This was very helpful. I now know what my cars problem is called. No crank no start. This video was the most helpful so far and I have seen several. Thanks I'll watch it again.

My Jeep has had a problem with intermittent NO start --- seems to be heat related but dealership cant figure it out. I have a new starter and a new TCM. Still, the same problem. THANK YOU for this awesome video that even I (a woman) can understand... thank goodness I won't be stranded for hours ever again.. the best part of your video is your diagram. It will help me track other issues that I didn't know were related to the starting process...blessings to you!

I really enjoy watching your tutorials. Most KZread videos contain the instructor talking about themselves and other things other than what we are trying to learn. It’s really annoying. I appreciate that you get right to the subject at hand and explain things perfectly and in total detail with no non essential BS. Thanks for the knowledge!

Thank you. These videos are priceless in helping us keep our old vehicles on the road in these difficult times. Much appreciated sir. Good on you.

The first time I watched this video I thought it was interesting but couldn’t understand in which situation it could be useful… until this morning when a friend called me to rescue him. The car wouldn’t crank… then I remembered this video! Worked like a charm! Turned out it was a bad starter relay. I felt like a hero 😂😂😂😂 thank you for making this videos!!

@kevinbaker2470

Ай бұрын

Good on ya. Also, if you don't have a paperclip, or want to use one, if you take starter relay out, and hit it a few times with a hammer or something ridged, you can get relay unstuck and work another handful of times. Also, sometimes the same relay is used for something no essential, such as the AC ,which you can swap in until you can acquire a replacement Source:Me, probably

UPDATE Unfortunately, I found out that I have a key with chip....so this method didn't work for me... but this video led me to another video and my NO start problem turns out to be a crankshaft position sensor... It has taken me 4 years to figure this issue out. a simple $20 part and 30 min install and finally, it's fixed.

@tyreecammon7356

2 ай бұрын

What is the 20$ part

@amymcmillan3796

Ай бұрын

@@tyreecammon7356 we bought a crankshaft position sensor for 20.00. HOWEVER, that only solved a different problem. We have determined 3 yrs later that my main pully was going out and causing an overheating problem just enough to keep the car from starting. I bought a new car and gave my jeep to my daughter, and they figured it out.. 8 years of that issue

for real dude you are now officially my favorite person on the planet thank you so much for making this video it was a total life saver

you got the best drawing skills on youtube for a auto channel. Nice job explaining it.

I like how you make your videos educational. Thanks for that. Had great use of some of your other videos when I recently changed the head gasket and some other parts on my car. Keep it up :)

@myRatchets

7 жыл бұрын

Nice, happy to hear the video's were useful to you. Thanks for watching and commenting. cheers

Dude I just have to say your videos are so solid, thank you so much! I'm pretty much a beginner and trying to understand and learn all the systems, and your videos break things down so simply and make it easy to understand. A lot of people might understand these but they can't make the information accessible, which takes a lot of thought and effort in addition to natural ability, so thank you!

This is THE most clear explanation of this system on the internet Thank you

Dude seriously. Best tutorial video of all time.

Dude. Thank you for the time and detail you put into making this video. This was a blessing and I have a much better understanding of a car's starting process. You have truly taught me how to fish with this one!

@ugenegareth9339

2 жыл бұрын

become a fisher of mankind ;;;;;;'''''''''''''''''''' 2 Esdras 2: 32 -100 ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''

Man you are Awesome!!! for people who don’t know you would have to pay big money for automotive classes like this. Thank You Sir for doing this🙏🏾

Another excellent video, very clear and easy to understand. I really appreciated your work. Keep them coming.

@myRatchets

7 жыл бұрын

np, glad you liked it. cheers

hi. i always like your videos. you cover the subject thoroughly in a short amount of time. for me, it's easy to appreciate the time and effort you take to turn complexity into simplicity. keep it up, you are a natural.

@larryrlaranang9507

Жыл бұрын

Mmmmmo😅😅 oo n. No

I'm huge on diy and enjoy working on my cars myself. You provide excellent quality content, information, and fantastic examples and diagrams for explaining the topic at hand. Love and appreciate your videos. Really awesome!

My first car a 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass (gutless) wouldn't crank when turning the key. I hooked a wire straight to the starter terminal and left it under the hood. To start the car I would have to put the key in the ignition, turn it to ON and pop the hood. Then I would touch my custom starter wire to the positive battery terminal and sparks would fly every where and the car would crank and start. I gotta a lot of funny looks while doing that.

@zsyncc9408

7 жыл бұрын

Carl Zimmerman I don't think robbers would have the keys to your car l

@carlzimmerman8700

7 жыл бұрын

+zSyncc ?

