Typical transmission/bathroom window problem. He used the wrong trans fluid. Just drain/replace with correct fluid, the window will come around. Don't forget to fill it all the way to the top of the dip stick tube.
This guy solves more mysteries than Sherlock Holmes... Between GM engineering enigmas, NY crust and rust and DIYers repairs gone awry, South Main Auto is like a mystery series with strange clues, usual suspects (looking at you GM!) and (at least from my experience) the hero almost always saves the day and solves the problem for the customer...
For someone that doesn't work on cars and may have too linear of a logic line, replacing the CV Axles should have no impact on the trouble codes, so they would never think to check the fuse box. Now, why was the fuse pulled? Is there a soon-to-be ex-wife in the picture? Is' the "friend" also a shop owner? If so, like others have said, maybe it's them fishing for more work. Granted, this car owner drives a Caddy, but he doesn't treat it like one, that's for sure. As always, thanks for taking us along for the ride Mr O. Greatly appreciated!
"Granted, this car owner drives a Caddy, but he doesn't treat it like one, that's for sure." It's a 13 year old lower end Caddy. You can buy them for under $10k, sometimes way under.. It should not be treated like a Caddy..
I had one like this the other day.. 2004 jeep TJ ..CEL with a purge valve circuit high and a control side ac relay circuit high… they get the power from the same fuse. Missing fuse, put one in and BOOM… power to both, cleared codes, happy jeep happy customer. Looked around looking for the cameras…
I took my other truck into the shop for all the fluids, including the transmission, differential, oil, and trans case, to be replaced. When I took it in, it was full, but when I got it back, it was below the half-tank mark.
If that was my car I have no scan tools. I have a vom meter. I would check all the bulbs, and fuses before I did anything. General wiring inspection is something I would have trouble finding. Mr Eric seems much more focused with superior skills.
I generally run into missing fuses when someone is pulling fuses to borrow to replace a blown fuse then they forget about it and ask why it doesn’t work. I then find a missing fuse. Happen more often than a person would think. I don’t think that was the case here tho but we will probably never know is what I say all the time!
100%. Pro auro elec here, and I see missing fuses all the time. Some people pull fuses so they can physically look into the side, instead of testing them with test light/meter. Then put them back into another empty slot for an option not fitted to vehicle etc.
Maybe his "buddy" wanted to secure a little future business and he pulled a few fuses, fuses that would cause noticeable problems but not stop the car from being driveable?
People mess with there cars and don't have a clue what there doing , quit messing with stuff that you don't no what you doing take it to a real mechanic not your friend that just change tires , and add oil 😂
I was thinking the same thing. Or, maybe he was trying to stop the warning light on the dash illuminating so the wheel bearing would be "fixed" without actually replacing the part.
Well, for once I have to agree with your "If I can do it, you can do it " statement. Well, if someone told me the fuse was out.... Thanks for the Video and "BEEING" so cool!
Aahhhh it’s your classic “musta been a rodent stealing the fuses” scenario……a tale as old as time. Accountability is becoming the rarest commodity in modern society…..and that is why SMA is a rich man folks!
Honestly, it sounds like somebody was playing musical fuses, pulling fuses to diagnose a problem and never bothered to put them back in the right spot. Honestly, I would go over each and every fuse to make sure the right value is in the right slot. Something tells me you may not find too many properly installed, I try not to tribute to malice what can be blamed on stupidity or neglect. The first thing I thought of when you said he had none of these things working after changing the CV axles was that either somebody crunched a bunch of wires or they pulled out a plug by mistake or they blew a fuse
Multiplexing is what we use now on all the NYC Transit Buses, was a pain in the butt to learn but it makes sense the way they utilize it to eliminate the needing of seeing thousands of wires running throughout the entire car/bus. Its a good day at SMA when there are multiple videos to enjoy for the day.
@@allanszast7579I’m not a bus mechanic, but I used to work for a company that had a bunch of 2000-2005 Gillig buses with the Allen-Bradley system. IMO, it was overpriced trash.
Yeah pretty much all the newer buses after they got rid of Dinex which was just HORRIBLE! The newer multiplex definitely makes troubleshooting much easier. I mean fuck really can you just imagine that a bus as complicated as they are now with no multiplex and how much wiring and that would be throughout the bus non the less an Articulated bus. 60 Ohms and also remembering and always remembering to check the resistance at the end of the J1939 connections because how many times we found issues with it being a resistor at the End of the connection and literally knocked down half the bus systems and that.
I work as a fleet mechanic and had a very similar experience recently with a bus from another one of our facilities. Just like you I wondered who or why would someone do such a thing. Is it a test to see if they can stump you? Is it a test of your honesty? All I will say Mr. O, is I think you are one of the best I have ever seen. Keep us updated on this if you ever find out "the whole story".
When I was a mechanic for the NYPD we had many vehicles that were towed into the shop for a no start condition. We often found missing fuses. Seems some smart ass didn't like their assignment so they would go back to the desk an say the car wouldn't start.
Last fleet place I worked had a driver that would move a fuse to disable the truck so nobody else would drive it. Worked for quite a while since there were usually spare trucks and someone would just take a different one. Until there weren’t spares and dispatch wasn’t happy when they found out he’d been disabling the truck.
