I Thought I Finally Fixed The 2 Million Dollar Concept Van Until Disaster Struck! What Would You Do?

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[@LegitStreetCars]

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[@axy_cz]

Cool

[@justinpakarno4346]

Ever consider taking it off a sweet jump?

[@OneBodyInChristUK]

why dont you just convert it to a current day hybrid EV and swap out the tech and make it a new project

[@mclarenjohnf1]

Sell it back to the CEO who wants it. Do not take it to heart, as you said you have done your best and it is a Frankenstein pretty piece.

[@chaunceywilliams8405]

Give it back to the CEO. Be done with it. It's worth nothing, but a huge headache.

[@daveh2612]

Call the former bright idea CEO and tell him he can come get it. It’s been a very cool project and we all learned along the way, but you don’t owe us any more content on this thing.

[@darbbively3406]

I agree with this. To tie in with the charitable contribution, ask the ex-CEO to donate what he feels is a fair amount to a charity of your (Alex) choice.

[@S2NAZ]

Totally, let it goooo, legit goooo, let it goooo (like frozen) 😂

[@tylercollins9323]

Naaah, I love all the progress he's made and the failures so to let all the episodes to just... die if you will is not something I'd like to happen at all

[@pri0r_t0_a_weekago...fukwi48]

Yea nobody wants anymore content on this Alex…. I’m gonna be brutally honest here

[@robertcazacu4149]

Yeah, get rid of this crap😅 I love your channel Alex a lot, but with this EV, I’m just watching only from respect for you.😁

[@StephenBrewer89]

Axle sheared off due to being a cut axle, and poor weld penetration. You can still see the grinder marks after the cut they made. Always have to remember, this van was never supposed to be reliable. Just needed to do what it was promised to do, for a short time.

[@GoldenCroc]

Makes a lot of sense, combined with earlier vibrations perhaps?

[@StephenBrewer89]

@@GoldenCroc I’m sure you are right, that had probably weakened the joint

[@rustyaxelrod]

I agree. The grind marks on the axle are apparent. It never drove or was even intended to drive very far. That was put together with a lick and a promise. Smoking gun in my opinion.

[@DustinRZR]

When it was shaking so violently that it was ripping the ev motor brackets off I’m sure they didn’t help matters with the axle.

[@troypark7263]

that is exactly what i saw.

[@larsuus9845]

The Space Van project has been the ONE reason I started to follow your channel. You are approaching all the problems intelligently, peacefully and methodologically. That is your strength. Although I believe all the setbacks make your head ache. Please do not abandon this project because the van would be scrapped without you. The burden of trying to understand previous owners/builders ideas is not easy to carry. I would estimate the "load" worth about 200.000 when working decently. You are the hope and inspiration for car enthusiasts who restore really old patched up vehicles. I am working on a Steyr 50 "Baby" , 1939, which is rebuilt with axles and engine and gearbox from 3 totally different newer cars. Couldn't do without your videos. DeLorean is nice too!!

[@AndyKPOV]

Only videos I watch are the space van. If I wanted to see the other content I'd watch the back yard car guys.

[@beastabuelos6421]

The fact that he was able to make so much progress on a 1 of 1 concept with very little information, with just his general knowledge of vehicles is impressive

[@bryansmith4938]

I’m so impressed with how much time, effort and energy you’ve put into this project. You’ve identified and solved many issues. Your troubleshooting skills are an inspiration. Thank you. I would have accidentally maliciously set it on fire long ago.

[@tony.schumacher]

I personally think that you have gone as far as you should. This has been one of my favorite projects of yours, but your time and efforts can be used more productively elsewhere. Fix the axle, tell the CEO 50K-100K and say goodbye to it. He will appreciate the EV aspect of it and the addition of the starter button. Whatever you get for it, recover your costs and the rest to charity is a GREAT idea. PLUS, look at what you have learned through this experience. Thanks

[@williamkelley7654]

I cannot see 50K in value here, he should just add up his hours times a agreed rate and let it go. Alex made more off KZbin than the van is worth already.

[@GoldenCroc]

@@williamkelley7654 "The value is what someone will pay for it". True in monetary regard for literally everything, but especially true for something unique as this.

[@gregarmstrong552]

Tony.........I think you've summed it up pretty well! 👍

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Agree, this thing is a poorly engineered POS - it's no wonder they didn't win the contract.

[@Dulc3B00kbyBrant0n]

did u see the gloss carbon bro?

[@davidallen5783]

I'm indifferent. I watch your channel because you are SO PASSIONATE about every one of your builds. If you're done with this space van and no longer passionate about it. Let it go. If you feel like you need to fix this thing for you, keep going. I'm in for the ride either way.

