Re-wiring an EV charging cable
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My cable has stopped charging the car. By moving the cable I can briefly get it to work which suggests there is a fault inside the cable which I think I have narrowed down as quite close to the connector. Therefore I am trying to cut off the piece of cable I think has an issue and re-wire it. I believe it's an RS Pro cable. I have a Mitsubishi, so it's a type 1 charger. I've managed to get to a certain point but can't see the next step to undo it, any ideas?
The orange rubber seems very firmly attached.
The orange rubber seems very firmly attached.
Looks like it might be a Duosida Type 1 plug.
Maybe this will help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLr9jniKe6Q
Main problem in reusing the plug, is how to deal with the crimps.
Maybe this will help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLr9jniKe6Q
Main problem in reusing the plug, is how to deal with the crimps.
No ideas for a name said:
Looks like it might be a Duosida Type 1 plug.
Maybe this will help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLr9jniKe6Q
Main problem in reusing the plug, is how to deal with the crimps.
That video was perfect thanks. Looks like I'd need to source new pins. At this point I start to query whether it's beyond my skillset or worth the effort!Maybe this will help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLr9jniKe6Q
Main problem in reusing the plug, is how to deal with the crimps.
Is it a tethered cable?
Plenty of secondhand ones available as people move on from Leafs and Outlanders so replace the tethered cable with a type 2. eg https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/155032678989
Simple enough to swap at the charger end if you're a competent DIYer around electrics.
Plenty of secondhand ones available as people move on from Leafs and Outlanders so replace the tethered cable with a type 2. eg https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/155032678989
Simple enough to swap at the charger end if you're a competent DIYer around electrics.
sjg said:
Is it a tethered cable?
Plenty of secondhand ones available as people move on from Leafs and Outlanders so replace the tethered cable with a type 2. eg https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/155032678989
Simple enough to swap at the charger end if you're a competent DIYer around electrics.
No, it's not tethered as I thought it be easier to replace the cable when I got a new (non type 1) car, plus thought a portable one might be useful for charging away from home. But seems actually it might have been cheaper, and still pretty easy to replace buy a tethered one. And of course I've never taken the cable away from the home.Plenty of secondhand ones available as people move on from Leafs and Outlanders so replace the tethered cable with a type 2. eg https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/155032678989
Simple enough to swap at the charger end if you're a competent DIYer around electrics.
Youu can get replacement pins here:
http://evbitz.uk/Type_1_Plug.html
Hydraulic crimps are available on ebay for reasonable prices.
Not sure its actually worth the cost of repair vs buying another tbh - especially if you dont already have a crimp tool.
http://evbitz.uk/Type_1_Plug.html
Hydraulic crimps are available on ebay for reasonable prices.
Not sure its actually worth the cost of repair vs buying another tbh - especially if you dont already have a crimp tool.
When you get the new pins you need to be very certain of a sound termination.
RS pro is a brand name, they sell all types of cable - look for more explicit identification of the right one.
Or probably best, buy a new cable. If you fluff the termination it will work but won't actually be safe for extended use.
Not meaning to be a killyoy, I admire people that look to fix rather than replace and aren't shy of a little DIY, but you need the cable assembly to be sound and tested as it's going to handle a fair bit of current for extended periods.
RS pro is a brand name, they sell all types of cable - look for more explicit identification of the right one.
Or probably best, buy a new cable. If you fluff the termination it will work but won't actually be safe for extended use.
Not meaning to be a killyoy, I admire people that look to fix rather than replace and aren't shy of a little DIY, but you need the cable assembly to be sound and tested as it's going to handle a fair bit of current for extended periods.
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