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@Michael-m4y2 жыл бұрын
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@CriftinsCampers2 жыл бұрын
May have been mentioned already, not going to waste my time reading all the other comments to check but fyi the switch is self adjusting you should pull the white plunger right out as far as it will go before fitting.
@Ianjowett12 жыл бұрын
also consider the meat used in terminals and salt on roads thats a thing . but get a new cable clean well and get the codes removed , they dont always after repair sometimes need the codes manually removing
@maceyevo2 жыл бұрын
Happy new year Mel , it doesn’t matter if it’s a earth strap or a cupboard door you explain it all so well
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Happy new year thank you 👍🍻👍🥳
@shadowandpancakes2 жыл бұрын
Love the positivity Mel
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍🤓👍
@nikoloko55612 жыл бұрын
Clever Mel left us wanting more ! Hope this year brings you and Rebecca peace and happiness. 👍👍👍😎
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and you 🍻👍
@linz_in_nzdouglas32482 жыл бұрын
You need a Haynes Manual Mel - one of the things it says is if you have intermittent or lots of different errors then check earthing points. I've heard the brake pedal switch can be troublesome as they can get quite damp/dirty in the footwell. Hope a new one fixes the issue.
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
That’s not a bad idea 👍🤗👍
@martintheshred2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mel. Great Video as always. I remember slow cranking problems on an old van I had being solved when an old mechanic told me to put two earthing straps onto my engine block (one each side). No more problems started fist time every time after that Keep up the good work Pall 👍👍
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Thank you that’s a great idea 🍻👍
@thegrimreaper77772 жыл бұрын
If you bought a couple of cable terminals, you could re-use some of the cable harness you took off the positive-starter-alternator and make a couple more short cables up to add elsewhere, just cut any crappy ends off and get back to good copper and you'll save some money over buying a mercedes replacement part.
@travelingchalksworld51382 жыл бұрын
Put a second earth strap on. Belt and bracers and all that. Had it on my VW trike so got told second earth strap. No more problems 🚐☕️☕️👍🏼🏴🌈🙏🏼💙❤️💙❤️
@rhiantaylor34462 жыл бұрын
Love the CCR reference. I must have changed half a dozen VW brake switches, real pain they are. Back in the day I recall being told that telephone exchange battery connections (50v, '000s of amps) were usually lapped together with the fine aluminium swarf deliberately left in the grease/vaseline between the plates of the connecting busbars to improve conduction at the joints.
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad 😀 someone picked up on that 🍻👍🤓
@katcankan71292 жыл бұрын
And through it all Mel keeps on smiling 😊💜
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Good morning 🤓👍🥳🍻
@katcankan71292 жыл бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorld Afternoon ☕😊
@13yearsaprepperr.jtilbury.512 жыл бұрын
Mel check with a VOLT meter from the engine to the chassis if there is any voltage the earth lead is high resistance , put extra earth leads to the chassis from engine
@mhelander2 жыл бұрын
Give those cleaned cable ends good spray of self drying grease. It keeps corrosion away and protects those cleaned surfaces...
@rosswilson73132 жыл бұрын
Fingers crossed for you to sort it Mel....Keep smiling bud!!!
@zx10rmac842 жыл бұрын
Yeah Mel, new thicker lead, and new switch i think ✌️🇬🇧Happy New Year to both of yah. 🥃
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy and you too 🎉🥳🍻👍
@Honky_Konky_Phooey2 жыл бұрын
I would be inclined to add a secondary Earth cable and replace that old one as well , remember the old mini’s when the earth lead failed it used to earth through the throttle cable and catch fire.The amperage the sprinter requires to start is high so more earths the merrier. Yet again another great informative video for those that are not so mechanically minded. Happy New Year to you and the family.👍❤️🇬🇧
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Oh I remember the old mini that’s a good reminder thank you happy new year buddy 🥳👍
@Ianjowett12 жыл бұрын
that burned a mates vw camper in a big way never forget coming home seeing it on fire and killed the van
@jimmyreuben69192 жыл бұрын
Oh the joys of modern motoring Mel. Happy New year.
