Mechanics opinions on EC motors

svxtech

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Just wondering if there are any mechanics out there dealing with EC motors. Any out of the box problems/common issues/opinions/positive feedback on these motors? Have had nothing but trouble with them...

1) what a mess to work on, where do i start, no more instant service calls. unless i'm in my iron man suit theres no way in heck i'm laying over those cats to do a diagnostic at the dock you broke down at.

2) quality control IE- loose connections, pinched wires (see service bulletin(s))

3) codes codes and more codes. seriously, a sticky fault for low batt voltage, or engine misfire, what a waste of time.

4) G3 software after being fully updated seems good so far, glad theres only one cable to bring to the dock now.

5) gimble rings on axius models? (a little off topic but don't deal with axius a lot, but in the tank it seems as if they will become a problem soon.) Maybe they will devise a better way of replacing them, or at least put the notches on the nut from the factory ;)
 

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Re: Mechanics opinions on EC motors

Just wondering if there are any mechanics out there dealing with EC motors. Any out of the box problems/common issues/opinions/positive feedback on these motors? Have had nothing but trouble with them...

1) what a mess to work on, where do i start, no more instant service calls. unless i'm in my iron man suit theres no way in heck i'm laying over those cats to do a diagnostic at the dock you broke down at.

2) quality control IE- loose connections, pinched wires (see service bulletin(s))

3) codes codes and more codes. seriously, a sticky fault for low batt voltage, or engine misfire, what a waste of time.

4) G3 software after being fully updated seems good so far, glad theres only one cable to bring to the dock now.

5) gimble rings on axius models? (a little off topic but don't deal with axius a lot, but in the tank it seems as if they will become a problem soon.) Maybe they will devise a better way of replacing them, or at least put the notches on the nut from the factory ;)

Ayuh,.... What's an EC motor,..??
 

svxtech

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Re: Mechanics opinions on EC motors

Emission Controlled, the new motors with the catalytic converters/o2 sensors, OBD compatible, etc.
 

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Re: Mechanics opinions on EC motors

Don't forget, You'd better not put the wrong engine oil in this style engine.:eek:
 
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