Recent content by twingo

I had a dealer appointment for service a few weeks ago, but had to work instead and cancelled. I'd better get back there. I don't have the exact date I switched from 80% to 100%, but it was very close to the 4-year mark, so I've been charging continuously at the 100% level now for about 9...

Fred, I also live in the area - Escondido - and have had a 2011 Leaf since May of 2011 with 48K and it just lost the 4th bar a few days ago. Almost identical to your situation. I charged to 80% for the first 4 years and then switched to 100% when the range declined. I am ignorant about...

The LG battery used in the Chevrolet Bolt is next generation technology with a significant step up in performance/cost. How long before they make replacement batteries for 1st generation Leaf's? I want a 150+ mile battery when the time comes for a replacement.

I just read that Carlos Ghosen said LG has figured out a way to substantially reduce the cost of producing Li-ion batteries while simultaneously increasing the energy density. This is supposedly how GM plans to introduce a 200 mile mile Chevy Bolt for $35K in 2017. He said Nissan needs to stay...

I am afraid the cost may be prohibitive. Having a licensed electrician come to your house is outrageous for a homeowner. They charge astronomical amounts and use the "peoples lives are at stake" as a justification. I once had a guy come to my home and install an outlet I needed to plug in a...

I went out of town and when I returned the screen was blank and the unit totally dead. I researched here and found I could disable some functionality by unplugging a connector, but that did not work. I checked to be sure it is receiving power and that was fine. I checked the fuse and looked...

So I called Blink 3~4 times over the course of the past 3+ months to have my failed Blink EVSE repaired. They keep telling me someone will get back to me and nobody does. Finally, I get a call about a month ago. All I want is a contact in the San Diego (preferably north county) area who can...

I had a service call in-place for over 6 weeks now and I finally received a call from someone who said he will call back again to recommend a local technician. Gee thanks! He also mentioned their new model HQ is on-sale for $499 and it includes a $100 "gift card" that can be used against...

Are you talking about using the existing Blink case and swapping in some parts?

Yep.

I looked around inside for signs of anything overheating or loose connections and could not find anything. If there is no other way to narrow it down, I may have to bite the bullet and get a new unit which I need to research. Seems the Open EVSE gets positive remarks here and I think the...

I'm thinking of repairing my unit myself since service seems to be non-existent. Mine is around 4 years old. When I returned from a recent trip, the screen was blank and unit not working. After searching around here, I tried the disconnection of the blue cables to create a dumb unit, but when...

Maybe someone can help me. I was out of town for a few days and when I came home, the display on my Blink unit was blank and the unit was not working at all. I searched this forum, found this thread, and unplugged the two blue wires to create the dumb mode. I plugged the connector into the...

Interesting. I'll try that.

Sounds like I'll have to wait a while for the tires to catch-up and keep my fingers crossed. BTW, I also suspect lately that my regen is not as strong as it used to be. I always drive in ECO mode. When I take my foot off the throttle, the car doesn't slow as readily or show as many circles on...