Bryan Sailors
Thu, 1 May 2008 09:49:30 -0700
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Steve you dont understand how the system works. The charger is just that...a charger. The charge profile information is stored in the computers that control the vehicle. The BPCM in particular holds the charge profile for different battery chemistries. You program the ECUs on...
Jeff Thomas
Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:47:47 -0700
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There's nothing to be damaged/gained by plugging in the charger paddle. The pack is dead, and will not come back, even if individually charged at the module level. Emory/Fulton drove them 'till they would not move any more. Don't waste any time with someone telling you otherwi...
Dave Skweir
Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:15:06 -0700 (PDT)
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I just thought I would let it be known to list members first before I put them on e-pay I have at least 18 used but still usable panasonic EV-EC1260U batteries that I removed from my '97 hanger queen . Believe it or not, I have revived these batteries to the piont they will su...
Jeff Thomas
Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:27:27 -0700
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On Mar 13, 2008, at 2:15 PM, Steve Hawkins wrote: > Hi all, > > > > Can anyone identify the following GM service campaigns? I believe > one is the retrofitted cooled LPI port, but the second I have no > idea. My ?98 s10e has both these stickers under the hood. Also, > are ther...
Marcos Peixoto
Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:27:59 -0700 (PDT)
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Steve, Let me know If /how I can help. Marcos Steve Hawkins <[email removed]> wrote: v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} Hi Marcos, The RS232 underneath the padde-side uni...
Steve Hawkins
Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:15:38 -0600
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Hi Marcos, The RS232 underneath the padde-side unit . nobody knows what that one is for (so-far). I was referring to the RE232 on the vehicle-side controller unit, which is on older magne charge applications, but not on the rav4ev - I wish it was on there - so I could look at...
List member
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:08:59 EST
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If anyone on the list needs the charge port you do not have to pay eight hundred dollars for it. ebay item 220190813873. I have the same part in the box for 500 dollars if yours is broken. I will only sell to S-10 drivers who can confirm they actually need the part. The core w...
Robert Ogle
Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:26:30 +0000
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Hello, Amen, check the coolant pump. Also, don't let the pack go dead, if you can help it. Lots of mistakes. Jeff has summarized well what we think happened to the charge port. It is still not clear about the charger, though. At the time that the port's capacitor did its cherr...
Paul Peavyhouse
Sat, 12 Jan 2008 09:18:57 -0800
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Moral: Check your coolant pump! On 1/12/08, Jeff Thomas <[email removed]> wrote: > Well, since Bob did describe a little bit about charge port > failure... I'll elaborate since you are curious. > > Bob's S-10EV had been stored for an extended period in his garage, > and some o...
Jeff Thomas
Sat, 12 Jan 2008 08:46:32 -0700
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Well, since Bob did describe a little bit about charge port failure... I'll elaborate since you are curious. Bob's S-10EV had been stored for an extended period in his garage, and some of the individual batteries had self discharged to the point of cells becoming shorted (zero...
List member
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:50:37 EST
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Yes and it's too bad these are not in a good location to service. It is no fun pulling the PIM to get the unit out. I also caution anyone thinking of doing the service work themselves. Unless your good at servicing and repairing delicate electronic equipment. You should not be...
Jeff Thomas
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 11:41:49 -0800
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Dave, the test cycle is aborted when vehicle is in run mode. The common method is to place a 10k resistor in series with the front temp sensor -tricking the HTCM into running the FFH when ambient temps are in the 50's. Jeff __________________________________ Sent from my hacke...
Dave Skweir
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 11:07:39 -0800 (PST)
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Maybe I am a little too late to add my two cents worth but it seems you guys are trying to over-complicate things here. Is everyone aware of the little two wire connector located near the back side of the power steering reservoir that (once a month) is used to run the diesel h...
Jeff Thomas
Thu, 20 Dec 2007 16:55:23 -0800
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In Stephen's case, the failure mode did not result in leakage current that would typically have resulted in propulsion system shutdown (service now+wait). The hybrid module reliability service work relates only to the heat pump compressor and PSM, not the buck mode supply used...
Stephen Weitz
Thu, 20 Dec 2007 13:36:21 -0800
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I think I had heard that integration would be a problem. Stephen On Dec 20, 2007, at 11:51 AM, [email removed] wrote: > Jeff, > If Stephen can get by with using a 12 volt deep cycle battery in > place of a failed DC/DC converter, would an off the shelf unit > (like might be us...
List member
Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:51:29 -0800
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Jeff, If Stephen can get by with using a 12 volt deep cycle battery in place of a failed DC/DC converter, would an off the shelf unit (like might be used for an EV conversion) also be a reasonable replacement for the expensive OEM part from GM? Or is there an integration issue...
