Chevrolet Express Van: No Low Beam Headlights - Part II
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Date: 2021-05-14
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Gramsey
My first real profession was working on TVs and other home entertainment electronics devices. This was back in the late 60 and 70s. Troubleshooting electrical and electronic equipment is an exercise in eliminating different components until you find the faulty components and or connections. Being good at troubleshooting is a skill that will help someone repair all kinds of equipment be it a TV, radio, home appliances, electrical wiring, toys, car, garage doors, and automotive electrical equipment. I have saved thousands of dollars because l was taught this process in electronic classes.
You sir have the abilities I m talking about. Using equipment and information available you methodologically find the cause of the problem. Many mechanics do not have your ability which is why you seem to get thrown the hard stuff. It must be a northern state thing but I am amazed at how many of the breakdowns and failed systems you find are caused by rust and corrosion. We just don t see that very much down here in Southeast Texas. When you do find a crusty rusty vehicle here it was more than likely in a flood.
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My first real profession was working on TVs and other home entertainment electronics devices. This was back in the late 60 and 70s. Troubleshooting electrical and electronic equipment is an exercise in eliminating different components until you find the faulty components and or connections. Being good at troubleshooting is a skill that will help someone repair all kinds of equipment be it a TV, radio, home appliances, electrical wiring, toys, car, garage doors, and automotive electrical equipment. I have saved thousands of dollars because l was taught this process in electronic classes.
You sir have the abilities I m talking about. Using equipment and information available you methodologically find the cause of the problem. Many mechanics do not have your ability which is why you seem to get thrown the hard stuff. It must be a northern state thing but I am amazed at how many of the breakdowns and failed systems you find are caused by rust and corrosion. We just don t see that very much down here in Southeast Texas. When you do find a crusty rusty vehicle here it was more than likely in a flood.
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SATAMAN
If Eric lived in Phoenix he'd have nothing to make videos about. We don't have rust, we don't have wire corrosion, and 15 year old cars are completely rust free. My 18 year old Grand Prix's gas tank holding straps were still shinny metal on the day I wrecked it. What the hell would he do out here? Answer: change out engines and change out transmissions as we go through those at a rapid rate. If he was a body man he'd do complete repaints as the sun eats the paint off of cars. We call it Arizona road rash. Mechanics out here would run away from the garbage Eric works on. No shit, they would refuse to work on them as it would affect their flat rate time. My best friend, who owns a MAACO body shop in Prescott, absolutely refuses to work on any cars from the rustbelt. Guys that move here from the North come in asking him to fix up their cars and he sends them right out the door and down the road. His reasoning: I ain't got time to work on that shit. I'm in business to make money. He does complete repaints for 2, 300 and is backed up at least three months out.
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If Eric lived in Phoenix he'd have nothing to make videos about. We don't have rust, we don't have wire corrosion, and 15 year old cars are completely rust free. My 18 year old Grand Prix's gas tank holding straps were still shinny metal on the day I wrecked it. What the hell would he do out here? Answer: change out engines and change out transmissions as we go through those at a rapid rate. If he was a body man he'd do complete repaints as the sun eats the paint off of cars. We call it Arizona road rash. Mechanics out here would run away from the garbage Eric works on. No shit, they would refuse to work on them as it would affect their flat rate time. My best friend, who owns a MAACO body shop in Prescott, absolutely refuses to work on any cars from the rustbelt. Guys that move here from the North come in asking him to fix up their cars and he sends them right out the door and down the road. His reasoning: I ain't got time to work on that shit. I'm in business to make money. He does complete repaints for 2, 300 and is backed up at least three months out.
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Bigdaddy
I've been an Electrical Engineer for 42 years. I am always impressed by Eric's way of troubleshooting. What do you expect? Who controls the hot side? Who controls the ground side? What is in-between? Same goes for mechanical problems. timing issues. Gets out the scope, and measures the firing of each cylinder. Compares the crank timing with the cam timing. hey, lookie here. The cam is off by 2. 15 degrees. that timing belt is stretched. Better yet, That timing belt isn't OEM. There's your problem Lady. , remember that one, Eric?
