Joshua Tomel
Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:33:04 -0400
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Stephen, Paul and the rest of the list, This had nothing to do with with my 12 Volt battery. It is a long standing glitch in the the system that rears it's ugly head when someone stupidly (yours truly, and hopefully not you) forgets to plug the paddle out of the charge port wh...
Stephen Weitz
Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:47:38 -0700
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Paul, I think this may be an issue for all EVs using the induction chargers that we use. For example, Darell, on the RAV4 EV list, had error codes and some problems. I suggested that he get an Optima battery and his problems disappeared. He was getting volts below 12.0 and thi...
Paul Peavyhouse
Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:56:59 -0700
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What do you meant you were going through regular batteries in your S10EV? Is the 12V battery tasked hard and to blame for some of these "E" errors? I've always wondered how much these accessory batteries are tasked, and why they are so big (as if we will be needing to crank a...
Stephen Weitz
Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:50:57 -0700
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I installed a Yellow Top Optima battery. They are more expensive but really heavy duty. A lot of people use them when using extended loud audio with their cars off. I was going through regular batteries in my S10 EV. The Yellow Top has been great! No more voltages in the <12 v...
Joshua Tomel
Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:15:02 -0400
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Guys, This has been a stinker of a weekend, I'm all to blame for it, plus it's a story of what not to do. Here's what happened: I drove Friday afternoon in the high 80's heat here in the Long Island area to a job interview nearly 20 miles away, there was a few people ahead of...
Richard Poudrier
Wed, 28 May 2008 15:27:42 -0400
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Hi Alex, About a week ago I plugged my S10 into the charger overnight and the next morning found it had not finished charging. My Gen 1 charger was displaying the message, "Check Vehicle". When I turned the key on I could see it had only charged up to about 70% and the battery...
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Sun, 25 May 2008 21:31:50 EDT
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Hello Alex Pat touched on what I believe you are noticing. I am only 50 miles from you and it is the ambient temperature. It is now warm enough in our area that the heat generated by the batteries during charging require the use of the A/C. When your batteries are reaching nea...
Tom Dowling
Sun, 25 May 2008 14:55:19 -0700
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I believe this is the site: http://www.evchargernews.com/regions/90712_1.htm An LPI charger will not work with the RAV4 EVs that are on the road today. Perhaps an S10E driver is nearby? Tom Dowling From: [email removed] [mailto:[email removed]] On Behalf Of Jaime Guoz Sent: Su...
Dennis Scott
Sun, 25 May 2008 15:56:39 -0500
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I am trying to charge a newly remoduled Panasonic battery pack. I have the pack on the ground beside the truck for diagnostic purposes. I have 312V on the tech 2 and lowest module is 12.08V The DTC's are 230 and 231 which should reset once leveling is finished. My problem is t...
Stephen Weitz
Sat, 24 May 2008 10:50:25 -0700
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Could it be that ambient temperature is warmer now? I would guess that the extra energy required for cooling in the summer increases the time it takes to do the leveling charge. In order to ensure that the air conditioning is working to cool the batteries, I always check the s...
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Sat, 24 May 2008 00:45:14 -0700
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Here is what I recall Jeff telling me: > The system will periodically do bulk overcharge (leveling charge) to ensure > all 26 batteries are completely full. This removes the SOC calculation error > in the BPCM program that accumulates over time. With only six temperature > sen...
Alex Beamer
Fri, 23 May 2008 22:20:54 -0700
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Hi, I have been noticing lately that my 1997 S-10EV with NiMH batteries (converted by Jeff) is starting to do more frequent maintenance charging cycles. I charge my S-10EV two or three times per week. In the past it seems I would notice a maintenance charging cycle once every...
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Sat, 10 May 2008 15:41:02 EDT
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Hello Tom NiMH to lead? It does not make sense and I doubt this has ever occurred. When the lead acid batteries were manufactured is not usually the problem. If they are lead acid batteries that have not been kept in a high SOC in a working system they are only good for recycl...
Steve Hawkins
Wed, 7 May 2008 14:29:05 -0600
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Dear Bryan, Thanks for your response and the very interesting information copied below, nevertheless I will be happy to continue to modify my car to my needs. I did find your contention that EV-95s are "no-good" and need replacement every two years interesting, as they have be...
