My Force will be getting a lithium pack in the near future.  100 AH CALB
batteries are waiting to be installed.

Thanks to all who have advised along the way.

Mike R

Cool, keep us posted with wiring diagrams and pics if you can.

Hello , does anyone have an Solectria aH meter for sale ?

Thanks,

MArk

what is yours doing is it dark or acting crazy?


________________________________
  From: m <packratdaddy@...>
To: solectria_ev@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 10:46 AM
Subject: [solectria_ev] Ah meters ?



 


Hello , does anyone have an Solectria aH meter for sale ?

Thanks,

MArk




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I have one also, that has only the 12 v lighting, when the headlights are
switched on. Have checked the AH fuse - OK.

On Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 11:27 AM, kevin lubot <dexion111@...> wrote:

> **
>
>
> what is yours doing is it dark or acting crazy?
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: m <packratdaddy@...>
> To: solectria_ev@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 10:46 AM
> Subject: [solectria_ev] Ah meters ?
>
>
>
>
>
> Hello , does anyone have an Solectria aH meter for sale ?
>
> Thanks,
>
> MArk
>
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>
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--
Thanks, Bill S
Ph 832-338-3080
www.watt-tracker.com
www.promotingevs.com


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If this is the usual Brusa BC29, the usual problem is that the coating
on the PC board has failed, and water has condensed there and caused a
short.  If it doesn't work at all, the first place to look is the
resistor in the power cable to the electronics.  In any case look for
burned traces on the board.  Usually it is obvious and easily
repaired.

See earlier messages to this list for more about this problem.

                                         Ken Olum
					 1998 Force

Is this installed on originally,or has anyone installed cruise on their Force?
Thoughts, comments on experience?

Thanks,

Tim

I have another car that is missing components.
It needs an ah Meter.

FWIW
I have used various synthetic DEXRON III products. Just changed the fluid this
afternoon and used a Redline product.
http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=51&pcid=9

It made the drive gear quieter and smoother than it has ever been. And it wasn't
very loud before.

I was not having any problem with the drive and just picked Redline this time as
they are a local company.  About the same price as the other synthetics I have
used.

I don't put many miles on the car but have made a habit of changing the drive
fluid at a 12 month interval. Will use this from now on.  May buy a few qts to
be covered for future use.

Mike R

The Brusa AMC3xx series controller has according to the manual cruise capability
designed into it.  I can't verify if this is in the units that Solectria
installed or is a option.  The manual is in the files section.

Mike R
97 Force

--- In solectria_ev@yahoogroups.com, "thp024" <thp024@...> wrote:
>
> Is this installed on originally,or has anyone installed cruise on their Force?
Thoughts, comments on experience?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tim
>

Wolf covers the cruise control topic in message # 6166

and pictures

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/solectria_ev/message/6166



MArk

Mike,

   Little research info.  Dexron is a GM standard for transmission fluid.
They stopped making and issuing licenses for production of Dexron III
back in 2006. It was replaced by Dexron IV then later by Dexron VI, for
some reason they skiped V.  All versions of Dexron are backward but not
forward compatiable (I.E. 6 will replace 3 but not the other way around).
Each
version is supposed to be significantly better than the previous with
improved viscosity, durability, etc.  Dexron VI, according to GM specs
at least, should improve a transmissions life expectancy and reduce fluidic
drag (increase fuel economy).  According to GM only companies that meet
their exact specs can get a license to print Dexron on their products.
Since Redline calls their products D4 and D6 (not Dexron), they likely
aren't licensed.  I'm not saying their bad in any way, but they may not
be exact spec.

Eric K
99 Force
71,000+ miles


Original Message:
-----------------
From: ldr214 replytome@...
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:02:02 +0000
To: solectria_ev@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [solectria_ev] Drive Gear Fluid DEXON III Recommendation


FWIW
I have used various synthetic DEXRON III products. Just changed the fluid
this afternoon and used a Redline product.
http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=51&pcid=9

It made the drive gear quieter and smoother than it has ever been. And it
wasn't very loud before.

I was not having any problem with the drive and just picked Redline this
time as they are a local company.  About the same price as the other
synthetics I have used.

I don't put many miles on the car but have made a habit of changing the
drive fluid at a 12 month interval. Will use this from now on.  May buy a
few qts to be covered for future use.

