How To Charge Ford Blue Key Avoiding Changing Battery

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

If this worked for you and you would like to buy me a coffee that would be really appreciated www.buymeacoffee.com/BigVanSmalWorld

[@luckymushroom5282]

Hey Mel ... thank you so much! I was desperate with the key not working after some weeks in winter, when the van wasn`t in use. Bought a battery ... watched many youtube videos ... thought I`d have to sold in a new battery ... not to mention to programm the key then again. You saved me from destroying the Key, man! Thank you. 5 minutes on the toothbrush charger, and it worked!!! Wow, what a hack! Thank you. Your coffee will be really big! PS: Our van looks about the same insinde ... an we have the same toothbrush.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

That’s fantastic I’m so pleased it worked for you. Thank you so much for the coffee really appreciate that 👍🍻

[@fraggle69]

That was a no way moment that actually works. 5min on the wireless charger and yeah, remote lock and unlock working well. What a hack 😊

[@mikehope2708]

This is just what I needed to hear. Got myself a cheap 07 plate transit a few months ago with the manual lock on the driver's door knackered so only entry into the cab via the central locking on the blue key. Was working fine up until last week when it took a few minutes of constant pressing of the unlock button, got a battery to replace it to find it impossible to open the case so went to good old KZbin and came across this video. £8 wireless charger from Amazon and 2 hours charge later I was able to unlock from down the street. Thanks Mel, top man, top video.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

That’s brilliant thanks for letting me know could you let me know what charger you got so I can pass it on to others cheers 🍻

[@mikehope2708]

@@BigVanSmallWorld OneCut Upgrade Wireless Charger, Charge Stand for iPhone 11, 11 Pro, Max, XR, Xs Max, XS, X, 8, 8 Plus, 10W Fast-Charging for Galaxy S10 S9 S8, Note 10 Note 9 & More (Black)

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I’ll look it up and put a link for others to see thank you really appreciated 👍👍

[@clairetatton5636]

Thank you so much! My fella went out to his van last night and couldn’t get in it. Googled. Found your clip. Tried it. This morning he is back in his van. The toothbrush charger worked. I am now the best thing since sliced bread and he is a happy chap! X

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

That’s brilliant so nice to hear it worked for you and ya fella. If you would like to help me and others then please feel free to share on social media FB etc 👍🤓👍

[@nexpro6985]

If you turn the key clockwise twice the back door unlocks. Insert key turn clockwise to unlock driver door. Release then turn clockwise again. You should hear the rear door unlock. Works on my MK7.

[@ianbirkinhead4103]

Thanks, I appreciated your comment, helped me heaps

[@radiaitor]

Thanks for the info.....Just come back from holiday 10 weeks, no response from the key,followed your info and Yes it worked...Once again, thank you .

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Glad it helped 👍🤓👍

[@larselm-fich7637]

I NEVER left a public message on a KZbin video, but you deserve a BIG BIG hug (sorry in these COVID-19 times). You just saved our holiday in the French Alps, because I happened to have a iPhone10 cordless charger - and VUPTI the bloody car started !!! SO THANKS MATE

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

That’s brilliant thank you for taking the time to comment and good luck with the rest of your holiday 👍🤓👍

[@RobertManklow]

Solved our problem, so glad we saw your post and saved us £300

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

That’s great news it’s always nice when I hear this video as helped someone 👍🤓👍

[@ianbrown7548]

Hey, Hi from New Zealand. I had a Duff Key, tried your method, and it WORKED. Cheers. Now when Lockdown here is over, back on the road for us

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hello that’s fantastic thanks for letting me know stay safe 👍🤓👍

[@fookityeah2686]

Tried mine last night left on top of charger and today it all works great. thank you.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Brilliant 👍😊👍

[@lizzy5243]

Just used this overnight with my dad's van keys, worked perfectly with the Toothbrush charger. Thank you

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Glad it helped!👍🤓👍

[@biomed2560]

That's great BUT what was the final position of the key relative to the charger which was successful? You tried lots of configurations but which one worked?

