On a parking lot, with rain and limited tools available and Ivan still managed to fix the car with no parts required. I love it!

@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan! I got lucky that it was a Toyota and not a BMW haha

@johnnyblue4799

2 жыл бұрын

I didn't think Dan would spend time watching car repair videos after working on cars all day long. But that should explain why he doesn't upload as regularly as he used to. :))

@f.crepairs2461

2 жыл бұрын

Let’s fix it together! 💪💪

@InsideOfMyOwnMind

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnnyblue4799 You have to see other people work at your craft or you end up with inbred knowledge. Good on Dan for watching others.

@lvsqcsl

2 жыл бұрын

Dude, you are a legend!

I am just here for the jack stand comments.....🙄

@zaffo757

2 жыл бұрын

Totally commando!

@cullenmiller8170

2 жыл бұрын

You think they will hate less since it was a mechanical jack instead of a hydraulic one? 😂😂

@bdiscreet69

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Eric O! You should buy Ivan a portable lift and trailer to haul it everywhere 😂

@SouthMainAuto

2 жыл бұрын

@@cullenmiller8170 No haha, he might better of broke out a welder too.... people love that as well

@DIYDaveOK

2 жыл бұрын

Safety third, right, Eric!!? 😁😁😁

"On my way home and only have the Launch, two laptops, amp clamp, vom, and Power Probe leads in my backpack along with my trusty tool bag burgeoning with tools". 😁 Ivan - that's twice what I own and have in my shop at home. You take the phrase "don't leave home without it" to a new level. Nice job and diag. Hope the car owner properly compensated you for all that you did.

@paulsz6194

2 жыл бұрын

That’s right, he at least saved the customer the cost of a tow to the workshop...

@Graham_Wideman

2 жыл бұрын

You forgot Ivan also having the entire internet at his disposal! But then again, so do most of us these days.

@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics

2 жыл бұрын

@@Graham_Wideman yes, good information is crucial to have!

I must admit, I thought the bonus footage was going to be cleaning the battery cable ends and posts😁. Good fix hooking the air filter pipe back up, no more unmetered air. The engine will like that.

@robertbrandywine

2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't have left without cleaning up the battery posts, but then I'm not a professional whose time is money.

Hi Ivan! It concerns me that you got under that car with the tire changing screw jack only! Don’t take safety for granted! You’re way smarter than that! We love you man and need you around forever!

@_RiseAgainst

2 жыл бұрын

Those catalytic converter thieves do it all the time and they seem pretty squared away.

@Graham_Wideman

2 жыл бұрын

@@_RiseAgainst Except for this guy -- kzread.info/dash/bejne/p3dsm4-IqqbKetY.html

@_RiseAgainst

2 жыл бұрын

@@Graham_Wideman haha I know, it has happened a couple times. I guess some cars take having their cats removed personally. Ivan should have definitely used a spare tire or something as backup. But just like the cat thieves, time is money.

@Cheepchipsable

2 жыл бұрын

@@_RiseAgainst And time spent in hospital and not working counts as holiday time I suppose?

@bloopyscoopy3141

2 жыл бұрын

Ivan--be safe, man. Please don't do that again--not worth it!

I never get tired of watching these diagnostic procedures… I’ve never seen someone more proficient at the diagnostic process ever, amazing every time!

Ivan you are a rare breed, systematically troubleshooting faults, nowadays it's just replacements of modules, boards and equipment. Good cars are ending up in scrapyards because of this. But then logical thought is a virtue.

Great diagnosis . If you are stuck for a jack stand in the field , you can always put the donut spare under the wheel that's jacked up .

@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics

2 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@gwrider2146

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that scared the crap out of me! I've seen a screw jack fail before (I'll admit it was back in the 1980's and it was trying to hold up a 4500+ lb. 1970's Chrysler!) Spare tire must always be implemented whenever doing anything under a jacked up vehicle with no jack stands available.

@Cheepchipsable

2 жыл бұрын

Just carry a stand if you are working. Emptying the trunk, (in the rain, no less) is a disincentive and might be OK if it's not your job. Just throw some old stands or bricks/block where it's easy access.

@billsmith2212

2 жыл бұрын

You can carry some old 4 X 4" wood post or pieces of 8 X 2" or 8 X 10" wood planks to put under the car or tire . An old steel rim or wire milk crate ( they are obsolete now - we used them as jack stands in the 1960's and 1970's ) . If near a loading or receiving area , jam some wood pallets under . Better than nothing .

