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

[@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

[@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 👍🍻

[@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 👍🤓👍

[@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 🤞

[@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 👍🤓👍

[@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!👍🤓👍

[@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 👍

[@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😉

[@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 👍🤓👍

[@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

[@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 👍

[@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 👍🤓👍

[@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 🙏

[@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 👍

[@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 ...

[@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 👍😊👍

[@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

[@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 🤞

[@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 🤓🍻

[@oldskoolraverhull]

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

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Brilliant 👍🤓👍

[@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

[@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 👍

[@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 😂👍

[@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 👍😊👍

[@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 😂😂😂😂

[@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

[@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 👍🍻👍

[@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?

[@oneeyedphotographer]

I have been researching these things since I laundered mine. With key in lock, you can open or lock the front (one operation of the key) or front and back (two operations). No battery required. The battery is required to operate remote locking/unlocking. Key operation as above is a workaround. The transducer is a separate solid state device, does not require battery. After laundering, water leaked out. After much flicking, I verified water was still inside by pressing buttons and observed water came out. I repeated this until water no longer came out. I think put it in my slow cooker, on "keep it warm" for some hours. After this, remote locking still does not work. However, the transducer does, and I can start the engine once again. Running the engine for 20 minutes did not recharge the battery, it's had a second session in the slow cooker since then. I'll go for a drive later, and see what happens. I expect to have to buy another key, I should regardless because I only only have the one.

[@oneeyedphotographer]

That didn't work and so I bought a replacement complete key assembly. Now, the new one doesn't work.... Do I have an induction charger?

[@bwye]

Mel.. you're a BLOODY GENIUS..🤓

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

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

[@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 🤞 👍

[@daniellloyd7394]

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

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You are absolutely welcome 👍🤓👍

[@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 🤙🤓

[@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 🚐

[@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 👍

[@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 🤞

[@jamesnesbit9771]

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

[@garychurchill8372]

Thanks mate tried today and it worked

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

@@garychurchill8372 brilliant 👍

[@markdodwell1811]

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

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Glad it helped👍🤓👍

[@buildingsolutions2874]

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

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You’re absolutely welcome 👍

[@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 👍

[@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!🤞

[@clarecadman5330]

Just google battery changing a Ford key............ you came up. I’m so going to try this and 🤞it works

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Good luck and thanks for the positive feedback really appreciated 👍

[@clarecadman5330]

Now to watch how to convert a camper van ....... girl power !!! Only wish I had the skills..... a girl can dream

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

@@clarecadman5330 you can do it lots of resources on line keep it simple and safe don’t get carried away with all the must have videos start with basic seat up and build it up from there 👍

[@clarecadman5330]

@@BigVanSmallWorld you haven’t seen my diy skills 😂 I’d love to tour around uk with my little dogs. Hopefully one day

[@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 🤞

[@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

[@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

[@trevorbryan9268]

After going to the locksmith and being told he can't replace the battery. I didn't realise it was rechargeable battery until I see this video. I started vehicle and left it running for 20 minutes then the key work perfectly.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Fantastic I’m glad that my videos helped you 👍

[@daniellekelly1989]

Spot on same problem here bro have key in engin now

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Good luck with the key 🤞👍

[@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 🤞

[@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 🤞

[@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 👍🤓👍

[@roxenabernardi8799]

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

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

No problem 👍

[@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 👍😊👍

[@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 🤞👍

[@Songs-vy7qu]

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

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hopefully it’s helpful to you 👍

[@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 👍

[@johnward1281]

USEFUL TIP, I have a Transit Jumbo Mk7, when my (Blue Key) battery was flat, I went out in another mk7 transit van (Blue Key) van, my van key was in my pocket, when i got back the key battery was charged from the other van, Even tho the key was in my pocket. I think Any Blue Key Transit Mk7 or even a (Blue Key) Transit Connect will do the same thing,

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Interesting

[@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 👍

[@elfredcarr2419]

yes thanks so much i will try tonight top fix my key I too go a quote for over £300.00 ! thanks so much

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Good luck with it please let me know if it works for you 👍😊👍

[@AngePro1]

Hope it works, just left it on it, will reply if it worked for me, putted the buttons on top of the point where the toothbrush slides in hope it works!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Good luck 🤞

[@tonydjapple]

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

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Your absolutely welcome good luck with it 🤞🤞

[@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 😂

[@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 👍

[@timmccall9994]

necessity is the mother of invention, again.

[@kefl298]

i get same problem with my ford jumbo,i now go start it every day as my key if not charged has a job to open the door manualy,but after fiddling a bit it dos open,i took my key apart and resoldered a new battery and bought spares,plus the blue plastic bits.ebay to the rescue,

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

keflol hill brilliant well done 👍🤓🤙

[@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

[@mv7110]

I'm in the same situation now. Currently got my mk7 key on the wireless charger Fingers crossed 🤞😅

[@mv7110]

Just an update. It wasn't my key, it was my aux battery that was nailed 😅

[@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 👍😊👍

[@DJRustla]

Currently got my key strapped to a toothbrush charger with an elastic band, hoping for the best

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Good luck 🤞

[@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 👍

[@catvando3209]

Had a similar problem with my Ford transit key fob battery and I got a new battery installed it carefully and hey presto it worked for about two weeks. I had a dodgy battery so got another one and started carefully unsoldering the knackered only for one very thin wire to stick to the battery and get pulled out as I removed the battery. Now got no remote fob and having to use the key lock to manually open the van. New replacement fob is a bit pricey so it will have to wait until I can save some pounds.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Stephen waugh Oh No that’s a real shame well done for trying though 🤙🤓

[@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 🤓👍🍻

[@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

[@nginmumbetse7894]

Thanks for this. Looking at the fob's pcb, there seems to be an inductive pickup coil located such that it's behind a little 'bobble' in the plastic at the front of the blue part of the key, pointing forwards, parralel with the way the key blade points. I'm guessing this raised bump on the front of the removed blue fob part, probably wants to be held straight in line with, and as close as possible to, the toothbrush charger's own 'bobble' to get the maximum induction going..

