Forum: Introductions
05-19-2022, 09:09 AM
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The idle is unlikely to be the cause. The A4...
The idle is unlikely to be the cause. The A4 doesn't really have a "transmission" per se. In fwd it's a 1:1 direct drive, engaged by a friction clutch as the shift lever is moved into the fwd...
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Forum: Electrical
05-09-2022, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 2,789
Joe,
That's a pretty accurate summary of...
Joe,
That's a pretty accurate summary of most of my last year's research. It's why I chose the raw-cells/external-BMS path.
There's one other item for the list that Rod Collins...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
05-03-2022, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 542
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Forum: General Maintenance
05-01-2022, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 300
Yes, the spacer allows you to use a stock...
Yes, the spacer allows you to use a stock automotive thermostat, but it is "single action". This requires the additional use of a restricting valve in the bypass loop.
The Moyer thermostat (SKU:...
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Forum: Electrical
05-01-2022, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 2,789
LiFePO4 Charging
Quite true. My Balmar 612 alternator regulator has a feature called "Belt Manager". It lets you dial back the maximum output of the regulator. It was intended to stop belt squeal when dumping full...
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Forum: Electrical
04-29-2022, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 2,789
Shawn,
The LiFePO4 chemistry has a nominal...
Shawn,
The LiFePO4 chemistry has a nominal cell voltage of 3.2v per cell. Thus, a pack of 4 series cells has a nominal voltage of 12.8V
But this is slightly misleading. The cells have an...
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Forum: Electrical
04-26-2022, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 2,789
Thanks for the nudge.
To refresh, I have...
Thanks for the nudge.
To refresh, I have eight EVE 280AH LiFePO4 prismatic cells.
I ended up ordering the Rec Active BMS. The manufacturer was very quick to reply to my questions, and I now...
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Forum: Overhaul
04-21-2022, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 121
Views: 16,269
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Forum: Electrical
04-08-2022, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 763
Those multimeters usually have a fuse in the...
Those multimeters usually have a fuse in the ammeter circuit. If its replaceable, you'll have to open the case to do it.
There's no danger of shock with 12 volts, but you could get a nasty burn,...
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Forum: General Interest
02-24-2022, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 451
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Forum: General Interest
02-21-2022, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 451
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Forum: General Interest
02-21-2022, 07:04 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,142
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Forum: Electrical
02-09-2022, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 621
Just another perpetual motion machine scam. ...
Just another perpetual motion machine scam. Nothing to see here folks, keep movimg on....
The Three Laws of Thermodynamics: (in laymen's terms)
1. You can't win,
2. You can't even break...
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Forum: Electrical
01-09-2022, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 2,789
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Forum: Electrical
01-06-2022, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 2,789
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Forum: Electrical
01-06-2022, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 2,789
Good point about system cost of ownership.
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Good point about system cost of ownership.
One thing I have found in my research, and confirmed by personal experience (I know, that's only one data point) is that Lead-Acid batteries, even Gel...
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Forum: Electrical
01-05-2022, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 2,789
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-28-2021, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 759
Another possibility that can cause an...
Another possibility that can cause an “insufficient fuel” problem is the “stuck ball” failure in a Facet fuel pump. Easy to test for. Remove the bayonet bottom of the fuel pump (be prepared to catch...
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Forum: Introductions
10-20-2021, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,792
First off, welcome to the forum! You've...
First off, welcome to the forum! You've definitely found one of the best places on the Internet!
Probably the number one advice for A4 novices is "No extended cranking with the cooling water...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
10-15-2021, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,526
This seems way too low. When you checked the...
This seems way too low. When you checked the spark, was it a snappy blue one or a weak yellow? A weak yellow spark in open air will likely not fire under compression, as the breakdown voltage of...
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Forum: Cooling System
10-08-2021, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 1
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Forum: General Interest
09-14-2021, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,127
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Forum: Cooling System
09-13-2021, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,069
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Forum: Cooling System
09-10-2021, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,069
Aha! I think we have a clue. You probably have...
Aha! I think we have a clue. You probably have the wrong diameter packing, rather than too much. Properly sized packing should take three rings of packing. I had something similar happen when I...
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Forum: Cooling System
09-07-2021, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,069
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