This is an old ford ranger that was converted by professionals in 1996.
The truck has an automatic transmission. I have come to learn that an ev with automatic transmission needs to have the motor idle, to make the transmission work. When I turn ignition on, all the accessories work. If i crank the motor starts spinning. when I stop cranking, the motor stops. I feel like I need to learn how I am supposed to start it. Just recently I tried cranking, while the shift is in park, and pressing the gas pedal. The motor starts spinning faster. I have not tried putting the shift to drive and crank, I was afraid. I am hoping there is someone out there that could help me understand. Just like an ice car, this one has a starter relay, bolted on side of the engine compartment, passenger side. One of the wires goes to the controller. I checked for voltage to that wire and it only get 12volts when I crank. I don't understand why the motor spins only if I crank, what am I missing?
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The truck has an automatic transmission. I have come to learn that an ev with automatic transmission needs to have the motor idle, to make the transmission work. When I turn ignition on, all the accessories work. If i crank the motor starts spinning. when I stop cranking, the motor stops. I feel like I need to learn how I am supposed to start it. Just recently I tried cranking, while the shift is in park, and pressing the gas pedal. The motor starts spinning faster. I have not tried putting the shift to drive and crank, I was afraid. I am hoping there is someone out there that could help me understand. Just like an ice car, this one has a starter relay, bolted on side of the engine compartment, passenger side. One of the wires goes to the controller. I checked for voltage to that wire and it only get 12volts when I crank. I don't understand why the motor spins only if I crank, what am I missing?
you can see the truck here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/