@carlzimmerman8700

7 жыл бұрын

Norm T: I tried swapping the relay with another one and it didn't fix it. I think it was the neutral switch that was the problem. It miraculously started working properly on it's own after a month or so.

@KlingensmithAuto

7 жыл бұрын

if ya have to jump start the starter Selenoid, then your ignition switch has a short in it, lol

@carlzimmerman8700

7 жыл бұрын

Klingensmith AutoTech A short in the ignition switch would cause the starter to crank continously, or if it was a short to ground it would blow the ignition fuse, cause a fire, drain the battery etc etc. Didn't have any of those problems, like I said it was most likely a faulty neutral switch.

Hoping someday soon you have your own TV show. We need more of you. I have learned SO MUCH from you. Tankew.

Excellent explanation and visual sync. Your an amazing teacher; your pleasant, patient personality comes across in your presentation. I genuinly and sincerly appreciate your tutorials. I wish you every success in your endeavors. You are already doing great things! Onward and upward!!!!

Please continue making videos. You're great at explaining and this helped get 2 of my vehicles, that I thought were bricked, up and running. GREAT teacher! Thank you. 😆

Nice and clear explanation of the starting system. If someone doesn't know anything about this system I think your video would clear up any confusion. - Ozz

@WorldMechanics

7 жыл бұрын

Agree, great explanation

@myRatchets

7 жыл бұрын

That was my hope, thanks for commenting. cheers

THANK YOU!!! Got my truck started!

very informative and understandable explanations. Thanks!

Excellent.... thank you for posting🤙

You have a great way of teaching. Looking forward to more of your training sessions. Thank you for taking the time to produce this. - Tim

@greenmonkeytreeservice

Жыл бұрын

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@greenmonkeytreeservice

Жыл бұрын

HaHa

Good Job explaining starting circuit. I'm always happy to see individuals who want to learn and teach others. Keep on diagnosing and troubleshooting.

@lavirlalfordlisa9946

Жыл бұрын

My2000grand marquis won't start,I been wirkungon this car first over a year indeed serious help while changgeing it the flywheel I connected the battery to pip the trunk time getatool and the starter wires touched the bottom cross member bar and the car started Smoking thick white white smoke so i yank the tha batrery out icant see any burned wires it only smoke from rhe driverside firewall and from inside rhe car now the car is a great car62000 original miles I know that because of that dumb mistake I made its costing me big time what could it or is in that won't let the car crank up and start please help ScottLJohnsonSr

Great quality camera footage and very thorough DIY videos. There is no end of KZread videos which show the "how", but to provide the "why" on the whiteboard - this requires mastery of the subject material.

@myRatchets

7 жыл бұрын

Glad you like the video, thanks for commenting.

Nice!! Can you explain me deeply and more details about EGR, exhaust valve recirculation, the system, functions, etc. Thanks for the knowledge

you can also bridge the starter silenoid !!! same thing

Stuck at a 7-11 parking lot, bad ignition switch on ‘98 Jeep Wrangler (common problem) on the 4th July evening in a bad part of town, no help coming and I find your video! My thanks isn’t enough but I’ll give it anyway… from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU!

@myRatchets

Жыл бұрын

Very glad to hear it helped you out of a jam :) cheers

Mr, you have taught me many things. Maybe the most important lesson I am learning from you is to think and diagnose first until the solution is narrowed down.

Awesome info as always man. Keep it up! Shout out from the 619!

@myRatchets

7 жыл бұрын

Will do, thanks for the shout out. cheers

@tnamen1307

4 жыл бұрын

@@myRatchets @ScannerDanner analogous to bypassing the AC relay and radiator relay, can the car be start without key inserted or removed and bypassing the starter relay with jumpers, and power feed the pin 87 of the relay straight from battery positive??? If engine is RUNNING, then can I drive without keys inserted??

This guy is the mechanic of mechanics!! Love the vids!

Dude, You drew that schematic on the white board so nice!!!! Thanks for the excellent lesson!! God bless you sir!!! Please please please, Ignore the nasty trolls who leave negative comments!! Anyone who leaves a negative comment about this video is a brainless clown that is unable to think or learn!!!

Extremely detailed and helpful thank you man

great video as always, thank you for teach us, cheers from ontario ca

@myRatchets

7 жыл бұрын

Hey ontario, np thanks for watching.

@ps3boss98

7 жыл бұрын

Ratchets And Wrenches Nice Camera work!

@winstonleighton1358

4 жыл бұрын

@@myRatchets ,, Crooks are appreciative of this video by and large. Dangerously informative.