@Defender200tdi2 жыл бұрын
Good advice, my defender melted it's handbrake cable while I was using the winch. Now I have 3 grounding points 👍
@Alanniven2922 жыл бұрын
Hi Mel , I had a similar problem on an old cortina , it was diagnosed by the heat of the earth wire ...additional earth equals problem solved 👍
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant 🍻👍
@clivegoodge99332 жыл бұрын
Mel make another negative lead up from the negative of your battery to the engine block it won’t do no harm
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking about that too I’ll have a look see if I got long cable on the old positive one I took off 🥳👍
@clivegoodge99332 жыл бұрын
Good thinking Batman
@carold83082 жыл бұрын
Woops I see now you just did use it- cool
@RVingwithG2 жыл бұрын
Yep, GROUND came to my mind before you started! You can never have toooooo many Grounds! And not just to your farm (body) but to the motor as well!
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Yes you’re absolutely right I may just add more 🍻👍
@MrMaster722 жыл бұрын
Ps don’t spray Wd40 into electrical connections…it’s flammable if there’s a contact (switch) it can get resistive corrosion and heat up..and catch fire. I’ve seen a few fuse box’s catch fire due to WD40/water repellent being used…it’s ok to use on connections to clean out but must be flushed out using contact cleaner afterwards and left to dry…
@silvercamper6492 жыл бұрын
Mel can't believe how calm you are when spending money😂 But I know Mary is your pride and joy. Good luck Bill
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@martinbibby90792 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid. As a fellow sprinter owner, we all have to help each other
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and yes I agree with you it’s always good to share experiences 🍻👍
@petearnold80202 жыл бұрын
obviously could be many things and like you, ive done the process of elimination thing in the past. couple of things i would check is split charger? could you have a short off your leisure battery in the back throwing up a voltage issue on the vans ecu?. on the t5 and other vws i know yours is a merc... my regulator on the alternator packed up which was a bosch and easy fix but at the time a lot of people online said they bought a copy alternator or regulator and dash kept having faults pop up. the voltage regulator on the alternator throws it up. if the ecu thinks voltage is screwed it can affect running and obviously throws code up. worth checking those. good luck and hope you get sorted. that lead looked ok.
@paulluggar59642 жыл бұрын
Suggest putting a parallel earth between your engine area and the leisure equipment, if the earths have different resistances then current can circulate in odd ways (paths of least resistance will take more current etc) with a fancy electronic alternator it may see a fault? Also don't forget to grease the earth connections as there are dissimilar metals there that will start corroding as soon as they get damp. I use spray white lithium 3 in 1 as its clean and sets like butter. Good luck with the electrical pixies! 👍
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Sue.2422 жыл бұрын
You are 1 very very clever chap. Hope these fixes sort Mary out. Or she might need a good sortin too?? Well done Mel Happy New year xxx
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Thank you that’s really kind of you happy new year to you too 🎉🥳🍻👍🤞
@Memyselfandvan2 жыл бұрын
You should of tried pulling the brake switch plunger outwards, I had to do this with mine.
@campervancreations76562 жыл бұрын
Mel, love the channel, just a thought, does the error code not relate to the load sensor rather than the brake pedal switch. They used to be a spring loaded switch but are now electrical switches. They increase the braking power to the wheels based on the load in the van. Just a thought. Jamie
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Thank you I know what you mean and I’m as confused as well I think I’m going to have to go get it plugged in probably if the switch is not the problem 🍻👍
@campervancreations76562 жыл бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorld your OBD diagnostic tool should be able to read the fault, try in the suspension section rather than braking, might point 👉 the way.
