CAN-Bridge Install [2011-2013 LEAF ZE0]

[@stevejordan7275]

Let's install your brand new CAN bridge Dala la la la, Dala la la Needed for extended ranges Dala la la la, Dala la la Cut and strip, pre-tin and solder Dala la, Dala la, Dala la Daniel's demo is a wonder Dala la la la, Dala la la! (Feel free to add extended verses to suit.) What a wonderful Christmas gift. My 2011 still has 11 bars on a 2015 battery, but when I change it out for a 40kWh, you know I'm going to be back here for a refresher. Superb work...joyeux Noel!

[@EdgarEstrada234]

Like a boss Dala! So much value. Keep up the great work.

[@rvgracer]

Hi friend, I’m an auto technician and work with BMW/MINI, but I own a Nissan Leaf. Love you videos and in-depth descriptions will research more ways to improve my leaf or modify for efficiency. Thanks again

[@Snareczki]

Such a great video! Thanks Dala 🤗Greets from Białystok, Poland 🤚

[@corradolaposta2421]

Priceless!

[@ppeeppopper]

Love the glide in drive feature of the can-bridge! It’s a great power saving benefit, and is fun to roller coaster around town! Thanks!

[@DalasEVRepair]

Glad you like it 😁 personally I wouldn't use it in town, but if you are predictive enough 😅

[@RamonInOrlando]

Thanks for your guidance. You are AWESOME!!!

[@sebastienlemay6120]

Thanks for your cool videos. Great solution to revive these older Leafs. I own a 2019 Ioniq EV and would like to add a CAN-connected box to enable remote start and other functions!

[@DalasEVRepair]

Look into OVMS!

[@PlanetCypher_]

Very nice video, its very tempting to pick up an old leaf get a bigger battery along with your cam bridge, I would also put some big heat shrink tube over your new harness just for vibration chafing protection 👍

[@gelisob]

8:25 instead of sweating with big tools like mr. Dala there did, you could just rest the wire onto your cutting blade and gently roll it with your finger a bit on the blade, to cut through the insulation and then pull it off. And hint for Dala, when you do use the tool - add additional pressure on the tool top clamping bit, so the insulation doesnt slide off the tool easily ;) And if you are a beginner, dont use cutters for stripping :D This is just asking for trouble :D

[@DalasEVRepair]

Absolutely! Superb advice, I should have looked at some basic wire stripping videos before making this fumbling video 😅

[@gelisob]

naah, your video is fine, much better than my upcoming rear stack fixup potato quality video with me putting roofing mastic instead of silicone between the battery halves :D

[@PasiSavolainen]

@@DalasEVRepair I really like the Jokari Super 4 stripping tool, it's not sideways -pointing but more like Alligator/Xenomorph eating the insulation off wire. It's plastic but surprisingly sturdy, I've stripped a lot of MMJ with it too.

[@dorhocyn3]

I love this video, it’s very empowering. Might I mention learning a new word today “schnake “ :) ..... I have been a master tech for a long time but I appreciate the details dealing with interior of dismantling.

[@ev4me2]

Really nicely done Daniel. Its really hard filming in tight places, and keeping a train of thought/script in your head, also camera angles, while doing the conversion as well. OMG, I can see the arm chair experts Nikolaos and others are trolling already. I get a bit of that on "MBK upcycle", just say "thanks for feedback', and forget about them If you have any doubts before this, Congratulations Daniel, you are now a youtuber !!!!!! Now I had better stop watching youtube and do some filming myself. Cheers MBK Upcycle and EV4ME

[@DalasEVRepair]

Thank you :D

[@InnovativeSustainableSolutions]

LOL! "Armchair expert Nikolas". Damn, that's good, I'm stealing that one :)

[@famguyluvr]

Could I tie the 12v into a constant supply in the fuse box using a fuse tap?

[@DalasEVRepair]

Sure!

[@dougabbott8261]

A real good enjoyable vid. You know it is good when you watch the whole thing and you do not even own a Leaf. Instead of cutting into the OBD 2 wiring , what about running the wire to the fuse box and using a fuse tap? The owner must love the new range. Could you make it a business upgrading old Leafs? Looks promising.

