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That was a converter to convert the steering wheel stereo buttons to a universal format for aftermarket head units. They probably wired it wrong. Model Axxess ASWC-1
For those not in the know, steering wheel controls. Probably a shorted wire down the line. Those adapters are very reliable generally, probably wired wrong
So, I have had this truck for 16yrs. It is a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7 liter flex fuel 2WD. It has literally been the best vehicle that I have ever owned, and I would really like to keep her for a couple more years, and then give it to my nephew. Anyways, a couple of weeks ago the RPMs started running pretty high, when I start it up in the morning. Also, I noticed when I come to a complete stop that it feels like the transmission stutters. That said, I drove her pretty hard this past weekend and then ran her through the car wash. So when I was drying her off, I've always been able to take the key out of the ignition and it stays running, but when I go to drive it again, I put it back in, before I take off. So this time when I started driving about 3/4 of the way home it started to really have a tough time shifting out of second gear. I got her home and parked and that's when I noticed that the key was not in the ignition, so I put it back in and shut her down. When I tried starting her in the morning it wouldn't start, all it does is constantly turn over. Funny thing about this is, I got it towed to my mechanic and he was able to get it started by spraying some starting fluid in the throttle body and it started right up and I was able to drive it home. It didn't run great but it ran surprisingly good, but as soon as you turn it off, it won't start again unless I spray the starting fluid in the throttle body again. I know this was long winded, but does anyone have an experience with this problem, or have any idea what this problem could be caused by? The mechanic has a feeling that the TICM has a short and probably needs to be replaced. What say you guys?
I had similar issues removed the tipm module cleaned it with mass airflow sensor cleaner swapped out all fuses and put dialectic grease in all connectors and it been good since
My 07 dodge ram 1500 has been to 6 shops yet for over a year it will drive for a day or two sometimes a hour or two other times then randomly no start ....no crank no noise just a dull buz noise
Nice work. What blows my mind is the first person who installed that alarm. Hmm it started before I installed the alarm, should I remove the alarm?? ....nah, send it to the auction 🤣
@@themechanic6117 or they poorly wired it which is more likely the answer. I've installed many of these doing car audio, not sure how they borked it this badly
Awesome job finding the culprit!! I have same truck but when I turn my key on ( ignition) it takes from 6 to 10 seconds for the system to wake up and be able to start, any idea what the issue might be? I replaced starter solenoid, ignition switch, transmission safety switch but no luck 😩
Hey Oz. Great video. I have the same exact problem with my 2006 ram 2500. No crank, No start. Amazingly, it will start here and there at random and keep starting, then back to the dreaded No Crank, No Start. Dash lights up, makes noise, everything electrical works, lights etc. I have no idea what to look at. ****If you are anywhere near NY, can I hire you to look at my Ram ? Would be awesome having you work on it****. And btw, the radio is in and works.
De're you go! How bout us, the unfortunates who are in a pinch, indigent and don't have all those high end diagnostic tools! Maybe next time you could diagnose and fix a problem with a test light, multimeter by EverStart and your logic!
This is actually my career and I make videos on the side. I’m a professional technician. That’s like asking a doctor not to use his equipment to perform surgery or a diagnosis. But thanks for your concern
Understand fully the advantage of having and owning any advanced diagnostic tools as they are becoming more popular and important in my profession. I think my point was not only explaining by using the ultra high end scanners but also to explain ,if possible, using a diagnostic tool that has less price value and close results as to the accuracy of your Snap On and others etc... Probably less than 1% of the viewers have those superior electronics. Respectfully JPR
Appeared to be a dyi aftermarket multimedia install hack job. Never cut the factory connectors, there are adapters that plug into the factory connectors with pigtails. Sure sign of an amateur. Five Star Car Stereo on YT out of Miami...watch how the top pros do it.
Im not too sure. But a buddy brought it up. Wouldn’t the one putting it on notice it not starting after installing It? Really don’t know how this happened
@@danman9017 they should be completely passive, given how trash the wiring was to begin with...like wtf was that PCB for? Looked like a voltage converter but who the hell knows. I'm willing to accept it could have been faulty...but I'm assuming shit install first haha.