Eric - you are indeed a very experienced , knowledgeable , skilled , ACE TECHNICIAN - I learn much just watching your automotive repairs by video - absolutely love living in a time when I can watch you on the other side of the country ( I reside in Alaska ) - thank you much for sharing your vast expertise 🙂🙂👍👍✌️✌️
Someone saw something on RUclips saying to pull the fuse before lifting the car, older caddies I remember the active suspension system had to be disabled before raising the vehicle. Way back when.
If the kid had an OLD TIMER work on the car that had the right idea but wrong generation - it is possible. This generation of Cadillac doesn't have air leveling suspension.
@@MrWolfSnack ya I know, but you know RUclips and the internet. There are mechanics everywhere but few technicians. Mechanic probably works at Walmart.
Payback is one thing but if you're just looking to have a little fun with someone, the ol "zip tie around the drive shaft" is always a fun prank (leave the tail on it so it swings around and hits stuff as the shaft spins) but you have to call them and fess up to it if it's someone who's going to take it in for service.
@fillg seen a few where people would zip-tie a harmonica to somewhere like the front bumper. Although they never complained about it, i thought it was funny lol.
For me the best part of this video, is when he said (I just saw that sucker again) the look on his face is priceless. love your video you are a truth hero .
Eric is a genius. So fascinating to see his diagnostic logic. But I need to see more of Trinity and her German Shepard. Is he still in your family? It had been wonderful seeing her grow.
I've encountered this same issue before. The customer absolutely swore it just quit working and no one touched it, but there was the missing fuse. I just shake my head and let them believe what they want lol. Easy money!
I went on a service call where a combine was dead. Ran when parked. Customer stated nothing was done to it after it was parked. I found multiple wires disconnected in the engine bay. I questioned the Customer again, and he stated they did replace the main wiring harness after it was parked.
A couple years ago ,,I Had a Similar situation on a GMC 1500 Pickup . With Heater blower Motor problems and dome lite timer n headlights not turning on & off correctly ,, I checked under Hood & found some after market wiring that was incomplete ,,and some fuses missing . After checking out the wiring ,,grounds & components ,I carefully pulled all the Fuses ,tested them & replaced two fuses missing .. It fixed all problems ,,So I ALWAYS CHECK THE BASICS & LOOK FOR GOOD BATTERY VOLTAGE, GROUNDS ,,AND BE AWARE OF ADD ON WIRING ,,GOOD LUCK GUYS ,,ITS NOT GETTING ANY EASIER
Crazy not to get everything fixed. Hmmm, removed fuses..... Couldn't think logically why a fuse would be removed to change transaxles! I love the "you changed my oil now my **** quit working!". Either way, I hope he has you get the car in tip top shape! Keep us posted on that 2019 CHEVROLET! Chevy Thunder!
Your videos are the most informative, still leaves me with questions I can never get answered. Being a Toyota I’m not to concerned, I work at Chevrolet but the same concept applies I’m sure. I probably would never find the 120 ohm information.
I bought a mint 2003 eclipse about a year ago with 97k miles from a younger kid who said the transmission was "bad" he drove it to me $400 he had just had a friend do some work on the car before, threw the ol autel on it no com with tcm poped the hood opened the fuse box transmission fuse COMPLETELY MISSING from the fuse box. Put a 10 amp fuse in it from the spare section car drove flawlessly!
I changed some suspension parts and aliened the wheels with a string, steering wheel was perfect at 12 o'clock. I brought it to the local shop for a wheel alinement and your caddy steering wheel is what my car looked like when they got done. Either bring your stuff to SMA or do it yourself.
I haven't been able to watch your videos for a while, so now I get to try doing a marathon/binge watch, lucky me!!! Great video as always! Did you ever find out from the customer what happened to the fuses? Since you did great honest work, I am sure they will be back with the car for the next electrical problem with low voltage for the BCM. I notice the fuse just above he missing one for BCM 6 had a 10 amp instead of a 15 amp 13:36 mark, so something will cause it to blow.
😊I've had customers snag fuses to fix blown accessory outlet fuses from plugging in all their devices and then say 'hey car doesn't start, or cel light is on but not sure why'. You just never know what happens when your buddy works on it!
I've encountered this a few times and it's why I always tell people to grab a wiring diagram so you can test the specific fuse you're after. When I started all my bosses and lead techs would tell me to just grab a test light and blindly check every fuse as the first step to any electrical problem. You would miss this problem. Or at least always look into any empty fuse location that has contacts on both sides.
At least you found out why they had an extra gas pedal. The car is demoting drive because of the wheel speed signal missing nothing to do with the potentiometer in the gas pedal.
He was probably sitting somewhere there smoking one 😅, or he’s too high to remember at what point his lights stopped working properly, maybe it was before the axle job
A morning coffee and SMA with Mr. and Mrs. O is always enjoyable no matter the reason for the episode. Much respect for the trouble-shooting technique.
Multiplexing - very interesting. " a network device that allows one or more analog or digital input signals to travel together over the same communications transmission link."
Digital signals, saves wire but needs more computers to do all the ciphering. This has been the way for a while. We're using the electric grid that way where the new meters are installed.
This is my hyphotesis... he took the car to a mechanic for the CV Axle and at one point they needed a 10 amp fuse for something else and they pulled this fuse just because because it is easier and either they didn't care to put it back or they forgot to put it back. It was suspicious that the puller was out of place too.
Aren't those multiplex circuits so much fun?!😁 On the equipment I work on they have two boards for the multiplexor circuits. There is 18 inputs and 18 outputs on them for each channel. Oh boy bad connections are a nightmare. The cars are quite challenging too I see with the circuits too.
