I cannot fix my iD3 because of this

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[@ched999uk]

Manufacturers continue to find ways to stop crashed vehicles being brought back on the road. Well done for taking us on the journey.

[@callumcurtis15]

So much for making environmentally friendly cars , when all they want you to do is throw it away after a minor crash .

[@edc1569]

Considering the way the press reacts to EVs it’s not surprising. They’d rather disconnect the pack and force you back to the dealer.

[@michaelgoode9555]

The exact same type of issues exist with fossil fuel cars in terms of how the manufacturers look for ways to make it as difficult as possible for people to repair their own vehicles. They also exist for mobile phones, televisions, washing machines, etc., etc., etc. There needs to be stronger and stricter "right to repair" legislation and corporations need to literally be put out of business if they refuse to comply. In the meantime we mortals depend upon folk like Paul and many many others who share their expertise for free on "teh choobs". Many thanks Paul.

[@realmusicreallife]

I fix washing machines and years ago if the drum went you could change the bearings and it could live on. Now they are sealed drums and no longer can change the bearings. Just shows its not just cars its everything you can buy pretty much

[@davidcoombe1811]

what this shows is there will be a lot of cars out there that are awkward to repair well done with the flog doing a great job

[@nicolasloiseau8971]

Thank-you Paul

[@lancpudn]

Hello, This ongoing VWE id3 project is one of the best & most interesting builds on the YT. Pretty soon there's going to be a lot more crashed BEV's that will need repairing by very clever chaps like your good self, It must be a big learning curve to get to grips with this new technology & I really look forward to your vids on this car. Thank you for explaining just how you go about repairing every piece of this jigsaw puzzle.

[@CarsForPaul]

Hey, thanks, much appreciated

[@hondamonkeyboy]

Patience of a saint as always.

[@MrAdopado]

There's some absolute rubbish to be found on KZbin ... and then you come across this superb presentation! Top class stuff ... I'll just go and click that subscribe button!

[@CarsForPaul]

Many thanks , and welcome

[@a11csc]

all a ploy to make us walk paul

[@CarsForPaul]

indeed, but I wont be beat, we will win

[@stum8374]

​@@CarsForPaul not just walk Paul,dealer fix only from now on.

[@eastpak2g6]

Car manufacturers want to sell less cars?

[@RWBHere]

Hello, Paul. Found you this evening and subscribed. Thank-you. If car manufacturers are behaving like this, and don't change their attitude soon, then they'll go out of business. And good riddance. Customers who spend a lot of money on buying their products will not stand for shoddy treatment for very long.

[@212MPH]

Another great video Paul. Keepem coming 👍👍

[@CarsForPaul]

Thanks, will do!

[@leepower2717]

We get an auto balancing cycle every so often on the lithium ion powered forklifts I work on, when we see the balancing message pop up during charging we just leave the charger to do it's thing until green light & ready displays on the charger. Hopefully VW will have programmed a similar thing to balance the battery.

[@stevo4649]

thankyou Paul what an excellent upload,looking forward to the next installment. your knowledge and work ethics are very very impressive ,, keep well and have a good week🦾👍

[@CarsForPaul]

Many thanks!

[@michaelgoode9555]

Really enjoying this Paul. Thanks. You may recall in the comments of a previous viseo I asked if you still had the drivers door glass from the old door. A scrote smashed ours three weeks ago. Anyway, I found one in a dismantlers and bought it for £58. It's fitted and mostly fine except that there is an amber warning for seatbelt tensioner / airbag issue. I've got an OBDeleven on order. I was lucky: Autoglass still haven't got one. I must remember to cancel them. The car drives just fine so I can only imagine that it detected the thud but didn't deploy as there was nobody in the car and the car was not turned on. Why this needs to happen is utterly ridiculous imo. Why cars are so stupidly complicated now is going beyond me. This is going to be a huge problem for owners once cars are out of warranty. The e-waste is going to be horrendous.

[@mrjones9915]

My thoughts too - these cars are not ‘green’ in the greater scheme of things and insurance companies will write them off easily. It’s a bit of a con - but we know that…

[@CarsForPaul]

Yes, I do have the glass and its for sale if your interested, send me a dm or email me at [e-mail]

[@hartyrb]

Good info great video👍

[@CarsForPaul]

Thanks 👍

[@RB-lt8kt]

You might need to replace the air bag control module as stated by Ross Tech online.

[@CarsForPaul]

Nope, no need, issue is resolved, see mondays episode

[@EverydayLife621]

Hi Paul - more than happy to send you our fully approved fully working GEKO / RSA secure ID from VW UK Ind. workshop (which has just been updated in recent months to the new system via Linda. B. at MK UK). BW J. - recently retired but have kept full ODIS access,

[@CarsForPaul]

Yes please!, contact me at [e-mail]

[@ahsan3369]

@@CarsForPaulhi mate just to point out Vw will see the version of Odis/the license on Odis and if it doesn’t match what’s registered they will block the geko account. I’m also a independent repairer. Been thru this all

[@ukman9797]

First time here. Ive learned two things, firstly you are a very clever and intelligent man and have subbed. Secondly car manufacturers have got us bent iver a barrel while sticking a large broom handle up our bottoms. Gone are the days of trying to do economic motoring, especially for those in a budget. Go green they say but we will also take you penny less. Good channel Paul.