Thank you so much for both sides of this video, both the Practical side, let's just get down to business, and the business side where we get to nerd out on what's actually happening, thank you thank you thank you!

lol gotta love that starter relay jump I acutally use this on old dodges to work thru troubleshooting when upgrading to more modern ignitions. I use alligator clips and jumper wires (with a toggle for main 12v) so that i can isolate each portion as i move forward. Good video

AMAZING EXPLANATION and theme of troubleshooting Great Job.

Hey thanks for this! Clearly explained.

@myRatchets

7 жыл бұрын

np, glad you liked it. cheers

@Moneyoverbullshit850

5 жыл бұрын

Ratchets And Wrenches so how did you started it up that work with any car

he looks like the guy from the end of an American dad episode that says "bye have a beautiful time"

@zesthraxGaming

7 жыл бұрын

King Yama Senpai no he doesn't

@samuraitom3273

7 жыл бұрын

I love Motoz he really does

@iiplaya

7 жыл бұрын

Thomas The Samurai he doesn't at all...

@lashajaparidze7261

6 жыл бұрын

Thomas The Samurai po

@YeOleNerd

6 жыл бұрын

Samurai Tom He looks more like the guy from it's Always sunny in Philadelphia

Very good informative of the ignition system function with good circuit diagram and explanation. thanks for your video and continue the same

Thanks for the video it really came in handy for me it really works.

Thank you, I'm adding a paperclip to my tool box😁

@all4humanityplz

3 жыл бұрын

Make sure to engage paperclip w a rubber'end pliers, or ..get zapped!😲

@Tsalagi

3 жыл бұрын

@@all4humanityplz glad i hadnt tried it yet 😂

Damn, dude, I thought that was pretty impressive.

Thanks for the video, it'll help me figure out what's wrong with my current car that's not starting or cranking

I really enjoyed and learned from your explanation of the Starting System and relays !!

@lavirlalfordlisa9946

Жыл бұрын

IhaveA2000Mercury Grand Marquis I need ur help desperately I was changing out TheFlyWheelon the car ,Well I needed a tool air I popped the trunk to get the tool well here is the part that makes me learn from dumb mistakes...I forgot that the starter wire s were hanging is they touched hthe cross support bar at the bottom of the car So new the car smoking bad well uyank the battery checked for turned wures none were found but the smoked only came from the driver side fiewalp and on rage inside of the car please gel me fix what ever the problem may be I kniw that the oroblem had or come that dumb mistake that I made please help me out ...ScottLJohnsonSr

People seemed entirely too confused by this video and the fact that he had a key. This presumes there is a starting problem to diagnose, not that you lack a key and need to use JUST a paper clip. That is the premise. If you have your key and can start the car with it, you wouldn't be poking around with a paperclip in the first place as you would NOT have a starting problem to diagnose. It is rather simple, and he explained it beautifully. If you start the car with the key, it closes the relay switch in the process. If that all works, you system is fine and you wouldn't need to pop out the relay, play with paperclips or anything. But if you turn your key and nothing happens, you might want to rule out one half or the other. Less parts to play with makes fixing a problem faster and smarter. The paperclip isolates half of the system. If you can turn on your control modules with the key and start the car with the paper clip, you have just ruled out the starter, the wires to and from the battery, starter, and fuse/relay box, and have either a bad relay or something on the OTHER half of the system. Even if you just replaced the relay (without testing the old one), you would not know IF the relay was actually bad unless the car then starts. If the car still won't start with the new relay, you probably just replaced a perfectly good relay. That is the brainless way to fix (not diagnose) a problem (start replacing parts until it works). If you lack a key, THAT is itself a MAJOR factor in not being able to start your car. LOL. One would first replace the key by going to the dealer or would replace the lock cylinder and get a new key that way. Then you can at least start the car without hot-wiring (which he mentioned) if everything else is good. The point is that if you do NOT have a key, and think you have starting issues, you probably need to get a key first as lacking one IS a starting issue.

That hood rod though... 😂

@messytable9503

3 жыл бұрын

U sound slow..

Great videos! Love the information! Thanks!

Best explanation to date. Good job. Thank you.

Am I the only one that notice he can draw perfectly straight lines on a white board?

@myRatchets

7 жыл бұрын

lol

@wixte

7 жыл бұрын

Nico Dalumpines What about that ruler in his hands?

@dcplanbful

7 жыл бұрын

no:)

@VukiaHD

7 жыл бұрын

It's almost as if he used a ruler

@wixte

7 жыл бұрын

Gambino That's what I was going for.

