Buick Encore -Towed In, No Crank, No Communication
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Date: 2024-05-23
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Parknest
Eric this reminds me of when I had a faulty differential module (DEM) on my 2003 Volvo XC90. It wasn't working and there were a couple of fault codes (no communication from the ABS & CEM to the DEM) so I just lived with it because the rest of the car was fine. I just had no AWD (all wheel drive. I started to have electrical problems which pointed to a faulty CEM (Volvo's gateway module) so I took it to a specialist who suggested getting the DEM repaired first so I sent the DEM off to be repaired to be told that it was beyond repair so I had to get a reconditioned DEM. Once that was fitted, I had a fully working AWD but I was still having the electrical problems so back it went to the specialist who couldn't find anything wrong with the CEM so I got them to remove the CEM and I sent it off for repair. I took the repaired CEM back to the specialist who refitted it and it has been fine ever since.
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Eric this reminds me of when I had a faulty differential module (DEM) on my 2003 Volvo XC90. It wasn't working and there were a couple of fault codes (no communication from the ABS & CEM to the DEM) so I just lived with it because the rest of the car was fine. I just had no AWD (all wheel drive. I started to have electrical problems which pointed to a faulty CEM (Volvo's gateway module) so I took it to a specialist who suggested getting the DEM repaired first so I sent the DEM off to be repaired to be told that it was beyond repair so I had to get a reconditioned DEM. Once that was fitted, I had a fully working AWD but I was still having the electrical problems so back it went to the specialist who couldn't find anything wrong with the CEM so I got them to remove the CEM and I sent it off for repair. I took the repaired CEM back to the specialist who refitted it and it has been fine ever since.
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2nickles647
When im working on my own junk or some else junk. I try to be very careful of the connectors. I just finished working on my grand daughter Charger 3. 6, replaced all 4 cams, lifters and Rocker arms. I had to wait for parts after i diagnosed the problems.
It was a new learning experience for me.
If I can do it, so can you approach Eric.
Then the much anticipated start, rattled for 3 seconds and quieted down. Car runs smooth.
Next is the fuel pump module replacement.
Seems the gas tank is 1/4 tank, a low fuel level circuit code is on. No sweat, onto the next task.
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When im working on my own junk or some else junk. I try to be very careful of the connectors. I just finished working on my grand daughter Charger 3. 6, replaced all 4 cams, lifters and Rocker arms. I had to wait for parts after i diagnosed the problems.
It was a new learning experience for me.
If I can do it, so can you approach Eric.
Then the much anticipated start, rattled for 3 seconds and quieted down. Car runs smooth.
Next is the fuel pump module replacement.
Seems the gas tank is 1/4 tank, a low fuel level circuit code is on. No sweat, onto the next task.
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wadepatton2433
Dood, they were singing about that 4-0-9, being real fine because it didn't have:
California emissions, body modules, OBDII, PCM, ECM, SRS, or ABS (etc.
It was just brute force thunder and speed, clutch, gearbox, bias-ply tires! --so refreshingly simple and effective-
especially with a carb tweak now and then to compensate for variations in air density to properly feed that lumpity lumpity wobble stick and those big cylinders.
Let 'er rip TATER CHIP!
Oh, simplicity.
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Dood, they were singing about that 4-0-9, being real fine because it didn't have:
California emissions, body modules, OBDII, PCM, ECM, SRS, or ABS (etc.
It was just brute force thunder and speed, clutch, gearbox, bias-ply tires! --so refreshingly simple and effective-
especially with a carb tweak now and then to compensate for variations in air density to properly feed that lumpity lumpity wobble stick and those big cylinders.
Let 'er rip TATER CHIP!
Oh, simplicity.
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davidsawyer1599
Door dinger annoying!
For about two weeks the door dinger was making a different tone. Oh the concern! No lights on the cluster to indicate an issue. Went to two separate auto parts stores to scan. No codes!
In ernest started to look at every knob and switch in the car. Low and behold it was the headlight switch position.
Inadvertently I switched it from on from auto.
The moment it was switched to auto. The usual annoying tone came back. I call that a win.
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Door dinger annoying!
For about two weeks the door dinger was making a different tone. Oh the concern! No lights on the cluster to indicate an issue. Went to two separate auto parts stores to scan. No codes!
In ernest started to look at every knob and switch in the car. Low and behold it was the headlight switch position.
Inadvertently I switched it from on from auto.
The moment it was switched to auto. The usual annoying tone came back. I call that a win.
