RICHARD MUSGRAVE
Tue, 22 Feb 2011 17:27:45 -0600
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Just purchased 97 S-10EV off Warner-Robins AFB, 9000 mi, all serv rec show 2008 last operation, can't get chrgr to say nothing but ( Connect to vehicle) , new aux batt, raised the bed , looks OK, no damage, probably Pb acid batt, , except some stamp on side of box Delco Batt P...
Stephen Weitz
Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:06:52 -0800
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A bad Aux battery is the most common problem with this truck and the RAV4 EV. I would get a new battery and see if that solves your problems. I have an Optima Yellow top. It works well. I am nearby, If I can be of help. Stephen in Oakland On Feb 20, 2011, at 2:39 PM, Scott Lec...
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Sun, 20 Feb 2011 18:56:45 EST
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Hello Scott A fellow S-10 driver in Oregon just had some of the same codes. It turned out their APCM the Accessory Power Control Module had failed. I talked to Jeff and a quick check is to run your heat pump. There is two levels of failure. One type is that your heat pump stil...
Scott Leck
Sun, 20 Feb 2011 14:39:50 -0800
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I have a 1997 S-10 with the NiMH battery pack. I charged it yesterday am, and went to the store. First the Service Soon light came on, followed shortly by the Service Now light. I drove home (about 1 mile) and parked it. I checked with the Tech 2 and found the following codes:...
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Fri, 11 Feb 2011 13:56:39 EST
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Hello Matt This is not where you should be advertising your conversion EV for sale. This list is for the OEM 100% factory made 1997 and 1998 S-10 EV. Your more then welcome to post anything pertaining to the list but this is way off topic. Best of luck selling your EV. Don In...
Matt Kenigson
Fri, 11 Feb 2011 03:08:16 -0600
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Hi all, I don't know if you ended up buying that vehicle but since the auction is over now I feel comfortable telling you about mine. I'm selling my 1987 Nissan Hardbody Shortbed, named "Quicksilver". It's a pretty standard conversion with a Curtis 400A controller, a Sevcon DC...
Gil Dawson
Thu, 10 Feb 2011 11:57:09 -0800
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Uh-oh. My bad. I just looked it up in my records. $1200 in July '07. Sorry. Thanks for catching that, Isaac. --Gil On Feb 10, 2011, at 10:53 AM, Isaac Podolefsky wrote: > You paid $4k for a power steering module?!?! > > On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 12:28 PM, Gil Dawson <[email remo...
Gil Dawson
Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:28:11 -0800
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Hi, Jay-- On Feb 3, 2011, at 5:44 AM, Jay Summet wrote: It is also missing the power steering pump control module, so I'd either > need to find out to swap in, or wire up a switch or pushbutton. (or turn > really hard!) Turning really hard is not a bad thing. You won't hurt th...
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Wed, 9 Feb 2011 12:41:54 EST
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I just did some checking with a worker who has been at B & B tool since 1994 B & B tool 624 S Jefferson St. Muncie, IN 47305 They remember making some parts for the battery tray but their equipment is not large enough to have made the front air dam. Even if they had they would...
Dewitt Coley
Sun, 6 Feb 2011 15:52:21 -0500
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An Idea concerning the Power steering module on the S10-EV; it would be less expensive to convert it to manual steering by changing the steering gear box; less required electrical energy from the system; I did this to a 1984 S-15 Jimmy and do not regret the [email removed] MAY...
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Sun, 6 Feb 2011 15:13:14 EST
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When I was tracking the Tech2 on eBay they seem to sell for around 1500 to 2000 dollars used. 1100 dollars is a very good buy you did well. There are now fake Tech2 units coming out of China so that is something to be concerned about. The shipping cost would depend on how far...
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Sun, 6 Feb 2011 14:58:27 EST
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Hello Jay You might start out only wanting to make 3 mile trips. Then your going to find you enjoy driving electric so much you will soon want go farther. Myself I can make do with about 20 to 25 miles of range. Its nice to have around 50 miles of range but rarely used. NiMH m...
Michael MacDonell
Fri, 4 Feb 2011 16:22:38 -0800 (PST)
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I was able to get by with a little less. Tech 2 scanner used from ebay was $1100.00, I? charged the batteries individually using 2 chargers that were $100 or so for the 2. I have dropped the pack several times on the garage floor using substantial jack stands and a heavy duty...
paul doe
Thu, 3 Feb 2011 22:03:45 -0800 (PST)
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Jay, ? ??? You need a few items for this project...a tech 2 scanner (aprox. $3,000). a fairly substantial regulated dc power supply (aprox. $750), a set of good batteries (the shipping is almost as much as the batteries if you can find good ones), some way to get about 36 inch...
lhorsley
Thu, 3 Feb 2011 15:01:18 -0500
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Hello Jay, I am in Douglasville, Ga. and I have a 1995 S-10 I have converted to a 120v. lead acid truck. The S-10 will run but the US145 6v. lead acid are in bad shape. I have driven the S-10 over 11k before the range was down to about 10miles. I have a 1999 Ranger EV I am now...
