Hope this made sense to everyone that made it this far. Big shout out to Keith over at L1 Auto Diagnostics ( www.youtube.com/@L1Training ) Could not have finished this job on my own that's for sure. Thanks for watching!

@190055joe

5 ай бұрын

Re virginenise please I think you meant re initialise

@ronallen6578

5 ай бұрын

​@@190055joeRevirginise (?) sounded much better😂😂

@mikemiller3565

5 ай бұрын

It is amazing the talent, software, and tools that are required to fix cars today. It is no longer just a wrench turner but one can specialize in diagnostics and computers. Tell that to all young people hesitant to get into the skilled trades.

@jeffboyer8214

5 ай бұрын

Change your oil more often, lady that's the issue with the cams ! Hava good day.

@b.t.2795

5 ай бұрын

You're an excellent automotive diagnostic technician.

A truly humble intelligent professional man. The man who knows his profession but is willing to say, well I have done all I can do. Let’s call Keith as I believe he has the ability to solve this final issue. A true team effort and because Eric, lead the team to a used module, proved it was the repair needed. Then brainstormed with Keith to give the customer an economically repaired vehicle. Eric your skills, integrity and knowledge of contacts abilities is what sets you apart from the rest. Great job! Hats off to Keith also

@clintprice2123

5 ай бұрын

Eric has INTEGRITY, it’s what sets many people apart. He not in it just for money, he obviously prides himself in being for his customers too!

@COBRO98

5 ай бұрын

@@clintprice2123 He still needs to charge more for labor in my opinion, I think he only charges $80/hour which is 2005 pricing. He does top-tier work. Meanwhile every other shop is now charging $200/hour or more, you should get paid what you're worth in the automotive industry. Most mechanics are broke because they sell themselves short while management gets all the money

@Boga217

5 ай бұрын

​@@COBRO98not every shop. There's tons only at 100 to 130

@Boga217

5 ай бұрын

​@@COBRO98at his rate if he's got 1 other guy working his shops grossing 7200 a week if he's just doing 5 days a week at 8hrs a person and 90 an hour. If his buildings paid for he's killing it financially just fine and will never question if there will be an endless work supply.

@emort6

5 ай бұрын

​@Boga217 Also factor in the money he is making from YT which is probably a lot. It's cool of him to not charge a premium to his customers.

Unbelievable. What an incredible journey from problem identification to solution. Probably one of the best problem solution videos made on the channel. Outstanding work!

It always is a plus to have friends in the same business with the same goals to get the customer vehicle repaired.

This man is a national treasure and needs to be protected at all costs.

He reaches, he fumbles, he misses... but wait... he reaches again, he grabs, he saves!!! The crowd erupts! Yes, Mr O has done it again. A magnificent recovery, and another great win. Well done. Another great, information packed video from a trouble-shooting expert.

@dont-want-no-wrench

5 ай бұрын

he is a bulldog when it comes to this stuff

@prussiaaero1802

5 ай бұрын

I’m trying to work out if this is a car fix report or a date night report! Could go either way!

@mrmoodster5405

5 ай бұрын

@@prussiaaero1802 Paradise by the Dashboard Light (Meatloaf)!

You are certainly NOT an idiot, and going back to the first video, you are, in fact a brilliant man. Thanks for sharing, and even when I can't do what you do; I am entertained and enjoy all that you do.

Just been watching you 9 years back giving great advice on how to apply silicon spray to door seals to stop you getting frozen out of your vehicle. 9 years on and you are still making helpful and interesting videos. Bravo and thank you!

This is the beautiful thing about why Eric is a professional, because he keeps good company and has great resources to solve real problems without thousands of dollars in expensive parts that are not needed or in this case not available.

Eric’O…Great Job!! You sure went the extra mile to make this repair! Most shops would have just said “Parts not available, I can’t help you”.

Keith Defazio is like the Tron of control modules he's at a whole different level

@marcokahny709

5 ай бұрын

My bad wrong Keith

@L1Training

5 ай бұрын

It's OK, DeFazio is just as good!

