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@RVingwithG

2 жыл бұрын

A good old cleaning FOR THE WIN! ! !

Tip: warm the relay case with a hair dryer immediately before separating it. The plastic will be much more flexible and you should be able to do the job without any damage. Also, check the can label of contact cleaner as some of these have chemicals that are carcinogenic. Great video, thanks Mel.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tom 👍

This is what KZread is for, someone that feels like a mate and excellent content. You nail it every video Mel 👏

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shane that’s really kind of you 🍻👍

Nice one Mel 👍 what you have shown is a demonstration of effective old school persistence. Fact is, in my experience, most things can be resolved with the right approach. If you had put your van into a garage all they'd do is give you a savage bill for swapping out components with no guarantee of success. Old school rocks!!! 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy that’s the way I roll old school 🍻😊👍

Superb result Mel. I think everyone watching this had their fingers crossed for you. The world is your oyster again now Mary is 100% fit 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy 🍻👍

Hi Mel, as Tom Thunmb say warm the plastic as it will expand then rather than a thick penknife blade use a 0.030 feeler gauge and then say a 0.015 feeler instead of cardboard to keep the locking tabs apart. Well done on a good job. As usual we all learn throughout our lives.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊👍

Hello from Montreal ! Thanks Mel for your kind generosity in sharing may it return to you a hundredfold !

@BigVanSmallWorld

7 ай бұрын

Thank you that’s really kind of you I hopefully this video helps you

Hay bud I mentioned to you, about 12 months ago now, about using cheap clay based kitty litter in a long sock, like your granny had behind the front door to stop the drafts, lay it across the bottom of the screen and it should absorb any water running down the screen.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Yes great idea but all my socks have holes lol 😂

Great stuff Mel. Great feeling when you finally resolve something like this. And even better when it's a free fix 😉

Mate, I stumbled across this one and it’s a ripper. Your sliding bed one was integral to my van build so I thank you again for that. You’re a good bloke. Thanks for your videos brother 🤙🏼

@BigVanSmallWorld

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Thank you 🙏

Nice one Mel, love the fact that you never give up and inspire people to give it a go themselves with your helpful videos :)

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy for the positive encouragement really appreciated

Hi really glad you have sorted was willing it to work for you great videos and very informative thanks m8

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

Really pleased for you Mel, good to see you relay the issue for other folk... your one switched on bloke 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you I see what you did there 😂🍻👍

Great job on what can be done to save a lot of money. Tips and advice, small or big are invaluable… thank you Mel

Great news Mel well done! You should be proud of your self that reminds me of a song oh yeah proud Mary 😀 Take care 👍👍👍😎

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant thank you 😂🍻😊👍

Fantastic video! Proper diagnostics done right. Great to see people repairing instead of just replacing. Chuffed for you mate 👍🏼

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the positive feedback really appreciated 😊👍

Hi Mel, i'm glad to see that your electrical problems seem to be over. From my recent experience with the most likely cause of that problem, the condensationbuildup on your window, i would strongly advice you to buy a "Soplair" outside windowcurtain. In the past we used those windowisolation you put on the inside of the window and had always condensation on the 3 front windows as well as on the others. Now since we bought that front windowisolation for the outside, we haven't had ANY condensation whatsoever. Not making this up, on the sidewindows and at the back we still have that nasty condensation and i'm planning to make some of those cushions myself as there seem to be non for those windows on sale. I can even fold half of the window down in daytime so you can still look outside, but as nighttime comes i absolutely flip it above as we can really feel the difference between up or down this winter. And, no i haven't got shares of that compagny. I'm just very pleased with the results. Hoping it can help you keeping your window dry and your relais in tiptop condition, saying goodbye from a stay in Germany this weekend. Lots of Love from us Carlo & Mascha

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy that’s really kind of you stay safe out there you two 🍻😊👍💐

@karlkhansen

7 ай бұрын

Cant seem to find these online anymore, do they still exist?

