i've always wanted to ask a firefighter, when you guys show up to a vehicle on fire, why THE hell do you guys take an axe to a frond hood or a tailgate instead of pressing 1 button and lifting/opening it ? like, it gets you guys off to spend 20 minutes destroying a door/hood when you can press 1 button and open it in 1.5 seconds ? Respectfully
@NickDrzr Tesla has documents for each of their cars on how to handle a fire in the vehicles. It goes over where all the safety features are, how to disconnect the battery, and what not to do. It's pretty interesting even just as an owner. I recommend reading them. They are more like a one-pager that firefighters can keep in their trucks and pull out.
@@macabru999 There are thousands of different cars, each having a button or handle in different place. You have no guarantee the button or handle will be working for many reasons. Every time you have to enter any part of your body inside a wrecked car its a risk, its better to take an axe and deal with it.
@@macabru999 Some bonnet cables or tailgate cables (or electrical connection if electric button) can burn or break in the collision or fire after. You will find a lot of bonnet cables snake from under dash around outside of car under the guard (or inside engine bay next to guard) to the bonnet latch - same if electric solenoid. After 1 fire I had, I was taught to pull the bonnet latch but DO NOT OPEN the bonnet itself. It even worse when the latch hook or puller itself is never in the same place.
I’m have no clue when it comes to EVs … I’m a GenX ICE car guy but the algorithm showed me this video and I really enjoyed it - good to see young guys into cars of any type!
Electricians use "metal" screwdrivers, just your typical chrome molybdenum or chrome vanadium steel, but typically with a VDE certification and tested that the insulation is good to 10,000V and rated for 1000V AC use, but you can typically use what you wish, just don't complete a circuit and you'll be fine 😅
I'm an electrician, that clicking sounds like a contactor (repeatedly coming on and off). I was glad seeing you using the gloves and also proper voltage testing before changing the fuses. I'm not sure your multimeter can actually read DC amp with the clamp and that battery is DC.
I don't think that US$15 Harbor Freight clamp meter does DC. A good pro hall effect DC clamp meter will measure DC. If someone is using a Harbor one, they probably won't know how to use a DC one like Fluke makes. (US$400)
Yeah, Mechatronic engineering tech, thought the same. As soon as the back-emf of the contactor coils ends theres just too much current for the jump pack. Same affect as a starter solenoid (basically the same thing lol)
I'm not an electrician, but to my knowledge when the contactor goes on, then the 48v system will begin to charge. Having a 12V battery connected to a 48V charger made me a bit nervous.
I’m not into electric cars but I love watching y’all run through the diagnostics. It is fun to see you figure it out because there are so many folks in the world that would never even ATTEMPT to do what you’re doing because of credentialism. Who are you to try and figure out how to fix a cyber truck? You’re the guy that’s doing it. And that is the key. Keep on killing it, bro.
@@shou635EV's doesn't do well for everyone. Not practical in all environments. Many has issues with them in freezing winter and areas without fast charging stations or gravel roads. Not all countries and areas have EV certified workshops outside big cities. So yes for quite many an EV suck in a practical way.
Retired electrical engineer here. I have experience working around 480VAC 3-Ph & also electronic circuits. The Centech CC300 has no DC Amp measuring capability; it's AC Amps only. The HV orange cables could be AC or DC; the main battery is DC. The motors are AC. Cybertruck battery is 4 x 200V units in series. Switch inside allows switching between parallel and series to optimally charge at 400V and 800V.
Just found your vlog, was curious about what kind of shape the Tesla would be in after being totaled. Pretty impressive crash resistance internally. But then you got me hooked by your process of deduction and systematic problem solving. Impressive for a young gear head. Glad to see you and others tackling e vehicles in your private garages. I'll be following along hoping to see this refrigerator back on the public roads. Best of luck. 👍🏼
I just stumbled across your channel due to your Cybertruck and my interest in Tesla, I'm sure. I love watching people work thru complex issues rationally and methodically. This should be a great series to follow. Sub!
