Greetings,
I've looked at posts on some of the other threads and want to relate this, somewhat different, story.
I use the EVSE upgraded charger for my LEAF S. Although it doesn't have the enhanced 6kW charger, I got the EVSE upgrade for that after consulting with Ingineer on the matter. Even if this model S EVSE couldn't take advantage of a charger of greater capacity, the car wouldn't draw more than, well, what it draws! Then, I would have a suitable EVSE should I upgrade to more charging capacity with my next LEAF.
As winter comes down South to Georgia, I decided to try out the Climate Control Timer. Almost immediately, I started having problems with getting a full charge. The very first time I used it (with Charge Level at 100% and using a 240v source) it worked fine. But within days, after shifting back to 80% and using a 120v source, I found that my charge was only around 50%. A warning light comes on the display and, yes, I'm taking it in to the dealer.
Since then, there have been 4-5 instances when I failed to get a full charge, whether to 80% or 100%. I've found that by unplugging the EVSE from the LEAF and plugging it back in, it sometimes seems to continue the charging process. No fault light on the EVSE. No thrown breakers.
As I try to determine what charging options trigger the problem, I'm finding that my menus sometimes don't switch from 80% to 100% or from Climate Control Timer ON to OFF. Yes, maybe it's how I enter those menu options, but I've got plenty of experience doing it and double checked my work only to come out the next morning and find something reverted to an earlier setting.
Of course, I'm thinking software glitch. But I'm a bit nervous that the dealership may just as quickly assume it's the EVSE upgrade that is the source of the trouble. The dealership was aware I was going to use EVSE upgrade and didn't voice any objections (at the time of purchase.) I am also wondering about a problem in the EVSE cable, although I treat that with kid gloves.
Thoughts? Experiences to share?
Many thanks...
Jim
I've looked at posts on some of the other threads and want to relate this, somewhat different, story.
I use the EVSE upgraded charger for my LEAF S. Although it doesn't have the enhanced 6kW charger, I got the EVSE upgrade for that after consulting with Ingineer on the matter. Even if this model S EVSE couldn't take advantage of a charger of greater capacity, the car wouldn't draw more than, well, what it draws! Then, I would have a suitable EVSE should I upgrade to more charging capacity with my next LEAF.
As winter comes down South to Georgia, I decided to try out the Climate Control Timer. Almost immediately, I started having problems with getting a full charge. The very first time I used it (with Charge Level at 100% and using a 240v source) it worked fine. But within days, after shifting back to 80% and using a 120v source, I found that my charge was only around 50%. A warning light comes on the display and, yes, I'm taking it in to the dealer.
Since then, there have been 4-5 instances when I failed to get a full charge, whether to 80% or 100%. I've found that by unplugging the EVSE from the LEAF and plugging it back in, it sometimes seems to continue the charging process. No fault light on the EVSE. No thrown breakers.
As I try to determine what charging options trigger the problem, I'm finding that my menus sometimes don't switch from 80% to 100% or from Climate Control Timer ON to OFF. Yes, maybe it's how I enter those menu options, but I've got plenty of experience doing it and double checked my work only to come out the next morning and find something reverted to an earlier setting.
Of course, I'm thinking software glitch. But I'm a bit nervous that the dealership may just as quickly assume it's the EVSE upgrade that is the source of the trouble. The dealership was aware I was going to use EVSE upgrade and didn't voice any objections (at the time of purchase.) I am also wondering about a problem in the EVSE cable, although I treat that with kid gloves.
Thoughts? Experiences to share?
Many thanks...
Jim