[@DalasEVRepair]

Yes, running a fuse tap from the fusebox is also a great option! I am working on making it a business ;)

[@dougabbott8261]

@@DalasEVRepair We get a lot of these first generation Leafs being imported to Canada from California ,etc and although they have very little mileage on them the combination of the heat and fast charging damages the battery. After upgrading the battery as you do the vehicle will last for ????? and with such low mileage on them they are like new.Good luck with your business.

[@joshuah56]

Do you know if the wiring on a 2015 is the same as the wiring on the 2011 - 2013 you showed here? I am looking to do this setup with the 2 port you provided and want to make sure it is the same.

[@DalasEVRepair]

It is not. See this older video for an example install on a 2015: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m33Gf4alZ7uhbLc

[@joshuah56]

@@DalasEVRepair Thank you so much for this information, I really love it when we have amazing people out there making great content like this.

[@InnovativeSustainableSolutions]

You made the video I nagged you for! Thanks and congrats on getting monetized man (watch out for mid-roll adds, KZbin will bug sometimes and drop them every 2 min in the video, which can turn people off) . I can't wait to install the two bridges I got from you, quick question: The CAN-bridges you sell, can you install them right out of the box and program them later? Or do they HAVE to be programmed by the purchaser before they can be installed? Thanks man, p.s. Hackaday did an article on you that poped up in my news feed. Your gettin some international news coverage :)

[@DalasEVRepair]

Thank you, lots of people have asked about this :) So handy to just have a video to link to for any installation questions. PM me for more info on your CAN-bridge situation!

[@DavitoDaveeni]

Thats great, but with a 2 port bridge the wiring colors are different. Question is the Can-1L & 1H I assume this gets connected to the lower side but does it matter which wire gets connected to the low side or are the wires reversible and the same would aply to the 2L&2H side?

[@DavitoDaveeni]

Never Mind I found the wiring Diagram... Thank you your a BIG Help!

[@asiriuniversalmindtvyoutub6828]

hellow dala`s how can buy can bridge ?are there in alliexpress?

[@vanekruss]

Next time if autostripper don't want to strip try to press on the top of fixing part (not cutting part) of the pliers by finger and strip. It helped me much times.

[@davidjonsson5950]

Thank you very much for all the work and information that you are sharing. I have a newer leaf and need to connect the CAN bridge to the left of the steering wheel that you have showed in another video. I am uncertain which side of the cables in the car that goes to the battery, can you explain this? I also like to ask if the 3D file for the case can be find for free or if it is your design, will consider sharing it?

[@DalasEVRepair]

I will do a separate guide video for the newer AZE0 model. You can check my previous video where I show a completed CAN-bridge install on an AZE0. My software autodetects the orientation of CAN1/2, it doesn't really matter :) The 3d-case is specific to my latest own version of the CAN-bridge (bit thicker than Muxsans design), but I can upload it to github soon. Won't be useful if you haven't purchased a bridge from me though!

[@notmyname6452]

Hi, has this process changed much over the years? Have a 3 bar (hah) gen1 leaf and would love to breathe new life into it. Getting a bit lost in all the videos I’ve come across. The can bridges have come down in cost quite a bit right?

[@DalasEVRepair]

Read the wiki! github.com/dalathegreat/Nissan-LEAF-Battery-Upgrade/wiki

[@xboxice2005]

nice :) wish we had this here in Australia

[@jstroudbigjim]

dala, do i have to upgrade any software on the car computer after i install the can bridge?

[@DalasEVRepair]

Nope!

[@jestronixhanderson9898]

Daniel, I wanted to ask you is there a way that the can bus can turn off the reverse beeps inside the cabin ? I have disabled the external via leafspy, I have a very long driveway in reverse and often have to sit for ages till the traffic is clear. Drives me mad !

[@DalasEVRepair]

Not that I know of!

[@jestronixhanderson9898]

Daniel Öster - if you work that one out I will buy what ever dongle I have to :) I wonder if the reverse noise is its own tweeter, I might rip it out :)

[@caserio323]

hi wear i can get the bridge por any links i got a 2013 leaf will like to add a 2018 leaf battery pack can i used for that? or what is recommended? grate video

[@DalasEVRepair]

Here's a link dalasevrepair.fi/can-bridges/

[@asiriuniversalmindtvyoutub6828]

can bridge cable how can i buy please?

