This is the Launch tool I am using: www.amazon.com/dp/B098DF7BLL There is a discount code SXJ62Z2B but I don't know if it works anymore.

@noberet

2 жыл бұрын

Still too rich for my blood. But, I'm just a home gamer with 2 vehicles :)

@kenmanzo8471

2 жыл бұрын

gonna order one thanks Wes

@HouseCallAutoRepair

2 жыл бұрын

Nice execution of the "Keith Tug-Test" that Ivan speaks of ...lol

@robturner9701

2 жыл бұрын

Your idea of "cheap" and mine vary considerably.

@stefankaufmann8257

2 жыл бұрын

You used a blue crimp eye - that's for AWG13 or 2,5mm² - for the two thin wires that look like AWG18 to AWG20. Next time try a red one (AWG15 or 1,5mm²), it will do better. And please do not solder crimps, that's for non-professionals only 🤣

Awesome video. Just straight no BS diagnostic work. No parts cannon. The mark of a professional mechanic. Keep up the great content Wes.

@TheOtherBill

2 жыл бұрын

@John Verne I'm thinking $50 for the sensor (plus labor) the poor guy got ripped for.

@willb3018

2 жыл бұрын

Love to watch his diagnostics videos. He is great.

@Watchyn_Yarwood

2 жыл бұрын

That's why I like Wes!

@tomjoad1363

2 жыл бұрын

Why do mechanics in a dealerstore can not do the simple things you do ?

@Watchyn_Yarwood

2 жыл бұрын

@@tomjoad1363 They are trained to read a diagnostic code reader. Not how to trouble shoot. Case in point: I have a 2002 Harley Davidson Road King. A few years ago, I had an on again, off again plug fouling problem. I took it to three different Harley dealers who could not fix it because it threw no code. I considered selling it but as a last ditch effort, went online and studied the fuel injection theory of operation, checked every single wire connection that had anything to do with the ECU control of the FI system and found a simple wire connection problem that cost me 14$ to fix. Sad thing is the general public does not know what's going on with dealership mechanics. Not all of them, but most of them. Sad, sad, sad.

When other shops can´t fix it and screw up Wes comes in to play, again it was a joy to watch you work Wes🛠.

@frankrester3727

2 жыл бұрын

Yes 👍 always a joy to watch him work

@Poppi2006

2 жыл бұрын

I love that he thinks out loud.

I used to get jobs like this, that had taken multiple hits from the parts cannon. A little look at a wiring diagram, and a bit of methodology, is usually all it took. No wonder the trade has such a bad reputation. Well done Wes.

@badassbatmangaming127

Жыл бұрын

​@BreatheScotland very extremly true

I think whoever owns that car is lucky to have an honest mechanic who's focus is on troubleshooting! Thanks for the video

@alexanderkupke920

2 жыл бұрын

I sometimes start to believe, everything at least one other mechanic gave up on before lands on his floor.

@rrcoster

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexanderkupke920 Some just like rely on scan tool which don't always help you when there wire problem or ground issue.

@alexanderkupke920

2 жыл бұрын

@@rrcoster you mean they simply don't do what a mechanic should do and use their knowledge (which some of them obviously lack of they have to rely on what a tool tells them) to actually troubleshoot an issue by applying knowledge on how a system works, some logic and some simple structured approach? Yeah, you are absolutely right. And for some shops, especially the ones that seem to cost less (although sometimes or even quite oftwn at dealerships it is the same) who then just look up codes and fire the parts cannon, in hope to hit the right one as well seems to be the official procedure to repairing parts and mechanics are discouraged to actually spend time analysing and troubleshoting

@rrcoster

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexanderkupke920 Yes...id rather pay someone actually spend time analyzing and diagnosing the problem then fire part canon hope that fix it. Guess glad i have some decent mechanic local like Wes when i can't figure out the problem myself.

@oldestgamer

2 жыл бұрын

I wish he could work on my car, finding a good mechanic in my area is not easy!

Wes, thanks for taking the time to clearly explain what you are doing and for getting a shot where the viewer can see what’s going on.

