In this video we diagnose and fix a dead mystery auction Audi that was stolen. for business inquiries (not for technical questions); Diagnosedan@gmail.com
If I understand correctly, this video show pairing new key with car. In your case thief did something wrong during this procedure resulted data lost communication and damage comfort module?
That brings up a bunch more questions! It would seem that Dan is using a hacked key to operate the car (since the physical key doesn't unlock the door). Kind of wish the comfort module programming was at least touched on - but I'm sure there's another video for that.
Excellent demonstration. You're one of the most professional RUclips technicians out there. Not only are you great at diagnosis but your video quality is superb! Keep up the fantastic content.
Dan, how have you only got 140k subscribers??? You are extremely talented, concise, systematic and organized - and deliver it all in an easy to listen and understand way. I hope you and your channel get better recognition. Thank you for what you do.
@@Diagnosedan you don't make a lot of videos but your videos are excellent. I've learned a lot and try to watch every video. I think you're way too advanced for most common DYI mechanics, and unfortunately you're way over the heads of most average mechanics. Or should I say parts changers. After they all give up you are the next step above and beyond.
@Diagnosedan That's probably because most people who are willing to work on their car or do some maintenance aren't informed the way you are. Ik spreek ook Nederlands. Ik ben een originele Tukker en spreek dus ook Twentsch.
I’m getting a free education here. I’m not a car mechanic or anything, but I’m learning so much. Awesome content. Thanks Dan, true expert in his field. Always brilliant to watch.
Reminds me of the BMW you diagnosed with a comfort module blocking things due to the passenger side door handle being shorted out. Great diagnosis, great vid - thanks. 👍
@@unclemarksdiyauto The door handle had a short which affect the comfort module because it’s their controller. It was a right hand front door handle that fixed the car, the car came right as soon as the handle was unplugged if I remember correctly
@@sleepwalker8600 that part I remembered! Lol! All because of a door handle. Cars are getting to complex, which will be bad when they get older and the cost of repair is more than the car. We think it is bad now.
He is not really a mechanic, rather a diagnostic technician. A true mechanic would do oil changes, brake pad changes, air filter changes, spark plug changes, brake fluid changes all day long, and tire rotations twice a year during the seasons, do wheel alignments, deal with rusty bolts and nuts, rusty exhausts, timing belt and timing chain changes, and hardly ever be confronted with serious electronical issues apart from broken light bulbs. Thats why diagnostic technicians have a separate qualification track and a separate name should be used for their profession.
I like your straightforward diagnostic approach. Step one step two step three step four no jumping steps. And your English is easily understandable. Thank you for doing it in English because I wouldn't have understood it in Dutch
That was a really neat diagnosis, Dan! Very logical thought process :) Would be interesting to see the programming process too...please show it next time!
PHAD: one of the software and hardware packages to remove component protection is ODIS and another is Abrites. Both are quite involved and very expensive. The ODIS version gets you into the VAG servers (in Germany). You also have to go through a comprehensive registration and vetting process! I agree, it would be cool to see the CP removed and the CCM matched to the car.
My gawdness this dude is smart. The way he goes about diagnosing issue is time and cost saving. He just doesnt throw parts in a car and hope it fixes the problem. His clients are lucky to have him. He absolutely gained a new subscriber. Cheers mate
That was a tricky one but you are a master in logical thinking. In the end it is easy for anyone to say " of course " but sometimes coming up with a game plan is the hardest part. It all makes sense in the end but I bet that many would get stuck at wanting to make sure that the key was matching the car. Great video Danny. A pleasure to listen and watch.
Thank you very much for the great comment. In the video the diag looks easier than it was. With no comm. you need to come up with a plan to make any progress.
Always, logical, methodical and proves in multiple ways where the problem is. Great stuff. No taking anything for granted or guessing here. Well done. 👍🏼
@@moestrei I sure did. Get the odd call from the shop for advice. Go back to the shop to visit and see some of the jobs and think I don’t miss it. One example is now leaking heater cores on Q5’s , windshield and dash have to come out, warranty pays 18hrs. Yep glad that’s behind me.
