If this worked for you and you would like to buy me a coffee that would be really appreciated www.buymeacoffee.com/BigVanSmalWorld

This is just what I needed to hear. Got myself a cheap 07 plate transit a few months ago with the manual lock on the driver's door knackered so only entry into the cab via the central locking on the blue key. Was working fine up until last week when it took a few minutes of constant pressing of the unlock button, got a battery to replace it to find it impossible to open the case so went to good old KZread and came across this video. £8 wireless charger from Amazon and 2 hours charge later I was able to unlock from down the street. Thanks Mel, top man, top video.

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

That’s brilliant thanks for letting me know could you let me know what charger you got so I can pass it on to others cheers 🍻

@mikehope2708

3 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld OneCut Upgrade Wireless Charger, Charge Stand for iPhone 11, 11 Pro, Max, XR, Xs Max, XS, X, 8, 8 Plus, 10W Fast-Charging for Galaxy S10 S9 S8, Note 10 Note 9 & More (Black)

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

I’ll look it up and put a link for others to see thank you really appreciated 👍👍

You've saved me a lot of stress and money 💰. Thank you so much. 20min charging was enough to get me going. Will top it up overnight.

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

That’s good news well done and thanks for letting me know I’m so pleased that it’s working for so many people 👍🍻👍

Thank you so much! My fella went out to his van last night and couldn’t get in it. Googled. Found your clip. Tried it. This morning he is back in his van. The toothbrush charger worked. I am now the best thing since sliced bread and he is a happy chap! X

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

That’s brilliant so nice to hear it worked for you and ya fella. If you would like to help me and others then please feel free to share on social media FB etc 👍🤓👍

That's brilliant! We had a similar problem and quote from Ford but at least we could open the van via the driver's lock. We knew our auxiliary battery was shot but great news when we replaced both aux and starter battery the key fob was charged up again and has worked ever since! Happy days! 😁👍 Apparently, if your batteries are old, ours were probably original so 5 years, they stop charging the fob.

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

Myfanwy the Van thank you for sharing that’s really interesting 🤙🤓

Tried mine last night left on top of charger and today it all works great. thank you.

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant 👍😊👍

Hey, Hi from New Zealand. I had a Duff Key, tried your method, and it WORKED. Cheers. Now when Lockdown here is over, back on the road for us

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Hello that’s fantastic thanks for letting me know stay safe 👍🤓👍

Just used this overnight with my dad's van keys, worked perfectly with the Toothbrush charger. Thank you

@BigVanSmallWorld

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!👍🤓👍

Bought myself a 09 transit and was debating on buying a pair of new keys. Will definitely be trying this when I get home from work. Excellent idea 💡 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and good luck 🤞

You sir are a bloody genius. Funnily enough not only do i have the exact same van and key as you, but also the exact same toothbrush 🤣

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant 👍😂👍good luck 👍

Never thought I’d be doing this 😂Got my key on charge right now. Using one of the circular phone chargers. I’ll get back to you how it goes 😂😂😂 legend for this mate

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck buddy hope it works out for you 👍

@madt1008

2 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld nope it didn’t work 😂😂😂 don’t think I have a rechargeable one. The battery housing had been opened so I assume they’d put a non rechargeable one in. Good video none the less. Thanks

Nice one, I've just picked up a transit with the same problem but my pcb has damp/battery marks in it. battery measures ok and I cleaned the board so hopefully nothing else is dead and thanks to you I now know how to charge it.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

You’re absolutely welcome good luck with the new van 🚐

can i have the charging position it did work please? I have only one key, if the alarm goes off. what should i do? witch fuse should i removed? Thanks

Mel.. you're a BLOODY GENIUS..🤓

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

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

I wanted to take the time to say thank you. You inspire me Mel!!! You’re top notch!

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Robert that’s really nice of you 🤓🤙

I love you, I had the same problem and tried it, I hung the key over the charger on a piece of string overnight, IT WORKED

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant I’m pleased it worked for you 🤓🍻

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

@BigVanSmallWorld

Жыл бұрын

Brilliant 👍🤓👍

Hi Mel! I love your videos, it’s refreshing to find someone with such enthusiasm that’s creating a community benefitting everyone! Subscribed and checking your other videos! Have a great weekend, Adam.