@@thomasandrews9355 yes but it a module on the wiring car can h and can low .reading hex of data of computer talking in hex not in voltage so if the module goes bad chorted to groung or positive it take down the can bus leaving you stall or could blow other module on the car by sending voltage those after market radio are really tablet android look really nice but today car you cannot do that put it on the car can bus .if the car manufacture made the module then it could be ok.
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That was funny as hell when you pulled the radio cover off and saw the mess of wires in there. I feel you brother.
Good troubleshooting
I really appreciate people like you who have top level skills in their craft (especially auto repair techs).
Great video Oz!
I’ll never understand why people still install that stuff into their cars! It never ends up well!
We need more people like this guy.
Thanks Ruben.
That was a converter to convert the steering wheel stereo buttons to a universal format for aftermarket head units. They probably wired it wrong. Model Axxess ASWC-1
Thanks for the input Andy. Yea, I’ve never worked on after market radios like that. And you’re right looks like just wired it wrong
For those not in the know, steering wheel controls. Probably a shorted wire down the line. Those adapters are very reliable generally, probably wired wrong
Te i wasn’t sure what that thing was. Never installed one before
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From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧
So, I have had this truck for 16yrs. It is a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7 liter flex fuel 2WD. It has literally been the best vehicle that I have ever owned, and I would really like to keep her for a couple more years, and then give it to my nephew. Anyways, a couple of weeks ago the RPMs started running pretty high, when I start it up in the morning. Also, I noticed when I come to a complete stop that it feels like the transmission stutters. That said, I drove her pretty hard this past weekend and then ran her through the car wash. So when I was drying her off, I've always been able to take the key out of the ignition and it stays running, but when I go to drive it again, I put it back in, before I take off. So this time when I started driving about 3/4 of the way home it started to really have a tough time shifting out of second gear. I got her home and parked and that's when I noticed that the key was not in the ignition, so I put it back in and shut her down. When I tried starting her in the morning it wouldn't start, all it does is constantly turn over. Funny thing about this is, I got it towed to my mechanic and he was able to get it started by spraying some starting fluid in the throttle body and it started right up and I was able to drive it home. It didn't run great but it ran surprisingly good, but as soon as you turn it off, it won't start again unless I spray the starting fluid in the throttle body again. I know this was long winded, but does anyone have an experience with this problem, or have any idea what this problem could be caused by? The mechanic has a feeling that the TICM has a short and probably needs to be replaced. What say you guys?
I had similar issues removed the tipm module cleaned it with mass airflow sensor cleaner swapped out all fuses and put dialectic grease in all connectors and it been good since
Another great diag! Totally understand the great feeling you get every time you fix something like this.
OZ, YOUR BRAIN IS ON THE MONEY. GREAT JOB AS ALWAYS. THANKS
Years and years of training
Damn I feel you , that’s me when I find a electrical problem!!! Get excited!!
Heck yea Javis. Check out the camaro series videos if you really want to see some crazy stuff. Made my head spin
My 07 dodge ram 1500 has been to 6 shops yet for over a year it will drive for a day or two sometimes a hour or two other times then randomly no start ....no crank no noise just a dull buz noise
Nice one! Thanks for bringing us along on the diag!
Thanks for stopping by
👏I'm digging the new editing style!
This was a bit choppy but I can’t wait to get the last 2 I filmed. Those are the ones I’m waiting for
Nice work. What blows my mind is the first person who installed that alarm. Hmm it started before I installed the alarm, should I remove the alarm?? ....nah, send it to the auction 🤣
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Well it's not an alarm. It's a steering wheel control adapter
@@thomasandrews9355 doesn't matter what it is. Clearly installing it broke the car
@@themechanic6117 or they poorly wired it which is more likely the answer. I've installed many of these doing car audio, not sure how they borked it this badly
This is what I call a Topology Repair. good work. rt
Thank you
Excellent diagnosis nice work 👍
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Nicely done!