McMullin, Kevin
Thu, 3 Feb 2011 13:39:09 -0500
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Hi Jay, Welcome. I can't answer all of your questions. Even though I've owned my 97 Lead-Acid truck for 2 years this May, I am still learning about these amazing trucks. You can get all of your questions answered in the archives of this site. Lots of good information and advic...
Jay Summet
Thu, 03 Feb 2011 08:44:57 -0500
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Hello all, I just subscribed to this list yesterday because I found the S-10 EV that Michael is selling on E-bay. (He mentioned the list, so I assume he's also a subscriber.) I live in Atlanta (85mi south of Eljay) and am looking for a EV to make short (3mi round trips) commut...
Ryan Dela
Wed, 2 Feb 2011 17:19:13 -0800
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevrolet-S-10-Electric-1997-Chevrolet-S-10E-GM-Factory-Electric-Truck-NiMH-Bat-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3364b802ffQQitemZ220733113087QQptZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks#ht_1044wt_973 Looks like someone is selling one of the California NiMh conversions th...
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Sat, 29 Jan 2011 02:10:40 EST
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Hello Niel I considered the defrosting of the condenser coil as well. However it does this every time you turn off the vehicle. Maybe I missed it but I have never notice the truck doing a defrosting of the coils while your using the heat pump. Its only when you turn it off or...
Gil Dawson
Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:08:36 -0800
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Hi, Ryan-- Getting that condenser coil fan spinning was a chore for me. Below are some things I learned. --Gil A shop fan set blowing into the grill worked well enough to charge the truck while I was awaiting diagnosis or parts. I could still drive the truck and set it up with...
McMullin, Kevin
Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:11:32 -0500
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There is a lot to learn about these trucks. I knew that the computer would initiate a "Thermal Request" to heat or cool the battery pack, but I didn't know it also dehumidifies. I can not drive my truck to work if the Ambient temp is below 40 degrees because the convenience, (...
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Thu, 27 Jan 2011 02:37:57 EST
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Pulling the HV disconnect will not remove all the load off the pack. In the tray itself there are loads you have no way of removing unless you drop the pack and open it up and manually disconnect them. You should be good for a week no problem. Ten to 14 days is pushing it abou...
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Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:59:31 EST
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Hello Ryan I am use to seeing this every winter. I believe what your describing is the heat pump being used to dehumidify the battery tray. Was the temperature about 45 degrees or less? You will not see this happen in warm climates. The fan does not run while its performing th...
John Miller
Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:44:45 -0700
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What about pulling the HV disconnect? It won't prevent the self discharge but it will turn off the parasitic losses. From: [email removed] [mailto:[email removed]] On Behalf Of paul doe Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2011 5:06 PM To: S10 EV Archive; Stephen Weitz Subject: Re: [S1...
William Calluthers
Sun, 9 Jan 2011 15:47:25 -0800 (PST)
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So now we have come full circle back to the beginning! Almost exactly where Nicola Tesla was with wireless power transmission 100 years ago ! And so perfect that they should use a "Tesla" to demonstrate the wireless power transmission that Nicola loved and patented. Of course...
William Calluthers
Sat, 8 Jan 2011 22:08:51 -0800 (PST)
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Hello Stephen I would love to have more information on the hall sensor! I am going to disassemble the PIM again and measure the IGBT resistances to eliminate/include them. And i will be checking the Rail Stabilization Caps and for loose cap screws. So if i can know how to loca...
William Calluthers
Sat, 8 Jan 2011 21:27:27 -0800 (PST)
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Hello Greg, I was thinking the IGBT's also. I was especially thoughtful after reading The car that could (on Don's recommendation), and the big debate between Hughes and Cocconi about whether to use IGBT or multiple mosfet (also very unreliable because if one went the whole st...
Stephen Weitz
Sat, 8 Jan 2011 17:26:01 -0800
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I had a somewhat similar problem. In my case it was due to a bad Hall sensor in the PIM. Everything was actually working OK but a sensor was sending a bad signal. So the truck would shut down because it thought the voltage was out of phase. Unfortunately, the hall sensor is no...
Larry Paul
Fri, 7 Jan 2011 17:49:13 -0800
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I did not have much time at all today at CES, but in the short time that I was there, I did I see a Tesla Roadster Sport being charged wirelessly today. The company is hoping to get OEM's to incorporate it directly into the vehicle. There was a cord looping out of the charge p...
Greg Rohrauer
Thu, 6 Jan 2011 21:11:33 -0500
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I had this problem on my truck after driving a bit too hard. I believe what you are seeing is a set of failing IGBT's, in that their leakage current has grown to large. It means that the gate driver circuitry is unable to shut them off sufficiently. In my case the problem got...