanks Mr. O!!!
It feel it is time too get rid of this truck. I am grateful that you were able to finally fix the issue he had at hand. As well as solve a new problem with a temporary problem. It is my hope that the customer was not to upset with you for finding the new issue.
Nothing like an SMA video to bring all good thing back into perspective! After seeing "someone" in the land of oranges, forcefully tappity tapping "pre-seized" brake pads into their bracket, over malformed abutment clips.... All I could think of was all of us rust belt mechanics cringing, as we're beating the crap out of rust jack pads that are completely seized....Dodeedooo! (You need to school that boy!)
I love how you switched from one problem to another one. Nice fast broken wire find. I love your process of eliminations.
Eric you made this gentleman very happy with your humor and professionalism. I referred this guy to you as my electrical skills are not on the level yours are. I told him there is nothing mr O cant figure out and he drove 2 hours to see you. At the same time I learned something and the customer did too. Great video Eric thanks for sharing.
Ole Me Ma comes through again. She must have been one smart lady. By the way Junior, a fine video for us old folks.
Your not bragging, when you good your good that’s why I watch you to get those little pearls of wisdom to put in my treasure chest.
I Think you should get an award for the best mechanical skills on you tube. You always amaze me with your skill and knowledge and how your able to find the problems where otherrs just tossed parts after it.
It's always a learning experience watching your videos even for a retired auto electrician thank you so much for keeping my brain working as I try to solve the problem as you are doing so👍
WHEW! Good save on the no start Eric! Thumbs UP man!👍 I have GM fuel pump fixer that I keep hang on the wall in my shop. It is a chunk of Maple Firewood! A few whacks with that will usually get it going again LOL
Love the video, we are diesel mechanics for FedEx and our service truck is a 2009 Chevy 2500HD. This video helped. What we loved is that we do the same thing you do, say the same things, and love what we do as well. There need to be more people like you sharing the knowledge, and taking pride in their work. Your not alone out there, so keep on truckin.
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Mr. O, I maintain an extensive list of quotes and you feature very prominently in that list. Thank you for all your memorable quotes!
Exactly what I was looking for. I found the wire, but I don’t have the 40 amp fuse. You are my hero 👍
I learn so much from your content, Erik!... And always with a smile on my face. Thx bud
That’s what she said !
The old “ever since you fixed my Trailer Brake Control Module, the truck doesn’t run ! Oh wait … haha. Another gem !! Thanks for taking us along for ride.
I had a reverse light out and it turned out to be a broken wire. Up above the headliner! I was able to trace it thanks to all your videos! It still took ages to fix it and get it all back together. I can't imagine how much of this stuff you deal with every day!
It’s like you’re getting two videos for the price of one. You the information you crave and you also get a good laugh. Keep em coming.
I have an 02 Plow all its life. It's rusting out but it still works and I don't use it for any profit, just to plow our church parking lot.. Getting so I work on it more than it's worth to me so thinking of selling it.. Thanks for the training I got today...
Well its good to see it even happens to the great Eric O 😁😁 we've all been there and had that one car that refuses to leave the garage!! Brilliant diagnostic skills as always. You mentioned you're lucky or words similar its got nothing to do with it your years of skills and knowledge allow you to almost know where the problem is already and thats what people pay for. Great video as always just wish you had the time to do more 👌👌
He's very smart. And very quick. Including the thinking that goes along with narrating as you go and making a video all simultaneously.
I could have done that. It just would have just taken me hours( many many hours).
I got more than one customer driving around with twisted legs on the fuses and relays. They don't want to replace the fuse box, and it's still working.
What gets me is why did the dealer tech replace the module and not check powers and grounds first? What did the tech tell the customer? "Sorry sir, I replaced the module and it still doesn't work."
Another day in the “salt belt “ & I was ready to lose my marbles too ! Good work Eric !
I'm in my 60s, 21 years in the USAF, and luckily never lived anywhere they used salt in the winter. I retired to Idaho, and I love the fact we have 60, 70, 80 year old vehicles with surface rust, and not much else. Right now I'm searching for a late 50s Willys pickup to build, and there are quite a few around here. Life is good.
My grandson got a 20 year old Chevy truck when he turned 16. After a while he had problems keeping his headlights on. The relay would jiggle loose. I ordered a used under the hood fuse box from ebay that had really good close up photos in the ad. We spent $20 or $30 and no more problems. It was pretty easy to change and now have a lot of extra fuses and relays. He's 20 yrs. old now and still loves that old truck.
I have a 2009 GMC SIERRA 1500 with the same issue. I replaced the trailer brake controller but that didn't fix. I checked the fuses first and they are good and I hooked it up to a trailer and all of the lights worked. Some videos mentioned a dirty connector back at the module so that is my next stop. Thanks for the video.