[@jrmason]

HI Alex, I'm an 12v aftermarket installer and what that module looks like to me is a key-less entry module. The green and blue wires are negative pulse usually by default under a second and up to three through programming. Green is lock and blue is unlock. So if you were to ground the blue wire simulating unlock output that might trigger a function to start. Maybe... That module is readily available but since it's just a momentary ground output you could easily test your results. It's also not waterproof by any means. Sad to see the ending you had. Good luck! -Jon

[@treelineresearch3387]

This was my thought as well, I've seen identical looking keyless entry units on ebay.

[@chasingoctane.6067]

I don’t actually know if this would make a difference, but what if that unlock module thingy that he was holding it’s supposed to be a bypass module that isn’t programmed or needs to be reprogrammed to the wind module to allow everything to function.

[@jrmason]

I see what you mean but that thing he had in his hand was just an alarm or keyless entry alone. Plus the van did start at one time. The security key must have been bypassed already. @@chasingoctane.6067

[@DarkPhantom27]

Just an idea but for little to no cost for you, I'd clean all the wires up under the hood, eliminate any that don't need to be there. Fuel, air, spark are the three keys for the gas motor, then research how the Chevy Volt changes from electric to gas mode, chase the key wires from the engine management system back to the computer side of the electric part and see what's causing the short. As for the acceleration problem on the gas motor it may be drive by wire versus cable like old school cars, seems that when in ev mode the throttle works fine but when in gas the drive by wire system doesn't connect back to the throttle body which is all ran through a computer. I say start from scratch, clean all unnecessary wires up in the engine compartment and go from there. As stated previously the rear axle was a custom hack job, poor welds on it, either fix it or find it from another vehicle. I'd really like to see you come out on top with this vehicle.

[@Premier-Media-Group]

I love that some car channels (LSC, VGG, MORR, SuperFastMatt, etc) still produce actual long-form videos that keep us engaged in this modern-day land of constant shorts...

[@2580robocop]

time to wrap up the story on this one my guy. You've already put 100x more time into this than anyone else would. You've made us more than proud on this one but not all mysteries were meant to be solved.

[@LegitStreetCars]

Thanks brother. I agree, its going to be done soon

[@aaronbritt2025]

Agreed. This was an interesting project, but I think most of us are here for petrol powered horses. I'd love to see how the T/A is doing. Stereo done? Did we make a decision on going back to a manual? How's the lightning going? Still waiting on an engine?

[@maccoretti51]

​@@LegitStreetCarsjust swap in a prius harness it will be much easier.

[@robertberger8642]

I hope Alex is able to get the spacevan working reliably. A part of me needs this.

[@vannianibigno5674]

Its a nice concept but lack of schematics and documentation makes this almost impossible to make it a driveable vehicle. But in the end, its still a concept

[@peccatumDei]

Given that it's a standard Chrysler gas engine, I wouldn't give up on in quite yet. That throttle issue I'm guessing, is that the switch over from EV to gas should cause a number of relays to switch control. Your starter bypass worked but I'd bet there's another relay that the computer should be activating, that connects the gas pedal to the fuel system or engine computer.

[@danielbennett5283]

Loved watching you work on the space van. Following your train of thought on your diagnostics is really insightful and interesting. You are very pragmatic and are setting a good example to people that are into similar things.

[@OldRustyNutzGarage]

I was at a meeting with Bight when there had a business incubator at the University of Indiana in the Indianapolis area years ago (early 2010’s if memory serves) and met with the engineering team and saw the “Bight Idea” (what you call the Space Van). Bright was looking for funding from the company I worked for… I spent an entire day pouring over it and it was a typical “prototype show vehicle” it was pretty crudely cobbled together based on a Chrysler product vehicle on the time and did not function when I saw it. They could not even get it to function to demo it to us at the time… I’m not aware of it ever reliably functioning as designed…

[@clifbradley]

The pretty much aligns with what he has told us numerous times about this, as well as the engineer that worked on it. So you are telling us exactly what Alex, the engineer, and the CEO all told us as well. Just a bunch of smoke and mirrors, or in this case, wiring, insulation and plastics.

[@clifbradley]

Call the CEO and tell him to come and get it. I don't think they ever even had this thing CLOSE to being done. I think they messed it up beyond belief and couldn't get it even remotely close to having it functional.

[@joedatuknow]

hey i like making new friends idk if you have a channel but im going to sub take care an talk to you later also that job sounds like fun looking over new cars to see if there worth helping

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Yeah, my engineering background is in electronics and software, but I know enough to know a pile of bullshit on wheels when I see it - I mean the wiring alone looks like something I would have done when I was 15 and would be embarrassed as hell for anyone else to ever find out I'd done. I suspect they were given some initial startup investor/government funding and just squandered it in the hope they could get more.