[@thevictorianworkshop8660]

It only bloody works 😊😊 the only trouble is when I use my tooth brush the van opens lol only joking your a star

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

The Victorian workshop Hahaha that’s brilliant pleased it worked for you 👍🤓👍

[@staceysteele9014]

The Victorian workshop hahhahahahahaha

[@Tayls-tn2ux]

You sir are a bloody genius. Funnily enough not only do i have the exact same van and key as you, but also the exact same toothbrush 🤣

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Brilliant 👍😂👍good luck 👍

[@madt1008]

Never thought I’d be doing this 😂Got my key on charge right now. Using one of the circular phone chargers. I’ll get back to you how it goes 😂😂😂 legend for this mate

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Good luck buddy hope it works out for you 👍

[@madt1008]

@@BigVanSmallWorld nope it didn’t work 😂😂😂 don’t think I have a rechargeable one. The battery housing had been opened so I assume they’d put a non rechargeable one in. Good video none the less. Thanks

[@richardashton4805]

thought this was a load of old tosh, but the jokes on me, I had a charging pad so i thought id try it, OMG IT WORKED, Thank you Mel you just saved me £300

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You’re absolutely welcome 😂👍

[@irfancinpir]

I ve tried today and it did worked, thanks. The rigth position is buttons are down, ford logo is up. Key is pointing out, chain hole is towards charger cable.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Irfan Cinpir thank you for your positive feedback I’m sure others will find this useful 👍🤓👍

[@0TanTanTheManMan0]

Came looking for correct position on toothbrush charger, many thanks 🙏

[@0TanTanTheManMan0]

@@BigVanSmallWorld thanks for the video got my 🤞

[@jamesdiver2183]

Do you need to charge it with the toothbrush holder regularly or just the once.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

The key should take a charge from the ignition when the engine is running its only when your parked up for couple of days without running the engine that the old keys are going flat hope this helps

[@bwye]

Mel.. you're a BLOODY GENIUS..🤓

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Chris Bwye thank you I have my moments 😂😂🤓🤙

[@johnlewin5277]

Btilliant I will try this! But which way did you finally put the key in relation to the charger to get charged?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I moved it around during the day and night good luck have a look through the comments it’s worked for lots of people hopefully it works for you too 🤞👍

[@flybobbie1449]

Tried wedging the electric tooth brush into the ignition...it might work?

[@gardenweld]

Bluetooth 😬

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hahaha ya killing me I’m pinning this to the top 😂😂😂😂

[@sharonlemarinel6545]

Fabulous. I'm just having the same problem. I'm going to try this now. Fingers crossed. The lock on rhe passenger door needs looked at as it only opens from inside but at least ill be able to use buttons to open the rest as I was having a hard time getting anything but the drivers door open!!!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Good luck i hope it works for you 🤞

[@sarahwebmany5d00pp3]

Great news to my ears pal. Just bought 62 plate transit and you guessed fob is dead. Thanks for sharing pal I'm now gonna try your method of madness and save a few quid .thanks pall . Scott.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Good luck while it works for you 👍😊👍

[@Songs-vy7qu]

Haaa!!! What a great vid..I was trying to change the battery too..

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hopefully it’s helpful to you 👍

[@joahsprenger]

Hi, youre awesome! Used a phone charger that lights up when its charging, took some fiddling but got it on the right spot in the ens, thanks heaps

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

That’s fantastic well done glad to hear it worked for you 👍

[@garychurchill8372]

Thanks mate tried today and it worked

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

@@garychurchill8372 brilliant 👍

[@brianalder2234]

Many thanks ! Have spent the £300 on a new key and it lasted 6 months had it replaced ( free ) and it's done it again ! Bought a piece of furniture with an induction charger built in (glass topped sideboard ) but don't have the £1500.00 phone to use it ! Will try it tonight when my Van's back from mot 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Please do let me know what happens 👍

[@ahmedinlegese6061]

