He does tell us to work hard and to do it for Him so this man being an honest person who actually don’t hurt his community, God is watching over this man. I hope he follows God as well, I’d love to see him in heaven with us all if we repent and follow the Lord. It pays to be the good guy in the end, no matter how much money you got 👍
Thats true. Dealerships dont repair anything, they only upcharge for the company. You need a local guy if you value service....you go in for a flat tire and will dang near end up with a new vehicle purchase
No. They'd diagnose it as something unrelated..like a Body Control Module,charge the customer $4500,screw up the wiring harness,and not fix the problem at all. Oh,and now you have a check engine light with 3 weird codes.
Honest mechanics are few and far between. This young man is a rare breed. He also reminds me of my husband who was also an Auto tech. He helped a lot of his clients save a lot of money because their car's issues were misdiagnosed. Unfortunately he passed away. We were married for 35 years. I miss him. He was a good man.
You just randomly popped into my feed. This is my 4th or 5th video of yours. And every single one has been absolute gold. So much stuff that I learned being too broke to pay a dealership, and lucky enough to have a dealership mechanic of 23 years as an uncle. And you have given solid advice. Every time. At the expense of charlatans everywhere. Good on you sir. You earned a sub, and i wish it could be more.
Had a customer come in with the same problem. I ended up just taping a penny where the grommet went. The stupid piece of plastic was $15 at parts stores and double that at the dealer.
This guys cool as hell. I get stuck watching these videos. He explains it perfectly an gets to the point with no bs. U learn it like o that's it simple shit.
And that’s gonna be $900 please. We had to replace the entire wire harness. Took six hours to put the interior back together. But we’re giving you a 50% discount because the boss said that you were such a nice person. He’s a good guy for sure.
LOL I went through this for a month and it had my car in a semi limp mode. I would just disconnect my battery all the time. My mechanic fixed it in like 3 minutes.
The worst part is you won't realize this until you get out of the car so if you're in traffic and that grommet breaks there's no guessing if the car behind you is paying enough attention to see when you're slowing down!
Its in the nissans like this Rogue..i had a 99 Maxima that this same thing happened.....just wrapped the hole where the gromett was with duct tape and worked fine.
I've swapped a couple of switches in my 2011 Acadia that after getting them out I've cleaned them and they've tested fine with my multimeter so they're in a box should I need to swap again.
I love repairing this. I would do quick fixes for my husband's customers. I figured this out after replacing it on my own vehicle. I'm short, so it's easy for me to flip upside down and replace it.
I usually permanently solve that with a bolt and a nut through that plate that that grommet sits on. never understood why they make it a little rubber grommet that breaks apart
The hardest thing is finding an honest mechanic that does work that you do not need so something they shouldn't get mad about is them showing up the part they replaced and then comes the BILL 😮
Yeah she was a pain, had her hooked up for 6 hours changing out the timing belts that was linked to your brake lights and blinker fluid. 750$ and that's with our family friendly discount 😉
I used a carriage bolt with a washer and nut with loctite on a friend’s car. The replacement grommet will eventually dry rot but the bolt will last forever.
Had an issue with this before. It was the a rubber piece that the brake pedal rested on to cut the lights off. The thing snapped apart. Simple fix: get a new piece and pop it in.
That problem alone makes everyone freak the fuk out kuz the battery is the first thought it might fuk it up. Battery r so expensive now. I like how this dude isn’t acting like he sweating. Professionals r calm & have not one but many solutions. To ppl that don’t know want to seem like it’s gonna take 3 hours to fix & they gonna b sweating. I have been to many scammer ppl & u sir have no attitude in ur walk or voice that sounds like ur a scammer. Very honest man voice. The type of voice than can run as president
Whats the grommet you used tho ?? Can you show us in detail what your repairs are which rectifes the vehicle issue(s) in your repair fixing the problems..
I had a problem like that on a 2007 Saturn Aura XR that I owned once, except it would act as if I was pressing the brake at random intervals. So, cruise control only lasted a few minutes at a time, and the brake lights would all come on, even if I was gaining speed. Turns out, there was a recall for it that consisted of taking the harness plug out of the brake module and packing it full of dielectric grease. I thought it was a joke, but I bought the big tube of Permatex and did it... and I'll be damned if it didn't last just like that until I got rid of the car.