WOW! I'm paused from just watching a video on replacing the water pump packing on my 1930 Ford Model A to watching the super advanced world of DiagnoseDan. Much changed for those people in their 90's still with us today.
Great job Dan , your so right to split the circuits to check for the faults , your customer will be so happy that you have the expertise to diagnose and fix a problem like this , well done sir 👍👍👍
Still my most favorite auto-diagnostician, Dan. You explain things so well and make it seem like we could do these diagnostics on our own…..which I clearly could not. 😂 keep up the great work, Dan! Lifetime fan, here. I know you have your TSB stuff going on, Dan, but I miss you when you’re gone for so long between videos.
Great approach to solve this problem. I had a hint that it could have been the immobilizer module but I had to wait until the end. Again you are GREAT at what you do.. Thanks
25+ year MB tech. No idea why your video popped up on my feed but watched it. You use very sound diagnostic steps but this is a perfect example of why I can’t understand why people want to try to fix all makes… Have never sat in a Audi in my life but most high end cars work the same so I was rolling right along with you while you were getting there. An Audi only guy would have gone almost straight to it. God Bless ya’ll for diving into everything but it is so much easier when all you deal with day in and out is one make. Good show.
Hi Emmett, you are right. Working on just one brand is easier. I've worked on Bmw's for 15 years and at one point i had the feeling i'd seen it all, and needed new challenges.
You have some of the best videos on auto diagnosis on RUclips. They are always well explained even for someone not familiar with the make or model you are working on. Thank you for producing them. Take care.
The customer did the right thing bringing it to YOU 1st so it didn't end up in several dealerships still not running, you're simply amazing Dan. I still remember that BMW issue where the door handle was the problem.
Another great video, Dan. Very informative and interesting. Glad you shared it with us. Once again you solved a difficult situation with your unique ability to logically break things down and explain what's happening so us far less talented folks can understand and learn.
No wonder the customer was really happy. That's a real nice Audi. From what you showed us in the video it is in great condition. Compared to Volkswagen (2017 Golf) this one was easy. The Golf has all the modules sealed and bomb proofed, ready for the next war. What was amazing about this one, is your easy to follow explanation on the Gateway module. The basic function of the Gateway is well understood, what was not understood is the huge role it plays in passing signals to the diagnose connector (DNC).
Great job,well done. The VW family is too much complex to get a diagnosis,but you make it easy. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Happy new year from Brazil.
That feeling you get when you've sussed the problem. I'm not even close to your skill level. But diagnostics is a very rewarding job. One of my new favourite YT channels!
Dan can I just say a massive thank you. I have been watching your Channel for a while now as I'm trying to get my head around and get into the diagnostics side of the automotive trade. Your videos are so informative and easy to follow and your knowledge comes across. Your videos are definetely playing a big part in my learning so thanks for all the time and effort you put into your videos. If anyone has any recommendations for training for anyone looking to do diagnostics on cars please fire away thanks. P.S the list of tools I need is ever growing after watching your videos 😂
Unlike many mechanics, you approached this as an electronic tech. Good work. One question remains though: Could the original comfort module be reprogrammed? It might have gone into a default status due to detecting unauthorized use of the car.
If there is no communication how would the old module be reprogrammed? There are non OE solutions to read/write the chip directly but for waranty issues and not knowing the history we choose to go with a new module. If you want to know what i think happend to the car, click on the link in the top comment
Awesome video. In the initial steps, I would check the passenger door lock because maybe due to theft, the driver door lock could be destroyed (unless the key doesnt work on passenger door).
@@hm01proto64 I thought you had to pull off a plastic cover and then there is a key slot in a weird location UNDER the trim in a vertical position on those, could be wrong, not been something I've worked on
I really liked this video. I may have checked that it really was auctioned and not just someone wishing to get a stolen car working. I am sure you did that
Really Nice!!! Did you do a board level inspection of the old module for simple obvious component level failures (water ingress, shorted tantalum caps etc)? I would love to see a module programming/coding.