Hey I love your channel ! In regards to what is a bus code, it’s you have a micro processor on the whatever the pcm is using sending a certain information stored to speak with that specific sensor and receiving back in a bus data. Using the by pass system that module can send information to multiple control modules at the same time. When the code arrives is saying the bus information either didn’t receive the information or it returned the information incorrectly. The Scan tool reflects that error as a pass or fail. Imagine the pcm/ecm needing to talk to all this sensors that are controlled by all this different modules it sends this information through a bus. Right there the technician can determine either the signal reference or control etc is not providing the correct stored data the manufacturer requires
Multiplexing means one data wire and one clock. (those can be combined to one) From a start pulse, often a long pulse, each device send it's data to the data wire after a number of pulses on the clock wire. The data can be both digital or analog. Just different analog values is not multiplex. I have designed code locks that was using both system and a 8 channel audio device with only one coax wire. It's very hard to make something as you describe since resistance change with temperature and in a car it change a lot, but it's simpler and cost less so they solve it with large steps between the resistance, but it's not multiplexing, if you press one button you can't press another one as you can do with multiplex like your keyboard.
First thing I though of was a ground was missing at the trany. After a trany rebuild on a 96 caravan, a mounting bolt was installed without installing the ground wire eyelet. It caused overheating as the cooling fan used that ground. Vice grips saved me on the Mass Pike!
Don't yell at her. It's always nice to see Mrs.O, late or early. 😁 Looks like he was in there messing with it and didn't know what to do when he F'd it up.
Am I the only one that was curious about the warm air she wanted to went? 🤣 I just love your conversations. You just know it's when it starts with the 'oh oh, what's up Mrs. O!? Or a rant 😁
Great video. Want to ssrew with someone easily, just pull a couple fuses when they aren't paying attention. Is there a video coming for the 19 Chevy that you mentioned? Would like to see one if there is.
Hay, Thanks for all the effort in making the videos I'm learning a lot from you. Hope to buy a scan tool and scope when I can. Best wishes grease dobber
I've seen that a few times at work. Pull a fuse have some fun. Ya, until bad things happen! DON'T DO THAT AT HOME! Good one Mr. O, nice to see Mrs. O, and of course......the kitty.
In addition the missing fuse, it looks like the fuse directly above it (BCM 6) is currently a 10A fuse. It should be 15A per the diagram you showed at 14:27.
Since they are young, I'm thinking they deliberately removed the fuse in order to stop a dinger from going off or to clear a code or perhaps the removed the wrong fuse. I believe they were trying to remove the ATS fuse which is directly under the BCM fuse that they pulled. Eric O mentioned that one of the high beams was out and maybe they pulled the ATS fuse to prevent the adaptive lighting from turning on. It's also possible that the ATS fuse looks very similar to the ABS fuse because the print is so tiny and they pulled the ABS fuse to stop the drivability issue with the wheel sensor. If they are young, they probably don't have the incredibly useful scanner that Eric O has and we are looking at this through the lens of hindsight instead of why is my car acting funky every time I drive it.
G'day, Eric, and Mrs. O.! "Ever since you fixed my bathroom sink faucet. Now, my porch lights turn-on, instead." Just on a side note! We’re plumbers! Three of the best plumbers that ever plumed a plum. Reminded me of the boys finding themselves posing as plumbers and set out to completely demolish a house in the name of independent contracting. This is probably one of 'the best Stooges' shorts in that everything flows from one chaotic gag to the next. Bonus Points here, for Curly’s self-built cage of pipes and the interactive television demo of Niagara Falls. What is all this? What’s happening? It’s the plumbers madam and they’re wrecking the house. Lol!! Cheers! :)
I always keep some spare fuses in the car, more for the case that I might need them for another car than the car blows fuses. Putting them in blank spots first make sure there is not an existing link in there, as some of those empty fuse locations are for different models with different options, and that fuse might be bypassing a relay and keeping a module on all the time.
I love the dynamic between you and Mrs. O 😂 you guys are awesome. Oh and don’t forget the cat scanner! I think someone either sabotaged that car.. Or this has DIYer all over it. Maybe he was “testing” fuses in an attempt to fix his headlight issues 🧐
@@SouthMainAuto Did a Jiffy Lube once while in a hurry and they did the same to my wife’s Ford Escape but it fell off in the way home. Last time I ever used one of the quickie lube places.
@@SouthMainAuto was away from had to get an oil change .oh you need a cabin air filter $50. shows me it is dirty i see another dusty spot on the counter . i knock the dust out on the counter .looks good to me.
I have a "that guy" comes by my shop dang near daily. Considering that I'm just a DIYer in a private shop, on fully gated and fenced property... I should probably learn to leave myself alone with all that stupid crap. Sheesh
I’m with you about the wasps. I have an allergic reaction to red wasp bee stings. I can hold bees in my hand, careful around ground bees but red wasp? I better have an EPI pen or near a hospital cause it’s gonna get real serious quick!