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compu85
Something nice about fixing something that was working and now isn't means you don't have to fully understand why it's broke. In these faulty network videos you don't need to get a CAN packet analyzer, try to decode the data, etc. It doesn't matter how bad that diff module is broke. it's broke!
I'd say this is the difference between a vehicle network technician, and a vehicle network engineer. And you're doing a great job of being a tech!
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Something nice about fixing something that was working and now isn't means you don't have to fully understand why it's broke. In these faulty network videos you don't need to get a CAN packet analyzer, try to decode the data, etc. It doesn't matter how bad that diff module is broke. it's broke!
I'd say this is the difference between a vehicle network technician, and a vehicle network engineer. And you're doing a great job of being a tech!
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Youseguys
Eric, I wanted to let you know that I had a 2017 Camaro and the Service Power Steering warning came up quite often. Along with that, I also did lose power steering. I had to pull over, turn the car off and back on and all was fine. Unfortunately, I don’t remember what the dealer did to fix it. It was under warranty at the time and taken care of. Point is, this problem seems to be a common issue with many GM products from that time era.
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Eric, I wanted to let you know that I had a 2017 Camaro and the Service Power Steering warning came up quite often. Along with that, I also did lose power steering. I had to pull over, turn the car off and back on and all was fine. Unfortunately, I don’t remember what the dealer did to fix it. It was under warranty at the time and taken care of. Point is, this problem seems to be a common issue with many GM products from that time era.
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awegner6465
I just love watching you reason out the issues on your customer's cars. As a retired tech, electrical issues were NOT my strong point, so I appreciate your methodical diagnosis. I can also relate to the flying lessons your computer was about to get when it wouldn't do what you wanted!
Does lawnmower man's lawn look as good as it sounds Keep up the good work, and I hope your customers appreciate what you do for them. Thanks!
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I just love watching you reason out the issues on your customer's cars. As a retired tech, electrical issues were NOT my strong point, so I appreciate your methodical diagnosis. I can also relate to the flying lessons your computer was about to get when it wouldn't do what you wanted!
Does lawnmower man's lawn look as good as it sounds Keep up the good work, and I hope your customers appreciate what you do for them. Thanks!
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wadepatton2433
Oh dear me, don't let the GM engineers hear you call ANYthing on their cars super convenient for service or testing.
For surely if they learned of such convenience for a technician/mechanic they would change, invert, or pervert such convenience in some way--just to prove that THEY don't have to work on cars. Or so it seems.
They probably killed Kenny too, THE BASTIDS!
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Oh dear me, don't let the GM engineers hear you call ANYthing on their cars super convenient for service or testing.
For surely if they learned of such convenience for a technician/mechanic they would change, invert, or pervert such convenience in some way--just to prove that THEY don't have to work on cars. Or so it seems.
They probably killed Kenny too, THE BASTIDS!
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lvsqcsl
I have been following Eric since 2017 and this is the FIRST time I have seen him use a creeper. He had that car up on jackstands; looks like me in my shop. Eric says there are guys that can look at a wave form and tell you what color underwear you have on, but he can't do that. Well, I believe he can do it as well. His modesty prevents him from stating the obvious. GREAT VIDEO!
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I have been following Eric since 2017 and this is the FIRST time I have seen him use a creeper. He had that car up on jackstands; looks like me in my shop. Eric says there are guys that can look at a wave form and tell you what color underwear you have on, but he can't do that. Well, I believe he can do it as well. His modesty prevents him from stating the obvious. GREAT VIDEO!
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2nickles647
Sounds like the guy i know. He was paying his buddy for fixing his junk. He spent $1k so far and i asked him. Why are you blowing money or throwing money away. Hire a real mechanic.
So he said, well at least i know im replacing parts.
You buddy is guessing and you are throwing money around.
Well. its your money to waste. Good luck.
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Sounds like the guy i know. He was paying his buddy for fixing his junk. He spent $1k so far and i asked him. Why are you blowing money or throwing money away. Hire a real mechanic.
So he said, well at least i know im replacing parts.
You buddy is guessing and you are throwing money around.
Well. its your money to waste. Good luck.
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rhkips
Ooo, fancy! It went from All Wheel Drive to Some Wheel Drive! Does that tiny little Korean Buick even need power steering It's gotta only weigh like 20 pounds, maybe 25. LOL
Unrelated, I HATE Encores. They are my #1 problem vehicle. Every single one I've serviced has done something absolutely bonkers, to the point I just expect it.
