McMullin, Kevin
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:55:12 -0500
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The Tech 2 I recently purchased on eBay has a 32 MB card and the proper connector for the OBD 2 plug, and it works great. I did email the seller, before I purchased it, but he could not confirm that it would work on the electric drive. Only that it worked on GM through 2007. I...
Robin Sam Ku
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:26:59 -0700
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Kevin, All, Thanks for the pointer. Can anyone on the list confirm this is the correct Tech 2 for the S-10, and has, or can receive, the S-10 software module? It would be great to have a second Scan Tool available in the Denver area. Thanks! Robin Sam Ku Broomfield CO 98 S-10...
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Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:41:47 EST
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I still have a couple of pallets of the Ovonic NiMH modules. These have never been in S-10 so they should have around the same capacity as the ones installed by EVBones. The weather has been a little cool for waking up the batteries. In a month or two I will have cycled up a p...
Greg Brewsaugh
Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:58:33 -0800
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There's likely to be a fit issue to begin with. NiMH batteries have a very different charge profile than PbA, so the existing BMS will NOT work unless it can be reprogrammed. Changing battery chemistries can be done, but it's a lot of very careful and relatively technical work...
kevin gildea
Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:24:37 -0500
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Can the nimh be used in the 1993, 94, and/or 99 geo metro Forces (all lead-acid ev's)...and could their original chargers and controllers still be used as well? Kevin On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 10:00 AM, <[email removed]> wrote: > Send S10-EV mailing list submissions to > [email...
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Tue, 9 Feb 2010 13:50:49 EST
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Hello Kevin That was a good buy glad you got it. I have been following them on eBay and most of the time it is mostly really well worn used ones that sell for that amount. >From the few owners with them I have talked to the best buys have been off Craigslist. I would advise th...
McMullin, Kevin
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 12:16:38 -0500
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Richard, Very exciting to hear you're going with a Lithium pack. I have new lead/acids in mine, so I'm not interested in NiMH cells. But it brings up several questions. How you're going to charge? Where you purchased the batteries? What type of BMS you're using? How the BPCM i...
McMullin, Kevin
Tue, 9 Feb 2010 07:38:44 -0500
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I was the lucky bidder on this one on eBay. No candi module but with a few other cables and adapters. It works great! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170433388395&ssPageNa me=STRK:MEWAX:IT Kevin McMullin ________________________________ From: [email removed]...
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Tue, 9 Feb 2010 02:18:49 EST
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In the SFBay area brand new. I know nothing more than what is in the ad except I paid more than this. Says willing to make a deal and you could sell the candi module. I recommend you test unit on you S-10 before you buy. Don GM TECH 2 W/CANDI MODULE - $2400 (concord / pleasant...
Paul Peavyhouse
Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:51:48 -0800
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One of my cells went bad shortly before the holidays and I did not have the time to service the vehicle to replace the cell. I knowingly let the vehicle drift in to a coma over the holidays. This weekend I checked out the state of the truck, mostly to use my custom diagnostics...
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Sat, 9 Jan 2010 13:30:40 EST
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You could consider this to be a one time offer group buy. I have a limited number of the Webasto heaters band new in the box for 375 plus shipping. The 508 price below was not bad as new I believe these were over 1000 dollars. I could sell them for more on eBay but this is not...
McMullin, Kevin
Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:46:41 -0500
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Merry Christmas to all! I'm re-posting to see if anyone knows what may be wrong. (no replies on my first post). But let me ask another question too. If you connected a charger directly to your pack, before the contactors, along with a generator in the back of the truck to run...
Paul Peavyhouse
Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:09:25 -0800
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I've reset the SOC two more times, and now all 4 times the truck soon stops charging w/ E2. The Tech2 has the following two BPCM DTCs: - 0064 Battery 8 Excessive Voltage Change - 0274 Auto Disconnect Open Battery Control Module Commanded The charge aborting at 81% was a false...
McMullin, Kevin
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:19:26 -0500
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I'll try to keep this short. 97 VRLA truck. Installed new 75 Ah AGM batteries. I have been driving and discharging to about 50% on the SOC, but the voltages are still high, (330 pack voltage, 12.6 to 12.8 per bat. on the Tech 2). I tried to "Push" the computer to learning my p...
Ryan Dela
Mon, 7 Dec 2009 20:21:15 -0800
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Use the tech 2 to check the motor speed feedback under acceleration and see if the value jumps around, it might take a few tried to see it due to the slow polling rate of the tech 2. If it bounces around look to the motor position sensor. if the truck was throwing up faults I...