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Adam really appreciate your positive feedback and support 🍻cheers 🤓🤙

Hey Mel ... thank you so much! I was desperate with the key not working after some weeks in winter, when the van wasn`t in use. Bought a battery ... watched many youtube videos ... thought I`d have to sold in a new battery ... not to mention to programm the key then again. You saved me from destroying the Key, man! Thank you. 5 minutes on the toothbrush charger, and it worked!!! Wow, what a hack! Thank you. Your coffee will be really big! PS: Our van looks about the same insinde ... an we have the same toothbrush.

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 ай бұрын

That’s fantastic I’m so pleased it worked for you. Thank you so much for the coffee really appreciate that 👍🍻

That's going to help some transit owners for sure thanks for sharing 👍

Awesome I’m trying this now,, just brought a van , door lock mashed, Tibby key was used but broke, they put the corner window on the floor, just took it out, So had access , managed to dig broke key out, so charging my fob over night, and will post up date in the morning,,, cheers mate,, I’ve subscribed ....

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you I really appreciate your support good luck with the key try using a rubber band to hold it to the charger it may take 24 hours tho 👍

@paulnixon9210

4 жыл бұрын

It’s still charging, costs nothing to keep trying lol... no rush ...

IT WORKS....OMG....you sir are a GENIUS :) AND I LOVE YOU LOL......We used a laggy band to secure the key fob to our electric toothbrush base...and after 3 hours it has done the trick, from standing in the living room to the van in the street....yup, it works....thank you sooooooooo much xxx

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased it worked for you thank you for letting me know I really appreciate your feedback and Love 😁👍🤓

@shauns.random.adventures

4 жыл бұрын

Can I ask please What was your position with laggy band

@giovanialphonde9340

4 жыл бұрын

hi guys , i`am just a guy who`s in to motor trade, and i also have trouble with my van, got a ford transit custom van mark 7 was trying to see why my central lock gone wrong so quick without notice, at the end i could open the door for one day i was search for every answer , check on youtube saw this man here talking about induction charger is a solution but apparently i don`t have anything with induction charger , but then i was thinking to get my key as i left it in my toolbox in the shade, thinking to get it as o got an idea loads of magnet in my tool box. so went there to pick up the phone , soon i try to open the key to check if i could clean or do smth with the battery , i just heard a click , guess what ? it was the key working coz the magnetfield i guess can resolve the problem. so guys try this and let me know don`t have any website , but leave a msg here perhaps thought i share that with you all big relief for me save 300 pound joke. or get me at giogiomusic must be raining on youtube . thanks .

@10112505

3 жыл бұрын

Hi guys mine got wet and now the central lockings not working will it recharge for me to do you think or is it fried

Nice one so glad you posted this, I used my Apple Watch charger, it done the trick van opens starts and drives nice one buddy, I’m now going to check out your camper ideas as I intend on doing that as well 👏👏👏😁

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Hay so please to hear it helped you out thanks for taking the time to comment 👍😊👍

And their was I too, van not started for a year ! Same problem BUT MY SPARE, that’s been in tool box for 5 yrs worked !!!yikes it was a glorious moment, mines a mk 7 btw , and I am looking for my lecy tooth brush RIGHT NOW , well done mate

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

That’s amazing well done 👍

Thanks for the info.....Just come back from holiday 10 weeks, no response from the key,followed your info and Yes it worked...Once again, thank you .

@BigVanSmallWorld

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped 👍🤓👍

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

Many thanks ! Have spent the £300 on a new key and it lasted 6 months had it replaced ( free ) and it's done it again ! Bought a piece of furniture with an induction charger built in (glass topped sideboard ) but don't have the £1500.00 phone to use it ! Will try it tonight when my Van's back from mot 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

6 ай бұрын

Please do let me know what happens 👍

Great workaround Mel, well done mate 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

pa maj thank you 🤓🤙

That's great BUT what was the final position of the key relative to the charger which was successful? You tried lots of configurations but which one worked?

