Paul Peavyhouse
Thu, 21 Jun 2007 12:21:17 -0700
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Great timing Jeff! I just recently crossed 3000 miles and today while driving to work my S10's "Service Soon" light came on. I gave Jeff a quick call and it seems like my heat pump cooling fan has given out. I less than 3 miles from work and it was all downhill, so I finished...
Tom Dowling
Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:57:06 -0700
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-----Original Message----- From: Rayan Ghazal [mailto:[email removed]] Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 9:13 AM To: [email removed] Subject: [S10-EV] Heat Pump cooling efficiency check on NiMH S-10EV's Hello Jeff, As always, thank you for all the great info. Regards, Rayan At 07...
The Johnsens
Sat, 16 Jun 2007 15:05:35 -0700
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Hi Niel, 1.) Bummer about your charger. As far as opening it goes, I was down at the local autoshop having and the Snap-on truck came by. I checked and they actually sell the correct 5 point security Torx you mention. They were expensive and I didn't know what size I needed so...
Tom Dowling
Sat, 16 Jun 2007 11:58:42 -0700
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Search for 5 point Torx on eBay. Seller zdmak has these for sale regularly. Right now, check item 180099073044 or 180099073165. Tom Dowling From: [email removed] [mailto:[email removed]] On Behalf Of Niel Nielsen Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 11:08 PM To: [email removed] Subject...
Jeff Thomas
Sat, 16 Jun 2007 11:54:39 -0700
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To everyone about the 120V convenience chargers: It is not compatible with the NiMH S-10EV. I have posted this information clearly in the past , but a few elected to try it for themselves. You can review related posts about the convenience chargers in the archives. Regards, Je...
Niel Nielsen
Sat, 16 Jun 2007 13:31:01 -0500
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Thanks for the reply Jerry. It's interesting that you got the similar results when you tried charging a NiMH S10 with the convenience charger, many years ago. I often have to unplug and re-plug the convenience charger to keep it going. I also try re-seating the paddle, and thi...
Marcos Peixoto
Sat, 16 Jun 2007 10:02:43 -0700 (PDT)
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Niel, I am here in the bay area (Santa Clara) and have the 5-tip security torx bits - Are you nearby? I was told that a flat screwdriver with a filed notch in the middle will also do the job. Marcos Niel Nielsen <[email removed]> wrote: I have a new LPI charger (WM7200) that I...
Niel Nielsen
Sat, 16 Jun 2007 01:07:30 -0500
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I have a new LPI charger (WM7200) that I got when I bought my 98 NiMH S10 from Jeff . It has worked very well since it was installed in late November. It suddenly completely stopped working (not even a backlight on the display). I suspect that it might be the loose wire nut pr...
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Thu, 14 Jun 2007 07:22:44 GMT
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Wed, 13 Jun 2007 18:17:19 EDT
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Hello Kevin By the time you add shipping the EC-FV1260 pack would be at least 6500 dollars. If anyone really wants to go lead acid for the least cost. I have a band new never installed pack of following 52 @ 45.50 total 2366 dollars which is my cost of Panasonic battery LC-X12...
Stephen Weitz
Fri, 8 Jun 2007 13:06:15 -0700
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My sense is that some RAV4 folks use the 40%-80% range SOC because that is what Toyota has programmed into the Prius, presumably to extend the battery lifetime of the NMH hybrid batteries. This was done because California requires 150,000 miles (I think) on the system. That is...
Mike Kane
Fri, 8 Jun 2007 12:53:58 -0700 (PDT)
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The difference here isn't so much related to the charging protocol, but the pack cooling. Based on my understanding and experience having owned both vehicles... GM used active pack cooling via the heat pump, and continue to run it after the batteries are fully charged until th...
The Johnsens
Fri, 08 Jun 2007 11:30:00 -0700
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Some interesting stuff from the Rav4 EV list raises some questions: >My car has 125,000 miles on it and I drive about 100 miles a day. Driving >at 60mph I average 11 miles per notch on the SOC meter, which indicates a >range of more than 100 miles. I actually do most of my dri...
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Thu, 31 May 2007 17:15:44 EDT
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I just looked in the 1998 manual and it states as Jeff said 2.0 pounds. So with the truck tagged 2.0 the 1998 manual 2.0 and Jeff saying 2.0 I would not do anything different. I believe the 1997 manual 3.5 pounds is an error. Reading the manual it did give a strong warning abo...
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Thu, 31 May 2007 16:40:54 EDT
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Hello Niel I was surprised to find out ATF has been used in some manual transmissions including this one. I have not owned a newer vehicle with a manual so this is very interesting. At least I gave the right advise on the main question. To buy a used transmission from a lower...
