Recent content by Livemeyer

OK, I didn't realize the blanket was DC and only 65 watts. I think I will pass on this as I have committed to some other ideas. I did buy two small ptc heaters that are 12v 200 watt that I plan to mount to the dash over the defrost vents, and good point about running AC, if I can run AC and...

Thanks, I have seen this option and even watched some videos on it. I'm not a fan of putting the diesel heater in the trunk, it adds complexity and takes away space. Another option I am considering is placing the diesel heater below the 12v battery in the engine compartment. I've been talking...

I do have a small, inexpensive inverter I was keeping in another car. It's the cigarette tap kind, and I figured if I got any heater at 110v worth its salt it would pull too much for that little guy. I could look into a more substantial one that could maybe live in the engine compartment but I...

Dave, I have also been talking about this on the SEVA thread. I'm in Lynnwood, WA. You have some valid points, but as you know with our rainy season it's not about comfort in winter, it's about safely defrosting the windows so I need heated air. As much as a heated blanket will help keep...

I have a 2011 Leaf I bought new in May 2011. Just three weeks ago the PTC heater failed (damn Nissan dealer charged $215 to "service" it but then told me Nissan no longer makes the part and couldn't fix it). I know I could just buy another PTC heater from a used Leaf, but how long until that...

UGH. Worst case scenario. I took it to the dealer, they didn't mention a $175 service fee just to look at the car when I called to schedule. Then, after looking at the car they tell me the codes read that the PTC heater is faulty, but that they don't have the part, Nissan no longer makes it...

Thank you Stanton and Goldbrick. I think I will take it to the Nissan dealer for repair, but if it's over $2k will probably refuse it. Might be time to trade it in for a newer one. Maybe a Nissan dealer will take it on trade and do the repair before resale.

Hello, These are probably unrelated, but let me explain why I think they might be. Some background first: My 2011 Leaf, brought home May 31, 2011, had its first 12v service battery replaced under warranty in 2013. About 6 months ago, the car started exhibiting non-start issues, which I knew...

My 2011 Leaf is now 11 years old (bravo!) and the 12v accessory battery that was replaced under warranty in 2013 is now 9 years old (wow!). It says it's an 84-month battery, which equates to 7 years, so getting 9 years out of a battery is phenomenal. Question is, should I be looking for...

Wow powersurge, completely unhelpful. I recall an old adage, "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything." I fully realize that what my ideal build is a bit of a pipe dream. It's not quite a fully cooked egg yet, which is why I'm discussing it, not trying to hatch it yet. I...

I was an early adopter and got one of the first Nissan Leafs in 2011. Car now has about 48K and I think it has about 8 bars. It's no longer sufficient for me and my wife drives it to work and winters are getting more difficult. I am in the researching phase for an EV conversion I'd like to...

So I can delete the charge schedule in the Blink and set a timer in the Leaf and it will start automatically? If the two "talk" to each other, home come the leaf's climate control doesn't come on when requested? I guess I'll try removing the Blink charging timer and see how the car behaves...

Bought our Leaf in May and haven't really messed with the iPhone app's ability to remote-start the climate control system in the car. Now, it is starting to get cold out and the wife would really like to have the car's climate control do the heat-up thing before she leaves for work. But I've...

That is interesting. I would think NMAC would pocket the $7500 and would drop the payoff accordingly. Like you my payoff amount is in the high 26K range. I also reread the pre-approval offer from my credit union, the 1.99% is only offered at 60 months. They are offering 2.99% for 72 months...

I feel a bit robbed by the dealer I purchased from, as they threw out the original agreement on my lease (agreed upon in November 2010) for a 2K downpayment and $385/mo. Part of that, I think, is because the dealer changed name which I believe was due to a change in ownership (Performance...