"How to Steal a Car With a Paper Clip"

@Unknown-pg4ko

7 жыл бұрын

Sat junkie You can snap the steering lock pretty easy, damn it now I'm contributing haha

@MacMashPotato

7 жыл бұрын

wont work on most cars worth stealing, actually pretty much all cars wroth stealing this wont work on, even so, if its an automatic transmission, the wheel will lock when you try to turn. Also, most people dont leave their hood open when they park somwhere, making this a really piss poor way to hotwire a car.

@seanerobertson32

7 жыл бұрын

The most someone would be able to do without either having the key in the on position or hotwiring the car would be wear down the battery, as the ignition circuit would not be on and the starter would just crank with no "fire" from the spark plugs.

@Trev612

7 жыл бұрын

Daniel S you have to have the car on b4 it starts. you cant just go and put the paper clip to a starter solenoid and bam it on.

@dontblameme6328

6 жыл бұрын

Daniel S No thief would go through this much trouble. They have much easier ways that are also destructive. They don't care if they tear up the car.

i give it 2 u. u r a good teacher. ive never been able to understand that stuff until now. im your latest subscriber.

Thank you for the great explanations! Just saved me from towing my car

Car + Paperclip = Mustang

@jdmjunkie7

7 жыл бұрын

0:30

@40sikarios

6 жыл бұрын

Bruhhhhhhhh

can u do this on a fuel pump circuit

@D34DA11V3

7 жыл бұрын

Aaron Frazier yes

@kokisthegangsta

7 жыл бұрын

Aaron Frazier

@nightpegasus26

6 жыл бұрын

I was going to ask that. Thanks

Thank-you for taking the time to make this video From YUKON , CANADA...

Your presentation was excellent.

I thought it was a hoax until you showed no one was in the car.

@myRatchets

7 жыл бұрын

Hey Schrodinger nice to see you here, yea I figured I had to show proof otherwise people would think it's another one of my hoax video's..lol

@starcross-wolf

6 жыл бұрын

i tried it and it works but no start so i tried doin same with ign fuse and starter and almost worked

@leebailey1220

4 жыл бұрын

@@myRatchets is there a certain spot that the paper clips have to go inside the relay?

@lowedmontebon8676

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video...

@tnamen1307

4 жыл бұрын

@@myRatchets can it be start without key inserted by bypassing with jumpers??

ok , you got your car started, show me how to unlock the steering wheel so I can drive.. lol

@865tanman

3 жыл бұрын

Use a breaker bar

@stevetoutant3554

3 жыл бұрын

5444

@32VInTechV8

3 жыл бұрын

just break the steering lock, it sucks you have to replace it but if thats what you have to do.

@jimf4342

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevetoutant3554 l

@j.rjunior5584

2 жыл бұрын

There should be a module, somewhere in the dash that locks the steering wheel. Find it, remove it and you're good.

I wish I could like this a thousand times!!!

I just love your hood prop!!!

that does not apply to every car

@Bseries_Vans

2 ай бұрын

What kinda car do u have

My car doesn't get enough power through the key to start the car so There's a switch that's connected directly to the starter relay. It only starts with the key on the 3rd Position so if the car gets stolen it won't go nowhere and besides the fact people that steal Cars don't know how to drive stick.... lololololol

@pauldunneska

7 жыл бұрын

you are obviously not from Ireland,joyriders only steal manual gearbox cars,but nowadays cars can't be stolen. I'm talking about the 70's 80's and 90's.

@carmelodominguezclinton3673

7 жыл бұрын

sounds like you have a kill switch ,maybe the previous owner put it in, and somehow was engaged or you have a serious shorted circuit

@eivis13

7 жыл бұрын

You obviously never met any real thugs or gangstas, just a buch of kids playing with their parents guns.

@Hoonmaro

7 жыл бұрын

its a race car back off m8 everyone knows that race cars have main ignition switches....

@alcyr5655

7 жыл бұрын

My 99 Ram 1500 was stolen, They used a screwdriver, in the door lock to get in, then also used it in the ignition. Went out last December to go to work, and my truck was gone. At least the RCMP got the crack heads, later that evening. '60's Mopars, run a jumper cable from the battery terminal, to the coil positive, no steering column lock. I don't know how far you'd get before the electronic ignition module would get fried. Because you are bypassing the ballast resistor, and that ignition system can't handle 12 volts to the coil

your English is so easy to understand and your videos are Good.

THANK YOU!! I just developed starter problems, now I can trouble shoot.

oh ill impress my friends when I steal there car with a paperclip

@mxlevi8266

3 жыл бұрын

If your stealing cars you don’t have friends

@SvenssonIwas

3 жыл бұрын

Or you won't have friends after you steal their cars 😝

@nobletruthshealingandascen183

3 жыл бұрын

Still have to stick there car off brake :p

clean the battery please

@clydemcpherson8204

7 жыл бұрын

Lawn tractor won't start. Why?

