gbarry42
Well-known member
I will volunteer to say it: Without proper 12V present, you can't charge the car. This also suggests the solution to your other problem. To get the charging hatch open, raise the hood, get 12V from somewhere, and once that's established, just push the button to open the charging hatch. Which is to say, you needed the 12V anyway, so charging is immaterial until that's taken care of.
Another vehicle is the most common or convenient place to get 12V, but the LEAF doesn't require near that much current, so other 12V sources may work. Including trickle charging for a while and then trying to kick off a charge session. The timer override button is ideal (don't know if 2013's still have this) because it will start charging without having to go through the whole startup-the-car dance-and-dashboard show. The moment the traction battery comes on line, the inverter starts making its own 12V, and you're good to go.
Another vehicle is the most common or convenient place to get 12V, but the LEAF doesn't require near that much current, so other 12V sources may work. Including trickle charging for a while and then trying to kick off a charge session. The timer override button is ideal (don't know if 2013's still have this) because it will start charging without having to go through the whole startup-the-car dance-and-dashboard show. The moment the traction battery comes on line, the inverter starts making its own 12V, and you're good to go.