@mauricekeithjohnson2598

2 жыл бұрын

Learn something new from Wes every post !

I hear “ comments are going say I should be soldering this”, then I hear and see “going to use a little liquid tape” then I hear and see the “ going to use a little dielectric grease on this connection”, and I find myself setting here grinning like a dog eating cork, because I can just hear all keys on the key boards being smashed at the same time and the send being assailed at the same time. You gotta love it, stay the course, love your vids, thanks for the ride along.

That was a great diagnosis. I'm not a mechanic, but I'm a security system technician. It amazes me how people don't start at the basics. Even at my company, they like to just throw parts at the problem, regardless of cost. Then throw in the technician who can't possibly be wrong, "he's been doing this for years". I always start on the basics. Does it have power and a good ground and move on from there.

@mauricekeithjohnson2598

2 жыл бұрын

As a 76 year old retired Marine Electrician, I often asked "knowit all" customers to explain to me electron flow. First response says it all as to how I proceeded lol

@steelfist65

2 жыл бұрын

@@mauricekeithjohnson2598 I know it has something to do with magic smoke! 😂😂😂

@mauricekeithjohnson2598

2 жыл бұрын

@@steelfist65 Lord Lucas philosophy lol.

@jimharper6073

2 жыл бұрын

@@mauricekeithjohnson2598 M.E.S. !!!

@jasongreen5439

2 жыл бұрын

I’m a commercial hvac tech and I absolutely agree with you. Everyone is so quick to throw parts at it instead of troubleshooting the issue.

If I did not live so far from you Wes, you would be my mechanic. Keep up the good work.

Thank You Germany viewer, there are great people in this world. You just made Wes’s job easier.

I just found this channel. This guy is extremely talented and you can see the true passion he has for repairing vehicles. I’m yet to see something he can’t fix. Between watch Wes work and diesel creek these two are amazing to watch . I know there are many other great channels I just haven’t found them yet.

@paulroarty6889

2 жыл бұрын

I remember in a previous video Wes said the same thing about his old man, "nothing he couldn't fix". Thinking Wes jr be saying the same thing in years to come.

@WatchWesWork

2 жыл бұрын

I try. Sometimes I get stumped, but we struggle through.

@jasongreen5439

2 жыл бұрын

@@WatchWesWork keep up the great work Wes.

@brucehobbs1734

2 жыл бұрын

Wes is great, watch South Main Auto. Another great car Doctor.

@tsp159

2 жыл бұрын

@@WatchWesWork The struggle is why we watch. That, and the biting sarcasm.

Max always looks like “you caught me” like he was doing something wrong.

@pootthatbak2578

2 жыл бұрын

I got the same impression..

@larrywalker7759

2 жыл бұрын

LOL, maybe Max is asking if anybody knows where to look for a mouse?

@dfross87

2 жыл бұрын

@@larrywalker7759 Or maybe, "Can I go back inside where it's warm?"

Crimps (without solder) stand up much better in a high-vibration environment, which is why you don't see soldered wires in automotive applications.

@chrisperkins842

2 жыл бұрын

Also I believe soldering is banned in aerospace applications

A deal at 3 times the labor time. Great video as usual. No silliness just repairs and information.

You are quite methodical in your diagnosis; always a pleasure to watch an expert. You remind me of my Dad - now 92 - who was a wizard like yourself at solving electrical problems.

Wes, if it did cost a fortune to buy and ship the tool to you, that guy enjoys your work as much as we do. To him it was worth it. Nice fix here. Keep M coming man, I'm almost 72 years old and enjoy the hell out of you and your channel. Thank you.

Once again, your patience and knowledge and focus in troubleshooting problems is impressive. I like to think of myself as above average at troubleshooting, but you are second to none my man. Thanks for the upload!

Amazing diagnostic work there, 2nd to none. I would have never found that, great video, thanks

Cheap incandescent test light for the win! Gotta load that circuit down more than the pcm or a multimeter would

No job to big, no job too small we love www fix em all, from diagnosis to the mad dog max, hufflepuff wife, littleman we all have a laugh, along the way we all enjoy no matter the job no matter toy 👍 always a joy thanks

Absolutely love how you explain and show trouble shooting in a calm manner. Its too easy to freak out and throw the parts cannon to it. Keep up the good work.

