Learn How to Diagnose and Fix Car Electrical Problems Series | Part 1 Basic Electrical Principals

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• JE

  @JessSaragoso8304 · 3 years ago (edited)

  My advice for mechanics who want to learn electrical/electronic system. First stay away from the subject of cars forget it. Then buy you a breadboard. Then buy you component’s such as Resistors, transistors, diode, led etc. Then buy you an electronic engineering fundamental book and learn circuit analysis. Now you may be wondering why do all these? That’s because you want to get to the electronic engineering level of knowledge to be the better than everyone else. For example I’m a mechanic and also an electronic engineering graduate. My first job was at a automotive computer facility and that’s how I became interested in cars. Finally I started my own auto repair shop that specialized in electrical system as well as hybrid and electric vehicles. The most cars I enjoyed were cars that has been to other shops that mechanics could not fix.Some of the cars has been in their shop for weeks or even months without ever figuring out the problem and I nail it in less in a few minutes. That’s the essence of having an engineering level type of electrical understanding. Also electrical repair is not by flat rate so you can charge better. In my shop it’s 150 right off the bat. Before I even touch the car the 150 is already paid for.

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• FR

  @francescopiccoli8512 · 2 years ago

  I am a young mechanic, been working for 1 and half year now. No one, not even school, has ever made me understand these basic principles. Until this video, if i had read 12 Volts, i would have said "oh ok there is voltage here, so the circuit is ok". And with this video i understood that it really depends where you are measuring. There should be more people like this amazing mechanic. Perfect video, perfect explanation, really really thank you sir.

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• LE

  @Lemmy117 · 3 years ago

  If this guy ever considers being a teacher in college teaching automotive technology, he’d make a great teacher.

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• VI

  @vincent70 · 3 years ago

  Some mechanics are smarter than some college professors. You're proof of that. Your channel is fantastic!

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• MA

  @matthawksworth · 2 years ago

  The mark of intellegence is the ability to explain something simply - thank you for this, Sir.

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• HE

  @henrymorgan3982 · 3 years ago

  Seriously the best explanation of basic automotive electrical theory I have ever seen.  As you progress, you should have the video series in the description so you can refer back to the late to class members!  Great video!

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• IN

  @infomate9629 · 1 year ago

  Simple English, no jargons. People with limited English can also understand this explanation without any confusions too. Respect for u.

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• DO

  @dougturner370 · 3 years ago

  As a retired high school automotive instructor I admit this is a difficult subject to teach.<br>You have done a beautiful job! Keep up your great work👍

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• DA

  @daoyang1562 · 3 years ago (edited)

  You&apos;re a great teacher. I&apos;ve always been intimidated by diagnosing electrical issues. This knowledge has changed that. I&apos;m excited for the next video. Thank you!

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• KE

  @kevins351 · 3 years ago

  Dear Car Care Nut,<br>To honestly take the time to explain things so carefully, passionately just goes to show your integrity. &nbsp;It is so refreshing to see a technician/mechanic with such professionalism and wonderful ethics. I love Toyota&apos;s just like you, got hooked with my dad&apos;s 1987 Toyota Corolla SR5 RWD. &nbsp;May the Lord be with you and keep you!!

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• JO

  @joevignolor4u949 · 3 years ago

  I have extensive experience working on complex electronic equipment including aviation electronics while in the Air Force. The first step in troubleshooting any electronic system, including one in an automobile, is to get good, accurate wiring diagrams and technical documentation. Trying to figure out a complex automotive electrical system without a wiring diagram is like trying to find your way around a strange city without a map. A good set of technical documentation is just as important a tool when you are working on a car&apos;s electrical system as a voltmeter or a scanner.

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• AN

  @AndTodaysProjectIs · 1 year ago

  DIY guy here. &nbsp;I&apos;m only 15 minutes through this 2 part series and 54 years old. &nbsp;I learned more from these 15 minutes on auto electrical than I&apos;ve learned my whole life already.

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