What an excellent video this time Dan, I enjoyed watching you do it in terms that even I could understand. Can I be rude and ask how much something like this would cost to a guy like myself?
Having been in business for many years....I would ask...what’s the car worth unfixed.....? .....would some one pay 10% of the cars value....to have it running....? ....that would be my charge out cost.....cheers...love you work...from Australia.
My BMW F11 had the same symptoms as this Audi just a month ago. It turned out it was the Gateway Module itself that was broken in my car. Love these diagnosis videos 👏
I had almost exactly the same thing on a prius that had been attempted to be jumpstarted in reverse polarity. Nothing aparently broken such as fuses and relays hat were easily accessible. I found it surprising that there seemed to be no reverse polarity protection for such events.
Like fr Toyotas are so advanced they don’t even let the cat heat up, instead they’ll just blow a fuse and put the car in limp mode so you don’t mess up your engine. They do a lot of little safety hacks like that so I’m confused why they would allow that to happen
@@MasterProductionsTX What I have found is that there is some voltage/ charging regulator beween the start battery and the hybrid battery that usually goes AWOL in such conditions. As you say though I don't really understand how that is not accounted for since it shouldnt be the most uncommon scenario.
Dan...the newest car I've ever worked on was a 98 Ametican Camry. This stuff is fantastic, optical cable coms(!). I'm wondering..was the fob with the wrong key ever determined to belong to the car?, or did the reprogramming accept the fob, regardless of originality?
@@Diagnosedan its very possible that the metal key does belong to the car. Its very common that those metal keys never get used and fill up with gunk and dont work. Ive had it happen on two cars.
TLDW: The Comfort module is a control module that acts as a second layer of ignition security between other systems that rely on it as a reference. It wouldn't let the ignition circuit complete, so the car appears dead and also unable to communicate with a scan tool. The battery is good, and every interface and power supply probe (and each ground/earth) checked good while the car's main computer tried to communicate with the module. Dan added temporary power to the ignition circuit so the scan tool could finally communicate with the main computer and scan the car for error codes. All the error codes shown referenced no response from the Comfort module, despite it being able to receive a communication signal from the main computer and receive power. So the module is shorted or broken internally. The module is located in the rear right. Dan ordered a new Comfort module and programmed it off-camera. Dan replaced said Comfort module and the car now runs and communicates correctly. How much did the new module cost? Too much!!
I'm sure it's a very expensive part, but remember that the car was bought from an auction, most likely at a huge discount, which probably more than covers for the cost of the module and for Dan's labor.
@@dans_Learning_Curve Ok, but the amount really doesn't mean much. What's a week's pay for some is a bottle of wine for others, in a restaurant... Of course it's an Audi, so parts are overpriced, but who can afford an Audi won't find that extremely expensive.
Hat's off to Dan. Feels like going back to school days. Online learning and complementing it with logical reasoning based on years of experience is absolutely remarkable. Thankyou Dan.
The first thing the bad boys do is look for a tracker. They will unplug just about every thing resulting in loss of signal to the cars protection system.. Well done Dan !!
Hell yeah...i fixed my audi A6 2006 thanks too Dan and this video, i"m am now a gateway hacker...best regards from mr.Jan Berge/J.B.carpartner in Oslo.
@@Diagnosedan can we support you to make more videos somehow? For example on Patreon or PayPal? I am just a home hobbyist, I don’t own a workshop so a DDTSB subscription is a bit too expensive for me.
Dan, I am not a mechanic, just try to repair my own vehicle when it breaks down. You are one talented guy, are you based in the UK? Every mechanic in the world should be subscribing to your channel
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now you now what happend.. with that comfort modul..
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Thanks for sharing David! we were suspecting something like this happend but i had never seen a video of it.
If I understand correctly, this video show pairing new key with car. In your case thief did something wrong during this procedure resulted data lost communication and damage comfort module?
@@petrjonas1599 smart thinking! I think that could've happened, I was already wondering what could've happened after watching the video.