Another junk yard save

Eric fellow trouble shooter here. Not cars for living but appliances. You have a gift for trouble shooting but you and everyone else knows that. You have the rare ability to convey your knowledge. I always watch and i encourage anyone who fixes ANYTHING to watch your system, your procedure. The gentleman who i approached at 17ish and asked will you teach me to do this. He looked me in face and said NOPE. The next thing he said changed my life. “I will teach you to trouble shoot. “Had no idea what he meant. I’m about to turn 55 the age of my turned out to be my father in law. What happened that day has allowed me to make a living for almost 40 years. I really appreciate you because I have never come across anyone until i found you that was such a great confident teacher since losing him. I hope everyone sees past the wrench turning and sees the life changing thing you do here.

No one else would take the time to do what was required to get this heap back on the road. You are a good man, Eric.

Eric, You are way ahead of most techs. Too many only know how to swap out parts. Keep up the good work.

Great job Eric. You saved the owner a lot of money.

Up front Eric, I watched both videos of course and understood zip😢😢😢. I'm so far out of knowing jack about electronics, but I hung in and watched you get another satisfied non Chevy up and running 😊😊. I truly enjoy your work and the fact that you actually help your customers is what is important to me. You're a good guy Eric. And that's not something you can say about most these days. Nice job😊😊😊

Wow. Eric once again showing us he has the skills to pay the bills!

It's amazing how far we have come in automotive technology over the years. I started in car repair back in 1968 and back then cars were so easy to fix and you didn't need a half million dollars in tools to get the job done.

@fbrewx2560

5 ай бұрын

Real progress huh! Mostly due to big government meddling.

@steveo2669

5 ай бұрын

Sadly, the technology is creating early junk. Writing off perfectly sound bodied vehicles because an obsolete module corrodes or lets its smoke out. Perhaps one should get into the junkyard business now, and reap the benefits of the need for back flashing modules to differing vin's. Another excellent diagnostic win for SMA and the customer. Thanks Mr. O, never cease to amaze....."Enhance, enhance!" Shout out to L1 too.

@tysshed5807

5 ай бұрын

Cars worth keeping will be converted to standalone ecus. A very expensive option but honestly probably the only viable option in 15-20 years when you can't get a module for your vette or other worthy car.

@PMELKUS

5 ай бұрын

I feel that in a few more years the average person won't be able to afford a car because of the cost of repair and or lack of parts.

@suttoncoldfield9318

2 ай бұрын

@@tysshed5807 Possibly items controlled by the module will be rewired with good 'ol manual switches and relays. Industrial programmable logic controllers using a laptop (check out Crouzet) are a thing too.

Amazing what issues one rotted pin can set off. Brilliant diagnosis and fix, as usual.

Eric, this one is well above the average backyard mechanic, the tools and access are not what we have. Thank you showing us average fokes that we have lost some ability to correct these POS electronic controlled vehicles. Your skill and knowledge are an asset to us, thank you.

@Sicktrickintuner

5 ай бұрын

Well if I can do it…… you can do, wait. I can’t do it without thousands in software and subscriptions. It’s a pain nowadays to program dodge, jeep ram. Just dumb.

Eric never fails to amaze me , such an honest talented guy and Mrs O is luverly too

Eric’s perseverance is amazing, seldom do we see the frustration that occurs between the “ I’ll be back in a moment “ and the return ha ha . If there’s a way he’ll find it……..having friends and resources are a must

For some modules or some functions on some modules, you could design your own microcontroller with an Arduino or something like that for those who know how to do that kind of stuff. That's how 2015s will be at car shows well into the future.

How many shops out of every 100 could successfully do a job like this? I'll bet less than 5. Mr. "O" you are exceptional!!

The biggest problem with that Jeep, was the manufacturers greed and despicable practices in making it impossible to repair. Luckily there are good people like Eric and Keith out there making it possible to keep these vehicles out on the road past the manufacturers planed obsolescence date.

@stevebell4906

5 ай бұрын

But as long as you keep buying them why would they?

