If anyone can do it you can Eric! You really don't mess around, a true master at his craft.

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

Hey Brian thanks man! Unless it is a Ford then we all know were to send them too ;)

@freddyflintstoned913

3 жыл бұрын

@@SouthMainAuto The junk yard is full of them.

@brayanemmett702

2 жыл бұрын

you all prolly dont care but does someone know a way to log back into an Instagram account?? I was stupid forgot the account password. I love any assistance you can give me!

@allanfrancis9603

2 жыл бұрын

@Brayan Emmett Instablaster :)

@craftsman1598

2 жыл бұрын

@@SouthMainAuto Just a thought, Next time ya got to do a car like that I would grab the shop vac and try vacuuming all that dusty dirt out from under it to make for a faster clean up of the shop later. lol. Okay well now that I am seeing under the hood at all that dust, I am at a loss of words. lol. I hope He keeps his air filters changed. Like Always, Great Job Doing what you do tho!

"Shop hoppin" + Challenging problem = Last Stop SMA. Nice fix Eric. Thanks for sharing!

"Your car is fixed and ready for collection." "?." "Sir, you can come collect your car, it's all done." "How can it be? All the other shops had it for a week and then told me they couldn't find the problem. I dropped it of yesterday and now you say it is done. Is this a wind up?" Way to go Mr. O. At the beginning you said the owner wasn't the best communicator, now he has his trust in mechanics restored he may be a bit easier.

The old "we made it worse so we are on the right track" senario at 36:00. Brings back memories when I was young and did this stuff. Sign of a good Tech just works through the problem.

I live in France and it's very hard getting information, what with mechanics either now knowing or not wanting to share info. I've learnt an awful lot watching you work and good news is, i've just discovered your channel. Which means many more of your videos to watch. Thank you very much Eric.

I love your attention to detail and your sparkling personality lol I like how you explain things in a manner that people who are not mechanically inclined can understand I myself as an auto mechanic know a lot of the stuff but I can honestly say I have learned a lot by watching your channel please keep up the good work

Another super video! I'm surprised that thing didn't come in with a new pressure sensor in it already. Most everyone would have just changed the sensor...connect scanner..."blah blah blah fuel pressure sensor blah blah blah". This is the reason why diagnostics is so intriguing to me.

Great video! I just discovered the channel. Its nice to see actual diagnostic work which is getting rare these days. I go to a shop that still repairs and doesn't just throw parts at everything.

awesome vid Eric at least someone is dedicated enough to go threw that crap to find a problem like that..others dont seem to go that extra mile.. but others arent making you tube vids to help the little guy out either.. so thanks for that ...kudos

Visual Inspections man! This video is proof that Eric O. Is the Master Technician who can fix damn near everything!

Eric the Car Guy has Cameraman Brian... And you've got Camerawoman Mrs. O!!! Well done!

Another excellent video. Great detective work. I particularly like your real world videos including any missteps which are part of finding any problem.

Excellent job spotting that broken wire. In the future on other jobs that have all that dirt blowing around you might want to wear your SAFETY GLASSES so you can continue to see that well. Take it from a retired tool maker safety glasses saved my eyes many times. Great video, looking forward to part 2.

@SCDolphin0

4 жыл бұрын

Dennis Wilkinson needs a mask !

This video is one reason why I always come back to the SMA channel. Eric is the car whisperer fo shore. Can’t wait to see what the outcome is after the repair. Am gonna watch that next

Shop hoping... should have just started with you. I really enjoy watching you diagnostic procedures. You have become one of my favorite shows to watch including TV. Thanks for the great videos.

Eric, nice job on that wire. We in the HVAC & R and Commercial Cooking repair trade go through a lot of the same, tracing down missing neutral wires, in your case grounds, chaffed wires shunted to ground giving erroneous readings and the like. Some of the ovens we work on cost as much as a BMW 3 & 4 series, so the customers get a bit mouthy if we don't find the problems on the initial visit/diagnosis. I like the way you never give up, when others would. I look forward to the rest of this/these video(s) on this job. So many times a single shunt or open wire can cause a multitude of faults. Good job!

YES !!!!! Finally a video that is more than 5 minutes to fix the problem !!!! And this one is a MULTI problem fix !!! Went thru a big cup of Krups machine of McDonalds coffee insert, and it tasted great with some chocolate wafers to compliment it !!! Our (yes, our - you are not the only one diagnosing the problem) sleuthing is going along nicely and uncovering bad things that have happened over time !!!! I saw Mrs.O.'s heart lovingly melt when you said the only mistake you never made was marring her - priceless !!!! A bad wire so far, gonna fix that. Then on to the other codes and more sleuthing again. Can't wait for part two !!! Going to fill the Krups water tank because it will take at least two cups of coffee and a few Dunkin Donuts of white cream, blueberry, and jelly fillings to get this vehicle all repaired and an inspection sticker slapped on !!!!!!!!!! 🤪🤨😵‍💫😤👍

Every little issue you had was in itself a learning curve and despite all that you performed a very detailed process of solving this problem.

