[rosstex1]

I think you have a low voltage cell in that pack. I would keep it on the charger and it will bring that one pack up... slowly abet slowly. I watched the final charging from the controller and it ramped down to 1-4amps, which allows the onboard balancers to take over. I have a zip file with the scanner software but cant seem to upload it to the site. Please send me a message and I will send you an email.

I have some better specific drawings to the stepvan file is huge! 26MB

Could i get y9u to send me the drawings you have for the step van? i am in need of them to figure out a few issues i have. i can create a shared folder on my google drive and you can upload them directly if that helps.i would just bned an email address thanks
Doug

 

[Supervstech]

Well…
I just bought one of the staples valence based vans…

but got the A123 packs of batteries…

any possible way to hook them up?

 

[SmithEV]

Big Chief and JGilly,

I finally got the SCANNAR going on this thing. Here is the status, all I got is ONE bad cell. Big Chief, I neglected to get a picture of the charger screen to see if charger 2 lit up but I'll get a pic for you soon if needed.

May I have an option from either of you? JGilly, ya still there?

 

[jgilly69]

Big Chief and JGilly,

I finally got the SCANNAR going on this thing. Here is the status, all I got is ONE bad cell. Big Chief, I neglected to get a picture of the charger screen to see if charger 2 lit up but I'll get a pic for you soon if needed.

May I have an option from either of you? JGilly, ya still there?

Did the cleaning of the cables work? I still think the issue maybe the cables. I will hook my van up tonight to see what If this is similar to what your seeing on the screen. I just don't remember what it was that was causing a similar issue on my van.

 

[jgilly69]

Well…
I just bought one of the staples valence based vans…

but got the A123 packs of batteries…

any possible way to hook them up?

Ok So I am confused? You got a van, but it has the valance packs in it and you want to convert to A123? or it has A123 cells in it. Smith made a Gen 2000 van that used the A123 packs, if it runs use it!

 

[SmithEV]

Did the cleaning of the cables work? I still think the issue maybe the cables. I will hook my van up tonight to see what If this is similar to what your seeing on the screen. I just don't remember what it was that was causing a similar issue on my van.

Hey John,

I unplugged the end with round plug on both packs at the enclosure opposite of the battery, but I just blew it out with mouth, and I only blew the cord end not the one at the enclosure. I took out the puck-style disconnects first and switched off the 24V for good measure, but still wasn't confident on whether I should spray contact cleaner or computer cleaner, and the other side of the cord, the rectangular shaped one on the battery packs, was a little more difficult to take out so I decided to go back this weekend.

I'm wondering if you have any info on the fault codes? Like "RE" and the other ones?

 

[LoveToFixAndUnderstandEV]

I recently bought at auction a 2012 Smith Electric D75 ex FedEx step van. I am desperately looking for an owner’s/shop manual for it. None seems to exist! It would also be great to find someone close enough to come by and check it out. I live in Anaheim, CA. I have not been able to even start It as of yet, but I used the charger cable from my 2013 RAV4 EV and it seems to have charged up. Can anyone out there help me?

Hi there, would like to check in to see if you were able to get it started. The FedEx Smith D75 has the keyless swiper so were you able to bypass? There is a video on Youtube wih a guy riding this truck and his keyless bypass could be seen open and possibly hot wired. Let me know

 

[LoveToFixAndUnderstandEV]

I recently bought at auction a 2012 Smith Electric D75 ex FedEx step van. I am desperately looking for an owner’s/shop manual for it. None seems to exist! It would also be great to find someone close enough to come by and check it out. I live in Anaheim, CA. I have not been able to even start It as of yet, but I used the charger cable from my 2013 RAV4 EV and it seems to have charged up. Can anyone out there help me?

Hi there,,

If you take the cover off the top of the dash you should find a key! Did you ever get it started? I managed to buy one and am also looking for a manual or some sort of wiring diagram.

Hmm, this Step Truck doesn't seem to have the key to be inserted, it has a keyless wireless key panel. Do you know how to bypass it?

 

[jgilly69]

Hi there, would like to check in to see if you were able to get it started. The FedEx Smith D75 has the keyless swiper so were you able to bypass? There is a video on Youtube wih a guy riding this truck and his keyless bypass could be seen open and possibly hot wired. Let me know

I didn't bypass my keyless system. I just took it out, and disconnected the horn up front. I don't have access to the locks on the keyless system but you can get new keys made for the utili-master locks. You can find a key / plug under the black dash cover. Chances are high that it actually has a key in it .

 

[LoveToFixAndUnderstandEV]

I recently bought at auction a 2012 Smith Electric D75 ex FedEx step van. I am desperately looking for an owner’s/shop manual for it. None seems to exist! It would also be great to find someone close enough to come by and check it out. I live in Anaheim, CA. I have not been able to even start It as of yet, but I used the charger cable from my 2013 RAV4 EV and it seems to have charged up. Can anyone out there help me?

Hi there, may I Ask you how did you get your D75 FedEx started as it has a keyless start system? Did you by pass it somehow, if you did, could you share how?

 

[LoveToFixAndUnderstandEV]

Big Chief and JGilly,

I finally got the SCANNAR going on this thing. Here is the status, all I got is ONE bad cell. Big Chief, I neglected to get a picture of the charger screen to see if charger 2 lit up but I'll get a pic for you soon if needed.

