Is it possible for you to make a video of what's going on in your situation? I'll return the favor and make a video of my car's behavior.
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Locked Charge Port Adapter
- Thread starter israndy
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I just read that in newer firmwares, the port will unlock if the car is fully charged even if the car doors are locked
RE: make a video...
sure, and thanks for your help, but it goes like this.
- walk up to the locked car.
- charge cable has been removed by someone else
- adapter is locked
- select unlock charge port on phone- adapter is still locked
- unlock car - adapter is still locked.
- any other action in any sequence - adapter is still locked.
- open trunk and pull release cable - remove adapter.
sure, and thanks for your help, but it goes like this.
- walk up to the locked car.
- charge cable has been removed by someone else
- adapter is locked
- select unlock charge port on phone- adapter is still locked
- unlock car - adapter is still locked.
- any other action in any sequence - adapter is still locked.
- open trunk and pull release cable - remove adapter.
JeffK
Well-Known Member
That's likely exactly what it is since it was fully charged and that makes sense to unlock the port when the area is warm.
eprosenx
Active Member
Some have reported that the behavior is temperature dependent. So it unlocks after charging only if cold out.
I personally think this is a hardware defect (getting frozen) that they have worked around in software.
Now your UMC or J1772 adapter can be stolen after charging if it is cold out. This is not cool (especially since Tesla has not warned users about this after the firmware change).
This ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
My wife likes to pop the door open to make sure the car stays unlocked just in case she gets distracted before she can pull the plug.
I just tested this on my own car but had a different experience.
- Unplugged the j1772 and left adapter in port.
- saw the car close the port but when it touched the adapter, it opened back up after a few seconds.
- pressed the unlock charge port on my android Tesla app
- heard the lock release and pulled the adapter straight out
I open the trunk since that's where I store the adapter. Even though the mirrors dont unfold, the charge port unlocks properly.
First deliveries were in July of '17, so there is NO March 2017 Model 3. And if MR means Medium Range, those didn't start until 2018, so there is NO December 2017 Model 3 MR
I assume you guys were talking 2018?
-Randy
I assume you guys were talking 2018?
-Randy
of course. Mine was actually Dec 17, 2018. I understood what Skidmark meant.
So... today I turned off auto lock on leave before I put in the j1772. I came back and someone had already plugged me in and then later unplugged me (car was charged). I confirmed the doors were not locked, but the j1772 was locked. no problem. i used the app to unlock the port and voila the plug pulled out. Bottom line, if the doors were never locked, it worked fine.
So... today I turned off auto lock on leave before I put in the j1772. I came back and someone had already plugged me in and then later unplugged me (car was charged). I confirmed the doors were not locked, but the j1772 was locked. no problem. i used the app to unlock the port and voila the plug pulled out. Bottom line, if the doors were never locked, it worked fine.
Reddy Kilowatt
Active Member
It’s physically not restricted by the latch. The adapter comes off the car but won’t release from the Volta charger.
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srs5694
Active Member
I've noted one or two instances when the plug was a very snug fit and therefore took more force than usual to remove. If you're certain the latch is not engaged, then I'd pull as hard as possible. If necessary, enlist help from another person and/or find something rubbery to improve your grip.
Reddy Kilowatt
Active Member
Reddy Kilowatt
Active Member
Reddy Kilowatt
Active Member
Volta came to the site and got my adapter off. it was spot welded to there handle. The adapter is ruined.
I actually don't drive the 3 that much. It seems to be more refined than the S, given what Tesla has learned over the years. AC is superior in the 3, not as many software bugs in the 3 either. The seats in the 3 are more comfortable. My sons who do drive both, strongly prefer the 3 over the S. They think the S's engineering is dated which give weight to the argument that the refresh of the S is overdue. The S is faster and has a much better premium sound system, styling and overall appearance. More storage room also. With that I prefer the S over the 3. I had bought the 3 orginaly and quickly gave it to my son.
I actually don't drive the 3 that much. It seems to be more refined than the S, given what Tesla has learned over the years. AC is superior in the 3, not as many software bugs in the 3 either. The seats in the 3 are more comfortable. My sons who do drive both, strongly prefer the 3 over the S. They think the S's engineering is dated which give weight to the argument that the refresh of the S is overdue. The S is faster and has a much better premium sound system, styling and overall appearance. More storage room also. With that I prefer the S over the 3. I had bought the 3 orginaly and quickly gave it to my son.
