A Chrysler Town & Country With More To The Story - Part I
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Date: 2025-01-30
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BradHuey1992
Hey Eric got a question for you. I got a 2006 jeep liberty with the 3. 7 liter v6. It's got 236, 000 miles on it. And I think the heater core is junk. Because when temps here in PA get below 35 it takes forever to warm the inside. You gotta drive it like 25 miles before your warm inside. I've changed the radiator and thermostat and didn't help then it started fogging up the window on the inside and you always smell antifreeze. I had my local garage flush it but it didn't help at all. It's not leaking on to the floor and the antifreeze is completely full. It's gonna cost me about $400 to have it changed but I wanna know if that is what my problem is before I change it. If you can give me your advice on it I would really appreciate it bud. Thanks.
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Hey Eric got a question for you. I got a 2006 jeep liberty with the 3. 7 liter v6. It's got 236, 000 miles on it. And I think the heater core is junk. Because when temps here in PA get below 35 it takes forever to warm the inside. You gotta drive it like 25 miles before your warm inside. I've changed the radiator and thermostat and didn't help then it started fogging up the window on the inside and you always smell antifreeze. I had my local garage flush it but it didn't help at all. It's not leaking on to the floor and the antifreeze is completely full. It's gonna cost me about $400 to have it changed but I wanna know if that is what my problem is before I change it. If you can give me your advice on it I would really appreciate it bud. Thanks.
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nightstorm9128
Renault, Dacia, and Nissan here in Europe have a system where the TPMS works off of the ABS System, There are sensors in the wheel hub, Just like all cars, But there are no sensors in or on the wheels themselves, So no changing batteries or having to buy sensors for inside the wheels, The system works by the rotation of the wheels and being able to measure how high the sensor is to the surface of the road, And by this it can tell what your tire pressure is, As far as I know, The renault Nissan group are the only car makers that have this system, Sure beats paying hundreds of Euro to buy and have programmed new sensors,
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Renault, Dacia, and Nissan here in Europe have a system where the TPMS works off of the ABS System, There are sensors in the wheel hub, Just like all cars, But there are no sensors in or on the wheels themselves, So no changing batteries or having to buy sensors for inside the wheels, The system works by the rotation of the wheels and being able to measure how high the sensor is to the surface of the road, And by this it can tell what your tire pressure is, As far as I know, The renault Nissan group are the only car makers that have this system, Sure beats paying hundreds of Euro to buy and have programmed new sensors,
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spelunkerd
As you say a test light works fine to test circuit integrity for temp sensors because the resistance of most ambient temp sensors is measured in many thousands of ohms. The PCM has a second internal resistor downstream, which allows it to measure temp by simply measuring voltage between the two resistors as a simple voltage divider circuit. That downstream resistor, often about 5000 ohms, limits current to protect the PCM even in the event of a short. With big boy resistors on either side, the resistance of the test light is negligible compared to a short.
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As you say a test light works fine to test circuit integrity for temp sensors because the resistance of most ambient temp sensors is measured in many thousands of ohms. The PCM has a second internal resistor downstream, which allows it to measure temp by simply measuring voltage between the two resistors as a simple voltage divider circuit. That downstream resistor, often about 5000 ohms, limits current to protect the PCM even in the event of a short. With big boy resistors on either side, the resistance of the test light is negligible compared to a short.
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autorepair
just saw the vehicle and had to comment, the stock lug nuts on those vans are hot garbage. trying to do brakes on my brother's van, all but one of the lug nuts rounded off and we had to drill out and break the studs to get the wheel off. turned a 1hr job into a 5hr battle. few weeks later, we're doing the rear brakes. one wheel we were able to get off, the other back to NAPA for another hub. we didnt waste our time with extractors this time so it was only a 3hr fight! a week later, the glass transmission let loose.
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just saw the vehicle and had to comment, the stock lug nuts on those vans are hot garbage. trying to do brakes on my brother's van, all but one of the lug nuts rounded off and we had to drill out and break the studs to get the wheel off. turned a 1hr job into a 5hr battle. few weeks later, we're doing the rear brakes. one wheel we were able to get off, the other back to NAPA for another hub. we didnt waste our time with extractors this time so it was only a 3hr fight! a week later, the glass transmission let loose.
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tetedur377
If he loans out his car, and that person gets stopped with illegal substances, materials, or things of that nature, guess who loses his car. That's right, it's that guy. It falls under the no good deed goes unpunished heading.
Or, if they get into an accident, and cause property damage - or, god forbid, there's a serious injury or even a loss of life - guess who's getting named in a civil suit; may have his insurance cancelled, or who knows what Again: it's that guy.
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If he loans out his car, and that person gets stopped with illegal substances, materials, or things of that nature, guess who loses his car. That's right, it's that guy. It falls under the no good deed goes unpunished heading.