Watching and learning.... Please advise 😮 Starts fine runs smooth no check engine light..drive 11 to 15 miles ( guessing that's my drive cycle) i feel, i think might be a misfire and check engine light comes on not flashing then while driving it does this shudder like im letting off or pressing gas pedal when im not .. guessing that's limp mode ?? Other than that car's doing fantastic. 93 subaru mt . No scanner for this car 😢😢 mass air flow sensor? IAC fuel injectors ?? Suggestions please. in the last 6 months coolant temp sensor, fuel pressure regulator, fixed crank and hard start and increased mpg by 3 mpg yayyyy original mpg on a 30 yr okd car 😊 Recently changed TPS spark plugs and wires and coil pack . Thanks in advance oh and passed emissions 6 months ago with flying colors. Ive got 30 yrs me wanting more years lol love my subyroo ps when i start car next time check engine light is not on .
Another excellent informative video thanx Eric. Totally off topic question for anyone in the SMA community. Is brake fluid flammable? All I see on the bottle is boiling point of 254 degrees.
That's exactly my reaction when a bee/wasp flys in through my windows, run as I'm deathly allergic to them too. You really should have your epipen with you Mr o.
@@philmerrifield1163 Last time I had about 20 min before shit got real. That was being stung about 8 times in the chest and neck. White face hornets are nasty little pricks.
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Ever since you fixed my transmission, my bathroom window sticks.
Did you try rotating the reciprocating plunger?
Didn't Eric O. once fix an old truck's starting problem by replacing the left rear shock? ('Twas a chafed wire issue because of a broken shock.)
@josepherhardt164 yeah the shock mount was rusted i think so the shock rubbed thru the wire and would ground itself out and blow the fuse.
@@doomkid02 I can imagine that conversation:
Customer: "My truck won't start."
Eric O.: "You need a new shock."
Typical transmission/bathroom window problem. He used the wrong trans fluid. Just drain/replace with correct fluid, the window will come around. Don't forget to fill it all the way to the top of the dip stick tube.
I think we'd all be interested in the resolution of tis after you talk to the customer.
Yes please!
Agreed
Me three! Make it so Ensen.
...Ensign
Definitely!
"Driveability problem?? LET ME MAKE SURE IT'S OUTTA GAS!"
Spit out my water from laughing!
I feel your pain Eric and God love ya
Unless they think that the fuel pump is going out and they fill the tank. LoL
This guy solves more mysteries than Sherlock Holmes... Between GM engineering enigmas, NY crust and rust and DIYers repairs gone awry, South Main Auto is like a mystery series with strange clues, usual suspects (looking at you GM!) and (at least from my experience) the hero almost always saves the day and solves the problem for the customer...
He is the Hercule Poirot of Buffalo NY.
Columbo possibly? "Just one more question..." Boom, it's solved.
I wonder how many years it would have taken a BMW driver to notice that their turn signals didn't work.
Decades, several of them too
Eons!
You win the Internet with that comment.
They never have time
Don't forget the AUDIOT drivers.
Feels like one of those undercover bait cars. Laundry list of problems with questionable service history, all cause someone pulled some fuses.
Yup. The cash left in the open is another part of the bait.
LIKE AN AUCTION CAR
Or that kid had some friends pulling a prank.
Like when news stations will send "faulty" cars to a mechanic to record them on hidden camera and see if they are scamming customers.
Usually a presented by a clueless woman where something just "stopped working", not by a young guy who admits fiddling with the car.
For someone that doesn't work on cars and may have too linear of a logic line, replacing the CV Axles should have no impact on the trouble codes, so they would never think to check the fuse box. Now, why was the fuse pulled? Is there a soon-to-be ex-wife in the picture? Is' the "friend" also a shop owner? If so, like others have said, maybe it's them fishing for more work. Granted, this car owner drives a Caddy, but he doesn't treat it like one, that's for sure.
As always, thanks for taking us along for the ride Mr O. Greatly appreciated!
"Granted, this car owner drives a Caddy, but he doesn't treat it like one, that's for sure."
It's a 13 year old lower end Caddy. You can buy them for under $10k, sometimes way under.. It should not be treated like a Caddy..
Someone is lying. Who that someone is, no one knows.
He said the owner is just a kid so ex wife seems unlikely, maybe more like someone trying to take advantage of him
I’m thinking they were just playing a trick on the owner. Eric said it him self. “A friend or Cousin”
@@mulchman2000 I disagree. Every car deserves to be treated nicely!
These cars are a perfect example why mechanics should video ALL repairs! Good video!
Right, we need you to video your job for us so we can be sure you are doing it.
@@PaulLorenzini-ny2yw You didn't like the video?
@@missulu no, just you.
@@PaulLorenzini-ny2yw I get it now, you're union mechanic and work hourly!lol! Sad little boy...
@@missulu Nope, I am just like Eric, self employed and independent. I despise unions, they are communal and pathetic.
I can’t wait to see 1 million subscribers you have truly earned it .👍🏻👊🏻
I had one like this the other day.. 2004 jeep TJ ..CEL with a purge valve circuit high and a control side ac relay circuit high… they get the power from the same fuse. Missing fuse, put one in and BOOM… power to both, cleared codes, happy jeep happy customer. Looked around looking for the cameras…
Loved it when I was working in the trade, you put tires on now my horn doesn't work. Turns out there was no horn just the wire hanging.
You must have stolen the horn when you put tires on.
I don't always take my car to the shop empty. I fill it up if I need fuel tank work. 😁
they dont mind throwing away your gas in the mechanics tank
I took my other truck into the shop for all the fluids, including the transmission, differential, oil, and trans case, to be replaced. When I took it in, it was full, but when I got it back, it was below the half-tank mark.
How come fuel pumps die, almost immediately after you fill the tank?
@@kevinmartin8088 One of life's mysteries.
