Finding The Source Of Electrical Shorts In Your Car

[paradoxdesigns]

how much does one of those transmitters cost?

[scottykilmer]

@paradoxdesigns 119 bucks last time I checkedf.

[axenz1]

Hi Scotty, can you give me the link where you bought it? I love it and you're right.. it makes life easier :)

[scottykilmer]

@axenz1 it's sold by power probe, just google that.

[GreenFish325]

Hey Scotty i Was Wondering Why Would My Car Jerk On The Highway When Going About 55mph Or More

[scottykilmer]

@GreenFish325 tons of things can do that, change the fuel filter and try my video "how to clean fuel injectors on your car"

[eltheii64]

thanks scotty you the man!!!!

[eltheii64]

How much does one of those recievers cost?

[scottykilmer]

@eltheii64 119 at amazon.com

[Fayte34]

Hey scotty, i have a 2002 Chrysler sebring convertible thats plowing the 20 amp start/fuel fuse. i put 3-4 new fuses in it, as soon as i try to turn the engine over you can watch the new fuse blow, the shop i took it to said it could be the wiring or the fuel pump. do you have any suggestions on which way i should lean towards instead of taking a chance on one. Either way both problems could be exspensive. i would love to go the cheap route. please help :(

[scottykilmer]

@Fayte34 well, have the test in this video done to find the short. that's what it's for, but it's not easy, since the wiring goes into the fuel pump inside the gas tank. That's chryslers for you, couldn't give me one. From my experience, I would say fuel pump though

[keronchong]

i love your D.I.Y video. Thank for the tutorial.

[supersupra89t]

Hey scotty! I have problems with my 2000 accord burning out either headlight every 4 or so months. Is there a short or wat else could it be?

[scottykilmer]

@supersupra89t generally small leaks in the headlight assembly, then dampness gets in and burns out those bulbs; One drop of water touching them will fry them

[jasonhallman1]

brandond175 im 100 percent sure your 98 stratus does not have a distributor it has an ignition control module and coil packs that fire off of the cps or crank shaft position sensor located at the bottom of the engine and the coil packs are located on the top of the engine in packs of 3 there is no distributor on this engine

[MrTodd198126]

Hehehe, I have a problem with my electrical shorts...they just won't fit me any more.... :(

[scottykilmer]

@MrTodd198126 what a shocking story for you

[MrDantheoldsman]

Thanks for the reply Scotty! You were right we found another bad tire on the back driver`s side wheel.

[brandonb175]

Scotty,do you have a video that shows how to remove and install a distribator on a 98 stratus?they have to be retimed dnt they?

[scottykilmer]

@brandonb175 watch my video "replacing a distributor in your car" it's the same in all cars. Best to get a timing light though to make final adjustments when done, though you can mark it like in my video and put it back the same way

[brandonb175]

Sorry scotty I meant its a 98 stratus.is there a way I can check to see if the cam sensor is in the distribator and if its operating like it should?also I heard it could be the ecm computer.which one do you think it is?it randomly died before,but as always started back and now it wont.tried your trick to see if its getting fire and there is no fire frm the distribator to the plugs.

[scottykilmer]

@brandonb175 You can't check that yourself, only a mechanic with a dealer level scan tool can correctly analyze cam sensor readings. since that costs money, you might just guess with a rebuilt distributor, they aren't much at discount auto parts stores.

[DJHcom]

When I got my telephone connection set up in my apartment, the guy who reconnected it at the junction box had something similar with which he sent an ascending tone thru the cable so he knew which one to hook up at the junction box.

But what about the price ?

[scottykilmer]

@DJHcom 119 at amazon.com

[yumadapaka]

i just subscribed to your channel. i find your videos very informative and direct to the point. i love your camera angles by the way. do you film by yourself or do you have a camera man with you? either way good job and thanks for your videos!

[scottykilmer]

@yumadapaka both actually.

[charlietow]

fan belt!? there's no fan belt on that car! they're electric! :-p

[lcabrera69]

i dont know if i have the same problem in my 94 z28. my relays have no current flowing through them so my radiator fan does not turn on at all unless i run it straight. do you have any idea of why theres no current on one half my relay box?

