How to diagnose a wall plug that doesn’t work
Guide | 5 months ago
This short video shows a way to help verify that a wall receptacle with no incoming power is caused by a tripped GFCI, even if the upstream GFCI cannot be found. Discriminating viewers will note that many AFCI breakers will also interrupt the neutral wire, ...
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P-0171, P-0174, a simple trick to diagnose lean fuel trim
Short | 8 months ago
Scan tools that display live data are not necessarily expensive, and live data is a critical tool for the diagnosis of many engine trouble codes. Many people will knee jerk a generic mass airflow sensor replacement when faced with lean codes, without taking...
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Car Charger installation in Canada
Short | 9 months ago
A brief discussion of 2024 Canadian Electrical Code with reference to installation of a level 2 residential electric car charger.
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How to diagnose and fix high speed vibration in a Subaru
Guide | 1 years ago
This is a case study showing how to diagnose and fix a 2015 Subaru Forester 2.0 XT turbo that developed a washboard, helicopter sound at 100 km/h. Both front control arms, stabilizer bar bushings and links were replaced after documenting the abnormality in ...
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How to fix a small engine fuel leak
Guide | 1 years ago
This is a short demonstration of how to diagnose and fix a small engine with leaking fuel.
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How to fix seatbelts that won't extend, Dodge Ram 1998-2001
Guide | 1 years ago
This is part 2 of a video set showing how I diagnosed and fixed a 1998 Dodge Ram that had seatbelts which would not extend. The seatbelt timer module in this 1998-2001 version of the Ram was problematic for warranty claims and it is no longer manufactured w...
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How to fix seatbelts that won't extend, 1998-2001 Dodge Ram
Guide | 1 years ago
If you are having trouble getting the seatbelts in your older Dodge Ram to extend enough to put them on, this video is for you. This video is a deep dive into the seatbelt control timer module design in the 1998-2001 Dodge Ram. This iteration of the Ram had...
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How to diagnose engine noise #automobile #mechanic #diy
Guide | 1 years ago
Diagnosis of engine noise is often easy, even for those with minimal experience. It requires few tools, basic understanding of safe practice, and rewards can be significant. DIY auto repair isn't for everybody, but if you're interested, it's worth a try. Of...
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How to diagnose a failed Subaru TR690 AWD lockup duty solenoid P2757/P2763/P2764 #shorts
Guide | 1 years ago
A short video describing how to diagnose a stuck open torque converter lockup duty solenoid in a 2015 Subaru Forester 2.0L turbo with a TR690 AWD transmission. Presenting code was P2757, but similar findings can lead to P2763/P2764. Valve body is removed an...
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Can I fix this Dehumidifier?
Guide | 1 years ago
In this video, I disassemble a dehumidifier that is not working to diagnose and try to fix it. This is the same dehumidifier that I showed in two prior videos, here How does a dehumidifier work, and why use it in a boat? https://youtu.be/d5smILvxt9U?si=FLvT...
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How to evaluate energy consumption in a fridge
Guide | 2 years ago
This is an amateur video describing how you can accurately measure how much energy a fridge or other appliance is consuming. This data is useful if you are wondering if the system is beginning a progressive course of failure. Many appliances such as fridges...
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How to fix a motorcycle that overheats in slow traffic
Guide | 2 years ago
This video describes how to diagnose a motorcycle that overheats when it idles in traffic. This specific problem is often a consequence of a problem in the cooling fan circuit for water cooled bikes and cars. The case study described was in a 1995 VN800A Ka...
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