No Start No Crank No Lights Diagnosing A No Start 2008 Dodge Nitro

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  • Опубліковано 7 сер 2024
  • Diagnosing an alternator or battery problem.So you get in your truck or car turn the key and you get a slight click and now it will not start.What should you do.I'll show you how sometimes a simply problem can cause a no start.
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  • @petemoss9693
    @petemoss9693 8 років тому +7

    Hi Jim -
    Good video - as always you saved a customer lots of money .
    Keep your videos coming .

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  8 років тому +1

      +Pete Moss Thank you for watching and your input

  • @stuzman52
    @stuzman52 8 років тому +1

    Nice that you were able to save the customer a lot of money there. Good usage Jim of the two pieces of equipment to analyze the system. And the baking soda does a good job of getting all that acid away. Keep up the good work!

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  8 років тому

      +stuzman52 Thank you Terry.Yea at first I thought my machine was not working correctly thats way I used the second one.

  • @lidsman2221
    @lidsman2221 8 років тому +1

    Another great video. I always look forward to seeing your videos show up in my feed. Thanks for the video.

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  8 років тому

      +lidsman2221 Thank you for your feedback and for being a loyal subscriber."See you on the next one"

  • @jking1343
    @jking1343 8 років тому +1

    Jim,
    It's amazing to see someone take real pride in their work. Normally someone would've just tightened down the positive cable and called it a day. You really go above and beyond and it shows.

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  8 років тому

      +jking13 Thank you .Yes it is always a good idea to take the extra time to make sure that the charging system is OK

  • @wyattoneable
    @wyattoneable 8 років тому

    That's nice it was an easy one and the customer was happy. But we learned a few tricks in the process. Thanks again Jim.

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  8 років тому

      +wyattoneable Thank you Wyatt.Yea they we so happy that the alt was not the problem.I hope all is OK.

  • @samrugtiv5563
    @samrugtiv5563 6 років тому

    good job jim,you will have a good customer for a long time.thanks sam

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  6 років тому

      Sam Rugtiv Thanks for watching my video.

  • @fieldsofomagh
    @fieldsofomagh 8 років тому

    It always pays not to make assumptions but to go on the evidence. Handy portable battery and alternator checker in one unit.Job well done.

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  8 років тому

      +Tom OConnor Thank you for your input and for watching

  • @scsa1000
    @scsa1000 7 років тому +1

    thanks so much your thing about the wires being too loose saved me time and effort. I moved the battery around and magically it started up again.

  • @feeneysmechanical6215
    @feeneysmechanical6215 8 років тому +1

    Great Video Jim, that reminds me about a month ago. I had to work on a garbage packer at my job that wouldn't take a jump or even start. The two golden wrenches on first shift who went and looked at it said it has a electrical problem. So they didn't bother trying to fixed it. They decided it was second shifts problem because we're the packer shift. I shit you not I ' went out in the back yard were we park these magget wagons. LOL I found the negative battery cable completely disconnected. I reinstalled the ground cable on the battery and I hit the ignition switch and the truck started up . checked all the rest of the connections at the battery and checked the charging system. simple ten minute fix. lol I always start with the basics in troubleshooting.

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  8 років тому

      +GREG Feeney You are right start with the easy fix first.Thank you for watching and your input

    • @kirk46738
      @kirk46738 6 років тому +1

      jimthecarguy I have a 2004 buick rendezvous that will mot start and I have no lights

  • @ekrubab1
    @ekrubab1 8 років тому

    great video jim. keep "em coming . my 06 dakota makes the same ticking noise win you start it in the morning , then it runs like a new engine, must be a 3.7 thing ..lol. thanks for the vids

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  8 років тому

      +byron b Thank you for watching and your input

  • @eddiemartinez265
    @eddiemartinez265 8 років тому

    That snap on will be ok its clean and dry now i am sure. Good work jimmy!

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  8 років тому

      +Eddie Martinez Thank you Eddie.Your right clean and dry and ready for the next job.

