McMullin, Kevin
Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:23:00 -0500
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Richard, I would not want to guess at which wire would interrupt the charge. I only cut the paddle present, (Dark Green), wire in my harness to test it. There is a ground, (Black), and a power, (Red or Orange), in that plug. The power wire may do it. I don't have the books her...
McMullin, Kevin
Thu, 11 Nov 2010 09:44:39 -0500
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Thanks Jeff, Yes, you could drive away with paddle inserted. However if I turn the key on, with paddle inserted, I immediately get a "Service Soon" light and the 287 code. Since I have never been into the charge receptacle, I figured an external micro switch would be easier. I...
Jeff Thomas
Thu, 11 Nov 2010 07:14:48 -0700
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Kevin, I need to add that your reed switch has failed to the degree that the embedded magnets in the charger paddle do not activate it while the paddle is installed. This presents a safety issue whereas you could inadvertently drive away from the charger with the paddle still...
McMullin, Kevin
Thu, 11 Nov 2010 07:54:44 -0500
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I thought I posted this last night but I guess it didn't make it. Richard, Doesn't look like you can use the paddle present wire to interrupt a charge. Jeff pointed me in the right direction with the magnet in the paddle info. I located the magnet in the paddle, and determined...
McMullin, Kevin
Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:02:20 -0500
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Jeff, Sorry about that. I have no idea why that sent that way. Kevin McMullin ________________________________ From: [email removed] [mailto:[email removed]] On Behalf Of [email removed] Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 1:41 PM To: Jeff Thomas Cc: [email removed] Subject: Re...
McMullin, Kevin
Wed, 10 Nov 2010 14:53:51 -0500
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Richard, Jeff is certainly the authority here, but I'm in the middle of trying to repair my paddle present circuit and may be able to check some things that you normally wouldn't have a need to check. I think my reed switch may be stuck on. I have the pan removed from my truck...
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...
Jeff Thomas
Tue, 9 Nov 2010 20:34:57 -0700
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Kevin, I don't know if any have replied directly to this question. There is a reed switch embedded in a sealed section in the roof (underside ceiling) of the paddle receptacle that responds to your insertion of the paddle into the charge port by initiating the async communicat...
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
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'...
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...
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....
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Mon, 1 Nov 2010 16:43:57 EDT
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Hello Kevin One of two problems with the over temp DTC. Either the pump or the temp sensor in the port. Since it was showing 145 degrees I would speculate it is the pump. You can remove the cap on the coolant reservoir and their should be a steady stream of coolant. You can fe...
Gardner L Harris
Thu, 21 Oct 2010 18:11:34 -0700
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The PSM seems to be especially fragile. I have gone through two of them here. The first replacement cost me $943 including tax and shipping. The second one was free since it failed within 3 months of being installed. Jeff is right. AFAIK there is no replacement for the fried d...
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...
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...
John Miller
Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:53:56 -0600
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Hi Everyone, I have had various problems in the past with battery pack fans dying or the connectors melting. These problems seemed to get fixed when I wired a direct fused connection between the 12v battery terminals and the connector pigtail. I now have what I think might be...
Ryan Dela
Fri, 1 Oct 2010 13:45:02 -0700
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Man, I can do my masters project on my s10! I have had the thing apart so many times (before jeff rebuilt it for me) I had parts of the manual memorized and built special fixtures to work on the battery. Now I just need to convince Portland state to accept me for the systems e...
Pierre Hinse
Fri, 1 Oct 2010 14:38:39 -0400
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Contact Helen Qin on UOIT's EcoCAR team, she finished school and now lives in Detroit working for GM. She did her MASc on the S10. Pierre R. Hinse MASc, EIT, C.E.T. (905) 723-2075 -----Original Message----- From: [email removed] [mailto:[email removed]] On Behalf Of [email rem...