That brings up a bunch more questions! It would seem that Dan is using a hacked key to operate the car (since the physical key doesn't unlock the door). Kind of wish the comfort module programming was at least touched on - but I'm sure there's another video for that.
@@CubbyTech I assumed he had an Audi technician program it for him?
Excellent demonstration. You're one of the most professional RUclips technicians out there. Not only are you great at diagnosis but your video quality is superb! Keep up the fantastic content.
Thank you
Mmmm - it'd be even better if the audio was consistently across both left and right.
Have you opened comfort module try to find reason of failure perhaps it failed new one
@@Diagnosedan in your h
Not to mention delivering all that technical content....in (to him), a foreign language! Man's a genius.
Dan, how have you only got 140k subscribers??? You are extremely talented, concise, systematic and organized - and deliver it all in an easy to listen and understand way.
I hope you and your channel get better recognition. Thank you for what you do.
That's proberbly because i do not make a lot of video's. Thanks for the great comment!
@@Diagnosedan
you don't make a lot of videos but your videos are excellent. I've learned a lot and try to watch every video. I think you're way too advanced for most common DYI mechanics, and unfortunately you're way over the heads of most average mechanics. Or should I say parts changers. After they all give up you are the next step above and beyond.
@@Diagnosedan Maybe not many videos, but the quality in them is better than any other. Here in Denmark, mechanics just sucks. Swapping parts.
Quality over quantity, and most people are just looking for quick fixes, he explains everything, I learned a lot from him
@Diagnosedan That's probably because most people who are willing to work on their car or do some maintenance aren't informed the way you are. Ik spreek ook Nederlands. Ik ben een originele Tukker en spreek dus ook Twentsch.
I’m getting a free education here. I’m not a car mechanic or anything, but I’m learning so much. Awesome content. Thanks Dan, true expert in his field. Always brilliant to watch.
What an engineer, you are the best.
Reminds me of the BMW you diagnosed with a comfort module blocking things due to the passenger side door handle being shorted out. Great diagnosis, great vid - thanks. 👍
That was a great fix, I really enjoyed and learned a lot from that episode
That's what came to my mind also.
I remember the video you are referring to HughShower. I did not remember that in the BMW diag, the comfort module was blocking things.
@@unclemarksdiyauto The door handle had a short which affect the comfort module because it’s their controller. It was a right hand front door handle that fixed the car, the car came right as soon as the handle was unplugged if I remember correctly
@@sleepwalker8600 that part I remembered! Lol! All because of a door handle. Cars are getting to complex, which will be bad when they get older and the cost of repair is more than the car. We think it is bad now.
Wishing every mechanic was like this !!
He is not really a mechanic, rather a diagnostic technician. A true mechanic would do oil changes, brake pad changes, air filter changes, spark plug changes, brake fluid changes all day long, and tire rotations twice a year during the seasons, do wheel alignments, deal with rusty bolts and nuts, rusty exhausts, timing belt and timing chain changes, and hardly ever be confronted with serious electronical issues apart from broken light bulbs. Thats why diagnostic technicians have a separate qualification track and a separate name should be used for their profession.
Thanks for watching
I just want to tell you; you are a good man, and you have all my respect.
I like your straightforward diagnostic approach. Step one step two step three step four no jumping steps. And your English is easily understandable. Thank you for doing it in English because I wouldn't have understood it in Dutch
That was a really neat diagnosis, Dan! Very logical thought process :) Would be interesting to see the programming process too...please show it next time!
My guess he is probably using Vag- Com cable or another specific software.
PHAD: one of the software and hardware packages to remove component protection is ODIS and another is Abrites. Both are quite involved and very expensive. The ODIS version gets you into the VAG servers (in Germany). You also have to go through a comprehensive registration and vetting process! I agree, it would be cool to see the CP removed and the CCM matched to the car.
No problem, thanks for leaving a comment colleague😉👍
@@bernardaflores1720 Odis
@@stefanczechorskidds8435 Odis was used
When it said “can we fix it” I had absolutely no doubt in my mind that it would drive out of Dan’s workshop. Fantastic work.
