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Hi,

A local yard has a pretty in tact 2014 Chevy Volt, with various parts available. I'm thinking of getting the batteries, and using it with a 450h build I'm planning. I could probably get the batteries for $1500, that sounds like a good deal, right? My question is, are there any other parts from the volt that I should harvest as well? I'd really appreciate your thoughts.

Thanks!

bobbyj_408 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 17, 2020 6:59 pm Hi,

A local yard has a pretty in tact 2014 Chevy Volt, with various parts available. I'm thinking of getting the batteries, and using it with a 450h build I'm planning. I could probably get the batteries for $1500, that sounds like a good deal, right? My question is, are there any other parts from the volt that I should harvest as well? I'd really appreciate your thoughts.

Thanks!

Battery definitely.
I consider inverter good part. Then there is DCDC module or APM in the back. Also charger is a good unit.
You want to get the emergency disconnect between rear seats. Its 350A fuse and is convenient for servicing.
Maybe also a heater element with cables and connectors.
Then you may want to keep a coolant pump and 3 way valve.
Maybe you want to use brake booster?

arber333 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 17, 2020 8:48 pm Battery definitely.

Nice.

I consider inverter good part.

Hmmm, would I need the inverter from the Volt if I'm using the inverter from the lexus to control the motor? Any other use for it?

Then there is DCDC module or APM in the back. Also charger is a good unit.

Great! Good call! Is there a useful resource out there to communicate with the DCDC and the charger?

You want to get the emergency disconnect between rear seats. Its 350A fuse and is convenient for servicing.

Will do!

Maybe also a heater element with cables and connectors.

That's the cabin heater, right?

Then you may want to keep a coolant pump and 3 way valve.

Nice, yeah, great idea. This is used for battery cooling, right?

Maybe you want to use brake booster?

Yeah, probably. I suppose this is a system that doesnt need a vacuum assist?

bobbyj_408 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 18, 2020 4:52 am Great! Good call! Is there a useful resource out there to communicate with the DCDC and the charger?

See here:
https://leafdriveblog.wordpress.com/201 ... dc-or-apu/
https://leafdriveblog.wordpress.com/201 ... a-charger/
Are you in US? Then you can also salvage the charging port and Volts charging cable.

Yeah, probably. I suppose this is a system that doesnt need a vacuum assist?

No vacuum, there is a hydraulic servo inside.

The heat pump would be a nice thing to salvage.

arber333 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 18, 2020 7:22 am

bobbyj_408 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 18, 2020 4:52 am Great! Good call! Is there a useful resource out there to communicate with the DCDC and the charger?

See here:
https://leafdriveblog.wordpress.com/201 ... dc-or-apu/
https://leafdriveblog.wordpress.com/201 ... a-charger/
Are you in US? Then you can also salvage the charging port and Volts charging cable.

Yeah, probably. I suppose this is a system that doesnt need a vacuum assist?

No vacuum, there is a hydraulic servo inside.

Nice! Thanks for the links.

I do live in the US, so I'll grab that port and charger!

clanger9 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 18, 2020 5:56 pm The heat pump would be a nice thing to salvage.

Nice! Is this a heat pump for cabin heating?

Yes - it's quite powerful and runs the battery & cabin heating/cooling circuit.

Nice! I'll definitely grab that. Thanks for the advice!

The volt uses an Bosch iboost brake servo. If I can get it for cheap, definitely worth it. top tier ev brake system right there!

charger and dcdc converters are great small units. Worthy!

High voltage wiring harness,

-worth taking if a good price. That will give you plenty of cabling and connectors for your charger, dcdc, heater, etc.

coolent pumps!