[@CarsForPaul]

Many thanks

[@gwaddles]

I’m wondering if there isn’t a secondary fuse or control module that has to be replaced much like when you have to replace seatbelts or airbags

[@CarsForPaul]

I haven't seen one yet

[@RB-lt8kt]

I would have added thread lock to the screws. You need a better multimeter, cheap ones are not the best. I cleared an air bag code on my Cupra Born when I disconnected the air bag switch when fitting a dash cam. Try disconnecting the 12 V battery for 30 minutes.

[@alancampbell1008]

Said it before...bye bye right to repair 😮😢

[@diegomocetti]

Hi, thanks so much for your videos. Today I tried to replace the pyrotechnic fuse, but as soon as I reconnected the metal rod it blew. Do you have any idea how this could be possible? I had the BMS connected and the car had been standing still for over a year.

[@CarsForPaul]

You need to test your battery backs as it would seem you have a short in one of the packs.

[@diegomocetti]

@@CarsForPaul Couldn't it be the bms? VW supplies it together with the pyrotechnic fuse, could this be a clue?

[@user-zh9kc7tw4n]

If you had one of these cars crashed it would any insurance company actually repair it? If they don't what are the cost impact on insurance premiums if they cant be repaired at a cost that is worth it?

[@CarsForPaul]

Good point

[@venti4268]

What can cause a pyro fuse to blow? I have a brand new car arrived at the dealer (0 km on the odometer - it comes right from the factory) - and the pyro fuse is gone..How is that possible?

[@ryanh3285]

It is obd eleven for vw i have it and thats what the apps called.

[@wynhughes9072]

Is there a seat belt control module that needs to be reset? Seem to think looking at other YT channels with people having to replace the seat belts they have also had to have this component reset?....Just a thought

[@CarsForPaul]

I had my airbag ecu reset in the latest video

[@__officialaaron]

I would of thought when the airbag goes off, the data is stored on the airbag ecu. This then needs to be reset or replaced and programmed.

[@ryanh3285]

I thought that but he must have had airbag module crash data reset before surely.Airbag team do that aswell.

[@CarsForPaul]

Normally VCDS and OBDeleven can wipe airbag DTC's, but VW have locked out the airbag ECU to stop this now.

[@GARRYEASTON]

Isn’t this something to do with the VW group locking the ecu. So only they have access.

[@CarsForPaul]

indeed

[@ScottPC]

Paul mate, I don’t think marigolds are rated for the battery….

[@jerandavies1081]

😂

[@garymatthews8970]

Please share with us your qualifications i hold an irtec qualification and Paul has done everything correctly please feel free to share your qualifications you hold and post

[@bikeman123]

@@garymatthews8970 Dont you recognise humour?

[@stevewood7884]

​@@garymatthews8970Settle down, he's joking.

[@ScottPC]

@@garymatthews8970 I’m qualified in a First Class Honours Degree in Sarcasm.

[@leona_devon]

Wow, modern cars way too complex, that's probably why so quick to write off and no one wants to repair, using up more resources and creating more waste, aren't humans great ;) wishing you luck in finding a fix for this

[@jeffreycooper8408]

Loving the series, but not the OBD eleven so much !!

[@sbrader97]

Tbf the OBDeleven works great on the previous generation like golf mk7 etc but the newer stuff its all been locked down by vw to prevent people from modifying there cars

[@jeffreycooper8408]

@@sbrader97 Unless I'm mistaken, it's OBD II - OBD 2, not eleven !! I was trying to correct the error without getting all keyboard warrior nasty like .

[@sbrader97]

@jeffreycooper8408 Its a OBD2 reader for vag cars called OBDeleven not 11 its wrote as eleven in the name and on the older models you can do coding with it to add features and retrofit parts but on the new generation like mk8 golf etc vw have locked down there ecus with security that blocks access to program the ecu and even for clearing certain codes without paying for access to there proprietary system really screws over 3rd party repairs. There is now a unlock though for obdeleven that you have to pay for because its using the vw proprietary system to get the unlock code from vw servers that allows it to be used as normal on the newer vag cars with full access for programming and clearing codes

[@jeffreycooper8408]

@@sbrader97 well knock me down with a feather, apologies to all that need them !!! I shall research that right now

[@tomthepetrolhead97]

😂 modern day VAG they lock there ecus to make it as impossible to do repairs on as they can so most owners will pay them stupid money to do the repairs

[@Lizzard-t]

You haven't just got to be a technician you also have to be an electrician.a computer wizard and be able to understand a woman.because thease cars are as hard to understand as a woman's mind. But you have the technology Paul

[@timharrison8144]

I’ve come to the conclusion I hate car companies

[@CarsForPaul]

😂😂👍

[@thindo]

Great advert for making sure people don't buy EVs at least from VW

[@CarsForPaul]

And Tesla's

[@duplicitousdemocracy2246]

Respect for attempting this repair Paul but this kind of procedure is completely against the 'powers that be' policies, as you are probably aware. Audi and all the other 'Western' car manufacturers are intent on making these cars unrepairable by anyone but themselves (I'm not sure if the Asian market is the same). Companies like the Airbagteam are vital in this fight with corporations. All the best and good luck with this car.

[@CarsForPaul]

I agree and thanks