Hi Thanks for your video, I have kind a similar situation,mine car key,do open the car doors manually but button don't work.key was dropped once and small kiosk place (key and shoe repair place)told me battery is dead and needs new one and I said ok,but one day after replacing battery is dead again. Just don't know what to do now.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Good luck hope you get it sorted out soon 🤞

[@royharkins7066]

And their was I too, van not started for a year ! Same problem BUT MY SPARE, that’s been in tool box for 5 yrs worked !!!yikes it was a glorious moment, mines a mk 7 btw , and I am looking for my lecy tooth brush RIGHT NOW , well done mate

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

That’s amazing well done 👍

[@AndyMatrix]

can i have the charging position it did work please? I have only one key, if the alarm goes off. what should i do? witch fuse should i removed? Thanks

[@paulnixon9210]

Awesome I’m trying this now,, just brought a van , door lock mashed, Tibby key was used but broke, they put the corner window on the floor, just took it out, So had access , managed to dig broke key out, so charging my fob over night, and will post up date in the morning,,, cheers mate,, I’ve subscribed ....

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you I really appreciate your support good luck with the key try using a rubber band to hold it to the charger it may take 24 hours tho 👍

[@paulnixon9210]

It’s still charging, costs nothing to keep trying lol... no rush ...

[@bazmccubbin7935]

Went out this morning to fetch my wife from work, van (transit tourneo mk7) unlocked as normal with the button jumped in turned the key and nothing!!! No dash lights nothing. So came in to search for possible causes on internet and came across this video. So popped key on my Apple Watch charger for an hour just to see if this would work before I went any further. Well ladies and gentlemen it actually worked and would like to thank you for saving me a hole heap of money and time. You sir are a legend. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

That’s brilliant buddy so pleased you found my little video and that it helped you please help me and subscribe to my channel thank you 🙏

[@bazmccubbin7935]

Consider it done 👍🏻

[@thebossman80s]

@@bazmccubbin7935how long did the key last before it went flat again?

[@bazmccubbin7935]

@@thebossman80s The problem came back a few days after and it turned out to be an ignition relay.

[@thebossman80s]

@@bazmccubbin7935 a relay that supposed to send charge to the key when inserted?

[@andyspe7274]

had same problem, I went down tthe route of new keys/ ignition barrel (orig wasn't good)WITHOUT the charging battery, (can buy normal ones) also keys do split, where the black/grey top meets the blue body there is (well on mine anyways) a small slot, small screwdriver and slide blue part away. Great channel, thanks

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 🙏

[@oldskoolraverhull]

Wow this really works. Your a genius. Left key sat on toothbrush charger overnight. Works a treat 💪👍👌

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Brilliant 👍🤓👍

[@Andy-se4sl]

Cheers Mell!! Valuable info!! Love how you describe stuff so I can actually understand 👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You’re welcome hope it works for you 🤞

[@charliebaker7270]

So...... HOW did you place the key? Thank you for sharing

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Elastic band and moved it around evenly

[@alexandrathorpe998]

Well Mel I've just been sat here trying to open my key fob. Decided to seek advice from the oracle google and found your video. I'm now taping my key to my toothbrush charger. Thanks for the informative story.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you and good luck 🤞 hope it works for you if not try a phone induction charger they work really well to so I’m told 👍

[@mugabenkunda9205]

You've saved me a lot of stress and money 💰. Thank you so much. 20min charging was enough to get me going. Will top it up overnight.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

That’s good news well done and thanks for letting me know I’m so pleased that it’s working for so many people 👍🍻👍

[@grolfe3210]

Worked for me. It did not seem to charge with the key balanced on top of the toothbrush charger but it did work with the charger sitting on top of the key. Van was parked next to a wall on drivers side so could not get to lock.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Oh that was lucky then 👍🤓👍

[@leshopkins9451]

Didn't work for me

[@markdodwell1811]

Thank you so much, I used my toothbrush charger and it worked 👍👍👍🤓 perfect and back in my van

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Glad it helped👍🤓👍

[@norinrab]

I love you, I had the same problem and tried it, I hung the key over the charger on a piece of string overnight, IT WORKED

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Brilliant I’m pleased it worked for you 🤓🍻

