Ingineer
Well-known member
There are 2 things going on here:
Once the J1772 connector is inserted, the car will acknowledge the EVSE's Pilot signal, and the EVSE will close it's contactors allowing AC power to the Leaf.
The connector latch on the J1772 handle is equipped with a monitoring switch, and when engaged this tells the Leaf that it's safe to draw power. If the connector is not latched fully, or somehow becomes open later, the Leaf will draw no charging current, even though the EVSE thinks all is good and continues to supply power.
It's absolutely imperative you check the J1772 connector latch to be sure it's completely latched, or you could find your Leaf not charged!
-Phil
Once the J1772 connector is inserted, the car will acknowledge the EVSE's Pilot signal, and the EVSE will close it's contactors allowing AC power to the Leaf.
The connector latch on the J1772 handle is equipped with a monitoring switch, and when engaged this tells the Leaf that it's safe to draw power. If the connector is not latched fully, or somehow becomes open later, the Leaf will draw no charging current, even though the EVSE thinks all is good and continues to supply power.
It's absolutely imperative you check the J1772 connector latch to be sure it's completely latched, or you could find your Leaf not charged!
-Phil