[@TheOnlyJizz]

Hi Dala, another great video. I have a CAN bridge installed in my eNV200 40kWh by Emile when they did my underslung 20kWh range extender. Aside from the battery pairing what other functions can be achieved? I'd really like some way to manually switch on the battery cooling rather than having to wait for the van to be charging, is this possible?

[@DalasEVRepair]

Yes it is possible to force cooling on, but it will cool the cabin at the same time. Get in touch with Muxsan and ask, I can't offer any firmware solutions for you, they would overwrite the muxsan range-extender bits 😅

[@tiandechen5123]

Great job. You're awesome. Can't wait to share this video with my LEAF-Owner friends. Would you mind if I translate it into and add a subtitle with Chinese(Mandarin)? Also, I hope to be allowed to repost this video on a major video website in mainland China so that more people can watch it within the GFW.

[@DalasEVRepair]

Yeah go ahead! 😁

[@tiandechen5123]

@@DalasEVRepair 感谢：）Thank you.

[@M1kke78]

Superb video. Will this also affect the chademo charging speed?

[@DalasEVRepair]

Yes, the vehicle will be able to sustain 50kW charging speed for much longer after getting the bigger battery :)

[@aeisenberg6882]

Hi! Where did you buy the CAN bridge? Thanks

[@DalasEVRepair]

dalasevrepair.fi/can-bridges/

[@mfherreradi]

HI Dala, thanks for the tutorial! Just one comment/question about the ground connection: Because of road vibration, the bolt can get loose and causing the clamp to disconnect? If that is the case, should be better to connect ground by soldering to a proper vehicle ground cable?

[@DalasEVRepair]

Yes, other methods to ground the wire can be used. And if you are worried about the nut vibrating loose, threadlocker is always an option!

[@yannismavrogiannidis583]

Hello i purchase an 2011 first gen Nissan Leaf. Can you provide a 40 KWh battery and all the necessary part for the upgrade?

[@DalasEVRepair]

Battery, no. Necessary parts, yes!

[@yannismavrogiannidis583]

@@DalasEVRepair what is the price for the parts?

[@yannismavrogiannidis583]

can you point me where i can find a battery?

[@DalasEVRepair]

Prices listed on the website www.dalasevrepair.fi For battery searching, look at scrapyards in/near your country

[@jestronixhanderson9898]

Hi Daniel, little bit off topic, but I wanted to ask you your thoughts on using a wall timer for slow charging? On and off ? I was worried about rush current or some damage ?

[@DalasEVRepair]

Yeah generally not advised, those tiny wall timers are often not designed to handle 2kW of power going on/off

[@jestronixhanderson9898]

Daniel Öster thank you , I run only 1350w and already on wall timer, but it’s only used to turn it off while I’m away in the day. But I have no load when I switch it on, just wondering if the leaf it self doesn’t like it?

[@DalasEVRepair]

@@jestronixhanderson9898 if no load, that is perfectly fine!

[@Rufresh]

A good craftsman

[@dazt103]

This is brilliant. You make it look so easy. 👍 How much are CAN bridges to buy ?

[@DalasEVRepair]

Available here dalasevrepair.fi/can-bridges/

[@antonioromeshnanayakkara4234]

Hi dala.. Can I know wether after installing THE CAN bridge is the range really extended.?My 2012 ZE0 has 6 battery bars. And runs 80-100 without ac. Does this actually worth.?

[@DalasEVRepair]

No, the car also got a 40kWh battery installed before I mounted the CAN-bridge. The purpose of the CAN bridge is to make the older vehicle understand the newer communication that the new battery sends out.

[@antonioromeshnanayakkara4234]

@@DalasEVRepair OH I see. Thank you dala.. 👍

[@antonioromeshnanayakkara4234]

@@DalasEVRepair do 30Kw battery ship to SRI LANKA?? if so can get more details..