@@williamkraft5574 I always note my mileage before hand...
If that was my car I have no scan tools. I have a vom meter. I would check all the bulbs, and fuses before I did anything. General wiring inspection is something I would have trouble finding. Mr Eric seems much more focused with superior skills.
I generally run into missing fuses when someone is pulling fuses to borrow to replace a blown fuse then they forget about it and ask why it doesn’t work. I then find a missing fuse. Happen more often than a person would think. I don’t think that was the case here tho but we will probably never know is what I say all the time!
That was going to be my guess. Someone messed up, blew a fuse, borrowed a fuse and then forgot about it.
100%. Pro auro elec here, and I see missing fuses all the time.
Some people pull fuses so they can physically look into the side, instead of testing them with test light/meter. Then put them back into another empty slot for an option not fitted to vehicle etc.
Maybe his "buddy" wanted to secure a little future business and he pulled a few fuses, fuses that would cause noticeable problems but not stop the car from being driveable?
People mess with there cars and don't have a clue what there doing , quit messing with stuff that you don't no what you doing take it to a real mechanic not your friend that just change tires , and add oil 😂
Exactly what I was thinking
I was thinking the same thing. Or, maybe he was trying to stop the warning light on the dash illuminating so the wheel bearing would be "fixed" without actually replacing the part.
@@wendwllhickey6426*they’re. *know.
New gas pedal. There's your problem...there's no gas in it!
Mrs.O looking bright and breezy in this one ❤❤
I won't take the bait and comment on a Woman's appearance in a RUclips comment. I will say Eric is looking like a lucky man in this video.
Eric reads the description and says, "I have no idea what that means." That blessed me.
Well, for once I have to agree with your "If I can do it, you can do it " statement. Well, if someone told me the fuse was out.... Thanks for the Video and "BEEING" so cool!
Aahhhh it’s your classic “musta been a rodent stealing the fuses” scenario……a tale as old as time. Accountability is becoming the rarest commodity in modern society…..and that is why SMA is a rich man folks!
Honestly, it sounds like somebody was playing musical fuses, pulling fuses to diagnose a problem and never bothered to put them back in the right spot. Honestly, I would go over each and every fuse to make sure the right value is in the right slot. Something tells me you may not find too many properly installed, I try not to tribute to malice what can be blamed on stupidity or neglect.
The first thing I thought of when you said he had none of these things working after changing the CV axles was that either somebody crunched a bunch of wires or they pulled out a plug by mistake or they blew a fuse
I love the relationship you have with your lady. You guys are great, and the commentary between you two adds a nice "at home feel" to the videos
You were Under Cover Bossed.
They set you up.
Your level of honesty is high and your Integrity is solid.
Multiplexing is what we use now on all the NYC Transit Buses, was a pain in the butt to learn but it makes sense the way they utilize it to eliminate the needing of seeing thousands of wires running throughout the entire car/bus. Its a good day at SMA when there are multiple videos to enjoy for the day.
I also learned it on CT Transit buses. Simple once you figure it out. Just remember the eol modules. 60 ohms is critical.
NJ Transit also. Early one were half assed, later ones more modern and easy to troubleshoot once you get up to speed..
@@cgmoog early Allen-Bradley?
@@allanszast7579I’m not a bus mechanic, but I used to work for a company that had a bunch of 2000-2005 Gillig buses with the Allen-Bradley system. IMO, it was overpriced trash.
Yeah pretty much all the newer buses after they got rid of Dinex which was just HORRIBLE! The newer multiplex definitely makes troubleshooting much easier. I mean fuck really can you just imagine that a bus as complicated as they are now with no multiplex and how much wiring and that would be throughout the bus non the less an Articulated bus. 60 Ohms and also remembering and always remembering to check the resistance at the end of the J1939 connections because how many times we found issues with it being a resistor at the End of the connection and literally knocked down half the bus systems and that.
I work as a fleet mechanic and had a very similar experience recently with a bus from another one of our facilities. Just like you I wondered who or why would someone do such a thing. Is it a test to see if they can stump you? Is it a test of your honesty? All I will say Mr. O, is I think you are one of the best I have ever seen. Keep us updated on this if you ever find out "the whole story".
When I was a mechanic for the NYPD we had many vehicles that were towed into the shop for a no start condition. We often found missing fuses. Seems some smart ass didn't like their assignment so they would go back to the desk an say the car wouldn't start.
Last fleet place I worked had a driver that would move a fuse to disable the truck so nobody else would drive it. Worked for quite a while since there were usually spare trucks and someone would just take a different one. Until there weren’t spares and dispatch wasn’t happy when they found out he’d been disabling the truck.
Mrs O and Eric both found a winner!
Hard not to at least suspect someone is messin' with ya, Eric...maybe in cahoots with the hornet?😂. Thanks as always!
@ 1:18 Never say the Boss Lady is late😲 j/k Eric😆 Have a great evening my friend👍
Eric - you are indeed a very experienced , knowledgeable , skilled , ACE TECHNICIAN - I learn much just watching your automotive repairs by video - absolutely love living in a time when I can watch you on the other side of the country ( I reside in Alaska ) - thank you much for sharing your vast expertise 🙂🙂👍👍✌️✌️
Someone saw something on RUclips saying to pull the fuse before lifting the car, older caddies I remember the active suspension system had to be disabled before raising the vehicle. Way back when.
Interesting theory! Pulled the fuse and then forgot about it.