🤣🤣👍
Brilliant fault finding Dan....and explained so so well. Thanks buddy, keep them coming👍
My gawdness this dude is smart. The way he goes about diagnosing issue is time and cost saving. He just doesnt throw parts in a car and hope it fixes the problem. His clients are lucky to have him. He absolutely gained a new subscriber. Cheers mate
That was a tricky one but you are a master in logical thinking. In the end it is easy for anyone to say " of course " but sometimes coming up with a game plan is the hardest part. It all makes sense in the end but I bet that many would get stuck at wanting to make sure that the key was matching the car. Great video Danny. A pleasure to listen and watch.
Thank you very much for the great comment. In the video the diag looks easier than it was. With no comm. you need to come up with a plan to make any progress.
Always, logical, methodical and proves in multiple ways where the problem is. Great stuff. No taking anything for granted or guessing here. Well done. 👍🏼
Thanks!
Great diagnosis as usual. Watching from North Carolina USA
that's pure talent and experience. learned a lot. who thought vehicles now have fiber optics in them.
I was a Audi tech for 47 years, now retired for 5 years, as always I like your way and process of diagnosis and explanation.
Thanks Nick, thanks for the great comment
You retired at the right time.
@@moestrei I sure did. Get the odd call from the shop for advice. Go back to the shop to visit and see some of the jobs and think I don’t miss it. One example is now leaking heater cores on Q5’s , windshield and dash have to come out, warranty pays 18hrs. Yep glad that’s behind me.
@@nickpappas4133 do you have a set fee for the calls from the shop you get?
@@dans_Learning_Curve no charge,just like to help out and keeps me in the automotive loop. I appreciated the help when I needed it.
Wonderful diagnosis. The owner is lucky he found you!
Thanks!!
The owner could have just asked the Albanian who stole the car to tell him what he messed with.
Great video Dan, the gun shot at the start scared the shit out of me!
Yes the most awaited Man on RUclips👍
You ain't lying, as soon as saw it on my feed it made my day!!!
🤣🤣👍
Another great diagnosis my friend. Keeping it simple and straight to the point. Happy New Year !
Happy New year Keith!
Happy new year Keith. Please make some videos.
WOW! I'm paused from just watching a video on replacing the water pump packing on my 1930 Ford Model A to watching the super advanced world of DiagnoseDan. Much changed for those people in their 90's still with us today.
Thank you sir for watching my videos and taking the time to leave a comment, you are awsome
Owner of the car is one fortunate man to have you as his mechanics
Great job Dan , your so right to split the circuits to check for the faults , your customer will be so happy that you have the expertise to diagnose and fix a problem like this , well done sir 👍👍👍
*you’re so right.
Thanks Mike!
Still my most favorite auto-diagnostician, Dan. You explain things so well and make it seem like we could do these diagnostics on our own…..which I clearly could not. 😂 keep up the great work, Dan! Lifetime fan, here.
I know you have your TSB stuff going on, Dan, but I miss you when you’re gone for so long between videos.
Thanks for the positive comment!
Great approach to solve this problem. I had a hint that it could have been the immobilizer module but I had to wait until the end. Again you are GREAT at what you do..
Thanks
Masterful fix, very logical approach to troubleshooting, love it!
25+ year MB tech. No idea why your video popped up on my feed but watched it. You use very sound diagnostic steps but this is a perfect example of why I can’t understand why people want to try to fix all makes… Have never sat in a Audi in my life but most high end cars work the same so I was rolling right along with you while you were getting there. An Audi only guy would have gone almost straight to it. God Bless ya’ll for diving into everything but it is so much easier when all you deal with day in and out is one make. Good show.
Hi Emmett, you are right. Working on just one brand is easier. I've worked on Bmw's for 15 years and at one point i had the feeling i'd seen it all, and needed new challenges.
Great video again Dan, love the content and the way you break down the faults into simple language. 👍
Thanks!
