Customers can never tell you the problem. They've gotta tell you a story. Lesson I learned working customer service, don't offer a solution till they finish talking because you don't know what the problem might be till they're done.
You crack me up! I love watching your videos. They are very informative and I like the fact that you work out the problem and not aim the parts cannon at it. Stay Safe!
LITERALLY WATCHED YOUR OLD VIDEO ON THIS AND TRIED IT ON MY 02 TRAILBLAZER AND IT STARTED RIGHT UP! AFTER MULTIPLE MECHANICS AND IT SITTING A YEAR WOWOW! THANK YOU!
Glad you are back with vids. I understand being to busy as I'm self employed also and sometimes that happens. Thanks for taking the time even though it's way after hours.
@@Blazer02LS My sons Ford Focus went through 3 in 5 years and less than 100K miles. First 2 were under warranty. My daughter had one of those GM recalled ones on her Chevy Impala years ago. Happens to the best of them.
@@wayned1807 "Happens to the best of them" you mentioned GM and Ford. Never heard of anything electrical going wrong on a Volvo or Toyota. My corrola has an interlock so worn the key doesn't stay in anymore (school car). Still starts first time everytime.
Long time viewer and love your stuff. You are the mechanics MECHANIC. Seriously. My GF had her Subaru to 2 shops. They quoted 4 hours of diagnostic time for a misfire. End result, 2 spark plugs replaced for $600. Nice work.
I had a similar problem back in the day and it was fixed with a new ignition switch installation.My mechanic told me to never have ANYTHING other than the ignition key on the key ring. He explained that ANY extra weight hanging on the key ring ( including the electronic accessory fob) acts like a hammer on the switch,as it swings like a pendulum at every bump and bounce, as you go down the road and really screws with the switch.I love your channel Eric and Mrs O . you folks are great.
You do a FANTASTIC service for us with your videos, THANK YOU. I just had a situation with my 04 Silverado with the no crank no start. I had a new GM starter so I put it in. Same problem no crank no start, so I jumped the solenoid and it ran but I had limp mode trying to drive it and I had no heater blower, ABS and Brake and engine lights all on. My scanner was acting crazy giving me a bunch of fault codes. I was ready to give in and take it to a shop. It is very cold now here in Oklahoma and I don’t have a garage. I decided one last time I checked every fuse that had anything to do with ignition. I found under the hood a 40 amp fuse that had blown as it should when my starter gave up. It had caused all of this fault codes on my Chevy. None of you guys mentioned that if your starter goes and you replace it check all fuses. Thank you again.
If you can do it, I can't do it. I don't have the tools and the equipment, nor the physical strength, so I pay others to do it for me. But, thanks to you and Scotty, I come prepared. Always great fun to watch you work, Eric!
I can appreciate that your gut told you that it was a bad ignition switch so you ordered one just in case but you also went through a thorough diagnostic procedure to verify it before actually replacing the part. So, some may say that the parts canon is in use here but it was more of a parts sniper rifle. Nice work.
Eric, I love how much you rail against being an automatic parts cannon and actually get down to the diagnostics--but when it is simple, you don't over-complicate the issue and get the part. That's the difference between a pro and a novice. Well done!
I think you just found the problem with my car not starting. I spent hours that turned into days trying to fix the no crank no start issue. I finally put in a push button hooked to the stater relay to start this pig. Oh, the local chev. dealer couldn't figure out what was wrong with it either, didn't charge me anything which I thought was very honest on their part. Thanks Eric, you're a dang genius..
BroMy car was just stranded in the middle of Rogers Arkansas I saw your video after attempting to fix the problem for 2 1/2 hours I karate chop my ignition and it turned on! You are the master.
Thank you for being such a comical teacher I am learning a lot. I am an electrical repair tech from the minivan plant in Windsor Ontario Canada and I repaired the dodge caravan and the new Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid. It is great to learn about other vehicles. Oh I am retired as of the end of this month so I need to learn all I can so I can help people get their vehicles running.
