Recent content by ferenc

Costco replaced my sensor when they replaced my tires. I may not have gotten the same model/make the vehicle came in with - rolling resistance issues? Enjoy, Ferenc

With my factory warranty running out this month, I'm considering a Titan Auto Powertrain Plus or Powertrain (regular?) warranty - any comments/suggestions welcome, Ferenc PS Had drive motor replaced a few months ago (used or new????) under the factory extended warranty ...

Before the factory warranty ran out, I bought the extende factory warranty (from Gilroy), and when they repainted the body late (East Bay), I asked them to look into the rear 'whine' at certain speeds. They said it was fine, until I had it towed in this past summer for a new drive motor assy...

It is clear, but, given the fact that they had no idea when the part would arrive (it was over 2 months), they needed to make the necessary accomodations to their customers. I'm wondering if I should buy an additional warranty once this one runs out: The Total was $8,329.18 - got my car back...

Well, my spare vehicle has been in the shop since February 1 (this year), and they appear to be throwing darts onto a calendar when providing updates on when I'd be getting my car back, repaired. I had CSAA tow my Rav4 to the local dealer that awful JULY 23 hot afternoon, and as of yesterday...

friday morning update - the powers that be approved the repair and parts are 'on order!' rental car would be nice ... ferenc

5 days ago, while driving some 35mph through a large park, >5 miles from town, with no cell reception, my vehicle shut off, with lots of dash things on, including the message: "Check EV System - Have Your Vehicle Checked by a Dealership Immediately" or some such. This morning the dealer called...

hmm - I checked for it and could it be the costco #850982? I plan to try a new 'pure' sine wave converter tomorrow: giandel 1200W, and like the idea of removing the fuse. I bought the HF battery anti-theft contraption, but had difficulty in mounting it. Presumably the steps would be: open hood...

Thanks - I saw a 200A fuse on the positive terminal. I measured the voltage across the battery with car on and it was the same 14.3v as when I had the external load hooked up at the same time. So, why would one need a disconnect? Is the battery being charged with constant voltage and variable...

Thanks, the previous time I just used the RAV4 12V battery cables to charge my external battery, but it would be good to confirm your spec, as it'd be more convenient, if I did not to have to worry about damaging the external battery or my EV! My dc-ac inverter will shut auto shutoff if V(in)...

Hi, I should probably be in a different thread, but here is the scenario I need to get specs for: Let's assume I'll have a 1kW (compressors) load on my 2kW 12VDC to 120VAC converter. That converter will be hooked up to a 12VDC car battery that is being charged by the RAV4. I plan to turn on my...

so, what is the rav4 charging current spec for the 12v battery? also, how does one know the steady state load/discharge current rating of a battery? cranking rating may imply short time (30 secs?), perhaps ... getting ready for sunday, ferenc

so the green knob comes with the setup, or is the setup custom made? is it a high current switch or something mechanical/home made? i'd be interested in buying/making something similar - how did you accomplish your setup? thanks.

This looks great! I did so, rather ad hoc during our recent power outage, loading the system up to 850W. I don't understand what the green knob is connected to - some sort of high current switch? Is your system turn-key or custom? I love the monitoring meter, as well as the quality of the...

Thanks, so theoretically, one _could_ use the EV for limited current emergency off-grid power, through a 12v inverter ... I wonder what the rated charging current and voltage to the 12V battery are, or if one would have to charge the battery, disconnect/turn off the car and then hook it up to...