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you I’ll pin this to the top it may help others 👍🍻

[@nginmumbetse7894]

Pic of the pcb here > www.theblackdiamondsband.co.uk/Keyecu-3-Button-433MHz-4D63-Chip-Remote-Key-Fob-for-Ford-Transit-WM-VM-2006-2007-2008-2009-2010-2011-2012-2013-2014-ampFO21-Car-Key-p-11466.html

[@nginmumbetse7894]

And some idea of one toothbrush charger's internal arrangement here > vintageteardown.com/teardown/philips-sonicare/

[@nginmumbetse7894]

I gave it a good try.. In the end though it turned out the battery in my fob was past it's useful life and wouldn't have charged no matter what. I bought a new shell and battery on ebay www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Transit-MK7-Blue-Key-Fob-Case-Remote-Battery-VL2330-Switches-Repair-Kit-DC/283505960609?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 With the new battery soldered in, everything was immediately hunky dory straight off - but maybe I was lucky the battery came pre-charged. The toothbrush method might still be really useful if someone solders in a replacement battery that doesn't come fully charged!

[@andrewarmstrong1017]

Exactly the same problem... Got the two keys by the toothbrush charger for the night... Worth a try... I've been getting in the driver door and climbing over the seats to get in the back...

[@rewfisher1]

Your a genius Mel, talk about having a light bulb moment, bloody brilliant 😎 It's worth looking into lock security for Ford Transit locks. You can buy these outer stainless steel Very nicely made discs, to prevent the easy entry of a screwdriver and opening the door. Another tool used for entry is a Tibbe key. Sold from our friends from China for around £8 and demonstrated on KZbin how to use. ( Very handy for criminals ). When all lined up, all the numbers on the Tibbe key are in fact the code needed to get a new key cut.

[@paolahavill2707]

Thanks so much for the hope, I will try... But I saw these available to buy on the internet - has anyone else bought them and tried to change them over from the old? Does that work?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You’re absolutely welcome good luck 🤞

[@stuarthaysom763]

The problem is the new one will need recoding. You could always replace the battery in the old one but it a delicate operation and involves unsoldering the old battery and soldering in a new one.

[@JamesBrook-sk9po]

As I send this message I am charging this key with my toothbrush charger. Thanks

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Good luck 🤞 if it don’t work try a phone induction charger 👍

[@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

[@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!

[@charliebaker7270]

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

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Elastic band and moved it around evenly

[@philreeves7361]

A blob of blu tak did it for me, Cheers Mel.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Brilliant merry Christmas

[@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 👍😊👍

[@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

[@mykefoard]

You have just saved my sanity 😊

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Good to know 😊👍

[@whu58]

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

[@Mike_007.5]

The angle of the dangle of course lol!!!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I just kept moving it around during the day 🤙🤓

[@TomMac1]

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

[@fulmaris33]

Worth subscribing just for that gem.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

thank you

[@IngridsVanlife]

Thank you so much!! Haha I have the exact same key and fortunately I also have an electric toothbrush, so let’s give this a try!😎

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Good luck 🤞 do let us know how you get on 👍😊👍

[@fairuzfairuz1472]

Did it worked? And how did you put the key on the toothbrush charger? Thx

[@MichaelofEngland]

The first turn of the key in the barrel unlocks the front doors, a second turn of the key unlocks the back and side doors. I know because on my transit Mk7 it only holds its charge for one use - so I have to unlock it manually like this till I can get it fixed!

[@mobileupload4374]

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

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

MobileUpload thank you 😊👍

[@paulsanderson9027]

Fast forward to 7.20 ...

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Sorry about that 😂👍

[@clarke7421]

i put an elastic band round the base of the toothbrush itself then add the key then put the whole thing on the charging base

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Nice 👍

[@Xircom10]

Freaking awesome..... my spare key is now working

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

That’s fantastic please it helped you thank you for taking the time to comment 👍😊👍

[@liamlancaster8168]

Just put mine on the toothbrush charger. Will let you know how I get on

[@liamlancaster8168]

Even if it doesn't work you got a like and a new subscriber

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Good luck 🤞 and thanks for the support really appreciated 👍

[@johnhgreenwood247]

Great video...very funny guy...I have the same problem with my 2010 Ford Transit motorhome After my last trip I parked the driver side hard up against the fence to give me room to walk past the van on the passenger side...meaning I cant access the manual key lock on the drivers door..and my key battery is flat I couldn't believe Ford would would design such a stupid idea of only charging the key battery by driving the van...the designer obviously doesn't have a Ford Transit Motorhome Anyhow, after googling for days I finally came across your video...phew!...cant wait to try it...Thanks Mel

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Good luck with it I really hope it works for you 👍🤓

[@johnhgreenwood247]

@@BigVanSmallWorld ...Didnt work Mel....I positioned the key on top of the toothbrush base...key face up ...not sure what to do next...maybe key face down...I'll try that

[@johnhgreenwood247]

Ok...last try...this time I positioned the metal part of the key onto the toothbrush charging base...thinking that is the part that goes into the ignition...left it overnight...tried it this morning...nothing...oh well...maybe I just break a window...or buy a new key from Ford..not sure which is cheapest