Hey man, I just started watching your videos and I have to say, I am impressed with your work ethic and the work that you do. Also, it's awesome how you and your wife work together. You guys look happy.

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

Yes sir we are. Been married ten years yesterday :)

@srmackin

8 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!

@Yawwee

2 жыл бұрын

@@SouthMainAuto 10 years - CONGRATULATIONS !!!! A match blessed by Heaven !!!!

I am not one to say things on these auto repair videos, but I what thank you for your narrative video. The way you this video, you allow the auto DIY mechanic to watch to understand what you were doing. The cables use over and over again can fail. I work on electronics and keep a well supply of the test cables. I learned long ago never believe it the equipment interior circuit board showing a bad resistor, I now check it with a fresh cable that doesn't have broken interior wires. A+

You are really good at finding those hard to find problems!

I worked on a 2015 Malibu today. P0245, Fuel pressure signal issue. The park brake cable beat the harness, and damaged the 5v supply wire. Same area as your video. Repaired the damaged wire and good to go . Your video was helpful :-)

thanks Eric that was a good lesson in a logical approach, thanks very much for this invaluable training cheers sandy

Hi there Eric, I'm new to your videos and am impressed. I have a 03 Chev Malibu that I do like to keep running at 100%. I have a mechanic next to my American Legion that does all my work that I don't do . I just replace fuses and minor stuff. Like I say, let the Professionals do what they do best. Every Man needs a job... I look forward to your future repair video's.

I'm about 240 miles away but I'm bringing my car to you. Great job running that broken wire down. when the other shops gave up.

Eagle eye Eric. You could smell that broken wire, you're not fooling me. One of your best. A little long (broke it up in 3 ) but a real cliffhanger. Thanks Eric

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

Yeah there was a lot of fumbling in it so it ran long. Not my best work...

3 1/2 years from now you'll claim that you are just a normal mechanic, not some god. well, over the years your perseverance has served your customers well, AND you take valuable time to show the path you take, so thanks for all that eric!

Wow, Eric, you found that broken wire fast. This is just another example of your excellent work and impressive skills to be able to convey the important details that are necessary for us to understand how it is done. Thank you.

Thanks Eric, I enjoyed that one. The power of a visual inspection still lives!

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

visual inspection is key! unless you are watching Schrodinger's box then u are an asshat if you do visual inspection haha

You Da Man!! Thanks for another excellent diagnostic video. Very timely also since I was starting to have SMA withdrawal attacks.

Incredible job of pursuing the problem. You tracked it down, great work.

I can't believe how bad a condition that car was in !! I would have been totally embarrassed to have any of my cars look like that -- I don't even think that the undercarriage wash would remove 50 lbs. of dirt !! I can't believe you found that wire short -- you, sir, are nothing short of AMAZING !!!

Looks like the owner went full Dukes with all that dirt..lol Great job finding that bad wire under all that dirt. Geez Louise! Dirt`s still falling! Major points with Mrs. O, her face really lit up when you said "One mistake I didn`t make was marrying you. You are a very lucky man with a lovely wife and family. Keep up the great work. Thanks for posting your videos Professor O.

How many cars are sitting in the junk yard due to one bad wire. Excellent work detective. Its a real life mystery as to what the problem is/was and that wire was not in an easy place to fix.

eric...I've never seen you so unsure with an issue like this. Glad you finally got to the broken wire.

I look forward for part 2. Thank you Eric O!

Nice Job man..I like the patient yo have in searching ..and being sure of what you 're looking for..and the techniques yo use in jump-wire the broken leads........blessings man!

I enjoy watching these videos. The beautiful Mrs. O, ( very respectfully ), and an ace mechanic. Excellent skills, and still running a shop while making KZread videos. Excellent electronics experience, and diagnostics. Keep it up. Watching you all the way from Alabama port, Alabama.

Eric your an awesome guy. Hes like a chuck norris in machanics, he just looks at a car, and it fixes itself in fear lol. And Mrs O is so sweet. Keep up the quality work you folks.

thank you for the videos, it always amazes me how you find the problem when no one else can. thank you also for having Ms. O on the channel, it's cool the see her and fun to see the interaction between you too. take care!

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

U just need to slow down, i.d. the circuit and find the problem. Just try is all I do.

@vipervette03

8 жыл бұрын

+South Main Auto Repair No, you find the issue with patients and thought. That's more than 90% of mechanics. Don't sell yourself short. You are among the few Good and honest mechanics. Still wish you were in Texas. Take care brother.

