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Cannot Unlock Charging Connector [10/2024 - ]: Procedure

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  1. CHECK DTC OUTPUT (HEALTH CHECK) 
    1. Enter the following menus: Health Check.
    2. Check DTCs.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      No DTCs are output A
      DTCs are output B
    3. Turn the ignition switch off.

    Result: 

    B 

    GO TO DTC CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER ASSEMBLY (WITH CHARGING PORT LID OPEN AND CHARGING CONNECTOR LOCK UNLOCKED) 
    WARNING:

    Be sure to wear insulated gloves.

    1. Check that the service plug grip is not installed.
      NOTE:

      After removing the service plug grip, do not turn the ignition switch to ON (READY), unless instructed by the appropriate service information because this may cause a malfunction.

    2. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
    3. Unlock of the doors.
    4. Open the charging port lid.
    5. Check that the charging connector lock is unlocked (lock pin is not extended).

      HINT: 

      If the charging connector lock is locked (the lock pin is extended), unlock it using the charging connector lock emergency release lever.

    6. Connect the charging cable (electric vehicle charger cable assembly), then lock the doors.
      NOTE:

      Make sure to connect the GTS before connecting the charging connector.

      HINT: 

      The charging connector lock is engaged when the doors are locked with the charging connector connected. (If the connector is not fully connected, the charging connector lock function may not operate correctly)

    7. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Plug-in Control / Data List.

      Powertrain > Plug-in Control > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Charging Connector Connect Status Voltage
      Charging Connector Lock Pin Status
      Charging Connector Lock Motor Unlock Direction Revolution Request Current
      Charging Connector Lock Motor Lock Direction Revolution Request Current
    8. Put the doors in an unlocked condition.

      HINT: 

      The charging connector is unlocked by the door unlock operation.

    9. Read the value displayed on the GTS.

      Powertrain > Plug-in Control > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Normal Condition
      Charging Connector Connect Status Voltage PISW terminal voltage used for checking electric vehicle charger cable assembly connection condition
      (PISW)      		 Charging cable (Electric vehicle charger cable assembly) connected: 0.35 to 2.02 V
      Charging cable (Electric vehicle charger cable assembly) connected and the latch release button (PI switch) engaged: 2.02 to 3.57 V
      Charging Connector Lock Pin Status Charging connector lock pin status
      (CBSW)      		 Charging connector lock pin not extended: Unlock
      Charging Connector Lock Motor Unlock Direction Revolution Request Current Output of current to operate charging connector lock motor in reverse
      (CBMN)      		 Charging connector lock motor not operated: OFF
      HINT: 
      After the doors are unlooked, it turns on for approximately 600 ms
      Charging Connector Lock Motor Lock Direction Revolution Request Current Output of current to operate charging connector lock motor forward
      (CBMP)      		 Charging connector lock motor not operated: OFF

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG
      (PISW)      		 B
      NG
      (CBSW)      		 C
      NG
      (CBMP, CBMN)      		 D
    10. Turn the ignition switch off.
    11. Disconnect the charging cable (electric vehicle charger cable assembly).
    12. Close the charging port lid.
    13. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

    Result: 

    B 

    See step  4

    Result: 

    C 

    See step  9

    Result: 

    D 

    See step  12

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  3

  3. INSPECT CABLE EV CHARGER LOCK ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSPECTION [08/2023 - ]

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    CAUSE ANALYSIS (USER / ENVIRONMENT RELATED CAUSE) 

    1. Perform cause analysis in the order of "User" and "Environment" categories as specified in the following tables.
      USER RELATED CAUSE

      Possible Cause Action to be Taken
      Attempt to unlock the charging connector with unlocked doors by using smart access system with push-button start Explain to the customer that the unlocking operation by the smart access system with push-button start is not possible while the doors are unlocked, and the charging connector also cannot be unlocked.
      1. If the charging connector is locked while the doors are unlocked, unlock the charging connector by following operations.
        • Lock the doors, and perform unlocking operation subsequently. (by using the smart access system with push-button start)
        • Unlock all doors with pressing the unlock switch. (by using wireless door lock control system)
      Charging connector lock/unlock was operated repeatedly Explain to the customer that to protect the charging connector lock motor, if the charging connector lock/unlock was operated repeatedly, operation may be temporarily prohibited.
      Charging connector lock/unlock operation was attempted after auxiliary battery was replaced or cable disconnected and connected Explain to the customer that charging connector lock/unlock operation may be prohibited after the auxiliary battery has been replaced or the cable has been disconnected and reconnected to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
      1. Operate the charging connector lock/unlock again.
      ENVIRONMENT RELATED CAUSE

