Recent content by mikek

I was in a similar situation. Besides the navigation system (and carwings) not working, I also had to install a Rear fog lamp. Nebelschlussleuchte (http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nebelschlussleuchte" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;).

I have the exact same problem. I have tried replacing the card and this does not work. :( I believe that Nissan sources the GPS System in North America from Clarion, and in Europe they use Bosch.

The 151 kph was from the speedometer (not an external gps). The latest update (delayed once or twice already) that I heard was that it would be available at 18 selected dealers in Germany in April this year. However, when we called Nissan last month they had not decided which 18 these would be!?!

I moved myself and the Leaf to Germany a couple of months ago. I'm the first one on the block with a Leaf. 8-)

I drove about 50 kilometers today at 151/152 kph (94mph). On flat ground the top 4 power balls were missing, but going up hlll it would allow some more power to keep at least 149 kph. Acceleration from 130 to 150 was also not bad and much better than I thought it would be.

Hey ladalane, I will likely be shipping my car to Germany in the future, so I'm anxious to hear how your import works. Besides carwings, I am wondering about the yellow daytime running lights. I think these need to be turned off in order to get certified... -Mike

I did it this morning (with the same result as TEG). You have to push the button sequence very quickly. -Mike

I contacted EVSE, and they confirmed that the paper is generic and it really is only 12A. Also, I'll e-mail CCSE when I determine/confirm the move date... -Mike

EVSE Upgrade included a paper with the charger that says ..."upgraded the unit to support a full 16 amp charge rate..." However, on closer inspection of the actual charger, they added a sticker that says "Input Voltage Auto-Adjust 100-240VAC - 12A - 50/60Hz". So, if this is true... I'm good...

Well, the move date is coming up and I'm still planning on taking the Leaf to Germany. It seems that I may be the first with a Leaf in Germany!?! I guess I'm trying to make up for not being the first here? So far, I have not had a lot of help from Nissan. Nissan North America first told me...

Of course the simple backup to the nav system not working is to get my smart-phone out of my pocket and either enter the directions myself or explain to my wife how to do it (not sure which is less distracting). I don't have a good car mount, so the phone nav system requires a little more...

It definitely seems like if they can lock it when moving over 5mph, they can unlock it when the passenger seat belt is buckled.

Wow. If someone can help with this that would be amazing. It would be nice if the range was better, the car was cheaper, etc. but the only thing that makes me want to put my fist through the display is this navigation locking! :evil: The only time we ever seem to need the navigation is while...

How long would it take to charge at 240 volts and 12 amps?

I had a Smart car for a few weeks in Europe as a rental car. It is bigger on the inside that you think it will be, and it handles and drives nicer than you think it could. However, in the states, the ability to park in very small spaces is not really that much of an advantage and it doesn't...