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Originally Posted by Mike Dabrowski 2000
Yesterday I had the opportunity to work on a 2003 civic that had battery issues.
I welcomed the chance to look at what it would take to connect the grid charger to this vintage civic.
The PTC and HV connections were no problem, but the fan presented a seemingly unsolvable problem, so we ended up sitting the civic pack on the deck outdoors with a big window fan blowing on it during the all night charging.
The Civic fan speed is controlled by two PWM signals from the MCM, and will not run without them.
I need a car to work out the best solution with.
Anyone here know if the newer civics work the same way?
Anyone near my place in CT with a civic that needs a pack rebalancing?
I will probably have more luck on a civic forum.
Never easy.
I will not let this issue delay the Insight version which is moving slowly and surely towards completion.
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Hi Mike
I'm new to this forum and I've been reading this thread in hopes of learning something about your charger/balancer. Unfortunately I'm all thumbs with things electrical. In response to your query for an HCH in need. I live in Warrensburg, NY and would gladly drive my car down to you and leave it as long as you might need it. Whats more I would be very willing to make a contribution to your cause, in exchange for a full battery again.
Mark Bertsche
2004 HCH w/ 297,000mi
2000 Insight w/ 147,000mi