Well Mel I've just been sat here trying to open my key fob. Decided to seek advice from the oracle google and found your video. I'm now taping my key to my toothbrush charger. Thanks for the informative story.

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and good luck 🤞 hope it works for you if not try a phone induction charger they work really well to so I’m told 👍

hi well i use my van every day and my keys always in with it turned on and one night i went to get in my van after coming home from work and my keys won't open my van there was nothing then i opened it manually then after it worked again but i have noticed the range is crap on it opening my van like i need to change the battery

Charging my ford Key as I type on my new MUFC desk top charger. Let’s hope it works. Great info and very entertaining. Thank you.

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback good luck I hope it works out for you 👍🤓👍

If you turn the key clockwise twice the back door unlocks. Insert key turn clockwise to unlock driver door. Release then turn clockwise again. You should hear the rear door unlock. Works on my MK7.

@ianbirkinhead4103

9 ай бұрын

Thanks, I appreciated your comment, helped me heaps

I NEVER left a public message on a KZread video, but you deserve a BIG BIG hug (sorry in these COVID-19 times). You just saved our holiday in the French Alps, because I happened to have a iPhone10 cordless charger - and VUPTI the bloody car started !!! SO THANKS MATE

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

That’s brilliant thank you for taking the time to comment and good luck with the rest of your holiday 👍🤓👍

Hi Thanks for your video, I have kind a similar situation,mine car key,do open the car doors manually but button don't work.key was dropped once and small kiosk place (key and shoe repair place)told me battery is dead and needs new one and I said ok,but one day after replacing battery is dead again. Just don't know what to do now.

@BigVanSmallWorld

Жыл бұрын

Good luck hope you get it sorted out soon 🤞

Great news to my ears pal. Just bought 62 plate transit and you guessed fob is dead. Thanks for sharing pal I'm now gonna try your method of madness and save a few quid .thanks pall . Scott.

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck while it works for you 👍😊👍

Side note, just tried my old transit van key in the door of my newer transit and it opens it no problem, get a kill switch on the battery installed before your van wanders off in the night like mine did😉

Hi Mel, I am in a similar situation, in that I cannot use my key to unlock my campervan. I purchased an induction toothbrush charger and ‘charged’ it overnight. It didn’t work when I tried to unlock the van. Do you know of another way to gain access into my 2008 van? It is fitted with 2 batteries under the drivers seat, so using a battery charger under the bonnet will not work. I look forward to your comments. Many thanks.

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Hi if your engine battery’s have gone flat you can still charge them if you can get under the bonnet there is a live pole under a cover with a + on top it’s usually used to put jump leads on put your booster or charger pos on this and neg to the engine anywhere and you’re be golden 👍

Hi m8, just bought a 58 plate Ford transit and the key fob was dead, it won't open the van door so just stuck it on top of my Samsung phone wireless charger so hope it will work

Great video mate , I'm going to do mine now , Which way did you place the key on the charger please , like buttons facing up , or buttons facing down on to the charger , cheers Jordon

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Hello mate I just put it on the charger with an elastic band 👍🤓👍

I ve tried today and it did worked, thanks. The rigth position is buttons are down, ford logo is up. Key is pointing out, chain hole is towards charger cable.

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Irfan Cinpir thank you for your positive feedback I’m sure others will find this useful 👍🤓👍

You are a bloody star! Thank you so much for sharing. I’m gonna fiddle around with my toothbrush charger now! X

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely welcome if you have a wireless phone charger that works too and is a lot easier good luck 🤞 hope it works for you 👍😊👍

had same problem, I went down tthe route of new keys/ ignition barrel (orig wasn't good)WITHOUT the charging battery, (can buy normal ones) also keys do split, where the black/grey top meets the blue body there is (well on mine anyways) a small slot, small screwdriver and slide blue part away. Great channel, thanks

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

How in the end was the most successful position for the key to charge on the induction base you never actually clarified.was it on top side or underneath?