[@KutWrite]

Sounds about right. I'll bet Congress was slobbering all over itself to shower them with money.

[@jasoningram9928]

Alex, I wouldn't be one bit surprised if it was never set up correctly in the first place. I do however enjoy watching you brainstorm through it.

[@Sourman1545]

honestly your probably right the things needs to completely re wired (fun as thats going to be) it probably never moved more than a few feet at a time that drive shaft was probably never rated for road use more or less trailer to event and back on to trailer

[@geoffas]

It's Alex's enthusiasm that makes his channel work, for me. I don't care which vehicle he's working on - it's just a joy to watch him do his stuff so methodically. It seems he still enjoys the challenges this POS presents and I hope can get the 'project' to where he wants it to be.

[@jacobcashen1301]

This has been an incredibly interesting vehicle that you have showcased here. All frustration aside, you accomplished so much with this - especially with the battery rebuild. I agree with the other commenters saying that you have done what you set out to do, and it is time to part ways - if for no other reason than your own personal project stress/management. I look forward to seeing what charitable thing you do with this Van, as well as all other projects to come!

[@WithoutCertainty]

That axle has likely been sheering off for some time, and OF COURSE That van wasn't built for driving. It's a proof of concept. You got it better than it was for sure.

[@rohrt1]

For someone who is a car person and also works with software/computers I think you have done an amazing job getting as far as you have. Sometimes you just have breakdown and talk with the developer. May not be possible in your case. I would like to see you give it one more shot. Get the van axle get fixed and you look into what is happening with the throttle position sensor when the gas is pressed. In the end I would like to see the van go back to the guy you mentioned that started Bright who wants it back. That would be a happen ending to this story for me. A zoom call with you both would be great.

[@digi3218]

I thought this van was no good since the beginning when the motor would shake just for having low voltage. It would be cool if he could get the engine to charge it but I just think the vehicle wasn't very good to begin with. Too many problems .. not worth it imo.

[@digi3218]

That is weird the electric motor will vibrate like that at all for any reason though. Does the gas engine drive the car or charge the battery? I think I was wrong in the first post. If it drives the car maybe there is a glitch somewhere and that's why the motor acted the way it did. Idk. I thought this car was junk from the beginning and I didn't care for it at all. Only now when everyone is saying ditch it do I care if he fixes it. But I don't think it's possible without a lot of work/time/money.

[@tschuuuls486]

​@@digi3218technically it could charge the battery if it kicks the ev motor into regen while driving lol. And no shaking shouldn't happen when the battery voltage is to low, there should be a cutout if designed/programmed properly.

[@steveww07]

@@Nighterlev Just because other hybrids work that way (recharge while driving) doesn't mean this one does, sheesh.

[@digi3218]

I will have to look for some sources before I take your word all motors shake violently when low voltage. What I was saying is there must be some mechanical switch between the electrical motor and gas engine to drive the car. When I said glitch I meant maybe the gas engine linkage was engaging at the same time as the motor and it caused the violent shaking. I don't think shaking motors is normal even with a bad battery Edit: I'm probably wrong. I think the engine drives the steers and the motor the rear. So what I said above is probably not the problem but sounds like a really poorly designed motor controller or something.

[@DadDaGoat123]

Love how when you explain all the hardships towards the end of the video you never bring up money! The love and and passion on working on theses cars shows!

[@AbbStar1989]

It was disheartening to see Alex go down such an emotional path ending in despair and loss. Don't worry Alex, your loyal fanbase is here to cheer you up!

[@GrandMoffJoseph]

Hats off to you, Alex. This has surely been an insanely hard project, and you've brought it forward as far (if not farther) than anyone could have expected. Be proud of yourself! As others have said, I'd also vote for: *fix the axle *sell it back to the CEO for an amount that at least covers you on the battery rebuild parts and your labor time, plus some extra amount that will be donated to a charity/school that you can both agree on.

[@mohawk2185]

Alex , I think you have done better than the Engineers and MECHÀNICS DID .....YOU HAVE PROVED THIER CONCEPT NOW! AND COBBLED BECOMES HOBBLED. AND THAT IS NOT YOUR STYLE! O.J. WOULD TELL YOU TO CUT YOUR LOSSES OR DONT PUT ANY MORE COMPANY TIMÈ INTO IT! BUT ÌF YOU WANT TO TRY, STRIP IT DOWN AND RÈWIRÈ IT AS A HOBBIE!