AMAZING!!! Well done again Dan. Wow these cars are FAR too complex.
Diagnose Dan, this Video has changed my life. 🙏🙏. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thats great to hear!!!
Great diagnose video, when you stated the problems in the beginning my first thought was, it has to be a bad comfort module😄
Smart thinking!
You have some of the best videos on auto diagnosis on RUclips. They are always well explained even for someone not familiar with the make or model you are working on. Thank you for producing them. Take care.
Thanks Bill!!
i dont know why it took soo long to come across your videos, i am always searching for auto repair videos. i am impressed
The customer did the right thing bringing it to YOU 1st so it didn't end up in several dealerships still not running, you're simply amazing Dan. I still remember that BMW issue where the door handle was the problem.
Another great video, Dan. Very informative and interesting. Glad you shared it with us. Once again you solved a difficult situation with your unique ability to logically break things down and explain what's happening so us far less talented folks can understand and learn.
Thanks Frank!!
The diagnosis master, big up to you.
Thanks Trevor
Clever you.wish you could fix cars with these problems in my country. Continue the good work.
No wonder the customer was really happy. That's a real nice Audi. From what you showed us in the video it is in great condition.
Compared to Volkswagen (2017 Golf) this one was easy. The Golf has all the modules sealed and bomb proofed, ready for the next war. What was amazing about this one, is your easy to follow explanation on the Gateway module. The basic function of the Gateway is well understood, what was not understood is the huge role it plays in passing signals to the diagnose connector (DNC).
Great job,well done. The VW family is too much complex to get a diagnosis,but you make it easy. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Happy new year from Brazil.
Thank you very much
Great video! This is the type of content I've come to expect from this channel. Welcome back Dan!
Thanks for watching Johnny
That feeling you get when you've sussed the problem. I'm not even close to your skill level. But diagnostics is a very rewarding job. One of my new favourite YT channels!
Just saw this Dan, absolutely brilliant diagnosis
Great job. This kind of problem can be a real challenge💪
With an Audi specialist as a friend its not to difficult 😉🤣🤣
Dan can I just say a massive thank you. I have been watching your Channel for a while now as I'm trying to get my head around and get into the diagnostics side of the automotive trade. Your videos are so informative and easy to follow and your knowledge comes across. Your videos are definetely playing a big part in my learning so thanks for all the time and effort you put into your videos.
If anyone has any recommendations for training for anyone looking to do diagnostics on cars please fire away thanks.
P.S the list of tools I need is ever growing after watching your videos 😂
Check out South Main Autos and Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostics on youtube. Eric O and Ivan are top Diagnostic gurus. Thank me later.
@@noiseache7720 those guys are great and I add scanner Danner too. There are good channel for following.
Thanks guys will give them all a follow 👍
You can never have to many tools🤣🎂
@@noiseache7720 yes those are great channels
Great job resuscitating the Audi!
Absolutely gobsmacked, top work.👍🇬🇧
Unlike many mechanics, you approached this as an electronic tech. Good work. One question remains though: Could the original comfort module be reprogrammed? It might have gone into a default status due to detecting unauthorized use of the car.
If there is no communication how would the old module be reprogrammed?
There are non OE solutions to read/write the chip directly but for waranty issues and not knowing the history we choose to go with a new module.
If you want to know what i think happend to the car, click on the link in the top comment
Awesome video. In the initial steps, I would check the passenger door lock because maybe due to theft, the driver door lock could be destroyed (unless the key doesnt work on passenger door).
There is no key slot on any other doors except for driver doors. Like every other so call it modern european car.
@@hm01proto64 I thought you had to pull off a plastic cover and then there is a key slot in a weird location UNDER the trim in a vertical position on those, could be wrong, not been something I've worked on
@@HandyC You have to do that for driver doors. Small trim is covering the key slot like you said. And that's it. No other options around the car 🤣
Thanks for watching
Hazard lights work!
Good thing when you drive an audi.......
Fantastic mechanic. Absolute pro!