At 10:50, you have the clamp meter in AC voltage mode. It needs to be in DC mode or it can show low or zero AC Volts even if tons of DC current is going through. Lookout for that in the future
That’s not true the reason it can kill you is it’s ac sir dc motors are garbage for regen and controlling speed almost all evs use ac minus old old old 1910 evs
adding to your comment... all amperage measurements on this are for AC, there is no DC setting for amperage. the only DC setting is for voltage.... AC is "~", DC is" - " with " ... " under it.
@@doriftochicago ANY battery is a DC battery. It is a 3 phase AC induction motor though, but that switching from DC to AC is done internally. The cable Kilowatt Kyle was testing was DC.
Totally fascinating! The amount of engineering in this vehicle is amazing. Just the programming of the information screen and all of the various contingencies that they have anticipated is mind-boggling. Keep ALL the programming coming - Tesla stuff, the MR2, the pizza boxes, the NSX build. It is all great!
Thank you, guys, for providing a detailed lesson on how to fix a cybertruck step-by-step. I'm following your instructions exactly. I've even taken to referring to persons nearby as "Wyatt" at random.
That 48V battery might still be good, and just need a BCM reset. My Model Y couldn't charge the Tesla Li-ion battery is because the 15.5V CATL BCM had disconnected the battery internally (to prevent over discharging). I needed to reset that internal BCM, which required "Power Off" on the Safety screen, then turning the car back on. I did that twice, and the CATL BCM reset, and the 15.5V jump pack was no longer needed. PS, I love that you are doing what other hot rodders are scared to do. EVs can be fast too!
If it's anything like certain e-bike and scooter battery packs, the BMS/BCM completely isolates the cells from charging and discharging if they get below a certain voltage, I think its a safety/liability thing where seriously discharged cells can overheat and catch fire if you try recharging them (something to do with metal dendrites growing and creating a short circuit inside the cells, don't remember the exact details)
it's a lithium battery, it got way too low to be salvageble after the cells get below a certain point the battery starts to get damaged, at that point it was already gone
@@Davide0033common misconception. While dangerous yes, and shouldn't be attempted by anyone, I've brought many back to life with a jump and then slow charge once it has enough volts for the charger to accept the battery.
@@austinbignoli9250 personally i never had any luck. i had this 12v lithium battery that was left discharged for a while. i tried multiple things (even recharging each cell by itself) but 2 cells never worked, so the battery was junk. it probably depends on a lot of on the actual status of each cell
"WARNING" At 17mins into vid on the last fuse thing you put in it looked like you did not tighten it up fully the first bolt you took up the slack then tightened the last bolt did you do it off cam? Do not want any intermittent electrical faults popping up later.
@@HVM_fi 2:40 Are you blind? I don’t see traffic lights. Lets assume for your argument that this was at a light. I’m sure all of the traffic next to him was just running straight through reds 😂 And if this was not at a light(I don’t see any🤷🏻♂️) then he just straght up turned into oncoming traffic from a middle turn lane 😂😂🤡🤡
Thanks guys great to see the truck actually moving under it's own power progress has been made. Good on you Kyle your research and connections ( both Physical and Electrical ) makes things happen.
Fixing an EV seems more fun than actually driving. Love the in depth content, whether it's this or Brent working on fuel injecting a little Honda N600 I'm all over it either way.
@@kiko_meeko shredding a lithium battery of this size would be incredibly stupid. Probably would melt through the entire shredder and the ground beneath deep into the earth.
Dude thanks man, I'm old school backyard mechanic and I appreciate your information, especially about electrocuting yourself, lol, I'll be watching keep doing what you're doing bro, I'm 58 years old, and I'm learning from you thanks 🤘
Thank you for breaking down all the Troubleshooting you are doing. Very cool seeing the tech behind these vehicles. I also have a cyber truck coming 🎉🎉
That amp meter is useless, especially since it was set on AC. If that one isn’t capable for DC without putting a meter in series then get a DC compatible clamp. Glad there was really no current and nobody got hurt. Love the vids!
