... the ... did not ... In what way it didn't work? Here are step by step instructions: 1) Go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sparrow_ev/files/Service/ 2a)...
... all ... As people have pointed out before, you do not have to disconnect the batteries in order to charge them individually with a 12 V charger. Davide...
... I measured it to be 2.5 Kohm. Was it a 1206 or a 0805? Digikey NCP21XW222J03RA: 0805, 2.2 Kohm http://www.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail? ...
... Ouch!!!! My first guess is that there's a short in the motor. Could the spark that the passerby saw have come from the motor? My second guess is that the...
Hi all, I just got word that my division is moving me from the bay area (santa clara) to sunny Portland, Oregon. couple of quesitons for those who may know: 1....
... No, I don't think so: the current sensor is at a different temperature than the heat sink, so I don't expect that they would have done that. I agree that...
... I had the same symptoms. In my case it was the throttle rod rubbing against the fire wall. This only applies to older, DCP controller Sparrows. I published...
... was only 10.5v. Typical! ... In so doing you bypassed a fuse or two, and maybe even the ignition relay and the key ignition switch: not a good idea....
... Thank you! I updated the schematic with your info, and placed them in the KiloVac schematics file: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sparrow_ev/files/Service/ ...
Steve, I will miss seeing your Sparrow on San Thomas Expressway. I just fixed my sparrow's blown controller and look foward to getting back into the commute....
I had a problem with jerk acceleration but it isn't just when I am starting out it was at all times. My problem was a dirty throttle potentiometer. The pot...
Hi Steve Welcome to Portland. In a word it rains here and it does so alot, maybe 9 months out of the year. I don't own a sparrow I have a converted mazda...
My prototype controller just blew all its drive transistors, and I'm abandoning it for junk. So if my thermistor is still good, I can desolder it and send it...
My prototype Kilovac controller gave up it's "magic smoke" last week. (the main drive transistors are fused) I don't see the point in trying to fix it, and...
I've got Jellybean VIN #089 with a DCP raptor controler. I've had to take the controler in and out on a few occasions with no space problems and I recently...
... My Sparrow has a Raptor, works quite well. There are a couple of things that might make it difficult to convert from your old system. 1) Throttle control....
A common question, I know, but searching the archive got me no-where. Davide tells me that if I have full power in reverse, that my motor timing has probably...
If You are using a Kilovak They pulse reverse so it is jerky sensed by 5 mph it is different then if you are using a DCP I have seen them have the ability to...
Details at the EV trading post and khbkhb.tripod.com/sparrowforsale. The combination of personal and professional changes make this an appropriate (albeit...
... I should comment on the pack status. My first pack lasted 4k miles before serious degraded performance. My "second" pack was a mixed used pack (and so is...
Hi everybody, from the former owner of #66 (hopefully the new owner is having lots of fun fixing it up!). Could somebody direct me to the newsgroup that would...
Looks promising, but so sad to see EVs coming to this fate. Hope someone can salvage these Smarts into usable vehicles. Not certain how these Lion packs will...
You should join the general EV list. Information on it is at http://www.econogics.com/ev/evdl.htm There has been some recent discussion about those cars and...
You could start by joining the SMART EV group http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/smart_ev/ I will tell you that this is a very quite group with few members. ...
Steve, Personally chose Southern Oregon (Rogue River) to migrate north to. Oregonians are great and Im sure you'll love it. I insure with State Farm, carpool...
WeldingRod helping rogerwhippet again... Here's more in the #80 saga. Rick sent us a de-zapped EVBC and I've de-zapped #80. It was surprisingly easy to do!...
