In this video I have a look at a customers Ford Edge that has a flashing red brake light on the dash and a message stating there is a parking brake malfunction. A few simple tests and we know exactly what is wrong and are able to get it corrected right away.
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good job but garbage systems they have on these newer cars
Is there a motor core exchange?
Hey man, awesome as always. I have an off topic question since you are the electronic expert for diagnostics:-). I have a 2004 Jeep TJ 4.0 throwing a P0740 torque converter circuit code. I want to run continuity, resistance and power tests on the TCC lockup solenoid. I can’t find where the heck the lockup electrical connection is on the transmission and the corresponding pins on the TCM. (42RLE trans)
FYI the rats have loved the Jeep wiring so far so I’m hoping that’s the issue. Lol.
Thanks from Eric.
In the UK the Nissan qashqi has motors on the back an the tiny bolts just round off. They are a nightmare to get off. You were lucky with the Ford.
If you think about it its still cable activated. As 2 or more wires are considered a cable. Lol
Fixing things that shouldn't exist.. insanity
Another great diagnosis.
Making the call on the motor is difficult. If you don’t replace it and the customer is back in three months with the same problem, you look like an idiot. And the customer loses the vehicle for another coupletree days.
That’s not doing the customer any favors.
How much for the Snap-on Verus?
Nice work again Mr O. I keep a list of terrible "features" that I give to people who are looking to buy a car. It quickly eliminates about 3/4 of the cars LOL.
Stay gold.
That’s a Ford for you
I've always used my parking brake.
Any exterior electrical connection work I do I use NYK 77 grease on the terminals. Never had a connection corrode again. A must in the salt belt.