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Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:50:19 -0800
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It may not be this simple, but its always best to cover the basics first. The heater will not operate just by turning the temp knob from cold to hot (as one might expect). You MUST also press the heater button in the lower right corner of the environmental control panel. I am...
Steve H
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 08:27:10 -0800 (PST)
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Michael (Cc S-10EV list): ? Thanks for the additional info and the attached documents.? I have compared the U.S. Sensor Temp vs Resistance data to that in the S-10EV "Internal Battery Pack Controls" Manual, page 6-7.? Within the range of battery temps we would expect, the U.S....
Michael Anzalone
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 10:04:50 -0500
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Steve, The temperature vs. resistance table for these sensors is printed in the service manual. I sent that information to U.S. Sensor Corp. in Orange, CA, and received a quote based on those specs. I have attached the documents that they sent me to this email; I'm not sure ho...
Steve H
Sun, 8 Nov 2009 17:07:23 -0800 (PST)
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Hi Michael (Cc to S-10EV list): ? This is good that you have been able to identify a supplier of the custom Battery Temp Sensors that we S-10EV owners need.? It's good that we have interest in the S-10EV community, and I am confident we will place a collective order soon. ? Ho...
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Sun, 8 Nov 2009 14:25:39 EST
2009
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A wild guess if all owners ordered a replacement set that might be around 300 to 400 maybe more depending on how many trucks there really are. I keep hearing the number is around 60 but it could be more. I would order one hundred for sure so that would keep the price at 5 doll...
Michael Anzalone
Sun, 8 Nov 2009 09:51:57 -0500
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Hi Don (copy to S10-EV list), Based on my communication with the manufacturer, I am very confident that they can provide replacements to match the specs of our sensors. Unfortunately, the parts are made to order, and samples are not available. I will ask the manufacturer about...
McMullin, Kevin
Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:30:59 -0400
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I purchased a 1997 S10EV in May, on eBay. I took the first "Full Power" ride in it yesterday, 10/30. I used Deka 12AVR-75 batteries with a zener diode regulator on each one to prevent overcharging. All 26 fit in the original box with some modification to the box and the bed of...
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Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:17:10 -0700
2009
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The battery "fuel" gauge will "wag" after the aux power or the high voltage has been disconnected. The first (and only) time that I have seen this was after dropping the battery box to install the fire suppression system. It does this to indicate that it no longer knows where...
Stephen Weitz
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:52:17 -0700
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What do you mean by thermal limit cutoff? You have to charge until the charger says complete and the charger turns itself off. Otherwise, without a complete charge, your gauge will continue to do that. And yes, if you have interrupted power in your 12 volt system, then the bac...
Paul Peavyhouse
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:00:53 -0700
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When was the last time you replaced the Aux battery? Try replacing that and see if it helps. You are supposed to replace it every year. Pv On 10/26/09, Philip Morgan <[email removed]> wrote: > My '98 S10-Etruck (NiMH battery pack) has developed a problem that causes > its batt...
Philip Morgan
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:39:59 +0000
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My '98 S10-Etruck (NiMH battery pack) has developed a problem that causes its battery "fuel" gauge to cycle from empty to current charge level and back to empty at an interval of 2-3 secs. I've performed several charges to the thermal limit cutoff as suggested by a fellow S10E...
Frank Fenton
Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:44:25 -0500
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Recent health problems are interfering with progress on my S-10 E project. I built new battery boxes with Group 27 SLA batteries, installed new PIM and now get 'charge complete' with no DTE codes showing. I think all it needs is to have the program 'flashed' or whatever that t...
Tom Dowling
Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:49:20 -0700
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With new standard charging stations soon to be available, large-paddle public charger installations are logical targets for replacement with the new conductive standard charging station. Only S10Es can use these large-paddle charging stations. If there are any large-paddle pub...
casey hartman
Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:51:39 -0700
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To go with Jeff's battery pack, you can buy my truck (98 NiHM) for $5K. Except for one battery (that needs to be replaced), the truck runs fine. I commuted in it for about 3-4 years. It has 30K+ miles on it. I'm selling it because my commute changed from 30 miles round-trip to...
Jeff Thomas
Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:56:52 -0700
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Mirror to all on the list; All trucks that are NiMH, whether they were original, or converted later, can be reprogrammed for PbA battery operation. To reprogram the truck it does require the GM Tech2 scan tool as well as the GM TIS application. Due to health issues, I have don...
