Engine hot A/C turned off. How to temp fix it on the fly

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  • Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
  • Late 2000s chevys all seem to share this issue and here is how to pull over, fix it, and keep trucking.

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  • @layt6342
    @layt6342 2 года назад +62

    Man if only all videos were this straight forward and actually helped the world would be perfect. Thanks man

    • @Crazy07J
      @Crazy07J 3 месяца назад

      For real!!! Great stuff man!

  • @BlueFoxGamesYT
    @BlueFoxGamesYT Месяц назад +3

    Thanks man! This problem just occured recently on my '08 silverado and it has just been sitting for the past couple days. didnt know if it was because it has been over 100+ degrees these past few days or if its just because its old, but hopefully this little trick will help me long enough to go to orileys and get a diagnostics scanner. You are a life saver man, thanks so much!

  • @pavlo92leta
    @pavlo92leta Месяц назад +2

    Voila!
    My big THANK to you, man!
    It did fix my 2011 Chevy Silverado.
    The only thing, i have to disconnect a battery, just negative, to reset a computer and clear the message. All works now!
    Many blessings!

  • @martingonzales2101
    @martingonzales2101 14 дней назад

    I might add to brush the fuse ends to clean off any corrosion. The fix worked for me.
    Whenever I pull a fuse I use a small copper or brass brush to clean the metal inserts.
    It’s saved me money and time on many occasions.
    Thanks for leading me in the right direction
    Worked like a charm on my 2008 Silverado

  • @maxwellholmquist7057
    @maxwellholmquist7057 3 месяца назад +2

    Hey guy, you saved my ass right before family vacation. Fuse pull worked, and I got the ecm reset without the programming. Awesone sauce. Thank you.

  • @futureslex.2274
    @futureslex.2274 11 месяцев назад +5

    Thank you! My 2010 Chevy Impala is a piece of trash! It always gives me problems. This time I was lucky to find your video! 185,000 miles and running 🥂

  • @solomonthomas2129
    @solomonthomas2129 2 года назад +14

    Bro thank you so much, this solution worked for me and ended 6 months of very confusing car problems. Thank you man for the blessing

  • @user-vr6md5nm3e
    @user-vr6md5nm3e 11 месяцев назад +7

    You are the best! You saved me hundreds of dollars which I don't have and in this economy money is tight. A huge thank you!!!

  • @West2North
    @West2North 2 года назад +7

    Thanks. Resetting the ECM fixed my 2010 Sierra.
    Fans started acting up this week and temp guage showing COLD. Same display, Engine HOT AC turned OFF. Saturday today, pulled out my OBD scanner but it's so old, it doesn't even work any more. Got a better one on sale and plugged it in. Got a P0128 code saying Coolant Thermostat. I already knew it wasn't the thermostat because I did the rad hose check and the coolant reservoir was cold. Started looking online and found this vid. Here I thought it was the temp sending unit and just wanted to confirm. So glad it was as easy as this.

  • @tristram0073
    @tristram0073 10 месяцев назад +3

    Freaking life saver, I have literally just replaced my radiator so I was fully ready to return it to a mechanic in order to get a diagnosis. Just saved me a 100$ fuse fix 😂

  • @mikelittle9143
    @mikelittle9143 Год назад +11

    Driving into work this morning my truck did exactly this... I stopped at a local mechanic about a mile away and everything looked fine to him. He said to google the problem. Your fix was the first article I saw. I'll have to try it when I go back to my truck. Thank you!!!

    • @diegoqwe4864
      @diegoqwe4864 Год назад

      ME AS WELL! I came back to say thank bro ily

    • @abdulmawlaarrabee5003
      @abdulmawlaarrabee5003 Год назад

      Is this really solving the problem?
      My GMC have this error since 2 months and it cost me so far more than $700 and not yet resolved!