@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics

2 жыл бұрын

@@Cheepchipsable I do carry a stand in my work truck :)

What a soldier; working in the RAIN. I hope that customer marches the PHAD bill right over to the muffler shop and demands reimbursement. It's a slam dunk.

Loved the diag, again, Ivan. Who would have left that car in that state? Just can't believe what I see. Must brag today: Went to check my car's tires for proper inflation. When using the service hose, it broke off one of my Schrader Valves - boom, it was off, and the tire deflated. Put the donut on and drove to Walmart to have a new valve installed,. (old one was from 2007), Was to go back and have Walmart reinstall the repaired tire. They wouldn't do it! Said they would need another "work order" to do that. Maybe do the tire installation tomorrow. The "little girl" who I worked with, earlier, did not put the correct info in the work order. Sooo,,,went out in the parking lot, with my repaired tire, and installed it myself! Not bad for an 82 year old, right? ha, ha, ha, Good aerobics, if you ask me. Thanks. You have installed a better work ethic in me.

@paulsolovyovsky1702

2 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of last year when the idiots at Sam's club wouldn't put new tires on because the wheel came with a wheel cover that needed 5mm hex bolts removed. They literally had one guy to take off wheels, one guy to take them off and one guy to balance. They didn't have the tools to do anything else..btw I had to remove the wheel locks myself cuz they didn't have $70 wheel lock remover that every other shop in the US has that replaces tires/wheels. God awful place. Wouldn't install the next guy's battery because the clamps had rust on them, god forbid they have sand paper or cleaner..

This BONUS FOOTAGE made my day. I started my own mobile business and this was just the treat I needed for my first official day “in business”. Thanks for the great videos!

@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear, Zackary! Good luck in your business, we need more good techs!

classic... a problem caused by someone else being in there... great work Ivan .

You definitely are a Hero to many! Basic knowledge of today's automobile is far beyond what the average person would expect, and because they don't understand it, they hate it.

@mmichaeldonavon

2 жыл бұрын

Get the books out - you have to learn it!

@HouseCallAutoRepair

2 жыл бұрын

@@mmichaeldonavon books lol Micro SD and a table.

@mmichaeldonavon

2 жыл бұрын

@@HouseCallAutoRepair Yes, I know, I'm old school. But, E=Mc2 is always useful during the diag.

Man, do I hate working in the rain.... But, I love Ivan's logic based diagnosis... Reasoning and logic are the best tools in your bag... Peace...

A great example of what a real tech can do. Thanks for sharing.

Another good one! You’ve single-handedly made modern vehicles a lot more understandable for people like me. I got an OBDll dongle online and OBD Fusion software for my iPad and I’m off reading the tea leaves. Thanks!

Nice Ivan, seems like you and Eric are always fixing others mistakes!!! I love your trusty in the field bag!!!

What a great example of stage by stage targeting of correct actual issue. Looked at wiring diagram and went section by section. Oh and NPR once again even in the rain!

Another great diagnosis Ivan! Agree, that having limited number of tools in the field is a bit of an uneasy feeling, but should be able to manage.. Agree as well that the faulty fuse should have been separate from the rest of the other components so as to alleviate no comm once something goes wrong. But hey, thats why we diagnose stuff and find out what went wrong. The loose downstream O2 sensor wiring and improper intake hose install was just poor workmanship! Customer should back charge your fees with the previous shop that did the work. Cheers!

The 2AZ-FE engines in those things had problems with loose piston rings. Oil would get past them. Toyota covered replacement rings and pistons as part of the 5/60 powertrain warranty, but not all owners took advantage of it. The service bulletin is T-SB-0094-11. That would be the source of the blue smoke when the engine runs.

@srnc9740

2 жыл бұрын

The cars with that problem is 2006-2009, I have 2005 like this one and no problem, still like new!

@vw5056

2 жыл бұрын

I just took a road trip and trailed a Toyota suv (a think it was a Rav4) for a while on the road and the exhaust reeked of oil consumption. What a pos.

@tim4609

2 жыл бұрын

@@vw5056 A guy with the handle "VW" calling Toyota a POS. Hilarious😅😂🤣🤣

Outstanding information by Ivan Master mechanic. Almost nothing he fix. I wish I had his skills.

@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics

2 жыл бұрын

Just keep practicing the logical process!

Likely the same "tool" messed with the airbox that did the O2 sensor job. It's truly amazing how sloppy folks can be when working with mechanical items. Reminds me of the farmer term "fix it with bailing wire" kind of quality. The Camry needs some TLC that has been passed over a few years, thats for sure. No load pro to the rescue this time. Thanks Ivan...

