Ryan Dela
Mon, 7 Dec 2009 18:11:53 -0800
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Sounds like a loose connection to me. At best the plug might be coming loose or the motor position encoder could be going bad. Worst case an IGBT module in the controller could be going bad, or there is a ground fault. if there is a ground fault the HV contactors should open?...
Stephen Weitz
Mon, 7 Dec 2009 15:06:48 -0800
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My truck seems to be cogging some, when I am starting out. None at any other times. Cogging is that repetitive jerking start. Anybody else experience this in the past? Any simple fixes? Or is it ignorable? Stephen in Oakland "It's a question of discipline," the little prince t...
Michael MacDonell
Sat, 5 Dec 2009 16:38:43 -0800 (PST)
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I'm close to doing a deal on these trucks but have one last concern. One truck has been down a year and the other for 9 months. What are the opinions on whether the batteries will "wake up"? I don't want a truck that will need new batteries? My fiance would kill me for not buy...
Michael Anzalone
Fri, 4 Dec 2009 22:37:36 -0500
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Interesting point about the mileage improvement...I wonder how the mileage would be in a truck without a cover, but with the tailgate folded down or removed? Michael Anzalone ----- Original Message ----- From: kevin gildea To: [email removed] Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 12...
Gil Dawson
Fri, 4 Dec 2009 14:20:03 -0800
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Groceries do just fine with the half-tonneau, except maybe in a hard rain. An open box of styrofoam peanuts, now, that's another matter. --Gil On Dec 4, 2009, at 9:49 A, [email removed] wrote: > Interesting that the half cover is more efficient - we chose to go > with a full c...
McMullin, Kevin
Fri, 4 Dec 2009 14:21:57 -0500
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My convenience charger gave up. For about a month it was the only charger I had and I guess I used up the 10 to 15 uses these are apparently good for. Has anyone had good luck with them? After mine quit, I was told they are only for "emergencies". (Well then lets re-name them)...
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Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:49:10 -0500
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Interesting that the half cover is more efficient - we chose to go with a full cover to give us more storage space in the back during inclement weather - someplace to put the groceries we are taking home. Richard Poudrier -----Original Message----- From: kevin gildea <[email r...
kevin gildea
Fri, 4 Dec 2009 12:21:46 -0500
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They go on the regular tailgate cable connector and fasten on the same way the tailgate does. They are to prevent the half cover from flying off should it somehow detach. An interesting point to the half-covers is that they actually reduce drag/improve mileage more than a full...
Gil Dawson
Thu, 3 Dec 2009 10:05:47 -0800
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Michael-- When I got my truck, the cables went through the metal hooks on the sides. I presume they prevented the cover from sliding out on the freeway if the tailgate were down. --Gil On Dec 3, 2009, at 8:26 A, Michael Anzalone wrote: > Hello, > > My 1998 S10 is equipped the...
Michael Anzalone
Thu, 3 Dec 2009 11:26:14 -0500
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Hello, My 1998 S10 is equipped the OEM half-length tonneau cover for the bed. However, I have not been able to determine the reason for the two cables which are attached at the rear of the cover. Perhaps the cables were intended to go through the metal loops at the rear of the...
McMullin, Kevin
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:19:51 -0500
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Hi Michael, Not too sure you could put a price guide together. You get what you can when you're ready to sell. As Gil said, $8555 for a running truck, I paid $10,300 for a 97 without batteries, and I've heard prices up to $25,000. As my insurance company pointed out, these tru...
Michael MacDonell
Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:11:06 -0800 (PST)
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Yes I am still considering the trucks. I am concerned though that the trucks aren't running and can't be tested. Just like when purchasing an ICE vehicle you are taking chances that the systems are okay. But what if the batteries are trashed from overheating during charging or...
gardnerh
Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:27:46 -0800
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Michael, there is a good firm out here which probably will give you a discount on the transport of two trucks at the same time. It's called State 2 State Transport and they are located on Elm Street in Fullerton, CA. 877-241-2375. If you call ask for Judy or Dave and let them...
McMullin, Kevin
Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:10:14 -0500
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Hi Michael, I'm new to this group too. I was doing the exact same thing as you when I heard of these trucks. Everyone has an opinion but here's why I bought one of the factory built trucks. As you know, the price of a complete quality kit to convert an ICE vehicle to pure Elec...