[@darrylcavanaugh9465]

Alex, pull chocks, and let this thing fly away. You’ve gone above and beyond. We’ve learned a lot, but you have far more to do than to invest more of your valuable time in this. Remember, this was a concept, intended to fool our government into funding the Co who built it. If all you do is drop it off, you (and we) are way ahead of the game. You’re the man. We appreciate you

[@WolfmanDude]

I applaud you for taking the electronic modules apart if you think they are a problem! Way too many car guys treat electronic modules like magic black boxes, not even trying to repair them. Speaks for your intelligence, trying to understand something new you are not familiar with instead of giving up instantly

[@levizurch9480]

Just cant get enough of your channel. Your an amazing mechanic and its great to see you work

[@at8483]

The concept was to run on electric power, then switch to the ICE. It looks like that concept was never realized...it would be pretty awesome if Alex is able to get the space van to prove the concept and succeed where the original team couldn't, or ran out of time /money to do so. The electric power has been fixed - amazing job Alex! Fixing the axle shouldn't be an issue. Same for the ICE - throttle response appears to be a communication or linkage issue. The hard part might be the auto switching from electric to ICE. Who knows if that software functionality was ever finished. I would love to see the van perform that auto switch just one time!

[@shouldabeenaborted]

I agree...stop trying to fix they hack work and do what you did with the starter button...just start upgrading stuff and do it the way you would have if you don't want to sell it to rich rebuilds and let him do it.

[@chad2787]

Wheel speed sensor not matching output shaft has thrown the TCU in limp mode. Computer probably locked in 3rd below 2000 RPM. The axle can be welded. Starter is almost certainly wiring to the relay that engages the starter solenoid. Reset all codes in all ECUs and see what comes back. The wiring looks terrible. I'm not even sure you could call this a prototype, its more like a science fair project. If he can't get it going I'd just convert it to gas since it looks 99% of the way there.

[@tsr207]

Speaking as a totally ignoramus car electrics wise - I have totally enjoyed your journey with this vehicle and your determination to restore it to a standard that it never achieved when being maintained by a score of engineers. I worked for an IT company that designed the stylish computer cases first and then tried to fit the electronics, etc inside afterwards - this reminds me of that ! Keep up your excellent output and know that you are a highly capable engineer !

[@taurota1554]

Awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

[@KakisBlog]

Hey Alex. Love your videos. Don't be defeated man. You put a lot of heart and soul into fixing this van. Likely you got further and drove it more than they ever did. You should be proud of your accomplishments. I think you should still ask the CEO for a million dollars. And if it's really in your heart to do something charitable with the money, I'm sure you can do a lot of good with a million dollars. I work in sales, and I live by the adage that you can always come down in price but can't go back up.

[@ChrisSmith-po3zu]

Assuming it's a drive by wire throttle, plug in your scanner and see if you're getting throttle input. If you are, check your throttle body to see if it's getting a commanded signal. Might just be a broken throttle pedal, bad throttle body actuator, or disconnected wire.

[@juztyn00]

There is some wizardy going on because the pedal works in EV mode. might be the relay that's clicking to split the pedal signal one way or the other.

[@truetech4158]

​@@juztyn00I agree with this statement.

[@chad2787]

I bet the transmission is in limp mode. He had throttle when in drive so its the ECU intervening. These cars don't have a throttle cable. I bet the output shaft sensor and wheel speed sensor mismatch has caused a lockout. Fix the axle, check the wiring to the sensors and from the start relay to solenoid and reset all codes.

[@Wiganpilot]

I think you hit the nail on the head saying that it was probably only expected to roll off a trailer and coast around a parking lot. This reminds me of the Ford Eltec, which is now just collecting dust locked up in a Ford heritage centre, it was the prototype for the Mark 5 Escort that was produced from around 1990 I think. The Eltec though was able to drive more like a normal car because it was just a petrol engine, no electric motors back then. lol

[@RyderUwU]

dont give up, you got this running, your bringing back something that was nearly lost to time, we know you can do it

[@jimsweeney]

I sympathise completely with that feeling of defeat when every success just seems to lead to another failure - I used to own a Land Rover. The van is really only worth what you put into it. As a concept car it's of very limited use outside a museum or collection, and if the CEO is happy to reimburse you for your efforts he deserves to get his van back. It would be the right thing to do. If you really want to get this thing running as a sort of daily drive, you'll have to team up with an electrician, strip out all the wiring and redo it, then get a mechanic to go right through the thing looking for problems. Would it be worth the cost? Probably not. You've given it your best shot and it's driving you nuts. Time to save it in as original condition as possible for historical reasons and get it back to the CEO.