Perseverance pays! Well done Mel👌👍from BIGMICK IN HULL😂

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy 🍻👍

FairPlay Mel this video will be super helpful to a lot of people 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you I hope so 😊👍

Brilliant not having to pay new parts...great video loved it 😀

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you hope you are both doing well and staying safe 👍😷👍

Over the moon for mel great fix always a bonus when you do it yourself 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy 👍

My heater matrix went 2 month ago and it was blowing steam right up the passenger side under the dash.right where them relays are.now I have started having a starting issue.makes sense that this could be the issue. Thanks to people like you documenting issues like this.we are forever grateful.thanks and keep up the good work.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to comment really appreciate your encouragement good luck with your van hope you manage to get it sorted don’t forget to check your brake light switch at the pedal 🤞🤞🤞

Amazing job, Mel! Once again you taught me something, thank you! 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

you’re absolutely welcome thank you for watching 👍

Well done Mel x Happy Motoring Pal.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️

Nice fix Mel, really pleased for you, nice feeling when you sort something out👏👏👏👏

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

new relays added to my shopping list...keep it up great content

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and good luck 🤞

Well done Mel, you clever little sausage. I bet you're so relieved! There's nothing worse than electrical problems but nothing better than sorting them yourself. All the best bud. 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy 😊👍🍻

Congrats Mel for the nice trouble shooting and thanks for sharing this, I’ll definitely check mine before facing issues.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and good luck 🤞

FairPlay Mel topman safe travels 😉

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and you

nice one Mel , much better to repair if possible rather than throw away and renew , and the cash saved will finance your next trip....canny beat it!!!!

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you that’s rite 😊👍

Great glad you have fixed it Mel really enjoyed this.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Great insight into relays Mel. There’s a certain amount of pleasure doing what you’ve achieved. Nice one👍👍 Fingers crossed!

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

Well done Mel. Good to see you fixed it. Let the Adventure Beguin. From Jeff and Helen.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Well done Mel, satisfaction achieved 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

I had to do this about 10 years ago for my turn signal relay. They wanted $110 for a new one. So I took it out, lightly sanded the metal connectors. Has worked ever since. Great German engineering.

@BigVanSmallWorld

11 ай бұрын

You know rite 👍

Nice one Mel👍

Well done ! , really pleased you sorted the relays , keep the vids coming 😎 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you I’ll try to 😊👍

Hi Mel , Great job in finding the issue well done mate 👍👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

Well done Mel!

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

I bought a small relay tester, also bought a second hand fuse/ relay box with all relays/ fuses £20, eBay ,mine turned out to be fuel pump relay on checking the numbers on them horn relay was same one, now have spares for full box 👍🚐

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Nice what a bargain well worth £20 👍🤓👍

Well sorted Mel...so pleased you got it fixed.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Good fix Mel, those types of fix are the best.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Nice... 👍🏼 Just be glad its not - 22C.... U can enjoy your drive now 😀

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness me hope you’re doing ok 👍

@Leatherkid01

2 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld am fine 👍🏼 healthy and not frozen 😆

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏so happy for ya dude

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

Hi Mel, my sprinter has been the same for the last couple of months. Egr valve, egr cooler. New relays ( wish you'd made this a month ago😂) new MAF sensor, exhaust came off. Just had a 350 mile trip away for a couple of nights it ran like a dream. Just clocked up 240,000. Really enjoy your video's. Very helpful 👍🏻 .

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy safe travels 🍻👍

Top Job Mel, informative as ever ! 😁

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Good news Mel, well done!

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Hi Mel, I'm very pleased for you. The problem you had, although I didn't know the exact problem, is called (Voltage drop). It would be worth finding out how to carry the test out on your Multi, plenty of vlogs out there. I have to say your not finished yet with the problem, your windscreen is leaking down onto your fuse box, so a little cyclone around that part of the windscreen should do the trick. Also when you the scanner or the dash telling you, low voltage. Your first taught should be, Voltage drop not low voltage, if that makes sense. Good Stuff.