@MrPhenomenon12 жыл бұрын
those 2 errors are related,possibly a load sensor or individual wheel sensors if there is such a thing,i would definately replace the brake switch first as a service item just to eliminate it,earth strap looks a bit weedy,i'd make a new,bigger one eventually,but thats not your problem
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@philwilliams232 жыл бұрын
Gutted for you Mel, good luck with belt and switch, got my fingers crossed for you.1🤞
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@spamelamungroo88542 жыл бұрын
New genuine OEM earth cable from Mercedes cost me about £10 ($14 USD) so I'd personally just change it to rule out any doubt. My problem was intermittent starting and I changed the earth and Y cable before releasing that it was the starter solenoid. I'm sure you've already cleaned all the terminals and posts on the starter and alternator when you did the Y cable but if not then that's also worth trying.
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Yes I clean them all thanks for the positive message I’ll get a new negative cable too 👍
@TheAdenau2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mel, you can't always trust the live data from any scanner (especially a cheap one like you're using), if you check the data after fitting the new brake light switch you may find it still doesn't read the 2nd circuit just as before. This sort of thing actually goes against what you said with it proving invaluable, because can quite often lead you up the garden path and then you end up spending more money on incorrect parts trying to diagnose by replacement, so then you got the price of the scanner and all the mistakes in parts it made you take, all the time fitting them and you STILL got the original fault. Does your alternator have a Comms wire? If this wire is broken (for example) it will still charge the battery but will still put faults up on the dash. In cases like this, you may have actually saved money NOT having the scanner and paying a auto electrician to correctly diagnose the real problem. Hope you sort it soon mate, thanks for the vids.👍
@normandiefenbach65712 жыл бұрын
Hi Mell, Maybe nothing to do with your issue but I had weird issue with a Kia Sportage, central locking worked then it wouldn't brake lights did then didn't, Radio and ABS lights had issues in them, auto electrician and workshop change loads of stuff never fixed it, I Thought the car was haunted. then by chance I found the issue, the brand new battery had a broken terminal inside the battery, hit a bump and it would move inside then it would touch again and upset the computer. I had noticed the movement only slightly in the terminal, New battery all good and the old battery was showing 14 volts. Just a thought. good luck
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Wow that’s incredible thank you 🙏
@justinsmith62962 жыл бұрын
If you decide to change that earth cable just spray the ends over with greese once it is fitted, it'll help keep the water out, and stop it corroding again.
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@flybobbie14492 жыл бұрын
Just had similar problem with aeroplane, bad earth. Battery became weak, barely turning engine. Gave impression battery was knackered. But found earth lead to starter and alternator loose. Turned out the lock nut was tight on shoulder of the mount bolt, but the eyelets were loose. Wire brushed, couple of washer and anti shake washer all sorted. I'm thinking now that problem killed another battery last year that was only 18 month old.
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy
@ivecodavey2 жыл бұрын
And i thought my iveco was bad u do have some bother with that merc I'd be replacing those bolts with stainless on the earth cable fascinating stuff 👍
@bienconnuewoninginrichting2212 жыл бұрын
Absolutly change it for a New and maybe even a thicker one.
@iritantNL2 жыл бұрын
Man! Don't put wd40 in a switch! Use contact spray (those lube an clean contacts) For a ground surface to make good contact run a tap trough the bolt hole..
@Fogg-yi8sg2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mel, just a thought but could it be your B-B charger at fault which is causing the the alternator/battery warning? Might be worth disconnecting the leisure side of the van and seeing if the issue still comes up?
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Oh that’s really good idea thank you buddy 👍🍻👍
@Rick_Todd2 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the updates Mel . Happy New Year to you.
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and you
@Chris-zm5mj2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mel, I would just add another earth bonding cable from the engine to the chassis, wont do any harm having a redundancy.