[@scotturich]

I’m wondering if the Caliber motor is in limp mode, they issues with the TCM that would cause this

[@chrisboniface5577]

You've given it your absolute best shot Alex, and probably gotten more working than Bright ever did on the space van.. Be proud of what you've accomplished and the quality content you've brought to us all !!

[@robradak9119]

Hang in there! It's been a fun adventure to live watching you revive this one of a kind.

[@MasterX767]

In another comment, "THANK YOU, ALEX! HAPPY THANKSGIVING. I GIVE THANKS TO YOU for helping me with my 2006 BME 525i. Your videos are, inspirational, educational and darn right cool. You have given me, "SO MANY IDEAS!" I could NOT have restored this car without you. Thank you, sir! God Bless.

[@chrisgarcia9702]

You did a ton and it was a lot of fun watching along. Sell it and let it go since you didn’t build it. Let’s move to the next awesome project! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@davidsingleton794]

I think this van deserves to go to the person it means the most to. Imagine if years and years from now you ended the LSC channel and your most memorable build or say your WS6 you thought was long gone ended up with someone else. You knew they had an opportunity to sell it back to your or send it to a museum. You'd definitely want it back! Also keep in mind this Van was the one and only. The center of it all! Its what represented a huge part if his life's work. Imagine LSC's entire existence being about one vehicle. Then years down the road you found yourself in his shoes. I think you feel the same way a lot of us do in this regard. I also think it'll be an amazing video to be given the opportunity to suprise and reveal it to him! Maybe contact the marketing lady that did the video call with you and see if she can get a bunch of the people who worked for Bright to get involved and help you do the suprise reveal! That'd be a heart warming hit of a video! Those are the types of videos the algorithms wait for!! Listen to your heart Alex!

[@hustleeveryday5852]

I'm along for the ride brother! If you kept on working on the space van, I would keep on watching with the same enthusium as your big motor gas vehicles. I watch your videos for you, not for any specific content. Thanks for all your hard work! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@stephencrowsen8537]

Long ago I used to work in a telephone exchange. I have really enjoyed watching you delve into the problems with the van. The four big problems which I see are 1) no circuit diagrams; and 2) a complex electrical system, 3) something which is experimental, and 4) a powerful electrical system. If you had just no circuit diagrams or a fairly simple system or something which wasn't experimental (i.e. the van was actually in production as a roadworthy vehicle) or something which wasn't capable of serious injury or harm then it might be worth continuing down this path, but not having circuit diagrams is a major issue, and the fact it is complex and experimental leaves you like when you're driving around a part of the city you don't know without a map. The two obvious choices are either to sell to the old CEO or to donate it to a suitable museum. There's just too many things which are going wrong with it, with no logical pathway to fix them. Circuit diagrams are essential to having a logical repair pathway. I just feel there's too much risk of some sort of serious incident happening with this van, so I recommend you dispose of it. You've fixed the easy things, and what's ahead is more hours of labour with less to show for it. I just saw your first video after you had left working for the police department. Maybe I'm wrong, but I just don't see continuing to fix this van as fitting within your vision. I recommend you pray for wisdom.

[@sccarguy8242]

Here is my gut on the gas throttle. I would wager it’s an electronic throttle, and that somewhere in the computer system there’s a switch that sends the throttle input to the electric motor or sends it to the gas motor. That switch is probably stuck on the electric motor, which is why it works when your EV power but not when the gas engine is running.

[@thetechgenie7374]

Likely a rely or in general area like broken wire somewhere as the electronic throttle works in EV mode which tells me when switching to engine mode it not switching the signal wire over to other ECU?

[@MrKoaz72]

Sell that back to the CEO

[@TheMustardisbad]

So much work with so little payoff. At this point we have seen most of what the space van has to offer.

[@kellmeister2k]

Amen to that. Time to cut bait.

[@SaltySlav]

Cash out bruh

[@nicholasfoley7105]

Yup just ask what you got in it and move on... always good content Alex.

[@mastercricket7626]

Lol that's what I'm saying 😅

[@KevinStull]

You did a valiant effort and we are happy with where it’s gone! Send it to the old CEO and have a huge sense of accomplishment for all you’ve done!