Mike R



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Thanks Eric
My point was that this worked better at quieting than the Dexron's  that I have
drained out of the gear box every year since 2004 including the dex 6  put in
last year and it was noticeable within a few 100 feet.

Redline does sell a Dexron 6 ATF and claim that there products exceed all Dexron
specs.  I may try their D6 next year as it is a "mileage" formula which is what
the newer Dexron 6 was designed to improve in automatic transmissions.

http://www.redlineoil.com/content/files/tech/ATF%20PDS%201-10.pdf

I strongly believe in using dexron in any manual gearbox designed for it.  My
dodge truck transmission went over 300,000 miles on it and the finally needed a
main bearing change.  Transmission was rebuilt using all the original gears and
syncro's.

Mike


In solectria_ev@yahoogroups.com, "EricKrofchak@..." <EricKrofchak@...> wrote:
>
> Mike,
>
>   Little research info.  Dexron is a GM standard for transmission fluid.
> They stopped making and issuing licenses for production of Dexron III
> back in 2006. It was replaced by Dexron IV then later by Dexron VI, for
> some reason they skiped V.  All versions of Dexron are backward but not
> forward compatiable (I.E. 6 will replace 3 but not the other way around).
> Each
> version is supposed to be significantly better than the previous with
> improved viscosity, durability, etc.  Dexron VI, according to GM specs
> at least, should improve a transmissions life expectancy and reduce fluidic
> drag (increase fuel economy).  According to GM only companies that meet
> their exact specs can get a license to print Dexron on their products.
> Since Redline calls their products D4 and D6 (not Dexron), they likely
> aren't licensed.  I'm not saying their bad in any way, but they may not
> be exact spec.
>
> Eric K
> 99 Force
> 71,000+ miles
>
>
> Original Message:
> -----------------
> From: ldr214 replytome@...
> Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:02:02 +0000
> To: solectria_ev@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [solectria_ev] Drive Gear Fluid DEXON III Recommendation
>
>
> FWIW
> I have used various synthetic DEXRON III products. Just changed the fluid
> this afternoon and used a Redline product.
> http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=51&pcid=9
>
> It made the drive gear quieter and smoother than it has ever been. And it
> wasn't very loud before.
>
> I was not having any problem with the drive and just picked Redline this
> time as they are a local company.  About the same price as the other
> synthetics I have used.
>
> I don't put many miles on the car but have made a habit of changing the
> drive fluid at a 12 month interval. Will use this from now on.  May buy a
> few qts to be covered for future use.
>
> Mike R
>
>
>
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Does anyone know where I can find a 144V controller for the Force 20hp
motor?







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I suspect you could use this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SOLECTRIA-UMOC-440-MOTOR-CONTROLLER-/120838376327?pt=LH_\
DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c22874b87

but you'd have to reprogram it for 144V.

                                         Ken

Ken, Thanks, do you know how difficult they are to re-program?



From: solectria_ev@yahoogroups.com [mailto:solectria_ev@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Ken Olum
Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 2:43 PM
To: solectria_ev@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [solectria_ev] 144V





I suspect you could use this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SOLECTRIA-UMOC-440-MOTOR-CONTROLLER-/120838376327?pt
=LH_DefaultDomain_0
<http://www.ebay.com/itm/SOLECTRIA-UMOC-440-MOTOR-CONTROLLER-/120838376327?p
t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c22874b87> &hash=item1c22874b87

but you'd have to reprogram it for 144V.

Ken





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From: "Andy Rich" <elvamk5@...>
    Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:08:07 -0400

    Ken, Thanks, do you know how difficult they are to re-program?

I'm afraid I've never dealt with a UMOC controller.  If it were an
AMC325, you would need a converter to interface your computer's serial
port to RS485 and some program from Brusa to run on your PC.

                                         Ken

It may be a moot point, because I can now see that case is very large
anyway, and would probably not fit in the space I have, even if it were
fairly easy to convert.



Andy



From: solectria_ev@yahoogroups.com [mailto:solectria_ev@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Ken Olum
Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 4:22 PM
To: solectria_ev@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [solectria_ev] 144V





From: "Andy Rich" <elvamk5@... <mailto:elvamk5%40comcast.net> >
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:08:07 -0400

Ken, Thanks, do you know how difficult they are to re-program?