If the kid had an OLD TIMER work on the car that had the right idea but wrong generation - it is possible. This generation of Cadillac doesn't have air leveling suspension.
@@MrWolfSnack ya I know, but you know RUclips and the internet. There are mechanics everywhere but few technicians. Mechanic probably works at Walmart.
23:10 "one of his buddies screwing with him?" That's what I was thinking, maybe he pissed off his buddy and this is payback 🤷♀
Payback is one thing but if you're just looking to have a little fun with someone, the ol "zip tie around the drive shaft" is always a fun prank (leave the tail on it so it swings around and hits stuff as the shaft spins) but you have to call them and fess up to it if it's someone who's going to take it in for service.
@fillg seen a few where people would zip-tie a harmonica to somewhere like the front bumper. Although they never complained about it, i thought it was funny lol.
Wait till he finds the Wasp. That's payback
For me the best part of this video, is when he said (I just saw that sucker again) the look on his face is priceless. love your video you are a truth hero .
The fuse was pulled so the car could be driven without slowing down for the wheel speed sensor likely.
My thoughts as well. They had the hub ready to replace. 100% you got this one.
This video reminds me of the class I'm currently in "strategic electrical diagnosis" pretty much determining related symptoms to narrow down a fault.
Eric is a genius. So fascinating to see his diagnostic logic. But I need to see more of Trinity and her German Shepard. Is he still in your family? It had been wonderful seeing her grow.
I've encountered this same issue before. The customer absolutely swore it just quit working and no one touched it, but there was the missing fuse. I just shake my head and let them believe what they want lol. Easy money!
I went on a service call where a combine was dead. Ran when parked. Customer stated nothing was done to it after it was parked. I found multiple wires disconnected in the engine bay. I questioned the Customer again, and he stated they did replace the main wiring harness after it was parked.
@@robertheinkel6225 How long was it parked? 20 years?
A couple years ago ,,I Had a Similar situation on a GMC 1500 Pickup . With Heater blower Motor problems and dome lite timer n headlights not turning on & off correctly ,, I checked under Hood & found some after market wiring that was incomplete ,,and some fuses missing . After checking out the wiring ,,grounds & components ,I carefully pulled all the Fuses ,tested them & replaced two fuses missing .. It fixed all problems ,,So I ALWAYS CHECK THE BASICS & LOOK FOR GOOD BATTERY VOLTAGE, GROUNDS ,,AND BE AWARE OF ADD ON WIRING ,,GOOD LUCK GUYS ,,ITS NOT GETTING ANY EASIER
Crazy not to get everything fixed. Hmmm, removed fuses..... Couldn't think logically why a fuse would be removed to change transaxles! I love the "you changed my oil now my **** quit working!". Either way, I hope he has you get the car in tip top shape! Keep us posted on that 2019 CHEVROLET! Chevy Thunder!
Luna did it! She took the fuse to mess with you because you took her to the Vet. :)
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Well she did offer to give it a cat scan!
Yessss, of coouurse. The cat ... Sinister evil laughing is heard in the background ...
Your videos are the most informative, still leaves me with questions I can never get answered. Being a Toyota I’m not to concerned, I work at Chevrolet but the same concept applies I’m sure. I probably would never find the 120 ohm information.
I bought a mint 2003 eclipse about a year ago with 97k miles from a younger kid who said the transmission was "bad" he drove it to me $400 he had just had a friend do some work on the car before, threw the ol autel on it no com with tcm poped the hood opened the fuse box transmission fuse COMPLETELY MISSING from the fuse box. Put a 10 amp fuse in it from the spare section car drove flawlessly!
You really have great humor along with automotive repair excellence.
I changed some suspension parts and aliened the wheels with a string, steering wheel was perfect at 12 o'clock. I brought it to the local shop for a wheel alinement and your caddy steering wheel is what my car looked like when they got done. Either bring your stuff to SMA or do it yourself.
Like your show. Very informative. Like to see family mechanic shows . Keep him in line Mrs.O
Was that Mrs. O's first warning ?😂
I haven't been able to watch your videos for a while, so now I get to try doing a marathon/binge watch, lucky me!!! Great video as always! Did you ever find out from the customer what happened to the fuses? Since you did great honest work, I am sure they will be back with the car for the next electrical problem with low voltage for the BCM. I notice the fuse just above he missing one for BCM 6 had a 10 amp instead of a 15 amp 13:36 mark, so something will cause it to blow.
If not for friends, what would life be. Very philosophical tonight. Getting ready for a big storm. Lots of thunder and lightning 😱😱😱
I like how thorough u r as u xplain in an understandable way. Keep em coming Eric😂
I learn so much about wiring from your videos. Been wrenching since i was 15. 25 now. Electronics are my weakest spot !!
😊I've had customers snag fuses to fix blown accessory outlet fuses from plugging in all their devices and then say 'hey car doesn't start, or cel light is on but not sure why'. You just never know what happens when your buddy works on it!
Well done Eric! Keep being you- and Mrs. O too!
I've encountered this a few times and it's why I always tell people to grab a wiring diagram so you can test the specific fuse you're after. When I started all my bosses and lead techs would tell me to just grab a test light and blindly check every fuse as the first step to any electrical problem. You would miss this problem. Or at least always look into any empty fuse location that has contacts on both sides.
At least you found out why they had an extra gas pedal. The car is demoting drive because of the wheel speed signal missing nothing to do with the potentiometer in the gas pedal.