[@daniellloyd7394]

Omg it only bloody works I put the charger on top of the key over night thanks pal 🤟🏻

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You are absolutely welcome 👍🤓👍

[@junkstamix3052]

Now I understand why you have been grinning from the start. I can't wait to try this at work lol

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Oh it works look at the comments on this video some people say I’m a genius lol 😂

[@hellyg5422]

Hi!! This video might save my sanity!! My key is currently balanced on the top of that little spike on the top of the charger…will this be enough? Or should it be sideways on the dock?! Gosh I hope this works!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I moved my key around and tried different positions every couple of hours it worked out fine but since making this video I’ve found phone induction chargers work perfectly good luck hope it helps save you 👍

[@FastLegs22]

Hi I have the same problem! I’ve tried everything. How many times did you try to charge it. Any help info would be great. Cheers.

[@FastLegs22]

I’ve also had the AA out and they have failed. I’ve tried to recharge it with a toothbrush charger. Phone charger and watch charger! No joy.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Chris Fulcher hi maybe the problem isn’t your key ?

[@FastLegs22]

Mel’s Van World tried everything! Can get a wire to the leaver inside but it’s deadlocked! And like yours the manual key is damaged! I’ve got the key on a phone charger pad as we speak! It’s been standing so not been charging! Bloody fords! Thanks anyway for getting back to me.

[@mattmatt5956]

Fantastic! Well done mate excellent vid!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You are absolutely welcome

[@mattmatt5956]

I love the thinkin outside the box s@€t I'm a mechanical enginee,r truck driver,,fabricator welder, electrician with ADHD and aspergers and just have to fix the world arround me I can't stop. I also believe in helping and bigging people up in any way I can ,you never know a kind word imparted may just lift some one up enough to help them out of doom n gloom # kindness is strength!

[@marcina.1269]

Dear Sir, I bought to you a coffee, can you please kindly share a tip how does it work? Thank you in advance.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

How can I help you?

[@marcina.1269]

@@BigVanSmallWorldplease kindly advise how to position a key in the toothbrush charger or other charger, as you suggested.

[@chichivincent842]

You absolute legend thank you !!!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You’re absolutely welcome 🙏

[@smartfactorgardenmaintenan4831]

Hi can you remember what position the charger was balanced on the fob at ? Cheers ✌️

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I changed it around every now and then someone suggested in the comments to use an elastic band and it worked for them 👍

[@martinkenny3356]

How long roughly does it take to charge iv put my on a phone charger pad

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Should be ok in a couple of hours 👍

[@MN-tf4ek]

IT WORKS....OMG....you sir are a GENIUS :) AND I LOVE YOU LOL......We used a laggy band to secure the key fob to our electric toothbrush base...and after 3 hours it has done the trick, from standing in the living room to the van in the street....yup, it works....thank you sooooooooo much xxx

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I’m so pleased it worked for you thank you for letting me know I really appreciate your feedback and Love 😁👍🤓

[@shauns.random.adventures]

Can I ask please What was your position with laggy band

[@giovanialphonde9340]

hi guys , i`am just a guy who`s in to motor trade, and i also have trouble with my van, got a ford transit custom van mark 7 was trying to see why my central lock gone wrong so quick without notice, at the end i could open the door for one day i was search for every answer , check on youtube saw this man here talking about induction charger is a solution but apparently i don`t have anything with induction charger , but then i was thinking to get my key as i left it in my toolbox in the shade, thinking to get it as o got an idea loads of magnet in my tool box. so went there to pick up the phone , soon i try to open the key to check if i could clean or do smth with the battery , i just heard a click , guess what ? it was the key working coz the magnetfield i guess can resolve the problem. so guys try this and let me know don`t have any website , but leave a msg here perhaps thought i share that with you all big relief for me save 300 pound joke. or get me at giogiomusic must be raining on youtube . thanks .