I watch your videos,at least, 4 times a week. I’ve learned so much from you. Thanks.

Your trouble shooting techniques help me everyday. I'm forever grateful!!😊

You are crazy man !!! I've been wrenching for many years and know of guys who were crushed to death by not securing car with jack stand ...

Launch is always in my glove box. Small tool box in trunk laptop scope on a rope. A little logic and diagrams only thing needed. Great diag my friend.

I agree shouldn’t take down whole car. Lesson look where they have had recent work done!

THAT WAS OUTSTANDING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wouldn't work on my own vehicle in the rain, much less a customers! Nice diag.

Yessssssss !! Working in the elements 🥲, I am so happy now ☺

@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics

2 жыл бұрын

Haha Keith! Staten Island winter training comes in handy 😁😎

Don't know the price of a tow truck to your shop, but its well worth it compared to getting crushed by a car falling off the jack. I was run over in a parking lot working on a car, lucky to be alive. I was lucky for 30 yrs but it only takes ONE time. Please be careful, believe me its not worth it. Great diag as always. P.S even if you put a stand under a car, your at the mercy of other drivers in the lot looking at their phones, one little bump -- down comes the car.

@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics

2 жыл бұрын

Great point, Billy!

Thank You Master Mechanic, you are one of my best instructors at KZread University, 👍

@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics

2 жыл бұрын

👌😀

Ivan, you're tenacious! I would have called a tow truck and had the car delivered to a dry spot. Not that tough any more. Thanks for Sharing!

I used to live just south of Erie as a mechanic and I’m very familiar with the weather. If you aren’t willing to work in bad weather you will almost never work. Now I live in South Carolina and I own my own shop where I can work outside a lot of the time, but if it’s raining I make them have it towed to my shop. At 63 I no longer work in the rain.

We all know the adrenaline rush while troubleshooting and knowing we are getting close to the culprit. This may often result in a tunnel vision regarding safety, however Ivan has a family and friends and now a whole bunch of people watching him sharing his skills. We all want you to stay safe and well. Take care Ivan and thank you for sharing your knowledge.

Thanks Ivan for another great/interesting video! Battery has so much green crustys on it...probably why it's low on charge too. Blue smoke... shame... a very trusty well built car poorly maintained. Or owned by someone who can't do simple maintenance themselves. Ivan or Eric O(SMA) would never forget to tighten the air intake hose.

I think I would drive across the country just to have you do an oil change. You are intelligent, proficient and honest.

hey, you are a great n honest mechanic, kudo to you, god bless you 🙏😊😀

Great video Ivan as always, but that battery looks like its got a case of the green crusty's.

Great diagnostic ! Thanks for sharing , such a difficult job to look for a short to ground on all those circuits , wiring diagram is making it much simple to look through !

Nice job Ivan $100 fuse you cannot be that. Sucks working in the rain lol thanks for sharing my friend

You are my new freakn hero. I watched a few of your videos and bought me a scanner. I love the way you divide and conquer!

Holy Cow! I'm in the presents of greatness! WTG man!

It shows the truth behind the importance of the history of recent events....in many cases, the first place to look is the last place that human hands were. Another job well done, Ivan.

That's a great approach to finding the short to ground by unplugging each sensor (on that fuse) one by one. I always learn something from watching your videos.

Great video as always Ivan. Please use axle stands though, was cringing 😬 when you went under that car.

I watch all your videos, Ivan, and thought the diagnostic approach that you took in this one was particularly good.

@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, William!

12:35 "easy easy diag, if you know what you're looking for" - right, easy after studying a bunch of wiring diagrams and chasing down the short 😆 your process is what sets you apart from the Joe Partscannons of the world who would've sold the customer a new ECM.

I would really love to leave Nigeria and come work with Ivan. He's a pure genius. I recently watched your video titled p0018 after timing job part 1 & 2 and I was just amazed.. You are in a whole different level 🐐🐐🐐

At least you were dry under the car. Hats off, Ivan. It is tough to repair a car while on the road.

Good job, another downrange field diagnoses and repair

Lol! Fixing other people's mistakes with no parts required, awesome job!

Thats why customers calls up Mr.ivan..straight honest job..cheers ivan👍

Ivan to the rescue. Excellent game plan!!

I've been having the same problem with a 2000 Camry. Thought it was the fuel pump. Glad I didn't buy a new one yet. Didn't realize all those other items were on that same fuse. I'll dig deep and see what I can find. Thanks for a great video.

