Recent content by mradtke

Milwauken, I didn't know there were any iMiev's in MKE. I come from there and visit once a year as well. I too need a right hand mirror assembly as the result of an accident. Any luck? Any recommendations? Thanks, Mike -- Phoenix

JoeS, Sorry about the photo orientation. My browser rotates it correctly by using the meta-data in the jpg file. The correct orientation is with the brake pedal on the left. The pictured harness is the one supplied with the cruise control. The cable going off to the left gets routed to the...

JoeS, I thought long and hard before I destroyed the connector. It is possible with the proper pin extractor the pins could have been removed. But, to answer your question: To revert to original a new connector body would need to be purchased and the pins and wires moved to it. Mike

Hello I purchased a unit with the stalk command center. I would have preferred a dash mount, but the dash mount had no cancel function, which is critical to me. I am not thrilled with the stalk. I feel that it is an inch too long. I'll get used to it. The quality looks very good. The unit...

JoeS, Thanks for your note. Yes, it not only appears to connect to the CAN bus, but it looks like it learns the control records during setup. A copy of the manual is at: http://www.net-import.dk/images/liteon-ap900c-en-manual.pdf Mike

Hello, Has anyone tried the Smart Line AP900c? This is a can bus model with a harness available for the i-MiEV. It looks to be all electronic with no servos. About $321 shipped from: http://www.shop.brandondist.com/Smart-Line-Cruise-Controls_c97.htm Or as low as $259 shipped at...

JoeS, I see that you have other EV experience. If some of that is experience is from doing you own conversions, I caution you not to project those experiences onto the Mitsubishi product. Unless you actually know what the Mitsubishi engineers did in coming up with their design, please don't...

JoeS, I leave my i-MiEV outside in the sun, just like I do my other cars. I know the limitations of my ElectraVan. It too was a commercially sold vehicle and the owner's manual is quite specific on its care. I am not transferring my ElectraVan experience and expectations to the i-MiEV. Just...

Please see the chain at: http://myimiev.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=2301 Thanks, Mike

mixmike6, I don't know why the battery pack failed, but a some people in this forum said that they did. In Summary, they said, that: 1) I should never leave the car plugged in except when charging. 2) I should never leave the car sit for two weeks with a full charge. 3) I should only charge...

Malm, We certainly have different viewpoints on requiring exceptional care for the car. But, you bring up an interesting point about the blowers. You have a lot more experience than I do with the car, but I have never, ever, heard any blower run when my car was plugged in and not charging...

Thank you for all of your comments. I'll address this in sort of the reverse order. The idea behind leaving the car plugged is that I purchased the car expecting a robust design and to be able to treat the car as if it were any other. I am aware of the wisdom of leaving the lithium battery at...

Hello, I purchased my 2012 i-MiEV in November 2013 from a dealer in the Midwest with about 200 miles on it. I live in Phoenix. When I first got the car it charged to 15/16 bars. However after a few cycles, it charged to 16/16 bars as expected. I did a few calibration cycles only because...

Sorry, the price column on the work order is full of zeroes. I'll post my pack replacement experience under a new topic. Mike

Hello, Is there a chain covering defective pack replacement? I can't seem to find it with a search. I just replaced my pack under warranty with just over 2,000 miles on the car. I can post the details if someone can point me to the appropriate place. Thanks, Mike -- Phoenix, AZ