Richard Hatfield
Thu, 7 Nov 2013 07:27:21 -0800
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Since the group is checking in I have a question. We have installed a lithium conversion in Rayan's S10-EV. All 26 banks are reading 13.32vdc to 13.34vdc and all temp sensors are reading ambient. We replaced the battery blower due to a bearing failure and board failure on the...
Andrew Giddings
Thu, 7 Nov 2013 04:28:19 -0800 (PST)
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i was asleep again,? I woke up at 6 with a horrible headache,? I think its those norcos,?? I cant take them anymore. >________________________________ > From: "[email removed]" <[email removed]> >To: [email removed] >Sent: Wednesday, November 6, 2013 10:05 PM >Subject: S10-EV...
Nikolay Shishkov
Thu, 7 Nov 2013 02:12:01 -0800 (PST)
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It was just a theory - one of my RAV4 EVs had an issue with main contactors, where sometimes the contactors will stay closed. Sometimes they will open. This may be due to external load that should not be there while the contactor is opening...I was not able to confirm this. I...
Daniel Klein
Wed, 6 Nov 2013 22:36:21 -0800
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I have a 1995 Desert Lightning S10 Electric truck with lead batteries that I need to update to some lithium soon. I see options on here lately. I have this problem.... I disconnect the wires from a burned out controller a few months ago and the tape that I labelled the connect...
Greg Rohrauer
Wed, 6 Nov 2013 22:56:11 -0500
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Interesting theory Nikolay, but I don't know if it really holds water. Neil's observation is very valuable and it's raised my curiosity. I guess it is all worth checking out next time I'm inside the pack with a multimeter. Having just studied the wiring diagram, I can see that...
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Wed, 6 Nov 2013 22:54:26 -0500 (EST)
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Self discharge depends a lot on temperature If you fully charge a pack and it warms up to eighty plus degrees and don't drive it. You will lose capacity quickly. The tray retains heat for quite a long time. The NiMH modules also produce a little heat as they self discharge. Th...
Lee Underkofler
Wed, 6 Nov 2013 19:05:49 -0800 (PST)
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Don, good to hear from you...! I still have parts from two dismantled S10-EVs I listed for you and would be glad to let them go to anyone for any offer if they are needed. ?Since I can't test them, I will refund if anything I supply is not functional. You mentioned doing a Lit...
Nikolay Shishkov
Wed, 6 Nov 2013 14:13:23 -0800 (PST)
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I would imagine that the reason for the high "self discharge" rate of the pack can be a stuck pre-charge relay. On Wednesday, November 6, 2013 10:00 AM, Niel Nielsen <[email removed]> wrote: I have a '98 native NiMH.? Over the years I have occasionally had to leave it sit for...
Greg Rohrauer
Wed, 6 Nov 2013 15:00:14 -0500
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Robert: After dropping the pack the first time I installed a set of cables & external connector that bypasses the main contactor. This way I can hook up an external DC source to charge / piggyback, or use the pack as a supply for something else. I had a few experiments in mind...
Towers,Ralph
Wed, 6 Nov 2013 17:15:36 +0000
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This is Ralph again, the non-owner-"lurker" to the group, I learned a great deal by osmosis about EVs from reading the many posts over the last year. I have property in a retirement community and have found that even keeping a simple golf cart running can be a challenge. I jus...
Thomas Sadowski, Jr.
Wed, 6 Nov 2013 00:31:15 -0500
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For those of you attempting to sell, best of luck getting anything for them. Except for the expired main pack, my S10-EV was mint. And I mean MINT. I had everything for it too, clear title, functional charger unit, manuals, scan tool... It sold last Spring for a measly $5k. I...
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Tue, 5 Nov 2013 23:20:12 -0500 (EST)
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Wow so much activity. I am still here however the only thing I am short of is time so this is going to be a quick post. A lot has happened in the last five years. I will try and respond as I can. Merlin I think solar is great and I wish the USA had more of it. Wind here in the...
Randy Allen
Tue, 5 Nov 2013 20:03:48 -0800 (PST)
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Hello? to? everyone? in? the? everchargernews?? group.?? About? 1? year? ago? i? purchased? a?? non-running? 1998? S-10 ev? with the hopes? of? getting? it running? to? drive as? an? everyday? vehicle.?? As? i? really? have not? made? any? progress,? other? than? getting? the?...
Gardner Harris
Tue, 5 Nov 2013 19:54:54 -0800
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I also own an S10e which has spent about the last 18 months at Don's in Portland. He has had a myriad of problems both business and health which have prevented him from completing the battery replacement. The truck's APCM smoked because the Aux battery shorted which has added...
Merlin Loch
Tue, 5 Nov 2013 19:26:33 -0800
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Good evening all, I am an owner of the original S-10 EV's, and mine has been inoperative for the past few years due to lead acid battery pack life. I was on the waiting list for conversion to NIMH' s when Jeff went out of business partly due to health and to the fire issue of...