Very smart diagnosis. Came to you quickly because you’ve been there before. Impressive
Ya know, you have downplayed yourself many times in the past with your own work and how good you are at it. But I’ll tell ya, I’ve watched every one of your videos (no exaggeration) and I just hover in the background never saying much. But I wanted to thank you for teaching me and many others over the years on how to be a better home mechanic. Especially with the Chevy vids. I’ve been able to keep my dads 08 Chevy up and running because of you. I live in TN so everything is easier for me but I digress. Again, thank you and you do fantastic work and your videos just keep getting better! We wish you all the best!
I am a retired mechanic in Land Down Under. You are not the only one who learns from Eric. I have learnt heaps. His diagnostic skills are 2nd to none.
Mechanic number 4, FIXED
"Hey customer, guess what. Your friggin Chevy died on me!" 🤣
Thanks Eric, Needed a laugh today.
If you own a vehicle and live in the rust belt beware of the dreaded green crusties and missing fuse contacts/legs, and every other nasty, rotted, mostly hidden, tank trap you can possibly imagine!😳 I own a 98 TJ and a 96 Ranger and Fluid Film is my best friend! 😆 Great vid, Eric! 👍
And dielectric grease….
"She's bright and shiny, looks clean in the hole. We feel resistance on both sides." 😂😂😂
I've noticed a few of your videos in the past how you've spotted the crusty or broken wires, that's a good gift to have! Great video as always and keep up the good work.
Ya, "it's only a 5 minute job!" UHUH!
"Oh look! Eric fixed the intermittent crank/no start!"
Gatta love these rust bucket jobs!
It'll be back for that "intermittent crank/no start!"
Anyway, good job Mr. O. Ivan would be (no parts required) proud!
These types of videos are informative as well as entertaining. I got the opportunity to mess with fuses, and their sockets, this past weekend. My mower won't charge the battery and I thought I would check fuses, (no wiring diagram available). They were very dirty so I pulled each one out individually and then scraped the contacts. Started it up and put through its paces, only to have it die in about 10.2 seconds. With the key on removed the fuses and put them back in. With one of them I heard the fuel pump click on. Restarted and off I went. Thank you sir.
as ur going back to give it a wack, i was yelling the fuse, the fuse. Glad to see it was something simple, u r the wire hound!
A lot of mechanics are gonna have a bad day with fuses tomorrow due to everyone that watched this video, lol
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I remember back in school guys used to like to replace to coil wire with a vacuum hose.
Ooh, I liked the slow-mo wire snap. Very satisfying. Keep up the solid work, your videos keep techs like me sane.. You know our pain.
I have to say your videos are more helpful than you think. I'm always grateful for your tips in your videos. I've had issues on some of my vehicle like you have shown in the videos. Looking in some obvious places tend to lead you to the problem. Thanks for all of the great information.
Mr. O, you know I can’t ever go pick up parts now without telling my wife, “I’m headed to NAPR (not a sponsor).” Wife: shakes head.
I'm going to remember this lesson for years, that just because the fuse is good doesn't mean it has two legs. By the way, I've never seen a fuse box completely replaced. I'm guessing you think it would be too boring. But Rainman Ray seems to just turn on the camera, and lots of people watch a long video because he's got entertaining personality. You have the same captivating content, full of funny aphorisms. We want you to show us how to swap a fuse box, without many cuts.
I would of never thought that a low mileage vehicles would have a rush problem, but since you mentioned it, it makes sense. Thanks Eric
Enjoy your schooling good to see an honest mechanic thank you
I'm glad to see this kind of stuff happens to you also. I start on one problem and either uncover or create another.
It's the bain of buying a used motor.
Good for Chevy starters too! And I love Chevys
I was going to swear that it was going to be the relay below fuse 43, ignition/ start relay you push back in. Lol. Good find again
Very interesting... Love learning new stuff... You're right, sure don't come across the plain jane work truck much anymore... Love always.....
Love your comments your diagnostic has taught me so much I'm no longer in a position where I'm working the way I used to in the process to go on blin the process it's going blind but every day I learn a new technique from you thank you
Unbelievable how fast you found those problems where no one else could.
Once competed in a technician challenge through my employer at the time and the Eaton rep bugged the fuse panel for the automated transmission by doing exactly that removed 1 leg of the fuse but my “Memaw” taught me to always remove and inspect the fuse great video! I hope they’re some up and coming techs that are really paying attention to your videos we all can learn and refresh our noodles
Very good old style craftsmanship. I bought a 2009 Silverado 2500HD low km’s in Panama. 1st thing you figure out here, mechanics like to cut wires and only “finger-twisting” them together. No tape or shrink pvc to isolate the wires. I did actually retire here 3 years ago. Thought f just pay a couple of dollars to the shop if something comes up. You are lucky here if your car or truck doesn’t burn down or the mechanics break something, they should not touch at all. Now. After learning my lessons, I started to buy all tools and fix it myself. That’s in the end even cheaper. - Had my truck in for erratically not starting. Burned out connection box because one of this twisted blank connections touch metal. Paid $450 to get my truck back with all error messages on the dashboard. - Right. Next day, I was under the dashboard, in the engine bay myself. Clearing out all codes and messages - except the trailer brake service message. Tomorrow I check if the mechanic pulled off the connector on the switch on the dashboard 1st thing in the morning. - Thanks for the detailed information on this video, sir!