[@alanh4471]

Keep going... Repair the axel. Get the motor accelerating. You have the push start - for use when you want. As mentioned, that corroded module could be a keyless entry module. Get it replaced if needed. You’re close. And hey, without sounding crass, your viewers are paying you - and - we enjoy your trials with the many more tribulations 😊😊

[@Spokaneexploration]

Man LSC your content has been super fire lately two videos a week almost the last month really enjoying it hopefully it can be a regular thing and we can get two videos a week I know you work hard and you're a family man but your content is always enjoyed across the board from all of your followers

[@pschroeterps]

Agreed, just watch that you don't get burned out Alex 🤘

[@splynncryth]

Alex has put in an incredible effort and I’m impressed how far he’s gotten. At this point, it seems like it needs engineers to be able to do more with it. BTW, that USB thing in the video looks like a USB serial adaptor. I can’t say for sure though. It could be there to help debug firmware on some of the vehicle’s subsystems. That’s part of why I think it’s a good idea to just offload the van. Let the former CEO or a museum with the right resources be the one to do the reverse engineering and further repair that’s needed.

[@hakujouryu]

The Space van videos are what brought me to your channel. I'd love to see you do more with it.

[@scottcecil8106]

I would fix the axle, get it drivable again, call the CEO, and let it go for what you have into it, time and money, and let him decide what happens to it next, whether he wants to continue the project, or send it to a museum. Time to wrap it up. As always, excellent content. Keep up the great work.

[@scottcarr3264]

I agree, It was never really a "Working vehicle" it can't get a "VIN" so stop worrying about it and fix your other cars to make other related content.

[@TedStoffers]

If you’re giving the money to charity, ask for a million! The CEO can get a tax write off. The dude wants it and you time and parts have value. Did you check the hard drive for documentation? Maybe there’s a schematic on there.

[@1993MAZDAMIATA]

Can you upload the disk image to internet archive or something so it will always be accessible so people can play around with it?

[@dpwaaw]

I think you went above and beyond with this van…

[@unguriuxtizzz]

Love the series. Would like to see more , plys continue. Once its run, you can make some camping with so much space in wan

[@trueno86power]

Hi, Ive send you a comment in one of the older video of the van that I was questioning how the gas powertrain works and that I work at a Chrysler dealership since 15 years as a diagnostic specialist. I may help you out at least on the Chrysler engine! For the electric throttle body non responding, check if you have any electronic throttle body related DTC. You should be able to rev the engine even in park/neutral. The throttle body fail quite often on those 1.8/2.0/2.4 engines. Like I told you on the previous video, lot of the unused connectors are from the donor Jeep Compass/Patriot so you should be able to use those wiring diagram to figure out what's going on. For the engine to start correctly, the WCM/SKIM, the PCM, the TCM and the TIPM (the fuse box because yes, its an module too) must communicate together and have the proper "hand shake" data to start. Anyway If you can contact me and send me the full scan report of you autel scanner I might be able to guide you on whats going on.

[@MonteD1]

I like the Space Van videos. Looking forward to seeing how this ends.

[@snowysnowwolf6228]

I love space van videos .. have hunted through all videos to search for spacevan .. Shame you could not get an electronics expert to work with you. Remove engine and electrics and start from scratch.

[@truetech4158]

These days a person can get a vehicle to run, and fire it into space in the space race, and that space van can be used to for it's intended name! Cue the entire soundtrack to the movie Heavy Metal at this point.

[@mattfarahsmillionmilelexus]

No way they ever had it functional as represented. If they did, there would be _scads_ of footage of it running around, switching back and forth from gas to EV power, delivering goods, etc. for them to publicize and show off. But nothing. I think our hero Alex has likely taken it further than it has been before, and that's no fail. I like the museum idea, or maybe the CEO can display it in his rec room/man cave.

[@scottdunahoo]

Love the channel. Think the LSA family wants to see headers and exhaust installed on a corvette and I just so happen to have the car and exhaust you can use lol. The van has been a bit rough on you but has been great videos for ya. Appreciate you guys and the work you two do

[@robertberger8642]

Good luck with this project, Alex!!!

[@KeithJenkinsvideos]

Always good to ceramic coat it before it goes to the scrapper!

[@seriousrampage]

Why would anyone scrap it when he's got an eager buyer lined up?

[@AndrewDRSWilliamson]

​​@@seriousrampage😂 best to be protected 😂

[@leeestrada8673]

​@@seriousrampagedon't be so serious Rampage it's sarcasm😂

[@rrvancilful]

Or should that be crapper?😂

[@BrominatedVegetableOil]

You shouldn't feel defeated. You're trying to solve a puzzle that doesn't even sound like it was ever fully set up from the start. This is getting to the point though of the opportunity costs of the efforts and time would better be spent elsewhere.

