Ashyukun (Robert)
Ashyukun (Robert) GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
4/28/25 5:53 p.m.

Electric Motor & Gearbox- $150

This is the electric motor & gearbox from a junkyard 2012 Nissan Leaf. I pulled it last year when I unexpectedly found the Leaf in a nearby U-Pull-It yard with the thought that I might be able to use it for the DMC's EV conversion but decided to go with something with a bit more pep. Comes with the inner ends of the driveshafts. No clue of the mileage on the Leaf. They charged me a lot less than they should have since EV motors aren't in their system, so I'm passing that savings along.

AC Compressor (full electric)- $60

High-voltage electric AC compressor from the same Leaf. Knew I'd need one for the DMC so grabbed it as well.

Everything is located in Lexington, KY- would be willing to meet up in Cincinnati, Louisville, or Indianapolis (assuming you're good with waiting about a month until I head up to Indy).

Indy - Guy
Indy - Guy MegaDork
4/28/25 6:32 p.m.

In reply to Ashyukun (Robert) :

I want the Leaf motor/gearbox.  Consider it sold.

Tom Suddard
Tom Suddard GRM+ Memberand Publisher
4/28/25 6:35 p.m.

Oh thank you thank you thank you. I managed to close this thread once without replying, then I opened it again to ask about grabbing this next time I'm up that way. I really don't need this.

Indy - Guy
Indy - Guy MegaDork
4/28/25 7:31 p.m.

In reply to Tom Suddard :

You're welcome. 

Also except to see an email from me soon.

wink

Ashyukun (Robert)
Ashyukun (Robert) GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
4/28/25 7:59 p.m.

Sold! šŸ˜‰

Ashyukun (Robert)
Ashyukun (Robert) GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
4/28/25 9:12 p.m.

Though I do still have the AC compressor available (but it's far less fun). 

Somebeach (Forum Supporter)
Somebeach (Forum Supporter) Dork
4/28/25 9:56 p.m.

In reply to Indy - Guy :

got any cool swap plans for it? 
 

 

 

Indy - Guy
Indy - Guy MegaDork
4/28/25 10:06 p.m.

In reply to Somebeach (Forum Supporter) :

🤫 

dculberson
dculberson MegaDork
4/29/25 8:12 a.m.

Dammit! No actually thank you for grabbing this so quickly. 

bbbbRASS
bbbbRASS Reader
4/29/25 8:53 a.m.

In reply to Ashyukun (Robert) :

I may be interested in AC compressor. Can you send a few pics, specifically of the electrical and plumbing connections, and any part numbers please?

Ashyukun (Robert)
Ashyukun (Robert) GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
4/29/25 9:21 a.m.

In reply to bbbbRASS :

Sure- I'll try and get some this evening (I put a bunch of things in front of the shelf it's on in the garage so it'll take a few minutes to get to it). I did grab a few other things for it but I don't remember exactly what- I think that I grabbed the plug and wiring that goes into it to make it easier to wire up.

Ashyukun (Robert)
Ashyukun (Robert) GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
4/29/25 3:10 p.m.

In reply to bbbbRASS :

Got out a bit earlier than expected while The Bat was busy investigating the newly-mowed lawn. Unfortunately I remembered wrong (or I'm just not finding it) and I didn't grab the plugs from the harness but hopefully they're not that difficult to come by:

bbbbRASS
bbbbRASS Reader
4/29/25 3:47 p.m.

Thanks for doing that so fast! I didn't realize it was a 12V compressor. Need to look at it a bit more, thanks. I don't have a specific use case at the moment, maybe for the family adventure van to try and swap in place of/in addition to the stock E150 compressor for running off the house battery.

Ashyukun (Robert)
Ashyukun (Robert) GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
4/29/25 4:09 p.m.

In reply to bbbbRASS :

No problem. I didn't realize it was 12V either... I would have figured it would have run off the HV...

Indy - Guy
Indy - Guy MegaDork
4/29/25 4:13 p.m.

When I read this tag, I fail to interpret it as being 12 Volt:

Can you please educate me to read it better?

Ashyukun (Robert)
Ashyukun (Robert) GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
4/29/25 4:27 p.m.

In reply to Indy - Guy :

I searched for the model # and it came up with an Amazon listing that showed it as being 12V under the description. (Also, I'm apparently WAY under priced...)

Also, though I can't say this 100%, pretty much every HV electrical connection that I've seen has been bright orange to identify it as such.

Oapfu
Oapfu GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
4/29/25 7:01 p.m.

Amazon is probably correct that the compressor is "unisex-adult", but maybe not so much beyond that.

From the 2011 Leaf dismantling guide

 

 

The cable might be part# 297A6-3NA0A, multiple of them still available from sellers in Lithuania??:

Not trying to steal any sales, but eventually I'll be getting rid of the system out of a 2013.

Ashyukun (Robert)
Ashyukun (Robert) GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
5/7/25 11:19 a.m.

OK, both drive unit & compressor are sold!

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