You are a master diagnostician and mechanic Wes. I love watching your content, I always learn something

You don’t go straight to the scan tool... it is nice to see you are going old school... the mechanics I know always start with scan tool if no faults then change something until it works again... you saved the costumer money by being “old school “ great work...

Another excellent episode of Watch Columbo Work. I especially enjoy the tension between you and the computer scanner thank you.

@pootthatbak2578

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe wes will fix an old columbo car someday..if any still exist

@jrgreiner

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent analogy! In the middle of Season 2 of Columbo right now. Man, what a great show that was.

My favorite mechanic on KZread. Great content Wes keep it up!

Love your work Wes!

I love how honest you are!! Very Good Man!

It's touching viewers really interact. And to send you a tool from Germany how cool is that there are good people out there:-)

I love the constant jabs you take with the di-electric grease bit.

Fun fact regarding people telling you to use solder: I’m in aircraft maintenance school at the moment. Aircraft no longer use soldered splices or connections because solder makes wire brittle at the point where the wicking stops. Crimps are also more easily repeatable with less margin for error.

@mauricekeithjohnson2598

2 жыл бұрын

Soldered connections have been a NO/NO from ABYC for many years. Too much vibration in boats.

@WatchWesWork

2 жыл бұрын

NASA says the same thing.

@robertheinkel6225

2 жыл бұрын

As a retired USAF crew chief, we had to replace any broken wires. No repairs/splices allowed.

@Tmaxx101399

2 жыл бұрын

@@robertheinkel6225 I have no real life experience yet so that's entirely possible as well. They told us one splice is allowed on a wire except for some where you're not allowed to splice at all like coaxial cable and such.

@stefantrethan

2 жыл бұрын

In aircraft maintenance you use the proper tools to make a high quality crimp, then it is superior. The trouble starts when people just squeeze those cheap colored crimp connectors together with whichever pliers are on hand. That's not a gas tight crimp and won't last. But hey, those people probably couldn't solder worth a damn either.

Awesome video Wes. Nice work.

As you were bending over to get down into that little cubbyhole and replace the ends on those grounds, the thought came too me that you must be a contortionist. How in the world you do some of this stuff is more than amazing. It also surprises me that you find the stuff that’s wrong when other shops won’t go the extra mile. It’s like all they want to do is just throw parts at a problem and call it a day. Man how I wish you were closer to my place - I’d use you as my mechanic.

Straight to the point! That’s why I keep watching! Thanks Wes!

Wes, Like the diagnosis, and the fix! Customer invoice: Parts : Buck 298 Labor: Shop rate + 70% Diagnostics: PRICELESS

Good job Wes - well explained and illustrated as always!

Thanks for the snowy day entertainment Wes.

Excellent work as always .

You the man. Wes the Automotive Detective. Hunting down that pesky BAD GROUND - - - - - - Bad Bad Ground. Great video Wes!!!

great video wes good job keep them coming

Great diagnostic, Wes! Appreciate your work!

Always nice to watch a pro at work! 👍

I find that using a wiring schematic to be the must enjoyable way to track down a problem. It's more of a challenge than to hope for the correct answer from a computer. Awesome as always.

Wes perfect timing for a vid👌

As always I love your candor and sense of humor in your videos

I've always enjoy your videos.

That was a good one Wes, keep it up. I like the teaching how to diagnose instead of just showing the solution.

That was short work of a perplexing problem. Well done Wes, always enjoy your electrical diagnostics and repairs. Cheers!

Yeah, well done Wes, just solid work, great to watch.

Thanks for another great movie Wes

New subscriber here… love the channel. Thanks for taking the time to do all the work to record, process, and share. I imagine it’s a lot of extra work on top of all the work you already have to do to keep your shop running.