Save thing happened on my hubby's car. I put a bolt thru the hole on the pedal shaft. One week later my truck did the same thing. Plastic grommet broke, so another bolt with nut. Free fix since I had on hand what was needed both times.
Because the pressing the brake pedal disengages cruise control, if the grommet is broken and the switch is stuck in the closed position and you won't be able to set cruise!
I had a similar problem replacing a faulty master cylinder with an aftermarket one that didn't have the correct magnets (VW) so my coworker had the ingenious idea to epoxy a magnet from one of those grabber tools to the master cylinder screw. Works perfectly fine, has for a few months now. If it ever goes out, I know what the issue is.
I had this issue with my Hyundai Sonata. My Brother is a certified ASE Mechanic. He founded the issue to be a faulty fuse (break fuse if I recall correctly). It cause the break light to stay on, even if the car was off. Witch cause the traction indicator to come on, and my transmission started to slip. Simply foe a faulty fuse. He changed it out, issue went away, brake lights stay off, only if applied. And no more slippage. That's was last June 2023. It took him 5min to do, and he did it in the dark..
He went under the steering wheel, open the fuse box. He had one of those code readers, but it's like he knew exactly what it was and didn't need it. Actually had the fuse piece in his tool box and hooked me up. Saved me at least $500
Brother, you look like you are very reasonable. Mechanical very knowledgeable. I would love to know where your shop is at me. Cause I got a service light on my car and everybody trying to charge me and it soon as I leave the shop. They like I'm right back on. I don't change everything in this car. Any slides still come back on
Some of these scam mechanics don’t understand how much people value someone that’s honest. They’d rather make a quick buck over winning the trust and business of someone that has faith in you.
i never got this damn design. my car from 1997 has this too. when u step on the brake pedal, its doesnt just complete the circuit as we think turning on a house switch energerizes a bulb. its kind of the opposite. theres always power going to the brake lights, the rubber grommet/spacer hes talking about is always touching a switch that is an "off" switch. when u press the brake, the rubber spacer releases the "off" switch, activating the brake lights. when that pieces breaks, the "off" switch is off - resulting in an always "on".
I didn’t know about any of this grommet stuff. I just pulled the switch on my ‘02 Avalanche and replaced it. Several years ago I had to do my ‘90 240SX. I was wondering why there was dried brittle broken plastic on the floor mat
I had the same problem with my wife's dodge durango called the dealership and was quoted almost $400 i went to Autozone and got the part for under $20 and replaced it myself in less than 2 minutes.
This also can cause problems with the transmission and cause low MPG aka bad fuel economy, since the Torque Converter unlocks everytime the brake os pressed
I had something similar in a 2006 caravan, turned out to be a swollen bulb in the top trunk mount, but plate screws on the outside seized, i ended getting it from inside the trunk with a paperclip 😂
I learned this years ago on my 97 honda accord. Its a tiny rubber piece the size of a dime and has a point that presses the switch when you let off the brake. It was like 5 bucks for it lol..
Yep had this happen to my 05 Elantrai put a screw in the hole drove it for the rest of winter n junked it cause it had 251k n the rear sub frame was rotting away 5-6 years for 1000 bucks it was a good car
Dealerships hates this dude
A good honest mechanic will put the dealership out of business
So you are telling me, these multi-millionaires living life of luxury through dishonesty
You realize not every dealership is the same shitty dealership you take your rust bucket to right
Dealerships hate good mechanics.
@Zaxby722, You mean that they hire dishonest ones and despite those thst are just and honest ones
I hope the lord has a special place for mechanics like this
He does
He does tell us to work hard and to do it for Him so this man being an honest person who actually don’t hurt his community, God is watching over this man. I hope he follows God as well, I’d love to see him in heaven with us all if we repent and follow the Lord. It pays to be the good guy in the end, no matter how much money you got 👍
HE DOES. BE WELL.