[scottykilmer]

@lcabrera69 electrical short somewhere. Start tracing power with a test light until it dies, then the short's there. good luck

[oabus]

Does it have to plugged into a fuse in order to find the short?

[jh3835]

are you kidding me, i wish i had this a month ago. i had a short in my horn circuit so i tore the whole dash apart to find the short. worked on it for days, lol

[robinater]

I have a short in my 87 Trans Am GTA . But mine is at night when I have the lights on and a few times all the lights in the dash blinked and I stalled . Could this unit help find the short?

[scottykilmer]

@robinater yes, hook it up to the fuse spot that runs em after removing the fuse and run the test.

[gabyisbeast]

im a sophomore and im in auto repair what is the first tool i should buy or set

[scottykilmer]

@gabyisbeast get out your wallet, you need tons. I would start with stuff like the power probe III and a good socket and ratchet set.

[stingray300m]

@scottykilmer hey scotty if you teached collage classes ide pay top dollar to learn from you your vantastic at what you do and a great person keep up the good work

[Jaylen4reel]

@scottykilmer

hey scotty i was just wondering if you think it is beneficial to install a catch can on a new car w/o turbo. or would it be more important to install this on a car with turbo. thx in advance

[scottykilmer]

@Jaylen4reel only on a turbo.

[shaunthesheep2011]

technology eh?!?!?!?!

[bugz742]

What's the cost for one of those ????

[scottykilmer]

@bugz742 google it, lowest I found was 119 at amazon.com

[abuladula]

I wish you were my local mechanic. I would be learning from you

[elguapoben1000]

Chevy blazer 98 automatic rpm gauge not working and bad shifting all gauges ok just this plis help me and tankyou

[dufusrunescape]

turns out both flashers were bad. I call the first parts store to check the price and they tell me its $15 each because its an older car and those parts aren't much in demand. and they'll have to order them. the second store said."we can't get them. There not in our system . Try a salvage yard or the dealer". The third store said," two dollars, ninety-nine cents apiece. Aisle seven. I just filled the shelf this morning. It pays to shop around...by phone.

[knightmare77012]

Dear Mr.Kilmer,I bought a Daewoo Leganza 2.0 L, manual transmission, Man year 2000, i noticed that when turning on the key >>3 led lightning on the dash board, brake light, chek light, and battery light,,i can't notice a led for oil pressure ,, is it normal??!!,, no led for oil presure or may i have off led in my dash board??,,, thanks for your help

[scottykilmer]

@knightmare77012 that's normal for a daewoo, but somewhere there should be an oil warning light or gauge.

[LibertyJedi]

How'd you know to put power transmitter to the left side of fuse input? what if you would have put it in the right side of fuse input????

[MrDantheoldsman]

Hey Scotty, I got a car question for you. I have a 96 Oldsmobile Cutlass that has developed a wobble like feeling in the front end while going about 20 mph. Then it goes away until it hits around 50 mph. Once it reaches this speed it seems like it slightly vibrates in the front. Already replaced a bad tire with a broken belt on the passenger side. Driver side was checked and is not damaged. So not sure what to think from there maybe something like bad tie rods??

[scottykilmer]

@MrDantheoldsman jack it up, pull on the wheels and check for play. But that seems like a bad tire too from those symptoms.

[dave6726]

scotty you got a lot of great tips, you need sponsorship!

[Flatbed12]

Scotty, that has to be the coolest tool ever. The info you've offered me over the last year is awesome

[darynsax]

Thats a great bit of kit, love your videos thanks for sharing

[txfirehawk]

Happy New Year Scotty! That probe is pretty sweet! That is similar to a device I use to use to trace network circuits~ plug the probe in and it puts a tone on the wire~ very very handy tool. I think I need one of these new ones like you have in my toolbox now. : )

[paginipro]

wow sotty you're a god to mechanics worldwide

[Mikotiini]

MB w124 200 gasoline. When I turn the power on, oil pressure goes right away up to 3 bars. When I try to take the wire of the meter it stays the same. Same thing with the oil amount meter, the light just wont shut down, Ive checked and there is enough oil and the engine runs smooth.

[scottykilmer]

@Mikotiini typical benz, their electronics break down over time and cost a fortune to fix. I have many customers driving em around with whacky gauges and warning systems when they discover what it costs to fix the stupid systems.