You earned some serious bonus points with "One mistake I didn't make was marrying you Though".

@fredbach6039

5 жыл бұрын

"As applies of gold in silver carvings is a word spoken at the right time" - Proverbs

@gregoryburakowski2666

5 жыл бұрын

on camera too! what a guy! he truly loves her! Eric o you are the man!

@MiracleMAX

4 жыл бұрын

Mrs O's face really glowed when he said that! Good on'ya mate. Keep your woman happy :)

@Thebowzer221

4 жыл бұрын

The kid is quick on his feet

@AntonioClaudioMichael

2 жыл бұрын

Lmfao bro 🤣 @Bruce L.

What exactly was the car doing that other shops said it was irreparable besides showing a code? Great video love all the info you give in the troubleshooting process!

Mrs. O. did an excellent job on the camera. Great Video!

Man, that was some impressive troubleshooting! That salt certainly is pervasive. I was thinking the car manufacturers may have some stock in the salt producing companies. If you want to get rid of the salt, just convince a couple people the salt is harming animals. It will be gone so fast, your head will spin, and no more green crusties!

Brilliant video,learning a lot from you,thanks Mr and Mrs O.

Eric I will have to say from a mechanic of 35 yrs I tip my hat to you sir. Much high respect of all the electronic experience you show. Also love all the respect and love you show to Mrs O. Keep up the great videos cause I will have to say I have learned a lot from you on electronic diagnosis. Sometimes it can be a nightmare. Have yourself a great day from Kansas. 🇺🇸 love your channel!!

Is that Chevy's new mud undercaoting option? Also Mr. O and Ms. O make a great team don't they! Thanks for the great repair videos guys!

Great diagnostics Eric. I held my breath there when it looked like the Autel was lying. (as I just ordered mine) And that scene @ 50:57 with Vanessa blushing was priceless !

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

never know a scan tool has lied to me before!

Awesome vid , the camera lady did just fine. Lots of great testing Eric. 👍👍

Great diagnostics Eric. Guess the initial quality awards for the GM products don't extend into the second year.

Love your patience as I would have thrown that updating scan tool across the shop....

thanks Eric. Very entertaining and a great way to spend an hour....

Was looking forward to you pulling apart the wiring harness. Great troubleshooting skills bro. You're the man.

Thanks for the concepts you have shared here.

Again, we appreciate your videos. I've learned alot from them. Thanks Eric, and everyone at your shop that is patient with you and your quest to teach the rest of us.

@alexandroalbares8765

2 жыл бұрын

Amigo

@alexandroalbares8765

2 жыл бұрын

Yup good person mechanic

@alexandroalbares8765

2 жыл бұрын

Listen buddy you the f****** best person and electrical problems a mechanic too but you f****** technician guy thank you seriously

@alexandroalbares8765

2 жыл бұрын

Amigo

@alexandroalbares8765

2 жыл бұрын

Look I got a problem for 2013 Chevy Malibu rear fuse box problem supply one power that's my problem and you hit my idea thank you sir good job buddy

This is such a great video Dr O! I wish I could give you 10 thumbs up 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍!!!

Another great video Eric!! Hoping for a Part 2!

Great show Eric, can't wait for parts 2 and 3. Thanks man.

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

Part II coming soon I hear :)

Hey Eric O, I think you should do a tool tour of you're tool boxes. Anyone else agree?

This problem required all your skills Eric. Very interesting to follow

@ToyotatechDK

5 жыл бұрын

Mrs. O Tripod; Well done ;-)

You're an excellent mechanic Eric, if others couldn't fix it that means if you can fix it doesnt mean others can. So much for your statement that its usually a connector problem but amazing that an emergency brake cable did that, yes POOR design. I just watched the cam solenoid video, I would like to see a cam with multiple lobes. I am surprised people go to other shops when you're the best

i realy enjoy seeing the prosses including the mistakes please make more parts im raely intrested to see the other problems. im a plumber from CT who dose auto mechanics as a hobby and iv been watching your vids for about 2 year. thanks for sharing your knolage keep up the good work.

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad u enjoy them!

Great Video Eric, your troubleshooting skill's are very logical & professional. Most repair shops are parts replacers. Keep up the great work.

Awesome mechanic. I just stumbled upon this video. Thanks will be a subscriber now~!

Eric, you hold some sort of statistics of your shop, I wonder how many GMs Vs order brands you serviced. Love how they manage to intal modules were salt, rust, or dirt tend to acummulate. Love this cars designed and tested in the desk of some nice office building. Rust can get into autocad I guess.

Thanks again for the solid information brother .Damm good work .

