What i love about this channel is just a stand up genuine guy, no ego, no bull, just straight forward step by step easy to follow diagnostics, keep up the good work! :-)

@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@hunkydude322

4 жыл бұрын

yeah, your right this guy is down to earth.

This is the clearest explanation with step by step and how to use the tools needed to diagnose. Thanks man, great content!👍

Maaaaaan…. An unmarked hidden relay being the darn subject of a full blown investigation… you’re good man ! Very good…..

Dude you don't need to fix cars anymore. Your a great teacher & could make a living doing that. Thanks for making this

Does my heart good to know there are still mechanics like you in this day. 👍

@hasaywha

2 жыл бұрын

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Excellent tutorial. Methodical and explained in layman’s terms. I don’t even own a Mini, but I watched the complete video simply because it was interesting. Keep up the good work, mate 🇦🇺🦘

This is the exact problem my Mini has it cranks without starting ,I have taken it yo so many different machenics bought so many car parts,they told me to buy the new conputer box I did but the car didn't start,They asked me to buy a new engine but now after seeing this video it has helped me to find the problem thank u so much sir

This video came at the best time ever to help me diagnose my car. Bad wiring was the cause, but if it wasn’t for the methodology room this video, I’d be buying and replacing motors and panels, etc wasting ten times more than what I’d actually need .subscribed!,

I've seen hundreds of videos because i work on cars all the time but no bullshit you the kings of wat you do. God bless you brother

I am a retired mechanic that used to specialise in engine systems and diagnostics. I used to use a big workshop machine that included a scope and exhaust gas analyser. So I unsderstand well your scope readouts. Being able to use a scope is so useful. Even checking wheel speed sensors on ABS becomes possible. What I was particularly interested in was your nice handy little scope. Love it. I want to get one. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

OMG!! Thank you brotha!!! I've had these same issues for weeks now. I tested that same relay some weeks back with a relay tester and it tested good. After watching your video I noticed my RPM needle was not moving when I cranked the car. I replaced the crankshaft position sensor months ago but I decided to test it and it tested good. I tested the connector and it tested good. Instead of testing the relay again I decided to switch it with the one for the windshield wiper (same part number) and the damn thing fired right up! Thank you for the thorough explanation sir!

Great explanation, this helped me fix a non- start issue with my R56 Cooper S turbo that would cut-out after 10-20 minutes driving then work perfectly again after 5 minutes of not starting. Car did not splutter to a stop so after replacing the glhightnoressure fuel pump and fuel filter I found this video and located the faulty fuel injector relay. My relay was Not exactly in the same location as in this video, mine was behind the ECU attached is a separate box on the fire wall. Otherwise identical to this explanation THANK YOU for posting this video.

Watching this today July 5 2023 Eric you are extremely talented diagnostician. Love your channel! 😎

Thank you for posting this AWESOME video, keep up the great work, no BS, No Ego,just pure tutorial with skill and common sense, Bless 🙂😇

One of the clearest practical explanations of the expected wave form I’ve come across. A new subscriber 👍🏻

Tenía 1 día completo chequeando un mini que compre en copart solo tarde viendo este video cambie el relay y ya prendio, Gracias mi pana por tu tiempo 🎉😅

Glad I found this video. My mother in law’s car sometimes it start and sometimes it doesn’t. I thought it may be the starter but will check that relay. Thanks

Amazing! You are such a great troubleshooter. Wish you were closer to NY. New subscriber and DIY'r, and I'm learning so much from you and how easy you explain the process. Thank you!

Great Vid!! Wish all mechanics were as diligent and knowledgeable as you. Took my Mini to the STEALERship and they did all the free maintenance they could do, but sent me home with the same issue that showed up less than a week later. Just cuz it's warrantied am I going back.

We understand that running a business is crazy. And we all ask for more videos like this in a selfish way unconsciously. But bro u got it. I just wanted to commend and thank you. Keep doing what you do. 🙏👊🏽

You are a great teacher, very thorough and easy to understand. Great job.

You did a great job on this video i dont even own a mini cooper but you explained this so well it kept me watching.

Thanks for the generous transfer of knowledge ... glad I found your channel ... keep up the good work !!!

@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Awesome video bro ! I usually just start switch the spark plugs or I just check fuses or lays but really helpful advice thank you! Keep up the good work

I recently bought Hantek scope, it does the job enough for me just like yours does. Thank you very much for sharing that with us.