This is great. I know it's only a matter of time before my '06 4.2 Isuzu Ascender (think cousin Oliver of the trailblazer/envoy family) needs one of these. Good to know it's not a tough fix!
First, thanks for the vid, glad that the shop is doing well. Next, SMA needs to patent the Judo Chop Vehicle Ignition System (JCVIS trademarked) loved it a lot, probably more than I should have.
Hay Eric Big fan from Liverpool UK. Started working on my own car after watching your channel. Remember if I can do it you can do it slightly better. Thanks for posting.
@@donaldwyman5363 I use to keep a spare alternator and water pump in my 82 XD falcon, as they were notorious for failing. I even swapped out the water pump on side of highway once when it started leaking. Oh and the mandatory 1/2 a dozen spare door handles. Stupid cheap alloy door handles kept breaking. I ended up leaving the inside door trims off for easy swap out on driver side when they broke. Cars might have been basic back then, but they were damn easy to diagnose on the spot and replace.
2006 TBSS here. Besides the switch, I'd also recommend some rear air suspension leveling components (or zip ties), and a spare transmission shifter bushing (or a zip tie). I found a guy who makes an improved bushing (and not the crappy Dorman or similar ones) and bought those. Oh, hell, and I've had 6 transmissions, so keep a spare 4L70 and TC around and rebuild it at your own pace before you need it. Zip ties don't help there.
It has always amazed me that you have time for making videos, your business needs most of your time to keep on top of the constant customers. I don't mean you lie-down on top of your customers ha ha :-D
Yes eric ,the BCM is the PMM - power mode master . Power Mode The body control module (BCM) is the power mode master (PMM). Refer to Power Mode Description and Operation for more information. Serial Data Power Mode On vehicles that have several control modules connected by serial data circuits, one module is the power mode master (PMM). On this vehicle the PMM is the body control module (BCM). The BCM uses 3 signals from the ignition switch. These are the Ignition 0, Ignition 1, and Accessory. To determine the correct power mode the BCM uses: • The state of these signals • The sequence of switch closures received by the BCM • The status of the engine run flag
Funny how people pick on GM with out having a clue.. RUclips LS fest.. It's the biggest car event ever! There is one in Las Vegas and in kentucky every year. RUclips LSX Challenger. RUclips LS RAM. RUclips LS Lamborghini. RUclips LS Ferrari. RUclips k.p. mustang. RUclips LS vs coyote shoot out. RUclips stock bottom end record. RUclips LS 9 mustang. RUclips most patriotic turbo LS mustang. RUclips ls3 ranger. RUclips LS Winnebago. RUclips Wrangler JK LS. RUclips LS WRX. Why do so many engine builders prefer GM blocks?!?!?? Reading your comment makes you seem uneducated about vehicles... OH and FYi... RUclips Gale Banks killing a duramax.. Good day!!!
I hear you on running out of steam. My shop has been buried since May and for a little while, I was the only tech working there (the others either quit to collect Corona unemployment or just to be a douche). Just this week we are finally fully staffed again, so for the past 3 months I've been balancing the entire workload of a normally 3 tech shop on my shoulders. I'm exhausted and put all filming for my channel on hold for the meantime. Obviously keeping your shop profitable and your customers happy is professional priority number one, so don't worry too much about RUclips. All your loyal viewers will still be here when things get back to normal, whatever that is now.
So was having problems with mine not starting and so we checked starter and battery and then my husband did the judo chop and she started right up lol thanks for the help
Ok, so I’m watching this in the parking lot of my daughters gymnastics. I’m sitting in my 07 Trailblazer. The one in the video starts dinging and I start scrambling to see why my vehicle is dinging. May have to Judo chop it.
" You have to karate chop the steering column to start, which strangely enough is not one of the customer complaints" Absolutely hysterical 👍 There is so much of this case that is about experience and what Ivan calls the sniper rifle (rather than parts cannon). You've seen this problem so many times that it would be foolish not to order the inexpensive replacement part even before any in depth diagnosis, because you just know what the problem is.