Great diag as always. Someone was playing for sure...
Customer claims he had no idea, and he was there when the axles were changed 🤷🏼♂️
@@SouthMainAutowonder if his "buddy" was just trying to secure a little future business?
He was probably sitting somewhere there smoking one 😅, or he’s too high to remember at what point his lights stopped working properly, maybe it was before the axle job
@@baykarracko1505amount of people I see driving around with all burnt out tail lights and headlights/ running lights is phenomenal
@@SouthMainAuto
Makes it even more suspicious.🤔😂🤣🤙
When driving it sounds like bad upper strut bearings when turning the wheel. Thanks for your great videos they sure help
A morning coffee and SMA with Mr. and Mrs. O is always enjoyable no matter the reason for the episode. Much respect for the trouble-shooting technique.
You're an honest person. I'm sure everyone knows you're not going to rip anyone off . The saying 😊 it simple really applies here. Lol
Multiplexing - very interesting. " a network device that allows one or more analog or digital input signals to travel together over the same communications transmission link."
Digital signals, saves wire but needs more computers to do all the ciphering. This has been the way for a while. We're using the electric grid that way where the new meters are installed.
This is my hyphotesis... he took the car to a mechanic for the CV Axle and at one point they needed a 10 amp fuse for something else and they pulled this fuse just because because it is easier and either they didn't care to put it back or they forgot to put it back. It was suspicious that the puller was out of place too.
I would have jumped right to the grounds. But your thorough research and logic found the issue. A missing fuse? Who would have thunk it?
I am so glad someone finally explained how a multiplex switch works. BZzzzzzz watch out Eric.
Thanks again for another great diagnosis Dr. O!!
Great job. Love to watch you track down the issues and find the solutions.
Aren't those multiplex circuits so much fun?!😁 On the equipment I work on they have two boards for the multiplexor circuits. There is 18 inputs and 18 outputs on them for each channel. Oh boy bad connections are a nightmare. The cars are quite challenging too I see with the circuits too.
That's a costly attempt to mess with you if that's what's going on. Nice work
Hey I love your channel !
In regards to what is a bus code, it’s you have a micro processor on the whatever the pcm is using sending a certain information stored to speak with that specific sensor and receiving back in a bus data. Using the by pass system that module can send information to multiple control modules at the same time. When the code arrives is saying the bus information either didn’t receive the information or it returned the information incorrectly. The Scan tool reflects that error as a pass or fail. Imagine the pcm/ecm needing to talk to all this sensors that are controlled by all this different modules it sends this information through a bus. Right there the technician can determine either the signal reference or control etc is not providing the correct stored data the manufacturer requires
Multiplexing means one data wire and one clock.
(those can be combined to one)
From a start pulse, often a long pulse, each device send it's data to the data wire after a number of pulses on the clock wire.
The data can be both digital or analog.
Just different analog values is not multiplex.
I have designed code locks that was using both system and a 8 channel audio device with only one coax wire.
It's very hard to make something as you describe since resistance change with temperature and in a car it change a lot, but it's simpler and cost less so they solve it with large steps between the resistance, but it's not multiplexing, if you press one button you can't press another one as you can do with multiplex like your keyboard.
@ 4:53 Why is it requesting a Mother In Law, does it not have enought grief in it's life already?? 😅🤣😆
First thing I though of was a ground was missing at the trany. After a trany rebuild on a 96 caravan, a mounting bolt was installed without installing the ground wire eyelet. It caused overheating as the cooling fan used that ground. Vice grips saved me on the Mass Pike!
Don't yell at her. It's always nice to see Mrs.O, late or early. 😁
Looks like he was in there messing with it and didn't know what to do when he F'd it up.
Am I the only one that was curious about the warm air she wanted to went? 🤣 I just love your conversations. You just know it's when it starts with the 'oh oh, what's up Mrs. O!? Or a rant 😁
Finally, one I could have figured out! Great vid
Awesome job. Thanks for sharing with us. Y'all are doing such a great job! I know it's hard, but rewarding. Stay safe, and God bless
O, the very supportive Mrs. O, good to see she is still up and about.
Great video. Want to ssrew with someone easily, just pull a couple fuses when they aren't paying attention. Is there a video coming for the 19 Chevy that you mentioned? Would like to see one if there is.
Yeah I made the video on the 19 Chevy because GM needs to step up to the plate and recall these pieces of crap
Hay, Thanks for all the effort in making the videos I'm learning a lot from you. Hope to buy a scan tool and scope when I can. Best wishes grease dobber
Excellent diagnostics - love watching the expert & human aspect of these videos. well done!
Willing to bet that " friend/relative " pulled that fuse as a joke
I don't know, if I'm pranking my pal I'm not going to let it go so far as costing him a couple of hundred bucks.
There's something deeper than that.
" Not only I can change cv axles on Cadillac's I'm pretty good at fixing electrical issues. Im less expensive than the dealership"
I've seen that a few times at work.
Pull a fuse have some fun. Ya, until bad things happen! DON'T DO THAT AT HOME!
Good one Mr. O, nice to see Mrs. O, and of course......the kitty.
Interested to hear the true story behind this one. Good to see the boss in this video.
"...I don't even know what that means..." now you're speakin' my language! ;-)
In addition the missing fuse, it looks like the fuse directly above it (BCM 6) is currently a 10A fuse. It should be 15A per the diagram you showed at 14:27.