So, I'm not a mechanic, but I use the near identical troubleshooting techniques. (In the troubleshooting world, it is called collapsing troubleshooting steps. Once you know something, your brain collapses that step, so you no longer have to go that way. Really very SMART way of troubleshooting, because it saves time and gets you to the problem in a highly logical way.
Great video(s, Eric O. Thanks for bringing us along!
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I've been an Electrical Engineer for 42 years. I am always impressed by Eric's way of troubleshooting. What do you expect? Who controls the hot side? Who controls the ground side? What is in-between? Same goes for mechanical problems. timing issues. Gets out the scope, and measures the firing of each cylinder. Compares the crank timing with the cam timing. hey, lookie here. The cam is off by 2. 15 degrees. that timing belt is stretched. Better yet, That timing belt isn't OEM. There's your problem Lady. , remember that one, Eric?
So, I'm not a mechanic, but I use the near identical troubleshooting techniques. (In the troubleshooting world, it is called collapsing troubleshooting steps. Once you know something, your brain collapses that step, so you no longer have to go that way. Really very SMART way of troubleshooting, because it saves time and gets you to the problem in a highly logical way.
Great video(s, Eric O. Thanks for bringing us along!
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pharmmech
Dang, I am so glad i never had to work in the type of environment that is in New York. Most of my automotive career was in dry climates. Hardly any rust and corrosion. I have so much respect in your approach to problems. Just have to love a professional with ethics. Spent well over 20 years working in the automotive repair industry but still enjoy watching what you do. Thanks for all the work you put in these videos.
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Dang, I am so glad i never had to work in the type of environment that is in New York. Most of my automotive career was in dry climates. Hardly any rust and corrosion. I have so much respect in your approach to problems. Just have to love a professional with ethics. Spent well over 20 years working in the automotive repair industry but still enjoy watching what you do. Thanks for all the work you put in these videos.
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Dennis
I don't know how you ever get away with anything with that wonderful woman at the front desk! You have a very unique situation in that business and it is absolutely wonderful. We had a family business it was nothing like yours! All the best from Canada
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I don't know how you ever get away with anything with that wonderful woman at the front desk! You have a very unique situation in that business and it is absolutely wonderful. We had a family business it was nothing like yours! All the best from Canada
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Ellesmere
I could never be a mechanic. If there's a spider in it or on it I'm gone. Mind you, I'm thinking about Aussie spiders which will either kill you where you stand or drag you away and kill you somewhere else. Forget the sprays, just makes 'em angrier.
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I could never be a mechanic. If there's a spider in it or on it I'm gone. Mind you, I'm thinking about Aussie spiders which will either kill you where you stand or drag you away and kill you somewhere else. Forget the sprays, just makes 'em angrier.
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tom
What was the roll of BLACK DUCT TAPE about? Were you suggesting covering the seat covers with splits in them or did I blink when you said what the tape was for? Mrs O, you and Mr are really perfect! Great couple and great people.
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What was the roll of BLACK DUCT TAPE about? Were you suggesting covering the seat covers with splits in them or did I blink when you said what the tape was for? Mrs O, you and Mr are really perfect! Great couple and great people.
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Black3ternity
To understand the wire, you have to BECOME the wire.
Where would I rub? . yeah poor choice of words Mr. O. I know EXACTLY where you would rub. ;-)
Love your humor, your knowledge and all your wits. Keep it up.
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To understand the wire, you have to BECOME the wire.
Where would I rub? . yeah poor choice of words Mr. O. I know EXACTLY where you would rub. ;-)
Love your humor, your knowledge and all your wits. Keep it up.
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hotrods
This video is proof of the awesome mechanic you are. Clearly what separates the wannabes from the true diagnostic mechanics. Don't know what it is with you lately getting into all these electrical issue repairs. Ugh
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This video is proof of the awesome mechanic you are. Clearly what separates the wannabes from the true diagnostic mechanics. Don't know what it is with you lately getting into all these electrical issue repairs. Ugh
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