Charging Inlet

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CHECK THE CHARGING INLET LOCK ASSEMBLY ON THE VEHICLE .

Check operation of the charging connector.

Press in the push-lifter and check that the lock pin of the charging connector lock operates.

WARNING: Do not insert a finger or hand under the lock pin while working. There is the risk of injury resulting from being pinched by the lock pin.

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NOTE:

Lock all doors and carry the access key while working within the charging lid unlock detection area.
Check that the battery (12 V) is normal.

CHECK THE CHARGING INLET LOCK ASSEMBLY UNIT .

Visual inspection

Check that there is no foreign matter or other substance on the lock pin of the charging inlet lock assembly.

Check that there is no bending, deformation, or damage of the lock pin of the charging inlet lock assembly.

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NOTE:

If there is foreign matter on the lock pin, remove the foreign matter. If the foreign matter cannot be removed, replace the charging inlet lock assembly.
If the lock pin does not operate correctly due to bending or deformation, or if the lock pin is damaged, replace the charging inlet lock assembly.

Check lock pin operation.

Check the operating conditions of the lock pin when battery voltage is applied to the connector terminal.

CAUTION:

Complete the check within a battery connection lasting approximately 2 or 3 seconds. If voltage is applied for a longer time, there is the risk of damage to the charging inlet lock assembly.
Check the lock pin conditions before connecting battery voltage, and check the connection sequence.
- If the lock pin is locked, check the unlock operation.
- If the lock pin is unlock, check the lock operation.

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Terminal No.	Inspection conditions	Specification
10(+)-6(-)	Apply battery voltage.	Unlocked to locked
3(+)-6(-)	Apply battery voltage.	Locked to unlocked

Check the lock pin detection circuit.

Measure the resistance between connector terminals.

CAUTION: The lock pin locked to unlocked and unlocked to locked operation must be performed by operating the unlock lever.

Preparation tool:

Circuit tester

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Terminal No.	Inspection conditions	Standard
4 - 6	Locked	Less than 1 Ω
4 - 6	Unlocked	10 kΩ or more

Replace the charging inlet lock assembly if the inspection result is not within the standard value.

Check the lock power supply circuit.

Measure the resistance between connector terminals.

Preparation tool:

Circuit tester

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Terminal No.	Inspection conditions	Standard
7 - 6	When battery voltage is not applied between terminals 10 and 6	Less than 1 Ω
1 - 6	When battery voltage is not applied between terminals 3 and 6	Less than 1 Ω

Replace the charging inlet lock assembly if the inspection result is not within the standard value.