[0000WINDOWS]

@scottykilmer i love your enegy :)

[fastjdm]

Thanks Scotty! BTW Cool intro with the burnouts! of the Vette at the start, and the bike at the end. Keep it up! :)

[afjrotc20041]

how much does one of those tools cost?

[JohnLemonX]

@afjrotc20041 between $110-$200 depending where you buy

[kaunaoa]

Damn! I'm glad I found your site. Learned a lot. Purchased that ect2000 just waiting for it to come in so I can fix that short. Much mahalo (thank you) from Hawaii. Aloha

[dufusrunescape]

click? theres a click? ok i need some one with better hearing then. thaks again scotty.

[MrChubbleyWarner]

fantastic little device,,wonder if it's available in the UK?

[scottykilmer]

@MrChubbleyWarner check out power probe, anyone sells them, they'll sell this too.

[xmaxjetplane1]

@scottykilmer Hey i just recently bought a 86 Toyota supra and when the car is warm the engine wants to die when i go to stop or when i put it in neutral and let off the gas. Could you please let me know some trouble shooting tips if you could thank you so much!

[MrChubbleyWarner]

@scottykilmer thanks Scotty..also, your camera tip worked a treat with a home plumbing prob on Sat....took a picture of all the pipework and valves up to the pumb store..sorted it straight away! Steve London UK

[Warren01s10]

Does that camry really have a fan belt?

[scottykilmer]

@Warren01s10 OK, technically it's called a Drive Belt.

[KrazyPolak87]

@Warren01s10 You noticed that to. Yeah, those Toyota Camery's never came with fan belts.

[MattTrevett]

You can also use this system to trace lines that are underneath said carpet and trim, without ripping them up.

[TheRicoMalibu]

Scotty what you tink about HID Xenon headlamps?

[scottykilmer]

@TheRicoMalibu pain in the ass, they cost a ton , burn out fast, and blind me at night when yuppies drive by with them.

[robase50]

@scottykilmer you are a cool and funny guy! cheers from dallas,tx

[TheRicoMalibu]

@scottykilmer better I not put in my car, thank you

[DJHcom]

@scottykilmer I hate those LED daytime running lights they put on cars here in Europe. The light is so aggressive, sometimes it hurts, even if you're looking away. And that doesn't make driving safer at all. The problem is, that every home hardware store sells them for $20 and most idiots installs them by themselves, mostly make them point right into the face of passing drivers.

[500hpb20]

You just made my life 1000xxxx times easier

[iworkforbudlight]

wow that is awsome

[moparman240]

I bought one off the snapon truck today $200

[flyoil1]

I wish I knew about that device! I spent 5 days tracking a short on my Ranger- i would turn key & I could hear fuse blow; sometimes I could start vehicle several times and nothing happened. sometimes it would start, and then blow fuse. mine is a AT, so there is plug that dead ends for clutch, and it had come off plastic holder and rubbed off insulation on a wire..... very frustrating, but I found it myself. excellent video, as usual.

[miamicanesfan01]

Very intuitive device. Thanks.

[gomerfa]

FINALLY YOU GOT PARTNERSHIP \o/

[dufusrunescape]

i got a slow blinker. bulbs are fine. they all light up. how do i check the flashers to determine which one to replace? 1986 Chrysler fifth avenue 318 engine

[scottykilmer]

@dufusrunescape just listen to the click, then replace that part.

[Thedeadeye9mm]

That is the coolest thing ever...... Dont know about the rest of y'all. I sure like the black stingray:>)

[lobextomy]

very useful gadget, one that I will likely buy in the near future. Scotty, I hope they pay you for one heck of an advertising job you are doing for the makers of this device. I would never have known about it if not for you

[24okay]

Scotty, you have THE BEST SHOW ONLINE! Seriously! I am so glad I found you and subscribed.

[Noobynoobynash]

Nice gadget, thanks! for the "heads up"!

[OshyTiara]

I NEED one..:) Thanks Scotty once again:)

[tpeter91]

Nice, seems to be very handy!

