I've searched a number of threads without finding some insight into my current problem, my apologies if this has been addressed in another thread - please point me in the right direction!
I have a 2013 Leaf SL. A few weeks ago, my Clipper Creek Level 2 charging station was arcing on the L1 pin of the J1772 connector which caused the plastic around the pin to melt and distort the receptacle on the car.
I called Clipper Creek, and they agreed to send out a new charging station at no charge.
I was able to pick away the melted plastic from around the L1 pin and shave down the outside of the inlet enough to successfully charge the car again with both my EVSE and the new Clipper Creek Level 2 charging station. Although it worked, I didn't like using the damaged receptacle because the space around the L1 pin was now twice the size of the original hole; not exactly a secure fit anymore.
So I ordered a new receptacle from Tony Williams at Quick Charge Power. I marked the wires going into the back of the J1772 receptacle, cut them off the OEM one, and crimped the 5 wires accordingly to the back of the pre-wired receptacle I received from Quick Charge Power.
I go to test the new receptacle by plugging in my EVSE, and it doesn't charge. The red fault light is lit up on the EVSE. I try the level 2, same thing. Fault light.
I tried disconnecting the 12V battery for 10 minutes and put my NOCO battery charger on it as well. The 12V battery is very strong with the battery charger showing 100% within a minute.
I also checked all the fuses in the fuse box beside the 12V battery, all good.
Tomorrow I will be testing the voltage between the Proximity Detection pin and the ground pin on the receptacle to make sure it's showing about 4.5V. I will also test the resistance between the Pilot pin and the ground pin to make sure there's no issue with the on-board charger.
Ideas? What else should I be looking at to diagnose the problem? I'd appreciate any insight before bringing it to the dealer to spend thousands of $$
Thanks!
I have a 2013 Leaf SL. A few weeks ago, my Clipper Creek Level 2 charging station was arcing on the L1 pin of the J1772 connector which caused the plastic around the pin to melt and distort the receptacle on the car.
I called Clipper Creek, and they agreed to send out a new charging station at no charge.
I was able to pick away the melted plastic from around the L1 pin and shave down the outside of the inlet enough to successfully charge the car again with both my EVSE and the new Clipper Creek Level 2 charging station. Although it worked, I didn't like using the damaged receptacle because the space around the L1 pin was now twice the size of the original hole; not exactly a secure fit anymore.
So I ordered a new receptacle from Tony Williams at Quick Charge Power. I marked the wires going into the back of the J1772 receptacle, cut them off the OEM one, and crimped the 5 wires accordingly to the back of the pre-wired receptacle I received from Quick Charge Power.
I go to test the new receptacle by plugging in my EVSE, and it doesn't charge. The red fault light is lit up on the EVSE. I try the level 2, same thing. Fault light.
I tried disconnecting the 12V battery for 10 minutes and put my NOCO battery charger on it as well. The 12V battery is very strong with the battery charger showing 100% within a minute.
I also checked all the fuses in the fuse box beside the 12V battery, all good.
Tomorrow I will be testing the voltage between the Proximity Detection pin and the ground pin on the receptacle to make sure it's showing about 4.5V. I will also test the resistance between the Pilot pin and the ground pin to make sure there's no issue with the on-board charger.
Ideas? What else should I be looking at to diagnose the problem? I'd appreciate any insight before bringing it to the dealer to spend thousands of $$
Thanks!