DIY FAIL! No Crank Nissan Sentra

In this video I have a look at a customer's 2017 Nissan Sentra with the big 1.8 that won't crank over. Well, it does sometimes.... It appears the customer was installing an aftermarket remote start and now has this issue. Is it related to the remote start or just some bad luck? Let's find out.
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--Eric & Vanessa O.

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[timothyoneill]

I believe every bit of what you say about people blaming you for issues after the fact. "Ever since you worked on it ..."

[duanebuck]

Last time I had one of my cars in pieces and had to take it in for a different repair, they called and asked if I wanted it put back together. I told them no since i was still working on the initial issue I had with it - they did the repair I asked for, so I was beyond happy with their service. To my shock, when they fixed the item in question, they saw what was wrong with it before and left me a detailed note on how to fix it so that it wouldn't do it again. I still refer people to them gladly.

[lucasellyson]

Whenever Erik calls the previous installer a “friggety frig hole” you know it’s about to get real

[lactose]

Nissan master tech here. Great job finding that problem. There’s a recall for those stop lamp switches on those Sentras. Nissan says the stop lamp switch tends to open circuit due to excessive silicon dioxide buildup. The “fix” is to install a new switch inside a rubber boot and wrap it with electrical tape. Looks like a giant ball of electrical tape in the end. It’s kinda funny.

[joeyabb]

I'm with ya Eric. It comes in tore up and broke, it goes out tore up and fixed..

[floorpizza]

In my 57 years on this rock, it has been my experience that the guys that say they *aren't* the best at something (like our humble Mr. O says) really *are* the best.

Thanks for the video, Mr. O.

[wingman]

Some guys wouldn’t even work on it after seeing the car all apart. I give you credit, as always. Good stuff

[sohcahtoa]

As I tell my wife, it’s not cynicism it’s 25 years of experience. In other words, with age and experience comes wisdom… often confused by friggity frigs as cynicism.

Good job.

[davidlehner]

As a customer of a dealership AND a local independent mechanic, AND a manufacturing for 40+ years. I would…1. Tell the mechanic exactly what I had already done to try to diagnose/repair the problem. Including any aftermarket add-ons I had installed. 2. Explain that I left all the jiggly bits
removed so that he wouldn’t have to remove them again himself. 3. Would have removed the bits from the vehicle, or at least bag them and get them out of his way. 4. Specifically tell him I didn’t expect him to reinstall them. 5. Thank him profusely, pay him, and thank him again!

[Doing_it_right_the_first_time]

Mr. O. I am Edward and I have an older automobile shop (work on later model vehicles, and do conversions and retros along with some racing stuff) in Connecticut and yes, I have all the wonderful accreditations and certifications and all that other blah blah blah but if I had to take any vehicle to anybody that’s on the Internet and we know there are a bunch of them, the only place that I would take my vehicle is to your shop and that’s the Gods honest truth! I’m an engineer along with being a fully certified auto and diesel repair tech, but you are very proficient and excellent in your field so I just wanted to put that out there that you are in very high regard in my book. Having a wonderful wife like Mrs. O I think puts some alfalfa in your oats.. meaning; she makes you a happy man and that’s always very good to have as well!
You and Vanessa have an excellent family and you should consider yourself extremely lucky!
Best regards; Edward H. in Madison, Connecticut

[jackpalczynski]

I'd take one look at that and call the customer to ask them if they want me to have the car towed over to Wilberts.

[eldoradony]

A little tip about fob batteries: A new battery starts out with about 3.25 to 3.29 volts. I have found that the fobs don't work when the voltage drops to below 3 volts, say 2.9 volts. I check the batteries with a DVOM meter.

[lvsqcsl]

"There are lots of people smarter than you, Eric?" Yes, but can they figure out what the problem is? Remember, you are some people's last hope! GREAT VIDEO!

[jayandmargie]

I feel your pain Eric. I’ve been a flooring installer for about thirty years. I once replaced a damaged board in a kitchen, where the customer dropped a soup can, only to have them later complain that they have had a squeak in their hallway ever since I did the repair. Dealing with the public is a treat.

[danlemke]

Not sure I woulda fiddled that long with it. I think you did that for our benefit. As always, a pleasure.

[timothycooney]

What makes SMA, PHAD, Scanner guy, and Super Mario guy exceptional is attention to detail and critical observation skills.

[DIYDaveOK]

No way you should be responsible for reinstalling all that spaghetti. Great as always, Eric

[williamkraft]

I agree with you, Mr. O. Too many people will say now it makes this noise or this doesn't work since you put it back together. I applaud Mrs. O for saying what the customer will say to her: "What didn't you put it back together?" Always a pleasure watching you diagnose a problem and as always, it's a pleasure to see an appearance of Mrs. O.

[Mag_Aoidh]

Eric you are the most common sense and knowledgeable guy I’ve ever watched.

[dennisbailey]

I'm a red seal mechanic working for 45 years plus Automotive. And had work with my mom and dad for 20 years on and off and work for other people for many years. And it would have been an absolute pleasure to work with a man like you with your attitude and perspective and troubleshooting abilities it is amazing to find and see a man who's got Compassionate Heart and a real nose for problems and really really loves that wife of his!! All the best from Surrey BC Canada