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    Scangauge II VS the Volt

    Just thought I'd give a heads up to anyone using a Scangauge II on thier Prius. On a 2012 Chevy Volt, it causes the car to die! It also kills the...
    Thread by: f16bmathis, Jul 23, 2012, 11 replies, in forum: Chevrolet Volt
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    Enginer Plan B

    Mine shorted the Positive out to the case! Makes for a wierd dash display - I think the Prius hates it. Anyways, I opened it up (Enginers...
    Post by: f16bmathis, Dec 8, 2011 in forum: Prius PHEV Plug-In Modifications
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    Headlight question

    I had a friend who needed his drivers side headlight replaced. He looked at it, then went to the internet where he found some people taking thier...
    Post by: f16bmathis, Dec 8, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Enginer PHEV

    I wasn't allowed that option. The batteries are installed now, as is the converter. I drove 8 miles in EV mode, and to work (HWY) this morning and...
    Post by: f16bmathis, Dec 8, 2011 in forum: Prius PHEV Plug-In Modifications
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    EV Mode Button, new thought?

    I live on a mild hill and can get a charge for 0.3 miles before heading back uphill. So an EV button works great. When I start accelerating to go...
    Post by: f16bmathis, Dec 8, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Enginer PHEV

    My 4kw kit is here, but my wife was out shopping both days when Fed-Ex stopped by to drop it off! You'd think they'd try later in the day if...
    Post by: f16bmathis, Nov 29, 2011 in forum: Prius PHEV Plug-In Modifications
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    Enginer PHEV

    I'll put up the video's. unfortunately, I never got pics of inside the converter. You wouldn't have seen much. Just the larger output wire not...
    Post by: f16bmathis, Nov 16, 2011 in forum: Prius PHEV Plug-In Modifications
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    Enginer PHEV

    I'd put it in, chances are it'll work and you'll be happy with it. If not, I've got an AR-15 you can use on it to take out any frustrations!:o
    Post by: f16bmathis, Nov 16, 2011 in forum: Prius PHEV Plug-In Modifications
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    Enginer PHEV

    I just worry when I'm told they didn't get the battery, when FED-EX showed it delivered. They have since found it, and I'm taking your suggestion...
    Post by: f16bmathis, Nov 16, 2011 in forum: Prius PHEV Plug-In Modifications
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    Enginer PHEV

    I took alot of video when I was installing the kit. Was going to put up on youtube showing how to install the kit and the operation once...
    Post by: f16bmathis, Nov 15, 2011 in forum: Prius PHEV Plug-In Modifications
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    Enginer PHEV

    I've now sent back the battery using a pre-paid tracking from FED-EX. Sent it on 5 Nov 2011. After sending an e-mail asking how it was going with...
    Post by: f16bmathis, Nov 15, 2011 in forum: Prius PHEV Plug-In Modifications
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    Engine instantly off when gas pedal released

    I don't know. The button seems to "help" control when the engine comes on or off, but I don't have the tech to monitor all the parameters. It will...
    Post by: f16bmathis, Nov 3, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Main Pack amp meter?

    I ended up installing the shunt and mechanical meter. It was interesting to see the amps going to and from the pack, even just letting go of the...
    Post by: f16bmathis, Nov 3, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Enginer PHEV

    Pulled the HV converter out and sent to an electrical engineer to look at. He says the HV Negative wire was not soldered onto the board, and the...
    Post by: f16bmathis, Nov 3, 2011 in forum: Prius PHEV Plug-In Modifications