[@CruisingWithMarcus]

Hey Alex, I completely understand your frustration when it comes to working on a vehicle. It can be a time-consuming and complicated process, especially if you're not familiar with Space Van. It's completely normal to feel frustrated at times. However, with determination and the right resources, I'm sure you'll be able to successfully tackle any vehicle-related challenge that comes your way. Hang in there! As a nonverbal individual my 1999 Tahoe LT. A few months ago, my friend and I rebuilt the 5.7 Vortec engine, but it was challenging and we faced many difficulties. I have put a lot of time and money into running again. but still won't run issue My goal has always been simple restore it with a nice lift. Every time I think I’ve taken one step forward I get excited but I get so depressed of it. She has a lot of memories in my childhood which I brought from my uncle. One day I can show off his Tahoe again

[@da443-galmond4]

A big thank you for the delightful(despite the ups and downs) video. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@jannepelto8206]

You made a big part of the history of this Van. Sell it to The CEO for 100 000 dollars, otherwise donate to museum with links and info from all your work with. I feel with you. Maybe it is time to let this project go away. It has been very interesting to follow the all of it. =)

[@OB928]

I think you’ve improved the engineering way beyond where is was when you got it. The journey has been interesting, but unless the axle issue and FWD mobility can be easily resolved I think it’s time to move on. Great video series, though. 👍🏼

[@mrgabuchan2641]

I’ll sit on the other side of the river: please, please continue this project, I don’t have any interest in cars but loved this project so much for the complexity of issues to be solved (mechanics, technology, software). And you have gained a new follower!

[@dmckenney42569]

Loved the series. the problem solving and challenges but alas its like fixing a plumbing problem. fix one leak - springs another somewhere else. Hope you do one more short just to resolve its resting place ... other than the parking lot. Thanks for the adventure.

[@ALR74]

Great video as always. Dammit. I really wanted you to figure this one out. The Space Van is a one of a kind vehicle with some automotive history, but I see in the comments the gear heads want to see you wrenching. (I’m personally over the Delorian.)

[@GotNextGamingEmp]

Prototypes or concepts are designed to fail. They are built to show off a theory and then turn into R&D to figure out how it will work in practice. See if the CEO wants it for whatever he is willing to pay. At least the cost of parts invested. However, someone somewhere out there would probably love this to start over with a concept of their own and ideas they have for EV courier type vehicles. Great content and Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

[@TrinomCZ]

The small module you cleaned is just receiver for your remote locking. You can either try to unlock it by a key fob or just completely remove the module from the car and connect all wires, which are divided. It should be mounted under the dash, that's why there is no weather protection and all the corrosion.

[@eyesuckle]

I am more than impressed with your general mechanical/electrical knowledge as well as your deductive powers. Also, I can't imagine a better video to demonstrate the folly of hybrid vehicles. Way too much complexity for one van.

[@KerchumA222]

I wonder if the computer turns on the engine by using a remote for the remote start module. It would make sense that they might use an off the shelf module to bypass the security system (even though it looks like an original key). That might explain the relay clicking and why it worked before and doesn't now.

[@Phantom_Formula]

That's exactly what I was thinking!

[@Phantom_Formula]

Switching out of electric mode trigger the gas engine to "remote start" so you dont have to turn the key. Then it has the timeout disabled so it doesn't just shut off like remote start normally would

[@nathanhamilton1000]

With that aftermarket alarm I know back in the day they use to put a antenna type of wire around the key cylinder under the plastic cover and that will not let you start your car if there is a problem with the alarm. If you remove that from around lock cylinder the van should start with factory ignition

[@rysterstech]

im suprised that anyone still makes 2.5 inch ide ssd's. Good on you for backing it up. Also drives can fail at any time, even solid state. Always have 3 copies, on at least 2 different storage drive types, 1 of which is offsite. Ive followed this for years and ive never lost data.

[@paspas3364]

250 mb/s isnt too bad.... i think the old drive is totally fine but its good to have a copy just in case. Im very interested in the code thats on the drive, is it just a windows installation with the program on it? maybe someone can update the interface to make it more modern or to fix the hybrid/gas engine interaction.

[@maxxmich]

I would of went with a name drive like SanDisk... not a general name unknown brand

[@baselhs]

There are hundreds car channels about petrol cars but almost zero about restoring concept cars. You have an advantage over others with the space van. I have something for concept cars. It’s like a window through the world of automotive engineering and how designing a car works.

[@scottdunahoo]

Just had to change weather stripping on my targa top and ended up painting it and re installing the acrylic on it and it was a pain so hopefully the one you picked up is ready to just get tossed on and don’t need fixed. And matches your window angles

[@larrys5198]

So am I to assume you've never used a dust mask? 😂

[@hyphest]

Haha upside down

[@Zach_A]

Something I've thought from when you first got this was that getting it to work with the original hardware as originally advertised was going to be borderline impossible for anybody regardless of skill or knowledge. I'm actually shocked you spent so much time trying to make that happen. I thought you'd end up body-swapping it with another drive-train since the way it looks is really the best part of this van. If you don't want to do that (and man I would not blame you at all) then it really may be better to just let this go. For what it's worth, I actually do enjoy the content you make with this but if you're not having fun with it then doing it to please the people who watch isn't worth it.