Stephen Weitz
Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:06:12 -0800
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When I sent this to answer Casey, I realized I didn't send it out to others. FYI B > Hi Casey, > > I have not mentioned this previously. > Yes, I use a standard 12v battery charger to charge the Optima > Yellow Top. > However, I needed a charger with a 2 amp and a 12 amp capab...
Jeff Thomas
Thu, 20 Dec 2007 10:02:28 -0800
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Any vehicle serviced by EVBones has had these reliability items performed. Jeff __________________________________ Sent from my hacked iPhone on T-mobile. On Dec 20, 2007, at 8:21 AM, [email removed] wrote: > Where is the DC-DC converter? How can I check to see if this > preve...
List member
Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:21:26 -0800
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Where is the DC-DC converter? How can I check to see if this preventive task has been done? On 12/19/07, Niel Nielsen <[email removed]> wrote: > > Stephen, > > That's good information on how to get by without the DC-DC converter. I > wasn't aware that there was any way to do w...
Niel Nielsen
Wed, 19 Dec 2007 18:09:55 -0600
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Stephen, That's good information on how to get by without the DC-DC converter. I wasn't aware that there was any way to do without it. It certainly isn't as convenient as just shoving in the charge paddle, but I understand the cost issue of the repair. As I understand it, the...
Stephen Weitz
Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:27:25 -0800
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Niel, my DC-DC converter went out this year. I decided not to spend the money to fix it. I bought a Yellow Top Optima battery (very high capacity) and I can run the truck without the converter. I just recharge the Optima when I recharge the big pack of batteries. This solution...
Niel Nielsen
Wed, 19 Dec 2007 19:55:04 -0600
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Dave, Welcome to the group! I've found this group to be a very helpful bunch, and I do my best to help others when possible. For instance, if your battery pack blower fails, I can provide a detailed procedure write-up on how to replace it, and can also steer you to where to ge...
casey hartman
Fri, 14 Dec 2007 20:48:30 -0800
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Having done all three of these myself just a few months ago, I would say that they don't really require much expertise - but you will need a scan tool and a full set of metric tools (including at least one deep socket - I've forgotten the sizes) and some time. If you are reaso...
List member
Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:58:00 -0800
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I have had #1 and #2 on Jeff's list happen to my S10EV (both this year). And part #3 was preemptively replaced while repairs for #2 were underway. I must start by saying that I, personally, didn't fix either of these, but I am in Oregon, so the guy that helped me is a little t...
Jeff Thomas
Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:19:52 -0700
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Merlin, as a "from the hip" diagnosis; here are the three problems listed by their likelihood: Coolant pump has crapped out. Battery Pack fan isn't spinning. Mass airflow measurement sensor is exhausted. Service soon is a non catastrophic fault. It *will* inhibit charging. The...
Ian Ward
Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:46:08 -0600
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The li-ions from the new Mitsubishi-Yuasa company, Lithium Energy Japan, looks promising, but again, no pricing yet available. http://lithiumenergy.jp/en/products/index.html 108 Wh/kg, 217 Wh/L (LEV50) 60 Wh/kg, 124.6 Wh/L (Cobasys 9500) - ian On Dec 12, 2007 7:32 PM, Paul Pea...
Ian Ward
Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:01:34 -0600
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Sorry, I meant to reply to the list... ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Ian Ward <[email removed]> Date: Dec 12, 2007 6:20 PM Subject: Re: [S10-EV] Toshiba SCiB To: Paul Peavyhouse <[email removed]> I was evaluating the same thing. To get the same 29kWh of energy,...
Ian Ward
Wed, 12 Dec 2007 20:57:48 -0600
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I think that the comparison isn't necessarily fair because you're comparing the big module with who knows what else included. The Cobasys NiMH batts were bare cells packaged efficiently. If you compare the bare Toshiba cells to the Cobasys cells, the specific energy is not wor...
Johnny Chattin
Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:19:54 -0500
2007
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Thank you for your insights on my ev. The Gm effort I believe was lacking and escape a basic philosophy that is K.I.S.S. or Keep It Simple Stupid. Gm attempted to make this as much a come to dealer fix as possible. From when this truck was designed to now great advances have b...
Paul Peavyhouse
Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:32:39 -0800
2007
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My math was off, but it still seems inferior to the NiMH: - NiMH: (12V * 85AH) / 17.5kg = 60 Wh/kg - SCiB: (24V * 4.2AH) / 2kg = 50.4 Wh/kg My general point was that I like the form factor and it would be nice to have new batteries in the truck (I assume the BCM would need ext...