Fixing Locked Makita 18V Batteries!

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

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Makita 18V batteries can permanently lock if the BMS detects a fault. In this video, I repair faulty Makita batteries using cell balancing, fuse repair, BMS swapping, and the OBI diagnostic tool to clear errors and reset the BMS board.

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- OBI device build video: https://youtu.be/kUg9jWvf5FM

🛠️Used parts:
- Arduino Nano: https://shorturl.at/CDrs5
- Makita charger connector: https://shorturl.at/FXyoS
- Spade terminals: https://shorturl.at/iqGX7
- 4,7k ohms 0.25W resistors: https://shorturl.at/FKcI7
- M7AC charger: https://shorturl.at/OCfbv

- OBI Project on GitHub (by Martin Jansson): https://shorturl.at/OhR8t
- Makita battery charging adapter video - https://shorturl.at/oITaO

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