Recent content by engnrng

Ok, half a dozen notifications that "security system has detected vehicle intrusion and triggered the alarm at..." in the last week. I don't have any pets. Car was parked in my driveway every time. Tonight it happened again, saw the parking lights flashing and a faint chirp from the car...

Thanks, I have ordered the scanner.

I agree! I know 3 people who have been looking at EVs for 2 or more years, they all pulled the trigger on Mach Es in the last few weeks. Why? because of the deals and price drops. And, they had a selection from which to choose. They didn't have to place an order and wait a few months like...

Does anyone here know anyone who has checked their SOH either just because or if they were buying used? @bbulkow is there a link to how to check SOH? What kind of reader do you need and which software? We have forum members here who have driven a LOT of miles, some who use LOTS of DCFC...

You've got a good point about the stuff running when the car is not @Maquis. If I walk within 15 ft of my MachE, exterior LEDs flash, relays click. On weekends, this extra power consumption can happen several times before I drive the car again. I am going to get a 12v battery monitor and...

How often did you take your ICE 12V battery to the dealer to have it checked? With an EV there is no starter motor to age the old lead acid. My experience is that the 12v battery only needs to boot the computer, which it can do down to about 10v. AGM is a longer life 12V, so I expect my EV...

SHHHH... reactions like this only result in an increased disinformation (AKA Lies) campaign by the Fossil Fuels Folks. That is why they have put so much energy into their cover up campaigns for so long: to prevent people from even test driving these quiet, powerful, low maintenance and long...

Battery chemistry and the programming of the battery management system determine nominal battery "life". Throwing in a comment about the early LEAF is like comparing the life of a Chevy Vega engine in a discussion about Mercedes diesels. My comments and info only apply to NMC chemistry in...

I work for a company that uses 150 kWh (usable! 175 kWh theoretical) NMC batteries for very high capacity forklifts (36,000 lbs capacity to 75,000 lbs). When we did the research 5 years ago, the predictions at that time were that the battery would last approximately 2000 full charge cycles...

Ok, update time for any interested. Dealer kept the "new" car for 5 days, then drove it back to me and picked up the loaner. A few days later, @Hammered ran my VIN again and confirmed they got all the updates. Dealer says it was in the shop getting updates almost continuously for 3 days...

If you set the temp you want inside the car, what do you need AUTO for? Yes, I have to change fan speed occasionally, but with that now being controlled by the "volume knob" on the screen, it is much easier. So, for me, setting the temp at 72 for summer with AC button active all the time and 68...

Goodbye Rapid Reds! A couple of weeks ago, traded in my very early 2021 CaRT1, 25,000 miles over 3 years for a late September build 2022 Grabber Blue GTPE with magneride, great stereo, and very comfortable seats (as a retirement gift to myself). So, about 2 years younger car and model...

The clamps that came with the charger. Then I reinstalled the plastic pieces so no one can touch the clamps by accident. I put the connector up next to the WW fluid fill for access, as shown in my photo.

NOCO GENIUS5, 5A Smart Car Battery Charger, 6V and 12V Automotive Charger, Battery Maintainer, Trickle Charger, Float Charger and Desulfator NOCO GC009 X-Connect SAE Adapter Accessory Genius Smart Battery Chargers

At the low front of the front seat window there is a gap that lets air through. I cut the tape to cover that hole.