The following solectria_ev poll is now closed. Here are the final results: POLL QUESTION: What driving mode do you normally use the most? CHOICES AND RESULTS ...
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Jan 1, 2007 8:20 am
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Roger, Slow rate charging will probably be OK. The problem with slow rate charging is knowing when you are done. The most common way (for slow rate charging)...
Well, I am still having a problem with this issue. However, I have discovered a little more information. Perhaps this will trigger some ideas. The controller...
Doug, The reading I've done on the subject indicates that when you were sold the new gear box the speedometer output shaft should have been an available...
I've just uploaded an album of photos showing the battery boxes on a 1995 156V NiMH Force. Yahoo doesn't allow quite enough text in the image descriptions for...
... charging is knowing when you are done. The most common way (for slow rate charging) is to use peak voltage detection. However, this requires pretty...
... Here are two urls that are not Ovonics specific but might be helpful if you haven't read them. Both are on thermal management. Also check with the folks at...
I should have added that this URL is a wealth of info on the Force and even if you're not into building new battery boxes it provide a wealth of information on...
... Thanks Mike! I've seen the EVermont document previously and found it didn't have much practical info with respect to charging of the batteries, but I'll ...
I have successfully opened up both battery boxes in my '97 Force (thanks for the tips!) and confirmed one battery is the stinker. Its voltage jumps up like...
Jim Coate
jbc@...
Jan 7, 2007 2:56 pm
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Dave, Actually I think you are refering to the AH meter. You are correct in assuming it should read zero after a charge. I t does, however go into minus while...
You are right -- it is an Amp-Hour meter. And it reset itself when I merely disconnected the batteries and then reconnected them again. I am on to bigger...
A 91 might be different from a 97 in more ways than one but here is what the 97 service manual says in regards to AH meter reset. "if the AH counter reads...
Dave, That is another way to do it but in most cases the service disconnect would be a wrench-less operation. A voltmeter is going to be your best friend in...
Dave, The fix as described in the 97 manual is not easily done on our 91-92s because getting to the disconnect is behind the dash so just wait for a week of...
Ok, I finally got my 1991 Force running with a new set of Dominator batteries and a new Zivan charger. But since I am new to this I have no reference point to...
... I have a 1992 Force with a Zivan. I had the Zivan programmed for my voltage and type of battery (East Penn 8G27), and I've been letting it charge until it...
What is the final pack voltage when they are fully charged? Dave C. Las Vegas, NV (the last free state in the Union) ... to just ... batteries? ... my ... ...
Dave I sent you an email. Your question is open to more than one answer. Do you want to know the voltage just before the cycle ends or after the charger has...
The East Penn documentation says that "... Battery charging requires strict voltage control in order not to damage or shorten the battery's life. For example:...
When I checked the programming in my NLG4 several years ago, Solectria had the bulk charge end at 183.3 volts and the overcharge limit was set at 195 volts...
Stephen, I guess I really don't understand the charge cycle. Could you please lay out the phases of charging and what triggers each phase? Thanks. Dave C. Las...
Dave: I think Mike sent you info on how the Zivan NG3 charger's profile is set. My Brusa NLG4 has the following profile for a 156 volt pack of Gel batteries: ...
The fan in the rear battery box on my 1991 Force did not work when I got it. I gave up trying to remove the box to access the fan and instead mounted a 110vac...
Dave, I had the same situation, I opted to put in a 12v fan (Radioshak) so that I could cool the cabin pack on those hot summer days when it sits in the sun. I...
I worked at a Utility Company that bought some of the early Force Hatchbacks. The first vehicles had Sears Diehard Marine batteries that would gas quite a bit....
GM put a survey on one of their web site asking people to let them know whether they should build their plug-in series hybrid Volt. I don't know why the people...
Hello, I have a question about the twin motors in the '93 Force. It is new to the family and my brother-inlaw and a neighbor just got a set of batteries...
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