Ford E-150 Van - No Start, No Crank
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Date: 2020-08-05
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Victor
Eric, the black box you removed didn't look as much like a alarm system as it did a Highjack / Lowjack box. The thing is internet controlled and installed by a buy here /pay here used car dealer, or other sub-prime lender. If the person misses a payment, the dealer can go on-line and turn off the engine, lock all the doors, and disable the starter. They can also find the car and send a tow-truck after the immobilized vehicle. The price of the unit is added into the purchase price of the vehicle, so they don't go back and retrieve them when the vehicle is paid off, nor do they tell the buyer that it is equipped with the device. The vehicle may have passed through many hands since the black box was installed. Great video!
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Eric, the black box you removed didn't look as much like a alarm system as it did a Highjack / Lowjack box. The thing is internet controlled and installed by a buy here /pay here used car dealer, or other sub-prime lender. If the person misses a payment, the dealer can go on-line and turn off the engine, lock all the doors, and disable the starter. They can also find the car and send a tow-truck after the immobilized vehicle. The price of the unit is added into the purchase price of the vehicle, so they don't go back and retrieve them when the vehicle is paid off, nor do they tell the buyer that it is equipped with the device. The vehicle may have passed through many hands since the black box was installed. Great video!
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Tom
Gotta be so hot working on cars in Texas? Yessir, I can tell you it surely is. You cannot touch anything under hood until cool down. However, I think the cold in New York would give me permanent attitude derangement too. Your winter would be just as long to me as our summer would be to you. Oh, and I certainly wholeheartedly agree with you on the aftermarket junk. We sold a lot of those conversion vans in the 70's and 80's at the dealer where I worked. The sales people would order stripped down vans and add all that crap to them because it made them money. They sold them to unsuspecting customers like yours that found themselves stranded and inconvenienced because of it. Thanks for sharing videos of your work, Sir. Cheers
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Gotta be so hot working on cars in Texas? Yessir, I can tell you it surely is. You cannot touch anything under hood until cool down. However, I think the cold in New York would give me permanent attitude derangement too. Your winter would be just as long to me as our summer would be to you. Oh, and I certainly wholeheartedly agree with you on the aftermarket junk. We sold a lot of those conversion vans in the 70's and 80's at the dealer where I worked. The sales people would order stripped down vans and add all that crap to them because it made them money. They sold them to unsuspecting customers like yours that found themselves stranded and inconvenienced because of it. Thanks for sharing videos of your work, Sir. Cheers
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Stephen
In electrical and electronic work where connectors are used: Crimp twice each end of the connector to be sure of a good mechanical as well as electrical connection. Obsessive types even 'tin' (solder) the ends of the wires before inserting into the connectors to make sure the crimp 'bites' into something that forms up to the connector crimp dimple. A quality crimping tool only needs doing it once, side cutters used instead of a crimping tool needs it done twice. (Two dimples each end)
Your approach and methods are excellent. It's not just fixing the job now that counts, it's making it last. There's not many mechanics I'd trust my car's electrics to (I'm an electronic tech) but I certainly would to you.
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In electrical and electronic work where connectors are used: Crimp twice each end of the connector to be sure of a good mechanical as well as electrical connection. Obsessive types even 'tin' (solder) the ends of the wires before inserting into the connectors to make sure the crimp 'bites' into something that forms up to the connector crimp dimple. A quality crimping tool only needs doing it once, side cutters used instead of a crimping tool needs it done twice. (Two dimples each end)
Your approach and methods are excellent. It's not just fixing the job now that counts, it's making it last. There's not many mechanics I'd trust my car's electrics to (I'm an electronic tech) but I certainly would to you.
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ggeimer
I removed an identical security system that was tossed into my Ranger. Luckily they used bullet connectors. I usually solder splice and shrink tube back together. I have a 1999 E150 with 20k miles and 80k of aftermarket. All push button secondary relays. Excellent install for one handed wheelchair driving. The steering wheel was bypassed with a Scott tri-pin joystick steering and breaking system.
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I removed an identical security system that was tossed into my Ranger. Luckily they used bullet connectors. I usually solder splice and shrink tube back together. I have a 1999 E150 with 20k miles and 80k of aftermarket. All push button secondary relays. Excellent install for one handed wheelchair driving. The steering wheel was bypassed with a Scott tri-pin joystick steering and breaking system.
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SuperGoldnut
We install aftermarket stuff. In fact most of our business is aftermarket. We sell and modify vehicles for the handicap. These alarm/remote starts can be done nicely but the margins are normally tight. We being a specialty shop can and do charge a bit more but also only install quality stuff. We install it neatly because these vehicles normally already have modified or aftermarket harness'
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We install aftermarket stuff. In fact most of our business is aftermarket. We sell and modify vehicles for the handicap. These alarm/remote starts can be done nicely but the margins are normally tight. We being a specialty shop can and do charge a bit more but also only install quality stuff. We install it neatly because these vehicles normally already have modified or aftermarket harness'
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Tony
If I install aftermarket equipment, I always use the proper connectors to mate with the vehicles wiring harness. I remove unused wires from the aftermarket equipment's connector, and then neatly bundle the wires in the jumper harness. Every thing plugs in with out cutting and splicing, and can be easily be removed if needed. I have seen too many bad installs from the big box stereo shops.
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If I install aftermarket equipment, I always use the proper connectors to mate with the vehicles wiring harness. I remove unused wires from the aftermarket equipment's connector, and then neatly bundle the wires in the jumper harness. Every thing plugs in with out cutting and splicing, and can be easily be removed if needed. I have seen too many bad installs from the big box stereo shops.
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SuperGoldnut
The remotes we sell/install sometimes cost more for the part than many local shit shops will sell and install a system for. Viper has treated us well for years, Fortin and Idata also make a good product. The Viper I used sells for about 350 for just the unit, there are also some extra parts usually required(vehicle specific modules/harness')
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The remotes we sell/install sometimes cost more for the part than many local shit shops will sell and install a system for. Viper has treated us well for years, Fortin and Idata also make a good product. The Viper I used sells for about 350 for just the unit, there are also some extra parts usually required(vehicle specific modules/harness')
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Luke
I see the same issues with court ordered ignition interlocks. I deliver 2 cars per week(on average) to various blow n go facilities in my area. My 2 cents, OEM should provide an industry standardized connector for an interlock or GPS tracking systems to be installed. Much like the trailer brake harness we see in many trucks from the 90s to now.
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I see the same issues with court ordered ignition interlocks. I deliver 2 cars per week(on average) to various blow n go facilities in my area. My 2 cents, OEM should provide an industry standardized connector for an interlock or GPS tracking systems to be installed. Much like the trailer brake harness we see in many trucks from the 90s to now.
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autos
Just enjoy your videos, I'm the guy who quietly leans over you as you work on my car. sometime handing you a tool or parts you drop. I learned a lot and my tech was patient and we had good conversations, we even went on family outings, dinners. Do miss him and his family.
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Just enjoy your videos, I'm the guy who quietly leans over you as you work on my car. sometime handing you a tool or parts you drop. I learned a lot and my tech was patient and we had good conversations, we even went on family outings, dinners. Do miss him and his family.
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Josh
I don't usually comment on videos, but I appreciate all the detail you put into the video and putting the wiring diagram up and all. This really helped me to understand my system better and troubleshoot my no start no crank issue here in Canada. Thanks!
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I don't usually comment on videos, but I appreciate all the detail you put into the video and putting the wiring diagram up and all. This really helped me to understand my system better and troubleshoot my no start no crank issue here in Canada. Thanks!
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