Jeff Thomas
Thu, 31 May 2007 13:06:59 -0700
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Richard, pass this procedure on to Mark. Everyone else should print and keep it for the future. The three refrigerant control valves are beneath the PIM, and require PIM removal to provide decent access to the valves. If there is any question on PIM removal, please call for de...
Jeff Thomas
Thu, 31 May 2007 10:36:03 -0700
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Don, Richard, everyone else with a 1997 or 1998 S-10EV: The correct refrigerant charge is 32oz (or 2 /1/2 twelve oz cans of R-134) plus 8oz of Ester oil. Don, the 97 we upgraded to NiMH at your home in Portland has a valve problem. It was clearly evident from the frost forming...
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Thu, 31 May 2007 13:08:57 EDT
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Hello Richard I am working on the AC right now as well. You are correct the tag on the AC unit says 2 pounds the 97 manual says 3.5. I also had a low pressure fault but it does not always come back when cleared. The manual gives warnings about using too much refrigerant. I hav...
Jeff Thomas
Thu, 31 May 2007 09:22:24 -0700
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Richard, the correct quantity is 32oz. Effectively 2 1/2 twelve ounce cans of R-134. Additionally, if the system is dumped, you'll need to add a minimum of 8oz of Ester oil, and no more than 10oz. Yes, the system spec is for 13oz Ester oil. A considerable amount remains in the...
Adams, Lynn
Thu, 31 May 2007 10:17:06 -0600
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Richard, I just replaced the orifice in my 97 S10E and my mechanic and I put in 2.2 pounds R134 after replacement. (Two pounds for the compressor and a little more for the lines) It seems to be working fine, no DTC's and when the charger is running and the ac is cooling the pa...
Richard Kelly
Wed, 30 May 2007 14:18:21 -0700
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Would someone please advise on the correct amount of refrigerant to use in the '97 S10 Electric? There's a discrepancy between a label in my truck, which says 2.0 lbs, and my '97 factory service manual, which in at least two places, says 3.5 lbs. My mechanic pulled out 2.12 lb...
Niel Nielsen
Wed, 30 May 2007 11:54:11 -0500
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It is very common for a manufacturer to specify automatic transmission fluid to be used in a manual transmission. My last two Volvo's with manual transmissions specified that automatic transmission fluid be used. In fact it specifically called out for type "F" automatic transm...
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Tue, 29 May 2007 14:06:45 EDT
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Hello Tom This is a conversion so not much relates to 97-98 S-10 EV. To answer Peter's question. I would never use Automatic transmission fluid in a manual. Peter would be time and money ahead to just find another used transmission from a lower mileage vehicle. Don Blazer From...
Tom Dowling
Mon, 28 May 2007 11:18:13 -0700
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Forwarding... -----Original Message----- From: Peter Eckhoff [mailto:[email removed]] Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2007 5:18 PM To: [email removed]; [email removed] Subject: Transmission Question May 27, 2007 Transmission question There are many people on this listserv who know the m...
Tom Dowling
Sat, 26 May 2007 11:44:02 -0700
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-----Original Message----- From: [email removed] [mailto:[email removed]] On Behalf Of Joe Marrs Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:17 AM To: [email removed] Subject: [EVChargerNews] Charging on the way back to LA Will someone else besides me please try to make a point of using th...
Jeff Thomas
Tue, 15 May 2007 16:23:43 -0700
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These are PbA (lead acid) vehicles. Not NiMH. Each had originally been delivered with Delco batteries, and then later updated to Panasonic EC-EV1260 VRLA PbA batteries between 1999-2000. The Panasonic PbA batteries have since been exhausted, or died from underlying vehicle pro...
Tom Dowling
Tue, 15 May 2007 15:35:39 -0700
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-----Original Message----- From: [email removed] [mailto:[email removed]] On Behalf Of Suhas Malghan Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 1:52 PM To: [email removed] Subject: Re: [RAV4-EV] S-10 EV in Alabama on Ebay with a 'buy-it-now' of $12, 5 00 This guy claims to have used Ovonic m...
Dan Mattice
Tue, 15 May 2007 8:54:56 -0700
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S10 ev Brethren Im Tired of waiting for my dream batteries (nano ceramic) to become available so i selling my Like new S10 ev with a little over 7 thousand miles O rust No dents original owners manual warranty card tire card and great original tires no cracks. 9.5 out of 10- a...
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Tue, 15 May 2007 00:19:54 -0700
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Thanks Mike, You and others correctly pointed out that I did not consider the upstream pollution created to get the gasoline to the pump. These are important considerations that cannot be ignored. I have been sent several links to a much more complete studies of EV vs ICEV. ht...
Stephen Weitz
Sun, 13 May 2007 20:15:34 -0700
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Dear Patrick, welcome to the EV world and this list! A couple of thoughts on your calculations: 1) Other EV drivers have performed more complete calculations and have shown that EVs using pure coal derived electricity are better than driving ICE. So I suspect that your calcula...