arsharpe wrote:I am interested in at least a couple of sets.
Do you know if the brushes are compatible with the 106 version (which I have just purchased) ?
Kept that quiet
So come on spill the beans then
ChrisB
PSA Peugeot 106 Electric
Nothing much to spill at the moment 
I always wanted a 106 with the 4 seats in the more traditional car format.
So the Berlingo was always a interim compromise until a 106 come up. But then it was like busses with 2 at once after a full year of waiting.
Also Sylvia never really took to the Berlingo.
It came up on ebay when we in Cyprus, so there was a quick dash around to find a normal 106 to sit in, etc. Sylvia was quit taken with it so we bid for it. Interestingly my first initial max bid was £25 more than the max of anyone else. I so wanted it that I got up in the middle of the night and added another £500.
Anyway, it was in Tyne and Wear so had to get someone to transport down. Found SJS Vehicle Transport who were very reasonably priced, friendly and reliable. He also exchanged the money and checked the VIN number, etc. I will post his details elsewhere. Interestingly his name is "Steve Sharp". The surname caused some confusion to start with
So the 106 is for Sylvia and so has been suitably named "Penny the Pugnaught". Unfortunately, Sylvia sent the log book off to DLVA before we taxed it
So we have to wait for the log book to return before we can offically drive it, etc. It is in very good condition (e.g. doors are nice and tight, etc). Just need to sort the warning light out.
I will post any information I find on forum as usual.
I always wanted a 106 with the 4 seats in the more traditional car format.
So the Berlingo was always a interim compromise until a 106 come up. But then it was like busses with 2 at once after a full year of waiting.
Also Sylvia never really took to the Berlingo.
It came up on ebay when we in Cyprus, so there was a quick dash around to find a normal 106 to sit in, etc. Sylvia was quit taken with it so we bid for it. Interestingly my first initial max bid was £25 more than the max of anyone else. I so wanted it that I got up in the middle of the night and added another £500.
Anyway, it was in Tyne and Wear so had to get someone to transport down. Found SJS Vehicle Transport who were very reasonably priced, friendly and reliable. He also exchanged the money and checked the VIN number, etc. I will post his details elsewhere. Interestingly his name is "Steve Sharp". The surname caused some confusion to start with
So the 106 is for Sylvia and so has been suitably named "Penny the Pugnaught". Unfortunately, Sylvia sent the log book off to DLVA before we taxed it
So we have to wait for the log book to return before we can offically drive it, etc. It is in very good condition (e.g. doors are nice and tight, etc). Just need to sort the warning light out.
I will post any information I find on forum as usual.
Well, just a quick update.
Took it out yesterday for the first time.
Nice 'tight' drive and handling.
There are a couple of inclines near us that the Berlingo would max out at 45 mph and the 106 went up at about 42. I normally drive the Berlingo at green/orange threshold max on eco-meter. The 106 when driving mid-orange was slightly less acceleration, but not much.
Seems very low to the ground, almost like a sports car. Especially when compared with the Berlingo.
Only did 15 miles before low charge light came on. I am hoping that it just need watering.
Took it out yesterday for the first time.
Nice 'tight' drive and handling.
There are a couple of inclines near us that the Berlingo would max out at 45 mph and the 106 went up at about 42. I normally drive the Berlingo at green/orange threshold max on eco-meter. The 106 when driving mid-orange was slightly less acceleration, but not much.
Seems very low to the ground, almost like a sports car. Especially when compared with the Berlingo.
Only did 15 miles before low charge light came on. I am hoping that it just need watering.
arsharpe wrote:Well, just a quick update.
Took it out yesterday for the first time.
Nice 'tight' drive and handling.
There are a couple of inclines near us that the Berlingo would max out at 45 mph and the 106 went up at about 42. I normally drive the Berlingo at green/orange threshold max on eco-meter. The 106 when driving mid-orange was slightly less acceleration, but not much.
Seems very low to the ground, almost like a sports car. Especially when compared with the Berlingo.
Yep the blingo is very much a sit up and beg van espcially compared to the likes of the 106.
arsharpe wrote:Only did 15 miles before low charge light came on. I am hoping that it just need watering.
thats not so good, personally I'd end the auction on the Blingo and keep it for the batteries I'd say you've got at least one or more batteries down in it 
, you need to check the crate voltages once the recharge light comes on and see what you have.
ChrisB
I reject reality and substitute my own !!!!!!
arsharpe wrote:Well, just a quick update.
Took it out yesterday for the first time.
Nice 'tight' drive and handling.
There are a couple of inclines near us that the Berlingo would max out at 45 mph and the 106 went up at about 42. I normally drive the Berlingo at green/orange threshold max on eco-meter. The 106 when driving mid-orange was slightly less acceleration, but not much.
Seems very low to the ground, almost like a sports car. Especially when compared with the Berlingo.
Only did 15 miles before low charge light came on. I am hoping that it just need watering.
Sorry Rob, watering doesn't make any noticeable difference to the capacity. It might improve slightly with use, but it sounds as though you have a few bad cells to sort out (at least).
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I am just about to place an order for brushes and expect to get them before Xmas (they make them to order.
If anyone else would like a set, please let me know.
I expect the price to be about £17 - £18 but as the euro has strengthened it makes all european purchase a bit more expensive this could be a little higher.
John
PM me please.
If anyone else would like a set, please let me know.
I expect the price to be about £17 - £18 but as the euro has strengthened it makes all european purchase a bit more expensive this could be a little higher.
John
PM me please.
Just a quick update. I watered the batteries successfully and we got 49 miles range, which I think is about correct.
Interestingly, the same thing happened on my second Berlingo, i.e.
Berlingo - 20 mile range went to 60 mile.
106 - 15 mile range went to 49 mile.
I am almost convinced now that when left for a long time (many months) water evapourates from the batteries (but the ECU does not know about it). Hence, the need to do a proper watering.
Interestingly, the same thing happened on my second Berlingo, i.e.
Berlingo - 20 mile range went to 60 mile.
106 - 15 mile range went to 49 mile.
I am almost convinced now that when left for a long time (many months) water evapourates from the batteries (but the ECU does not know about it). Hence, the need to do a proper watering.
arsharpe wrote:Just a quick update. I watered the batteries successfully and we got 49 miles range, which I think is about correct.
Interestingly, the same thing happened on my second Berlingo, i.e.
Berlingo - 20 mile range went to 60 mile.
106 - 15 mile range went to 49 mile.
I am almost convinced now that when left for a long time (many months) water evapourates from the batteries (but the ECU does not know about it). Hence, the need to do a proper watering.
Again, I think it's more down to exercising and charging the batteries properly. This is why I recommend manually starting a balance charge if the vehicle has been sitting for a while.
How much water did it actually take?
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