Ah yes the old highly allergic to bees shtick. I suffer this as well. And do I carry my epipen? Of course not. 😅😅
a motto to teach that horribly late spouse unit.
Early is on time, on time is late and late is unacceptable. 😹
Love your stuff.
I take it that you've been single for a while?
She makes the lunch, so y'know, be careful what you say.
I literally laughed out loud when you showed the missing fuses 😂
Since they are young, I'm thinking they deliberately removed the fuse in order to stop a dinger from going off or to clear a code or perhaps the removed the wrong fuse. I believe they were trying to remove the ATS fuse which is directly under the BCM fuse that they pulled. Eric O mentioned that one of the high beams was out and maybe they pulled the ATS fuse to prevent the adaptive lighting from turning on. It's also possible that the ATS fuse looks very similar to the ABS fuse because the print is so tiny and they pulled the ABS fuse to stop the drivability issue with the wheel sensor. If they are young, they probably don't have the incredibly useful scanner that Eric O has and we are looking at this through the lens of hindsight instead of why is my car acting funky every time I drive it.
G'day, Eric, and Mrs. O.! "Ever since you fixed my bathroom sink faucet. Now, my porch lights turn-on, instead." Just on a side note! We’re plumbers! Three of the best plumbers that ever plumed a plum. Reminded me of the boys finding themselves posing as plumbers and set out to completely demolish a house in the name of independent contracting. This is probably one of 'the best Stooges' shorts in that everything flows from one chaotic gag to the next. Bonus Points here, for Curly’s self-built cage of pipes and the interactive television demo of Niagara Falls.
What is all this? What’s happening? It’s the plumbers madam and they’re wrecking the house. Lol!! Cheers! :)
I always keep some spare fuses in the car, more for the case that I might need them for another car than the car blows fuses. Putting them in blank spots first make sure there is not an existing link in there, as some of those empty fuse locations are for different models with different options, and that fuse might be bypassing a relay and keeping a module on all the time.
Second fuse in that row was messed with too. Should've been 15A but is 10. Waiting to blow now ;)
Well that’s all of us happy now, we’ve seen Mrs O and she’s looking well, now back to the video 😊 just thinking maybe one of his mates planking him
I love the dynamic between you and Mrs. O 😂 you guys are awesome. Oh and don’t forget the cat scanner! I think someone either sabotaged that car.. Or this has DIYer all over it. Maybe he was “testing” fuses in an attempt to fix his headlight issues 🧐
She seems genuine. Not to be confused with Ginuwine
Nice to see Mrs O 👍
I put my donut on and it was a little low. Traction control had a fit and kept locking up the brakes.
19:19…. So that ground strap you found a couple years ago then?
Yeah, this video should get some attention with GM when it comes out....
Can you tell us what was hanging out from under the Nissan?
It was just the plastic underbelly that the jiffy lube left all the clips off from naturally
@@SouthMainAuto Did a Jiffy Lube once while in a hurry and they did the same to my wife’s Ford Escape but it fell off in the way home. Last time I ever used one of the quickie lube places.
Dead squirrel??
@@SouthMainAuto was away from had to get an oil change .oh you need a cabin air filter $50. shows me it is dirty i see another dusty spot on the counter . i knock the dust out on the counter .looks good to me.
I have a "that guy" comes by my shop dang near daily. Considering that I'm just a DIYer in a private shop, on fully gated and fenced property... I should probably learn to leave myself alone with all that stupid crap. Sheesh
I’m with you about the wasps.
I have an allergic reaction to red wasp bee stings. I can hold bees in my hand, careful around ground bees but red wasp?
I better have an EPI pen or near a hospital cause it’s gonna get real serious quick!
I heard that there is this new trend where if you want a video on SMA you pull a fuse and whammo your car is famous
Watching and learning....
Please advise 😮
Starts fine runs smooth no check engine light..drive 11 to 15 miles ( guessing that's my drive cycle) i feel, i think might be a misfire and check engine light comes on not flashing then while driving it does this shudder like im letting off or pressing gas pedal when im not .. guessing that's limp mode ?? Other than that car's doing fantastic. 93 subaru mt . No scanner for this car 😢😢 mass air flow sensor?
IAC fuel injectors ?? Suggestions please.
in the last 6 months coolant temp sensor, fuel pressure regulator, fixed crank and hard start and increased mpg by 3 mpg yayyyy original mpg on a 30 yr okd car 😊 Recently changed TPS spark plugs and wires and coil pack . Thanks in advance oh and passed emissions 6 months ago with flying colors. Ive got 30 yrs me wanting more years lol love my subyroo ps when i start car next time check engine light is not on .
Another excellent informative video thanx Eric. Totally off topic question for anyone in the SMA community. Is brake fluid flammable? All I see on the bottle is boiling point of 254 degrees.
Excellent thanks
Thanks for the multiplexing explanation.I understand now.
That's exactly my reaction when a bee/wasp flys in through my windows, run as I'm deathly allergic to them too. You really should have your epipen with you Mr o.
It's on my toolbox. I got time 😏
@@SouthMainAuto if I get stung, I go into anaphylaxis in under 3 minutes, which is why I said keep it with you 😁
@@philmerrifield1163 Last time I had about 20 min before shit got real. That was being stung about 8 times in the chest and neck. White face hornets are nasty little pricks.
@@SouthMainAuto I guess I'm unlucky as I always go into anaphylaxis within 10 minutes