I can confirm that the cable used can be problematical. My adapter was recognized on the 3rd cable I tried. Thanks for the hint here as I had already tried 2 different cables but moved on to the third upon reading your recommendation.
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Setec CCS to Tesla Adapter
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softcoder
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FYI the Tesla CCS1 adapter not working so far in the US -->
Doesn’t surprise me. I still think that the charging systems on US vs ROW vehicles are different to be
Xelloss99
Member
Thanks for the link.
So the new North American cars have an ECU with a dedicated PLC transceiver.
That's good news and bad news.
First, the imported CCS adapter was tested on a 2021 SR+ yet still didn't work. If this new ECU is actually on new cars, that would mean that new cars would need a new firmware update at least.
Second, if older ECUs don't have the PLC transceiver and Tesla didn't do this in DSP software on the older ECU, the bad news is that older Model 3 will definitely need an ECU hardware retrofit. But it looks easily replaceable and probably won't be too expensive.
Since the beginning of the discussion about the passive CCS-Combo1 adapter started, I have assumed that my 2018 Model 3 would require an upgrade to that charge port ECU in order to be able to use it. I am not expecting Tesla to offer the adapter and ECU upgrade in USA until at least the start of 2022.
masotime
Member
After installing 2021.40, I just tried CCS at a nearby EA station and it failed, with the Tesla giving a status error of electric arc risk from the charger. Just a warning to those thinking about upgrading their Tesla firmware.
scottf200
Well-Known Member
Interesting as this was discussed quite a bit above and @softcoder indicated he was following up with SETEC but I don't recall hearing any outcome.
MSHampton
Member
Guess I had better not upgrade before the coming holidays as I'm traveling where there are no superchargers so I'll have to rely on the setec for power. Currently at 2021.36.8. In fact, I guess I had better run by a local (hour away) charger to make sure that it still works with this version.
FMinMI
Member
So Tesla is locking out competition so you have to buy their interface unit? And also maybe pay for new internal hardware to make their interface work (in older MS/MX)?
Not what I would call it. It sounds like they are locking out an unsafe adapter. We don't know if they would lockout the SETEC adapter if it properly followed the standard and locked the CCS cable when charging.
Reddy_KW
Member
MSHampton
Member
Same here. I'll be hosed if I can't use ccs this coming holiday because there simple are not any tesla super chargers in Eastern Oklahoma.
At least they are building one there next year.
Honestly, I worry about how crowded the little ea stations will get if there is a cheap adapter available.
masotime
Member
Last good one was 2021.32.21
EDIT: Actually I'm not sure if that is OK with the SETEC adapter - I didn't use the adapter for a while so that might not be a "good" version.
MSHampton
Member
If possible, can you update the setec to the latest firmware (1.61-1 i believe) and try again please? My closest ccs charger is an hour away. I'm just worried with the holiday trips coming up.
masotime
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