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@peteranderton65212 жыл бұрын
Mel, saw a video today which showed the alternator pulley detached from the vibration damping and slipping around, but looking like it was driving. Maybe an idea to remove the alternator and check the integrity and the drive pulley to the shaft. Also a friend of mine had the bearing fail at the back of the alternator where the diode pack is, which caused similar issues
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the heads up I actually fitted a new one 👍
@peteranderton65212 жыл бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorld I know you did. It was the after market parts that had the issues. Anyway you are all sorted now
@TravelJay232 жыл бұрын
I have s 2017 Sprinter and it's without doubt the biggest pain in the arse I've ever owned, I wouldn't have another one.
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
I feel your pain 😞
@vangeezerexperience2 жыл бұрын
My experiences is that WD40 is excellent to soften up crusty stuff, even on electric parts - BUT - one has to wait to use the part until the WD40 has dried out (at least 12 hours) I have saved my gauge panel twice that way..
@darrynbird81112 жыл бұрын
Hi Mel great content as always. It may be prudent to smear a bit of copper grease or similar on the cable terminals, good luck matey!
@mathy2102 жыл бұрын
Try replacing the battery lend Rebecca's if possible
@conga77542 жыл бұрын
You know I thought just watch all your vids and write down all the problems you have had. Then I could go out and purchase all the parts for a bit of preventive maintenance and hope to dodge some problems down the line. Only problem is I now have to stop and go out and buy another writing pad just to write them down...soooo many problems. Any advice before I part with my cash and buy what I had hoped was a above average reliable van....
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
That’s brilliant I’ll end up with a new van the way I’m going as for advice look for a van with full service history and record that way you know what’s already been done and replaced good luck don’t let my videos put you off I brought my van salvage it was destined for scrap so I kind a knew it would need work 🍻👍
@alec58602 жыл бұрын
Hi mel, youve done your earth cable to the chassis, what about chassis to negative terminal on your battery?
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Checked 🍻👍
@deenunya77352 жыл бұрын
Get a New Lead Mel ,keep for a Spare or Vice Versa. There was another Vanlifer Cpl had same Sort of Issue with Charging Light If still the Same , check all Other Earths on Van Down the Chassis, Doors for Int Lights, Tow Socket if you have one It Was a Seperate Earth on theres, away from the Engine Bay. Have you link for that OBD and Price? Non Start might b li ked to the Brake Switch as a Safety. Do you have to depress Brake Pedal to Start it?
@fraserm74382 жыл бұрын
Had this on a v6 diesel Mercedes couple weeks ago where the alternator warning light was on but actually charging fine, the plug that goes into the alternator that detects the voltage was broken / had a bad connection and therefore not picking up the reading, worth checking.
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
thank you
@Michael-m4y2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mel , I would maybe think of looking for a new earth point steel to steel rather than steel to aluminium as it corrodes a lot quicker and may be your issue HAPPY NEW YEAR
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy 🥳🍻👍
@jonnysparrow56662 жыл бұрын
Hi Mel, have you looked at the connectors on your ecu or ecu's if there is more than one. An issue there could be the reason you seem to be plagued with these problems. You probably have but thought I would mention it. Edit: this comment was for your most recent video! KZbin moved on while I made a cup of tea.
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy
@garrybeard77182 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video well done bud happy new year to you both. 👍
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy same to you 🥳🍻👍
@Mblackuk072 жыл бұрын
Mel there is loads of tutorials on youtube with people adding a second negative cable it seems a common fault with sprinters
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Oh really thank you I’ll have a look 🍻👍
@Mblackuk072 жыл бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorld sorry Mel i should have said electrical faults due negative problems are common not specifically your problem my own sprinter had an issue where she wouldn't start first turn and apparently a lot of electrical problems are sorted with a second negative not an expensive fix if it helps a (lot of videos on youtube aboiut using a second ground fix point}
@colingough45662 жыл бұрын
Have you tried disconnecting the B2B or split charge relay. Check your manual as most modern vehicles have more than one earth lead/point.