      Possible Cause Action to be Taken
      Charging connector lock motor temperature high Explain to the customer that, due to the temperature of the charging connector lock motor becoming high, to protect the charging connector lock motor, charging connector lock operation was prohibited.
      1. Wait 3 minutes or more after lock/unlock operation is prohibited, then resume inspection.
      Charging connector lock cannot operate due to foreign matter, ice, etc. Explain to the customer that the charging connector cannot be locked or unlocked if foreign matter, ice, etc. are stuck on the lock pin or charging connector.
    2. Take appropriate action in accordance with the result of the cause analysis.

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE CABLE EV CHARGER LOCK ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2023 - ] 

  4. CHECK ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER ASSEMBLY (PISW TERMINAL VOLTAGE) 

    See step  4

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  6

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  5

  5. INSPECT CHARGING CABLE (ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER CABLE ASSEMBLY) (PISW) 

    See step  5

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    CAUSE ANALYSIS (USER / ENVIRONMENT RELATED CAUSE) 

    1. Perform cause analysis in the order of "User" and "Environment" categories as specified in the following tables.
      USER RELATED CAUSE

      Possible Cause Action to be Taken
      Attempt to unlock the charging connector with unlocked doors by using smart access system with push-button start Explain to the customer that the unlocking operation by the smart access system with push-button start is not possible while the doors are unlocked, and the charging connector also cannot be unlocked.
      1. If the charging connector is locked while the doors are unlocked, unlock the charging connector by following operations.
        • Lock the doors, and perform unlocking operation subsequently. (by using the smart access system with push-button start)
        • Unlock all doors with pressing the unlock switch. (by using wireless door lock control system)
      Charging connector lock/unlock was operated repeatedly Explain to the customer that to protect the charging connector lock motor, if the charging connector lock/unlock was operated repeatedly, operation may be temporarily prohibited.
      Charging connector lock/unlock operation was attempted after auxiliary battery was replaced or cable disconnected and connected Explain to the customer that charging connector lock/unlock operation may be prohibited after the auxiliary battery has been replaced or the cable has been disconnected and reconnected to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
      1. Operate the charging connector lock/unlock again.
      ENVIRONMENT RELATED CAUSE

      Possible Cause Action to be Taken
      Charging connector lock motor temperature high Explain to the customer that, due to the temperature of the charging connector lock motor becoming high, to protect the charging connector lock motor, charging connector lock operation was prohibited.
      1. Wait 3 minutes or more after lock/unlock operation is prohibited, then resume inspection.
      Charging connector lock cannot operate due to foreign matter, ice, etc. Explain to the customer that the charging connector cannot be locked or unlocked if foreign matter, ice, etc. are stuck on the lock pin or charging connector.
    2. Take appropriate action in accordance with the result of the cause analysis.

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE CHARGING CABLE (ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER CABLE ASSEMBLY) 

  6. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER ASSEMBLY - CHARGING INLET) 

    See step  6

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  7

  7. CHECK AC CHARGER INLET CABLE (BODY GROUND TERMINAL CONNECTION CONDITION) 

    See step  7

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    CONNECT SECURELY 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  8

  8. CHECK AC CHARGER INLET CABLE 

    See step  8

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE AC CHARGER INLET CABLE. Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2023 - ] 

  9. CHECK ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER ASSEMBLY (CBSW TERMINAL VOLTAGE) 

    See step  9

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  11

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  10

  10. INSPECT CABLE EV CHARGER LOCK ASSEMBLY (CHARGING CONNECTOR LOCK DETECTION SWITCH) 

    Refer to INSPECTION [08/2023 - ]

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    CAUSE ANALYSIS (USER / ENVIRONMENT RELATED CAUSE) 

    1. Perform cause analysis in the order of "User" and "Environment" categories as specified in the following tables.
      USER RELATED CAUSE

