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Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:43:06 -0400
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Didn't both the EV-1 and Rav-4EV have the ability to disable regen via a button? Would that be difficult to do using the circuit currently in discussion? -----Original Message----- From: Niel Nielsen <[email removed]> To: [email removed]; Don Ski <[email removed]>; Charles Shi...
Niel Nielsen
Mon, 01 Sep 2008 13:07:59 -0500
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Are you getting any other diagnostic trouble codes, especially on the HTCM? Normally a non functional compressor is accompanied by several HTCM DTC's. With your A/C compressor not operating, it's extremely likely that your battery chilling function isn't working also. If the b...
Gil Dawson
Sun, 31 Aug 2008 13:11:42 -0700
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I'm sitting in my truck, ignition on, paddle out, windows open. The dash vents are blowing slightly, but the air coming out of the vents is ambient, not cool. Here's a picture of the AC controls and two diagnostic screens: http://chargerfinder.com/S10E/ACNotWorking/Picture1.jp...
Niel Nielsen
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:03:04 -0500
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Dennis, Yeah, with 4100 pounds of vehicle weight and the tires inflated to 50 psi, the thing seems to coast quite well. I agree. Someone posted something a couple of years ago about the increase in range of the vehicle with the half-tonneau cover installed. As I remember, it w...
Niel Nielsen
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:18:02 -0500
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Dennis, that's very interesting about the fan buffer preventing regen--thanks for the info. I wouldn't have guessed that the vehicle had a way to sense that the fan buffer was out, other than sensing that the coolant was too hot, and that wasn't the case here. It would be inte...
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Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:05:48 -0700
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Good job getting it fixed Dennis. I live in a hilly area too and agree that regenerative coasting (when regen engages but you have not actually pressed the brake pedal) can reduce range. It is too bad that they do it that way or there is no simple button to disable it. If the...
Dennis Scott
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:19:26 -0500
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For the info of all on the S10-EV list members, My no regeneration issue was caused by a malfunctioning fan buffer on the front fan. I purchased a fan motor P/N 22136897 AC Delco # 15-8562 for $91 and change from chevrolet and a much improved fan buffer from Jeff. Please note...
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Thu, 07 Aug 2008 07:48:26 -0600
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The real stuff from GM. GM manufactures a special synthetic lubricant for these EV drive pods. Do not introduce any other lubricant to the system. Contact your chevy dealer. They can order it for you. If they play dumb, contact another dealer. It's a very thin low viscosity fo...
Pierre Hinse
Wed, 6 Aug 2008 21:54:02 -0400
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Hi, I am currently working on two PB S10's. We just swapped the traction motor out of one unit, and we are trying to find oil for the gear case. What are you using to refill the gear case? Pierre Hinse
eric
Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:23:40 -0400
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In the pod3 photo the gear that drives the diff on the very top. the cogs on that gear look just like the park cogs and an auto trans Eric > > I wouldn't be at all suprised if the damage to the vehicle that Jeff > fixed was caused by the tow operator dragging the vehicle while...
Niel Nielsen
Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:43:37 -0500
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I wouldn't be at all suprised if the damage to the vehicle that Jeff fixed was caused by the tow operator dragging the vehicle while it was in park. That would create enormous forces on the drive pod. Jeff, where in the gear train does the parking pawl engage? I'm guessing tha...
Jeff Thomas
Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:02:24 -0700
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Again, please, under no circumstances tow an S-10EV with the front wheels in contact with the road. Use a dolly, trailer, or have it towed with front wheels off the ground. You can't afford to buy a new drive pod if something bad happens. Here's my posting about towing made ba...
Mike Maguire
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:28:15 -0700
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Two things, 1) Shouldn't (if it doesn't already) the Sherman Anti-Trust law prevent Oil companies from owning Battery companies, and 2) I wonder about Manufacturers warranting propulshion batteries longer than they warrantee the '12 volt' system. Is that regulation from an adm...
Gil Dawson
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:27:29 -0700
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At 10:44 P -0700 7/21/08, [email removed] wrote: >CNN's The Situation Room rewrites history Yes, well, they do that all the time. Sometimes we notice it. We're learning. --Gil At 10:44 P -0700 7/21/08, [email removed] wrote: CNN's The Situation Room rewrites history and Expung...
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Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:44:39 -0700
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CNN's The Situation Room rewrites history and Expunges the EV1 and S10EV http://tinyurl.com/6flyfg The transcript of the episode that aired July 18, 2008 @16:00 ET is at the above link. While reporter Dana Bash was covering the McCain campaign she referred to GM's Michigan Des...
