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by Lee Malo
Mon Aug 05, 2019 6:14 pm
Forum: Tesla
Topic: Tesla Small Drive Unit Support Thread
Replies: 194
Views: 59753

current sensors from the manufacturer

When replacing a current sensor does it need to be programed ? The manufacturer states the sensor is programmable . Is the current sensor a drop in and solder or does it need to be programed ? Here is a link to Mouser stating it is programable - https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Melexis/MLX91209L...
by Lee Malo
Thu Aug 01, 2019 5:54 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: 2015 SMART car ED drive motor assembly for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 1313

Re: 2015 SMART car ED drive motor assembly for sale

hi there - this post was forwarded to me by a friend. I am very interested! ill try to send you a pm now. It is a third gen car . with that said , Johu from this forum wants to buy it and I am waiting for a quote from a few international shipping companies .If the deal falls through I will contact ...
by Lee Malo
Mon Jul 29, 2019 5:26 pm
Forum: Inverters / Motor Controllers
Topic: Open Inverter V2.0b the KiCad remix [SOLVED]
Replies: 18
Views: 4431

Re: Open Inverter V2.0b the KiCad remix [SOLVED]

Teknomadix : On your website there is no way to contact you Via phone and do you have a physical address ? I am asking because your website looks sketchy to someone about to spend money . You look like a fly by night operation .
by Lee Malo
Fri Jul 26, 2019 8:41 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: 2015 SMART car ED drive motor assembly for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 1313

Re: 2015 SMART car ED drive motor assembly for sale

Yes :-) the motor is included . still for sale and price lowered .
by Lee Malo
Thu May 09, 2019 6:04 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: 2015 SMART car ED drive motor assembly for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 1313

2015 SMART car ED drive motor assembly for sale

I have a complete drive unit assembly from a 2015 Smart ED that was driving fine before it was removed from the car . I was going to use it in a Tuk Tuk but I was given a TESLA P85D front motor . I have have everything from the car except the battery . :arrow: Asking $400 USD . :idea: .. :arrow: loc...
by Lee Malo
Mon May 06, 2019 7:42 pm
Forum: Battery Managment (BMS)
Topic: Need help with finding a 95 cell BMS
Replies: 3
Views: 1528

Need help with finding a 95 cell BMS

Sorry guys for the NOOB question . I am getting confused with stand alone BMS companies. I have a Smart ED battery and I am ripping the factory BMS out. I have checked for dead cells and I found them all good so i am going to use it in my project . What companies are good to buy from ? I am looking ...
by Lee Malo
Tue Apr 30, 2019 9:39 pm
Forum: Battery Managment (BMS)
Topic: 2015 SMART battery ideas ?
Replies: 1
Views: 892

2015 SMART battery ideas ?

I need help with finding a BMS that would work with this Smart battery . I do have the Factory BMS but i was thinking using a different BMS would be cheaper than trying to get the factory one to work correctly . The battery has 30 cells in each module and there are 3 modules . Each module voltage is...
by Lee Malo
Mon Apr 29, 2019 6:04 pm
Forum: Tesla
Topic: LDU parameter tuning
Replies: 103
Views: 26692

Re: LDU parameter tuning

great Idea ! . any input from other members ??
by Lee Malo
Wed Apr 24, 2019 6:05 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Diagnostics on Factory Components
Replies: 3
Views: 778

Diagnostics on Factory Components

We use the Autel Maxisys MS906TS tablet to do most of the automotive diagnosing . We have been able to do almost everything the dealerships can do with this Autel . Who hear uses other Diagnostic software / after market scanners ? I wonder If we should have a post listing all of the good Diagnostic ...
by Lee Malo
Wed Apr 10, 2019 10:58 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2015 Smart B.M
Replies: 8
Views: 2321

Re: 2015 Smart B.M

that is what I was thinking as well . I sent you a Pm.
by Lee Malo
Tue Apr 09, 2019 9:18 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2015 Smart B.M
Replies: 8
Views: 2321

Re: 2015 Smart B.M

In the 2015 Smart they used a Accumotive battery and after doing a Google search I found out they are just a division of Mercedes Benz :roll: Has anybody here played around with the batteries or the BM instill the battery case ?? I am trying to activate the battery without opening up the case but it...
by Lee Malo
Tue Apr 09, 2019 4:56 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2015 Smart B.M
Replies: 8
Views: 2321

Re: 2015 Smart B.M

Lets talk about hacking the Smart car inverter . Would it need to be shipped to you ? With the inverter being hacked would the battery BM need to be hacked as well ?