Dealership states "new pedal assembly " $1800
That's very low for a dealership. 1800 for 1 part, 900 for another miseleneious parts, 1000 for labor + taxes. So around $5k
Thats true. Dealerships dont repair anything, they only upcharge for the company. You need a local guy if you value service....you go in for a flat tire and will dang near end up with a new vehicle purchase
They really would do that too😆
Customer says to dealership: Don’t lie to me
No. They'd diagnose it as something unrelated..like a Body Control Module,charge the customer $4500,screw up the wiring harness,and not fix the problem at all.
Oh,and now you have a check engine light with 3 weird codes.
Honest mechanics are few and far between.
This young man is a rare breed.
He also reminds me of my husband who was also an Auto tech. He helped a lot of his clients save a lot of money because their car's issues were misdiagnosed.
Unfortunately he passed away.
We were married for 35 years. I miss him. He was a good man.
Honest auto mechanics are about as rare as an honest doctor.
Sorry for your loss and happy you found someone to share 35 years of love with❤.
Glad you had him for 35yrs.
💙💙
Your honesty intelligence and humbleness are sky high.
Much love
I could watch you all day!!! Great job!
Make this dude famous
This is very honest and good
This is how you maintain loyalty mechanics/techs
thats an honest mechanic, others would say she needs hydraulic blinker fluid and an ecu for it
Great personality love your honesty
I helped my daughter fix this in her car. An easy piece shipped in and a quick fix.
This man so honest my type of business patna
Underrated content creator. Your integrity is more valuable than money. Wish we had more people and mechanics especially like you around!
This dude knows what he doing he an honest mechanic I can tell he love what he doing treating peoples right..
You just randomly popped into my feed. This is my 4th or 5th video of yours. And every single one has been absolute gold. So much stuff that I learned being too broke to pay a dealership, and lucky enough to have a dealership mechanic of 23 years as an uncle. And you have given solid advice. Every time. At the expense of charlatans everywhere. Good on you sir. You earned a sub, and i wish it could be more.
Something tells me this man is honest and kind. God bless you, brother!
It would be helpful to see the grommet repair up close but thank you for the advice sir
The people love this guy honest and fair.
This happened with my sister's kids I didn't have a grommet so I took a Modelo beer top and tape and it worked
I glued half of a pencil eraser to mine
This guy is just an honest mechanic doing what he loves and the customers will just comeback and will tell everybody about this dude and the team.
Very intelligent and seasoned mechanic...
They're gonna start hating you because you're showing us how it's done. You're simplifying everything 👏🔥
This guy is the truth
Major props bro, screw dealerships and crooked mechanics this dudes the real deal
God bless this man 💯
this guy is very well-spoken! not only is he a fantastic, honest mechanic but a great teacher as well
I concur!
Had a customer come in with the same problem. I ended up just taping a penny where the grommet went. The stupid piece of plastic was $15 at parts stores and double that at the dealer.
I used duck tape on mine at home..jut wrapped it a few round on the pedal over the hole and voila...
Erica the car guy has a better somewhat solution of what to use as a grommet replacement that ladt much much longer
I wish this guy was closer to where I live. What a gentleman and what a great mechanic. And just the way he deals with the customers he's a godsend.
This guys cool as hell. I get stuck watching these videos. He explains it perfectly an gets to the point with no bs. U learn it like o that's it simple shit.
A man who knows what to do. 😅😅
Just did this yesterday on a 2004 Acura MDX if was a challenge but got it done. Thanks for the informative
Why was it such a challenge? Genuinely interested.
@@otroflores91 It’s awkward to get to. I had to do it once.
And that’s gonna be $900 please. We had to replace the entire wire harness. Took six hours to put the interior back together. But we’re giving you a 50% discount because the boss said that you were such a nice person. He’s a good guy for sure.
Dumbass
Stop exaggerating
You at my shop?
Dealership: "Sorry ma'am, you need a new engine and a transmission flush. And when was the last time you checked your camshaft?"
LOL I went through this for a month and it had my car in a semi limp mode. I would just disconnect my battery all the time. My mechanic fixed it in like 3 minutes.
Your videos and to the point description of what you are working on and repairing are spectacular!
The worst part is you won't realize this until you get out of the car so if you're in traffic and that grommet breaks there's no guessing if the car behind you is paying enough attention to see when you're slowing down!
