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Indeed: type 2 is the Mennekes IEC 62196-2 Type 1: the common "1 fase" plug that to my knowledge is used for All first gen Leafs. PS. I am a bit puzzeled that you state that those is only available in the EU or UK. CArs like the BMW I3 or VOlvo PHEV use this type 2 connector as well.

Hi, I have several times found myself at a type 2 charging station, with a fixed cable and a type 2 (female) socket. My 2014 Leaf has the type 1 charge port (besides the Chademo port). At home I have a wallbox without fixed cable, just a socket. I have a connection cable type 2 male, to type...

That was indeed an interesting observation. OK. if the 12V battery powers the steering and braking system, then it's rather obvious that the 12V supply system is really a safety critical system. I'll need to rigg my car a little so I can observe the battery values during usage. Probably a...

Thanks for feedback. I have been searching around and ploughing in several threads. I have not found really clear info. When the DC/DC converter will be started it will mostly supply the 12V system with 13V. IN some cases it will start with 14.4V and than after a while go back to 13V. The...

Hi LeftieBiker I noticed in several forum threads that this issue was flagged for in 2012 MY Leafs. Not sure if it's still a problem on my model year. I like to leave the it plugged for preconditioning without having to drain the traction battery. But if that triggers this, I may need to be...

Hi, FYI: this is my first post on this forum. I would like to share some findings and find out some more info about how the 12V battery is charged. I understand that the 12V battery is basically charged by the DC/DC converter from the traction battery. That can happen both while the traction...