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I really liked this video. I may have checked that it really was auctioned and not just someone wishing to get a stolen car working. I am sure you did that
Really Nice!!! Did you do a board level inspection of the old module for simple obvious component level failures (water ingress, shorted tantalum caps etc)? I would love to see a module programming/coding.
Yes, nothing visually wrong with it. We programmed the module with the factory tool Odis
What an excellent video this time Dan, I enjoyed watching you do it in terms that even I could understand. Can I be rude and ask how much something like this would cost to a guy like myself?
2 hours of labour and €360 for the module
Having been in business for many years....I would ask...what’s the car worth unfixed.....? .....would some one pay 10% of the cars value....to have it running....? ....that would be my charge out cost.....cheers...love you work...from Australia.
My BMW F11 had the same symptoms as this Audi just a month ago. It turned out it was the Gateway Module itself that was broken in my car. Love these diagnosis videos 👏
Thanks for the great comment!!
Where are you located Mr Dan ..my 2006 Audi b7 cranks only but it doesn't start ...
Thank you Sir, You just proved that as these machines get more complicated they find a place where no one can fix or even understand them.
I had almost exactly the same thing on a prius that had been attempted to be jumpstarted in reverse polarity. Nothing aparently broken such as fuses and relays hat were easily accessible. I found it surprising that there seemed to be no reverse polarity protection for such events.
Yes that can do some damage
@@Diagnosedan It wasnt a job I wanted to take on outdoors in a public parking lot. Never got updated on what eventually happened to the car.
Like fr Toyotas are so advanced they don’t even let the cat heat up, instead they’ll just blow a fuse and put the car in limp mode so you don’t mess up your engine. They do a lot of little safety hacks like that so I’m confused why they would allow that to happen
@@MasterProductionsTX What I have found is that there is some voltage/ charging regulator beween the start battery and the hybrid battery that usually goes AWOL in such conditions. As you say though I don't really understand how that is not accounted for since it shouldnt be the most uncommon scenario.
Dan...the newest car I've ever worked on was a 98 Ametican Camry. This stuff is fantastic, optical cable coms(!). I'm wondering..was the fob with the wrong key ever determined to belong to the car?, or did the reprogramming accept the fob, regardless of originality?
The key belonged to this car, i don't know about the mechanical key the owner is going to sort that out himself
@@Diagnosedan its very possible that the metal key does belong to the car. Its very common that those metal keys never get used and fill up with gunk and dont work. Ive had it happen on two cars.
DAN, YOUR DIAGNOSTICS APPROACH ARE SO LOGICAL STEP BY STEP DIRECT TO THE ISSUE AT HAND. YOU ARE BORN TO BE IN THE ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE FIELD. THANKS
Clear and concise, amazing logical work, most would give up and twiddle thier thumbs!
Thanks!!
So someone reprogrammed the car to accept another key, since the mechanical does not fit?
Look at the link in the top comment
TLDW: The Comfort module is a control module that acts as a second layer of ignition security between other systems that rely on it as a reference. It wouldn't let the ignition circuit complete, so the car appears dead and also unable to communicate with a scan tool. The battery is good, and every interface and power supply probe (and each ground/earth) checked good while the car's main computer tried to communicate with the module. Dan added temporary power to the ignition circuit so the scan tool could finally communicate with the main computer and scan the car for error codes. All the error codes shown referenced no response from the Comfort module, despite it being able to receive a communication signal from the main computer and receive power. So the module is shorted or broken internally. The module is located in the rear right. Dan ordered a new Comfort module and programmed it off-camera. Dan replaced said Comfort module and the car now runs and communicates correctly. How much did the new module cost? Too much!!
I'm sure it's a very expensive part, but remember that the car was bought from an auction, most likely at a huge discount, which probably more than covers for the cost of the module and for Dan's labor.
€360 for the module
@@Diagnosedan Not as bad as I expected it to be...
@@johnnyblue4799 did the conversation to US dollars. $408.08.
@@dans_Learning_Curve Ok, but the amount really doesn't mean much. What's a week's pay for some is a bottle of wine for others, in a restaurant...