Great video Eric!!!!...Thank Mrs O. so much for holding the camera!!!!.... so we can see the broken wire!!!!.....Thanks Eric for this video!!!!....that code list looks terrible!!!....but you show us not be intimidated for that long list of codes!!!! many of them are caused for a rubbed and broken single wire!!!!......I hope you could make part2 video!!!!.....Good job!!!.....Chloe has been growing so much!!!!.... greetings to all at SMA!!!

your amazing the patience you have with a dirt dropping car

Great video and piecing the puzzle together. Love that Astro Nano 1822!

A good visual inspection wins on this one. Great job Eric !!!!! You lit Mrs. O's eyes on fire with that line at 50:55. Great Job !!!!!

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

hey I gotta lay it on when I can

Great job Eric O , not one in a thousand would ever find that problem, great camera work Mrs. O.

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

Oh sure, any one who tried could fix that car easy!

@hitchawk4789

8 жыл бұрын

But not the shops the guy took the car to previously, it seems! Nice one Eric, love watching you work :)

Mrs O: born paparazzi. Love how she keeps the camera right up in your dial. :-)

"This is a piss poor design" about the cable being routed right by the strut. I can tell you as an automotive designer, our job is to fit 10 pounds of manure in a 5 pound bag. I learned that on my first day on the job.

@ohell226

4 жыл бұрын

Look at the ten pounds of dung. Can you Increase the moisture content of manure to add weight without much volume? Then shovel ten pounds in the bag. You’re only seeing what your taught to look for. Guaranteed it won’t leave SMA with same issue. It’s a piss poor design. For the “designer” it made it past warranty ✅

@paulmeeker1165

4 жыл бұрын

@@ohell226 It's an expression. We have to work around what's already there like sheet metal, suspension components and the chassis. Routing of fuel and electrical lines is always last. What my comment meant was that we're left with an almost impossible job

Good job as always. I have a 16 Malibu with the same engine and submodel so if I come across the same codes I'll know where to look. Thanks for all the good content.

dang you are awesome..honestly you make me want to keep workin on cars no matter how difficult they get

That was one wild adventure Eric. Holy smoke.

South Main Auto.. It's not a job, it's an ADVENTURE! Another blow me away video! Thanks!

Wow what a mess that was huh looks like the owner didn't take care of it to well some preventive maintenance probably would have helped. Great video Eric and Mrs O

Camera lady did AWESOME!!!! Sweet :)

Lol many blue with white. Welcome to the life of a diesel mechanic. I do diag every day and just for instance Volvo wires are mostly all the same color!!

@bigcaputo09

4 жыл бұрын

Especially in the dash

Good diagnosis Mr. O!

I didn't think that the words "maybe we can't fix it" could ever come out of the great sma channel!

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

Can't win them all sir

Eric you are one in twenty a true master technician.

I will say you are probably one of the best mechanics I've ever come across weather be on KZread or in real life I believe you made mrs. Oh turn three shades of red when you told her that she was the only mistake you didn't make cheers to you brother boy you got something going on there hope you guys are doing well these days I know the video is old but I try to watch as much as I can

@josdiepenbeek469

3 жыл бұрын

Good observation and nice description. "Three shades of red", i have to remember that.

Good Job. I took an hour video plus behind the scene time to solve this pressure sensor issue. Finding a broken wire is not an easy job with all these wires and wire harnesses. Thank you to share this job work, information and experience. One more thing please, how did you fix that broken wire ????

Awesome video as always,it was nice seeing Mrs.O in the video also

I've inherited a GMC Sonoma with the 2.2 5 speed and it has 200,000 + and people have told me that I was going to have all kinds of engine problems but have had none so far and I drive from Mississippi to Texas all the time . I have had really good experiences with GM products thru out my driving days

@rustybrowneye

7 жыл бұрын

John McKamy you fuck guys dont you

your videos are great, thanks for efforts and time.

Great vid as usual thanks Eric O

Great vid as always but the best part is @ 51:00 when Eric O puts on the master class in Dr O Luv Doctor and pays Mrs O a compliment that genuinely get her giddy and makes her smile bigger than a country mile. Great couple.

Nice catch Eric !!! Thanks for the video !!

Amazing case study👍

Love your shows please keep making new episodes I have a Nissan Xterra 2006 with 185000 miles and no problems since new love cars and I watch to see what problems they might have thanks

Always AMAZING! to watch ur video everyday i wake up with my coffee..:)

Eric, at 25:00 I have my guess made: I think it is a high resistance (of some ohmic value) when everything is hooked up, between the senor and the PCM, the majority of the 5 volts is dropped across this high R. I'll wait and see what happens.

ur a smart dude and i love the channel, ur a good teacher....I have learned a lot and am very glad I subb'ed

Good find even with all the dirt !!

Good to see Mrs "O"

Dang the car had a sand gravel yard under it 😂, almost looked like concrete mix.

from one mechanic to another your diag is awesome not too many mechanics diag properly and just change parts keep up the great work A+A+A+