[@10112505]

Hi guys mine got wet and now the central lockings not working will it recharge for me to do you think or is it fried

[@ilovethesun2244]

Ok can u show us exactly how u put the key on the toothbrush charge!?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Sorry I didn’t mention that

[@shamaskhan8939]

I haven’t tried it yet but will at some point today. Seems like it’s worked for a lot of people, and I’ve watched the ending of the video about 3 times. Can’t work out whether the upside down method wedged in between wood worked or whether you’re saying you changed it again after that to another position. Lol a lot of waffling! But thanks in advance

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I tryed it all different way round a friend of mine had the same problem and I used his phone charger it worked a charm 👍

[@Stewart1690Stewart]

Side note, just tried my old transit van key in the door of my newer transit and it opens it no problem, get a kill switch on the battery installed before your van wanders off in the night like mine did😉

[@charliebaker7270]

What part of the country are you at? Regards

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I’m in the cotswolds

[@pauldelamere]

Nice one so glad you posted this, I used my Apple Watch charger, it done the trick van opens starts and drives nice one buddy, I’m now going to check out your camper ideas as I intend on doing that as well 👏👏👏😁

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hay so please to hear it helped you out thanks for taking the time to comment 👍😊👍

[@pizzyp]

A true eureka moment 👏🙏🤯 You have saved me from a future headache, for that I Thank You 👍😎 New sub, so the first of many comments ✌️

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you for the positive message and subscribing really appreciate your encouragement and support 👍😊👍

[@MaTTy86-BG]

The places these keys have let me down 😂🙈 Thank you 👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You’re absolutely welcome 👍

[@dank5372]

Hi Can u tell me how to connect DCC50S 12V 50A DC-DC ON-BOARD BATTERY CHARGER WITH MPPT to a ignition with IGN cable as I have transit with smart alternator, grrrr.. I have seen previous video about about it.. thank u so much And great idea with the key charging!!!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Sorry I couldn’t help you

[@davebron4888]

Love it when things work like that,you need a rocking chair to sit on when telling these stories Mel,i half expected Ronnie Corbett to pop up and say get on with it lol,great job.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Haha that’s brilliant 🤓🤙🍻

[@jamesnesbit9771]

Give that guy Mel a cigar ..it works top man !!

[@edmundbesant0042]

Hi Mel, I am in a similar situation, in that I cannot use my key to unlock my campervan. I purchased an induction toothbrush charger and ‘charged’ it overnight. It didn’t work when I tried to unlock the van. Do you know of another way to gain access into my 2008 van? It is fitted with 2 batteries under the drivers seat, so using a battery charger under the bonnet will not work. I look forward to your comments. Many thanks.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hi if your engine battery’s have gone flat you can still charge them if you can get under the bonnet there is a live pole under a cover with a + on top it’s usually used to put jump leads on put your booster or charger pos on this and neg to the engine anywhere and you’re be golden 👍

[@TomMac1]

What side of the key did you charge it from? Was there a certain side or position the key charges in?

[@richardballinger517]

Nice one, I've just picked up a transit with the same problem but my pcb has damp/battery marks in it. battery measures ok and I cleaned the board so hopefully nothing else is dead and thanks to you I now know how to charge it.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You’re absolutely welcome good luck with the new van 🚐

[@mikejames5541]

Hi m8, just bought a 58 plate Ford transit and the key fob was dead, it won't open the van door so just stuck it on top of my Samsung phone wireless charger so hope it will work

[@mykefoard]

You have just saved my sanity 😊

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Good to know 😊👍

[@tonydjapple]

Thanks mate I have an iPhone induction charger trying it out now cheers

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Your absolutely welcome good luck with it 🤞🤞

[@roxenabernardi8799]

I tried this it actually works!!!!! Thanks mate 😂😂😂😂🎉

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

No problem 👍

[@myfanwythevan]

That's brilliant! We had a similar problem and quote from Ford but at least we could open the van via the driver's lock. We knew our auxiliary battery was shot but great news when we replaced both aux and starter battery the key fob was charged up again and has worked ever since! Happy days! 😁👍 Apparently, if your batteries are old, ours were probably original so 5 years, they stop charging the fob.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Myfanwy the Van thank you for sharing that’s really interesting 🤙🤓

