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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
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...
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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...
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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...
Gil Dawson
Fri, 14 Dec 2007 02:33:39 -0800
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At 9:19 P -0500 12/12/07, Johnny Chattin wrote: >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. Indeed it is not a simple design, but a very interesting one. Your basic S-10E has a bunch af subsystems w...
Paul Peavyhouse
Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:03:24 -0800
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The problem w/ getting an incomplete S10EV is that the S10EV was built w/ a lot of proprietary components (hardware and software) that all depend on each other. If any one component is missing the the whole system gets confused (and thus will probably not work). True, you can...
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Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:13:09 +0000
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Hi Johnny, Welcome to the S-10 group. Some folks have manuals out there - they are also available for sale (I think) but rather expensive. Hopefully another member will respond with more info on that. Visit www.evbones.com for additional info on these trucks. This is the websi...
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Wed, 7 Nov 2007 04:49:22 EST
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Hello Frank Did the vehicle work before you did this conversion? I am not clear how you set up the replacement and added battery box in the rear. It could be the changes you made has the factory system seeing a problem. I was considering adding Lee's battery balancer to the S-...
Frank Fenton
Tue, 6 Nov 2007 10:01:22 -0600
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Thanks for the inputs so far. To clarify a bit... This is a totally new battery box that is made to use the same mounting method as the original. The rear box uses existing holes in the frame so no new holes were drilled in the frame. All is pristine, including the old battery...
Gardner L Harris
Sat, 3 Nov 2007 21:16:05 -0700
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Hello Jeff, Pat and Don: I read with great interest the postings on battery life in Digest 51, #1. While I was in New Jersey last week I left the S10 in the "care" of my wife who *always* gets significantly less range than I do no matter which vehicle she uses. In the Prius, I...
Jeff Thomas
Fri, 2 Nov 2007 07:08:26 -0700
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There is a price to be paid by not charging the S-10EV to full, and outweighs the benefit of not charging to full. I'll explain. Each of the 26 NiMH battery modules exhibit a slightly different impedance and parasitic discharge rate. Differing module temperatures occur due to...
Stephen Weitz
Thu, 1 Nov 2007 21:14:25 -0700
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I don't have the data to back up my opinion, but I think full 100% charging does shorten battery life. On the Toyota Prius, the NMH batteries are cycled between 40% and I think 85% SOC. They could get the most life out of their batteries in this range. This makes sense to me....
Tom Dowling
Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:57:09 -0700
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Interesting. Most RV parks do have separate meters for each space. It's certainly true that some RV parks are not at all EV-friendly, but many RV parks are EV-friendly. Not all RV parks have 240V service. Some of the smaller and older parks have 120V service only. In RV park d...
Stephen Weitz
Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:36:23 -0700
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I have found early morning charging (cool temps.) and only charging to 3/4 capacity will keep the A/C from going on. You might be able to use conductive charging and not worry about temperature issues if you follows these rules. However, you still have the "state of charge" in...
Joshua Tomel
Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:30:25 -0400
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Gil, I'm going in for replacement not conversion, and I wasn't really keen on bringing it up here on the list, but since you brought it up here, and let the cat out of the bag, I might as well talk about it. As most of you know and those that don't can look through the archive...
Daniel Eyk
Fri, 19 Oct 2007 09:24:20 -0700 (PDT)
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Jeff, I read your post here and the one following. Do you have any idea what these S-10's go for at the auction? I am new to EV's. One man I know of in Portland, Oregon, has one that I believe would be like these. The biggest thing for me would be to arrange shipping out to th...
Gil Dawson
Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:32:38 -0700
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Hi, Joshua-- RPM means Reduced Power Mode. It'll go no faster than 25 on the level and it won't climb a decent hill. Quite a bother when it happens on the freeway, as it used to do often with our truck's old PbA batteries. Back then I had to go the long way around to get home...
Jeff Thomas
Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:25:05 -0700
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Gentlemen, the S-10EV utilizes a sealed battery box with active refrigeration for pack cooling. Whereas the Rav utilizes passive cooling only. During charge, the S-10EV pack temperature is limited to 87 degrees F in order to maximize charge energy, efficiency, and battery cycl...
Marcos Peixoto
Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:55:11 -0700 (PDT)
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Gil, Here is a detailed setup - similar to Doog's: http://www.evnut.com/docs/rav4evpfc50.pdf Marcos Gil Dawson <[email removed]> wrote: From listening to Doug Korthof's description, the plug-in he's using brings the energy in through the regen port, so the amount can be as sma...
Gil Dawson
Mon, 15 Oct 2007 08:19:01 -0700
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From listening to Doug Korthof's description, the plug-in he's using brings the energy in through the regen port, so the amount can be as small as you like, a trickle, even. No need for 220V 30A. Anyone have a reference for the details? --Gil At 7:42 P -0700 10/14/07, [email r...
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Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:42:38 -0700
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Here is a video of someone that has converted their RAV4 EV to use direct plug-in http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=peW8kl-jpHc Has anyone tried this with an S10EV? ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Steven Lough <[email removed]> Date: Oct 11, 2007 12:04 PM Subject: [s...
Tom Dowling
Sat, 13 Oct 2007 18:27:09 -0700
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-----Original Message----- From: [email removed] [mailto:[email removed]] On Behalf Of Noel Adams Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2007 9:21 AM To: [email removed] Subject: Re: [RAV4-EV] Support Fairfax charger public access Just a note on Marc's letter in case anyone was planning...
Paul Wicker
Tue, 25 Sep 2007 06:04:10 -0700 (PDT)
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Although I don't have the order form for the vehicle, I believe all the 1997 and 1998 S10 electric pickups were built with manual windows, manual locks, and manual mirrors, there may be conversions out there, but I have not seen or heard of any. Chris Reeves <[email removed]>...
Ken Watkins
Mon, 6 Aug 2007 19:01:38 -0400
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I have converted a 1997 S-10 to electric. I drive it to work every day and I love it. Living in Orlando, I need an air conditioner. So, I am trying to make the factory air work. I would greatly appreciate some information. The problem I am having is with the A/C compressor clu...