The rear wheels should be turning with the front but they didn't appear to be moving at all. Assume the steering error you got in limp mode is related to that. Loving the CT repair series!! Looking forward to the next episode!
The steering is drive by wire but has multiple backups in case of failure. My guess is the accident triggered one of these and now either needs a fuse replaced or reprogramming
Big errors for redundancy earlier. The drive by wire steering system is dual redundant. I think there's a problem with one of the front steering motors. No way they'd let a dual redundant steering system drive with one set failed. That or the back system failing triggers the same alert. Good observation. Hope they see this.
I was coming down to say something about the rear steering and how something with it may be compromised since it was turning when the accident happened and the impact was right by the rear wheel when it would've been turned out to make the left turn. When i seen this comment 👍
“Critical Steering Issue” and my guy forgets he used a torch and pipe to bend the tierod so he could load it. I’d start there before you go on a wild goose chase.
as a photographer i can say it somewhat triggers me to see other Ytbers using friggin photo lights for videos instead of getting Videography lights which are WAYYY different and closer to a wall mounted like double neon
😂😂😂…He wore glove the entire time he worked AFTER checking voltage and was all good…Then proceeds to take them off when hooking back up the 48 volt system….Ladies and gentleman A LEGEND!!!!!
Just caught your last video of getting this from the original owner. I have to say this version (wrecked) of a Cyber truck and you guys figuring it out to fix/repair it after being "totaled" ("joke of the century") is more interesting and eyes glued to the set (in my case laptop) than any others picking these things up and driving them (after Tesla just says here's the keys, good luck!). Thumbs up and Sub'd today!
excellent info and disclaimer there.u do get people that take youtube literally and follow step by step.well done for putting that info out there for people to do their own research first
Maybe they (Ford edge) ran a red light, people who are in the intersection waiting to turn are legally allowed to go aka clear the intersection if the light had gone red. Hope this helps. 👍
@@The_Chosen_None_ I understand legally they could be not at fault due to that, but you still gotta be an idiot to turn in front of a car that is about to run a red light or protected green turn
Kyle you don’t have to apologize for the electric content. Us die hard fans knows that the electric constant is a cash cow to make money to then pour into the other projects. So keep on making your money bro and get the other projects finished. I personally wanna see a mini drift truck and a track car build.
It seems like more fun to fix an EV than to drive one. I'm enthralled with the detailed content, regardless of whether Brent is working on fuel injecting a small Honda N600 or not.
Honestly I like what boostedbois is doing with this channel. I discovered it from the Plaid build videos, and without this new electric car content I don't think there'd be a lot to differentiate them from other car channels. It's unique, and it makes working on electric cars a lot more tangible. I love the content!! Keep it going 🙏🙏
I love the ev content man, it's cool to see you guys learn about this stuff and we're learning with ya, I like all your content for the most part so yeah :)
The suspense is killing me. Can’t wait to see if you manage to fix it and what you are going to do with it. Also waiting for more Plaidessey V2 content. Glad to see that electric content gets you so much more views. Welcome to the future.
PLEASE, we NEED a "BatteryBoiz" Sticker and merch🤣, you know that would sell like hot cakes, especially if you parried it with an ev build giveaway or something
I'm a 66yo Australian, I didn't want this video to end. I find it fascinating, although I'm an old school car nut bought up on the smell of fossil fuels and brake dust !!! I remember fondly as an 18 yo, my Dad finding top dead centre of the piston in my first car by sticking a 1/4 inch dowel rod in the spark plug hole and turning it over and marking the stick with a texta. Seems just like yesterday, boy do I miss him.
This is so impressive and interesting bro. I really like this one because it gives us normal folk a look into what makes a Tesla and especially the Cyber Truck. Sweet video bro!