Just chill out take a easy you know what you doing eat a ice cream and i still love your videos and keep safe out there and keep up the great work you do
Ooh, the Chevrolet chop start option. Fancy
Good grief, she had a hard time getting to the point. Burn out is real my friend, take a break and we will be here when your ready.
Travel safe my friend
Sometimes you need a breather from things, or at least the full plate of everything.
Customers can never tell you the problem. They've gotta tell you a story. Lesson I learned working customer service, don't offer a solution till they finish talking because you don't know what the problem might be till they're done.
"Here, at Mr. Moto's Car Repair and Sushi Parlor, we use nothing but the most traditional martial arts diagnostic techniques..."
@mrlpn2 I would expect nothing less
Whacks on! Wax off!
Samurai Automotive Repair Man. LOL
And serpentine belts made with nothing but the very finest organically grown Corinthian serpentine.
@@jussikuusela7345 oo
SHe works 50 percent of the time, every time
He slices! He dices! He judo-chops the FrailBlazer back to life!
Lol good one
But wait, there's more! (just pay a separate fee)
The longer and longer we talked...
...It doesn't start!!
Loved that, thanks Eric ya made my day!!
Only 2 hours after watching the video I had my car fixed. Thank you man I appreciate it.❤
You crack me up! I love watching your videos. They are very informative and I like the fact that you work out the problem and not aim the parts cannon at it. Stay Safe!
LITERALLY WATCHED YOUR OLD VIDEO ON THIS AND TRIED IT ON MY 02 TRAILBLAZER AND IT STARTED RIGHT UP! AFTER MULTIPLE MECHANICS AND IT SITTING A YEAR WOWOW! THANK YOU!
Glad you are back with vids. I understand being to busy as I'm self employed also and sometimes that happens. Thanks for taking the time even though it's way after hours.
A GM with a bad ignition switch? Who'd a thunk it? Great video as usual brother.
Never on a GM. LOL
@@Blazer02LS My sons Ford Focus went through 3 in 5 years and less than 100K miles. First 2 were under warranty. My daughter had one of those GM recalled ones on her Chevy Impala years ago. Happens to the best of them.
@@wayned1807 "Happens to the best of them" you mentioned GM and Ford. Never heard of anything electrical going wrong on a Volvo or Toyota. My corrola has an interlock so worn the key doesn't stay in anymore (school car). Still starts first time everytime.
Long time viewer and love your stuff. You are the mechanics MECHANIC. Seriously. My GF had her Subaru to 2 shops. They quoted 4 hours of diagnostic time for a misfire. End result, 2 spark plugs replaced for $600. Nice work.
So much gold in this video Eric. Keep them coming. We just had a few weeks like that about a month ago
I had a similar problem back in the day and it was fixed with a new ignition switch installation.My mechanic told me to never have ANYTHING other than the ignition key on the key ring. He explained that ANY extra weight hanging on the key ring ( including the electronic accessory fob) acts like a hammer on the switch,as it swings like a pendulum at every bump and bounce, as you go down the road and really screws with the switch.I love your channel Eric and Mrs O . you folks are great.
Thank you SMA. Your helping me be a better mechanic. Thumbs up.
My face when the judo chop actually started the car- 😲
Wish I knew that 12 months ago when my dad and I got stuck 50 miles away from home with no tools and a freaking TB that doesn’t want to start!
Mine still won’t start lol
You do a FANTASTIC service for us with your videos, THANK YOU. I just had a situation with my 04 Silverado with the no crank no start. I had a new GM starter so I put it in. Same problem no crank no start, so I jumped the solenoid and it ran but I had limp mode trying to drive it and I had no heater blower, ABS and Brake and engine lights all on. My scanner was acting crazy giving me a bunch of fault codes. I was ready to give in and take it to a shop. It is very cold now here in Oklahoma and I don’t have a garage. I decided one last time I checked every fuse that had anything to do with ignition. I found under the hood a 40 amp fuse that had blown as it should when my starter gave up. It had caused all of this fault codes on my Chevy. None of you guys mentioned that if your starter goes and you replace it check all fuses. Thank you again.