[THEMRDRC78]

hello scotty one question i was driving my 1993 mustang v-8 in the rain i was not going to fast doing the speed limit at 25 m.p.h on my way to the doctor when i went to stop my front brake lock up and i slipp a little bit thank nobody was in front of me or nobody was cross street

[roorsalt]

@THEMRDRC78 whats your question!?!?!?

[scottykilmer]

@THEMRDRC78 that's why modern stangs have abs systems, to stop that. Rain makes any brake system that's non abs lock up.

[THEMRDRC78]

@scottykilmer thank you scotty i should buy better tires for my mustang

[TheWarmplate]

Since we're on the topic of the electrics in cars. I have a question about my headlines. They poorly lit up the road ahead even after a replaced them with the highest quality bulbs? I heard that it could be because I have poor grounding but I'm not to sure on how to check that out? Any help Scotty?

[scottykilmer]

@TheWarmplate just find the ground wires, and reground them with a jumper cable from the ground wires to the battery negative terminal, and if they get bright, reground them permanenetly.

[num892118]

Hey Scotty, will this work on the ignition switch fuse because every time I start the my dads 2000 Chrysler Grand Voyager the fuse blows causing the van not to do anything until I put a new fuse in the box. It's been a pain for my family. Even the experts from Chrysler can't solve the problem.

[scottykilmer]

@num892118 yep, do as I do in this video, remove the blown fuse and trace the wiring back.

[TheKb8wlu]

@scottykilmer You getting my messages?

[shotox21]

T H A N K  Y O U

[ilovemyeg2sir]

scotty, when do you make your videos? ive noticed you upload them every thursday, Willy.

[scottykilmer]

@ilovemyeg2sir I make em as i fix actual cars. So the process is rather random.

[wtl1964]

ive been waiting for this vid ty

[hp11208]

nice easy device to use,scotty im thinking of getting a 04 or 05 nissan quest what you think about those mini van

[scottykilmer]

@hp11208 Not a big Nissan fan, but some people like them. electronic problems often plague nissans as they age though.

[ndaguanno]

Glad I subscribed, look forward to your videos.

[gungadin36]

Excellent!!

[swss12]

man this guy is totally bad ass

[MrLostcause1983]

Hey Scotty, I have 2 questions, where?? and how much??

[scottykilmer]

@MrLostcause1983 I saw it at amazon.com for 119

[HIsierreno]

i like all your videos .they teach me alot..

[TorqueRider2000]

what harley is that?

[scottykilmer]

@TorqueRider2000 road king.

[7477238]

Scotty was this Camry the same one that got flooded? 

[scottykilmer]

@7477238 yep, good eye.

[TheKb8wlu]

@scottykilmer What kind refrigerant scale do you use, and where did you get it from?

[joeyk1964]

@7477238 Hey Scotty, how much does the tool cost?? and where are they avaiable ?? thanks Joe

[julianbell90]

an actual product review on youtube that I enjoyed and found useful. Great Vid!!!

[traumahawk517]

Thank You Scotty!

Great Info.

I gotta get me one of those!

[FrenchValleyAirport]

Newer cars have so many problems nowadays than older cars

[visualvirtue]

ECT2000 Power Probe If I did not want to put money into buying this tool what should I expect to pay to have this problem solved on my vehicle when I take it to a shop? Thanks

[AreThereNoMoreNames]

@visualvirtue I can't speak for everywhere, but when I worked at Firestone CAC, for diagnostics like that they'd charge a flat hour of labor (which can be $80-90 outside of dealerships) just to figure it out, then charge the appropriate amount to fix it. It might be a cheap fix to replace a socket, or it might be much more expensive, unfortunately.

[visualvirtue]

@AreThereNoMoreNames Thanks for the info!

[scottykilmer]

@visualvirtue depends on the honesty of the mechanic, I've seen 50 bucks, I've seen a thousand.

[brio2323]

Scottie, thanks for the valuable help you give all of use! Thank you sir!

[crownviclvr]

real quick on my 00 crown victoria my wipers dont go down when you shut em off but work fine?

its ben doin this for about a month

[scottykilmer]

@crownviclvr you need a new motor assenbly, it's breaking down. get a rebuilt unit, they cost a lot less.

