Searched through the thread and couldn't find anyone experiencing this issue, but I've had my Leaf for a few months now. I often trickle charge with the unit provided with the car in my garage. Today I went to plug in the charger and the Leaf greets me with 3 flashing lights and beeping noise for about 30 seconds. I try to remove the charger and it is stuck in place. The button you squeeze with your index finger to remove and set the charger in the car seems to be stuck half way depressed. No matter what I do I can't remove the charging unit. Barring getting a rod and try and pry it out or call roadside assistance there doesn't seem to be anything I can do. I've tried lightly pulling the charger while forcefuly pressing the button, unplugging the other end of the cord from the wall, trying to start the car (which won't work because the car senses the charger is in place, but it is not actually charging). Every time I try and do something the leaf through this flashing of lights and beeping.
Seems like the pin inside the button may be broken or an obstruction may be between the unit and the charging port. Seems kindof crazy to call roadside assistance and have the car towed for this but I don't see any other choice. It's late now and the dealer is closed and the roadside assistance number wasn't much help after hours except to offer a tow, which I don't really need now because I'm at home and still have a backup car I can use in the morning.
Anyone experience this and have a solution? Otherwise I'll call the dealer in the morning or have it towed I suppose.
Seems like the pin inside the button may be broken or an obstruction may be between the unit and the charging port. Seems kindof crazy to call roadside assistance and have the car towed for this but I don't see any other choice. It's late now and the dealer is closed and the roadside assistance number wasn't much help after hours except to offer a tow, which I don't really need now because I'm at home and still have a backup car I can use in the morning.
Anyone experience this and have a solution? Otherwise I'll call the dealer in the morning or have it towed I suppose.