Norheat
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- Tom
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In your cluster, put it on EV coach. When you apply the brakes, is the "CHARGING" text white or green? If it's white, the regenerative braking has not kicked in yet. About a second before the
Yes, it is green for alittle bit charging and then it wants to slide during that function.In your cluster, put it on EV coach. When you apply the brakes, is the "CHARGING" text white or green? If it's white, the regenerative braking has not kicked in yet. About a second before the text goes green, you'll feel a small thud, almost like a downshift. That's the generator engaging and then the text will change afterwards. If it kicks out just before the text goes green, then it's the regenerative braking. Whether there's a problem or if they need to adjust the calibration for slippery surfaces, it's hard to say, but in 4WD that load would be transferred to all wheels, versus only the rears in 2WD.
Yes, it is definitely the regen braking. It's the lack of traction between the rear wheels and the drag of the regen motors. EV coach is definitely in charging mode, as it takes a few seconds while under light braking before any rear end sliding.In your cluster, put it on EV coach. When you apply the brakes, is the "CHARGING" text white or green? If it's white, the regenerative braking has not kicked in yet. About a second before the text goes green, you'll feel a small thud, almost like a downshift. That's the generator engaging and then the text will change afterwards. If it kicks out just before the text goes green, then it's the regenerative braking. Whether there's a problem or if they need to adjust the calibration for slippery surfaces, it's hard to say, but in 4WD that load would be transferred to all wheels, versus only the rears in 2WD.
It's like the rear wheels are trying to build grip, (roll smoothly like on normal road conditions) but due to slippery conditions, end up sliding because of the drag of the regen function.
I have a 4 minute video that shows alot more than just the short clip above.
Snowing again today, maybe we will get some answers.
Thank you for your ideas it helps alot.
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