I love your videos. Can’t post em if your dead man. Never go under a car without a stand

I swear Ivan can fix 99.7% of all car issues with no tools, wearing nothing but a day glo orange banana hammock, a test light, headlamp, and a bottle of Vodka. It is always satisfying watching him think through and explain his process, never gets old. That battery with all those green crustys was making me nuts.

@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics

2 жыл бұрын

haha Dr. Craig, I'll save the vodka for after-hours xD

I'm so impressed by your ability to evaluate and diagnose these complex automotive systems. I am concerned, however, that you worked under this car with only a scissors jack holding it up. On field jobs I recommend you always bring a couple of jack stands to carry the load. It is too risky to get under a car using only a jack intended for changing a tire, especially when working alone. If that jack had let go you could have been injured and stuck for a long time.

They melt those harnesses to the drive shaft at the factory.

You're awfully patient when encountering very sloppy previous "work" Ivan. Salute.

That's a critical troubleshooting / diagnostic procedure. First a fuse blows then why? One MIGHT pull the fuse and meter the line to see if there's low-ohms to ground. What's MORE useful is to know how much of a short is present and a high impedance digital meter WON'T tell you this. A meter will read the same for a 'hard' short or a whisker thin connection. That's why Ivan uses his 'calibrated' test lights. If the test light only dimly lights then the problem isn't a hard short. Using different wattage bulbs (incandescent please) you get a solid estimate of the degree of short. What Ivan is showing you is that SIMPLE series bulbs of different wattages gives you good estimates of current amounts flowing thru the "short" by evaluating the brightness of the lighted bulb And don't we all strive to KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID = KISS! How have you been evaluating a circuit that blows fuses?

@ArmstrongRacing

2 жыл бұрын

Can I get instructions on how to assemble such a test light with bulbs?

@milantrcka121

2 жыл бұрын

@@ArmstrongRacing Yes. Wire an automotive light bulb with two clip leads. Pick different lightbulb sizes for different current draws. Headlight for large expected current, parking light bulb for smaller expected current. Dark- open. Bright light (12V) dead short to ground. Intermediate - that depends.

@ivandrago2557

2 жыл бұрын

So well explained thak you

Very nice work.The test lights, actually old school stuff-combined with fearless schematic reading, even using Euclid's process of elimination...Well done

Ah yes, the Nittany Mall - not much left of it these days! But great job with limited tools - schematics, test lights and a logical process for a home run!

Great diagnostic Ivan. What I would do is use a 4.5 amp headlight instead of the two parking lights. But I like the idea of using the two parking lights with two filaments each to vary the amperage drawn. I'll implement that on my toolbox. Also I wold have plugged in the test light directly to the feed side of the relay with the shorted line. Also if there was a splice, I would isolate the lines by cutting each line that goes to each, although I really don't like cutting wires. I mostly would avoid that if necessary. And I would have focused straight to the most likely suspects. For some reason over 80 percent of shorts are in the O2 wires.

@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics

2 жыл бұрын

I don't like to use a single headlight bulb because they are fragile and get EXTREMELY hot! Dual bulbs works fantastic, and they are much cheaper to replace if you smash one lol :)

Ivan, great troubleshooting of problem under terrible weather conditions and away from home where all tools are available.

That puff of Blue Smoke coming out of the exhaust is indicative of the pattern failure of defective valve stem seals on Toyota engines... this is to the contrary of the belief that many people have that Toyota and Honda engines are just invulnerable to defects

Thank you PHAD for explaining the proper procedures in diagnosing a short to ground. I have a Dodge Journey I have to go diagnose Friday morning that has already had the parts cannon shot at it. No start/no crank diagnosis.

@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds fun! Good luck!

In many Fords the O2 sensors are on same fuse as auto trans solenoid. So shorted O2 wire trips the fuse then cannot drive forward. Reverse will work, dies in any forward gears.

Nice Diag!!! I went through a similar situation with a 2003 Acura CL Type S. The ACGS fuse would blow when the key is turned on CEL would come on, fuel pump would start to prime then the CEL goes out the car won't start becomes a no com. Ended up being a shorted IAC. That car also had a bad alternator that cooked the battery and sprayed acid everywhere.

Ivan, great diagnostic/trouble shooting. I like your methodology of going through things and way to tough it out in the rain. I wish you were close by to me. I enjoy these electrical trouble shooting videos, keep up the great work!!

Great troubleshooting. Your very sharp. I enjoy your videos. Also a scanner Danner fan.

Thank you for fixing this high mileage Toyota Camry.