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Thank you that’s a great idea 🍻👍
@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft52042 жыл бұрын
goods vid mel keep up the good vids thanks lee
@sixgearsvanlife78682 жыл бұрын
a battery that on the way out could give you this code on the dash
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
It’s only 2 years old but yes you’re absolutely right 🍻👍
@elldees40712 жыл бұрын
Hi Mel, is Mary stop/start? I do know alternators and battery changes are sometimes problematic. Could possibly be the feed back to ecu faulty as you said you have 14+v but Mary’s brain doesn’t seem to think so. 👍🏼🤩👌🏼
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Hi like your way of thinking thank you 👍🍻👍
@EnglishVeteran2 жыл бұрын
Stops you getting bored Mel!! Pain in the arse though!
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Lol yes keeps me busy for sure 🍻👍
@charlespatterson65612 жыл бұрын
Hi Mel, After you replaced the alternator did you clear all historic codes from the vehicle, your alternator is obviously working if charging at 14v.
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Yes I did 🍻👍
@Leatherkid012 жыл бұрын
Those negative ribbon (as i call it) lead, linking chassis ground to the body or part is not as good as an actual thick cable similar to the one on the negative batt terminal(usually a jacketed thick heavy cable). If/when i do need to replace one, i replace it with the one similar to the negative batt cable (at least in size). Being in the snow belt area.... And high use of road salt... Those ribbon ground straps rots out first. Another tip is once replaced, and the bolt makes a good connection, i would apply some dielecteic grease or rust proof spray on the exposed metal (bolt head and eyelit) to stop it from corroding) Problems like this will never happen again in most cases. Knowing my luck, it would be faulty in the dead of winter at - 10C in the middle of a blizzard 🤣
@oldgit10912 жыл бұрын
Never earth to alloy bolt new earth on the engine it Wii be bettet🤪
@barryneville47032 жыл бұрын
Just been thinking, if you have a good voltage coming from the alternator & a good voltage from the battery, it must be the voltage sensor itself that is faulty wherever that is?
@tonyfrancis97932 жыл бұрын
Hi Mel, Have you tried disconnecting you split charging relay to see if this is creating you error message?
@letsbefrank62692 жыл бұрын
I like the smell of WD40 in the morning Mel. 😂
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Haha 😂 🍻👍
@RVingwithG2 жыл бұрын
$$$$ all day long. Glad I skipped buying one. GOOD Thing you can do some of the work!
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@Benjamin-gp3dl Жыл бұрын
Any thoughts on why headlight bulbs frequently burn out on a 2016 Sprinter 2500?
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
No sorry
@MarkJones-fl5oc2 жыл бұрын
Any thoughts on best way to cover holes, removed a roof rack, though need to plug the holes
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
I always use this stuff it’s great amzn.to/3HRV9uf
@sixgearsvanlife78682 жыл бұрын
good morning just seen your vid but have you tested the battery
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
I’ll have a go thank you 👍🍻👍
@MrNugget4252 жыл бұрын
Did you leave tools in the airbox? Thanks Mel, useful to know if mine goes.
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Yes just the dip stick for the auto box keeps it safe 🍻👍🤓
@carold83082 жыл бұрын
Did you try your diagnostic detector
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Yep 👍 🤓👍
@royshamrock32932 жыл бұрын
Happy new year mell... Be good idea to put one other earth led to the engine. So you have 2
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy that’s good idea 👍
@christate5902 жыл бұрын
Interesting vlog Mel. Just a reminder that sensors can be faulty as well and hope its a cheap fix. While you're on about electrics I was just wondering, , , When using a dimmer switch on your LED lights, do they use less amps when the lights are dimmed or do they use the same amount of battery whether on full or not. Just curious. Cheers Mel.
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
I really don’t know try google it good luck 🤞
@thinkfirst94642 жыл бұрын
Battery to earth cable ?
