2:33 this isolator for the HV pulls out in two stages not just the red tag and when it’s fully out you can then put a small padlock in the hole to stop it being pushed back in.
I am still impressed with this project. It is so much work. I just do a Citroen CX as a project, it is just removing rust and fixing oil leaks. How simple is that compared to an EV. The only surprise is that there is more rust than expected😲 but that's always if a car is >30 years old. Keep on going Paul👍
Certainly a challenge. Personally I think the best way to fix this would be to buy a car with different damage and make one good one from the two cars and then eBay or sell wherever the other bits but that’s not the way Paul likes to work. 😀
All these high powered electricity is a very expensive repair if things go wrong let alone the battery. Some say that even one or two month old BEVs are written off by the insurance companies as it is cheaper to get a new second hand one than repair the crashed one.. Guess the premium on these will be adjusted to cover the costs...
Not that hard to replace the pyro fuse. Pack opens quite easy, replacing the fuse itself is enough altough VW recomments to replace also the contactor boxes
Oh come now, this is a silly thing to get bent out of shape over… he seemed like he forgot the word at that moment and was looking for it and remembered sway bar first. Everyone knows what he means, even the non-native english speakers.
It’s probably best not to crash any car to be honest, it may be a little simpler to fix a Focus ST but this VW or the Ford would be beyond most people’s capabilities, certainly mine anyway. Not even sure why I’m here to be honest. 😀
You are not even aloud to shutdown a car unless level 2 qualified and not allowed to remove and replace a ev component unless level 3 or even repair a component unless level 4 qualified
As a professional garage or mechanic / technician you are restricted but as an amateur in the UK who wants to work on their own car, your shout. Be aware though: it's entirely at your own risk and the consequences of your work could come back to haunt you in so many ways.
Fascinating project Paul, hope it doesn't give you too many headaches, but we know you love a challenge!!!
2:33 this isolator for the HV pulls out in two stages not just the red tag and when it’s fully out you can then put a small padlock in the hole to stop it being pushed back in.
I am still impressed with this project. It is so much work. I just do a Citroen CX as a project, it is just removing rust and fixing oil leaks. How simple is that compared to an EV. The only surprise is that there is more rust than expected😲 but that's always if a car is >30 years old. Keep on going Paul👍
Hi Paul , fair play in taking on this project , challenges ahead but great reward in the end 👍
Absolutely
Sounds like a big job, good luck and Im looking forward to following the journey.
Great advice and diagnosis. What might seem bad news to some, is a challenge for you, Paul. Keep up the good work.
You understood exactly what he meant. Don't be an asshole.
Certainly a challenge. Personally I think the best way to fix this would be to buy a car with different damage and make one good one from the two cars and then eBay or sell wherever the other bits but that’s not the way Paul likes to work. 😀
Can’t wait to see this one Paul! Great content as always. Nice to see you getting stuck in the HV battery etc!
Thanks 👍
This is what i like seeing. Another proper smashed up project
Fascinating video again Paul, especially the price of the 2nd hand rad!
Glad you enjoyed it
As always, great episode and vindicated the EV direction.. Great job.
Vw won’t activate a branded led grill light strip for the id4 because I purchased it from a 3rd party seller.
fantastic content thankyou Paul,,fingers crossed it all goes relatively straight forward,,👍🦾
Extremely informative, interesting and entertaining.. Thank you Paul🙏🏼🙋🏼♂️
Glad you enjoyed it
All these high powered electricity is a very expensive repair if things go wrong let alone the battery. Some say that even one or two month old BEVs are written off by the insurance companies as it is cheaper to get a new second hand one than repair the crashed one.. Guess the premium on these will be adjusted to cover the costs...
Not that hard to replace the pyro fuse. Pack opens quite easy, replacing the fuse itself is enough altough VW recomments to replace also the contactor boxes
LLL parts is not reachable! Paul you have a idea way?
great ethics on this vid paul
You can let the gas come out on the ID3 apparently it's just CO2... Not normal refrigerant..
Moonstone grey mate
3:50 I don't think that car is going anywhere even with the park brake off 😂
Paul. it's an anti roll bar not a sway bar. we're in England not the US. Too many safe guards with electric cars, will stick with my focus ST.
It really rubs me up the wrong way when presenters in this country use USA jargon😡
@@stum8374 You're on the same train as me.
Oh come now, this is a silly thing to get bent out of shape over… he seemed like he forgot the word at that moment and was looking for it and remembered sway bar first. Everyone knows what he means, even the non-native english speakers.
It’s probably best not to crash any car to be honest, it may be a little simpler to fix a Focus ST but this VW or the Ford would be beyond most people’s capabilities, certainly mine anyway. Not even sure why I’m here to be honest. 😀
Paul's dad was American and he lived there for several years...
Remember vat from Austria EU on top of the price of the item
You are not even aloud to shutdown a car unless level 2 qualified and not allowed to remove and replace a ev component unless level 3 or even repair a component unless level 4 qualified
As a professional garage or mechanic / technician you are restricted but as an amateur in the UK who wants to work on their own car, your shout.
Be aware though: it's entirely at your own risk and the consequences of your work could come back to haunt you in so many ways.
Brave or foolish, not sure which. Really interesting though
I found the pyrofuse for 80 €
Nice project... Something different to the polluting ICE stuff😂😂😂