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Some codes are "hard" codes and will stay set even if a code reader or battery disconnect is used to try and clear the module's memory. The airbag controller is one that sets a hard code and the M.U.T. needs to be used to reset it. I had the passenger seat out and accidently put the car in the...

Tell them what you drive, and if they are sharp, they will hang up on you--or sell you a useless policy. Breakdown insurance doesn't work for anything except a "mainstream" car---and even then it's a crapshoot. See what they cover and you will find most of the parts (like the engine and...

You Cannot connect the additional battery to the inverter as you are bypassing the main contactor which is located in the battery pack. Bad things will happen unless you have a way to connect the additional pack after the "ready" light is on and disconnect it before the "ready" light is off...

To back up what Don said, the twelve volt battery supplied with the car is a real low budget POS. During the power up sequence before the DC-DC convertor starts there is a pretty good load on the battery and a voltage sag during boot-up can really scramble the various computers in the car. If...

I think you should consider charging to 100% at least once a month to let the pack balance. It's the only time it will enter into the balance mode just like the I-MiEV. With the high number of cells in parallel in the Tesla (if I remember something like 74) it is harder to get the pack out of...

Left a message yesterday about the adapter and Tony called me back about it. He says it is going to be produced and has been in redesign as another member stated. He said we are looking at about a six month time period before they will be available. If you need to do something now, the cable...

I can't remember where I saw it but I believe there is an emissions sticker in the rear motor compartment on the right rear frame area around the vacuum pump. I would look except I no longer have an I-MiEV. As far as the gas car vs. electric car we have been all down that road before and there...

To install the lever to release the QC door is simple. In fact if you remove some of the rear carpet you will find what holds the door shut. The latch and cable for the door is already there--however it is shorter than the actual one you will need to run to the front seat. You only need the...

Not really. The Volt fit my driving profile for what I wanted it to do a little better than the BMW (specifically the I-3). The Volt was the ultimate replacement for the I-MiEV. Similar EV range of the I-MiEV, but provided a serious long range ability (double the I-3 on a tank of gas) if...

It's all in perception. I posted earlier on this thread but no longer own a Tesla and in fact no longer own a BEV. However, I now own a Volt which is a PHEV. Therefore, I have no need to ever have to use public charging anywhere. With current gasoline prices vs. public charging prices it is...

There are members on this forum that have them and I am sure they will respond. That being said, there are different quality levels of the MUT 3 out there---some are really good clones and some barely work. The provided software is also the key. If you can find someone that has used one...

The I-MiEV has a traction control system and a stability control system. Both are active at each ignition? (ready) cycle. The TCS is active at all speeds, stability control above 9.3 miles per hour. The TCS should have done something when you encountered wheel slip. That something is as...

Just a note---The vacuum pump may be bad on the OP's vehicle. However, if it failed the only problem would be loss of power assist to the brake system. Although that is alarming and requires more pedal effort to stop the car, it wouldn't explain the fact that the OP's brake pedal will...

Yes, you need to get the car in for service. The brakes are very conventional on the I-MiEV, so they should act like conventional brakes. They are vacuum assisted power disc/drum brakes and are not connected in any way to the EV system. The EV regen system is actuated through a sensor that...

Hopefully just a glitch---however second delay. I was hoping to be an early adapter adopter :lol:

Kickstarter campaign start date has been moved to September 16th for some reason. However, (like all Kickstarter projects) the money paid is to develop the product and get it into production. The price paid is also to set the price of the item you will receive. In essence, you are risking...

I am going to order one (via Kickstarter) tomorrow. It will make the Tesla HPWC hanging on my wall more useful as it can then charge J1772 vehicles. No---it cannot "supercharge" your I-MiEV but there are a lot of Tesla HPWC's in the wild and they will work just like any level 2 EVSE does with...

From my experience with paralleling a 12 KW charger to the battery pack, you might be able to add the additional input into the pack without a problem. In my case, if the car was connected to the EVSE and charging normally I could apply additional input to the pack up to a point. I don't...

Wow! How come I didn't get tire "cozy's" with my car! On a serious note, I can't figure out why they are covering the tires. It's possible that the cars were going to be (or are being displayed) in some area where the tire rubber contacting the service might have left marks or damaged the...

One final thing and then I will sit back and relax. The oil used in the A/C system is different than oils used in other common automotive systems. This is because of the dielectric properties required to ensure the motor winding insulation isn't damaged by the oil. I remember reading about...