Charging problem, then SVS message, then resolved on its own

[RMoore]

I had an odd experience (for me at least) today. I drove to work, plugged into one of the chargers there as I usually do--a Tesla L2 charger with a J1772 cable (I think that's the right #), and walked into my building. I looked at the FP app and noticed it wasn't charging--it said I should check it and unplug and then plug it back in. I went back to the car and saw that the lights on the port were all red. I unplugged, waited a few seconds and plugged back in but still red and not charging. I did that a few times with the same result each time, and then unplugged and put the cable back in the EVSE. I went to start the car to move it out of the spot and got the SVS message. I then tried to shift to R but it was locked in park. I had a meeting I had to get to so went to that, then came back a few hours later and was able to start the car. No SVS message and I was able to drive it.

When I got back home I was able to charge with my ChargePoint EVSE. I did notice though that the FP app doesn't seem to show the charging rate anymore--is that new, or is it because it I told it to charge to 100% (I have it set to charge after 9PM)? The ChargePoint app shows I am charging at 10.82kW as is typical I think.

I don't have an OBD reader, but would it be helpful to see the error codes from one? I could always order one. I can't recall--is this something that can be checked by folks here if they have my VIN or do I need to hook up an OBD reader?

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[RMoore]

Addendum re FP app not showing charging rate: looks like this is an oddity of "charge to 100%" since I just plugged in, it started charging per my schedule, and it does show a charge rate of 10kW.

Would love some input on whether I need to worry about the charge fault and SVS message if things seem to be working ok now (other than failed 4.2.6 install as others have written about).

 

[Mach-Lee]

So you had a charge fault and needed to do a HV reset. Didn't work till you came back because you didn't wait long enough. See here: https://www.macheforum.com/site/thr...ng-service-vehicle-soon-while-charging.26983/

And there is a bug in FordPass where it won't show the charging power after pressing the 100% button. So that's normal.

 

[RMoore]

So you had a charge fault and needed to do a HV reset. Didn't work till you came back because you didn't wait long enough. See here: https://www.macheforum.com/site/thr...ng-service-vehicle-soon-while-charging.26983/

And there is a bug in FordPass where it won't show the charging power after pressing the 100% button. So that's normal.

Thanks, this is very helpful and reassuring. I guess I missed that thread. Looks like I went through the reset procedure just by leaving my car for a few hours. I might just avoid that particular EVSE though it is one of the few with a J1772.

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