Robert Ogle
Tue, 5 Nov 2013 18:39:44 -0800
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Well, I've lost the packs on my trucks this summer. I think that the heat got too much for the NiMH. I had to stop storing the truck in the garage, to make room for the Leaf. So, I'm on the lookout for battery options. Haven't heard anything from the folks in Oregon, like Don....
Steve Hardash
Tue, 5 Nov 2013 14:27:28 -0800 (PST)
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Re: Am I too late to the S10-EV party? ? It would be good to use this opportunity for the S10-EV group to check in with each other, as I agree it has been fairly quiet for too many months. ? I still drive my 1998 EV Bones NiMH conversion from 2008 till very recently.? I have d...
Greg Rohrauer
Mon, 4 Nov 2013 13:19:50 -0500
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I forgot to "reply-all" to include the list server, below is my original note to Tom Chou. Some additional info: The Ovonic NiMh modules tend to self-discharge very quickly. Usually down to about 50% SOC if I leave the truck sitting for 2 weeks. In comparison my Rav4 EV will e...
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Thu, 29 Aug 2013 13:38:43 -0400 (EDT)
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http://www.lithiumion-batteries.com/index.php The link will probably be taken off of my post so just search "Smart Battery". Also on eBay. For people like myself, stuck with lead acid batteries, these sound like a drop-in fix. 26 of the 50AH, 12 volt modules will fit, (with so...
Probyn Gayle
Thu, 20 Jun 2013 11:10:34 -0400
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Hello Folks I'm selling my 98 lead acid truck. Batteries are totally shot and have been scrapped. Not sure how to get this out to everyone on the mailing list. Your help would be appreciated. Thanks, Probyn On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 10:18 AM, <[email removed]> wrote: > ** > Ryan...
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Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:18:03 -0400 (EDT)
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Ryan, I'm kind of in the same place, but my truck is Lead-acid. I purchased my truck with no batteries and of course, GM doesn't want to sell me the Panasonics. With a lot of work, I fit in 26 Deka 12AVR75 UPS batteries. It worked well for 13K miles. Now I have one dead cell p...
Ryan Dela
Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:11:20 -0700
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All, It has been some time since the topic of lithium ion upgrades has come up. I am curious if anyone has any tips for selecting equipment for a s10 lithium conversion in the year 2013. The list has some references to using 40ah thunder sky cells way back in 2010 and I am cur...
Ryan Dela
Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:28:52 -0700
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Don, I am curious if you have a written procedure or further tips on how to condition the nimh pack in the S10. Thanks -Ryan Dela Hillsboro, Oregon On Sunday, June 20, 2010, Michael Anzalone wrote: > Last June, I got my truck going after it had been out of commission for > sev...
José Antonio Movarec
Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:46:17 -0700 (PDT)
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Hello For my 1997 S10EV with Pb pack I am needing a VIM module also known as Body Interface Control Module the part number is 27003770, if anyone has one please let me know, this part appears as available in stock on some online dealers, but when you ask them the part is no lo...
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Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:46:21 +0000
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Sorry let me correct that my S10 is an 98. ------Original Message------ From: Richard Hatfield To: Bunny Gayle Cc: [email removed] Cc: [email removed] Cc: [email removed] Subject: Re: [S10-EV] Extra NiMH Batteries Sent: Apr 16, 2013 11:34 AM The packs were in a working S10 tha...
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Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:45:23 +0000
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Tks richard. I have an 95 Pb S10 in Toronto. Bought it from city of Atlanta. I left the modules there to save weight when I trailered it. Thinking of selling and wondered whether it made sense to spend money on batteries or sell as is. Probyn. ------Original Message------ From...
Richard Hatfield
Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:34:15 -0700
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The packs were in a working S10 that was gradually decreasing in range and was allowed to discharge while the owners traveled. We removed the pack and are replacing it with lithium. We have not tested the modules. In our experience typically many of the cells should be service...
Greg Rohrauer
Sun, 11 Nov 2012 19:34:18 -0500
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Thank You Jeff; I and others appreciate your experience and expert diagnostics. Greg. email: [email removed]<mailto:[email removed]> From: [email removed] [mailto:[email removed]] On Behalf Of Jeff Thomas Sent: November-11-12 1:30 PM To: [email removed] Subject: Re: [S10-EV] p...
Jeff Thomas
Sun, 11 Nov 2012 11:30:05 -0700
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"Just installed new battery pack with lithium batteries. First trouble codes sent me replacing the PIM. No problem, i had a spare. That fixed the interlock codes, leaving me with only the state of charge codes. When I first powered the truck up, the trans indicator was stuck o...
Brian clayton
Sun, 11 Nov 2012 07:06:08 -0800 (PST)
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After reading the posts from last night, I tried disconnecting the batt this morning...this is what happened: ? disc batt for a few minutes disc acc pedal sensor reconnect batt and tech II turn on ign check accel values in dpcm.....same as with sensor connected moved gear shif...