Isaac Podolefsky
Wed, 10 Nov 2010 08:33:35 -0600
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I like the idea on the tilt bed. What kind of range do you get with that battery selection? I've also noticed some guys talking about a tech tool. What's that? I have a OBD-II code reader, but i assumed that it's not going to understand anything from an EV. haha... On Wed, Nov...
McMullin, Kevin
Wed, 10 Nov 2010 09:21:12 -0500
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Hi Isaac, With a lot of work, I put Deka Unigy 12AVR-75 batteries in my truck. The cost was around $4600.00. They are all in the box, after I modified it. I cut the top of the box and raised it about 3" to accommodate the taller batteries. I also added a tilt bed and can now a...
Isaac Podolefsky
Wed, 10 Nov 2010 07:47:32 -0600
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Hi Don, Thanks for the tips and suggestions. Since the truck doesn't have any batteries at all, I will put some very careful consideration into what route we choose to go. As much as I would love to look into some of the more powerful and efficient batteries, there is a bit of...
Lloyd Campbell
Tue, 9 Nov 2010 15:50:07 -0600
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Hello Group, With reluctance, I have finally brought myself to advertise my truck for sale. It is a '97 lead acid truck. Eric Luebben from Irvine CA was the originator of this truck. Eric replaced all battery modules with Panasonic modules used in the Tahoe Hybrid in early '08...
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Tue, 9 Nov 2010 14:16:51 EST
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Hello Isaac Welcome to the S-10 list. I changed the subject line to reflect the content of the post. A thousand miles that is extremely low miles. Usually a truck will have at least 4 or 5 thousand miles before no longer functioning. I have found with low mile dead EVs there w...
Isaac Podolefsky
Tue, 9 Nov 2010 08:57:25 -0600
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It needs batteries (as it currently has none) and I think the power supply for the AC unit and Power Steering need repair/replacing. Other than that it should be in excellent condition since it only has 1,000 original miles. I'm not as technical with electronics as my brother...
McMullin, Kevin
Tue, 9 Nov 2010 09:18:00 -0500
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Welcome Isaac, I'm in Bear Delaware. Good luck with your truck. Is it up and running? Kevin McMullin -----Original Message----- From: [email removed] [mailto:[email removed]] On Behalf Of Isaac Podolefsky Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 8:58 AM To: [email removed] Subject: Re...
Isaac Podolefsky
Tue, 9 Nov 2010 07:57:49 -0600
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Good morning everyone, I just wanted to introduce myself and say hello. I am buying a 97 S10 EV on Friday and thought I would join this list. Perhaps a bit premature since the truck is not in my hands yet, but to say the least, I am very excited about my discovery. Out of curi...
Pat Williams
Tue, 9 Nov 2010 00:11:04 -0800
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Hi Scott & All, I have a 98 S-10EV with NiMH batteries that are at the end of their usable life. I am looking for recommendations on replacements. Regarding the 287 code, I have found a work around that seems to get me back up when my pack has been discharged too far. Go to th...
McMullin, Kevin
Mon, 8 Nov 2010 12:14:12 -0500
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Richard, Do you have the service manuals? You may be able to use the Temperature circuit. That will shut the charger down and it will display, "Stand by", (on the Gen 1 charger). You will get a "temp" light on the dash. Since my paddle switch is apparently not working, I'm not...
McMullin, Kevin
Mon, 8 Nov 2010 11:59:47 -0500
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Actually, if someone could look inside the receptacle and see if the roller on the left is in the way of the paddle, that would tell me it has to move when the paddle is inserted. Mine is not protruding into the receptacle and it may be stuck. Kevin McMullin __________________...
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Mon, 8 Nov 2010 10:50:29 EST
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Hello Kevin I have never had this issue so I know nothing about it. Jeff would have the most knowledge of anyone on the trucks. The temp sensor fails once in a while in the charge port even that is not a common event. Maybe someone else has fixed this and not posted it? I don'...
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Mon, 08 Nov 2010 08:22:14 -0700
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McMullin, Kevin
Mon, 8 Nov 2010 08:38:54 -0500
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I get an occasional code 287, (Paddle present). Also, for some time now, I don't get the Paddle present light on my dash. Not even on start up when all of the dash lights go through the bulb check. I have removed the IP and the bulb and circuit is all good. The manual says the...
McMullin, Kevin
Mon, 8 Nov 2010 07:59:03 -0500
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Hi Scott, Any other codes? How did you discharge your pack? Did you leave something on or drive it too far? Which batteries do you have? I have Lead Acids but I understand that if you have the NiMH batteries you will have to drop the pack and charge each module separately to g...