Happy days Mal👏

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy 👍🤓👍

Excellent job Mel :)

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

well done Mel

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Good Result mell glad.its sorted

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thank you for your encouragement and support really appreciated 🍻👍

Well done Mel great job keep going forward 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you I’ll do my best 👍

All your stress caused by maybe 1 faulty relay.....I will be checking mine! Thanks Mel!

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck 🤞

My first visit to your channel. Great video, well presented. You're good at this!

@BigVanSmallWorld

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!🙏

Great fix ! I’m buying a sprinter in the next couple of days , that will go on the list of things to do 👍🏻

@BigVanSmallWorld

Жыл бұрын

Go for it!👍

My heater resister packed up, working on my renault traffic, the new one was expensive, so I cleaned the old one and heypresto. Woo-Hoo working again!!!

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Well done 👍 great feeling ah 😊👍

good job Mel thanks for the vid GOD bless ya peace

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Just be wary that the contacts on relays are often coated so that they can handle the high current arcs. By cleaning them you can remove the silvering and expose the copper. Not a huge issue but it will eventually end up with the copper welding itself together. I would dig out the wiring diagram and see what the really dirty relay was actually doing. It might just be a case that you have to change that one in the future. Great content thou and fixing wiring/electrical issues like that can be a nightmare so im glad its solved it!

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️

Hi Mel 👋 thanks for sharing this video update and information 🤞👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🚌🚌🚌

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and you’re absolutely welcome 👍

Top job Mel, good work!

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Awesome, well done buddy, pheeuuw what a relief...😀

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it was 👍😊👍

Whoop, nice one Mel.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Brilliant thank for posting this NOW SUBSCRIBED 😀

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you really appreciate your support 👍🤓👍

Yay I had my fingers crossed and you got there, my Peugeot 207 has weird signs at times been tested at garage but no faults found I wonder if it’s the relays thanks Mel👍👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and good luck with your pug 😊👍🤞

Great work.i think you are helping a lot sprinter

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you I really hope so 😊👍

Here we go again , my transit going into limp mode. Been in the garage 3 months ... They did regeneration, then air flow meter, then gas test, then new erg valve, still going into limp at speed on the motorway. Then tried inter cooler,. I took it to another garage to check the codes. They said erg valve hadn't been tightened up properly. So back to original garage . They were thinking next was turbo ffs .So frustrated. Leisure batteries went flat too ..

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Oh mate that’s really terrible 😣 good luck 🤞

Hi Mel, well done,but just a future tip when using a multimeter for continuity testing on switch contacts,use the lowest ohm range as this puts a higher current through the test piece and will show up any small resistance.👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you buddy that’s really kind of you 😊👍

Well done mate pleased ya sorted it out

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Great Mel 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Great result well done👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️

Well done Mel 👏👏👏..... It looks so EASY .... Once you KNOW! ... EH ?? 😄😄

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️

Hi Mel battery light sorted. Alternator replaced charged at 14.2v but battery light came back on after 15 secs, checked the comm wires to ECU all OK, sent new Alternator back as faulty another came, fitted, same problem. Luckily I have an identical sale van so swapped the 53k one to my camper, voilà sorted. The replacements were branded Holst black box with yellow and red flashing looking for all the world as a German replacement, research shows they are Chinese look good quality and charge ok but clearly something wrong on the comms side. Originals are Valeo stickered as Mercedes Benz, the supplier has sent a Bosch at the same price as the Holsts as compensation. Buyer beware.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you W that’s really interesting I’ll have to check my alternator and see what make it is 🍻😊👍

great video pal. very well explained

@BigVanSmallWorld

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped👍

Well done Mel.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Hi Mel heres a little tip for you to try out....If you have any more relays to open up you can use a heat source ie: hair dryer to soften the outer plastic case so they are less likely to crack... I love all your videos ... And you have shown me so many fantastic skills thanks

