Thank you for helping everyone that owns one of these vehicles. If the corrosion is really bad, it may be possible to replace the connector entirely with a Deutsch connector. They are waterproof to 3ft submersion.
First of all, you're very talented. Thank you for the efforts you're making. Some time ago I think I told you that I took delivery of my Ultra in December with a non working front right turn signal. I was recently told by Ed Rios (recently let go by Fisker) that it may very well be this problem which you highlighted in this video. My particular problem, according to Ed is caused by/or made worse by my windshield washer tank being cracked and getting the area wet. Hopefully one day soon I'll be able to find a qualified mechanic to address my issues because I sure can't. Thanks again for the video.
Thanks for the advice - will be taking a look at my FOE to see if it has any issues. Do you know if there is a similar connector in the other wheel well?
My fisker tech told me that there are connectors in the rear bumper as well that should be checked. Oddly though he said all on the passenger side, even though the service manual says they are in the left side....
Great information as always I love your videos!. I actually have an issue with my left daytime running light. It doesn’t do the “welcome” light show at night when I unlock the car & It goes out from time to time. My headlights work fine. Would this also help with the daytime running lights or is that something separate? Normally I wouldn’t bother with it but the daytime running lights look awesome on the ocean & I really want it working. Please help if you can.
It's hard to say, but I think some of the lighting is going through that connector. I would look at your connector (might as well check the black one next to it) and see.
Thanks for the video. I will inspect my own connector but I'd like to find a better way to waterproof/protect the connector. Did you actually end up taping yours up? Is this a low voltage connector? I assume it is and heat dissipation is not a concern (eg. if you totally wrap it or somehow otherwise waterproof it).
Yes, this is a low voltage connector. Yes, I doubt there is any heat issues with this. Someone on Facebook someone wrapped the connector with Teflon tape and water proof electrical tape. Personally, I'm checking some other things before I wrap the connector.
Hello, my Fisker actually bricked for the problem here. It stopped accepting charge, windshield wipers gone crazy along with ultrasound sensor faults. When I opened it was dirty. I saw one pin was broke off. When I counted the cables coming from the one side (12 cable) was not corresponding the number of pins in side the connector(9 pins) Therefore I had to by pass the missing pins by soldering a separate 4 cables. As of now car drives, signal and ultrasonic sensor faults are gone.
hmmm i wonder if connector issues are the reason my fisker likes saying the charge door is open when it is not. Im gonna have to go through a lot of connectors and get them clean.
First look at your firmware level. The charge port open message was common prior to OS 2.1, and this update fixed this. As a tech, I always look at the firmware in devices before taking a screwdriver to something.
@@jkaiserling o thank you! ya, my ocean is 2.0. glad to know that's a firmware issue. still hoping ill get the update and not have to go in to do it manually.
No, the charge port door open was a bug introduced in the 2.0 update. It has been fixed with 2.1 and 2.2. I haven't seen the warning since getting 2.2 last month.
Thank you for helping everyone that owns one of these vehicles. If the corrosion is really bad, it may be possible to replace the connector entirely with a Deutsch connector. They are waterproof to 3ft submersion.
@@ryanhoaglin9907 I have been told on Reddit that the connector is very similar to a Mercedes connector. That may be a future solution.
You are the best!!! Thanks for all your tips and work!
First of all, you're very talented. Thank you for the efforts you're making. Some time ago I think I told you that I took delivery of my Ultra in December with a non working front right turn signal. I was recently told by Ed Rios (recently let go by Fisker) that it may very well be this problem which you highlighted in this video. My particular problem, according to Ed is caused by/or made worse by my windshield washer tank being cracked and getting the area wet. Hopefully one day soon I'll be able to find a qualified mechanic to address my issues because I sure can't. Thanks again for the video.
Interesting info on the wiper tank. Good to know.
This is a great video! Very spot on
Thanks for the advice - will be taking a look at my FOE to see if it has any issues. Do you know if there is a similar connector in the other wheel well?
Good question. From all I have heard, only on the right side. I may just pop open the left side to look around when I get a chance.
My fisker tech told me that there are connectors in the rear bumper as well that should be checked.
Oddly though he said all on the passenger side, even though the service manual says they are in the left side....
Great information as always I love your videos!. I actually have an issue with my left daytime running light. It doesn’t do the “welcome” light show at night when I unlock the car & It goes out from time to time. My headlights work fine. Would this also help with the daytime running lights or is that something separate? Normally I wouldn’t bother with it but the daytime running lights look awesome on the ocean & I really want it working. Please help if you can.
It's hard to say, but I think some of the lighting is going through that connector. I would look at your connector (might as well check the black one next to it) and see.
@@MTNRanger thx
Are there similar connections on the drivers side (or rear wheel areas)? Thanks for the tips!
I have been checking with other people. There appears to be none on the left side. As far as the rear of the car, I haven't been able to check yet.
Thanks for the video. I will inspect my own connector but I'd like to find a better way to waterproof/protect the connector. Did you actually end up taping yours up? Is this a low voltage connector? I assume it is and heat dissipation is not a concern (eg. if you totally wrap it or somehow otherwise waterproof it).
Yes, this is a low voltage connector. Yes, I doubt there is any heat issues with this. Someone on Facebook someone wrapped the connector with Teflon tape and water proof electrical tape. Personally, I'm checking some other things before I wrap the connector.
I'm actually surprised Magna's experienced assembly lines didn't do this.
HF probably did not want to pay additional $.02 it would cost
Is that driver side where the speaker is?
Yes, the pedestrian warning speaker is located in front of the right wheel.
@ driver side wheel correct? Thanks as always for your videos
@@Tacocat123 Passenger side for North America.
Hello, my Fisker actually bricked for the problem here. It stopped accepting charge, windshield wipers gone crazy along with ultrasound sensor faults. When I opened it was dirty. I saw one pin was broke off. When I counted the cables coming from the one side (12 cable) was not corresponding the number of pins in side the connector(9 pins) Therefore I had to by pass the missing pins by soldering a separate 4 cables. As of now car drives, signal and ultrasonic sensor faults are gone.
@@palmtek Wow, very impressive. Have you thought about listing what you did on the FOA website? I think that would greatly help others.
hmmm i wonder if connector issues are the reason my fisker likes saying the charge door is open when it is not. Im gonna have to go through a lot of connectors and get them clean.
First look at your firmware level. The charge port open message was common prior to OS 2.1, and this update fixed this. As a tech, I always look at the firmware in devices before taking a screwdriver to something.
@@jkaiserling o thank you! ya, my ocean is 2.0. glad to know that's a firmware issue. still hoping ill get the update and not have to go in to do it manually.
No, the charge port door open was a bug introduced in the 2.0 update. It has been fixed with 2.1 and 2.2. I haven't seen the warning since getting 2.2 last month.
Great video. Actually none of the components in this car is in good quality. All picked from the lowest shelf or even the basement