What happens if my car charger cable is stuck?
If you hack your cable around to remove the locking lugs, then any idiot could steal it, unless you also have it locked at the vehicle end. Not all vehicles can lock the cable in place at the vehicle end. Not all vehicles can lock the cable in place at the vehicle end.
Can a Nissan Leaf hook up without a solenoid?
All I know is that component manufacturers do produce versions of the vehicle inlet connector without the locking solenoid. With regards to type 1 (J1172) inlets, the Gen 1 Nissan Leaf, Mitsubishi i-miev, and Mitsubishi Outlanders don’t lock the inlet socket, probably many more.
Can a Nissan Leaf lock the inlet socket?
With regards to type 1 (J1172) inlets, the Gen 1 Nissan Leaf, Mitsubishi i-miev, and Mitsubishi Outlanders don’t lock the inlet socket, probably many more. Later Leafs have the ability to lock the inlet socket (either until charging finishes, or until manually unlocked)
What to do if the charging cable is stuck?
First, try calling the support number on the post. They should be able to remotely release individual connectors properly. They may need to reboot the post, and this normally releases all locks as part of the reboot. In my experience, CYC, Chargemaster, Ecotricity and Pod-Point are all very good on telephone support.
What happens if the handle goes out on a car charging station?
Don’t panic: the charging connection is a physical, mechanical one between your car and the charging station. If the handle went in, it will generally come out again. You won’t be stuck forever.
Why does my electric car charger not release?
“It felt like the release button on the nozzle couldn’t be pressed down far enough.” In all of the above cases, it appears the latching mechanism on the J1772 charger plug is to blame–not lifting up enough to allow the plug to unlatch from the car. At the moment, this issue seems rare.
Why is my car not charging in Decatur GA?
Usually, they include not finding somewhere to charge, or that a charging station isn’t accessible for some reason. Now a new one can be added to the list: not being able to unplug. A reader contacted Green Car Reports about a SemaConnect Level 2 charging station in Decatur, Georgia.