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy that’s really good advice much appreciated 😊👍

Hi Mel , as always great video . You make my day the other day, thank you for the sticker . Tomasz.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Buddy for your encouragement and support it’s really appreciated 👍🤓👍

Great job Mel 👊👊

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

Well done Mell 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

Yay! Happy days 👍🏻 😀

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Well done Mel

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Genius ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍👍👍👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️

Well done buddy definitely was worth it going through those relays. I’m glad Mary’s ok and your beautiful home :) Wonder if my crafter has these do they control the wipers? Thank you buddy always great vlogs so helpful. Your the best massive inspiration bud 😞 Hope you Becks and Monty are doing well 🚐🚐🤗☺️🙏

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Hay buddy thank you 🙏 we are all doing ok 👌 I’m not sure if your Crafter is the same but yes they control the wipers on my sprinter along with just about everything else so was worthwhile to clean them 🍻👍🤓👍

@whippetsadventuresandoneman

2 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld aww because when I do the washes I have to double push it to squirt the driver side. The passenger works normally. Strange. Il have to check them bud :) Going to replace the crafter roof Ariel this weekend, hope it goes ok I’ve only seen one video how to remove it :( 🤗🤗☺️🍻

Good informative video 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

congrats!

Replaced mine a week or so ago, no issues now. Oreily auto parts here in the states 9$ each.

@BigVanSmallWorld

10 ай бұрын

Nice glad it worked for you 🙏🤓🙏

Nice to see its okay

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Love the channel, but as an electronics engineer I would say, cleaning relays is a get you home temporary fix. It may even last a considerable time. but change at the earliest convenience. Certainly keep the older cleaned up ones as an emergency spare. but question more where the green mould and dirt is coming from. Moisture may be your problem.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and yes moisture is my biggest problem living in my van

BRILLIANT BIT OF INFORMATION FOR US MERCEDES SPRINTER OWNERS. CHEERS 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

You’re absolutely welcome hopefully this video will help somebody out 🍻👍

Clumbersome is a great new word I am going to appropriate.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🍻😂👍

NEVER GIVE UP!

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Hi mel you could try an independant auto electrition for relays as much cheaper when they dont have manufacters name in paint on it lol. Its prob condensation that caused the prob in the first place, you can put a smear if silacone around pins and case.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Congratulations :-)

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Thanks for the video

@BigVanSmallWorld

20 күн бұрын

No problem! Hope it helps

So I happened upon your video because of the recent thefts of vehicle due to the ability to record signals from key fobs and then coming back later and stealing the van/car. One person suggested pulling out the fuel pump relay and carrying it with you while leaving the car parked. Even if they get inside they won't be able to drive away and it is better than a kill switch. Also ordered some Faraday bags for my Fobs. I saw your steering wheel lock. Looks a bit small. And I looked to see if you had put the powered squeegee link in the description. I am interested in both. Thanks!

Nice one Mel, good to see some old school engineering fixing the problem instead of the dispose and replace mentality. Many of the very old relays used to have replaceable points for when the contracts wore out because they were built to last and be serviceable. The design is essentially the same even now just the cost of manufacture has dropped massively over the years..

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy 😊👍

I seem to offer advice after you have put the good work in sorry not intended.... But anyway here goes for others who may follow in your footsteps. First step I was taught was to simply swap a matching pair and see if that cured the fault and as a result created a new different fault. Relays are relays generic ones are really cheap and do the same job circa £5-£10 ... I'm guessing the £30 price was from a Mercedes dealership?

nice one fella

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️

i bought a relay tester from Amazon works ok

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant 🍻👍

Hi Mel, well done on the relays. It might be worth getting some spares from a salvage yard to have when you travel "just in case". I believe you discussed your windscreen Hoover in a previous video but I don't remember which one. Is it built to suck up water? WHat make and model is it?

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

This is the kit that I got there at a great price at the moment amzn.to/3qDuCer

@JohnTarbox

2 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld Thank you.