2016 i-MiEV CHAdeMO questionReferring back to this post earlier in this thread -
http://myimiev.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=2481&start=20#p30761"I have an exact definition of what problem is from Mitsubishi R&D it was a change on the 2016 models called a contact test. All new chargers also have this test and they don't work with the miev now. Regional manager says there is nothing he can do but if I can find old chademo chargers without this they will work. Only new chargers around here and most places so this is useless to me. He says there is no issue with the car I just can't use it with any modern chargers. Very irritating".
We never had any closure on that discussion, which generated more questions than answers.
Has anyone with a 2016 i-MiEV had a problem with CHAdeMO charging? Also, please let us know if you've successfully charged.
The reason for this post -
My friend from New Orleans who was just visiting us has been unable to get his 2016 i-MiEV to work with the Nissan-branded charger (the only CHAdeMO charger within a radius of 350 miles!). Here's what he said:
"EV Quick Charger (CHAdeMO), Nissan Motor Co., LTD., Model no. NSQC442E...Here's what I experienced: 1) I plugged my car in and pressed Start. The charger's LCD screen told me to press Stop and that I have to turn off the car and put it in park in order to charge. It already was. 2) I tried again. It showed Charge, but almost immediately indicated on the LCD screen that my car was now fully charged. 3) I tried two more times, and the result was the same as in 1) above...I had only four bars..."
FWIW, I asked my friend to go back and try again, repeatedly, and if that didn't work to then get the supplier's phone number and call them to see if they've had any i-MiEV issues. Finally, asked him to go to Mitsu and have them open up a work order to simply go on record with this problem while the car is covered under warranty.