    • @pre4122
      @pre4122 5 месяцев назад

      There is a much more permanent solution. Stop buying American cars. Problem solved. American car manufacturers have all the data they need to make vehicles using parts they know will last. Yet they continue building them using parts they know will fail. For example, every single Chevy Blazer / S-10 will have the fuel pump fail. It’s expensive and difficult to replace. This was the only car in my entire life that I ever had to replace this part on. The new part is over $350 and only comes with a one year warranty because Chevy KNOWS it’s a junk part. But they don’t care. They are also notorious for bad ball joints. For decades, Dodge has been putting their 2.7L engine in cars, they even used them in Dodge Chargers. These are the worst engines ever made and Dodge is WELL aware of it. But they are STILL using them. The passages in the block are too narrow for the oil to flow through it. The best solution is to actually rebuild the motor and the person who does it can widen those passages. And they recommend ignore the manufacturer and only using non synthetic oil (10W30) and changing your oil every 2,000 miles or you risk blowing the motor. I could go on and on. So it’s best to just stop buying American cars until they can build cars that last, instead of cars that LOOK good. Honda and Toyota are FAR superior. Sorry not sorry.

  • @jesseaguilar8758
    @jesseaguilar8758 2 года назад +45

    Hey guys I saw plenty of videos of this problem. I have a 2013 Chevy Silverado work truck with a 4.3L. To keep long story short I had same issue. I replaced thermostat and coolant temperature sensor with Advance auto parts products to fix the problem, and it did but only for 2 days. As I was driving on the highway the message came back. The permanent fix is to replace the thermostat with a AC Delco brand. I have absolutely no clue why the aftermarket thermostat doesn’t fix the issue but I can guarantee the OEM thermostat does the trick. Going a couple of weeks and a couple of hundred miles under the new ac delco thermostat and issue has not come back. Hopefully it stays that way.

    • @LN-ph8oz
      @LN-ph8oz Год назад +1

      No work for me.

    • @joelopez8965
      @joelopez8965 Год назад

      Did it work?

    • @jesseaguilar8758
      @jesseaguilar8758 Год назад +1

      @@joelopez8965 10 months and has yet to fail for me. AC delco thermostat is the way to go

    • @jesseaguilar8758
      @jesseaguilar8758 Год назад

      @HECTOR JUNIOR yes sir still to this day I haven’t had a issue

    • @ileanarincon2485
      @ileanarincon2485 Год назад +1

      Hello I had the same issue I changed the temp sensor and the thermostat at local parts store it didn’t work they kept resetting it but 24 hours later had same message I was about to give up til I read your post and went to my local Chevy dealer and bought original parts and finally got this problem resolved. Thank you for your comment 😊

  • @ScaffoldBuilder
    @ScaffoldBuilder Месяц назад +1

    I know a lot about cars, but I keep learning more. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

  • @rexosteen5451
    @rexosteen5451 Год назад +2

    I'm thankful there are people like you who help people like me. There is a lot of selfishness out there, but also loving people, too.

  • @alexsomething1257
    @alexsomething1257 2 месяца назад +1

    I absolutely love you, thank you for the help, was thinking I did something wrong after replacing the coolant hose connect but turns out it was simply that, a really quick fix appreciate it!

  • @samplyons
    @samplyons 2 года назад +4

    Wow, thanks! Like most people I was ready to buy a new sending unit. Saved me a day in a hot truck! God Bless!

  • @bobpospick1649
    @bobpospick1649 Год назад +6

    Thank you, thank you, thank you! A simple fix that got us on the road again.

  • @cshowah1241
    @cshowah1241 Год назад +3

    Perfect fix! God blessed you with a brain and you used it! Amen!

  • @charisdean1832
    @charisdean1832 Год назад +2

    Thank you!! My AC gave out in 100° weather and this hack fixed it.

  • @markvirgo9833
    @markvirgo9833 2 года назад +14

    Wow
    Here I am thinking that I had to go and replace the thermostat or the temperature sensor.
    I pulled the fuse as instructed waited for 20 seconds and the temperature gauge was back in action.
    Great video thanks God bless. 🙏

  • @rachelstorm3653
    @rachelstorm3653 9 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you thank you so much for this video! Although the fuse box cover was a pain to get off, removing the fuse and putting it back in fixed the issue! Lifesaver!

  • @MiamiDrone13
    @MiamiDrone13 28 дней назад

    Thank you!!! Just changed my radiator, and I thought my system needed to be burped been on it for hours, was about to replace thermostat and sensor! Thank you!!

  • @ef5410
    @ef5410 Год назад +2

    Thank you so much!!!! I don't know much at all about vehicles.. I was ready to pay a mechanic! And this only took a few seconds !!

