Yes, have already ordered a J1772 plug from a company whose name begins with a D— for the reasons you cite.
I still would pay dearly if the specific steps were on YouTube, though. 😉 Sincerely, Bob Bath Note: any misspellings of the contents of this message are due to 56 y.o. vision, hyperactive spell check changing what I typed, or fat fingering— not cluelessness. > On Aug 19, 2021, at 6:38 AM, Haudy Kazemi via EV <ev@lists.evdl.org> wrote: > > Even on a 2012, there are connectors on the orange wiring harness, up > front, that will allow the charge port assembly to be disconnected from the > rest of the system. Should not need to do anything with the rear mounted > charger system itself. The front bumper will probably need to be removed, > and maybe some other front stuff, to get the needed access. > > Basic tools should be sufficient (screwdrivers/socket set/plyers). I'd > consider the task to be DIY-friendly, at least if you have a helper for the > bumper. Avoid disconnecting any air conditioning refrigerant lines. There > are also heater/coolant lines in the front. I think it should be possible > to work around these lines. > > Also plan on replacing both the J1772 plug and socket, as a bad plug will > damage a bad socket, and vice versa. Failing J1772 ports on cars can damage > previously good charger plugs at stations. Failing J1772 charger plugs at > stations can damage previously good ports on cars. > > The contacts are likely pitted from arcing, which leads to high resistance, > which leads to heating, and eventually melting. Sometimes the arcing can be > heard, especially if it is severe, or you may smell ozone near a freshly > disconnected connector. > > My advice is to periodically inspect the charge port and charge plugs, > especially when using a new station. > > > >> On Thu, Aug 19, 2021, 04:29 Jay Summet via EV <ev@lists.evdl.org> wrote: >> >> Do you have a 2011/2012? (They are weird with the charger behind the >> back seat). >> >> If you have a 2013 or newer: >> >> The charge port low voltage lines attaches to the cars wiring harness >> under the hood (for the pilot/proximity wires and the LED light (if you >> have one) with a small plug. >> >> The L1/L2/N (larger high voltage power wires) connect to the top of the >> "motor" stack (The charger/power distribution box/ Power Delivery >> Module) with larger bolts. >> >> For a 2011/2012 I could see it being an 8-10 hour process. For a 2013 >> I'd expect it to take a shop less than 2 hours if they knew what they >> were doing, or 4 hours if they were following along with a service >> manual and doing it for the first time. >> >> Specifically look at page VC-141 in the Vehicle Charging (vc.pdf) file >> for instructions on removing the J1772 charge port. >> >> If you can find a wrecked Leaf in a Pull-a-part junkyard, it would be >> MUCH cheaper (and well within the ability of a garage mechanic) to swap >> it out yourself (on a 2013+...on a 2011/2012....I'm sure the wire snakes >> all over the car and it might be easier just to have the shop do it for >> you.... >> >> Jay >> >>> On 8/18/21 11:38 PM, Bob Bath via EV wrote: >>> Hey all, >>> Went out to find my J1772 EVSE melted to my charge port. >>> Nothing on my Nissanleaf.com, nor YouTube about installing $600 >> replacement harness and charge port. >>> Given that Nissan wants 1200 shop time, I’m curious as to see if >> that’s a legit 8-10 hour process. And given the possibility it might happen >> 8 years from now, I’d like to do it myself next time. >>> Ideas? >>>> >>>> UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub >>>> ARCHIVE: http://www.evdl.org/archive/ >>>> LIST INFO: http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Address messages to ev@lists.evdl.org >>> No other addresses in TO and CC fields >>> UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub >>> ARCHIVE: http://www.evdl.org/archive/ >>> LIST INFO: http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> Address messages to ev@lists.evdl.org >> No other addresses in TO and CC fields >> UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub >> ARCHIVE: http://www.evdl.org/archive/ >> LIST INFO: http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org >> > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://lists.evdl.org/private.cgi/ev-evdl.org/attachments/20210819/c6b99a6f/attachment.html> > _______________________________________________ > Address messages to ev@lists.evdl.org > No other addresses in TO and CC fields > UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub > ARCHIVE: http://www.evdl.org/archive/ > LIST INFO: http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org _______________________________________________ Address messages to ev@lists.evdl.org No other addresses in TO and CC fields UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub ARCHIVE: http://www.evdl.org/archive/ LIST INFO: http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org
