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by chris
Fri, 14 May 2021, 20:32
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Non-Dealer EV Car Service in Sydney
Replies: 6
Views: 2568

Re: Non-Dealer EV Car Service in Sydney

Thanks. I just looked up NSW and there's only 6 businesses listed there - none of which are auto-service or auto-electricians unfortunately. There is an importer that advertises imported leafs for sale in Five Dock. They claim to service the vehicles. Sydney City Traders 153 Parramatta Road, Five D...
by chris
Thu, 25 Mar 2021, 16:25
Forum: Blade EVs
Topic: Unable to repair my Electron V
Replies: 38
Views: 14098

Re: Unable to repair my Electron V

I tried to reply but the message appears in the outbox as sent with nothing showing in the sent messages. That's normal. When Terry reads your message, it will move from outbox to sent messages. Confusing terminology, outbox should be called something like unread. Thank you for the explanation. You...
by chris
Wed, 24 Mar 2021, 19:52
Forum: Blade EVs
Topic: Unable to repair my Electron V
Replies: 38
Views: 14098

Re: Unable to repair my Electron V

T1 Terry wrote: Wed, 24 Mar 2021, 08:05 Sent you a PM yesterday re purchase of the Blade ..... Easier to get a non running EV out of NSW than out of WA .....

T1 Terry
I tried to reply but the message appears in the outbox as sent with nothing showing in the sent messages.

Edited Coulomb: fixed quoting.
by chris
Tue, 23 Mar 2021, 16:24
Forum: Blade EVs
Topic: Unable to repair my Electron V
Replies: 38
Views: 14098

Re: Unable to repair my Electron V

This is my main problem. Finding a conversion workshop in Sydney.
by chris
Mon, 22 Mar 2021, 17:40
Forum: Blade EVs
Topic: Unable to repair my Electron V
Replies: 38
Views: 14098

Re: Unable to repair my Electron V

The best use for a Blade is as a glider to build your own EV using quality parts - the hard work has already been done and it is easier to reregister it as a repair than a complete new built conversion as the compliance re the battery boxes, engine mounts etc has already been worked through. Repair...
by chris
Sun, 21 Mar 2021, 19:44
Forum: Blade EVs
Topic: Unable to repair my Electron V
Replies: 38
Views: 14098

Re: Unable to repair my Electron V

There is no such thing as obsolete semiconductors. If anything new better performing parts have become available. Match the voltage and current requirements and adjust the drive current for the new part. I believe such people are called electronics engineers. I know I am dreaming. Still there is no ...
by chris
Sun, 21 Mar 2021, 13:16
Forum: Blade EVs
Topic: Unable to repair my Electron V
Replies: 38
Views: 14098

Re: Unable to repair my Electron V

Thank you for the reply. I find it hard to comprehend why an AZD controller can not be repaired! Why can't an electronics repairer diagnose a faulty component and replace it? The controller still drives the car! It can't be completely burnt out. Looks like EVs are not ready for the general populatio...
by chris
Sat, 20 Mar 2021, 17:45
Forum: Blade EVs
Topic: Unable to repair my Electron V
Replies: 38
Views: 14098

Re: Unable to repair my Electron V

Does any one know of an electronics repair workshop that might be willing to try repairing the motor controller in Sydney?
by chris
Sun, 03 Jan 2021, 16:25
Forum: Blade EVs
Topic: Unable to repair my Electron V
Replies: 38
Views: 14098

Re: Unable to repair my Electron V

Hi there Chris - that symptom in a Blade is indicative of a failing AZD controller. Mine failed that way. Definitely worth checking the other options .... but my money is on the controller. Simplest fix is installing a Curtis motor and controller (there are options for installing a new controller o...
by chris
Fri, 01 Jan 2021, 18:45
Forum: Blade EVs
Topic: Unable to repair my Electron V
Replies: 38
Views: 14098

Re: Unable to repair my Electron V

So I'm not suggesting that the DC/DC itself was causing a fault but rather that it MIGHT not have the capacity to maintain 12V battery charge with everything running. If you're into it, I'm suggesting checking what the V is at the 12 volt battery with everything electrical running (and occasional p...
by chris
Wed, 30 Dec 2020, 18:06
Forum: Blade EVs
Topic: Unable to repair my Electron V
Replies: 38
Views: 14098

Re: Unable to repair my Electron V

I had no evidence but I wondered at one point if, when using the A/C and lights and wipers while raining, whether the DC/DC was maintaining voltage in the 12V. I wondered this because it was the situation one day when it decided to fail. I have tried disconnecting the dc/dc with no effect on the cu...
by chris
Wed, 30 Dec 2020, 18:02
Forum: Blade EVs
Topic: Unable to repair my Electron V
Replies: 38
Views: 14098