[@antonioromeshnanayakkara4234]

@@DalasEVRepair most people in Sri lanka is facing a problem with their leaf batteries..

[@DalasEVRepair]

No sorry I don't ship batteries, quite the shortage here also!

[@TheHauttis]

hyvä selkeä video.

[@tarassu]

What about 2014 Leaf?

[@DalasEVRepair]

Same procedure, bit different location, here is an older video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m33Gf4alZ7uhbLc

[@АндрійЛазутчик]

Where can I buy or order such an adapter. I'm from Ukraine!

[@advancecaraudio8426]

how to buy this unit

[@kamalof09]

😍😍😍😍😍😉

[@Rufresh]

price?

[@jagathwttasingha1099]

Thank you very much Mr. Daniel, your explanation please let us where can buy CAN-Bridge? also if you can explain how to make CAN-Bridge by our self, relay good .... Secondly may I know need to be upgraded software After install CAN-Bridge

[@DalasEVRepair]

CAN-bridge is completely open source, here is the link to the author: www.tindie.com/products/muxsan/can-mitm-bridge-3-port-rev-25/ My version with pre-flashed software: dalasevrepair.fi/can-bridges/

[@MrNagafen]

I so want to do a 40 kWh upgrade to my -15. I have to find a battery somehow ;)

[@DalasEVRepair]

Start checking in on all nearby scrapyards!

[@bdeithrick]

Can I come over an learn how to do this and work for you in leu

[@arnaudboursier]

My ZE0 30kWh battery is currently leaking (DTC error >P0AA6-00 0B EV/HEV Hybrid Batt Volt Sys Isolation EVC-157) which prevents it to start and to charge. Considering its SOH (62%), I envision to replace it by a 40kWh. Thanks to Dala (the great!) I can envision this upgrade. Question : I have acquired the 2-port CAN bridge and I would like to load the software on it. I don't have a ST-Link V2 but I have access to J-Link debuggers. Can I load the software using it (I guess so) ? Which file(s) should I load, which order?.. I'm an electrical engineer but a complete dummy in (embedded) software. I just understand and can follow instructions in this field... Thanks.

[@DalasEVRepair]

Sorry I have no clue. I recommend getting the STlink, it is only 5€.

[@arnaudboursier]

Hi Dala. I finally found a ST-Link V2 and managed to flash the 2-port CAN bridge. I went through most of your well done videos about battery upgrade. As mentionned above, I plan to upgrade a 30kWh ZE0 from 2016 with a recent ZE1 40kWh battery. Apart from the instructions on how to safely secure the batteries before the operation and do the mechanical swap, If I understand well, I only need to insert the 2-port CAN bridge loaded with your magic firmware in the battery CAN bus, right? (no problem, I completely master this part). Is there any operation I need to do once everything is assembled and connected back ? Any video I may have missed? Thanks a lot.

[@DalasEVRepair]

@@arnaudboursier That is correct, plus pairing with Leafspy to clear P3102. All in the Wiki! github.com/dalathegreat/Nissan-LEAF-Battery-Upgrade/wiki

[@electricwhirl5175]

The battery at 55k was already dead?

[@DalasEVRepair]

USA import from sunny California! Battery was cooked! 😅

[@nikolaoscharalampidis3143]

You should watch yourself some videos how to treat cables...the idea and your guidance is good but the execution is really bad... professionals don't work like that!

[@DalasEVRepair]

Yes, good feedback! I rather work with software compared to hardware 😅

[@ev-olution8597]

Can you explain bit more? I have worked on rally vehicles, access platforms, normal vehicles. And seen terrible things done by so called "certified professionals". The only things that I would have done differently are, heat shrinks like to be heated from both sides for a proper seal, also I like glue lined ones. And I would used some conduit or cloth tape on new wiring loom just for extra protection. But that's only my preferences and I can't see anything wrong done by Dala. His wiring done outlast the vehicle anyway. So, Nikolaos, please explain what should have been done differently so we can all learn :)

[@InnovativeSustainableSolutions]

@@ev-olution8597 He's just hating. The work here is fine.

[@sebastienlemay6120]

The wiring here is fine, can't see why it wouldn't last.