I really enjoy watching you problem solve. Great vid!
What in the hell? Just when you thought you'd seen it all in 2020, we now have 'judo chop to start' systems! lol Thanks Dr. O!
Is the Judo Chop GM’s version of push button start?
😅😅 they were way ahead of their time LOL 😂
It's a theft deterrent feature, obviously.
@@GrandPrix46 replaced switch still have no start and dash lights but check engine light on 2004 4.2 chevy trailblazer
yes we need more videos from you and Mrs. O. ur guys interaction is awsome...
I’m not easily amused... Ever! But judo chopping made my day!! Have a great week everyone. Thanks SMA! Much appreciated. 😊
I love how you turn and talk to the camera even when you are not in the shot. (It) lets me know you love us!
❤️
That’s love right there. Just like when pops taugh... never mind.
Doesn't sound like Ronna has slowed things down too much for ya Mr. O. Keeping customers happy during a pandemic, now that's a blessing
If you can do it, I can't do it. I don't have the tools and the equipment, nor the physical strength, so I pay others to do it for me. But, thanks to you and Scotty, I come prepared. Always great fun to watch you work, Eric!
Love your videos.. good to find humor in the chaos sometimes. 👍🏼
Enjoyed your video. You have a great sense of humor which make it a pleasure to watch. Thanks for your knowledge.
I can appreciate that your gut told you that it was a bad ignition switch so you ordered one just in case but you also went through a thorough diagnostic procedure to verify it before actually replacing the part. So, some may say that the parts canon is in use here but it was more of a parts sniper rifle. Nice work.
I don't think you understand the meaning of "parts cannon".
“Flush this toilet” my new favorite 😂
I ve Just started to see the vídeo now but the judo chop Just made my day😂😂😂😂... You the Best Eric
Eric, I love how much you rail against being an automatic parts cannon and actually get down to the diagnostics--but when it is simple, you don't over-complicate the issue and get the part. That's the difference between a pro and a novice. Well done!
Step 1: Gather information. Step 2: Attempt to recreate problem. Step 3: Formulate hypothesis. Step 4: Karate chop steering column....wait, what??!
I think you just found the problem with my car not starting. I spent hours that turned into days trying to fix the no crank no start issue. I finally put in a push button hooked to the stater relay to start this pig. Oh, the local chev. dealer couldn't figure out what was wrong with it either, didn't charge me anything which I thought was very honest on their part. Thanks Eric, you're a dang genius..
We all need you guys. I'm running out of old vid to watch)))
I hear Eric uses the same technique on the juke box down at Arnold's Drive in.
Thank you Dr. Eric O. No worries brother. Get rested and take care of family time brother. Have a blessed and safe week to you and your family.
BroMy car was just stranded in the middle of Rogers Arkansas I saw your video after attempting to fix the problem for 2 1/2 hours I karate chop my ignition and it turned on! You are the master.
Two firsts for me....
- judo ignition module
- Eric O early parts order
Thanks for the video Eric. You are appreciated!
The chop got me laughing pretty good after a long hard day thanks man
You are the most honest mechanic I’ve ever seen. Nicely done sir!
Sat Sonic
I second that.......
nice work, great info on how it all works,your video really help me alot
Thank you for being such a comical teacher I am learning a lot. I am an electrical repair tech from the minivan plant in Windsor Ontario Canada and I repaired the dodge caravan and the new Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid. It is great to learn about other vehicles. Oh I am retired as of the end of this month so I need to learn all I can so I can help people get their vehicles running.