A perfect example of KISS working. Great job. Thanks for posting

Fascinating watching you deduce the problem. TY Wes

Your electrical work is awesome to watch! Thanks for all the great videos!

You make it look so easy but I know most of the time it really isn’t! Great job!

I wish I had your skills, Wes.

These diagnostic videos where you bring us along throughout the repair are great.

Another diagnostic gem.. thanks Wes

Wes I really enjoy your logical approach to any repairs. I wish I had your knowledge of electronics and wiring repairs. But your acerbic wit and wisdom along with your wife, son and dog is what makes you videos truly enjoyable. -28 Celsius in Dorchester Ontario. You are north of me so suspect cold there to. Take care

@WatchWesWork

2 жыл бұрын

We are starting to warm up a tiny bit. -16C

@erik_dk842

2 жыл бұрын

The northern Illinois border is further south than Dorchester Ontario, so Wes is south (west) of you

The wire stripper pliers you received from Germany were almost identical to what I used during my apprenticeship in 1972-4.

@Mishn0

2 жыл бұрын

I've always wondered why he didn't have a real wire stripper. A pretty good one by Ideal is less than 50 bucks. Smaller than that one the viewer sent, too.

@mauricekeithjohnson2598

2 жыл бұрын

Been using mine for 20+ years !

@TheStefanskoglund1

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mishn0 real wire stripper = those which leave dints/damaged/cut copper strands ? That german one can be controlled rather closely = not nicked/damaged copper strands here.

@Mishn0

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheStefanskoglund1 Why? Because it's "German"? Are you saying US made tools can't have tightly controlled tolerances? I used Ideal wire strippers to make literally thousands of wire harnesses for military aircraft and the work was closely inspected. Give me a break.

Awesome as usual, you’re my favorite mech!!

Great job Wes. Taking integrity to another level.

Best way to make sure the wire doesn’t pull out of a crimp is to strip it twice as long as needed. Twist the wire, Fold the stripped section in half and place it in an eyelet of proper size to fit the now doubled up wire. Using this method the wire will break before it comes out or if it does come out something has hit it hard enough it wouldn’t have held no matter what

@johnl774

2 жыл бұрын

Same here you couldn’t pull it back out if you try

Oh how I long for the old days when you didn’t have to be half a scientist and a computer tech to make an engine run! 😬 Great work. Thank you for sharing

@WatchWesWork

2 жыл бұрын

I dunno. This is pretty simple. Grounds have been going bad as long as they've been around.

@erik_dk842

2 жыл бұрын

@@WatchWesWork Having access to wiring diagrams is kind of cheating. LOL

@brianworley7705

2 жыл бұрын

@@erik_dk842 I am not sure I consider having wiring diagrams or schematics cheating. There are likely multiple main ground points on most vehicles. Would be expensive and time consuming to physically trace a faulty ground wire to it's attachment point. Diagrams used properly conserve time and technician energy. My opinion at least.

@erik_dk842

2 жыл бұрын

@@brianworley7705 Without subscribing to a service, getting correct wiring diagrams is quite hard. The redrawn version Wes has access to is also easier to follow than Volkswagen's originals, which I'm familiar with, because they split them out across several pages, so you have to go back and forth.

Quick an precise at always Wes great job.

Wes, another nice and simple job, well done

RPO codes are on the sticker on the glove box door... There is a reason you don't find solder joints in factory wiring: they determined long ago that the hardened wire section becomes a stress riser and often results in a broken wire (from fatigue) right next to the solder.

Great work as always Wes. Just had a bad earth problem on my landrover. Salt air had destroyed the ground for the rear lights. Not the best build quality. Have used dialectic grease on the repair despite the 'experts' on you tube! Best wishes from the UK 🇬🇧

@WatchWesWork

2 жыл бұрын

I would blame them, all the makes have ground issues.