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Ooo, fancy! It went from All Wheel Drive to Some Wheel Drive! Does that tiny little Korean Buick even need power steering It's gotta only weigh like 20 pounds, maybe 25. LOL
Unrelated, I HATE Encores. They are my #1 problem vehicle. Every single one I've serviced has done something absolutely bonkers, to the point I just expect it.
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stangaston9033
Yet 409 was actually recorded in 1962 by the famous pop group, the Beach Boys. They weren't shills for the household cleaning product - the song was actually a tribute to the Chevrolet 409. This wasn't a specific model, but an engine offered by the automaker in the early 60s, especially in models like the Corvette.
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Yet 409 was actually recorded in 1962 by the famous pop group, the Beach Boys. They weren't shills for the household cleaning product - the song was actually a tribute to the Chevrolet 409. This wasn't a specific model, but an engine offered by the automaker in the early 60s, especially in models like the Corvette.
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imTKable
Honestly, watching SMA videos is just plain ol entertaining. Great banter, hilarious one-liners, and real, hands-on knowledge to back it all up and teach me something new every video. I love watching, I try to put all the knowledge/tips given to use every day. Seriously, hats off to you Eric. Keep it up.
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Honestly, watching SMA videos is just plain ol entertaining. Great banter, hilarious one-liners, and real, hands-on knowledge to back it all up and teach me something new every video. I love watching, I try to put all the knowledge/tips given to use every day. Seriously, hats off to you Eric. Keep it up.
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roberthawkins8740
who in the world designed the colors in this diagnostic software, green box should mean working, red box should mean no communication or not working. grey boxes should be for detected unknown problem. then you can have orange, yellow, blue, purple, gold for other things. LOL
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who in the world designed the colors in this diagnostic software, green box should mean working, red box should mean no communication or not working. grey boxes should be for detected unknown problem. then you can have orange, yellow, blue, purple, gold for other things. LOL
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harrywalker968
seat weight sensor module. GEEETT OFFF MEEEEEE. girlfriend asked once, what do you love more, me or your car. i said my car. not impressed, but, i said, no car, no girlfriend. you need a dmn car, sht, honesty just dont pay. i also like my tv remote, it has mute.
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seat weight sensor module. GEEETT OFFF MEEEEEE. girlfriend asked once, what do you love more, me or your car. i said my car. not impressed, but, i said, no car, no girlfriend. you need a dmn car, sht, honesty just dont pay. i also like my tv remote, it has mute.
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LesReeves
When you said that rear clutch module was giving you flash backs for a want of a better term I got the old blinkers on & was thinking if Mr O has had a vehicle with issues in that module before he is most likely on the right road. That is how much you get in my head.
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When you said that rear clutch module was giving you flash backs for a want of a better term I got the old blinkers on & was thinking if Mr O has had a vehicle with issues in that module before he is most likely on the right road. That is how much you get in my head.
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Discretesignals
After you see that 60 ohms is at the DLC, the next step would be to see if you have a short to ground on can high and can low separately. If you have a short to ground on either circuit, you still can see 60 ohms because you are going across can high and low.
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After you see that 60 ohms is at the DLC, the next step would be to see if you have a short to ground on can high and can low separately. If you have a short to ground on either circuit, you still can see 60 ohms because you are going across can high and low.
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Zenergy0101
Oh my goodness, you were serious about lawn mower man cutting his grass 3 tines a week! Great job doing not a network guy stuff in the middle of an electrical blackout! I'm impressed more with every episode of SMA! Thanks Eric!
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Oh my goodness, you were serious about lawn mower man cutting his grass 3 tines a week! Great job doing not a network guy stuff in the middle of an electrical blackout! I'm impressed more with every episode of SMA! Thanks Eric!
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msgtdan60
Fix what's broke, it sometimes fixes other things. Afterwards you can puzzle out why. Some design engineers have never had to work on what they design, most good ones have and know how to do the little things to help the tech.
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Fix what's broke, it sometimes fixes other things. Afterwards you can puzzle out why. Some design engineers have never had to work on what they design, most good ones have and know how to do the little things to help the tech.
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phprofYT
DIY action That would be a dream location. Creeper. Concrete floor. Roof over the vehicle. My usual DIY work place is gravel, outside in the sun/rain, snow, sleet, mud, on a piece of cardboard.
: ) Love ya.
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DIY action That would be a dream location. Creeper. Concrete floor. Roof over the vehicle. My usual DIY work place is gravel, outside in the sun/rain, snow, sleet, mud, on a piece of cardboard.
: ) Love ya.
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