I'm trying to troubleshoot a short in my electric car.I have a 1966 P=
orsche =
that was converted by the previous opwner using an Electro Automotive "univ=
ersal =
kit" with a Netgain Warp 9 motor. The car is located in San Jose, CA.=
The =
short results in 100%power loss to the motor. I can usually drive the ca=
r about =
3-5 miles before the fuse blows. When I repalce the fuse, and turn the igni=
tion, =
the fuse will immediately blow again, but if I wait ~10 minutes, the fuse =
usually will not blow until I drive another 3-5 miles. I traced the wire =
looking for it to be exposed and touching metal somewhere, but I wasn't abl=
e to =
find anything. I now suspect that one of the following components might be =
heating up and causing an internal short.
1. Key Switch / Battery Isolator Relay
2. Charger Interlock Relay
3. Voltage Converter
If anyone can help, or offer advice on where to look for help, I would grea=
tly =
appreciate it. My contact info is below ...
Matt Wegner
[email protected]
408-859-9924
=
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orsche =
that was converted by the previous opwner using an Electro Automotive "univ=
ersal =
kit" with a Netgain Warp 9 motor. The car is located in San Jose, CA.=
The =
short results in 100%power loss to the motor. I can usually drive the ca=
r about =
3-5 miles before the fuse blows. When I repalce the fuse, and turn the igni=
tion, =
the fuse will immediately blow again, but if I wait ~10 minutes, the fuse =
usually will not blow until I drive another 3-5 miles. I traced the wire =
looking for it to be exposed and touching metal somewhere, but I wasn't abl=
e to =
find anything. I now suspect that one of the following components might be =
heating up and causing an internal short.
1. Key Switch / Battery Isolator Relay
2. Charger Interlock Relay
3. Voltage Converter
If anyone can help, or offer advice on where to look for help, I would grea=
tly =
appreciate it. My contact info is below ...
Matt Wegner
[email protected]
408-859-9924
=
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