We have talked about making your own test lights (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-L_fw7xn19k) to use for substituted loads but how about when we are dealing with airbag circuits? What can you use to substitute an airbag or pretensioner or in this case a collapsible steering column device? AES Wave UTest Kit makes it easy with their resistor set and terminating device like I show in this video. -Enjoy!
Tools used in this video:
*AUTEL MS906BT: https://www.aeswave.com/cart.php?m=affiliate_go&affiliateID=2525b91fc8e906e8215984074c9d9e8f&go=https://www.aeswave.com/Autel-MaxiSYS-MS906BT-Scan-Tablet-p9633.html
*AES WAVE U TEST KIT: https://www.aeswave.com/cart.php?m=affiliate_go&affiliateID=2525b91fc8e906e8215984074c9d9e8f&go=https://www.aeswave.com/uTest-Advanced-Terminal-Test-Kit-p9573.html
*WIRE PIERCING PROBES: https://www.aeswave.com/cart.php?m=affiliate_go&affiliateID=2525b91fc8e906e8215984074c9d9e8f&go=https://www.aeswave.com/Adjustable-Insulation-Piercing-Test-Clip-with-B-plug-Inputs-p8507.html
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Tools used in this video:
*AUTEL MS906BT: https://www.aeswave.com/cart.php?m=affiliate_go&affiliateID=2525b91fc8e906e8215984074c9d9e8f&go=https://www.aeswave.com/Autel-MaxiSYS-MS906BT-Scan-Tablet-p9633.html
*AES WAVE U TEST KIT: https://www.aeswave.com/cart.php?m=affiliate_go&affiliateID=2525b91fc8e906e8215984074c9d9e8f&go=https://www.aeswave.com/uTest-Advanced-Terminal-Test-Kit-p9573.html
*WIRE PIERCING PROBES: https://www.aeswave.com/cart.php?m=affiliate_go&affiliateID=2525b91fc8e906e8215984074c9d9e8f&go=https://www.aeswave.com/Adjustable-Insulation-Piercing-Test-Clip-with-B-plug-Inputs-p8507.html
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If you don't like Patreon feel free to use the "PayPal Me" link: https://www.paypal.me/SouthMainAuto
The South Main Auto Amazon Store:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/southmainautorepairavoca
AES Wave Automotive Diagnostic Tools: https://www.aeswave.com/cart.php?m=affiliate_go&affiliateID=2525b91fc8e906e8215984074c9d9e8f&go=https://www.aeswave.com/Miscellaneous-p9347.html
Thank you for all the continuing support!
--Eric & Vanessa O.
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Avoca, NY 14809
Disclaimer:
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@South Main Auto Repair LLC . Eric where do you get the specs? Is it in the Service Information on ShopkeyPro or somewhere else? Have a couple I need to check but want the proper resistance.
Thanks! Dale
Very informative video! Thank you!
Just got my kit, Thanks for the info!
I have not identified a need for that kit but I know if I had one I'd feel a lot better.
oxidation on connectors of airback stuff is 96% reason for our ligth to come on here in Finland if the car has not bean bumbed that that i see.
1% is non airbag sytem fault(communication,battery,etc..). 1% is self made problems. Another 1% is bad airbacg module and last 1% part is from junk yard(ask why and you made my day).
And so the last comment is cold!
Make sure there is no pinfitment issue and if i may add use silicon greese to it live longer lifebefore you but it back.
Reason why i see 0% of airbag failing is as it would mean comeback to the maker of the hole line of cars like Toyota did with some cars if im not mistakeing…
Thanks for your help and getting me to think about a problem I've been having. I just wish I had a kit like this to check the problem out. But I made a temporary 1 to do the job. Found out it's a bad sensor and not a bad wire like I thought. Thanks again and I enjoy the YouTube videos.
Learned another one, tks again Eric! If you run into one (you probably will) can you do a video in the 2011 and up F150 epas steering rack fail, ford says they just replace the entire rack, 1500 bucks whoa!
Hey Eric do you think AES Wave would give you one of their Uscopes to test out? I'm sure a lot of DIYers that watch might be interested as its affordable?
nice.i have not seen those . I have the kent moore J whatecer number for Gm and another tool for Chrysler. great ifo video. by the way I am only 2 minutes into your video. anyway back to the show. hope you have a great week.
Can you do a scanner run down? Review what you have and pros and cons to each?