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

David hughes i did start by balancing it on top and then actually put the charger on top of the key I keep moving during the day so can’t say for sure just know it worked sorry I couldn’t be more helpful 😐

Thanks Mel, gonna try this with our defunct spare car key. Hasn't worked for a few years!

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

elfbell ok cool do let us know if it works 🤓🤙

Btilliant I will try this! But which way did you finally put the key in relation to the charger to get charged?

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

I moved it around during the day and night good luck have a look through the comments it’s worked for lots of people hopefully it works for you too 🤞👍

Went out this morning to fetch my wife from work, van (transit tourneo mk7) unlocked as normal with the button jumped in turned the key and nothing!!! No dash lights nothing. So came in to search for possible causes on internet and came across this video. So popped key on my Apple Watch charger for an hour just to see if this would work before I went any further. Well ladies and gentlemen it actually worked and would like to thank you for saving me a hole heap of money and time. You sir are a legend. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

That’s brilliant buddy so pleased you found my little video and that it helped you please help me and subscribe to my channel thank you 🙏

@bazmccubbin7935

2 жыл бұрын

Consider it done 👍🏻

@thebossman80s

3 ай бұрын

@@bazmccubbin7935how long did the key last before it went flat again?

@bazmccubbin7935

3 ай бұрын

@@thebossman80s The problem came back a few days after and it turned out to be an ignition relay.

@thebossman80s

3 ай бұрын

@@bazmccubbin7935 a relay that supposed to send charge to the key when inserted?

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

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

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

@nginmumbetse7894

5 жыл бұрын

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

@nginmumbetse7894

5 жыл бұрын

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

@nginmumbetse7894

5 жыл бұрын

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

@andrewarmstrong1017

Жыл бұрын

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

It only bloody works 😊😊 the only trouble is when I use my tooth brush the van opens lol only joking your a star

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

The Victorian workshop Hahaha that’s brilliant pleased it worked for you 👍🤓👍

@staceysteele9014

4 жыл бұрын

The Victorian workshop hahhahahahahaha

@toppertruthio

4 жыл бұрын

lol

Tried this with two different electric toothbrush chargers and with two different keys. It didn't work, even after dismantling them and trying them in different positions, using a multi meter to check the voltage regularly. In the end, I used a bench power supply to charge them at 4.2V (as required for Lithium ion), which seems to have worked. Both batteries now reading 3.7V, as expected for lithium ion.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Well done I’m pleased you got them working 👍

Love your enthusiasm shall give it a go with the key. Any ideas how to turn off the two sets of lights in the back of the van as whilst parked up camping always getting stuff out etc? 😀

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and good luck hope it works out for you I just take the little bulbs out the back 👍🤓👍

Absolute legend pal worked great for me

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

That’s brilliant It’s always nice to know it’s helping people thanks for the positive feedback really appreciated 👍☺️👍

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

@oneeyedphotographer

Жыл бұрын

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

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

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

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

@fairuzfairuz1472

2 жыл бұрын

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

Hi can you remember what position the charger was balanced on the fob at ? Cheers ✌️

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

I changed it around every now and then someone suggested in the comments to use an elastic band and it worked for them 👍

Clever man love your videos

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

John Allan thank you that’s nice of you to say cheers 🍻🤓👍

A true eureka moment 👏🙏🤯 You have saved me from a future headache, for that I Thank You 👍😎 New sub, so the first of many comments ✌️

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the positive message and subscribing really appreciate your encouragement and support 👍😊👍

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

Cheers Mell!! Valuable info!! Love how you describe stuff so I can actually understand 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

11 күн бұрын

You’re welcome hope it works for you 🤞

Solved our problem, so glad we saw your post and saved us £300

@BigVanSmallWorld

Жыл бұрын

That’s great news it’s always nice when I hear this video as helped someone 👍🤓👍

That was inspired Mel! Kudos! What was the magic arrangement that got the charge into the key though?

