Customer States Truck Has No Power & Doesn't Start

Summary

This video follows the Just Rolled In YouTube channel format showcasing various vehicle issues and repairs. It depicts examples of poor DIY vehicle repairs and modifications gone wrong that customers bring into auto repair shops. The technician findings reveal the root causes of problems like using incorrect parts, improper installations, and absurd makeshift fixes. Overall, the video aims to provide a humorous and educational look into common vehicle repairs through examining bad DIY jobs and their unintended consequences.

Takeaways

• 😨 Multiple vehicles were brought into the shop with major issues caused by incorrect repairs or modifications done by customers
• 😀 The technician diagnosed issues with fuel, braking, steering, lighting, and other critical systems across different vehicles
• 👷 The technician found makeshift repairs on brake lines, forced installations of incorrect parts, and using inappropriate items like a fuel filter as an oil filter
• 🔥 A fire was caused in one case by a customer putting Play-Doh in the 12V socket of their Honda Odyssey
• 😕 One customer was unknowingly adding engine oil to their washer fluid reservoir instead of the actual engine
• 😣 A lift kit was dangerously installed using a lag screw for the track bar on one Jeep
• 😄 The technician had to explain to a customer that the check engine light turning on when starting the car is normal
• 😎 One customer declined to fix bent tie rods and only wanted new tires and an alignment
• 🙈 A Cadillac Escalade’s reverse gear failed due to an expensive penny jamming the gears
• 👍 The technician was able to properly diagnose issues caused by seemingly oblivious customers in each case

Q & A

What was the issue with the Duramax diesel pickup truck?

The injection pump was failing, causing it to lose power and not start. The technician also found a collapsed air filter and the turbo full of mud, indicating lack of maintenance.

What makes the brake pedal feel spongy in the customer's truck?

The customer used a plastic tube and spray foam to try to fix a leaking brake line, which failed to properly repair it.

Why wouldn't the front wheels on the customer's car rotate?

The customer installed new calipers and brackets but used incorrect brackets and then forced the wheel on, jamming the system.

What was causing the clicking noise when turning in the customer's car?

Bottles of washer fluid were loose in the vehicle and clicking together when turning.

Why was there water leaking on the rear carpet of the customer's car?

Bottles of washer fluid were loose, leaking when making turns.

What caused the fire from the 12-volt socket in the Odyssey?

Play-Doh was stuffed into the socket, though the exact cause is still being diagnosed.

Why did the customer's engine start knocking despite adding oil?

The customer was accidentally adding engine oil to the washer fluid reservoir instead of the engine.

Why did the Jeep have a clunking noise after a lift kit installation?

The shop used an improper lag screw for the track bar mounting.

Why did the customer think the check engine light turning on was an issue?

The technician had to explain it's normal operation when starting the vehicle.

Why were the customer's headlights dim requiring high beams?

The issue was with the headlights but the customer declined recommended repairs.