  • @jeremyalcoser6152
    @jeremyalcoser6152 8 років тому

    I have an 05 envoy that cranks but doesn't start unless I give it gas then the rpm goes up a bit with revving from the engine. I changed the plugs and replaced the coils. its doing the same thing but now sometimes It wont crank/start or the dashboard lights come on. Is it safe to say the battery is crap or is it the alternator?

  • @spelunkerd
    @spelunkerd 3 роки тому

    Even though those old toaster style battery testers are bulky, slower, with no printout, I prefer them over the newer style AC conductance testers. Nice demo!

  • @coollasice4175
    @coollasice4175 8 років тому +1

    Great video. I've never seen a load test of a battery and alternator.

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  8 років тому

      +Cooll Asice Thank you I'm happy to share my knowledge.

  • @rmp608
    @rmp608 8 років тому

    You know what you are talking about!! Another great video...!!

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  8 років тому

      +rmp608 Thank you for watching and your input

  • @holdurhorse9149
    @holdurhorse9149 Рік тому

    I thought any time you have any problem with starting a car you check the battery connections first. However it was a good learning
    Thanks

  • @susanpattillo7071
    @susanpattillo7071 7 років тому

    hi jim I have a dodge nitro that wont crank it turns over but it clicks what should I do

  • @corkyc6015
    @corkyc6015 8 років тому

    Thanks Jim. Same prob with my son's Intrigue. Auto Zone battery replacement/installation- 2 weeks later car is dying, losing power. Sent him back to Auto zone, they test battery on car - all is good. car leaves him dead in a parking lot- gets a jump, car leaves him stranded again - AAA jumps him. He finally gets car to me, in 2 seconds I see the ground cable not tightened. So frustrating that 3 people touched that battery and no one saw a loose cable!

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  8 років тому

      +Corky C Sometimes the people working at Auto zone ,Pep boys or Advanced could not find there own rear end if it was not attached .Lol Thank you for your input.

  • @trishavalle1987
    @trishavalle1987 6 років тому

    I have a 06 charger Daytona turned it off at store got no lights crank nothing went to trunk wiggled everything then got power any idea

  • @vincentortiz4077
    @vincentortiz4077 4 роки тому

    That fast clicking/tapping sound was the gauge cluster going crazy my Jeep Grand Cherokee was doing the same thing this nitro is doing

  • @joelmccoin9727
    @joelmccoin9727 8 років тому

    Ahhhhh....you did stir that soda with a wrench, yikes...LOL, I do that also. Thanks Jim, enjoyed it as usual.

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  8 років тому

      +joel mccoin Thank you Joel.Now I have one clean tool.Oh no now I have to clean them all.Lol

    • @eddiemartinez265
      @eddiemartinez265 8 років тому

      +joel mccoin And it looked like a snap on?

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  8 років тому

      +Eddie Martinez Yep snap on

  • @beaupatterson1527
    @beaupatterson1527 7 років тому

    I have an 81 gmc k25 no start fuse box gets no power stator not engaging. Battery terminals are good. I can turn on head light but no start. It had no turn lights when i bought it wired up lights when i turned it to the right it started smokin

  • @brians.2435
    @brians.2435 8 років тому

    Great vid Jim! I had a truck that had a loose negative battery cable. sometimes I had to wiggle the cable back and forth to get it to start. easy fix!

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  8 років тому

      +Brian S. Thank you for watching and your input

  • @kristienordbye1154
    @kristienordbye1154 7 років тому

    hi Jim, I changed out bad alternator on my 2004 PT cruiser. changed battery, went to start, nothing, no crank, no clicking, no instruments, starter smoked, the wipers are on continuously even on off position, any ideas? I'm taking starter out to check it assuming I'll have to change it now