Stephen Weitz
Mon, 7 Dec 2009 18:21:12 -0800
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It only happens when I'm starting out. Its a little like a clutch vehicle when the clutch is not let out properly, a slight bucking. I don't have any warning lights but I guess I should get it checked with a scan tool. Stephen On Dec 7, 2009, at 6:11 PM, Ryan Dela wrote: > Sou...
Ryan Dela
Mon, 7 Dec 2009 18:11:53 -0800
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Sounds like a loose connection to me. At best the plug might be coming loose or the motor position encoder could be going bad. Worst case an IGBT module in the controller could be going bad, or there is a ground fault. if there is a ground fault the HV contactors should open?...
Philip Morgan
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:35:45 +0000
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Ryan: I'd expect it to do that but how would it limit heating at 45? F when batteries should be quite cool? The cooling fan operates fine and should be keeping the batteries cool? I've heard of the HVAC control taking the A/C cooling away on hot days (>90?F) but I hadn't heard...
Ryan Dela
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:18:12 -0800
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The truck hvac controller also prioritizes battery temperature and health over driver comfort. I had my truck in South Dakota for a few years and the exercise runs I would do with it in the dead of winter we not fun. Ryan On Nov 12, 2009, at 7:11 AM, Philip Morgan wrote: > Tha...
Michael Anzalone
Sun, 8 Nov 2009 09:51:57 -0500
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Hi Don (copy to S10-EV list), Based on my communication with the manufacturer, I am very confident that they can provide replacements to match the specs of our sensors. Unfortunately, the parts are made to order, and samples are not available. I will ask the manufacturer about...
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Sun, 8 Nov 2009 02:55:22 EST
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Hello Michael Is it certain these replacement thermistors are going to work? Steve would be in a good position to try a sample if they would provide one. I would be willing to buy at least 100 to get the price down. What is the next price break? If we can get a larger group bu...
Michael Anzalone
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 21:04:35 -0500
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I have located a supplier who can supply sensors which would match those in our S-10s. If there's enough interest from others in the group, perhaps we could place an order. The minimum order quantity is 50 pieces @ about $7 each, but 100 pieces would cost only about $5 each. L...
Steve H
Thu, 5 Nov 2009 23:03:10 -0800 (PST)
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I have a 1998 S-10 EV, NiMH,?that has just experienced a failure of the #1 battery pack temp sensor; the readout for this sensor on the Tech2 is 167 F.? I have removed the battery pack, and checked the 6 battery module thermistor resistances.??Thermistor #1 is reading ~0 ohms,...
Paul Peavyhouse
Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:28:04 -0700
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WOW! Makes me almost sick to see that someone found more value in the body parts than the electric components! Pv On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 11:11 AM, MJA <[email removed]> wrote: > Attention fellow S10 owners: > > I noticed this item on eBay, and thought that someone here might...
MJA
Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:11:00 -0400
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Attention fellow S10 owners: I noticed this item on eBay, and thought that someone here might be interested. I am not the seller, nor do I have any association with him/her, just wanted to share this. Best, Michael Anzalone 1998 S10E (Native NiMH) ~26,400 miles on odometer ~3,...
Stephen Weitz
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:52:17 -0700
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What do you mean by thermal limit cutoff? You have to charge until the charger says complete and the charger turns itself off. Otherwise, without a complete charge, your gauge will continue to do that. And yes, if you have interrupted power in your 12 volt system, then the bac...
Frank Fenton
Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:44:25 -0500
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Recent health problems are interfering with progress on my S-10 E project. I built new battery boxes with Group 27 SLA batteries, installed new PIM and now get 'charge complete' with no DTE codes showing. I think all it needs is to have the program 'flashed' or whatever that t...
Michael Anzalone
Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:04:44 -0400
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Jeff (and all list readers), My apologies...you're absolutely correct, and I certainly don't want to encourage anybody to put themselves or their trucks at risk. Although I took every precaution that I could think of when working on my batteries, I can't say that my experience...
Jeff Thomas
Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:29:13 -0700
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MIchael, please do not lead anyone down this path. There are extreme dangers in replacing cells from modules, with one of them being decompression damage. These cells are very sensitive to damage from decompression, and not following a very strict safety regimen with a transfe...
casey hartman
Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:51:39 -0700
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To go with Jeff's battery pack, you can buy my truck (98 NiHM) for $5K. Except for one battery (that needs to be replaced), the truck runs fine. I commuted in it for about 3-4 years. It has 30K+ miles on it. I'm selling it because my commute changed from 30 miles round-trip to...