Could you check the other side of the circuit with an inline resistor to clamp the current so it doesnt trip the bag? Im not sure a dmm runs enough voltage on a resistance test to trip it, but obviously the computer is running its own ohm test probably by a small voltage bias. Im not sure im brave enough to try this.
could you check the resistance of the charge? to verify if it is bad?
Yep love that kit
I'm glad I haven't had an airbag problem thus far. I probably would have checked the circuit for an open. Boom. I am about to buy an Autel MS906BT as I continue my semi-retirement dive into learning auto repair just cause it's fun and I'd rather spend money on tools then repairs. I want to stick with an authorized USA dealer. I've bought from AES Wave before. Do you suggest anyone else? Automotive Equipment Specialists is cheaper but sounds like once you buy it from them it's between you and Autel. Thanks.
He likely replaced the column due to an Air bag issue. which in turn, created yet another air bag issue. 😀
That AES Wave kit is very nice, good to have test leads that you can trust and is a time saver. I have spend a lot of time rigging up test leads only to find they are lying to me.
I know that the amount of resistors that come with it probably won’t exactly equal to what you need but I think that you can use that adapter to test and see if the old GM anti theft in the column is giving someone fits as well. Not sure of the technical name for it but its where GM uses the resistor pack in the key to disable or enable the vehicle.
I wonder if he pulled this steering column from a vehicle with a airbag deployed.
Less diagnostic, more hand tools, air tools, brakes, engine R&R, etc.
Nice vid for aes wave .
They do market some nice stuff
this terminal test kit comes from several brands from same oem .
I got a drawer organiser full of resistors and potentiometers for substituting sensors or faking signal values .
These terminal kits make job faster/safer but the diy guys can get by easily for small change and bit of ingenuity with solder iron and heat shrink .
This poor guy fitted a junk used column, least easy diag for u 🙂
How is the garden doing?? Please please update please.
The steering columns usually have to be replaced in these cars because there was a recall that affected cop cars and a bushing between the steering shaft falling apart in salt water areas, but they affect all cars regardless. I have an 07 CV that I bought brand new and had to replace the column because the steering shaft bushing failed (it's green, you can see it if you look under the column), and my car is in Arizona.
I wonder if he got an "underwater"/"flood" vehicle, very likely why it would be off in resistance, moisture ingress
low ohm resistors, by the looks probably 1% tolerance. standard values for those working with low values daily. you should be able to order online from many places from cut reels or such.
airbag simulator BAH, use a real one and make sure your face is close by :))
Sounds like Eric's intro is "Welcome to the Self made auto channel" 🙂
The Pomona’s are great. I like the power probe brand piercing tools as well. The long green and yellow ones
Can you do videos on German cars
The steering column isn't junk. It just needs a resistor installed! 😉
That AES wave test lead kit is awesome, I use mine all the time.
SWEEET VID 🚹, 👍
Excellent tip about a little known diagnostic procedure/tool
Mr. Oh, so in conclusion when you say the column is junk that means the explosive device has been detonated or will not detonate thus it Necessitates a new column are you soon it is not repairable in the field. I like the task it. Thanks
Needs another column? Can't just change a sensor? That's crazy. Love your videos and admire your knowledge and the family man you are. Great work as always and thanks so very much for sharing with everybody.
quick tip tuesday? it's saturday here…must be time zones
Exselete diagnostic amigo. Good. Tool
AES believe has a decaded resistance box, could that be used you could actually dail in the correct resistance or do you have to have a specific resistor, Awesome video thanks for the info
I use that kit a lot. Hands down one of the best. Money well spent.
Can some one help me out? Eric did a video on the little China launch. Can someone please tell me what video that was. I'm trying to get one for my dad and forgot what launch it was
Good video
Thank you for all your hard work in making these videos, not to mention the good Spirit which is evident with you and your family.
There's an unmonetized(don't know if that's a word) value in using tools that are enjoyable to use. Doesn't matter if you make or buy them. It encourages and inspires to learn. I find myself looking for a reason to use that exact kit even when it's not necessary. You could have figured a way to just insert a resistor straight into the connector, but where's the excitement in that? Great job sharing as always my friend. Each One, Teach One!
Great info as always, Mr O.
Is the prices on this aes site American. ???
All this front and back probing talk has me all excited😂
Does anyone else hear "Self Made Auto" when he says the intro?
He has to be one the best or the best mechanics on Youtube right now. Not yet Scotty Kilmer plateau but not far off
Thank you Eric. Good job. No aes discount code offer? Tried entering SMA#1 and it wouldn't take it. 🖒
Hey. You've been at this for quite awhile now. How about a blooper reel? You must have some.