Service continues to be the least satisfying aspect of ownership. I am on my second local dealership and in both instances, staff there seem to be skeptical of EVs to say the least. I have to imagine that this negative perspective on EVs affects how they treat EV customers and their vehicles...
I've had a similar experience. No rhyme or reason that I can tell.
I've since switched to the Tesla Universal Wall Connector. I haven't noticed the issue since, but I think the Tesla's solenoid is quieter, so I may not notice if it it happens.
Secondly, I'm pretty sure the vehicle causes it...
Regarding tire pressure, the sensor data in Home Assistant indicates a value about 7x higher than the PSI indicated in the Ford Pass app. The factor is not consistent, ranging from 6.8-7.0x higher.
How are you handling this?
1. Set up Home Assistant (https://www.home-assistant.io/getting-started/)
2. Install HACS
3. Install the Ford HACS Add-on
4. Connect with your Ford credentials
You can also ask ChatGPT for help.
I installed my Tesla Universal Wall Connector yesterday but the included J1772 adapter does not work.
The LED on the Tesla UWC is green when plugging into a non-Tesla vehicle. The Lightning instrument cluster shows that it is plugged in but "Charging station not detected." I tried with a Bolt...
Tesla's Wall Connector doesn't have a hardware switch. It is a software switch buried in the configuration screen when connected to the device via wifi. I'm curious how this meets NEC. Perhaps because the page isn't readily accessible by end users?
I'm using 2AWG on my FCSP. I'm swapping this out for 4 or 6 AWG for the Tesla Universal Connector.
The reason for the switch isn't to "use the whole charge window." I'm switching because I prefer the Tesla charger since the FCSP doesn't reliably charge my Tesla and I don't need 80amps of charge...
How I figure it:
I would ensure you can recharge your daily driving needs within the cheapest time of use your utility provider has.
I'm in San Diego where my cheapest charge period is midnight to 6a. This provides me 6 hours to charge each day. If I'm driving no more than 60 miles each...