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Checked 🍻👍
@raybeattie58022 жыл бұрын
Sucked in!
@robinbean67162 жыл бұрын
Happy new year Mel,,,,,hope you sort it out mate good video as always are you going to be building a van any time soon
@patrickvanreeth73552 жыл бұрын
Hi Mel, did you check the negative connection between the actual alternator and the engine itself ? The positive side is screwed on, but the negative side might just connect through the tensioner... If negative can't propperly flow to the engine, the rest will never get enough power (voltage can still be ok, while amps are not ) All the best (y)
@MrMaster722 жыл бұрын
Alternator earths through its mount to the engine block…the earth cable Mel repaired earths the engine to the chassis. The battery earth is direct to chassis so the circuit is complete..🤟🏼
@patrickvanreeth73552 жыл бұрын
@@MrMaster72 not going to discuss, but no matter how it earths, since this connection has not been touched, it could have built up oxidation.
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Yes buddy I put new alternator on and clean all contacts 🍻👍
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Yes buddy I put new alternator on and clean all contacts 🍻👍
@CheckFred2 жыл бұрын
Do you watch any #SalvageRebuildsUK video's Mel ?? ...... If you do, you'll notice that when they have electrical WARNING codes come up it's usually 'nothing' to do with the presumed fault, but some sensor going bonkers on the same circuit ... Good luck ... A bit of Trial & Error for you MeThinks 🙂
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@john-xx8nc2 жыл бұрын
Mel how are you doing question what do you think a 2008 mwb high top 311 sprinter with a 1 owner from new on 150 000 on the clock ,body in good condition is worth ,cheers m8
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
I’d go get it if I was you before anyone else dose good luck 🤞 🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️
@john-xx8nc2 жыл бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorld thanks m8 all the best ,I found a old threepence yesterday and a junk ring ,take care
@David_111112 жыл бұрын
yay or not lol
@vwgolffancarreviews71112 жыл бұрын
Get A new earth Leed and will you get an electric sprinter ? Who is merry
@patrickjobling86762 жыл бұрын
Mate ..abandon ship ..these sprinters are all poo lay bloodywell voo n stuff ..designer faults from start to (well you.ll never get to tje finish )..😎..weve bunn over this ..transit .. its the onlyway forward..😁pip pips
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Yes I should have stuck with my transit 🎉🥳🍻👍
@patrickjobling86762 жыл бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorld ...nnyess
@karlmabe16492 жыл бұрын
Transits turn to dust. Iv driven these van as a courier with this fault light many times didn't seem to stop it starting
@flybobbie14492 жыл бұрын
So many YT videos of car electrical problems being fixed just by cleaning earth connections.
@kennethcroll69722 жыл бұрын
Hello, in the car audio world they do the big three upgrade, heres a link that may be helpful kzbin.info?search_query=big+3+upgrade+car+audio
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@kennethcroll69722 жыл бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorld your very welcome
@wayne12432 жыл бұрын
Get that wallet out Mel if going to the dealers 😂😂
@briansibley91232 жыл бұрын
BLOODY MARY & not the drink , hope you fix her , & HAPPY NEW YEAR FELLA! May it be a GOOD 😊 ONE . ☮️❤️🎉👨🏻🌾🐑🥃👊👊💥🍾😇😇
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy same to t🥳🍻👍🎉🤓
@debbie621402 жыл бұрын
Hi Mel. Is it worth disconnecting your DC to DC charger to see if the charging fault is still there? Just a thought.
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Yes I did try doing that 🍻👍
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Yes I did try doing that 🍻👍
@kenmackenzie73382 жыл бұрын
Hi Mel from an electricians point of view the cable is okay mate
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@glynatmore18172 жыл бұрын
Hi mel You make your video's so instructional & So much fun. Your such a jolly chappie. Looking forward to your class act vids This year. Any new build plans this year ? Wishing you a very happy new year.
