Justine

I've had a Hisun Vector E1 for just a bit longer than is required for me to do some maintenance. While it's well-overdue, it only drives 1.5km a few times each week on a fairly decent gravel road (to the letterbox), and it has worked really well right from the get-go. Looking at the manual it states that I need to use SAE80 API GL-4 Hypoid Gear Oil for the Main gear Case, and SAE80 API GL-5 Hypoid Gear Oil for the Front gear Case - unfortunately i can't find either of those online here in Australia. Plenty of options that look close, but, as someone who has never driven any vehicle before, I want to use the right thing and it's a tad confusing. My question: Since there are no oils that are bang on SAE80 (they all seem to cover a range) would Liqui Moly Hypoid GL4 Gear Oil 80W-90 & Motorex Hypoid GL-5 Gear Oil 80W90 - be ok to use? (Or any other suggestions of what I might be able to purchase online in Australia) And would I have to drain out any existing oil from both gear cases? This is a whole new world for me and being able to find exactly what is specified in the manual hasn't made this easy!

I have a Hisun EV1. I'm finding it a great asset - after a few teething problems which included a very poor manual that didn't even explain where the charger is located (under the front of the vehicle), no cover cap for the charger input, allowing for mud and dirt to enter where the plug goes, and the big one: a charger cable requiring a 15v power socket and, subsequently, either an electrician or a 15v converter before I could even charge it (extremely inconvenient for someone living on a remote property with no transport). I have one other issue that I haven't seen addressed by other owners - when I switch it over to 4WD, it has a loud thumping that happens for a few minutes - either while driving in 4WD, or once I switch it back to 2WD. Is there something I'm doing wrong or a simple fix to prevent this thumping? It sounds like something is potentially going to break, and I crawl back to the shed. After a few changes from 2 to 4WD and back again it subsides. I would love some advice on this thanks

Ah, yes, I am in Australia.... you say the big red button is a circuit breaker? Is it possible that I haven't put that back in properly? Would that make nothing happen? I thought it was just the button to remove the seat (its not in the manual...) I have a manual - it doesn't show any information about the charge other than a small picture than seems to indicate that its in the glove box! Mine is a 2021 model, so there may be a few differences... It's the middle of the night, but first thing I'll be heading out to the shed to have a look at the seat and that big red button. I removed the seat to inspect the batteries with a friend about a week ago... I may not have put it back together properly. The only code I've seen is '8' , that's what it's showing when plugged in to charge - on the charging unit. The entire vehicle is non-responsive, so no code on the dash - if the red button is a circuit breaker and I haven't put it back together properly, that would answer why! Thank you - I'll report back when I have more info!

I did initially use an extension cord - I'm pretty sure, but not 100%, that the green arrow didn't show. I have to u se an adapter from 15v to 10v as the 15v pin doesn't fit into any of my wall sockets and I was told I could just plug it in to any socket (not true). The people who sold it to me send me out a regular kettle/computer cable to use, but I read that using a different charging cord would void my warranty, so I purchased an adapter myself (it has a clipsal switch and is like a separate power point in a little case) The adapter worked perfectly for a total charge from zero to hero, and a partial top-up charge. The third time I used it, yesterday, I used an extension cord as well. After leaving it to charge for a few hours I checked again and nothing was happening (other than the blue light on the charger). I then unplugged the extension and plugged the adapter directly into the socket and turned it on again. I then got the blue light and a green light arrow on the charger, and I thought it was all good, but I checked again later and no charge. The batteries have lost all charge, as they did when I first tried to charge it and realised I couldn't even plug it into the socket. This time I drove it approx 5 minutes twice and then not for about two weeks (all up I've only driven it 5 minutes - to the mailbox - at most twenty times since I've had it). Surely the batteries wouldn't lose all charge with so little run time? I have heard many negative comments about the batteries - these ones are dry cell Discovery. The vehicle came with very little paperwork, and didn't even mention where the charging unit is or how to charge it let alone more info on it. Is there a manual available? I'm hoping I haven't fried anything by using an extension cord, and I'm wondering if there is a way of rebooting the charging unit? My instinct says switch it of and on again, but I know not how to (or is that a silly notion?) Cheers Justine

I have a 2021 Hisun EV... so far I've had a few issues already, in just 5 weeks. I went to use it yesterday and found it was dead. The blue light comes on in the charging system, then a green arrow and the code 8 with a yellow lightening bolt, and it isn't charging. Any ideas?