@Fix_It_Again_Tony

5 ай бұрын

@@stevebell4906 That is why legislation is important that makes it possible for anyone to download the software or buy the manuals to repair their junk. These companies shouldn't be able to prevent you from repairing your vehicle by making the tools you need unavailable. It costs you money and it adds to waste. What might have been repairable in your home garage gets junked because the dealer wants $2K to fix it.

Great job Sir! Customers there are lucky to have someone that will go the extra mile to make things right.

Once again, you prove it can be done! You and Keith both get atta boys for keeping this "Classic" in the road with no issues. At least till next time some electrons act up. Cheers.

Great diag revealing the complexities of modern car electronics! Eric's skill in diagnosing complex circuitry problems is truly awesome.

Another great job and a big thank you shout out to Keith @L1Training. I gave Keith a 'Subscribe '

Any one else would have just told the customer it couldn't be fixed, or to keep looking for another Module or perhaps an NOS unit somewhere. Nice work E.O. Customer s/b very happy they brought it to you.

Great job Eric O. Keith is also something else.thanks for sharing.

I'm the first to agree that electronics are great but occasionally feel we have just about screw ourselves into a corner. I do long for the old mechanical stuff days. Likely I'm a barnicle past my best use date. Keep up the good diagnosis. You are great.

This type of repair may not be in your wheelhouse but you got it. Good job, mr. O!

It would be interesting to know the year and the model of vehicles that have the problem of parts no longer being made. There are people out there who would buy a 2015 not knowing you can’t buy certain parts for it. If mechanics such as yourself and Ivan would start listing them perhaps some young people would not be taken advantage of.

@DeWittPotts

5 ай бұрын

US manufactures are required to maintain support for their vehicles for a minimum of 5 years. That means that today anything earlier than a 2018 model could be at risk.

@stevebell4906

5 ай бұрын

@@DeWittPotts I have been hearing this myth since i was a kid only the number of years has varied from teller to teller..there is no law it is a free country ...as evidenced by all of the junk for sale that has never worked...No one is going to make you go into business or stay in business... Perhaps you have never noticed all of the exit strategies ?....For example all of the companies that simply file bankruptcy...Siphoned off all of the assets paid golden golden parachutes and bonuses ....And convince us?...

I’m glad I live 1 1/2 hrs from your shop. If I ever need electronics look at on a vehicle--I will be calling for an appointment.

Eric, way to see it through to the end! You found the crusty pin issue, fixed the half that you could, and got the VIN issue taken care of (even if you did need extra help). Way to get 'er done!

If the "only" issue was crusty connectors, another solution could have been to replace the connector on the original module with the one from the replacement module.

@goranekstrom708

5 ай бұрын

​@@jimbeaux1109 Connectors are usually molded, therefore sealed, so it would have to have been cracked for 'crust' to come from the inside. I guess since I work with electronics I see that way being easier.

Awesome job, stay positive Eric. You are a great automotive diagnostic technician mechanic.

Another impressive diagnosis and repair, Eric! Well done!!!!

Halfway through this video I had a feeling you were going to have to have L1 give you a hand with this one, I'm glad he helped you sort this thing out, and I have a feeling you're right, without guys like Keith you are going to see more vehicles totaled out due to dead electronics. Also, would it help to put some dielectric grease or Fluid Film up in that connector to help prevent this problem from happening again?

Well imagine that...... a car manufacturer that makes parts obsolete after a few years..... I can’t believe they would do that... You would think that they would want you to be able to repair your vehicle and drive it for 500,000 miles at least......LOL.... It’s a good thing that you know a guy..... Great JOB Eric...

The suspense was almost to much. I wanted to jump to the end to see what happened but like a good SMA fan I resisted and watched the whole thing. Well done Mr. Eric, had all the twists and turns in this one

Keith is amazing

Gotta love that in order to reprogram modules, you need to go through secret handshakes and expensive subscriptions.... or find the 3rd party software that is likely available to chop shops. All the hoops that people have to jump through for legal substitution has zero payout in stopping theft.

Great series!! Find the issue, resources and repair!! enjoy watching you solve these!!

