sdbonez
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nothing here yet either. same delivery date and close vin...
Boomer23 said:I got an email this evening from my dealer service dept:
"An issue has arisen with the LEAF where the a/c system may not shut off and cause the car to go into failsafe mode and be inoperable. There is updated software to correct this issue, so we need you to bring in your vehicle for this. To prevent this from possibly happening please do not turn on the a/c or defrost system until the reprogramming is done."
They will have Nissan engineers in the dealership next week. I'll make an appointment.
By the way, I drove the car 40 miles the day after I brought it home. It was a hot day and I had the AC one a good part of the time. No problems.
My VIN is 889
It depends on the error code. Some are persistent and some aren't. Without knowing the exact error code, it's anyone's guess.garygid said:Chances are that the 12v Reboot does NOT clear this error code, right?
Yes. Connect a Nissan Consult III+ or Consult IV diag computer to the car and pull the info from the main computer.garygid said:Is there any way for us to see the software versions in our car.
It's in the AC section (section I, HA, HA-14)**garygid said:How much refrigerant does the Service Manual say the A/C system should have?
Service manual section N, AV, AV-155 says there's a vehicle maintenance screen on the telematics display. Menu route: Menu Button, Info icon, Maintenancegarygid said:Is there a set of screen/button presses to get to the LEAF's Service Screens?
(I thought I read somewhere long ago that there was.)
Adjusting for "region" won't cut it for me. In terms of weather, my home in the San Bernardino Mountains might as well be considered a totally different "region"
It sounds like they came out with a software update which wasn't properly tested, and has now been determined to have a fatal flaw. Probably they are going back to the original, working version for now while they sort this out. Just my guess.palmermd said:Apparently there was some software changes in the last 200 or so cars (March deliveries essentially). These are the only cars effected with this issue.
greenleaf said:My Leaf was delivered on 3/31. It looks like I belong to the batch of "unlucky 200".
After skimming through the 27 pages of this thread, is it correct to say that to have the best chance to avoid the problem (until a fix) is to
1) Not pre-climatize the vehicle
2) Start climate control only when vehicle is moving (best is not to use A/C)
3) And if the yellow warning light does come on, do not shutdown until at a safe/convenient location (or dealer)?
greenleaf said:My Leaf was delivered on 3/31. It looks like I belong to the batch of "unlucky 200".
After skimming through the 27 pages of this thread, is it correct to say that to have the best chance to avoid the problem (until a fix) is to
1) Not pre-climatize the vehicle
2) Start climate control only when vehicle is moving (best is not to use A/C)
3) And if the yellow warning light does come on, do not shutdown until at a safe/convenient location (or dealer)?
I might have been overreacting, as my delivery date is rapidly approaching. Plus, I live in a small town where the tow truck driver could very well be someone with whom I am acquainted! As an early adopter, one has to expect bugs, but hopefully not too many major bugs like this one. I do intend to carry "emergency" supplies in the LEAF, which will include a long 20A-rated extension cord and now a crescent wrench. That said, I am very much looking forward to taking delivery and appreciate all of the information here.DaveinOlyWA said:that would be wrong. in colder weather the pressure would drop making a pressure change a non-issue. adjust for hottest condition u may encounter. (which means Phoenix i am guessing) u said it yourself, A/C not a priority at your home...so why adjust for home?Adjusting for "region" won't cut it for me. In terms of weather, my home in the San Bernardino Mountains might as well be considered a totally different "region"
Thanks. Avoiding CC might be difficult for me when temps start to get close to 90 in the afternoon. Hopefully we can see a fix soon.sdbonez said:greenleaf said:My Leaf was delivered on 3/31. It looks like I belong to the batch of "unlucky 200".
After skimming through the 27 pages of this thread, is it correct to say that to have the best chance to avoid the problem (until a fix) is to
1) Not pre-climatize the vehicle
2) Start climate control only when vehicle is moving (best is not to use A/C)
3) And if the yellow warning light does come on, do not shutdown until at a safe/convenient location (or dealer)?
Yes, though I'm just playing it safer by not using climate control for the time being and enjoying the fresh air :mrgreen:
sdbonez said:He went away for a bit and just came back and confirmed to me that yes my VIN #728 IS impacted.
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