  • @CarlosSoto-vb4mb
    @CarlosSoto-vb4mb 3 роки тому

    What brand battery tester is that not the snap on

  • @slimslim3923
    @slimslim3923 3 роки тому

    Very good 👍 👏 👌. The only thing I'm wondering is did you charhe the customer diagnostic time while you were making the video and using both scan tools? You should have simulated that problem off the clock to make the video your customer just paid for. To me once you saw that the problem was the loose wire you should have cleaned the terminal tightened it up along with the loose nut that you found in the 90 degree connector and then did the simple test. That would have been a 30 minute job at most, but then again your wearing that NAPA cap so why not let the clock run and charge the customer right? How much was the cost for that extra long service, and I like how you gave your customer that idea of the boat load of cost. When in fact that simple service at a reputable shop would have at the most been $30 after all all you needed to do was tighten a nut. So again I ask what was the cost to your customer??? I bet we will all sleep good tonight listening to the crickets.

  • @anthonybigetonewilliams7298
    @anthonybigetonewilliams7298 6 років тому

    Thanks Jim

  • @lorenzoalmanza4765
    @lorenzoalmanza4765 4 роки тому

    Exelen. Information. Talk you Jim.

  • @dc5723
    @dc5723 8 років тому

    Great video Jim. What is the brand and model of that portable tester? Thanks and keep 'em coming.

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  8 років тому +1

      +RareDiamond Ching The tester is made by a company called midtronics model micro500

    • @dc5723
      @dc5723 8 років тому

      OK thanks

  • @rayalire1046
    @rayalire1046 5 років тому +1

    That great your an honest!!

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  5 років тому

      I'm happy to help. Watch for the next free tool giveaway coming soon.

  • @stevewarren3051
    @stevewarren3051 7 років тому +4

    Why in hell did you leave the battery cable loose during the testing!

    • @djlilclipz7072
      @djlilclipz7072 3 роки тому

      @Harry Dague I`m sure thats what he did lol get a grip

  • @kamalabbady6778
    @kamalabbady6778 8 років тому

    i had problem with my car kia rondo 2007 i was driving then the car starts loos the power when a push the gas after that i heard a strong noise coming frome the engine it was shaking after that the car stops its does crank or start can you tell me what was the problem thank you

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  8 років тому

      Your going to have to do some diagnostic work .Here is a few videos that may help. ua-cam.com/video/gNe8EzJQMCY/v-deo.html ,ua-cam.com/video/BqLyq2xfT_4/v-deo.html ,ua-cam.com/video/1L4nB2NdA0U/v-deo.html and ua-cam.com/video/ecLmYPcWipo/v-deo.html .Keep me posted.

  • @johnydub7346
    @johnydub7346 7 років тому

    yes the engine spin feel like want crank but doest like losing fuel

  • @dougjstl1
    @dougjstl1 6 років тому

    You can check the battery before you charge it with a capacity Tester the cap tester

  • @SteveRobReviews
    @SteveRobReviews 8 років тому +2

    OMG you stirred the baking soda with a wrench, wow what's the world coming to, ha I use them for stirring paint. LOL

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  8 років тому +1

      +STEVE ROB Yea I thought the worst that could happen is I would have a very clean wrench.Lol

    • @eddiemartinez265
      @eddiemartinez265 8 років тому

      +STEVE ROB Steve i could hear you yell all the way here on long island when he did that to the snap on wrench.

    • @SteveRobReviews
      @SteveRobReviews 8 років тому

      +Eddie Martinez haha what's the world coming too. LOL

    • @eddiemartinez265
      @eddiemartinez265 8 років тому

      The snap on truck wont stop there anymore jim will have to buy snap on from the underground!LOL.

  • @Krillekris
    @Krillekris 8 років тому

    Awesome video :-)

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  8 років тому

      +Krillekris Thank you for watching and your input.

  • @bill767667
    @bill767667 8 років тому

    great one jim

  • @wysetech2000
    @wysetech2000 8 років тому

    Well done, Jim. It makes your day when you almost make a customer do something in their pants. {:-) For what you made on the job you could visit Starbucks but you have the confidence of your customer for being honest.