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
all the best to you to thank you for your encouragement and support really appreciated if I can get Mary running rite I plan on doing a lot more traveling this summer 🍻👍
@robtrueblood8532 жыл бұрын
Happy new year mel to you and Rebecca xx
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy and you too thank you for all the encouragement 🍻👍🥳🎉
@errolmagill16112 жыл бұрын
Okay Mel, I was a mechanic - don't forget about the earth lead (and Positive connection) at your battery - clean up and secure those too. Serrated washers can help with getting good earth connections. When you have finished, coat the connections with something to prevent future corrosion. Your B2B charger could be causing some of the issues. Hopefully your on the right track with the brake switch, an interesting project for us all.
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy that’s a great idea to use them washers 🍻👍
@Ianjowett12 жыл бұрын
i was going to suggest that too . good advice a dodgey earth can cause loads of bother .i often put a bit of copper slip on too , added connectivity and terminal protection
@lenward4742 жыл бұрын
Dielectric grease!!!?the joint on motor ground you said aluminium...steel bolt,steel connector? Bad combo...the second you clean aluminium it starts to oxidize. Open up use dielectric then torque it. Don't be afraid to make cable and add,it won't affect anything just add better ground. Check ground from battery to chassis. Reliable....not according to repair companies that use them as fleet vehicles. Frequent to repairs very expensive. Many sent back to dodge gas....
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great advice really appreciated 🤓👍
@camillaellem6647 Жыл бұрын
Hello from Australia! I have the exact same problem. Did this fix it!?!?!
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
Hi Camilla I’m sorry to hear that your having issues I did manage to fix the problem have you seen the follow up video I posted I’d highly recommend watching it it’s worth doing what I did as it fixes a major issue with sprinters good luck hope this helps 🤞kzbin.info/www/bejne/o57IfXymgbWJeJI
@alanemmerson3632 жыл бұрын
Mel do a second earth Belt and bracers great vlog👍
@peterneal71602 жыл бұрын
What does the Handbook say about that Charging Warning light? If the Earth cable solder has melted then in theory water could get in and corrode it? I would have put Vaseline or grease on both Earth connections to stop corrosion. What about the Battery Earth to Engine/Body is that good?? Drive belt may be slipping??
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
It says take it to workshop 😂🍻👍
@jonathonmilliken80192 жыл бұрын
Hi Mel might be worth looking into but as the sprinter and crafter are the same, parts are interchangeable, I recently required a headlight switch for my crafter when I ordered from vw a merc part arrived in a vw box. Out of curiosity I phoned merc quoting the part number it was £50 dearer. Hope you understand this comment and that it might even save you a few quid🤞
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@MrMaster722 жыл бұрын
As suggested put another earth lead from engine to chassis and check battery earth to chassis.. To check voltage you must perform a volt drop under load on all earths and positives…using a multimeter on Volts. Simple to do,even .5V drop can cause faults. All fault diagnosis must start with correct voltage at sensors/consumers.
@golfgtioz2 жыл бұрын
Good old German engineering Mel , my guess with you fault is a bad connection to your ABS module , if the module doesn’t get the desired voltage it could throw up a voltage fault ( newer Mercedes sometime have a second small battery to backup the ABS pump) it would also give you your brake fault code That my armchair mechanic viewpoint anyway 👍 Might be worth checking your abs fuse too, the 40amp one,
@BigVanSmallWorld2 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy that’s really helpful 🍻👍
@golfgtioz2 жыл бұрын
No worries Mel hope you get it resolved, it could possibly be the earth strap as many have suggested but sometimes it’s worth seeing things from another perspective too. It’s not all black and white when it comes to chasing faults as I’ve learnt 👍
@geoffhoughton70642 жыл бұрын
i have just had the earthing problem but on a transit. after spending two days cleaning all the conecctions it turned out to be a knackered battery. in my own defence i was told the battery had only been replaced 6 month earlier.