  • @railburner3854
    @railburner3854 10 месяцев назад +2

    ❤. Great help, knowledge and tip. I was skeptical. But, guess what. Easiest fix I’ve ever done. Cured the engine hot/AC off fault and temperature gauge works perfectly. Cadillac STS 4.6. Big thumbs up and thank you. 👍 😃

  • @terridavison9979
    @terridavison9979 7 дней назад +1

    Is there a follow up video for a permanent fix? This worked like a charm! Thank you.

  • @paulinepeluso3127
    @paulinepeluso3127 Год назад +3

    Seriously!!! You’re a lifesaver, I was leaving the supermarket at 9 pm when this happened to me. Worked like a charm!!! So thankful!

  • @kdcustomwoodworking
    @kdcustomwoodworking Год назад

    Just did the fix on my Van had a temperature senor ready , your fix worked . Good video saving the world by keeping old vehicles out of junk yard

  • @user-bg9cl3pe4v
    @user-bg9cl3pe4v Год назад +7

    This worked like a dream! One question though, should I expect it to happen again in the future?

  • @marleeguy
    @marleeguy 2 года назад +3

    worked on my 2008 Pontiac Torrent thank you so much this saved me a lot of money!

  • @chronicfatigue5416
    @chronicfatigue5416 Год назад +7

    Thanks for this. It worked on my work vehicle. It always happens when it's cold outside. As far as a permanent fix, it seems that sensors or wiring couldn't be the issue, as resetting the ECU would only result in a very temporary fix. As soon as it sees that problem, it would come back in. Bad ECU or programming, perhaps?

  • @how2boomer411
    @how2boomer411 Год назад +3

    Thanks so much. I was not even going to begin to try and change out my own thermostat. Luckily this simple fix worked and thanks for the easy to follow video!

  • @jasonrichardson4008
    @jasonrichardson4008 3 месяца назад

    Bro.. thank you so much .. that board lit up when I was about 30 miles away from home. I was like wtf.. followed your advice and no issues.

  • @KerenSaucedo-iy2ru
    @KerenSaucedo-iy2ru 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you love how you were to the point without missing any detail !

  • @anthonysbbc
    @anthonysbbc Год назад

    Yooooo this worked for my Chevy Equinox 2009!!!
    For months it’s been like this and just to think that simply reseating the fuse brought my gauge back to normal! Super grateful!!

  • @Sinaloa714
    @Sinaloa714 3 месяца назад

    This is no joke this actually works I just got done doing this and my gauge is working again and my AC is on point thanks for the video!

  • @kellysoo8615
    @kellysoo8615 Год назад +2

    Wow, thank you Sir! You taught me to solve this problem for my dad on his Chevy Silverado.

  • @nigelhall6793
    @nigelhall6793 2 года назад +4

    this just fixed my 2009 chevy Thank you

  • @fatbastardwithabeard
    @fatbastardwithabeard 10 месяцев назад +7

    Typically, a P0128 code will be associated with this issue. That code is usually related to a thermostat not closing properly to allow the engine to get to operating temperature consistently. The PCM logic will eventually set the ‘engine hot’ warning. Removing the fuse resets the PCM. At some point, the root cause of the problem needs addressed.

    • @CreativeMechanic
      @CreativeMechanic  8 месяцев назад +2

      You are correct. However I have not had this issue return since this day 3 years ago

    • @1Mhnd
      @1Mhnd 3 месяца назад

      @@CreativeMechanicsame here

  • @mackenzieparker932
    @mackenzieparker932 Год назад +1

    Thank you so much! I have no idea how to fixed cars. This fixed my problem immediately. I really appreciate the help

  • @FURMANband
    @FURMANband Год назад +2

    This helped me today with my Buick Lucerne 2010, the fuse box was under the backseat but it worked

  • @geovannyamaya6565
    @geovannyamaya6565 2 года назад +2

    This help me a lot everyday for like 4 months I finally got fix my problems was the mass air flow sensor it was burn

  • @jamesguralski5156
    @jamesguralski5156 2 года назад +3

    Thanks man this quick fix got me out of a jam I started to wig out

  • @johnfourniner2769
    @johnfourniner2769 Год назад

    I bought the fan relay thermostat and coolant, thankgod I came across your video before I took it apart I have a 2010 gmc sierra thank you much your a life saver

  • @larrybanks3080
    @larrybanks3080 Месяц назад

    Awesome I replaced coolant sensor didn't fix so I tried this my AC is fixed thank you

  • @robertouellette2055
    @robertouellette2055 Год назад

    WTF! That actually worked! Same exact problem with my 2010 Buick Lacrosse. Unplugged ECM-BATT fuse, plugged it back in and...voila! Problem solved! Awsome! Saved me a whole lot of work. Thanks.