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I think that is a steering wheel adapter for an aftermarket stereo. Good job though
Thats what most people are saying
Awesome job finding the culprit!! I have same truck but when I turn my key on ( ignition) it takes from 6 to 10 seconds for the system to wake up and be able to start, any idea what the issue might be? I replaced starter solenoid, ignition switch, transmission safety switch but no luck 😩
Hey Oz. Great video. I have the same exact problem with my 2006 ram 2500. No crank, No start. Amazingly, it will start here and there at random and keep starting, then back to the dreaded No Crank, No Start. Dash lights up, makes noise, everything electrical works, lights etc. I have no idea what to look at. ****If you are anywhere near NY, can I hire you to look at my Ram ? Would be awesome having you work on it****. And btw, the radio is in and works.
Wow ! Well done, sir.
Thanks Lou. This one right here has a pretty fun one to tackle
De're you go! How bout us, the unfortunates who are in a pinch, indigent and don't have all those high end diagnostic tools! Maybe next time you could diagnose and fix a problem with a test light, multimeter by EverStart and your logic!
This is actually my career and I make videos on the side. I’m a professional technician. That’s like asking a doctor not to use his equipment to perform surgery or a diagnosis. But thanks for your concern
Understand fully the advantage of having and owning any advanced diagnostic tools as they are becoming more popular and important in my profession. I think my point was not only explaining by using the ultra high end scanners but also to explain ,if possible, using a diagnostic tool that has less price value and close results as to the accuracy of your Snap On and others etc... Probably less than 1% of the viewers have those superior electronics. Respectfully JPR
You are awesome Oz!
Thank you Ray. Thanks for stopping by
@@OzMechanics I saw you first on Advanced Level Auto. I really like your style. I always learn something watching you. Thank YOU Oz!
Good job, nice find in all that jumbled mess of wires. Does that autel also do bi-directionsl controls or is it mostly to program keys?
The IM508 doesn’t. But the IM608 does
Awesome job Oz!!!
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Where do you access those wiring diagram bro??
Awesome Oz. Well done
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Nice job
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Nice fix
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Great job as usual
Thanks brother
Good work..How much would you charge roughly for repair like this?
I charge $140/hr to diagnose domestic vehicles
Nice one.. thank for reply
Where are you located because I'm having a very similar issue with my 07 3500
nice find its hard to figure out that stuff
Appreciate it
@@OzMechanics please make new ones soon
love your videos
wow, awesome. really impressive.
Would it be possible to get that schematic please?. I can't find it online anywhere. Alldata isn't much help either
Great job 👍
Thanks for stopping by
Great job boss
Thanks Bobby
great video!!!
Thanks David thanks for taking the time in watching this video
Appeared to be a dyi aftermarket multimedia install hack job. Never cut the factory connectors, there are adapters that plug into the factory connectors with pigtails. Sure sign of an amateur. Five Star Car Stereo on YT out of Miami...watch how the top pros do it.
Is that the gps tracker to shutoff your vehicle? for none payment
Im not too sure. But a buddy brought it up. Wouldn’t the one putting it on notice it not starting after installing It? Really don’t know how this happened
Steering wheel controls
As usual thanks!
What a carnage
Glad this is out of my shop
that bad module is a can bus module for aftermarket radio should be call garbage module
It's a steering wheel controls adapter. They are fine probably poorly wired in
@@thomasandrews9355 they often give error on can bus
@@danman9017 they should be completely passive, given how trash the wiring was to begin with...like wtf was that PCB for? Looked like a voltage converter but who the hell knows. I'm willing to accept it could have been faulty...but I'm assuming shit install first haha.
@@thomasandrews9355 yes but it a module on the wiring car can h and can low .reading hex of data of computer talking in hex not in voltage so if the module goes bad chorted to groung or positive it take down the can bus leaving you stall or could blow other module on the car by sending voltage
those after market radio are really tablet android look really nice but today car you cannot do that put it on the car can bus .if the car manufacture made the module then it could be ok.
Where you located
Where you located at
I’m in the Houston area
Could be dealer installed and it failed eventually. At least 1 new car dealer here installs a GPS tracker on every car they sell.
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Battery not making good contact... Mine's doing that right now. It will do that I tighten the cables in eventually is fine