@jormalonnberg1578

2 жыл бұрын

@@WatchWesWork Yes even Mercedes start to have those ground issues when tey turn 25 years old, And I know, my daily drive is S124 300e 4-matic -90 year model. No too many computers in it, and vould need those spesial MB "tools" to diagnose, or that " flashinglamp" wire to count, those basic things, ABS and 4-matic system. I think also KE-jet also, no needed yet that, coming next spring, when I start with my other merc, also same age 300e but saloon, AMG copy, by some finnish people, dont know, but in registration papers, it is made in Finland. So quite unexpected for mercedes tha old. Yes I really love your way to do things, you go to basics, by thinking first, then you take that codereader for help, and also yours way to handle those not so roadworthy vehicles also, and rust can`t stop you making good job.

You are good at what you do. Crazy

For those advocating soldering, a cold solder joint is pretty much the same thing as a lose crimp. Both are easy mistakes to make.

@paulcooper2897

2 жыл бұрын

And in the salt/rust world of Canada, I've seen fluxcore solder rot wires within a year.

@mauricekeithjohnson2598

2 жыл бұрын

Yep !

@gatewaysolo104

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulcooper2897 if you use the sealing hest shrink you should be safe. Any unsealed wire will rot if exposed to salty water.

@pootthatbak2578

2 жыл бұрын

I hope i can sneak this in and wes wont see it..i wanted wes to strip more insulation, more bare wire exposed. I learned wire splicing years ago. Pigtail, western union and tap style splices. The advantage of mechanical strength comes from a mininum of 4 twists, then what he did afterwards was fine.

@TheOtherBill

2 жыл бұрын

Being the lazy guy I am, I would have made up a new eyelet with a stub of wire on it then just spliced the existing wires to that using a shrink&solder splice. Always easier when you can see & reach what you're working on.

Very good, informative. Excellent video. Just straight no BS diagnostic work. I learned alot. Thank you.

You were a sharp cookie on this one. Thanks for the look! Enjoyed.

First view! Greetings from the Canadian Border in VT. It’s about -3 here today.

@WatchWesWork

2 жыл бұрын

It's a balmy 6F here.

@larrytaylor4482

2 жыл бұрын

-4 here in Northern Michigan 🥶

@andrewhallett-patterson9778

2 жыл бұрын

A comfortable 36°C (96.8°F) in Woomera, Outback South Australia. 👍👍🇭🇲

@anthonydefreitas6006

2 жыл бұрын

Greetings from England 14°C in London, that's 57.2°F

I swear I saw an electron flowing...

@WatchWesWork

2 жыл бұрын

Shut your mouth!

@OneCupOfCoffee204

2 жыл бұрын

@@WatchWesWork LoL

Your videos are always great! Thanks for sharing with us.

Amazing diagnostic reasoning. Way to go sir.

Thanks for the content Mr. Wes, too bad when you decided to be a KZread content provider you opened up your life to the World Wide Web now everyone thinks they have to tell you how to be a mechanic instead of enjoying the content.

Good morning Wes, always great videos.

The man, always come through Wes, enjoy life you have made yourself a good one.

What a great video of no bs diagnose and repair. Love watching these as a young tech.

Really nice job Wes, you have a talent and it it s great to watch it and you in action.

You are my test light Guru Wes!

Love the more intense diagnostic videos, but these short, sweet simple ones are great too, thanks.

I like the way you think Wes,well done.

Excellent work! Gotta love the dielectric grease.

thank you sir , no parts changing hacks around here , great job . stay safe from Eire

Nice to see you had an easy one today, keep up the great work brother 👍

Another great job Wes.

I love the electrical fixes. Learning different ways to figure them out from different techs is so helpful.

Great vid, as always. Good job diagnosing and sharing each step with a what you did and why.

Excellent video. Love seeing proper diagnostic procedures using schematics.

Love your videos they are so informative and teach me new things every time

Nice work! Stay safe and warm!

Great job Wes. Short and to the point quickly another happy customer on to the next one.

Excellent video Good diagnostic work.

Fast and efficient. Job well done!

Wes the Wizard. Love watching you do your thing. Keep the videos coming.

Nice catch with the ground issue great job Wes

great video , glad you got a new one up

Thanks Wes! I always enjoy your videos 🐾🍺

Top shelf work , once again . Thank you . Got my goodies too , very happy . All the best.