[@kb1sxv]

Tough spot to be in. Thank you for your awesome effort. I have a feeling that the axle needs to be hooked up. On the EV forklifts I fix It gets tricky, but starting from scratch like that with no idea what is what, You got way further than most could. :)

[@ltarbet56]

I really like watching LegitStreetCars. You are so talented. You know everything about cars. You are amazing.

[@justinframpton7806]

Toss this thing already. It was cool, you rejuvenated it to its original “mall crawler” beauty…time to go lol. You guessed it, it was to crawl up to a group of people gathered around and present itself with a suit giving a speech. Let’s see the awesome projects in the background of these space van videos!!

[@11cramm11]

I'm content if you keep on with the Space Van or if this was the end of this project minus a wrap up video. I believe either way the amount of content you'll get out of it from here on and the problems you'll be able to fix are at a point of diminishing returns especially when like you said there's no evidence the van was ever used in a real world environment

[@IrishGaucho]

It has been a journey and certainly a lot of different things from your regular programing, it has been awesome. But I think we can all move on and continue with your other projects. It's a win in my book anyways.

[@jembuildz]

So awesome that for the last couple weeks you’ve done a video on Wednesday and Saturday. The only positive part of this video being on the space van is that I won’t have to watch a space van video on Saturday morning or any morning again. I hated this thing from the start.

[@joekoenig9587]

Donate it … what I suggested in the last “space van” video. It’s not worth another minute of your time, Alex. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. 🦃😁

[@MrChevyman962000]

Hurry up and take the engineer up on his offer...

[@MarceloSarno]

You did an excellent job!!! You should be proud of yourself.

[@chuckhancock3152]

I love how your videos have the classic product promotion segments like every saturday morning TV car show. I'm kidding I don't love it but the format is very much like every saturday morning tv show.

[@paulelliott682]

Maybe you should turn the van into a time machine for ease of repair

[@joefilipelli3867]

He doesn't need a time machine since he has the DeLorean lol

[@paulelliott682]

@@joefilipelli3867 A DMC-12 does not a time machine make. NO FLUX CAPACITOR etc. And a speedometer that only goes to 80 mph.

[@billiam247]

I definitely cringed when I saw the impact driver and that computer in the same vicinity. Manual screwdrivers (or low powered electric if you must) on computers, Alex!

[@Wjohnsonize]

This video is great. I could watch you breaking down in the space van all day. Nothing against you, it's just such an interesting vehicle.

[@brianoconnor8525]

Happy Thanksgiving Alex and Max!

[@crshovveride]

lol upside down mask. I say sell it back to the CEO guy

[@kbVACArestatecarsnrvs]

Well, we know/knew why the company who made this so called EV went under for sure. Since you've put the time in, get an axle and see how you feel afterwards. And yes, give the CEO that offer of $1 million to receive it back, no more, no less, and take it from there. You have the right mindset for the conclusion, it's your call. Enjoyed watching you tinkle with it. I don't know where you get the patience!

[@graywolf2694]

I do really like that desk on the back of the seat, that was a good idea, i could use that all the time in my service truck.

[@reedjacksonmaccom]

ya. your heartfelt expression is understandable…. and, this car has fewer payoffs than one that you’re more familiar with (power, history, emotional attachment) so I am not surprised at all you’re in a moment of doubt and uncertainty. I don’t know what to suggest for a direction…. maybe take a big break from it and then decide sometime down the road I would work out a price to recoup some of my sweat labor and sell to bright dude

[@gregoryfatigati5707]

Sell it back to the ceo that was asking you to sell it forget about the space van

[@puttitat2851]

Axle is obviously just a hack job that gave up. Looks like it gave up where it was cut, shortened and welded up

[@nickcrill7718]

You’ve definitely done all you can do. I’m sorry you feel defeated but just know it brought all the viewers a lot of quality content that we really enjoyed. That’s all we are looking for and you always deliver. Keep up the great videos. I would love to see you completely restore a 1st gen ifs Toyota 4Runner. That’s the dream series for me. I drive a 86 22re auto. I’d say take whatever the old ceo would give you for it. It will be worth the most to him.

[@kingstonian1345]

🎶 1 step forward and 2 steps back, space van owning is just like that 🎶