This is great. I know it's only a matter of time before my '06 4.2 Isuzu Ascender (think cousin Oliver of the trailblazer/envoy family) needs one of these. Good to know it's not a tough fix!
Cud watch these videos all day Eric
U are awsome at wat u do man
Similar problem that I had to my truck is not starting Chevrolet LT trailblazer 2006 Very good information and diagnostics you gave thank you
Yes, we do need you!! Keep em coming!!
Eric, always learning from you, great video !!
First, thanks for the vid, glad that the shop is doing well. Next, SMA needs to patent the Judo Chop Vehicle Ignition System (JCVIS trademarked) loved it a lot, probably more than I should have.
Thank you for share the valuable info of your video. You saved my life. Thanks again.
thank you sir. you saved me a tow bill and a missed day at work.
Welcome back you are the best
I had a 2004 and had the same problem. The dealer couldn't find the solution so I traded it in for a Tahoe. Best car/truck I ever had.
Gotta Love You & Family: you Two are the Best!
This was the BEST video bar none on youtube !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ordered a new ignition switch today for my trailblazer. Preventative maintenance for the winter. Keep the vid's coming, love it
Nice to see you again love the video as usual take care of yourself and take a break when needed hope everyone is well see you soon judo chop 😂
I was thinking the owner is a black belt and the Karate chop is his anti theft system 🤔 and Eric just broke it😂 another good video Thanks Eric👍
Hay Eric Big fan from Liverpool UK. Started working on my own car after watching your channel. Remember if I can do it you can do it slightly better. Thanks for posting.
Just got off work at 2am. Time to drink some beer and watch SMA
Thank you so much ... u saved us time and money....
Nice one Eric, karate chopping the dashboard to start the car, now thats a new one😲. Usually, its a 2lb club hammer on the starter motor!😂
For what it is worth Eric I'm praying for ya.
Stay well!
You are awesome 👏🏼
This worked perfectly
Thank you for saving me from a BORING WEDNESDAY!
Nice job. Easy peasy as you say . Wish they were all that easy!!
I got a spare switch in my center console and tools to switch it out. On my 3rd one at 115k on an 07 trailblazer ss.
LOL
Some keep spare bulbs. Some keep spare belts. But buddy keeps a spare ignition switch. That’s awesome haha
@@donaldwyman5363 I use to keep a spare alternator and water pump in my 82 XD falcon, as they were notorious for failing. I even swapped out the water pump on side of highway once when it started leaking. Oh and the mandatory 1/2 a dozen spare door handles. Stupid cheap alloy door handles kept breaking. I ended up leaving the inside door trims off for easy swap out on driver side when they broke. Cars might have been basic back then, but they were damn easy to diagnose on the spot and replace.
2006 TBSS here. Besides the switch, I'd also recommend some rear air suspension leveling components (or zip ties), and a spare transmission shifter bushing (or a zip tie). I found a guy who makes an improved bushing (and not the crappy Dorman or similar ones) and bought those. Oh, hell, and I've had 6 transmissions, so keep a spare 4L70 and TC around and rebuild it at your own pace before you need it. Zip ties don't help there.
@@blautens im on shocks and springs.
👍Wish all mechanics were as good with cars and people as you! Integrity number one 👍🇺🇸
Nice. All it needed was training the customer on just where to judo chop the steering column!
Very Infomative. Thanks
Thanks for the help. Great information
It has always amazed me that you have time for making videos, your business needs most of your time to keep on top of the constant customers.
I don't mean you lie-down on top of your customers ha ha :-D
I’ve had these same problems with my 06 trailblazer and when I did the judo chop to start it, of course it worked. Laughed my ass off 😂😂😂😂
Yes eric ,the BCM is the PMM - power mode master .
Power Mode
The body control module (BCM) is the power mode master (PMM). Refer to Power Mode Description and Operation for more information.