Eric I truly appreciate your diagnostics skills and your ability to say hey I need help. If all mechanics worked in this manner the auto repair industry would be a much better field these days

Outstanding work as usual!

Fantastic diagnosis

Excellent as ever

Awesome job. Remember, JEEP stands for " Just Empty Every Pocket." hahaha that is a great service Keith provides. Stay safe, and God bless

I had a sneaking suspicion that Keith was gonna have to get involved. 🙂 He does awesome work!!

What an INCREDIBLE JOB!

It's not what you know it's who you know, and it's good to friends with them.

Now I just have to get my big old head around a whole new "Keith" being around! 😂

You should be commended for your knowledge, perseverance. Your customer is incredibly fortunate.

your patience and work ethic are incredible

Good show, Eric. Lottsa fun.

Great job Eric

Great diagnosis mr Eric

Nice job Eric, well done!

Great to see you fix this car. 👍

I am in awe of your knowledge and patience.

Alpha OBD is a great tool for Chrysler Dodge products. I've unlocked options that were unavailable to my truck such as auto down windows and recognizing LED lights. I no longer have errors!

Thank you Eric. I keep learning so much from your videos. Terrific job!

i have an eeprom programmer that allows the data off a dead module to be read and then perfectly burned onto a used good module, effectively cloning the original without going through any manufacturer's rigmarole. old cars will live!

Great job! You and Ivan have the persistence to get-er-done!

Another great diagnostic video, Mr.O. Keep up the great videos.

Great job

Great work

Thanks for the video Eric.

Great repair. 👍

Great job as always thanks for sharing your day to day work that comes to the shop 👍

Good job Mr O!

Another great job Eric! I admire your deter!have a great day!

Nice one Keith! Wow.

Been watching your channel for a little while now. I’m a returning technician and was poking around to find channels to help me update and broaden my knowledge base. I really like your approach and methodology in terms of diagnostics - and there are many take aways as per standard. You’ve been a huge blessing not only to myself and I’m confident in saying to many others. Thanks for helping out a guy who came from the early days of OBII catch up - it’s been a rocket ship ride so far and I’m totally stoked to see, experience and continue to grow. Thank you so much for all you do Eric, if and when you leave the bench, please find your way to the nearest technical college and continue to educate and encourage the future generations of mechanics!! P.s I totally get the getting older and needing the reading glasses thing, every time you go and grab yours, it brings the question to mind, where the heck did I leave mine 😂 Cheers!!

Fantastic jop done brilliant example of teamwork

Another great video. Thanks Eric.

Great job Eric and Keith, definitely and awesome duo!

Another great save 😊

Thank you. I really enjoy your channel.

If you struggle a little the average tech has no chance. Well done.

You're the best at what you do. Keep making videos.

what a next level journey!

Great job Eric, Keith is golden kudos for him.

Great work.

Good job eric, So fortunate to have you showing people as much as you can. What is going on with this stuff, Glad you're there thank you very much

Wonder if it would be easier to repair the connector on the module? Even if it was just a wire jumper from the module to the harness. Or are those modules filled with epoxy? Still would be possible for a person without all the test equipment to do. Would be interesting to see inside one of them. Thanks for the video!

Thank God for guys like Keith, who often save the day and many $$$

Great Job Eric You Da Man!!!

Wow.....what a PITA! Great Job Eric

One thing I really like about you Eric you don't back down or give up, And you explain it for even a dumb hill Billy like May can Understand it. Thanks for the video Thanks for the video Hope. You? And Ms O are doing well.

It's nice, for You, to know people that can help. Like You do for Us. Thanks for all Your help.

Love and help from others makes it all work and worthwhile! I love your detailed diagnostics videos Eric, keep em coming.

Yea. Way beyond me!!! Good job Mr O, good job!!

great to have friends like Keith Eric

I wonder how many auto repair professionals, world-wide, are able to do what you do? I suspect not many.... Amazing! Bless you and your family!

Hi Eric, Good job. You always go the extra mile for your customers.

Well done you,the skill shows,when you get stuck,you know who to call,brilliant,thanks for the video.