[@morganpan7510]

You are a bloody star! Thank you so much for sharing. I’m gonna fiddle around with my toothbrush charger now! X

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You are absolutely welcome if you have a wireless phone charger that works too and is a lot easier good luck 🤞 hope it works for you 👍😊👍

[@valentiniorga9785]

Amazing... Realy works!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I’m pleased to hear 👍🤓👍

[@valentiniorga9785]

@@BigVanSmallWorld i charged on wireless charging pad from my smart phone. I believe the charging pad needs to be activated by the smart phone to works, cause i put the key on the pad and the phone on the top of the hey. Otherwise if i put only the key on the pad, the pad is not coming on whitout the phone and i don't know if is charging. Any way, great ideea! Thanks!

[@mobileupload4374]

This vid should get a lot of views mate. Well done great brainwave that

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

MobileUpload thank you 😊👍

[@craighey6074]

Charging my ford Key as I type on my new MUFC desk top charger. Let’s hope it works. Great info and very entertaining. Thank you.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you for your feedback good luck I hope it works out for you 👍🤓👍

[@adamciokowski9082]

when I watched this I gave like 5% of the chances, also not sure if I put it correctly.. but IT WoRked!!!! hard to believe but it does! around 60min on phone induction chargers, then around 2h in different positions on toothbrush charger. car started with no problem! many thanks ;)

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You’re absolutely welcome 👍😊👍

[@bonce121]

Thanks Mel for sharing this info.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You are absolutely welcome fingers crossed it works for you 🤞👍

[@davidhughes3880]

How in the end was the most successful position for the key to charge on the induction base you never actually clarified.was it on top side or underneath?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

David hughes i did start by balancing it on top and then actually put the charger on top of the key I keep moving during the day so can’t say for sure just know it worked sorry I couldn’t be more helpful 😐

[@paint5700]

Bought myself a 09 transit and was debating on buying a pair of new keys. Will definitely be trying this when I get home from work. Excellent idea 💡 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you and good luck 🤞

[@sailingoctopus1]

Tried this with two different electric toothbrush chargers and with two different keys. It didn't work, even after dismantling them and trying them in different positions, using a multi meter to check the voltage regularly. In the end, I used a bench power supply to charge them at 4.2V (as required for Lithium ion), which seems to have worked. Both batteries now reading 3.7V, as expected for lithium ion.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Well done I’m pleased you got them working 👍

[@ameinavan]

Ayyyee thanks 🥰

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I take it it worked for you 😂😊👍

[@johnbarker7261]

I'm going to try it- will have to buy an electric toothbrush first though (swore I'd never stoop so low as brought up to believe in hard work -elbow grease) :) Will give you my verdict!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hi no need to get a toothbrush just get a induction phone charger works well iv been told good luck 👍

[@keriduffy3348]

About to go an give it a try now. My alarm keeps going off, which could be low battery. luckily we have a contactless phone charger so I'll let you know how that goes!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Good luck 🤞 👍

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

Priceless 😂. Question is, is it worth buying another lock obviously a different key and keeping the key somewhere as a just in case.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Diesel Bushcraft hi yes I am looking into fixing it properly 🤓🤙

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

Hi Mel, not sure if you can do this or not but maybe an idea when you have finished your friends camper conversion. Is it possible to make a video about purchasing a Transit and what you look for and have found in your experience? Just an idea that’s all. Cheers

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Diesel Bushcraft that’s a brilliant idea 🤙🤓

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

I do have good ideas occasionally but they’re very taxing, will have to go to sleep for a while now 😂. Too many buying guides by experts out there and to be honest I’d rather hear experience from someone on the same level as me. Cheers

[@TheDizmyster]

Hi Mel. How wide and long is your bed in the van

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Dizzy Benno Hi my bed with ways across the van is 5.7 down the van back to front is 4.6 unmade with extended over the counter it’s 6.6 long Hope this helps 🤓🤙

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I will be doing a van tour soon I will include a demonstration of my bed for you if that’s any help 👍

