Charging cable repair

[geoffd]

My dear wife has a Nissan Leaf, which she loves. Usually she charges it at home, but recently she tried to do so at a supermarket, only to discover that the charging cable doesn't work. It doesn't work at home either. The cable was bought about 5 years ago, and I don't think we've tried to use it before.

New ones seem expensive. Does anyone know of anyone who can repair the cable? Ideally not too far from west London/Herts/Bucks.

Geoff

[Mr Pointy]

Is it a type 2 to 2 or a type 2 to 1 cable?

If you can find a local electrician who installs EV chargers he should be able to test the cable for you. You might even be able to do it yourself if you have a multimeter.

[Frimley111R]

TBH, by the time you find someone who may or may not be able to fix it it'll be easier and potentially in the long run just to buy another.

[granada203028]

My Leaf granny lead has failed a couple of times, both times the input wires break inside the unit from flexing. I never charge with anything else so it gets a lot of use typically twice a day.

I repaired it my self though I am an electronics engineer and have access to suitable workshop facilities.

[Mr Pointy]

granada203028 said:

My Leaf granny lead has failed a couple of times, both times the input wires break inside the unit from flexing. I never charge with anything else so it gets a lot of use typically twice a day.

I repaired it my self though I am an electronics engineer and have access to suitable workshop facilities.

I tried to find wiring schematics or pin connections for each cable on line but didn't have much luck. Are they simple passive cables?

[geoffd]

Thank you for all your comments. It is type 2 to type 2.

I did look inside the ends, but couldn't see anything loose. I don't think this is a DIY job, I'm a mechanical engineer not electrical.

I'll enquire with charging box installers to see if they can do anything.

Geoff