Or, if they get into an accident, and cause property damage - or, god forbid, there's a serious injury or even a loss of life - guess who's getting named in a civil suit; may have his insurance cancelled, or who knows what Again: it's that guy.
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onenuttybuddy
Mr. O, the main reason I watch each and every SMA video is for those moments when you live life right on the edge! For instance, the times when go to swap out an old oil pressure switch for a new one and you DON'T have a bucket or Pig Mat on the floor to catch the drips You Know are coming. It's like Fast Times at Ridgemont High, you just don't know what is coming next. You damn daredevil you!
Alan the Smart Arse from NC. Love yuh, mean it!
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Mr. O, the main reason I watch each and every SMA video is for those moments when you live life right on the edge! For instance, the times when go to swap out an old oil pressure switch for a new one and you DON'T have a bucket or Pig Mat on the floor to catch the drips You Know are coming. It's like Fast Times at Ridgemont High, you just don't know what is coming next. You damn daredevil you!
Alan the Smart Arse from NC. Love yuh, mean it!
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davidmcclain5180
No worries here. Getting a wheel speed sensor to test is perfectly OK and anyone else who complains that you didn't test before buying one can, well, you know what. I'm sure that I am going to get caught on a substituted value unless I remember all the times you've warned us about that. Love the videos Eric. I can understand how they are a pain in your behind but so many of us find them useful, entertaining and just plain fun to watch.
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No worries here. Getting a wheel speed sensor to test is perfectly OK and anyone else who complains that you didn't test before buying one can, well, you know what. I'm sure that I am going to get caught on a substituted value unless I remember all the times you've warned us about that. Love the videos Eric. I can understand how they are a pain in your behind but so many of us find them useful, entertaining and just plain fun to watch.
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MagicalAscension
Wait. Over here in my universe, substituting a known good part is 100% a valid diagnostic technique. To the Bone. You could spend 6 hours chasing wiring Gremlins, or take one minute to figure out there's no need to do that when you were already pretty certain that was the case to begin with.
Biggest problem with it is the possibility that the brand new part is also bad. But what are you going to do
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Wait. Over here in my universe, substituting a known good part is 100% a valid diagnostic technique. To the Bone. You could spend 6 hours chasing wiring Gremlins, or take one minute to figure out there's no need to do that when you were already pretty certain that was the case to begin with.
Biggest problem with it is the possibility that the brand new part is also bad. But what are you going to do
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autorepair
Daily, and I do mean DAILY I will be in my shop struggling with rusted NYS JUNK as I do everyday. and start daydreaming of working in the southern states. We would be kings down there. when they say I'm not working on it, its too rusty that's when we say you crazy this thing is cleaaan! then we proceed to do the job quick, and without the use of the blue tip wrench on everything.
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Daily, and I do mean DAILY I will be in my shop struggling with rusted NYS JUNK as I do everyday. and start daydreaming of working in the southern states. We would be kings down there. when they say I'm not working on it, its too rusty that's when we say you crazy this thing is cleaaan! then we proceed to do the job quick, and without the use of the blue tip wrench on everything.
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DavidKing-vb9ux
You’re a combination of very high-level professionalism and shade tree mechanic nothing wrong with replacing a sensor to see if it’ll read it and every tool is effectively a hammer if you hit it on something thanks for the great videos. I love it. As someone who has 5000 contacts in my phone I would not want everyone calling me either to complain about anything.
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You’re a combination of very high-level professionalism and shade tree mechanic nothing wrong with replacing a sensor to see if it’ll read it and every tool is effectively a hammer if you hit it on something thanks for the great videos. I love it. As someone who has 5000 contacts in my phone I would not want everyone calling me either to complain about anything.
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TIREDOFEVIL
Eric, I lived in that hell hole of a state for 26 years, after retiring from the service settled in Tennessee and never looked back. Yes, no rust as a rule and the BS white stuff that falls from the sky, I am doing great. Still come north every once and awhile to see the family that is left, but always great to get the hell back to freedom.
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Eric, I lived in that hell hole of a state for 26 years, after retiring from the service settled in Tennessee and never looked back. Yes, no rust as a rule and the BS white stuff that falls from the sky, I am doing great. Still come north every once and awhile to see the family that is left, but always great to get the hell back to freedom.
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OceanofMaya
Ha. Anyone who has lived in a small community, like Eric O, and has connections in one way or another to everyone. when they say 'I know this guy and here's what I think might have happened. ' That almost always means they can put 22 together. I had to smile a bit hearing that explanation that wasn't an explanation but was an explanation.
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Ha. Anyone who has lived in a small community, like Eric O, and has connections in one way or another to everyone. when they say 'I know this guy and here's what I think might have happened. ' That almost always means they can put 22 together. I had to smile a bit hearing that explanation that wasn't an explanation but was an explanation.
