Hello Members,
We have owned a Nissan Leaf from new in 2011.
It has 74000 miles on the clock, and has had its ups and downs over the years. The car is still in overall great condition and has always been dealer serviced.
The range has dropped to about 32 miles but we can manage on that.
We have only ever charged the car on the home charging unit on the drive.
Four months ago the car would not charge using the home charger. We also tried the original cable supplied with the car and it still would not charge.
We managed to get the car over to the garage.
After 3 days they said there was no problem the car was charging okay.
However they were using their fast charging unit, not a home charge unit. They tried the original cable supplied with the car and it would not charge.
To sort the problem they said that we needed to change the N/STK modulator assembly at a cost of £2225.86
We reckoned the car was worth about £6k in good order so reluctantly ordered the part. After waiting six weeks for the part to be shipped over and fitted the dealer said they had installed the modulator. Unfortunately it had also blown the next part. Now the repairs to cost a total £3400.
We very reluctantly agreed because as I mentioned the car is in overall great shape.
Move on another 8 weeks, both parts fitted and we are informed that the car is ready to return to us. We got a call the night before we were due to pick up to say they have hit another problem. The parts they fitted have not sorted the charging problem.
The latest solution they offered was for us to take it to the garage every day to get a fast charge! Due to the distance home we would then not have enough range to get back to the garage.
it seems stupid to scrap a car that works, but can't be charged at home. The garage seem to be at a loss of what to do.
Has anyone come across a similar problem or recommend a solution?
Regards
Derek
We have owned a Nissan Leaf from new in 2011.
It has 74000 miles on the clock, and has had its ups and downs over the years. The car is still in overall great condition and has always been dealer serviced.
The range has dropped to about 32 miles but we can manage on that.
We have only ever charged the car on the home charging unit on the drive.
Four months ago the car would not charge using the home charger. We also tried the original cable supplied with the car and it still would not charge.
We managed to get the car over to the garage.
After 3 days they said there was no problem the car was charging okay.
However they were using their fast charging unit, not a home charge unit. They tried the original cable supplied with the car and it would not charge.
To sort the problem they said that we needed to change the N/STK modulator assembly at a cost of £2225.86
We reckoned the car was worth about £6k in good order so reluctantly ordered the part. After waiting six weeks for the part to be shipped over and fitted the dealer said they had installed the modulator. Unfortunately it had also blown the next part. Now the repairs to cost a total £3400.
We very reluctantly agreed because as I mentioned the car is in overall great shape.
Move on another 8 weeks, both parts fitted and we are informed that the car is ready to return to us. We got a call the night before we were due to pick up to say they have hit another problem. The parts they fitted have not sorted the charging problem.
The latest solution they offered was for us to take it to the garage every day to get a fast charge! Due to the distance home we would then not have enough range to get back to the garage.
it seems stupid to scrap a car that works, but can't be charged at home. The garage seem to be at a loss of what to do.
Has anyone come across a similar problem or recommend a solution?
Regards
Derek