  • @santiagofrancisco1092
    @santiagofrancisco1092 Год назад +5

    This really helped me out I was stressing out thinking this n that n all along it was this thanks man really appreciate ur teachings ur da man wit da plan 💪🏽💯🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @TroyPotter-qr7bs
    @TroyPotter-qr7bs 5 месяцев назад

    Damn, you saved the day with this video! Thank you! Your explanation was flawless, and it worked perfectly for us on a trip miles away from home. Thanks!

  • @chitownbanging7497
    @chitownbanging7497 2 года назад +2

    Just happened to my 08 Silverado did what you said worked perfect thank you bro

  • @phillipmoore8531
    @phillipmoore8531 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for the video! Glad it was something simple this time for me. I just replaced the radiator so I thought it was something worse but car works normal after resetting the fuse 😊

  • @dustinmoyer7309
    @dustinmoyer7309 2 года назад +2

    Thank you sooo much. I'm not mechanically inclined but I did this myself! Thanks again!

  • @JoshuaPabst1776
    @JoshuaPabst1776 2 года назад +4

    Thank you my brother! God bless you

  • @bigdave3958
    @bigdave3958 2 года назад +2

    Man you rock fixed my problem ! But going to flush the system and new thermostat. Your bad to the bone my man !!

  • @corrineerkamps3235
    @corrineerkamps3235 2 года назад +1

    I just did this with my 2008 Avalanche and it worked ..thanks so much

  • @Devocional365am
    @Devocional365am 7 месяцев назад

    I have to thank you. Blessings brother. I was really worried and I have no idea how i got to your video. Thank you again

  • @titan110
    @titan110 Год назад

    Thank you so much, saved our summer trips with this awesome trick, similar issues but with my 2014 Holden Captiva LS

  • @DaGamingNeighbor
    @DaGamingNeighbor Год назад +2

    Saved me so much stress time and money thank you!

  • @Hausofcritters
    @Hausofcritters Год назад +1

    apparently these late 2000s chevys have a lot of sensor issues! I’ve been dealing with this problem on and off for about 2 years, praying this works when I make it home to try it out.. it’s 85 degrees and Louisiana humid out today 🥵

    • @Hausofcritters
      @Hausofcritters Год назад +3

      Update: it freaking worked and I am indebted to you sir

  • @jesselyon3791
    @jesselyon3791 Год назад +6

    This was super helpful. Is there a permanent solution video?

  • @Omar-wi1ku
    @Omar-wi1ku Год назад +1

    Very much appreciated.. I have fixed the problem now 🎉🎉🎉.

  • @davem2882
    @davem2882 Год назад

    Thank a lot. Couldn't have figured it out without this video. I thought it was the thermostat. 😜

  • @susanmeyer9094
    @susanmeyer9094 2 года назад +7

    I have this issue in my 2008 Pontiac Montana. I have replaced the temp sensor twice. Pulled the fuse and tada! All good. For a little while. I would love to know if anyone has found a more permanent solution.

  • @matthewwallace3768
    @matthewwallace3768 2 года назад +1

    It happened to me just now watched your video now its working fine thanks

  • @GameDeveloper1
    @GameDeveloper1 2 года назад +1

    It helped my Chevy Cruze 2012. Thanks for sharing!

  • @elshowdelpape4445
    @elshowdelpape4445 2 года назад +1

    Thank you 🙏🏼
    I just fix my a/c
    After watch your Video
    I thought was the Temperature sensor🤷🏻‍♂️i was wrong.. it's ok
    It's was just $35.00

  • @TammySzombathy
    @TammySzombathy Год назад +4

    I has this same thing happen. We changed the coolant temperature sensor. And that did not fix the problem. Then I found your video and it worked. I was wondering what is the permanent fix for the problem?