I can’t say anything that everyone else hasn’t already said! Great video and you are one hell of a trouble shooter!

You are awesome! This explains it in simple terms. You have an excellent understanding of the subject, therefore you can explain it well. Thanks so much

THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO DO THE VIDEOS, I ENJOY THEM AND VERY HELPFUL.

@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

I don't really comment but this is exceptional. Very informative and helpful.

One of the best diagnostic videos I’ve seen. Love the joke about tool trucks😂

Hi My Man You are the Boss I have learned a lot from this video, patience is a virtue,Please keep posting

Well explained Eric and great job. Wasn't familiar with these 3 wire coils that actually work as 2 wire ones. Something to keep in mind. Thanks for sharing 👍

@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah its a BMW design. Thanks for watching!

Really good job explaining your thoughts and mapping out the issue. Way over my level of experience but Damn.... A+

Dude, THANK YOU!!! Did the timing chain on my 07 Mini with a N12 due to an unsolved P0013 issue. Ran for roughly 60 seconds, then died and wouldn't start. I thought I had just written off the motor. I had fuel, spark, air, and compression and it was almost like it wanted to start but would always sputter out. Checked every single fuse on the car. Tested fuel pressure, fuel pump, voltages, got a code for Footwell module on my Schwaben tool. Started ripping my hair out replacing fuel filter, vacuum pump, etc. Nothing worked. I watched this video and swapped the relay for the windshield wiper relay and the car fired right up. Thank you so much for this video.

@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad I could help!

thanks for the info about the vantage pro i just bought one have been using the mt 2400,you convinced me i needed a scope thank you.

I had this exact same issue with my 2018 Volvo S90. I literally couldn't sleep while it was sitting in the shop because I didn't know if it was gonna be a $200 or a $2,000 fix. Luckily for me, it was around $189. Knowing a good and honest mechanic is a must.

I'm hoping this also applies to my 2009 Cooper S. Your explanation was a LOT clearer than another video I found here on YT. Thank you!

@3phatboy2

Ай бұрын

Was that the case???

@trevorward85043

Ай бұрын

@@3phatboy2 Mine turned out to be the ECM and security module.

Thank you for this video. I'm currently having the very same problem with my cooperS. It's been standing for 2 months.

@Dezuric

Жыл бұрын

Hey have you figured your issue out? I'm having the same issue in my 2012 cooper S. Cranks but also won't start after sitting in the garage for a month during winter

Thanks buddy . One of the best teachers / tutorials !

You my friend are one clever guy!! Great video. 👍🏼👍🏼

New subscriber. Great explanation of the secondary ignition waveform and really good video! Thanks!

Your channel will grow very fast because you are honest sincere.

Great step by step to resolve the problem. My 2007 mini s has been in the shop for 3 weeks now and I believe that is the problem on it as well. Can you please tell them what needs to be done, lol

GREAT EXPLANATION ON HOW THINGS WORK. HONEST AND SIMPLE. THANKS

Thank you. It's been a class on its own. Keep making videos like this.

Another great diagnostic video, nice job keep em coming! 👍

Thanks for showing the procedure for solving the problem.

Great job on explaining! Thx for sharing

Excellent video, but I'd like to add something for the benefit of those of us who can't afford to spend big money on equipment. In this case a $20 VOM would show that the relay is defective. Just connect the meter across the contacts and crank the engine. Even though the voltage is pulsing, the meter would indicate something far more than the mV's you'd expect from a good relay conducting current. Try AC and DC to see which works best. Please keep the videos coming.

One of thee best, knowledgeable videos to help! I subscribed just because of that!

You do a great job on the videos! it's got to be a complete pita to do.

Brilliant diagnostics, well explained.

Good job, I have learning a lot, thank u for all does videos and tools u work with.

Brother you the best , thanks for explaining step by step on how to fix this issue, gbu brother

Great video and well explained and detailed job.Wish i had found your channel earlier, i subbed immediately, great content. ! Cheers, Jeff.

Good one bro and great advice too. I also use the power probe 3 and never really wanted to upgrade to the 4 it’s a great tool but you do have be careful with it. Good job 👍🏻

@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO

4 жыл бұрын

It does the job! Thanks for watching!

