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by Roger
Tue Nov 22, 2022 4:20 am
Forum: General
Topic: Leaving the forum
Replies: 41
Views: 4651

Re: Leaving the forum

This is unfortunate, Damien was one of the key contributors to this forum and he will definitely be missed. I was surprised when he moved house and helped the forum the way he did. Thanks for your generous invaluable knowledge
by Roger
Sun Oct 30, 2022 4:25 am
Forum: Tesla
Topic: Small drive unit inverter teardown and repair
Replies: 37
Views: 4240

Re: Small drive unit inverter teardown and repair

Got it apart, once I figured out how the Rosenberger hpk connectors work. Pictures added on the blog. I was right the little purple lock rings were key. Then simultaneously lifting the four fingers that hold the pins in place. I lifted each the slid a small zip tie into the slot to hold it unlocked...
by Roger
Sat Oct 29, 2022 2:09 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WANTED Tesla model S motor inverter
Replies: 2
Views: 742

Re: WANTED Tesla model S motor inverter

Hi Peter did you have any luck in sourcing the inverter or you figured out another solution?
by Roger
Wed Oct 26, 2022 12:20 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wanted: Looking for a Model S dead Tesla SDU or LDU inverter
Replies: 2
Views: 351

Re: Wanted: Looking for a Model S dead Tesla SDU or LDU inverter

Hi Elheam, are they from a Model S? also where are you located? I just realized and edited my post
by Roger
Sun Oct 23, 2022 4:00 am
Forum: Tesla
Topic: SDU parameter tuning - major failure - can't select drive gear
Replies: 36
Views: 3062

Re: SDU parameter tuning - major failure - can't select drive gear

catphish wrote: Wed Sep 21, 2022 12:10 pm Lets keep this answer loud and simple so that others can find it.

Do not open contactors when faults occur on Tesla drive units
This is a true statement, I found out first hand
by Roger
Sun Oct 23, 2022 3:30 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wanted: Looking for a Model S dead Tesla SDU or LDU inverter
Replies: 2
Views: 351

Wanted: Looking for a Model S dead Tesla SDU or LDU inverter

Looking for blown SDU or LDU from model S to repair one I damaged by accidentally switching off the HVDC power while testing, (this was before Damien explained should never be done 2019) Now the inverter has a small shoot through and since the IGBT's are no longer available I was hoping to get a cou...
by Roger
Sat Oct 22, 2022 8:48 pm
Forum: Tesla
Topic: Drive units with failed inverters
Replies: 16
Views: 1958

Re: Drive units with failed inverters

Has anyone tried to take the good ones out of a blown SDU power stage and repair another? AUIRGPS4067D1 its a shame these are discontinued. or does someone want to sell their damaged one? if your in the US or Canada with a damaged unit and interested let me know please. My unit has shoot through of ...
by Roger
Tue Dec 31, 2019 6:23 am
Forum: General
Topic: Thermal Management - Radiator, motor, battery
Replies: 11
Views: 1704

Re: Thermal Management - Radiator, motor, battery

I just found this on battery Short Circuit Self Heating which was interesting
https://curve.carleton.ca/system/files/ ... ystems.pdf
by Roger
Tue Jun 11, 2019 3:08 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Smart 450, Tesla powered.
Replies: 17
Views: 3883

Re: Smart 450, 18 months of work and nearly on the road.

those look like 2 pole wheelchair motors :)