DC Charging Issue

[chl]

I recall reading some owner had to resort to the manual release and then later had their charge port replaced under warranty I think?

This is what a search said, but if it is wrong, someone will surely let me know:

open the front trunk (frunk),
remove the driver-side inner compartment or fender cover panel,
locate the emergency pull cord or orange release tab near the driver-side wheel well apron to mechanically retract the lock
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Step-by-Instructions

• • Ensure the vehicle is fully powered down and unlocked.
  • Open the front trunk and remove the luggage compartment cover or plastic trim panel on the driver's side nearest the charge port area (you may need a trim tool or flathead screwdriver to pop clips).
  • Look inside the fender cavity with a flashlight to find the manual release cord, loop, or orange/yellow pull tab.
  • Pull the cord or tab firmly straight back toward the rear of the truck to disengage the internal locking pin.
  • While maintaining tension on the emergency cord, use your other hand to pull the charging coupler straight out of the port.
  • Re-secure the pull cord and snap the plastic access panel back into place when finished.

• As discussed by a consensus on REDDIT, users note that stubborn DC fast-charger plugs may occasionally require you to gently push the handle further into the port or wiggle the latch while pulling the mechanical release tab under the hood

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[chl]

https://www.f150lightningforum.com/forum/threads/manual-charge-port-unlock.10914/

 

[hughestr]

Getting this thread BACK ON TRACK................

Hugh, did you also unlock the truck as Rick suggested?

If so, the interference pin might be sticking, as CHL points out there is a manual release you could use to see if it will release charging handle..

The truck does this while I am there with the keys and the truck unlocked. The other issue that is happening is the sawtooth looking charging profile which the charging rate is jumping up and down.

 

[TaxmanHog]

The truck does this while I am there with the keys and the truck unlocked.

The other issue that is happening is the sawtooth looking charging profile which the charging rate is jumping up and down.

Some folks have said this saw tooth might be thermal conditions causing intermittent throttling.

I haven't used a DCFC that had a detailed display like you're showing, but have used a OBD2 reader a few times while charging, I'll pay closer attention to what my truck does if the same cycling occurs or if it's mostly a flat or slow regression to lower rates as the battery SOC increases.

 

[TaxmanHog]

I've edited this thread to get all the tangential discussions out of the way.

We're back to focusing on the locking pin behaviour during/after a DCFC.

The charging session is complete and the OP is having issues disengaging the adapter, with suspicion that the port is hanging up on the interlock or other issues are causing the connector to "stick" .

As well as the saw tooth charging performance.

 

[hughestr]

Appreciate the help guys!

 

[MountainAlive]

Linking this thread to the other thread about SSM 55080
https://www.f150lightningforum.com/...g-may-stop-charging-on-dc-fast-charger.39388/

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