Very nicely done as are all your videos!

I just saw this helpful video and my question is can i use this method a day or two till i can get it fixed or will using this method cause any other problems

So wait.. if you used the paper clip to turn the car on... how do you turn it off?

@990966

7 жыл бұрын

Jimmy unless you're working on a diesel engine. They will keep running untill you stall it.

@990966

7 жыл бұрын

Jimmy Yes. If a diesel engine is running, the only option to turn it off is to choke it. There is a valve in the intake System that closes when the key is turned.

@slammedncammed9657

7 жыл бұрын

Jimmy disconnecting the battery won't kill the car as long as the alternator is good, like if you have a junk battery that needs a jump all the time its literally just as good as no battery, so disconnecting a battery won't kill the car unless that alternator is bad, a way to kill it is to cut off the spark to the engine, or to cut the fuel off

@andrewhead5061

7 жыл бұрын

Horse McHorseMan

@letsthinkitover1

7 жыл бұрын

Horse McHorseMan the key back to off.

well for a manual u have to press on the clutch to start ur car

@matthijsprakke

6 жыл бұрын

RebelDipper 21 noob

@ItsUrBoiOisin

6 жыл бұрын

Not if it’s in neutral

@amyladwig2284

5 жыл бұрын

@@assembledsugar6587 I don't have to. 🤷 As long as my car is in neutral, it will start without pushing in the clutch.

@assembledsugar6587

5 жыл бұрын

Amy Ladwig oh cool

your videos are awesome! thanks for sharing

Dude, you're good, clear & educative. Keep going!

@myRatchets

7 жыл бұрын

glad you liked the video, stay tuned for more. Cheers

@teresafortenberry4856

4 жыл бұрын

@@myRatchets would using this method for couple of days tear anything else up that id have to fix.

"entertainment only" on a how to video

Screw this too much work

@JohnDoe-mp1zk

5 жыл бұрын

thats too much work. OMG.

Great video, well done! I appreciate the help!

very good explanation!

I am badly confused, why would anyone want to use a paperclip to start a car, especially when you also need a key in the ignition, so why not make it even simpler, if you turn your key one step further it will start your car, and no need for a paperclip or removing any relay.

@myRatchets

7 жыл бұрын

you dont need the key watch the entire video or my video on whether you can hotwire a car.

@msgcheckout

7 жыл бұрын

true, if you can bridge ignition circuit and then use paperclip, you can, but you won't drive very far as the steering won't turn, secondly if your car has an immobiliser, it won't fire up either.

@Brandizzleizzle

7 жыл бұрын

It's a way to tell if your key ignition is bad or if you have a wiring problem.

@kaiwest_

7 жыл бұрын

if you add a power line to a ACC line in the fuse box you don't need a key (unless you have a chip or VATS) so bridge a always hot line to acc then use the paper clip to start the car then your golden. this is obviously bad for the electrical system and should never be done but criminals do it.

@sylvamoise5788

7 жыл бұрын

samdomding cause you not interesting in intelligent stuff.

Great video helped me understand! 😎

Man!! That was soo Sweet!!! Thanks A lot and keep up the Good Work!!!

Seriously good info. Lifesaver

can you made tutorial how to install a toggle switch for powering on the acc and a switch for starting the car?

Very 👍. Thank u. Dealing with 2010 traverse....turned out wiring harness bad

You sir have given the best explanation I've seen.

@jimmybacon8808

Жыл бұрын

Hello. Would you happen to have any knowledge on where the 30 and 87 pins are on a 4 Prong ‘21 Camry Starter Relay?

Thank you very informative.

Excellent Video.

Going to try this tomorrow on my car because it's been months and I swear it's my ignition barrel. Thanks for the help mate I'll let you know how I go. This may save me lots of money.

Thank you great info

You saved me . Thank you 🙏🏾

The second half of this video is absolutely the best instructional presentation I've found on this topic. However, it was just luck I clicked on it because the title seemed only tangentially related to the problem I was trying to diagnose. Luckily I stayed for the whole show.

very good, your a good teacher

Very insightful. Thx!

@myRatchets

7 жыл бұрын

np, glad you liked it. cheers

Your white board is excellent. Great communication about the system and a great video overall.

@myRatchets

7 жыл бұрын

Glad you like the video wyattoneable, thanks for all your comments.

You just keep getting kooler all the time. Thanks for this information. Stay kool.

Great Video. Could this damage a 2012 Diesel car wiring that has central locking.

You're awesome dude. Thanks

My new youtube car guy nice job 👍