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  8 років тому +1

      +wysetech2000 Yes you are correct .It is better to be honest..Starbucks not here we only get to drink the toilet water from the corner deli.Lol

    • @wysetech2000
      @wysetech2000 8 років тому

      We have Starbucks and Tim Hortons here. Toilet water...HaHaHa.

  • @ceceliagutierrez5121
    @ceceliagutierrez5121 8 років тому

    Ok I will try that and let u know

  • @mattcreator8480
    @mattcreator8480 8 років тому

    you left your takes of the closing statement :D

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  8 років тому

      +Matt Creator Thank you Matt I will correct it.

  • @john1240able
    @john1240able 8 років тому

    How many miles on this one Jim

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  8 років тому

      +john1240able Hi John this one had 77,000

  • @kevzyan2693
    @kevzyan2693 7 років тому

    hi Jim my Mazda mpv 2000 won't start and no light on dashboard as well..I jump start wrong yesterday but no spark happen

    • @hectorcastillo1239
      @hectorcastillo1239 7 років тому

      Kevz Yan i had the same problem with my civic.. did you end up finding out what the cause of your problem was by any chance?

    • @mustakimismailsafri7208
      @mustakimismailsafri7208 6 років тому

      same problem

  • @AngellynHoffman.23
    @AngellynHoffman.23 3 роки тому

    dodge nitro 2007 replaced the starter & alenator but ride wont start now

  • @ceceliagutierrez5121
    @ceceliagutierrez5121 8 років тому

    hi Jim I have a 01 nissan maximum don't click no lights won't start what suld I do

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  8 років тому

      If the car has no lights and will not crank the first thing to check is the battery and the battery connections.Keep me posted.

  • @rawbroccoli5547
    @rawbroccoli5547 5 років тому

    Car no power no lights. Everytime i try to jumpstart the car the lights any everything come on, but as soon take jumper cables of the car dies, no power again..any suggestions?

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  5 років тому

      Yes it sounds like the battery is not charging. You should have the charging system checked. Keep me posted.Thank you for watching . Don't forget to subscribe.

    • @rawbroccoli5547
      @rawbroccoli5547 5 років тому

      @@jimthecarguy just fixed it.. The battery terminal was loose

    • @Kenyanmade52
      @Kenyanmade52 4 роки тому

      Cam 816 same problem wit mines

  • @joebriggs9599
    @joebriggs9599 8 років тому

    Thanks Jim great tips.

  • @dougjstl1
    @dougjstl1 6 років тому

    Check the battery cable to see if it's loose check the wire on the starter to see if it's loose I can't believe you didn't try that first thing of all the customer could have been up and gone

  • @user-og9ms4oj2h
    @user-og9ms4oj2h 4 роки тому

    No start and test alternator

  • @whysoserious447
    @whysoserious447 5 років тому +2

    What was that strange nose this could be my problem with mine

    • @vincentortiz4077
      @vincentortiz4077 4 роки тому

      It was the gauge cluster acting crazy from the issue

  • @1theggy1
    @1theggy1 4 роки тому +1

    ok so no crank no start to test it u start the car..... thanx for the explanation but can u change the title lol

  • @B.E.Long.63
    @B.E.Long.63 8 років тому

    The battery connection is the first thing i would have checked, still costed her a couple hundred...

    • @jking1343
      @jking1343 8 років тому +1

      +Bill Long
      He knew it was the cable as soon as it was done charging. he checked the battery and alternator to assure that the customer didn't have any problems down the line. A thorough mechanic will save you money in the long run.

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  8 років тому

      +jking13 Thank you jking13

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  8 років тому

      +Bill Long.

  • @matthewacosta984
    @matthewacosta984 2 роки тому

    Them tires need changing

  • @farerse
    @farerse 7 років тому

    boston or NY accent??

    • @jimthecarguy
      @jimthecarguy  7 років тому

      New York but a fiend of mine said my accent is a Boston/New York accent

  • @Kadeem5603
    @Kadeem5603 2 роки тому

    Wtf is the problem?

  • @marke.8334
    @marke.8334 3 роки тому

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