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by alexbeatle
Sun Nov 16, 2025 5:02 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: [DRIVING] Leaf to VW Type 2 Campervan
Replies: 239
Views: 120413

Re: [DRIVING] Leaf to VW Type 2 Campervan

Hi. I’m curious, what is your setup for defogging/defrosting front windshield?
by alexbeatle
Mon Nov 10, 2025 11:04 pm
Forum: MG
Topic: MG Coolant Heater
Replies: 14
Views: 9998

Re: MG Coolant Heater

Is the size and characteristic (fast-blow? time delay?) of HV fuse known for this heater?
Max consumption I=P/Vmin=3.5kW/230VDC~15A. Mine came with the 4mm2 HV cable, which can do <25A continuously. The heater is an inductive load though.
by alexbeatle
Tue Oct 28, 2025 6:57 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Fisker Ocean
Replies: 11
Views: 9767

Re: Fisker Ocean

Any chance somebody has CAN logs collected? Interested in the Thermal CAN logs. Thanks in advance.
by alexbeatle
Sat Oct 25, 2025 4:31 pm
Forum: MG
Topic: MG Coolant Heater
Replies: 14
Views: 9998

Re: MG Coolant Heater

Thanks.
In the US these heaters are found in the infamous Fisker Ocean. I can start a new topic if anybody is interested.
Connectors are the same. The wiring is mainly same. The car schematic I found doesn't show the CC/Ignition KL15 pin. I powered up this heater on my bench and it started sending ...
by alexbeatle
Sat Oct 25, 2025 5:18 am
Forum: MG
Topic: MG Coolant Heater
Replies: 14
Views: 9998

Re: MG Coolant Heater

If I understood correctly, currently we only know to send the below to 0x2A0 (per wiki) which turns the heater on to max?

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0x00 0x00 0x01 0x00 0x00 0x60 0x00 0x00
Also. What is the purpose of the cc/ignition signal? Does the heater fall asleep after some time?
by alexbeatle
Tue Oct 21, 2025 2:23 am
Forum: MG
Topic: MG Coolant Heater
Replies: 14
Views: 9998

Re: MG Coolant Heater

Does the flow direction or mounting orientation matter?
by alexbeatle
Tue Sep 02, 2025 6:21 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wanted : Blown Tesla SDU Inverter
Replies: 2
Views: 753

Re: Wanted : Blown Tesla SDU Inverter

Jack Bauer wrote: Sun Aug 31, 2025 9:57 am As the title says. Happy to pay shipping. any condition as long as it still powers up. Thanks.
PMed
by alexbeatle
Sat Aug 23, 2025 7:36 am
Forum: Nissan
Topic: Nissan Leaf (and Tesla) coolant pumps
Replies: 30
Views: 24778

Re: Nissan Leaf (and Tesla) coolant pumps

Tesla pump consumes max. 7A, Nissan Leaf pump consumes max. 3,5A? So Nissan Leaf pump can only produce ~ half the flow rate that of Tesla pump (max. 720L/h)?
by alexbeatle
Fri Aug 15, 2025 4:39 pm
Forum: Tesla
Topic: How to improve efficiency on SDU?
Replies: 1
Views: 696

How to improve efficiency on SDU?

Hello.
I was wondering what parameters can be adjusted to improve efficiency of the SDU and maybe squeeze more range out of the vehicle. Is it only throtramp?

I have SDU on the VW T2 - heavy vehicle with high drag coefficient - so 0...60s isn't my primary interest, range - is. I do still want to be ...
by alexbeatle
Tue Aug 12, 2025 5:05 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: [DRIVING] Leaf to VW Type 2 Campervan
Replies: 239
Views: 120413

Re: [FIRST DRIVE] Leaf to VW Type 2 Campervan


Old radiator didn’t cut it when it got 30 degrees outside recently, so I’ve upgraded to a super widescreen version.

I’ll see how it copes with just my 2 fans, but there’s space to add another at each end if it needs more blow. Actually it’s suck so the air goes the same direction when moving ...
by alexbeatle
Sun Jul 20, 2025 3:33 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2008 Nissan Quest Van with Tesla SDU.
Replies: 271
Views: 513134

Re: 2008 Nissan Quest Van with Tesla SDU.


I only need brake Regen. Connected to ESP32 web gui I do not see an option to plot values. with the other board that had wifi in the motor I was able to plot.
I tried maxregentravelhz=100 and still nothing
can you upload you parameters?

Also on the esp32 when I put the ignition ON I loose ...
by alexbeatle
Sun Jul 20, 2025 12:19 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2008 Nissan Quest Van with Tesla SDU.
Replies: 271
Views: 513134

Re: 2008 Nissan Quest Van with Tesla SDU.


Can anybody help me with a config file for Tesla SDU with brake regen that is working. I have the pin15 connected to the brake light.
I keep modifying the parameters but nothing works. I was never able to see brake regen work so far.


Per https://github.com/damienmaguire/Tesla-Front-Drive-Unit ...
by alexbeatle
Sun Jun 22, 2025 8:51 pm
Forum: User Interface
Topic: DIsplay for EV conversion
Replies: 12
Views: 2929

Re: DIsplay for EV conversion


put a screenshot with yours. the more ideas the better. I am going to implement the error popup on mine too. good idea.