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MetalTeamster
Shops in the late 70s in Western Washington were owned by tough old men. They had country and western from the 60s and 70s going on in both I worked at. I miss those old guys. They were so good at rebuilding Q jets, setting points, timing, timing small block Chevys with worn timing gears by ear well, now I am one of those old timerss
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Shops in the late 70s in Western Washington were owned by tough old men. They had country and western from the 60s and 70s going on in both I worked at. I miss those old guys. They were so good at rebuilding Q jets, setting points, timing, timing small block Chevys with worn timing gears by ear well, now I am one of those old timerss
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mrl22222
Living in seattle makes cars in the south seem rusty Not that long ago (OK, last week) I took the front pipe off an original exhaust on a suburban. none of the bolts broke or even needed heat. I reused them. I have even been able to reuse 25yo exhaust clamps. Nothing rusts here, and nothing gets hot. Coming from detroit, it's paradise.
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Living in seattle makes cars in the south seem rusty Not that long ago (OK, last week) I took the front pipe off an original exhaust on a suburban. none of the bolts broke or even needed heat. I reused them. I have even been able to reuse 25yo exhaust clamps. Nothing rusts here, and nothing gets hot. Coming from detroit, it's paradise.
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chhansen9813
I love watching a true artist working his craft! Too many alleged mechanics definition of troubleshooting is to replace parts until whatever problem the vehicle was having has stopped, WHICH IS NOT TROUBLESHOOTING! I feel like I owe this man tuition for the valuable information I learn every single time I watch one of his videos!
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I love watching a true artist working his craft! Too many alleged mechanics definition of troubleshooting is to replace parts until whatever problem the vehicle was having has stopped, WHICH IS NOT TROUBLESHOOTING! I feel like I owe this man tuition for the valuable information I learn every single time I watch one of his videos!
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farmermiyagi1338
Parts guys! Amirite! I was in the 4 o'clock hour today trying to get the plugs swapped out in a 1989 F-150, and they sent me 7 spark plugs. Idiot was the nicest thing I said when I called them. Got me an old one to fix tomorrow. It's running super rich. They already threw the sensors at it, but now I get my turn.
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Parts guys! Amirite! I was in the 4 o'clock hour today trying to get the plugs swapped out in a 1989 F-150, and they sent me 7 spark plugs. Idiot was the nicest thing I said when I called them. Got me an old one to fix tomorrow. It's running super rich. They already threw the sensors at it, but now I get my turn.
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billziegmond4943
I will watch Rainman Ray down there in Fla. He will btch and complain about rusted cars. Like you in PRNY or myself in PRPA. I look and say up here we call that scale not rusted! Then a week ago it's COLD! It's 40 degrees! Hell tha't's shorts and T-shirt weather. Let's try 7 degrees with a wind chill of -12 degrees.
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I will watch Rainman Ray down there in Fla. He will btch and complain about rusted cars. Like you in PRNY or myself in PRPA. I look and say up here we call that scale not rusted! Then a week ago it's COLD! It's 40 degrees! Hell tha't's shorts and T-shirt weather. Let's try 7 degrees with a wind chill of -12 degrees.
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chuckgrenci6404
All these companies and products that you say are not a sponsor are missing the boat; they would be grateful for the business you would bring them in. Oh well, their loss. I know that I've made purchases on products that you've recommended or highlighted in your videos. As always, thanks for sharing.
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All these companies and products that you say are not a sponsor are missing the boat; they would be grateful for the business you would bring them in. Oh well, their loss. I know that I've made purchases on products that you've recommended or highlighted in your videos. As always, thanks for sharing.
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Blue_Mudder
As much as I like to rip on Chrysler as much as Scotty Kilmer does, I have an '06 Town and Country 3. 8L with over 317k miles on it. SUPER easy to work on and very reliable! That being said, today's Chinese Italian Chrysler's are different, don't buy them! Ha. Btw, my oil pressure switch leaked too.
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As much as I like to rip on Chrysler as much as Scotty Kilmer does, I have an '06 Town and Country 3. 8L with over 317k miles on it. SUPER easy to work on and very reliable! That being said, today's Chinese Italian Chrysler's are different, don't buy them! Ha. Btw, my oil pressure switch leaked too.
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bradmonrean2307
I don't think any less of your of your skill set, I was happy to hear you of all people tell it like it is, when it comes to those active wspd sensors. They are a P. I. T. A. Still the best Auto Mechanic/Technician out there. I know this, because I've been doing this job for 35 years.
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I don't think any less of your of your skill set, I was happy to hear you of all people tell it like it is, when it comes to those active wspd sensors. They are a P. I. T. A. Still the best Auto Mechanic/Technician out there. I know this, because I've been doing this job for 35 years.
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