@@Jacobtheunwise Id almost bet money he's going to tell you it's because apparently Cleetus isn't his real name and he's somehow conning rednecks by doing that 😂 the dude loves teslas so it makes sense he'd hate freedom but being butthurt he's under every Cleetus comment hating for something so dumb and picked probably the hardest RU-vidr to find fault in is childish and ridiculous.
Pretty slick guys... I love this kind of content, like Matt Armstrong... and I really love Tesla. Working on that Cybertruck is going to get you a lot of attention. I'm looking forward to your vids.
i always enjoy your guys videos, doesnt matter what your working on or doing, and i have been a sub since your ebay turbo wago videos. Thanks for the great content as always
Forget the nay sayers. If this project brings you joy, I'm happy for you. It is pretty cool watching you on your journey of discovery. Thanks for sharing!
Being a fella that just traded in my f150 twin turbo for a Tesla model 3 I am not missing a SECOND of this Tesla content!! Kilowatt Kyle for the win! 🔥🤣
Thanks for these videos! I'm a car guy by heart that owns a Tesla and so many automotive channels are all "Teslas are dumb, etc" so it's nice to see you diving into them!
The truth is most of us do not have the scratch to buy a cybertruck or fast T, so living vicariously though someone tearing in to them is interesting. The views for these on the boiz channel tells the truth, they are getting way more than the little 4 banger H videos.
@@k3mikal most actual car guys don't think teslas are dumb and we respect peoples choices. It'd be boring if we all built and drove the same shit. But we think they're kinda soulless except for being a daily that accelerates quick. And alot of us don't have a charging infrastructure to support them. I have an electric dirtbike that's rad and doesn't piss of my neighbors, I'm for some EVs but there will always be a need for IC vehicles
I only watch one RU-vid car guy that employs good lighting. Everyone else is using a pen light or has their phone out. I agree with you, sir. Turn it on.
It is interesting that the footage shows that the Cybertruck turned left into oncoming traffic and then got hit. There does not appear to be traffic mitigation (stop sign, traffic lights, roundabout, etc.), so this seems to have been a preventable accident caused by the Cybertruck. You may want to confirm if that footage was shared with their insurance provider because, if not, posting it here could significantly change any claim payouts they are expecting.
You guys who work in the Ford parts department really struck it lucky to have a part like that in stock even though it's now backordered. laud the skies
Is there a pyro fuse for the 48v system? Judging by the fact the other battery was dead dead, I'd guess its not getting charged from the HV battery. So you'll probably end up draining your new battery too. For the ribbon cable you could take the cable out at each end and check for continuity of each copper trace, at each end, with a multimeter to make sure its not damaged. PS you can probably revive that other 48v battery (split the case open, and charge each of the cells to 4 to 4.2v volts. You can use a TP4056 with some alligator clips on the wires to clip onto them. It will charge and stop charging automatically. Might take a while to do each cell individually.) Then it might accept a charge from the main battery (once you've sorted the other issues that is). Most battery packs are made up of individual cells, and a battery management system (BMS). If the cell voltage gets too low, the BMS wont allow any charging of the pack no matter what you try. Thats why directly charging the cells individually just to bring them back to an acceptable voltage, will usually please the BMS into turning on / accepting a charge.
They checked the voltage at the battery cable, the vehicle is putting out the voltage needed to charge the 48v battery, the problem was the 48v battery that came with the truck was dead dead and wasn't accepting a charge.
@@rgreerjr Li-Ion cells must be trickle charged once the cell voltage has dropped too low. Maybe the BMS was trickle charging the cells and would not provide an external voltage until it has reconditioned the cells. The battery likely has 12 cells in series and would begin charging at ~37 VDC, and requires up to 51 VDC to reach 100%.
That error code is likely due to the power steering system. It is drive by wire and has three sensors. if two read differently than the third it will default to what the two read but throw an error code. Might be due to the crash damage. Good luck with the rebuild and love the EV content especially the Plaidisy stuff.
honestly love the tesla vids. I just got a model 3 myself. No joke one of my fav vehicles I have ever owned lol. thing is so much fun. Im a big tech person tho. I get if people arent into them.