Ryan Meitl
Wed, 2 Sep 2009 09:11:36 -0700 (PDT)
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Hi everyone, I am a grad student in Electrical Engineering at North Carolina State University. We have a 1998 S10 EV here, that has dead batteries. We have no idea if all the other components are still good, and have no documentation on the vehicle. I was recommended to reques...
John Miller
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:27:33 -0600
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12v replaced only a couple of months ago. I spoke to Jeff and he doesn't think anything I did with the new wiring is the problem. i.e. something new is broken. The "new" thing is the APCM which is apparently $4000 wholesale, $6000 retail and impossible to get anyway. That kind...
Paul Peavyhouse
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:48:00 -0700
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When was the last time you replaced your AUX battery? Pv On 8/26/09, John Miller <[email removed]> wrote: > So the battery back fan connector died again, melted slightly, the same as > before (in May.) The replacement part is an AC Delco PT779 3 cavity Female > Pigtail and the...
John Miller
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:16:43 -0600
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So the battery back fan connector died again, melted slightly, the same as before (in May.) The replacement part is an AC Delco PT779 3 cavity Female Pigtail and the part can be sourced from a local parts place ($30+?) or online (which was about $24 but slower.) The fan still...
ericguy320
Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:00:15 -0400
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I work at a dealer, and from what I have been told it is impossible for them to be registered again. It's a shame to, there are 3 1998+ s-10 sitting out back 2 with not even a dent on them, and they all have to be scrapped. hey everyone, I have been looking for a good rolling...
kevin gildea
Sun, 9 Aug 2009 11:17:10 -0400
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If they could be obtained that inexpensively, you can be sure that insiders and mechanics will snap up any good vehicles and simply throw in new i.c.e. motors for resale, but the gov. tracks the titles on each 'clunker', so it would be hard to title it...at least that is my op...
McMullin, Kevin
Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:54:29 -0400
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I have a 1997 S10 Electric Lead Acid truck, (without batteries), I purchased in May. I was told, before I purchased it, that batteries are hard to come by, but my local dealer said, "No Problem", and ordered them for me, through GM parts in Montreal Canada 5/11/09. I'm still w...
Jeff Thomas
Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:42:53 -0700
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They are not incorrectly labeled. Your truck is native NiMH, the sensor map you're referencing is PbA. The battery # assignment map is entirely different between PbA and NiMH. As your pack is NiMH, the sensor location assignment is 18,19,15,1,4,5 On Jul 11, 2009, at 9:02 PM, M...
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Sun, 12 Jul 2009 06:09:06 -0700
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Do you have photos of the battery pack? Thanks, Richard > Here's some information for the "Just-in-case-you-wanted-to-know" files: > > I discovered that the temp sensors in my (native NiMH) battery pack were > incorrectly labeled, apparently from the factory. Using my Tech2, I...
Michael Anzalone
Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:02:15 -0400
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Here's some information for the "Just-in-case-you-wanted-to-know" files: I discovered that the temp sensors in my (native NiMH) battery pack were incorrectly labeled, apparently from the factory. Using my Tech2, I identified the sensors & their wire colors, and re-labeled them...
Daniel Klein
Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:34:09 -0700
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I have a 1995 s10 that was converted by ecoelectric originally for sale by GM. The controller went bad last summer, I marked the connections, but the pieces tape came off and I do not know where the wires connect to the motor. I know how the battery, motor are connected, its t...
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Wed, 1 Jul 2009 15:24:59 -0700
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Congratulations! > Here's an update on my S-10E adventure: > > > > After four and a half months of ownership, my truck rolled out of the shop > under its own power yesterday morning for the first time since I've owned > her. My son and I drove her straight over to 7-Eleven for...
Michael Anzalone
Wed, 1 Jul 2009 17:01:31 -0400
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Here's an update on my S-10E adventure: After four and a half months of ownership, my truck rolled out of the shop under its own power yesterday morning for the first time since I've owned her. My son and I drove her straight over to 7-Eleven for celebratory Slurpees! My first...
McMullin, Kevin
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:45:50 -0400
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I intend to use the Optima batteries as a permanent solution, since the drop in batteries are apparently not available. My question should be, Do they require different charging techniques, or any other special treatment? Is the only issue fitting them in the box? Kevin McMull...
Michael Anzalone
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:14:22 -0400
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Just when I thought it was safe to drive an EV... Well, after two days and over 200 "virtual" miles (on jack stands), I re-installed the pack today, and...DTC #279! My best guess is that there's a short between the HV circuit and the battery tray support. Since the frame of th...