[@lansdorf]

Saved my life 👍🍺

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You’re welcome 😇 👍

[@daniellekelly1989]

Spot on same problem here bro have key in engin now

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Good luck with the key 🤞👍

[@andrewjohnson3711]

This is awesome 👌

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I’m glad it helped you 👍

[@feckneddy]

Typed in keyfob charging and I'm here again ! WTF is it with the google algorithm and your channel

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Haha that’s brilliant thank you for letting me know my plan is working 👍😂👍

[@goodthief73]

If the battery is running low on the key would this effect the immobiliser? My key is still opening the door but seems a bit slower to on that. But nothing at all happening when I turn the ignition. The battery is fully charged. Just bought the van last month and it's been working fine but was lying for about two weeks. Looks like your channel will provide me with some much needed education! 😂 any advice greatly appreciated Mel. Tony.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

hello mate the battery will not affect the immobiliser the key has aTransponder its more likely the ignition switch have a look at my outher video good luck kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5a1f4uDet-hgpY

[@barrydonaldson]

That was inspired Mel! Kudos! What was the magic arrangement that got the charge into the key though?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Barry Donaldson Hi ya I don’t Know I just moved it around during the day I think as long as it’s touching it works 🤓🤙

[@saxilbyjoe4325]

That is an ingenious solution. Well done for discovering it. I have a question. Currently I'm looking at vans to buy to self convert and also will need to keep a car for some years I think. I therefore need to insure both. What's the best solution you and others have found to this, I'll only be driving one at once but would like to not start from nil no claims bonus on the second? Thanks in advance.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Saxilby Joe Hi thanks for watching and your positive message 👍 As for insurance I think you’ll find most people do have two policies one for car and one for camper sorry I can’t be much help on this 🤓🤙

[@saxilbyjoe4325]

Thank you - that helps 👍

[@sallyohalloran6650]

Wow might need that tip in the future! Just found your channel, loving your videos. Any idea after changing my transit engine battery now the coil light is flashing?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hi thank you for the positive message I’m really sorry I don’t know what has happened to your engine not without actually looking at it on person good luck with it hope you sort it out 🤞

[@sallyohalloran6650]

@@BigVanSmallWorld Hope you are doing better. Fingers crossed your back is recovering. Fingers crossed AA can pin point my van problem...need to start getting out and about 🤪

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

@@sallyohalloran6650 thank you I’m still in pain and busting to get out just like you and probably so many others good luck with your van I’ll keep my fingers crossed 🤞 🤞🤞

[@Aboutavan]

Hi Mel! I love your videos, it’s refreshing to find someone with such enthusiasm that’s creating a community benefitting everyone! Subscribed and checking your other videos! Have a great weekend, Adam.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you Adam really appreciate your positive feedback and support 🍻cheers 🤓🤙

[@fulmaris33]

Worth subscribing just for that gem.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

thank you

[@thebossman80s]

Talk about a eureka moment! Iv got mine on an Apple wireless charger right now! Fingers crossed

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hope it works out for you fingers crossed 🤞

[@jordonlenthall4885]

Great video mate , I'm going to do mine now , Which way did you place the key on the charger please , like buttons facing up , or buttons facing down on to the charger , cheers Jordon

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hello mate I just put it on the charger with an elastic band 👍🤓👍

[@jessescott8774]

Well done and thanks

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you hope it help you 🤞

[@dunster10]

Absolute legend pal worked great for me

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

That’s brilliant It’s always nice to know it’s helping people thanks for the positive feedback really appreciated 👍☺️👍

[@omarsaid3235]

Omg this place offered to replace and weld a new battery on for £35 thank god i found your video will subscribe

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

That’s brilliant really appreciate your support 🤓👍🍻

[@whu58]

Great information Mel, but what was the best position or angle to finally charge the key?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I just kept moving it around during the day 🤙🤓

[@brian44graham]

Great, I am going to try it tomorrow. I only just came across this problem today the car had been away for repair for about two weeks comes back. The key doesn’t work 😢

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Good luck!🤞