God bless you my friend you’re honest in what you do!👍🏼
Had this happen to my Cavalier. Cheap plastic grommets disintegrate in hot weather. Advance auto had a bag of gromments for like $5. Easy fix.
Had this issue with my 1994 Accord. I changed the switch. Didn’t know about the grommet. 😂😂😂😂
There probably wasn't a grommet. You're talking about an entirely different vehicle. If the switch fixed your issue. Thats all you needed.
Its in the nissans like this Rogue..i had a 99 Maxima that this same thing happened.....just wrapped the hole where the gromett was with duct tape and worked fine.
I've swapped a couple of switches in my 2011 Acadia that after getting them out I've cleaned them and they've tested fine with my multimeter so they're in a box should I need to swap again.
This brother always has a fresh lining
Good video. Thank you. The words are good for some people. Others learn by seeing so please consider showing the part and or install.
I have had this grommet brake on 2 different customers vehicles. Very easy fix. 👌
I had this happen on my truck, I just super glued a tiny earth magnet from harbor freight and it was good to go
I love repairing this. I would do quick fixes for my husband's customers. I figured this out after replacing it on my own vehicle. I'm short, so it's easy for me to flip upside down and replace it.
I live in Florida and I need a mechanic like him
You are incredibly mechanic. Good job
Done this 2 times already, first on ladies car down the road and than mine happened the next week, just got me warmed up
I usually permanently solve that with a bolt and a nut through that plate that that grommet sits on. never understood why they make it a little rubber grommet that breaks apart
The hardest thing is finding an honest mechanic that does work that you do not need so something they shouldn't get mad about is them showing up the part they replaced and then comes the BILL 😮
Yeah she was a pain, had her hooked up for 6 hours changing out the timing belts that was linked to your brake lights and blinker fluid. 750$ and that's with our family friendly discount 😉
Exact thing happened to me, I got a ribbed fastener and put the flat part of the switch on it, then put it back on. Works like a charm
Awesome job
When hiring the right mechanic makes all the difference in the world when you want the job done right the first time
Dealer: oh man if it would've been the blinker I could've saved you. But since it's the break light you're gonna have to replace the engine.
Good mechanic
You are amazing! I wish you lived in CA!
This happened to me a neighbor riding by told me I'd left my lights on
I used a carriage bolt with a washer and nut with loctite on a friend’s car. The replacement grommet will eventually dry rot but the bolt will last forever.
Had an issue with this before. It was the a rubber piece that the brake pedal rested on to cut the lights off. The thing snapped apart. Simple fix: get a new piece and pop it in.
This guy is a genius in my book. Hey, I love your videos…
That problem alone makes everyone freak the fuk out kuz the battery is the first thought it might fuk it up. Battery r so expensive now. I like how this dude isn’t acting like he sweating. Professionals r calm & have not one but many solutions. To ppl that don’t know want to seem like it’s gonna take 3 hours to fix & they gonna b sweating. I have been to many scammer ppl & u sir have no attitude in ur walk or voice that sounds like ur a scammer. Very honest man voice. The type of voice than can run as president
Whats the grommet you used tho ?? Can you show us in detail what your repairs are which rectifes the vehicle issue(s) in your repair fixing the problems..
Did we all miss the car smoking right there when he pressed the brakes at the end
I with you was in Elizabeth, NJ 😭😭😭😣straight up get the job done & valuable quality mechanic
His the Bob Ross of mechanics
Terrible Analogy...
I had a problem like that on a 2007 Saturn Aura XR that I owned once, except it would act as if I was pressing the brake at random intervals. So, cruise control only lasted a few minutes at a time, and the brake lights would all come on, even if I was gaining speed.
Turns out, there was a recall for it that consisted of taking the harness plug out of the brake module and packing it full of dielectric grease. I thought it was a joke, but I bought the big tube of Permatex and did it... and I'll be damned if it didn't last just like that until I got rid of the car.
You are a great and honest mechanic where is your location ?
Save thing happened on my hubby's car. I put a bolt thru the hole on the pedal shaft. One week later my truck did the same thing. Plastic grommet broke, so another bolt with nut. Free fix since I had on hand what was needed both times.
