Joe_Pilot
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- Aug 4, 2024
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So,
I bought a new to me 2013 Leaf SL at a government auciton. It did not have keys when I bought it, so No infomation was really known. I programmed keys for the car and I was delighted to see 11,000 original miles. I also saw 11 of the 12 SOH bars on the dash. I had to replace the 12v battery, tires, wipers, etc. All in I had 4500 into the car. I thought I won the lottery. I was only getting 20 miles to a charge and I started to get concerned. I bought leaf spy and found out the real SOH was less than 50%. Someone had re-programmed the car to show full SOH.
So, here I sit. Do I buy a replacement drive battery or throw 5000.00 away?
I have a lead on 3 insurance cars.
1: A 23 SV 60,000 miles. Totaled due to hail
2. A 25 SV Plus 8000 miles front end damaged
3. A 25 S 1000 miles front end damaged
I will have to go to the yard and check whatever one I decide on to make sure the batteries are not damaged.
So.
A, What issues will I have?
B. What equipment do I need? (CAN Bus adapter/BMS/BMS re-programming tool)
C. What battery? 60Kwh/40Kwh - Do I look for a 30?
I am not sure if I want to put a lot of money into this car. What would you do?
Thanks!!
P.S. I have no issues with doing the work myself. I am comfortable with high voltage and the mechanical aspect of this job. I am also aware of the suspension updates that will be required. So, this is just a question of battery replacement. Labor will be mine and I have access to what I need shop-wise to complete this job.
I bought a new to me 2013 Leaf SL at a government auciton. It did not have keys when I bought it, so No infomation was really known. I programmed keys for the car and I was delighted to see 11,000 original miles. I also saw 11 of the 12 SOH bars on the dash. I had to replace the 12v battery, tires, wipers, etc. All in I had 4500 into the car. I thought I won the lottery. I was only getting 20 miles to a charge and I started to get concerned. I bought leaf spy and found out the real SOH was less than 50%. Someone had re-programmed the car to show full SOH.
So, here I sit. Do I buy a replacement drive battery or throw 5000.00 away?
I have a lead on 3 insurance cars.
1: A 23 SV 60,000 miles. Totaled due to hail
2. A 25 SV Plus 8000 miles front end damaged
3. A 25 S 1000 miles front end damaged
I will have to go to the yard and check whatever one I decide on to make sure the batteries are not damaged.
So.
A, What issues will I have?
B. What equipment do I need? (CAN Bus adapter/BMS/BMS re-programming tool)
C. What battery? 60Kwh/40Kwh - Do I look for a 30?
I am not sure if I want to put a lot of money into this car. What would you do?
Thanks!!
P.S. I have no issues with doing the work myself. I am comfortable with high voltage and the mechanical aspect of this job. I am also aware of the suspension updates that will be required. So, this is just a question of battery replacement. Labor will be mine and I have access to what I need shop-wise to complete this job.