I also want to add on the 2nd BMS, charging details. I will have to purchase the CCS board for that.

It started from the SimpBMS display and became the overall vehicle display ...
by alexbeatle
Fri Jun 13, 2025 2:46 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: [WIP] Voltswagen T2 -76
Replies: 178
Views: 79887

Re: [WIP] Voltswagen T2 -76

Well done!

…. I don't fancy the idea of extra T-fittings in the lines, weight of the sensors and all the brake fluidy mess if they ever need replacing. Seems easier to install electronic switch somewhere in the linkage for brake lights.

Good call. Lost my brakes already because of the inline ...
by alexbeatle
Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:55 pm
Forum: User Interface
Topic: DIsplay for EV conversion
Replies: 12
Views: 2929

Re: DIsplay for EV conversion


If anybody has an idea of what else should be on the main screen please let me know. There is still some space.

Would be nice is a real programmer would work on this.

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Looks awesome! I use nexion display too - but a small one.
To keep it clean, for the main screen I just display ...
by alexbeatle
Sat May 03, 2025 9:48 am
Forum: General
Topic: Fisker Ocean
Replies: 11
Views: 9767

Re: Fisker Ocean

Does anybody have dbc files for the CAN?
I only found the following, but it’s not comprehensive.
https://github.com/puddletools/CAN/blob ... kerDBC.dbc
by alexbeatle
Thu May 01, 2025 1:35 pm
Forum: Vehicle Control (VCU)
Topic: VAG heater on Zombie
Replies: 9
Views: 6393

Re: VAG heater on Zombie


Anyone planning to use the VW heater MUST install it upside down that is with the power sockets at the bottom as you get mini explosions due to inner airlocks inside the heater.

Should the coolant flow be reversed then too, to enter through the physically lower port and exit via the physically ...
by alexbeatle
Mon Feb 17, 2025 4:00 am
Forum: VW (VAG, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche etc.)
Topic: VW electric coolant heater
Replies: 24
Views: 25862

Re: VW electric coolant heater

Anybody tried uart to LIN converters to communicate with this heater?
Example..
https://a.co/d/5N3NRo1
by alexbeatle
Sun Jan 26, 2025 2:53 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: The Greg's Grid Tie Solar Project
Replies: 244
Views: 268771

Re: The Greg's Grid Tie Solar Project


An HOA community is perfect for the type of people who want all the expenses, responsibilities, uncertainties and liabilities of owning a home, but who miss the restrictiveness of only being a renter!

Every HOA is staffed by people who's passion in life is being a know-it-all busybody, who've now ...
by alexbeatle
Thu Jan 23, 2025 2:56 am
Forum: VW (VAG, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche etc.)
Topic: VW electric coolant heater
Replies: 24
Views: 25862

Re: VW electric coolant heater


I got my hands on the same heater model for cheap as well - cheap enough for the risk of not being able to successfully reverse engineer the communication. Worst case I will open the electronics and see what I can find in there. So far I am pretty confident that it is an Eberspächer Titronic CHHV ...
by alexbeatle
Thu Nov 28, 2024 6:12 pm
Forum: General
Topic: EV car conversion hardware
Replies: 287
Views: 2472056

Re: EV car conversion hardware

Dlud wrote: Thu Nov 28, 2024 6:04 pm Anyone have a source for Tesla 4 or 3 way coolant valve electrical connector?
https://www.evcreate.com/shop/cooling-s ... ector-kit/
by alexbeatle
Mon Nov 04, 2024 5:16 pm
Forum: Battery Managment (BMS)
Topic: Simp BMS
Replies: 751
Views: 493575

Re: Simp BMS


There is some thing strange going on, on your final module the delta across the module is the largest. Is the cable used there properly fastened?

Thank you. I'd say the connection looks good. That was my first check.
As part of this fast charging test I was aiming for 80% SOC, so this is the ...
by alexbeatle
Mon Nov 04, 2024 5:26 am
Forum: Battery Managment (BMS)
Topic: Simp BMS
Replies: 751
Views: 493575

Re: Simp BMS

As I continue my fast charging tests, would you say it is expected for the most positive module to be the hottest?
All in series. 1 most negative, 14 most positive.
After charging from 53% to 73%, starting at 125A, but gradually reduced to 85A by the BMS.
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by alexbeatle
Wed Oct 30, 2024 10:57 pm
Forum: Batteries and Charging
Topic: BMW i3 CCS/charge port controller
Replies: 1236
Views: 6902018

Re: BMW i3 CCS/charge port controller

I found the manufacturer of the EVGo station - the infamous ABB Terra 53 and 54, side by side.
Looks like these had issues, but resolved here.

https://vimeo.com/646928184

I have LIM from 2015 and the OEM i3 charging inlet socket. So all of the wires are from the inlet to the LIM plug directly ...
by alexbeatle
Wed Oct 30, 2024 5:17 pm
Forum: Batteries and Charging
Topic: BMW i3 CCS/charge port controller
Replies: 1236
Views: 6902018

Re: BMW i3 CCS/charge port controller

I fixed the issue with the time-to-charge by dividing Full_SOCt and Bulk_SOCt by 10 before sending to LIM. This is indicated by the dbc and the comments in the Zombie code, but doesn't look like is implemented in the code itself.

//Lim command 2. Used in DC mode
uint16_t V_limit=0;
//if(lim_state ...