Steve Hawkins
Wed, 7 May 2008 08:32:41 -0600
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Hi Bryan, Thanks for your response. You are correct that I am only at the first stage of learning the process. Every bit of information helps and your explanation is much appreciated. I believe I can get the recipe for the ECUs fairly easily through a cooperative local dealer...
Steve Hawkins
Mon, 5 May 2008 11:39:54 -0600
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Interesting. I have my battery box apart and have noticed an interesting design element that I want to confirm. My box was assembled with the lower tray wiring harness directed through the hole in the forward frame support, and the upper tray wiring harness having a wiring cou...
Bryan Sailors
Thu, 1 May 2008 09:49:30 -0700
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Steve you dont understand how the system works. The charger is just that...a charger. The charge profile information is stored in the computers that control the vehicle. The BPCM in particular holds the charge profile for different battery chemistries. You program the ECUs on...
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Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:18:29 EDT
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Hello Stephen 50 degrees is the inlet temperature reading before reaching the tray. You can get this reading with a Tech2. If you pull the paddle when the A/C is running it stops the cooling of the pack. What you hear running is just the pack fan and that will turn off in 5 or...
Mike Kane
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:59:56 -0700 (PDT)
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Hi All, Following are some specifics regarding Plug In America's efforts to hire a full time executive director. Please pass along to anyone you know who might be a good candidate. Thanks, Mike Kane ------------------ Dear members of the EV community, Plug In America is excite...
Niel Nielsen
Sat, 12 Apr 2008 03:24:53 -0500
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Keith, You actually own one of the best two electric vehicles that are on the road today (the other is the Toyota RAV4-EV). But the version of the S10 you that you have came with lead acid batteries that don't last very long. (Four years on a lead acid pack is pushing it for m...
Dennis Scott
Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:57:29 -0500
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Does anybody have any experience with the use of Panasonic EC-HV1255 batteries in a 97 S10E? I am wondering if there is anyone that has used these and if there is a problem with charging due to the difference in internal resistance? Any range issues? Thanks Dennis Scott [email...
Jeff Thomas
Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:45:46 -0700
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Hey! Craig Vinton; you're on the wrong list, and obviously confused. This is the S-10EV list serve, for GM built EV's using the EV1 propulsion system. The original poster owns a GM built S-10EV, it is *not* a conversion vehicle. You have a US Electricar. Jeff On Apr 10, 2008,...
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Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:55:23 EDT
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You have a US Electric car S10 Don't do anything untill you join and read the info provided by this group: [email removed] DO not plug in the paddle charger! It is the source of MANY problems with that car. Craig ************** Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Tra...
Jeff Thomas
Wed, 2 Apr 2008 12:09:22 -0700
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52473676 is printed on the assembly label of the radiator. In the GM part database, it is discontinued, and refers to VPI. And the VPI parts database does not recognize the # Dead end. Are you certain you don't just have a mis-binned item? the number is correct for this item....
Niel Nielsen
Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:52:55 -0500
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The collision repairs on my truck are nearing the end, and the shop says they need to replace the radiator. The current one was distorted by the collision and is diamond-shaped. They tried pulling the radiator back into shape, but heard all kinds of crackling noises (the sound...
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Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:12:27 -0700
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Sorry I have been down this road before the older cars or the 60s Camaros, Chevelles, are different and they have a hole in the middle where there should be reinforcement and the mounts are in the wrong place. Your best bet is to have them fabricated in Aluminum from a local m...
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Tue, 25 Mar 2008 05:52:38 EDT
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dear gentlemen, I cannot open this e-mail!!! can you help me??? **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00030000000001) -------------- next part -------------- An...
Merlin Loch
Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:02:07 -0700 (PDT)
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New Charging Location Information Submission Checklist ---------------------------------------------------- Please copy the checklist below into a new email and fill in whatever you can. Your name: Merlin Loch Your e-mail address:[email removed] Date: march 22,2008 Site name:...
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Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:34:18 EDT
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im on my second charger. it hasnt been giving me any problems. my battery was dead when i checked it yesterday. a battery upgrade may be the answer thanks rick **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improve...
Paul Peavyhouse
Sat, 22 Mar 2008 09:57:22 -0700
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Do you have a 2nd charger? I used to get fairly regular E2s on my charger at home, but I have never gotten this error on my 2nd charger at work. Because it has seemed to only happen on one charger, I have been presuming it is a problem w/ the charger. However, hearing from oth...