[spelunkerd]

I've been meaning to make one of these -- it sounds like it would be an easy device to make, from a simple pulse wave modulator and a receiver headset. Then again, I worry a little that the process of sending active electrical pulses down a wire could damage sensitive electronics in the circuit.

[scottykilmer]

@spelunkerd that's why I buy these tools rather than attempt to make em. this does no harm because the power is regulated by the device internally to not damage anything.

[LilavanVEVO]

@scottykilmer Scotty your the bestttttttttttttt!!!!

[Kayroseky]

Hey Scotty which car do you think is the easiest to repair , or less complicated?

[scottykilmer]

@Kayroseky toyotas

[TheKb8wlu]

@scottykilmer Thats is so cool!!! gonna get me one.

[TheKb8wlu]

@scottykilmer What kind of refrigerant scale do you have, and where did you buy it?

[TeenIronMan]

@Kayroseky mitsubishi's or most basic american cars are simple too.

[wtl1964]

@Kayroseky or a older car

[contagiousFX]

Scotty, i already got the power probe 3. How much was that seperate unit?

[scottykilmer]

@contagiousFX 119 bucks on amazon.com

[SuperchargedMustang5]

Wow that's nice

[kingmanny57]

You're a beast. Thank you

[adamhully]

Love watching your videos, even though i don't have any of these problems haha. Thanks for helping me kill time :)

[fleetwoodsucks]

amazing the gadgets they have these days.

[AnytimeMinutes]

I'm fairly new to your videos, do you work on diesels?

[scottykilmer]

@AnytimeMinutes Yes.

[Pat5725]

All of my gauges go down every time I drive at night or when I have the headlights on. Can you help me figure this problem out?

[scottykilmer]

@Pat5725 load test the alternator first, and check the ground wires if that's ok.

[soloM81]

@scottykilmer when youu have the time can you make a video about what a VAT machine is use for

[firefightercook]

Scotty does this also work on like speaker wires? Hung fan of the videos BTW

[scottykilmer]

@firefightercook It will work on ANY electrical wiring system.

[MisterMattyMo]

Man what an AWESOME tool! I SO need this! Thanks scotty!

[serchmarc]

damn i wish i could get those tools,,GRRRR!

[localfuckingized]

I want one.

[jimisback]

Do a video to explain a short and an open.

[s0nnyburnett]

Nifty gizmo. 

[AndyRoddick969]

so my 1999 AUDI A6 cigerette outlets recently dont work because i remeber something metal fell into the port and i tried to dig it out with metal tweezers. when did that i got a zap/shock and now it doesnt work. help scotty!!!! 

[scottykilmer]

@AndyRoddick969 first, check the fuse, and pray you didn't melt any wires or destroy the socket itself.

[doktor2007]

@AndyRoddick969 A fuse is probably blown. Check your cigarette lighter fuse.

[Bret3030]

Scotty i got a 2000 V6 blazer 160,000k with a running rich condition, car gets terriale gas milage and is blowing all kinds of sut out of the tail pipe, i change the cat and the 02 sensors what else can i do for this problem thanks. bret

[AndyRoddick969]

@Bret3030 my guess its your engine has problems. not the pipes on your exhaust.

[scottykilmer]

@Bret3030 tons of things can do that, get it scanned by a dealer level scan tool. Often leaking cheap plastic fuel injectors on those things though.

[luisilloz1]

@Bret3030 hey bret check the spider body i had the same problem i replaced the spider and now is running like new!!!!

[Bret3030]

@luisilloz1 tell me where it is on the car. thanks for the reply!!

[TRcustomengineering]

Good vid scotty.

I might have to pick one of those up, the cheap off brand one i got don't work to good.

[scottykilmer]

@TRcustomengineering yea, this one only costs 119 at amazon.com

[TRcustomengineering]

@scottykilmer Cool. Thanks again scotty.

[jonnielahti]

awesome scotty!

[95115964]

Scotty

You Are a Boss

I Watch a lot Of Cars Channel

But Yours Is

Simple

Useful

Funny

[Nate351]

Cool device. How much does it cost?

[scottykilmer]

@Nate351 price around, I've seen it for 119 at amazon.com

[TDJDriftersBoss]

nice vids i always look fowards to your vids

[IrishWoodDoctor]

good stuff scotty