I'm afraid I've never dealt with a UMOC controller. If it were an
AMC325, you would need a converter to interface your computer's serial
port to RS485 and some program from Brusa to run on your PC.

Ken





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It looks like another of our memebers had their email hacked.  I deleted the
offending message from the archive but I wanted to take this opportunity to
reminde everyone that if you get a message from the group with no subject line
and either just a link or a link with an OT comnment then don't click on the
link as doing so may infect your computer.  Just hit the delete button.

Moderator

I assume you're talking about me; thanks,not sure how it happened.  I've
changed my password and hopefully it won't happen again.

 
Frank


>________________________________
> From: anbausa <evfinder@...>
>To: solectria_ev@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Friday, April 27, 2012 12:20 PM
>Subject: [solectria_ev] Another hacked email
>
>
> 
>It looks like another of our memebers had their email hacked.  I deleted the
offending message from the archive but I wanted to take this opportunity to
reminde everyone that if you get a message from the group with no subject line
and either just a link or a link with an OT comnment then don't click on the
link as doing so may infect your computer.  Just hit the delete button.
>
>Moderator
>
>
>
>
>

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Hello, everyone!

Happen to have a good recommendation for who in the Monterey / Santa Cruz / San
Jose / San Francisco area might be able to work on my 1999 Solectria Force? 
Specifically, I need some to help me figure out why the vehicle is no longer
charging, and then repair as needed.

Thank you kindly for any suggestions you might have!

Tim
831-264-4511
Tim@...

what charger do you have?



________________________________
  From: naturalecho <naturalecho@...>
To: solectria_ev@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 7:18 PM
Subject: [solectria_ev] Who can repair Solectria vehicles in the Monterey /
Santa Cruz / San Jose area?



 

Hello, everyone!

Happen to have a good recommendation for who in the Monterey / Santa Cruz / San
Jose / San Francisco area might be able to work on my 1999 Solectria Force? 
Specifically, I need some to help me figure out why the vehicle is no longer
charging, and then repair as needed.

Thank you kindly for any suggestions you might have!

Tim
831-264-4511
Tim@...




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One thing you might try is to contact the local electric vehicle club, there is
a very active one based in Santa Cruz and they will probably have someone who is
able to help.

http://www.becketts.ws/eaa/contact.htm

Noel

--- In solectria_ev@yahoogroups.com, kevin lubot <dexion111@...> wrote:
>
> what charger do you have?
>
>
>
> ________________________________
>  From: naturalecho <naturalecho@...>
> To: solectria_ev@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 7:18 PM
> Subject: [solectria_ev] Who can repair Solectria vehicles in the Monterey /
Santa Cruz / San Jose area?
>
>
>
>  
>
> Hello, everyone!
>
> Happen to have a good recommendation for who in the Monterey / Santa Cruz /
San Jose / San Francisco area might be able to work on my 1999 Solectria Force? 
Specifically, I need some to help me figure out why the vehicle is no longer
charging, and then repair as needed.
>
> Thank you kindly for any suggestions you might have!
>
> Tim
> 831-264-4511
> Tim@...
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Terry Merrell tried to post this and had a problem so he asked me to post it for
him.  If anyone else is having issues pls let me know.

Moderator

From: Terry Merrell <tmerrell2@...>
To: solectria_ev@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, April 29, 2012 4:04:54 PM
Subject: Solectria E10 service manuals
I am doing some spring cleaning and came across an E10 1995/1996 144 volt
service manual and 1997 276 volt service manual.
Both were given to me by members of the EV community and I would like to extend
the favor to someone (or two) that can use them. I sold my E10 a few years ago.
While I miss it, I plan to buy an new plug in hybrid when the time comes.
I do remember the 276 volt version was tough to find.
If interested, send me an email direct at: tmerrell2@...
Terry

Someone just posted a NiCAD Force on the evfinder classifieds page.  The
batteries are apparently pretty tired with only 20 miles of range.

http://www.evfinder.com/classifieds.htm

Noel

Thanks for your reply, Kevin!  My charger is is model BC3300.