Re: Unable to repair my Electron V

There's lots of failure points sadly Does yours have the manual gear stick with the motor cut out button? If so, that may be false triggering The water pumps for cooling on mine stopped working, turned out to be faulty wiring. A loss of connection with the BMS can also cause the motor to cut out Th...
by chris
Tue, 29 Dec 2020, 16:34
Forum: Blade EVs
Topic: Unable to repair my Electron V
Replies: 38
Views: 14098

Re: Unable to repair my Electron V

Yes he was very helpful with suggestions and helping me get in contact with Ross. Unfortunately Geoff was too busy to take on the work.
by chris
Tue, 29 Dec 2020, 13:29
Forum: Blade EVs
Topic: Unable to repair my Electron V
Replies: 38
Views: 14098

Unable to repair my Electron V

I have not been able to repair my car and have not had any luck finding someone who can. I think it is time so sell it, as it keeps cutting out while driving. I am in Sydney if anyone knows of a workshop or is interested in it.
by chris
Fri, 28 Dec 2018, 17:24
Forum: Blade EVs
Topic: WHAT'S IT SAY ON THE BLADE BINNACLE?
Replies: 2
Views: 4282

Re: WHAT'S IT SAY ON THE BLADE BINNACLE?

LCD DISPLAY The “fuel gauge” in the instrument cluster acts as a battery charge indicator. If the vehicle is equipped with an LCD display: The “fuel” warning light (lower left) comes on when you have 10-15km range remaining. If this indicator lights up, reduce speed and turn off heater and air condi...
by chris
Sun, 10 Jun 2018, 15:40
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Daihatsu Charade EV For a new home Now Sold
Replies: 21
Views: 4590

Re: Daihatsu Charade EV For a new home

What area is the car in?
by chris
Wed, 23 May 2018, 18:33
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: Wanting to get my iMiEV serviced. Advice?
Replies: 18
Views: 4165

Re: Wanting to get my iMiEV serviced. Advice?

Just get the next size up rubber refill and cut to size.
by chris
Fri, 16 Mar 2018, 20:48
Forum: General EV Discussion
Topic: Studies research (couple of questions)
Replies: 3
Views: 1443

Re: Studies research (couple of questions)

For me it's "cheaper to use". Driving electric for ten years.
by chris
Thu, 02 Feb 2017, 03:01
Forum: Mitsubishi
Topic: Did I break any laws?
Replies: 18
Views: 4184

Did I break any laws?

A 10A/15A powerpoint should be able to handle a 10A/15A draw safely. Overloading it may cause it to overheat and fail. When you plugin a powerboard or double adaptor you still need to comply with the 10A/15A maximum draw. I view an unlocked powerpoint at a park to be much like a water tap. It is the...
by chris
Fri, 13 May 2016, 19:23
Forum: EV Motoring
Topic: Fully Charged Riversimple
Replies: 2
Views: 1753

Fully Charged Riversimple

To his credit Robert did not let his personal views interfere with this report. I found the ownership model very interesting. Overall a very informative clip as to what is possible with electrics.
by chris
Thu, 05 May 2016, 04:29
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 12 months rule/Blade Mk5 for sale: SOLD
Replies: 4
Views: 1081

12 months rule/Blade Mk5 for sale: SOLD

I had a similar problem with mine cutting out at random times. After the third controller did not cure the problem. Ross came out and we found that some of the battery hold down nuts were missing. This allowed movement which fractured the battery interconnect between the two rows of batteries at the...
by chris
Wed, 27 Apr 2016, 22:39
Forum: Blade EVs
Topic: Failed Charger
Replies: 21
Views: 10103

Failed Charger

Thank you for the informantion. I plan on cable tying a fan to the charger with a temperature acitvated switch or a wall wart pluged into the 240V ac to keep it cooler. Adding an led to the circuit is probably all I need. Then again I have been driving a BEV for eight years now. Estimating how far a...
by chris
Wed, 27 Apr 2016, 17:56
Forum: Blade EVs
Topic: Failed Charger
Replies: 21
Views: 10103

Failed Charger

The new one is under warranty so I will leave it alone for now. If the BMS controls the 240V ac then its fine the way it is. I will live without the led working. Thank you for this information.
by chris
Wed, 27 Apr 2016, 01:36
Forum: Blade EVs
Topic: Failed Charger
Replies: 21
Views: 10103

Failed Charger

That's what the instruction sheet has them labelled as. To make the charger work you need to connect the enable wire to the 12V positive wire. It looks like I will not be able to get the filler port led to work then. Still hoping to be able to hookup the BMS to control the charger on off should a ce...
by chris
Tue, 26 Apr 2016, 18:54
Forum: Blade EVs
Topic: Failed Charger
Replies: 21
Views: 10103

Failed Charger

Good news my charger is fixed. In the mean time I bought a new charger at a cost of $930.00. I now have a spare which should reduce down time next time. All working well. I do have a problem with the new charger. It does not have the seven pin round plug to easily connect to the BMS. It has three wi...