Lee
by Lee Malo
Mon Apr 08, 2019 9:23 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 2015 Smart B.M
Replies: 8
Views: 2321

2015 Smart B.M

Ok , I have come to realize using a Smart car drive system was the worst idea . :geek: Now I am wondering if there is a way to use the 17kw Smart battery with a TESLA drive motor and some other charger . Has anybody here played around with the Smart B.M ? Please and thank you in advance .
by Lee Malo
Sun Apr 07, 2019 3:07 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Need help with 2015 Smart car E.D
Replies: 3
Views: 989

Re: Need help with 2015 Smart car E.D

I was given half of the Smart car from Rich Benoit. He told me it was driving before he decided to cut it in half . I was give the front end , battery ,harness, and all control units and drive train . The other plan might be is to get the BM to work and use a TESLA P85D front motor if posible . I ha...
by Lee Malo
Sat Apr 06, 2019 12:43 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Need help with 2015 Smart car E.D
Replies: 3
Views: 989

Need help with 2015 Smart car E.D

I have swapped the entire subframe and drive unit into a 2013 TukTuk . I am having trouble getting the Smart battery and drive unit come online ( start ) . I am using a Autel Maxisys diagnostics and I am able to see , adjust , adapt , reset, and clear info in all of the other systems . My question i...
by Lee Malo
Wed Mar 27, 2019 4:40 pm
Forum: Tesla
Topic: Testing a S front motor inverter ?
Replies: 1
Views: 872

Testing a S front motor inverter ?

I have a 2013 front unit from a 2015 S that was under water for a few days :P I have dissembled the unit to find very little water in the gear case but I did find some water in the inverter case . The car was never powered up and when I inspected the logic board I did not find any corrosion. I did t...
by Lee Malo
Wed Mar 27, 2019 4:10 pm
Forum: Tesla
Topic: Does a 2015 TESLA S front motor have an immobilizer
Replies: 4
Views: 1417

Re: Does a 2015 TESLA S front motor have an immobilizer

The reason I am asking about the IMMO is because I have a 2013 7 passenger Tuk Tuk I might swap the TESLA motor into it . Right now I am transplanting a 2013 Smart E.V rear drivetrain on to the Tuk Tuk . I have a complete Smart car E.V that was hit hard in the front but the rest of the car is perfec...
by Lee Malo
Tue Mar 26, 2019 4:57 pm
Forum: Tesla
Topic: Does a 2015 TESLA S front motor have an immobilizer
Replies: 4
Views: 1417

Does a 2015 TESLA S front motor have an immobilizer

I have a 2015 S P85D front motor and wondering if the logic board has an Immobilizer and If so what is the work around ? On a side note : I am new to the E.V community but have been working on cars for over 20 years. I have teamed up with Rich Benoit ( RICH REBUILDS on YouTube ) and we have done a f...
by Lee Malo
Fri Mar 22, 2019 8:36 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Your opinion on openinverter funding
Replies: 10
Views: 1886

Re: Your opinion on openinverter funding

I am a Automotive shop owner and if I donated money to you I would not care about the financial breakdown . It would be great if you had a advertising tier cost because I would be interested .
by Lee Malo
Fri Mar 22, 2019 4:44 pm
Forum: General
Topic: FREE Factory BMW online service manuals from 1993 to 2018
Replies: 1
Views: 656

FREE Factory BMW online service manuals from 1993 to 2018

I don't know if this will help you guys but this site has ALL of the BMW models including MINI , Zinoro and all of the I-series (I01, I12, I15) . This is all of factory service manuals and I hope this helps . If someone can do a web copy of the site that would be great so we could access the info of...
by Lee Malo
Thu Mar 21, 2019 7:20 pm
Forum: Tesla
Topic: Collected TESLA repair manuals and Mics info
Replies: 17
Views: 11232

Re: Collected TESLA repair manuals and Mics info

Download all of it and share it if you could please . Everybody should have this Info :D .
by Lee Malo
Thu Mar 21, 2019 6:22 pm
Forum: Tesla
Topic: Collected TESLA repair manuals and Mics info
Replies: 17
Views: 11232

Collected TESLA repair manuals and Mics info

here is a link to my Google Drive account for the Tesla manuals . I hope this helps you guys


https://drive.google.com/open?id=1BoyxY ... qZTIzFqnZp