May I have an option from either of you? JGilly, ya still there?

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Hi there, I just got the Van ) used to be Fed Ex's) and would love to run this software to see what condition it is in. Will you be able to send or upload the software? Thanks

 

[LoveToFixAndUnderstandEV]

I didn't bypass my keyless system. I just took it out, and disconnected the horn up front. I don't have access to the locks on the keyless system but you can get new keys made for the utili-master locks. You can find a key / plug under the black dash cover. Chances are high that it actually has a key in it .

Thanks for pointers. I did take the dash off but found only the ignition key cylinder, no key in it, sad! I also charged up 2 12V batteries and got lock/unlock front doors dash buttons to work. Opened the keyless start system and there are two lights blinking at RFID terminal. The cargo front door and back door are also equipped with same RFID card scanner so I am not sure how to open them. What would you recommend: try to get a new key for the ignition key cylinder or contact the keyless system manufacturer to try to get the RFID card?

 

[LoveToFixAndUnderstandEV]

i have a question i hope someone can answer. i bought one of the d75 step vans and copart has apparently lost the keys. Best i can find the steering column is Daewoo Avia d series and looks to share the ignition key and lock cylinder with an Isuzu NPR. since there is little info out there and i havent found any kind of key number for the van, i amhoping someone has had to deal with this and can help me out. i am going to pull the column apart next weekend. hopefully it is something i can pick up pretty easily. Thanks in Advance for any info!

Hey there, did you get a key replaced and how? I am in the same boat

 

[LoveToFixAndUnderstandEV]

Big Chief and JGilly,

I finally got the SCANNAR going on this thing. Here is the status, all I got is ONE bad cell. Big Chief, I neglected to get a picture of the charger screen to see if charger 2 lit up but I'll get a pic for you soon if needed.

May I have an option from either of you? JGilly, ya still there?

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Hi there, can you email or upload software to a shared google drive? Just got the truck and would like to run diagnostics. Thanks

 

[LoveToFixAndUnderstandEV]

I had an error on my van stopping it from booting from the startup smith screen. If there are any faults the screen will just display the "Smith logo". I ran the scanner software and found I had the high voltage interlock error. Tracking that down can be a pain in the butt. Its referred to as the Evil loop. It really is just that a loop that goes into every connection on every system. I think I sent you the plans that show the loop, look for the interlock wires.

But the very very first thing I would do is remove each of the orange high voltage disconnect "pucks" and place them back on, but when you place them on make sure you pull the "handle outwards, then rotate them closed otherwise they will not connect the interlock at the connector. I managed to fix my loop issue with a loose wire, but still had a HV interlock issue which caused by one of the orange pucks. That was one of the root causes of the failure to start up.

I will see what I can do to get you the software. You will need a CAN adaptor specifically a PEAK USB CAN Adapter IPEH 002021. They are on Ebay used for about $150 and will work with the software. Someone local may have one you can rent or borrow. Also you will need a functioning laptop.

Hi there, can you email or upload software to a shared google drive? Just got the truck and would like to run diagnostics. Thanks

 

[LoveToFixAndUnderstandEV]

I got the PCAN adapters today and ran the Smith SCANNAR. Not looking great, seems like I have 4 modules with a single bad cell, and one module with 2 bad cells (all in dark blue). I assume the A123 batteries make it too difficult to swap out single cells, and that I'll need 5 working modules to get this online again?

I wonder what would have caused individual cells to fail in such a scattered fashion like that. I can see why A123 isn't really around anymore. I emailed the skeleton crew remaining at their offices and they told me to get lost, of course.

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Hi there, can you email or upload software to a shared google drive? Just got the truck and would like to run diagnostics. Thanks

 

[LoveToFixAndUnderstandEV]

I didn't bypass my keyless system. I just took it out, and disconnected the horn up front. I don't have access to the locks on the keyless system but you can get new keys made for the utili-master locks. You can find a key / plug under the black dash cover. Chances are high that it actually has a key in it .

Do you have any pointers on how to disconnect the keyless system? Also the cargo doors are controlled by the same system, how did you manage to open those?

 

[jgilly69]

Thanks for pointers. I did take the dash off but found only the ignition key cylinder, no key in it, sad! I also charged up 2 12V batteries and got lock/unlock front doors dash buttons to work. Opened the keyless start system and there are two lights blinking at RFID terminal. The cargo front door and back door are also equipped with same RFID card scanner so I am not sure how to open them. What would you recommend: try to get a new key for the ignition key cylinder or contact the keyless system manufacturer to try to get the RFID card?

The keyless system manufacture wont send a new key. I would just take all of the electric sensors out and put in locks. Yes that ignition key cylinder will start the van. Disconnect the keyless crap, many of those systems can be just overridden with a new switch and put in new hard locks on the doors.

 

[LoveToFixAndUnderstandEV]

I got the wiring diagram for the truck if anyone is in need of one.

 

[dsbajwa11]

Hi I have a complete step van if anyone is interested in buying. 3/4 battery packs charge up. And 1 only has 2 cells that won’t charge up. Make me an offer.