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

Barry Donaldson Hi ya I don’t Know I just moved it around during the day I think as long as it’s touching it works 🤓🤙

I Love you man !!! Thanks a lot!!!

Fabulous. I'm just having the same problem. I'm going to try this now. Fingers crossed. The lock on rhe passenger door needs looked at as it only opens from inside but at least ill be able to use buttons to open the rest as I was having a hard time getting anything but the drivers door open!!!

@BigVanSmallWorld

8 ай бұрын

Good luck i hope it works for you 🤞

Hi Can u tell me how to connect DCC50S 12V 50A DC-DC ON-BOARD BATTERY CHARGER WITH MPPT to a ignition with IGN cable as I have transit with smart alternator, grrrr.. I have seen previous video about about it.. thank u so much And great idea with the key charging!!!

@BigVanSmallWorld

Жыл бұрын

Sorry I couldn’t help you

Wow might need that tip in the future! Just found your channel, loving your videos. Any idea after changing my transit engine battery now the coil light is flashing?

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Hi thank you for the positive message I’m really sorry I don’t know what has happened to your engine not without actually looking at it on person good luck with it hope you sort it out 🤞

@sallyohalloran6650

3 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld Hope you are doing better. Fingers crossed your back is recovering. Fingers crossed AA can pin point my van problem...need to start getting out and about 🤪

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

@@sallyohalloran6650 thank you I’m still in pain and busting to get out just like you and probably so many others good luck with your van I’ll keep my fingers crossed 🤞 🤞🤞

Great story Mel and a brilliant idea, keep them coming and good luck you

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

Ian Feary thank you really appreciate your support 🤙🤓

Great tip buddy im trying it now 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck 🤞

Love it when things work like that,you need a rocking chair to sit on when telling these stories Mel,i half expected Ronnie Corbett to pop up and say get on with it lol,great job.

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

Haha that’s brilliant 🤓🤙🍻

Them wireless phone charger pads might do same job 🤔 top tip Mel 👍

Fantastic! Well done mate excellent vid!

@BigVanSmallWorld

10 ай бұрын

You are absolutely welcome

@mattmatt5956

10 ай бұрын

I love the thinkin outside the box s@€t I'm a mechanical enginee,r truck driver,,fabricator welder, electrician with ADHD and aspergers and just have to fix the world arround me I can't stop. I also believe in helping and bigging people up in any way I can ,you never know a kind word imparted may just lift some one up enough to help them out of doom n gloom # kindness is strength!

I really like your channel, and your attitude. You're enthusiastic, honest, funny, smart, and capable. You're also entertaining. I'm glad to see your channel grow. I may just drop a link here and there for you. If Canadian subscriptions go up.... ;)

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

BoxVan Go thank you really appreciate support and encouragement 🤓🤙

@boxvango9021

5 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld no problem. I'd like to see you get more US subs as well. Perhaps someone based in the US may do the same for you in their forums, or Facebook groups...

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

BoxVan Go thanks Dude 🤓🤙

@joline2730

2 жыл бұрын

Whoa there BoxVan, he will get a head so big he won't be able to get inside the van (with or without a key 🤣🤣🤣)

Amaaaaazing! Thanks so much, will give a try!

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

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting

That was fabulous information my remote is now working brilliantly - thank you so much for posting this 💋

@BigVanSmallWorld

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I’m glad it helped thank you for the feedback really appreciated 👍🤓👍

Tried wedging the electric tooth brush into the ignition...it might work?

@gardenweld

5 жыл бұрын

Bluetooth 😬

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha ya killing me I’m pinning this to the top 😂😂😂😂

Brilliant Mel 😂 great top tip video 🤙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿😁

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

Mark Williams thanks Mark 🤓🤙👍

Well done!!

Thanks for that. Good to know it charges in the ignition

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 🤓👍

Brilliant vlog mate what a crackin tip more to the point hope got away for a few days 👍👍😎

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

The parris family thank you and yes I did some rest 🤙🤓

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

@BigVanSmallWorld

8 ай бұрын

Glad it helped👍🤓👍

Thank you soooooo much for this!!!!

