Hard to Connect Charger After Replacing Charge Port Pin Deadfronts

[MediumFidelity]

I had my 2018 LR Model 3 in to a Tesla service center to get the tires rotated, and to give it a once over. While it was in, they replaced the charge port pin deadfronts as part of SB-18-44-010.

SB-18-44-010 details here:
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10154509-9999.pdf

Now when I plug in my HPWC, I really have to push. Curious if anyone else has seen this, and if that's just the way it is with the new parts.

The pin on the left seems like a small amount of plastic might be sticking up above the metal pin, but it's hard to tell.


Anyone else experience this?

Later,
MF

 

[Vol16]

I had my 2018 LR Model 3 in to a Tesla service center to get the tires rotated, and to give it a once over. While it was in, they replaced the charge port pin deadfronts as part of SB-18-44-010.

SB-18-44-010 details here:
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10154509-9999.pdf

Now when I plug in my HPWC, I really have to push. Curious if anyone else has seen this, and if that's just the way it is with the new parts.

The pin on the left seems like a small amount of plastic might be sticking up above the metal pin, but it's hard to tell.
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Anyone else experience this?

Later,
MF

Yes!! I have the same issue, but upon looking inside my UMC, I see what looks like a black ring of build up where the metal meets those black isolator pins. Going to try and clean it, will report back if it helps.

 

[MediumFidelity]

I see what looks like a black ring of build up where the metal meets those black isolator pins.

I took a look in the charger end, and didn't see any plastic marks, but it has only been a few days.

I'll probably schedule a follow up visit, since my charger was (relatively) easy to insert, I'm concerned about others that were more difficult.

 

[RCP401]

Same issue, very difficult to plug in and to unplug. Did anyone get this resolved?