Other Shop Needs Help With This '09 Ford F-150

In this video I have a look at this big 4.6L 2009 Ford F-150 that was brought here with the engine light on from another shop. They are having a problem trying to figure out the P0446 code that keeps popping up. Let's see what we can do to figure it out.
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"Give it a squeeze give it a tug, go wash your hands" laughed for a few minutes. Thanks Eric

[mdorf]

NEVER UNDERESTIMATE the "Wire Whisperer"

[jeremycmoore]

"If you're running a shop and you don't have service info, you need it" shortly followed by "Never trust service data." 😂

[windynabbie]

Last month I had an odd problem with my daughters 2005 car. I replaced the battery and the dash quit working and rear brake lights came on. I panicked. I remembered Eric O's talk on service data. I paid the $20 and downloaded All Data. Found a TSB from 2006 describing the exact problem. I also recalled Eric recommending United Radio, I sent the instrument cluster to them and two days later I was back in business. The Instrument cluster going out was a coincidence. Thank you Eric for all you advice and sharing your experience.

[sohcahtoa]

“You have to know how it works before you can fix it”, very true!
Which explains why I work on electro mechanical things and not people as I will never know how they work. 😂

[natetallman]

Eric O. Is trying his darndest to get other shops to level up. He publishes videos showing his exact process!

[beauhatman]

15:45. "give it a squeeze, give it a tug, go wash your hands" 😅😅😅
SMA Gold right there!!

[CycleGeezer-cqlm]

Retired electrician here. You are entirely correct when you say use GOOD electrical tape. Scotch 33+ and 88 are tip top!! Watching you do splices with emphasis on not puncturing the butt splice insulation is absolutely spot on also. Outstanding work, Mr. O! And equally outstanding training!! Keep doing your videos. We always enjoy!

[spoiley]

when other "shops" fail..they send it to a real expert ..I enjoy the narrative talking thought process Eric does..amazeing THANKS

[wadetaylor]

Great video, I can hear all the dealership tech's screaming "replace the harness" Lol!

[donakahorse]

Trust Mr. O to be as honest as humanly possible.

[JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT]

Great job, Eric! I'm always impressed by your "nose" to find rapidly the location of green crusties. And, in this case, not only you solved the problem brought to you, but you went the extra mile and stopped 3 other faults in the making - that's serious professional work!

[louiskogok]

I always like the money shot videos Eric. I had one last week on an international bus wheel chair lift relay connection. I knew it was coming and brought a coworker over to see it. I asked him if he wanted to see "A money shot". He looked at me like I was from Mars or some other planet. I uncoupled the connector and you could corrosion on one matching set of the two pin connector. I pulled the rear side wire out slowly just like you do it and it let go and there was a corrosion dust cloud! Green pus is your friend when you are looking for a wiring problem.

[hankclausen]

Sir, I've been following you, and as an industrial mechanic, you are the best troubleshooter I've ever seen! Great work ethics too! Thanks

[noahandky]

I'VE NEVER THOUGHT to put the length of wire to find a break between two points. I'm disappointed and impressed at the same time, lol. Exceptional work there Mr. O! Still learning from you after all these years. Your teachings are invaluable! Thank you again.

[steveninnes]

Unlimited <> Limited Warranty. Lol . (double negative) Appreciate your educational and helpful videos. Thanks Western Canada (in tariff territory)

[HueToobBlows]

The "something" that crimped all the wires would most probably be someone who put the car on a lift and caught the harness between the frame and the lift support. Seeing your lift right in line with the break is a pretty good clue.

[randythomas]

You is the BEST auto electrician that I have ever seen, Hands down, you are the best on the internet, for sure.

[chestervaldes]

Actuarial experience, patience, calmness, thoroughness, clarity of goal, Zen mind.

[BV-Auto]

I would not have been able to figure this out. Eric is on a whole other level with his diagnosis.