Tim

--- In solectria_ev@yahoogroups.com, kevin lubot <dexion111@...> wrote:
>
> what charger do you have?
>
>
>
> ________________________________
>  From: naturalecho <naturalecho@...>
> To: solectria_ev@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 7:18 PM
> Subject: [solectria_ev] Who can repair Solectria vehicles in the Monterey /
Santa Cruz / San Jose area?
>
>
>
>  
>
> Hello, everyone!
>
> Happen to have a good recommendation for who in the Monterey / Santa Cruz /
San Jose / San Francisco area might be able to work on my 1999 Solectria Force? 
Specifically, I need some to help me figure out why the vehicle is no longer
charging, and then repair as needed.
>
> Thank you kindly for any suggestions you might have!
>
> Tim
> 831-264-4511
> Tim@...
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Tim;

Have you received any pointers to possible EV repair types in the SF East Bay
area.  I have several issues I need to get worked on but don't have the interest
in doing it myself.  1999 Force.

Doug Jackson
adjackson3.org

p.s.: If you reply to this email, please do a "reply all".  That way if I have
included other recipients, they will also get your reply.

On May 3, 2012, at 9:35 PM, naturalecho wrote:

> Thanks for your reply, Kevin! My charger is is model BC3300.
>
> Tim
>
> --- In solectria_ev@yahoogroups.com, kevin lubot <dexion111@...> wrote:
> >
> > what charger do you have?
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: naturalecho <naturalecho@...>
> > To: solectria_ev@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 7:18 PM
> > Subject: [solectria_ev] Who can repair Solectria vehicles in the Monterey /
Santa Cruz / San Jose area?
> >
> >
> >
> > Â
> >
> > Hello, everyone!
> >
> > Happen to have a good recommendation for who in the Monterey / Santa Cruz /
San Jose / San Francisco area might be able to work on my 1999 Solectria Force?
Specifically, I need some to help me figure out why the vehicle is no longer
charging, and then repair as needed.
> >
> > Thank you kindly for any suggestions you might have!
> >
> > Tim
> > 831-264-4511
> > Tim@...
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>



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The Methacton High School Electric Vehicle Club is again entering the upcoming
21st Century Auto Challenge at Penn State. They have added two batteries to
their pack, upping the voltage from 144 to 168. They must now reprogram the
Solectria 325 controller for the new voltage range.

Question: Does the ccshell program I use with my DMOC controller also work with
the earlier 325?

If not, does anyone have the ccshell equivalent for the 325?

Thanks in advance for your help!

John Murphy

www.z-type.net

I just got a car with the dmoc445 controller.   Here in the hopefully near
future ill be in need of the ccshell software and azure no longer supports their
product.  Is there anyway I could get a copy of the software from you?

Thanks
Tim

Sent from my iPad

On May 6, 2012, at 12:35 PM, suncyclejm <jhmurphy100@...> wrote:

> The Methacton High School Electric Vehicle Club is again entering the upcoming
21st Century Auto Challenge at Penn State. They have added two batteries to
their pack, upping the voltage from 144 to 168. They must now reprogram the
Solectria 325 controller for the new voltage range.
>
> Question: Does the ccshell program I use with my DMOC controller also work
with the earlier 325?
>
> If not, does anyone have the ccshell equivalent for the 325?
>
> Thanks in advance for your help!
>
> John Murphy
>
> www.z-type.net
>
>


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Tim,



Windows XP is the newest operating system my ccshell will work with. If you can
support that, I can send you a copy of the software.



John



----- Original Message -----


From: "Tim Brown" <tbrown93@...>
To: "solectria ev" <solectria_ev@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2012 2:45:24 PM
Subject: Re: [solectria_ev] Reprogramming AMC 325 Controller

 




I just got a car with the dmoc445 controller. Here in the hopefully near future
ill be in need of the ccshell software and azure no longer supports their
product. Is there anyway I could get a copy of the software from you?

Thanks
Tim

Sent from my iPad

On May 6, 2012, at 12:35 PM, suncyclejm < jhmurphy100@... > wrote:

> The Methacton High School Electric Vehicle Club is again entering the upcoming
21st Century Auto Challenge at Penn State. They have added two batteries to
their pack, upping the voltage from 144 to 168. They must now reprogram the
Solectria 325 controller for the new voltage range.
>
> Question: Does the ccshell program I use with my DMOC controller also work
with the earlier 325?
>
> If not, does anyone have the ccshell equivalent for the 325?
>
> Thanks in advance for your help!
>
> John Murphy
>
> www.z-type.net
>
>

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