Serial Data Power Mode
On vehicles that have several control modules connected by serial data circuits, one module is the power mode master (PMM). On this vehicle the PMM is the body control module (BCM). The BCM uses 3 signals from the ignition switch. These are the Ignition 0, Ignition 1, and Accessory.
To determine the correct power mode the BCM uses:
• The state of these signals
• The sequence of switch closures received by the BCM
• The status of the engine run flag
Eric O,Best Automotive diagnostic channel
You are correct Eric, we need you :) Thanks for the video
"Welcome Back to The South Main Auto Channel". Dont worry Eric, I will do that bit for you :-)
Nice vid, I have one with 155k and no electrical problems and if it does not start someday I will give the chop a try.
awesome videos , thanks for the info.
"Judo Chop!" I'm still laughing.
Remember customer, at GM, we don"t charge any extra for our poor quality electrical components and wiring.😎
Funny how people pick on GM with out having a clue..
RUclips LS fest.. It's the biggest car event ever! There is one in Las Vegas and in kentucky every year.
RUclips LSX Challenger.
RUclips LS RAM.
RUclips LS Lamborghini.
RUclips LS Ferrari.
RUclips k.p. mustang.
RUclips LS vs coyote shoot out.
RUclips stock bottom end record.
RUclips LS 9 mustang.
RUclips most patriotic turbo LS mustang.
RUclips ls3 ranger.
RUclips LS Winnebago.
RUclips Wrangler JK LS.
RUclips LS WRX.
Why do so many engine builders prefer GM blocks?!?!??
Reading your comment makes you seem uneducated about vehicles...
OH and FYi... RUclips Gale Banks killing a duramax..
Good day!!!
I hear you on running out of steam. My shop has been buried since May and for a little while, I was the only tech working there (the others either quit to collect Corona unemployment or just to be a douche). Just this week we are finally fully staffed again, so for the past 3 months I've been balancing the entire workload of a normally 3 tech shop on my shoulders. I'm exhausted and put all filming for my channel on hold for the meantime. Obviously keeping your shop profitable and your customers happy is professional priority number one, so don't worry too much about RUclips. All your loyal viewers will still be here when things get back to normal, whatever that is now.
Raisin' that mechanical pimp hand on the T-Blazer.
Lol
Gotta keep your switches in line.
After all this time this video is on point!
So was having problems with mine not starting and so we checked starter and battery and then my husband did the judo chop and she started right up lol thanks for the help
Ok, so I’m watching this in the parking lot of my daughters gymnastics. I’m sitting in my 07 Trailblazer. The one in the video starts dinging and I start scrambling to see why my vehicle is dinging. May have to Judo chop it.
" You have to karate chop the steering column to start, which strangely enough is not one of the customer complaints" Absolutely hysterical 👍 There is so much of this case that is about experience and what Ivan calls the sniper rifle (rather than parts cannon). You've seen this problem so many times that it would be foolish not to order the inexpensive replacement part even before any in depth diagnosis, because you just know what the problem is.
Thank you very much. I spent $600 until I saw your video thank you....
That’s one I’d leave broken. That judo chop thing is an awesome way to start a car, awesome security feature too.
Another entertaining video. Sure looks like you are putting in long hours so thanks for the video.
The "Shadow Knows".......Rick, lurking in the shadows, ....great job, as always....
Your the best. We will take your videos when you can.
Thx bud, u may be very fast and knowledgeable!! To be continued;)
Gotta love them Chevys!
Nice job and video
Good informative video
We had a 2007 Trailblazer.. it was practically rebuilt..spent many hours in the shop..thankfully we traded it this year!
Not to be weird or anything, but listening to you whispering/ mumbling to yourself is oddly soothing for me. Dead serious.
The number and letter ,from the scan tool ,it's too small, but great teaching,and great video, thank you Mr Eric👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👋👋👋👋✌
Mr O you're so funny lol I laughed so hard at your frantic judo chops
Just chill out take a easy you know what you doing eat a ice cream and i still love your videos and keep safe out there and keep up the great work you do