You're one hell of smart lady!!😊
Thank you very much
Because the pressing the brake pedal disengages cruise control, if the grommet is broken and the switch is stuck in the closed position and you won't be able to set cruise!
Dealerships: your car needs to be rewired. Normally, it would run you $4000, but we can knock off $500 through our loyalty program.
Best channel.
How reliable is the grommet fix? Why not just replace the brake switch assembly? Unless these new Nissans don't have that as an option 😢
When you don’t know a thing about cars
@@isaacromero8331 ?
I wish you were here in Vegas 😪
Thank you
I had a similar problem replacing a faulty master cylinder with an aftermarket one that didn't have the correct magnets (VW) so my coworker had the ingenious idea to epoxy a magnet from one of those grabber tools to the master cylinder screw. Works perfectly fine, has for a few months now. If it ever goes out, I know what the issue is.
I always place a nut and bolt where the grommet was. You will never have the same problem again.
I need this man checking out my classic MB…
I had this issue with my Hyundai Sonata. My Brother is a certified ASE Mechanic. He founded the issue to be a faulty fuse (break fuse if I recall correctly). It cause the break light to stay on, even if the car was off. Witch cause the traction indicator to come on, and my transmission started to slip. Simply foe a faulty fuse. He changed it out, issue went away, brake lights stay off, only if applied. And no more slippage. That's was last June 2023. It took him 5min to do, and he did it in the dark..
He went under the steering wheel, open the fuse box. He had one of those code readers, but it's like he knew exactly what it was and didn't need it. Actually had the fuse piece in his tool box and hooked me up. Saved me at least $500
Brother, you look like you are very reasonable. Mechanical very knowledgeable. I would love to know where your shop is at me. Cause I got a service light on my car and everybody trying to charge me and it soon as I leave the shop. They like I'm right back on. I don't change everything in this car. Any slides still come back on
Instead of grommet glue a penny over hole or short nut and bolt permanently fix grommet detereassion
Some of these scam mechanics don’t understand how much people value someone that’s honest. They’d rather make a quick buck over winning the trust and business of someone that has faith in you.
Dealership : "You need a new transmission"
i never got this damn design. my car from 1997 has this too. when u step on the brake pedal, its doesnt just complete the circuit as we think turning on a house switch energerizes a bulb. its kind of the opposite. theres always power going to the brake lights, the rubber grommet/spacer hes talking about is always touching a switch that is an "off" switch. when u press the brake, the rubber spacer releases the "off" switch, activating the brake lights. when that pieces breaks, the "off" switch is off - resulting in an always "on".
1/4 oz adhesive wheel weight works well in a pinch.
i had that problem, ended up super gluing 2 pennies a nickle and a dime to make the switch contact. was never a problem again.
Why is it always a Nissan with the brake pedal switch grommet??
I didn’t know about any of this grommet stuff. I just pulled the switch on my ‘02 Avalanche and replaced it. Several years ago I had to do my ‘90 240SX. I was wondering why there was dried brittle broken plastic on the floor mat
How much did you charge ? If you did
I had this problem. Literally solved it with a penny 😂
I had the same problem with my wife's dodge durango called the dealership and was quoted almost $400 i went to Autozone and got the part for under $20 and replaced it myself in less than 2 minutes.
I had a similar issue and for me the fix was just twisting a little bolt under my break pedal
This also can cause problems with the transmission and cause low MPG aka bad fuel economy, since the Torque Converter unlocks everytime the brake os pressed
I had something similar in a 2006 caravan, turned out to be a swollen bulb in the top trunk mount, but plate screws on the outside seized, i ended getting it from inside the trunk with a paperclip 😂
Calm narrator voice...
Switch brake light on the pedal, I had before, temporary use screw to hold it 😊
I learned this years ago on my 97 honda accord. Its a tiny rubber piece the size of a dime and has a point that presses the switch when you let off the brake. It was like 5 bucks for it lol..
We’re are u guys located ?
Yep had this happen to my 05 Elantrai put a screw in the hole drove it for the rest of winter n junked it cause it had 251k n the rear sub frame was rotting away 5-6 years for 1000 bucks it was a good car