Lol, wanted to let loose a "focus you fak!" so bad. The UA-cam community is such a thing of beauty.
love ur videos... thanks to me watching u I was able to fix the "oh so common broken ground wire" on a 2000 civic powe lock switch... it was broken in the harness thru the. door to body.
just spliced it to the power window switch ground.... and works like new...
have a great weekend
Corrosion is such a common problem, particularly anywhere they use salt like an asphalt resurfacing tool. In wiring and this goes back decades it can cause weak grounds that can lead to all kinds of sketchy glitches that will lead to wild accusations by your junior mechanic at the dealer. The dealer will typically just cob a hillbilly solution together and then integrate it to your car/truck and return the vehicle to you: except now it has cobby wiring. SEE: Trailer brake module fixes from previous wrench puller wannabes.
Tracking down Electrical glitches and failures is the #1 failure in modern automobiles simply because the modern car has so much MORE wiring than they used to 50 yrs ago.
You sir are a genius when it comes to tracking down these faults. Electrical problems is the most common fault and it is also the most improperly repaired automotive break down in today's cars, often costing the customer thousands in the process. Tracking down electrical issues is a true art form, and that folks is WHY there are automotive Electrical rebuild shops, that is their specialty and that is what they do.
Eric is an Electrical Wizard amongst common mechanics when it comes to finding the sources of these gremlins that live in the modern automobile, hats of to you sir. You triumph where most R+R (Remove and Replace) dealer mechanics FAIL, they usually just fully load the "Parts Cannon" mostly because the dealer has a full inventory of parts to load the parts cannon with. Brilliant work sir.
Eric. The best video I have seen that addresses my trailer break control module issue and the rest of the video where Shi* happens with the fuel pump. The way you step by step narrow down the issue. I have a similar issue but have only 8 volts at the TBCM and 12.4 out of the fuse box fuse. Has to be in the line somewhere from box to TBCM. Working on that after the rain stops.
Again, Great video and description.
LOL. I thought something was going to fall off when the man started pounding on the gas tank cover.
It did " RUST' LOL.
I wanted to tell you that I'm a fairly new subscriber . I love your electrical process thinking analysis. Although mine has always been in the industrial HVAC trade and in A/C voltage. Although some control valves were 0 - 10 VDC. 0 being fully closed and 10 v being fully open. Thanks for your videos and know that your followers appreciate them. I'm retired now so they are very entertaining.
FAN, IN IDAHO
Makes me appreciate my 42 dodge all the more, and the 71 chevy too~Thanks much
Great video. Suspense, plot twist, resolution. Eff Netflix! I need to binge watch some SMA.
I like how the GM Geniuses in standard GM electrical nightmare, put the head of those screws facing up toward the bed!
Always get excited when a new video pops up from SMA!
South Main Auto.. Yep got burned one time a long time ago. Since then I always check for power on both sides of the fuse and then pull the fuse to make sure both legs of the fuse are there.. Like you said it's funny until it's you, then it's not funny..
I found some green crusties of my own at the weekend, on a '99 Jaguar S Type. Immediately made me think of you Eric! Fortunately I'm only using it for parts, unfortunately that's one of the parts I need! Oh well, better get to fixing it...
I really did feel the frustration on this one. One of the top entertaining ones you've put out.
sharing tips on how to mess with "the other guy" is priceless! when it's done with a relieve the pressure day! When it's screw the customer day! it's just not that funny! In my younger days I got hit three different times! which caused me to 1-learn how to fix as many things that I can! or 2-snivel and complain for the next 800+ dollar bill that needs to be payed! Thanks Mr O. for showing us how things can and should be handled!
Thoroughly enjoyable video and multiple diag. You should charge admission.
Always like watching your video's. I work at a Chevy dealership an I'm the electrical guy.... I got alot of problem childs
Eric, Very nice catch on that days wiring snafu's! Lots of intimate innuendos today, somebody needs some…ahhh … love?!
Gary Player said: the more I practice the luckier I get. Appropriate for you too. Keep em coming!
Broken wire magician! Excellent teaching video!
Great Video. It's amazing that you still have your sanity.
Your videos always make me glad i live down south ,and also glad i'm only occasionally a "mechanic". 😅
26:52 “You touch that mirror, you bought it”‼️😂😂😂😂😂
You have a good schnozz for finding broken wires Eric now that is a gift you know!