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  1. J

    Buzzing noise

    My Kona Electric started making a buzzing sound, which becomes louder as I accelerate above 40 miles/hour. This buzzing sound is of lower pitch than the normal high-pitch sound of the electric motor. Because it doesn't make the buzzing sound when coasting, and doesn't change when turning, I...
    • JohnEEngineer
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    • buzz drivetrain electric motor gear linkage motor noise reduction gear sound transmission
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: Kona Electric
  2. insightman

    MINI Electric Motor

    I have always wanted to see more of what's under the hood of a MINI Cooper SE. The inverter on top of the motor is about as interesting as lifting the rear "hood" on a modern Porsche--ie. boring. I want to see the cylindrical cast-aluminum motor housing. Perhaps MINI will someday show the motor...
    • insightman
    • Thread
    • bmw i3 factory motor motor fabrication
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Cooper SE
  3. M

    Motor and cooling pump problems at 5k miles

    I got my Kona EV in March and it has about 5k miles on it. As I was driving today, though, I got an error saying to check the EV system. A message came on screen saying “A possible condition has occurred with your vehicle. A full system check is recommended TODAY.” When I got home, I busted out...
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