Of course it's an Audi, so parts are overpriced, but who can afford an Audi won't find that extremely expensive.
You are the best for me..Diagnosedann The way how you've troubleshoot the car problem you are very excellent
Our own Dutch Mr O has been busy again 😊. Great video Dan!
Another excellent video and diagnosis by Diagno sedan. He diagnos all the sedans and sometimes even coupes and SUVs but we don't talk about those.
🤣🤣 that's epic!
King of Diagnosis is DAN!
Wonderful
Thanks!!
Hat's off to Dan.
Feels like going back to school days.
Online learning and complementing it with logical reasoning based on years of experience is absolutely remarkable.
Thankyou Dan.
Thats an awsome comment, thank you
Very good detailed diagnosis, well done!!
Really enjoyed the video, now a days to repair a car you got be a computer engineer and mechanical engineer at the same time.
You are the most genius ever i've seen. Carry-on. We are learning a lot from you.
Thank you for your efforts. ❤
Dan methodical, professional and fanbloodytastic videos great diagnosis 👍👨🏻🏭🇬🇧
I like the heavy music as you plug stuff in. Your a good explainer.
Thanks!!!!
Most slept on diagnostician.
The first thing the bad boys do is look for a tracker. They will unplug just about every thing resulting in loss of signal to the cars protection system.. Well done Dan !!
Thanks!!
I like the way you done the job . Every time I watch your way dealing with the problem I learn a lot . Thank you .
You have some magnificent tools. One can dream.
Hell yeah...i fixed my audi A6 2006 thanks too Dan and this video, i"m am now a gateway hacker...best regards from mr.Jan Berge/J.B.carpartner in Oslo.
Wonderful diagnosis,great job,thanks
Doesn't fall short of impressive, Thanks a lot.
With your videos I help find the problem on 2 Volkswagen vehicles at the dealership. Grate job sir
Top man 5 star diagnosis this guy is on top of his game.
Thanks!!
One of the greatest pleasures in my life is listening to Nederlanders speak English or Dutch. So much fun!! You got a new sub LOL.
Thanks for Subscribing!!!
I had no idea comfort module causes symptoms like this. I'll keep this in mind. Thank you!
slow, but steady. Excellent instructive video.
Thanks!!
Totally explained in detail making it look straight forward that's the mark of a true professional of his craft .
Thanks for the great comment!!
Has to be said this is one of the best vids I’ve come across absolute genius I have learned so much
Thats so great to hear! Thanks!!
Dan I'm leaning a lot for you thanks God bless you
Very nice Dan! Always so methodical! Impressive sir!
Thanks Cuba!! Great to see you here!
How in the world is it even possible to be so knowledgeable about all cars and fix anything. what planet is Dan from.
Earth ......🤣🤣
@@Diagnosedan Ha Aha, nice try :-)
Hahahahah I enjoy your videos so much. The way you explain the problem, the way you work. I wish I knew you before.
Great job!
Een echte deskundige.
That was brilliant! I couldn’t stop watching once I started that video.
That's great!
@@Diagnosedan can we support you to make more videos somehow? For example on Patreon or PayPal?
I am just a home hobbyist, I don’t own a workshop so a DDTSB subscription is a bit too expensive for me.
@@OilBaron100 thanks but time is usually the problem
Amazing just amazing. Hats off to you. Always love watching your videos.
Best teacher on RUclips
It was very easy to follow your video and gain understanding and information and increasing my knowledge.
Dan, I am not a mechanic, just try to repair my own vehicle when it breaks down. You are one talented guy, are you based in the UK? Every mechanic in the world should be subscribing to your channel
He don’t sound British so I guess his not.
Good, simple explanation of the Gateway.
Thanks!
Great video, I love your logical thinking. I would have loved to see how you programmed the new module.
Great lesson. I really appreciated it. Thank you.
Great interesting troubleshooting!
Procedures. I enjoyed every bit of this vid.❤
Brilliant diagnosis Dan. Clear concise & to the point! Well done young man!
Thanks James