In my BMW i3 -14 the locking mechanism for the charging socket, sometimes started to get stuck and not releasing the charging cable. This all started to occur after about 60.000 km /37.000 miles but with time it got worse and worse. After about 70.000 km It got stuck at almost every public charging place, but charging at home worked almost every time.
This video shows how i replaced the part that caused this and thus completely fixing the problem.
Of course I tried every tip and trick to prevent this, but also to get it to unlock the charging cable after it got “stuck”.
The most common tricks for getting it to unlock is:
* Locking and unlocking the car.
* Starting and stopping the charging process.
* Wiggling the connector while doing one of the above.
* Or worst case pressing the emergency cut off at the charger.
* One time I just had to wait until I had 100% charge.
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Thanks for the video!
Thank you!!! I had the same issue.
Thank you so much for making this video! My pin was sticking and I would have to physically push it back in with a key to be able to release from a charger. Eventually it stopped working which meant I would not be able to DC Fast Charge if I ever needed to do so. You video was extremely helpful in this repair and saved me time and money. I also found an article / TSB on newtis about using a file to enlarge the pin hole. I performed it at the same time. https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/i01-i3-rex-hat/repair-manuals/61-general-vehicle-electrical-system/61-12-auxiliary-cable/1VnYzAHLou
~Dude… what's the part number?~
EDIT: Nevermind, after much searching found it…
US Type 1 w/rapid charge: 61-13-6-805-424
EU Type 2 w/rapid charge: 61-13-6-805-425
Really really really good question!!!! My 2015 bmw i3 wont dc fast charge (combo) we looked at a video where this part that you ordered was the problem why it wasnt dc fast charging. For your case it locks and wont unlock but it charges. My case is it wont lock therefore it wont charge. Is that correct? Is this also a solution? Should i take it to bmw?
Great work and explanations, B. Do you know if it's a similar process for the common fuel door failure in REx models? Thinking about a self repair and this made me think could be doable. Not being a REx owner you may not know. Thanks for the effort.
hey
can i change the charging socket inlet from ccs 1 to ccs 2 in my i3?
Can this be added to evs that don't lock
Before working on the High Voltage Battery system you should disconnect it.
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/de/i01-i3-hat/repair-manuals/61-general-vehicle-electrical-system/61-25-high-voltage-accumulator-system/1VnXXU4nRR
Please use a jack stand or some wood blocks. A jack alone is not safe.