This is my first post to the group. I have NMG 2007 # 6. I have used it in almost all my daily commuting for 2 1/2 years, except when ice or snow is on the...
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John G. Lussmyer
johnlussmyer
Mar 7, 2010 4:21 pm
... From my experiences with a Sparrow, that is actually pretty good. Have you tried individually charging the low batteries? Sparrow packs tend to get...
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Eino Lindfors
eino_lindfors
Mar 7, 2010 4:24 pm
Hi Ben, Based on driving my sparrow about 27000 miles now over more than 5 years, I would say that a battery gets weak every 3 to 4 months, even if they are...
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Jacob Oshins
jakeoshins
Mar 7, 2010 6:17 pm
Ben, as the others have said, you’re actually doing quite well. Optima batteries, or almost any other AGM battery for that matter, are much more fragile...
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Benjamin Schmid
bschmid8721
Mar 8, 2010 4:30 am
Thanks for the responses. I had actually used the PowerPulse units on my Ford Escort converted vehicle previously, so I may try them again. As to changing...
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Jacob Oshins
jakeoshins
Mar 8, 2010 6:35 am
Battery monitoring systems are, in my opinion, not worth very much. Many people will disagree with me on this, and I understand their position. But I simply...
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Richard Edmonston
realq157
Mar 8, 2010 12:03 pm
I run Lithium (Lifep04) cells and have been selling and experimenting with lithiums for eight years. There is one thing that I know ,if a cell is bad there is...
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sparrow262
Mar 8, 2010 9:08 pm
Nobody has any idea what would cause the contactor to close (as it should) and then open(as it shouldn't)within a second or so after turning the key on? ...
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davide
egroupsdavide
Mar 8, 2010 9:20 pm
... Depends on the motor controller you have. DCP? Kilovac proto? Kilovac final? Zilla? Curtis? D'de...
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Stephen Taylor
sparrow262
Mar 8, 2010 10:41 pm
Kilovac final.  All 12 volt systems seem to be working fine front lights, brake lights turn signals, radio, ventilation fan, emeter.  I've looked for a...
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pdwarrenann
Mar 9, 2010 10:31 pm
Ben, I've happy with my BattEQ units and their performance although they can be easily toasted during install and removal. If you decide to remove them, before...
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realq157
Mar 17, 2010 1:55 am
Does anyone know where I can get a new BRB? Who is the manufacture....
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Ed Thorpe
etcadman
Mar 17, 2010 3:43 am
Richard, It's an Albright disconnect. You can find similar ones at evparts and other suppliers. http://www.evparts.com/prod-SW2514.htm The one used in the...
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sparrow_ev@yahoogroup...
Mar 17, 2010 3:51 am
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the sparrow_ev group. File :...
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sparrow_ev@yahoogroup...
Mar 17, 2010 3:56 am
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the sparrow_ev group. File :...
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Ltran
kicu29
Mar 17, 2010 2:44 pm
Ed, Â My Sparrow is dead. I need your help to replace some of the weak batteries and recharge them. Please let me know when you have time. Linh Tran =========...
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nuckelpinne156
Mar 20, 2010 1:46 pm
Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfBbYMAC7ak...
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bschmid8721
Apr 4, 2010 1:51 am
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230457853728 For sale in IN, great condition, only needs new battery pack. Email...
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Kenneth
klwinter2
Apr 7, 2010 3:24 pm
These cars draw a crowd EVERY where they go.... What a female magnet too. I still have a wandering feeling in the front end. I know my rear end mods are true. ...
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Richard Clester
ndullgent1
Apr 7, 2010 4:46 pm
Kenneth, There is no adjustment in the rack. I can sell you a new one. I'd check on the tie rods and make sure all jamb nuts are tight. The steering column...
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chewy
ejc_1818
Apr 8, 2010 9:57 am
hi guys. elaine in berkeley here. finally picked up my green bean today from ed. a couple questions: does anyone have the manuals that I could get emailed to...
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Richard Clester
ndullgent1
Apr 8, 2010 12:59 pm
Chewy, Regarding the ducts. I have, on occaision, been able to pull the heater core without pulling the dash. This is not an easy task for the beginner....
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snoped001
Apr 8, 2010 2:02 pm
Chewy, I was able to contort myself enough to replace my melted heater hose from under the dash. My back wasn't overly happy by the time I was done but it was...
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chewy
ejc_1818
Apr 8, 2010 3:28 pm
chad, why does the ducting melt? is the heater that warm on it's output and they used underated tubing? I have a bad back, so I don't know about the...
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snoped001
Apr 8, 2010 4:22 pm
Elaine, I believe the original ducting was not rated for the amount of heat the Sparrow's electric heater puts out. It's more like ducting in ICE cars where,...
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chewy
ejc_1818
Apr 8, 2010 4:39 pm
thanks rick. I will take your detailed instructions out to the care when I tackle this. do you have pix of the problem, so I know what i'm getting into? is...
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John G. Lussmyer
johnlussmyer
Apr 8, 2010 5:09 pm
... On my Sparrow, and probably many others, the air got so hot due to restricted airflow. The air channels from the intakes in front of the windshield were...
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chewy
ejc_1818
Apr 8, 2010 5:39 pm
hi john. do you have pix posted anywhere now of your modifications? there was a dead link somewhere in the forum that pointed to your website, but maybe you...
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Richard Clester
ndullgent1
Apr 8, 2010 6:04 pm
Elaine, Check your comcast email. I sent you a folder of some pictures of the dash removed and melted hoses. Rick ... From: chewy <ejc_1818@...> ...
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Richard Clester
ndullgent1
Apr 8, 2010 6:38 pm
Follow up to everyone... getting the Rotating Vent covers off and the ring that the vents fit into... The best tool that I've found is an automotive pick...