    • @laker42
      @laker42 5 месяцев назад

      I wondered as well. Any feedback on the permanent fix? I didn't see a follow up video

  • @1Mhnd
    @1Mhnd 3 месяца назад

    hello friend, it happened with my 2014 GMC Yukon once and never happened again , the reason was the OEM thermostat I just installed stuck open once for some reason and made the engine stay cooler than normal temperature for a while that triggered that message , once I was that message I pulled over, shut down the engine and checked the hoses and started the engine again

  • @ronfinney4659
    @ronfinney4659 6 месяцев назад

    Totally worked thanks i change sensor and thermostat for nothing thanks dude

  • @KnuckleRacketMan
    @KnuckleRacketMan 9 месяцев назад +2

    thanks man this helped me out big time but what would be the permanent fix?

  • @whip2779
    @whip2779 Год назад +1

    Im not going to lie I’m very thankful for this video but now im pissed 😡 cause i paid 358$ to get this issue fixed but it still happened make’s me feel like i got a raw deal & my money took

  • @waynesmith3879
    @waynesmith3879 Год назад +1

    Fantastic, fixed my problem. Great job

  • @janetwebb6869
    @janetwebb6869 Месяц назад

    It's been two years since you published this video, or longer? I just found it. We have a means to temporarily clear the code, but I'm here to ask if you ever looked into it further to figure out a permanent fix, as you stated at the end of the video. It gets old to constantly try to reset it. Just hoping. We've attempted several suggestions from youtube videos...no luck so far. First, was two different attempts to replace the thermostat and flush the coolant. Tonight, we replaced a fan control / relay in that same box you were into in this video. Looked like it was gonna work, but nope. Less than an hour of driving and it sent the code again, turning off the AC.

  • @ricky5760
    @ricky5760 2 года назад

    Thank you again it worked on my 2008 Impala the light went off and temp gauge worked again

    • @LyleStyle87
      @LyleStyle87 Год назад

      Has it come back? I'm still waiting on his permanent fix video

  • @tylermoser6706
    @tylermoser6706 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for your service! Fixed

  • @actionjksn
    @actionjksn 10 месяцев назад

    This was a great tutorial but the problem was the little chart on my cover did not even resemble my fuse layout and after trying two different fuses I apparently did not find the right one.
    Fortunately if you can't figure out which fuse it is there is another way, and that is to disconnect the battery for about 10 or 20 seconds. It does the same thing.

  • @jayomuzikworld
    @jayomuzikworld 4 месяца назад

    Thank you bro. You just saved me some money

  • @marinacarrango6173
    @marinacarrango6173 Год назад

    I have a 2019 Chevy Colorado that does this without the check engine light. The fuse looks good, I’ve been looking for the next video on how to fix it.

  • @CRSolarice
    @CRSolarice 2 месяца назад

    Hi. I appreciate the help with this issue because I had a this situation with my 2008 Impala. I wonder if the thermostat was just temp stuck or something. The overheat messages went away but my AC still didn't work. I'm looking forward to resetting the ECM with your fuse technique but also was just curious if you ever did the video about a more in depth examination, etc. I looked but maybe you didn't find the time or correct situation to do a video. Is there another video in your profile that I missed? Thanks.

  • @jaimecalderon4373
    @jaimecalderon4373 7 месяцев назад

    THANK YOU VERY MUCH THE LAST TIME IT DID THAT I CHANGED THERMOSTAT AND IT FIXED IT I DID IT TODAY BUT NOTHING HAPPEN SO I DID WHAT U SAY AND IT WORKS👍

  • @ericholbrook540
    @ericholbrook540 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the tip! Worked like a charm.

  • @zack2chat812
    @zack2chat812 Год назад

    This fixed it! Thank you for this temporary fix

  • @Gawfern
    @Gawfern Год назад +1

    nailed it, thanks for solving my problem.

  • @2ndchaptr
    @2ndchaptr Год назад +14

    Thanks this worked for my 2010 GMC Sierra. Did you ever post the permanent fix? Thank you 😊

  • @georgechandler3880
    @georgechandler3880 Год назад +2

    Thanks man! I subbed just because of this video. Gave it a like also.