Cool diag :) Can't blame Toyota for this, someone just didn't clip the connector in it's right place :D

@Cheepchipsable

2 жыл бұрын

True, but his point was it should cripple the car. the same was an unplugged mass airflow shouldn't.

Like the mailman. Rain or shine the car is getting fixed!!! Jr Bernie T

@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics

2 жыл бұрын

Bernie lives in the desert, he rarely deals with rain or rust lol ;)

Great diag, Ivan! Next time, pack a towel in your mobile repair kit 😁

Always good information Ivan! I feel the same when I don't have all my tools but knowledge is there! I like the way you attack short to ground problems without burning more fuses. Thank you for sharing Ivan!

I'm convinced short of a nuclear blast there is NOTHING that intimidates you! I remember years ago, the Postal Service had some saying about, "Neither rain, nor snow, etc. will keep us from our appointed rounds." I think you should adopt that as well, Ivan. Great video!

Ivan: "Your car is fixed. That will be 1 Billion Dollars." Customer: "Do you take a check?"

Wow Ivan and with limited tools, wiring diagram is everything!!!

That's a solid diag, well done. I think this is just a fluke---I've never seen or heard of anyone having that same problem. Maybe the person that worked on the air box was also fiddling around under the car?

@Cheepchipsable

2 жыл бұрын

Can be many reason, distracted during job, went to do another job and someone else finished it, or just n a hurry. I had a guy leave a rag in an air filter box (on the wrong side!) because someone distracted him at the wrong moment - no damage, but a scary proposition.

Yaa Ivan, well it's a call and makes for a good video

That car gave me flashback lol. 2003 Toyota Camry with crank but no start. It was bad spark plug 🙉!!! Nice diag.

Nice work as usual Ivan! Idle learn and it’s all set.

Brilliant job well done..... mega fast track

Would really like to hear half these stories about where/who "fixed/serviced" the car before. Sometimes it can be accidental, but I'd wager flat rate has a lot to do with it. Everyone is in a hurry, specially on Friday because they want to finish the job so they will get paid for it that week. I just watched another YTer rush through a big job because he wanted to be paid for the work that week. People are all grateful when you fix a long standing issue, but then the next time they need work done, they go back to the cheapest price. My neighbour was welded to his regular mechanic, despite the number of times he failed to properly remedy issues, and the fact he never updated his skills - no scan tools etc.

This was a fun one! Really like your videos! I look forward to them.

Had an early 90's Camry drop a rusted exhaust and shorted the O2 heater wire. Popped the EFI fuse. I thought the same thing, not many fuses, and an O2 heater shouldn't take out the fuel pump and ignition. Surprised it stayed that way until 2005.

You couldn't pay me to slide under a car supported only by the spare tire jack.

@ludvigericson6930

2 жыл бұрын

Alone Outside In the rain

Amazing. Wish I knew about you when I lived in Pennsylvania. Great Job ! Enjoy your work.

Ivan, NEVER go under a car when it is on a jack! The unmounted intake hose ruined the engine... Lot of BLUE smoke.. Cylinder walls and rings are trash! Yes Toyota feed the ECU on it's own fuse.

Great troubeshooting, Ivan.

@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul!

You’re good, impeccable detail……

Well done ivan :-D Shame that the pillock that fitted the new exhaust system didn't zip tie the sensor cable up safe. Just one tie !!, string would do lol.

@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics

2 жыл бұрын

The OEM clip worked just fine haha

Holy hell that fuse is responsible for A LOT!!!! Hahaha

had the same thing happen to me but with a 03 tahoe. wires rubbed on the drive shaft and blew the ecm fuse. spliced the wires back together which took over an hour because it is so tight and put a new fuse in and been running ever since.

Im New to you’re channel and I must say I love your work keep it up!!!

Great job Ivan. I wish I had a mechanic like yourself here in Canada

Thats the scotty kilmer jack the car up method! You almost got to "Ring that bell!"

I need to re watch to figure out how to use test lights to diagnose shorts.

@Graham_Wideman

2 жыл бұрын

Ivan simply wired the test light in place of the fuse. So instead of the downsteam short blowing the fuse, it lights up the test light.. until you unplug or otherwise dislodge whatever is causing the short to ground. The slight additional judgement was that whereas the fuse was 15A or 20A, Ivan would be operating with key on but engine off, so with less legitimate load on that circuit, and at the same time, didn't want to drain the battery. So he changed to a relatively low current (low wattage) bulb as the "short indicator" while he was messing with the various connectors.

Great diagnostic video.