      Possible Cause Action to be Taken
      Attempt to unlock the charging connector with unlocked doors by using smart access system with push-button start Explain to the customer that the unlocking operation by the smart access system with push-button start is not possible while the doors are unlocked, and the charging connector also cannot be unlocked.
      1. If the charging connector is locked while the doors are unlocked, unlock the charging connector by following operations.
        • Lock the doors, and perform unlocking operation subsequently. (by using the smart access system with push-button start)
        • Unlock all doors with pressing the unlock switch. (by using wireless door lock control system)
      Charging connector lock/unlock was operated repeatedly Explain to the customer that to protect the charging connector lock motor, if the charging connector lock/unlock was operated repeatedly, operation may be temporarily prohibited.
      Charging connector lock/unlock operation was attempted after auxiliary battery was replaced or cable disconnected and connected Explain to the customer that charging connector lock/unlock operation may be prohibited after the auxiliary battery has been replaced or the cable has been disconnected and reconnected to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
      1. Operate the charging connector lock/unlock again.
      ENVIRONMENT RELATED CAUSE

      Possible Cause Action to be Taken
      Charging connector lock motor temperature high Explain to the customer that, due to the temperature of the charging connector lock motor becoming high, to protect the charging connector lock motor, charging connector lock operation was prohibited.
      1. Wait 3 minutes or more after lock/unlock operation is prohibited, then resume inspection.
      Charging connector lock cannot operate due to foreign matter, ice, etc. Explain to the customer that the charging connector cannot be locked or unlocked if foreign matter, ice, etc. are stuck on the lock pin or charging connector.
    2. Take appropriate action in accordance with the result of the cause analysis.

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE CABLE EV CHARGER LOCK ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2023 - ] 

  11. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER ASSEMBLY - CABLE EV CHARGER LOCK ASSEMBLY (CBSW)) 

    See step  11

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

  12. CHECK ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER ASSEMBLY (CBMP, CBMN TERMINAL VOLTAGE) 

    See step  12

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  14

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  13

  13. INSPECT CABLE EV CHARGER LOCK ASSEMBLY (CHARGING CONNECTOR LOCK RELAY) 

    Refer to INSPECTION [08/2023 - ]

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    CAUSE ANALYSIS (USER / ENVIRONMENT RELATED CAUSE) 

    1. Perform cause analysis in the order of "User" and "Environment" categories as specified in the following tables.
      USER RELATED CAUSE

      Possible Cause Action to be Taken
      Attempt to unlock the charging connector with unlocked doors by using smart access system with push-button start Explain to the customer that the unlocking operation by the smart access system with push-button start is not possible while the doors are unlocked, and the charging connector also cannot be unlocked.
      1. If the charging connector is locked while the doors are unlocked, unlock the charging connector by following operations.
        • Lock the doors, and perform unlocking operation subsequently. (by using the smart access system with push-button start)
        • Unlock all doors with pressing the unlock switch. (by using wireless door lock control system)
      Charging connector lock/unlock was operated repeatedly Explain to the customer that to protect the charging connector lock motor, if the charging connector lock/unlock was operated repeatedly, operation may be temporarily prohibited.
      Charging connector lock/unlock operation was attempted after auxiliary battery was replaced or cable disconnected and connected Explain to the customer that charging connector lock/unlock operation may be prohibited after the auxiliary battery has been replaced or the cable has been disconnected and reconnected to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
      1. Operate the charging connector lock/unlock again.
      ENVIRONMENT RELATED CAUSE

      Possible Cause Action to be Taken
      Charging connector lock motor temperature high Explain to the customer that, due to the temperature of the charging connector lock motor becoming high, to protect the charging connector lock motor, charging connector lock operation was prohibited.
      1. Wait 3 minutes or more after lock/unlock operation is prohibited, then resume inspection.
      Charging connector lock cannot operate due to foreign matter, ice, etc. Explain to the customer that the charging connector cannot be locked or unlocked if foreign matter, ice, etc. are stuck on the lock pin or charging connector.
    2. Take appropriate action in accordance with the result of the cause analysis.

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE CABLE EV CHARGER LOCK ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2023 - ] 

  14. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER ASSEMBLY - CABLE EV CHARGER LOCK ASSEMBLY (CBMP, CBMN)) 

    See step  14

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

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