Electrical Troubleshooting Basics – EricTheCarGuy
I get a lot of questions regarding electrical issues so when this 1994 Geo came in I thought it might be a perfect opportunity to show some of the basic steps that I follow when confronted with an electrical problem. Keep in mind that electrical problems come in all shapes and sizes so there really is no ‘magic bullet’ here but if you follow a basic procedure like the one shown in this video it might help you find and repair the problem. Here is a video that I did some time ago on soldering wires.
Soldering wires
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Some body men aren't efficient with working with electrical so they send their work to Eric, Right.
What if there’s no power to the key no lights on the dash
Thanks Eric for the great video, my turn signals wasn't working, checked fuses but they were good, I thought, I never checked both sides of the fuse, so I did and it was the hazard lights, thanks again.
The shitty thing is is my test light on the lights up the one color so if I did exactly what you did I would never have come to the conclusion that you did because they’re going to light up the same
Omg who ever did that paint job made a mess. Like holyhell 😡
why do the manufactures use so many different sizes and shapes even though they are the same amp rating? seems like a real cluster F***
He missed some of basic auto electrical
& Required electrical test equipment
Awesome dude.
Thank you so much for your valuable post. It is really do help me to understand something about electrical issue for the beginner. Than you again, Eric
I am in my 1st semester of automotive technology. My instructor has already driven into my head that a fuse just doesn’t go bad something has to have happened to pop any fuse. What are your comments about said statements Mr. EricTheCarGuy?
Respectfully, Alec McMillan
How do you check if you have no power ? Complete dead .I have a 2006 GMC Sierra pickup .I was starting it . and all it did was a grinding noise so I started it over and over and over again till I lost all power no Dash lights nothing dead Any ideas? Thanks ðŸ‘ÂÂ🇨🇦
Hate to admit it, watched this several years ago. Just got a 98 Cherokee that's an electrical nightmare in terms of headlights. Replaced fuse because of being blown – took to shop after being clueless – here it was another fuse off of OBD2 port.
Thanks Now That Solve With My Dad Car While Raining (Windows Is Open And Didnt Work Bruh)
Love the circuit breaker idea and now I need a diagram
hi i have a 1992 toyota hilux with a lexus 1uz motor V8 i had a 5 pin switch on the dash that i disconnected to change the dash surround and when i wired the 5 wires back into the switch the dash lights flickered and then when i went to start it it fired but stopped straight away each time i started it it did the same so i checked all fuses and went and got another head fuse relay but did nothing can you help
Super informative!
Hi Eric whats the link,i want to have this for offline use
All fuses are good, alt and battery tested good. Headlights and interior lights flicker with everything when I press the brake, gas ac turn on window button press etc what's wrong??
Good job #mrtalentedreid
I agree with you regarding the Chilton and Haynes manuals. Their wiring diagrams are not accurate.
Hi, I have not been able to fix it for years. This year I will fix it. can u help with my passenger door window on my 3rd gen 4runner? It only goes down but not up with using both window switches on driver and passenger. I confirmed it's not a motor issue already. Can you give me some pointers on what to test? Thx.
I will be re-watching this vid@
Yeah I've got a renault… shits fucked up with french cars.
A light housing has water getting in. Prolly a bad gasket.
Hi I'm facing a weird electrical issue on my 2006 Accord V6. It cranks and fires for a second and dies after that the gear shift indicator light goes off and check engine light also and does not show any error code at this point. The check engine light and great indicators comes back after pulling out the key and switching on again. Do you have any tips where to look for this issue
You’re the best teacher, Eric!
The fact that my electrical issues may just be a bad fuse is very reassuring, especially when my car already scares me as it is. 90s chevys are very confusing cars
just 30mins and i feel like a prof in this
Thanks!
I could basically smell the whiskey on his breath
DOHC, alloy wheels, AC!..Who saw fit to put these things in a prism?!?!
I hope that body shop watched this video and recognized this shotty work. Whoever did this didnt even test their work after the fact. Just disgraceful.
Hi – Great video! Do you have a link for your power probe tool? Seems like it would be handy to have.
The video on future diagnostics
https://youtu.be/eM9NiOicrVk
What are the sites you mentioned for service manuals, instead of Haynes and Chilton?
Hello, I brougth a 1980 Mitsubishi lancer car. Its giving me troubles every times. Just like this. This will helpfull me to try some in home
How to install car computer?
Hi Eric, I want to know if you know of some one who can help with electrical problem solving on line and I am more then willing to pay per case. Waiting for your reply. Take care.