Gil Dawson
Sat, 6 Nov 2010 15:06:57 -0700
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Hi, Scott-- Congratulations! Welcome to the learning center! I sold my truck a year ago. I still miss it, but it was time to let someone else play with it. (And Boy! is he having a good time!) I still fuzzily remember some thngs... The disconnect command is a reaction to somet...
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Sat, 6 Nov 2010 18:33:15 EDT
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Hello Scott An E2 on the charger could be many different problems. You need a Tech2 and clear the codes and see what comes back. Don In a message dated 11/6/2010 2:29:26 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [email removed] writes: I received the subject message on the Tech 2 yesterday....
Scott Leck
Sat, 6 Nov 2010 14:14:48 -0700
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I received the subject message on the Tech 2 yesterday. I get an E2 message on the Magne Charge. I inadvertently nearly completely discharged the battery pack on my first day of ownership. Can anybody give me an idea of what my next step is? Scott Leck
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Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:08:12 EDT
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Hello Jack This is typical of a failing cell. Your number 2 module has one or more bad cells. Your going to need to drop the pack and replace either the cell or module. If it is happing in just three minutes that is really fast you need to get it out right away. Caution do not...
John Miller
Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:25:08 -0600
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My power steering failed and I toughed it out for about a year.and then it came back. It still seems "weak" in that it does not work well when the vehicle is stationary. From: [email removed] [mailto:[email removed]] On Behalf Of Jeff Thomas Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 2...
Jeff Thomas
Wed, 20 Oct 2010 13:55:18 -0700
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There are no diagnostics. If the power steering does not start on key on, it's broken. It's a separate 3ph AC motor controller module, powered from the Battery pack, and enabled by a single input line from the PIM. The common failure is the Sanyo hybrid motor controller develo...
Jeff Thomas
Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:21:42 -0700
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John, Gil answered this one correctly. I'll add a little to it. The HTCM is responsible for delivering a PWM control signal to the Pack fan motor. If the signal is missing, I'd recommend disconnecting the aux battery, and reseating the two connectors on the HTCM module (under...
Jeff Thomas
Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:30:00 -0700
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Your original post didn't tell us much. Are you converting from NiMH to PbA? if so, yes, you need to reprogram the BPCM. Look back in the archive here to my post on Feb 19 detailing two different approaches to a PbA retrograde. If you have schlepped a new set of PbA batteries...
McMullin, Kevin
Tue, 19 Oct 2010 08:38:25 -0400
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Not sure if this is true for all of the trucks, or if there is something wrong with mine, but if I pull the high voltage disconnect and the 12 volt accessory battery, my truck simply starts over, regardless of the State of Charge on the batteries. After a disconnect, it has to...
Michael Boynton
Mon, 18 Oct 2010 23:38:27 -0400
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So we hooked up our 26 PbA batteries today and the contactors closed for a few seconds and then opened up again (no big surprise). Now we begin the task of clearing the error codes and pleading with the BMS to accept the new batteries. If we had a DBC file we might even be abl...
John Miller
Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:00:52 -0600
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Thanks Gil, The red and black wires to the fan now run *directly* between the fan and the battery - the power wiring through the 25-pin connectors is now bypassed. The control wire is still using its original wiring. I have added a pair of wires (one fused) connected directly...
Gil Dawson
Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:13:31 -0700
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On Oct 18, 2010, at 1:53 PM, John Miller wrote: > I checked the voltage at the connector using a multi meter and it shows 14v. You have to check it under load. Push a pin through the red wire and watch the voltage wrt chassis ground drop when the fan is commanded on. The drop...
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Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:41:41 EDT
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It would be my post below. The SOC will adjust for low modules but you should not have that problem with a good pack of lithium. As long as the modules are holding up and staying in balance all the BMS will track amps in and out. Ideal would be modules that can balance themsel...
Greg Brewsaugh
Thu, 23 Sep 2010 08:30:42 -0700
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Negative delta V applies to the nickel chemistries (NiCd, NiMH). Not Lead (or any others that I'm aware of). It is especially apparent in NiCd. Less so in NiMH. At the end of charge, Nickel chemistries actually show a very slight DROP in voltage. (It's *very* slight in compari...
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Thu, 23 Sep 2010 03:27:04 EDT
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Hello Steve Yes hard to believe you could get 300,000 cycles considering the added heat at top of charge. You would think that alone would reduce a lot of cycle life. You would have to factor in calendar life as well. At some point age is going take its toll. However if you ke...