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

You’re absolutely welcome 🙏

when I watched this I gave like 5% of the chances, also not sure if I put it correctly.. but IT WoRked!!!! hard to believe but it does! around 60min on phone induction chargers, then around 2h in different positions on toothbrush charger. car started with no problem! many thanks ;)

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

You’re absolutely welcome 👍😊👍

You sir made my day

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and you’re welcome 🤓👍

Hi!! This video might save my sanity!! My key is currently balanced on the top of that little spike on the top of the charger…will this be enough? Or should it be sideways on the dock?! Gosh I hope this works!

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 ай бұрын

I moved my key around and tried different positions every couple of hours it worked out fine but since making this video I’ve found phone induction chargers work perfectly good luck hope it helps save you 👍

My mate told me about this. Looks like im getting an electric tooth brush. Thanks.

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

That’s brilliant good luck you could always just get a induction phone charger 🤓👍

Worked for me. It did not seem to charge with the key balanced on top of the toothbrush charger but it did work with the charger sitting on top of the key. Van was parked next to a wall on drivers side so could not get to lock.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Oh that was lucky then 👍🤓👍

@leshopkins9451

5 ай бұрын

Didn't work for me

I'm going to try it- will have to buy an electric toothbrush first though (swore I'd never stoop so low as brought up to believe in hard work -elbow grease) :) Will give you my verdict!

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Hi no need to get a toothbrush just get a induction phone charger works well iv been told good luck 👍

This is awesome 👌

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 ай бұрын

I’m glad it helped you 👍

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

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

You’re absolutely welcome good luck 🤞

@stuarthaysom763

3 жыл бұрын

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

Omg this place offered to replace and weld a new battery on for £35 thank god i found your video will subscribe

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

That’s brilliant really appreciate your support 🤓👍🍻

How long roughly does it take to charge iv put my on a phone charger pad

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Should be ok in a couple of hours 👍

I haven’t tried it yet but will at some point today. Seems like it’s worked for a lot of people, and I’ve watched the ending of the video about 3 times. Can’t work out whether the upside down method wedged in between wood worked or whether you’re saying you changed it again after that to another position. Lol a lot of waffling! But thanks in advance

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

I tryed it all different way round a friend of mine had the same problem and I used his phone charger it worked a charm 👍

That is an ingenious solution. Well done for discovering it. I have a question. Currently I'm looking at vans to buy to self convert and also will need to keep a car for some years I think. I therefore need to insure both. What's the best solution you and others have found to this, I'll only be driving one at once but would like to not start from nil no claims bonus on the second? Thanks in advance.

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

Saxilby Joe Hi thanks for watching and your positive message 👍 As for insurance I think you’ll find most people do have two policies one for car and one for camper sorry I can’t be much help on this 🤓🤙

@saxilbyjoe4325

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you - that helps 👍

If the battery is running low on the key would this effect the immobiliser? My key is still opening the door but seems a bit slower to on that. But nothing at all happening when I turn the ignition. The battery is fully charged. Just bought the van last month and it's been working fine but was lying for about two weeks. Looks like your channel will provide me with some much needed education! 😂 any advice greatly appreciated Mel. Tony.

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

hello mate the battery will not affect the immobiliser the key has aTransponder its more likely the ignition switch have a look at my outher video good luck kzread.info/dash/bejne/n5mGsLqGdd3UfJc.html

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

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely welcome 👍🤓👍

You are an absolute legend thanks so much!!!!!

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you you are absolutely welcome good luck with your key hope it works for you if you have an induction phone charger they work too 👍

Great, I am going to try it tomorrow. I only just came across this problem today the car had been away for repair for about two weeks comes back. The key doesn’t work 😢

@BigVanSmallWorld

Жыл бұрын

Good luck!🤞

A⭐️ you saved me plenty dollars, thanks 👍🏽

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

That’s brilliant I’m so pleased 😀

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

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

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

Thanks for the tip bro.

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

You’re absolutely welcome don’t forget to like shear and subscribe thank you for taking the time to comment really appreciated 👍