  • @Staypony
    @Staypony 2 года назад +8

    Can you do a follow up video with your permanent fix? I’ve been naming my head with this issue for the last 8 months, replaced the thermostat, sensor and connector wire with no luck

    • @CreativeMechanic
      @CreativeMechanic  2 года назад +1

      Same here, I’m thinking now that it may be an issue with the water pump. I know the pump is working, but I’ve heard there’s a point when the output pressure is too low it will cause this…. I haven’t had the issue again since the video. Good luck. Intermittent problems are always the biggest hassle to troubleshoot

    • @amberedmunds8869
      @amberedmunds8869 2 года назад

      I've had this exact same issue on a 2012 GMC Acadia and the mechanic said there was a short in the wire between the coolant temperature sensor harness and where it goes all the way back to the computer.

    • @independentinstallations8419
      @independentinstallations8419 Год назад

      @@amberedmunds8869 ive been fighting this on my 2012 Acadia now for months with no luck. Ive replaced the sensor twice and recently did the water pump and thought it was fixed but one month later it came back. Im now going to look into this wire and hope that I can see something with that ?/ thanks for the info

  • @OwnLaneTre
    @OwnLaneTre 10 месяцев назад

    this worked for my 13 impala thank u so much 🙏🏽

  • @user-kr2yg1mq7b
    @user-kr2yg1mq7b 8 месяцев назад

    Awesome video it did actually work I was about to change my temperature sensor

  • @2point..0
    @2point..0 2 месяца назад

    Hello @Creative Mechanic, that same ting happened to me and I did and had to it more than once, and it was solved just temporarily, did you happen to do a follow-up video??? I have a 2008 chevy Equinox with a 3.4 engine...Thank you!!!

  • @samtheman63-uy6vs
    @samtheman63-uy6vs 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks this video was very helpful, can you post one for a permanent fix to this problem

  • @dhoward8184
    @dhoward8184 10 месяцев назад

    This tip saved me today. Thank you!

  • @JanklordEmperor
    @JanklordEmperor 3 месяца назад

    Did the trick good work man

  • @Mystic1368
    @Mystic1368 9 месяцев назад

    Hello sir I am watching this video the first time I have a 2011 GMC terrain I've had three motor overalls in the year that I've owned it and I would like to learn more about why I don't have the great big giant control module that's probably $300 the big major one and I have none of my control fan modules and I don't have any water pump relay

  • @RedWigglersFarmCom-jc5oy
    @RedWigglersFarmCom-jc5oy 4 месяца назад

    Great advice. Where do I find the video for the permanent fix? Thank you.

  • @romo3668
    @romo3668 2 года назад +1

    I changed my thermostat and temperature sensor. I even did the ecm fuse thing. But the message keep popping up and and fan keep turning on. I just don't understand why it keeps happening. I check the temperature meter before ac turns off. Meter doesn't even reach half way

  • @BeerforDon
    @BeerforDon 4 месяца назад

    Hi there. My daughter’s car had engine hot ac off with first start in the morning. Engine cold. I just pulled this fuse like you said and it worked. Will this fix last a while. Thanks for your video

  • @oscarcastro39
    @oscarcastro39 Год назад +1

    Thank you so muchhh Tim Webster 👍🤝

  • @andrewstetson7614
    @andrewstetson7614 4 дня назад

    Oh my God thank you for this it help a ton

  • @voiceforthevoicelesstruth5480
    @voiceforthevoicelesstruth5480 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the help my fuse leg was broken off

  • @davidrbeaty
    @davidrbeaty 9 месяцев назад +1

    That's exactly what I needed to watch for my 13 Z71.. But please tell me what is the actual fix? I've replaced the radiator, fan, coil, and thermostat about a year ago

    • @noelozano8626
      @noelozano8626 Месяц назад

      Yes I have the same problem but can’t address the permanent problem.

  • @sanikgaming9934
    @sanikgaming9934 2 года назад +1

    This helped alot cause we got the same car

  • @ButterflyKiissses
    @ButterflyKiissses 5 месяцев назад

    Thank u! Help me fix mine and very helpful in explaining