Michael MacDonell
Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:06:36 -0800 (PST)
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Hi all, my name is Michael MacDonell and I am located in the Atlanta Georgia area. I was looking to for info on building a electric S10 when I came across the S10E. ?I have found a For Sale listing for 2 '97 trucks that have been upgraded to the Nimh batteries by Evbones, that...
Phil Morgan
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:51:02 -0500
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Kevin: I certainly hope your concern wasn't raised by my reply to you. My writing style is direct and sometimes some people find that offputting though it was not meant that way - it was just my way of avoiding confusion and trying to be clear. You appeared to have misundersto...
McMullin, Kevin
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:08:45 -0500
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Thanks Gil, My post was not meant to "Rub" anyone the wrong way. I know how frustrating it can be to try to diagnose a problem when there's only a hand full of people that know anything about what you're working on. (I'm dealing with one of those problems myself). Kevin McMull...
Gil Dawson
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:41:14 -0800
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I believe I may have contributed to a misunderstanding when I said: On Nov 18, 2009, at 10:53 A, Gil Dawson wrote: > The 40?F thermostat causes the kerosene heater to light up This function is not controlled by a thermostat. A calibrated thermistor behind the front grill measu...
Philip Morgan
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:55:54 +0000
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Nope, not at all. I never said anything about where I set heater temp control. All I ever referenced was ambient temps when I was observing heat pump behavior. Review my previous messages if you have doubts. In comment about the thermostats, I said I had no frame of reference...
McMullin, Kevin
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:29:34 -0500
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Just to clarify... It's an outside temperature of 40 degrees or less that engages the diesel heater and turns off the heat pump. One may assume you're talking about where you set the "Thermostat" on your temp control. All of this is also covered in your owner's manual. Kevin M...
Phil Morgan
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:13:18 -0500
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Gil: I don't know. Since I now know my heat pump works, I have no context for that till I look up how to check the 40*?**F* thermostat. - - Philip Morgan Gil Dawson wrote: > <div class="moz-text-flowed" style="font-family: -moz-fixed">IIRC, The > 40?F thermostat causes the ker...
Philip Morgan
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:40:09 +0000
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Steve: Use of scantool was second question I asked in previous reply. I haven't tried to use it on this problem yet. It's a maze of menues and without guidance, I've never found my way to anything I could understand. - - Phil, from Palm Treo 755p using Palm Mail ---- Original...
Philip Morgan
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:03:39 +0000
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Can't say that I understand them but I have a friend at a local Chevrolet dealer who has offered to let me use them (2000 pages as I recall he told me). Have you any insights on the problem or the use of the ScanTool for this issue? - - Phil, from Palm Treo 755p using Palm Mai...
Philip Morgan
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:35:45 +0000
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Ryan: I'd expect it to do that but how would it limit heating at 45? F when batteries should be quite cool? The cooling fan operates fine and should be keeping the batteries cool? I've heard of the HVAC control taking the A/C cooling away on hot days (>90?F) but I hadn't heard...
Philip Morgan
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:19:47 +0000
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Patrick: Interesting idea. I have only used that lower righthand button when temps are below 40?F. The heat used to pour our very well at 45?-50? F but doesn't do so anymore. - - Phil, from Palm Treo 755p using Palm Mail ---- Original Message ---- From: "[email removed]" <[ema...
Ryan Dela
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:18:12 -0800
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The truck hvac controller also prioritizes battery temperature and health over driver comfort. I had my truck in South Dakota for a few years and the exercise runs I would do with it in the dead of winter we not fun. Ryan On Nov 12, 2009, at 7:11 AM, Philip Morgan wrote: > Tha...
Philip Morgan
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:11:45 +0000
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Thanks. I'll check on that but have A/C cooling so I'm expecting it's ok. - - Phil, from Palm Treo 755p using Palm Mail ---- Original Message ---- From: "Stephen Weitz" <[email removed]> Date: 11/12/09 12:29 am To: "[email removed]" <[email removed]> Subj: Re: [S10-EV] Heat Pu...
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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...
Phil Morgan
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:07:50 -0500
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My '98 S-10EV has a heat pump and it doesn't seem to provide any heat. The blower puts out air in accordance to fan speed setting and there's noise suggesting the heat pump system is engaged and running. A month ago, last time I operated the A/C, it seemed to provide cooling ....
Pat Williams
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 11:17:11 -0800
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Thanks for stepping up on this Michael,] I can commit to $100. towards the purchase at this time. Does anyone have a spare ambient air sensor? For some reason, my S-10 didn't come with one when I bought it, and I get an error code on it. t doesn't seem to cause any issues, but...