Absolutely fantastic work! Subscribed 👍🏼

Get really good with the snap on scope and then upgrade. I love my Pico but I'm always grabbing my single channel uscope for quick diagnosis. The Pico is so much better than the snap on as far as what all it will do and how much easier it is to play with a capture once you have one that it makes the snap on look pretty bad. I still grab the old modis we have from time to time but it's the last one I grab.

Thank you Eric. Good job. Car battery seemed weak. I'd be curious if the battery voltage was dropping below 9V during cranking. We see the voltage to the coils was dropping to 8V in the video. Stay dry and have a blessed and safe week.

I have the Vantage pro for long time & i still use it & love, And yes i always make money with this scope. Great scope

Great tip about the Vantage Pro scope. Thanks!

What's up bro I like the video I just purchased my first mini cooper 2003 the next day the horn went out the following day I drove a couple places the last stop before Home I got back in to start it and it sounds like the video

eres chingon neta, gracias por el tiempo que tomas para hacer tus videos, great video you are one the best that i have seen, mucha vibra para ti. god bless you,

Thank you. Great find and explanation for me.

Thank you so much for the video! Very useful. I am wondering what the best way is to take out the stubborn ignition coil. Thank you!

Very well explained. I just subscribed. Thanks

Awesome/Brilliant video and information simple but really excellent to learn what else should i say bravo and bravo and really enjoyable to watch thank you for sharing cheeeeers.

@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

That was very well explained. Subscribed!

Loved watching. You have many tools. I subscibe !

Great teaching video by a great guy with a good attittude👍just subscribed

Awesome. Now please do a video on diagnosing and fixing CAS issues on a Mini Cooper R56, PLEASE!

Hey bro,nice vid, simple words great results. respect -keep the positive vibes, yess life is naturally complicated.

You are right about the scope and all you said about life and tools. Nice video. Regards my friend.

@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks friend!

thanks for the explation,i lke it a lot .you are a pro keep up the good work.

Great explanation!!

Great case study! I have to admit that once I got to the relay I would've swapped one of the other 2 to see if it starts. 😁

@Usmanthemecano

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking lol but he's done it the right way

@MexiKing74

3 жыл бұрын

Ok question I see one is light green and the other is black are they the same?

Hey great video! One of the best i've seen, on troubleshooting these "pos". However, it did not work for me but still a interesting video.

Excellent video ask I agree with him going through all that junk is knowledge especially for DYI like ME Thank fillet for KZread and all of their knowledge and good mechanics

I just watched your video, really clearly explained. New subscriber 😀

@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I hope it helps.

Thank you sir for the knowledge you offer.

Dude, your videos are really good.

Thank you. Very clear and to the point.

mine is doing exactly the same!, this video helped a lot

Great video.... Really wanted to see the good waveform...

Well, you do you great, this video is four years old... but thank goodness for digital memory... you have saved thousands of dollars...

Great video, a lot of good information here. Thanks for sharing.

@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Dont let imelda drown you out down there, I'm up in Longview and we're still dry as a bone. I'm jealous. Nice work Thanks for sharing

@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I'm on the Northwest side of Houston, so it hasn't been too bad. Thanks for watching!

@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO

4 жыл бұрын

I take that back. It’s coming down hard over here now lol

Great job, thank you for sharing.

Great work as always.

Another awesome video,I'm going to buy a scope 😁

Show congratulações me ajudou muito.

Fantastic informative video ..cool guy

your videos are very useful for me.

10:51 in my guess - from problems I had years ago with my 993 Porsche - there the DME Relais is known to fail at some age…. And a local mechanic temporarily solved it by unplugging it knocking it and cleaning the contacts. :-) His approach was exactly like yours, some start assist spray to see if fuel was missing - nope Then he already knew it (know issue on the 993) but he checked spark and then he pulled the Relais a couple of times and that fixed it.

Thanks for video buddy. It was useful for me. 👏👏

@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

Nicely done I don't use the comment but odd say nicely done explained very well in layman's terms

Nice video . Thanks for your time.

Thanks man,you just saved me few hundred dollars and headache

@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

Great info and knowledge!! Thanks for sharing! Keith got me here!

@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO

4 жыл бұрын

Keith is a cool guy. Thanks for watching!

Great video boss thanks for sharing your knowledge

@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!