EVdave
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:58:20 -0400
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ah, sorry bout that, i posted to the wrong list... db Jim Coate wrote: > This group is all about the S-10's factory built by GM as electric in > 1997-98, using the EV1 drive train... totally different beast from the > Solectria S-10's. Although both can be temperamental beasts...
Jim Coate
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:38:49 -0400
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This group is all about the S-10's factory built by GM as electric in 1997-98, using the EV1 drive train... totally different beast from the Solectria S-10's. Although both can be temperamental beasts ;-) If you have a Solectria, you should instead check out the Solectria grou...
Paul Peavyhouse
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:30:36 -0700
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Yikes! You can still find these fairly easily for <$200! Pv On Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 9:12 PM, Tom Dowling <[email removed]> wrote: > Went for $711, it appears. It was in Henderson, Nevada.... > > That does seem like a LOT more than it's worth. I'm sure there are > units in form...
Tom Dowling
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:12:58 -0700
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Went for $711, it appears. It was in Henderson, Nevada.... That does seem like a LOT more than it's worth. I'm sure there are units in former EV1 drivers' garages. Tom Dowling -----Original Message----- From: [email removed] [mailto:[email removed]] On Behalf Of Ben White Sent...
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Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:08:42 EDT
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There are going to be a lot of factors that affect how long an AGM will last. Deep discharges heavy Ah draws and keeping the pack in a full state of charge as much as possible. A driver has a lot of control and if you do not own the vehicle it is not a concern. The trucks were...
Jeff Thomas
Mon, 7 Jul 2008 11:01:02 -0700
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Wow, it looks like you're having fun. A tip for you: You have a blown buffer. And you'll need a new FF motor too. The Inverter issue is a bit more complex though. Jeff On Jul 7, 2008, at 9:49 AM, Steve Hawkins wrote: > Greetings all, > > > > I found two interesting things work...
Steve Hawkins
Mon, 7 Jul 2008 10:49:39 -0600
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Greetings all, I found two interesting things working on the s10e over the weekend and wanted to know if anyone has some ideas on these issues. The inverter issues is clearly the more important one as I think it is causing the DTC-279 that is stopping the vehicle from running....
EVdave
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:06:46 -0400
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when i bought my solectria e10.... i noticed too that the front ABS plug was disconnected. I tried to plug it in and when i did, and i turned on the ignition, it made all sorts of noises, so much so, that i shut the car off immediately, unplugged it, and never plugged it in ag...
Bryan Sailors
Thu, 3 Jul 2008 09:43:49 -0700
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the intermittent tick or click when initially backing up is normal. On Jul 3, 2008, at 7:43 AM, Dennis Scott wrote: > I noticed the ABS front plug in was disconnected when I bought this > truck > and I plugged it in also the wiper motor was disconnected. I plugged > both > bac...
Bryan Sailors
Wed, 2 Jul 2008 22:29:54 -0700
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Yes it should "lurch" every few seconds but it is subtly different with every truck. If your pedal pots were a problems you would get a accell pedal correlation dtc. look at the scan tool during driving @ data page 0 (I believe) and watch the - amps when coasting. About 4 sec...
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Wed, 2 Jul 2008 18:54:43 -0700
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Ok Dennis On a lead truck regen can be inhibited by 2 things. The 1st is ABS brakes failure (multiple possibilities there) or 2nd a bad temp sensor. The temp sensor can go open and read high so the battery looks overtemp (around 160 F) and regen will be disabled. If you dont g...
Dennis Scott
Tue, 1 Jul 2008 19:16:47 -0500
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Hello all, I have recently gotten my S10E running using the Panasonic EC-HV1255 batteries and it started out running perfect but now has quit regenerating. I have no codes and PPS readings appear normal. I have not done a check on resistance readings yet. The vehicle runs grea...
Bill Palter
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:44:14 -0700
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Drop a note to the uselectricar group [email removed] there are slot of people on that list that can help you. You can also download software that will allow you to talk to the computer and get the diagnostic info out of it... Be very careful if you charge at 240V, there is a...
Mark Yancey
Tue, 1 Jul 2008 12:23:15 -0700
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Hey there all, Picked-up an S-10 EV Vehicle with the Dolphin controller. Got the battery pack to charge-up, but have the three fault lamps, Ready, Charged, and Fault on the dash board flashing all the time whether the key is on or off. Have not been able to get the main motor...
Joshua Tomel
Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:09:43 -0400
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Guys, Feeling not up to driving this weekend I did not drive my truck after late Friday night and continuing towards late Sunday night when I wanted to go for a drive. I opened up the garage on Saturday night to get stuff out of there and the charger said complete. Left it the...