Guess what Pad_Lad ahem.. Patser got

Patser · 27-08-2019 6:40pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

So its intermittent?

Charger release has been intermittent and worsening over last month, not charging was a new thing

27-08-2019 7:23pm

Patser wrote: »

Charger release has been intermittent and worsening over last month, not charging was a new thing

You have a different charge point than the ABL then by the sounds of it ?

Why do you think it charged all of a sudden now ?

Could be EVSE related ?

wing52 · 27-08-2019 7:32pm

Does the i3 have a 12v battery? If the contactors dont connect quick enough, the pins might "weld" themselves together. Just thinking out loud though.

Patser · 27-08-2019 7:55pm

I really do think it's the drop down lock pin, that seems to have developed a mind of it's own. I had thought it was stuck, jammed up but then on it's own it started to pop down as if doing a reset.

I went back out to car after an hour, and its behaving perfectly again, unlocking instantly, charging immediately.

So new dilemma is do I bring it to dealer, with no fault on display and have to pay for diagnostics and repair - or hope it was all a glitch and that I don't find myself stranded another day.

KCross · 27-08-2019 8:18pm

Patser wrote: »

I really do think it's the drop down lock pin, that seems to have developed a mind of it's own. I had thought it was stuck, jammed up but then on it's own it started to pop down as if doing a reset.

Quick google suggests its a common problem in early models.

I'd say go to the dealer and suck it up. Its unlikely to never do it again as you have said its getting progressively worse and its going to have you stranded somewhere someday and then you'll be sorry you didnt get it sorted.

jhegarty · 28-08-2019 11:03am

A bad 12 volt can cause strange issues like this on the i3.

unkel · 28-08-2019 4:35pm

jhegarty wrote: »

A bad 12 volt can cause strange issues like this on the i3.

On all cars. I'd nearly go so far as to say cars should have their lead acid batteries replaced as part of every other service.

Patser · 28-08-2019 6:34pm

Maybe something to look into - at the moment she's operating perfectly, plugged and unplugged it a couple of times last night and today and no hitch at all.

Going to leave dealer trip til I've time off

unkel · 28-08-2019 9:43pm

Dunno about the i3 but Ioniq has a very low capacity lead acid 12V battery. And if you play with the toys in the car while the car is not switched on, the aux battery is draining very quickly. This leads to similar electrical issues as you have. Measure battery voltage while the car is switched off with a cheap multimeter now all is well. I betya it will be near enough 13V. Then wait till the problem returns and then measure again. I bet it will be much closer to 12V (which means incidentally means pretty much completely empty)

Patser · 25-12-2019 11:57am

Happy Christmas to me. Family got me this, my frunk is now useable

25-12-2019 11:04pm

Looks the business !

Patser · 26-12-2019 2:43pm

In action, the top rolls over to seal it. Takes a bit out of the boot, but I'm curious why its specifically designed to hold bottles? Bottles of what, it's not like I need to worry about coolant or engine oil.

Silent Running · 26-12-2019 2:45pm

Beer or wine cooler?

Patser · 26-12-2019 2:53pm

Silent Running wrote: »

Beer or wine cooler?

Good call, no radiator there to heat it and perfect excuse for keeping it lit

Wife: Why are driving so fast!!!!!

Me: Beer is warm, and it's only a short trip to party. Need to create airflow

Patser · 12-01-2023 10:20pm

Close the thread - almost 5 years near faultless performance and now traded in for only €4.5k depreciation - really couldn't have asked more from a car. Proper smile on face car