Fix for Nissan Leaf Pilot Fault when Charging at Commercial Stations such as Blink, EvGo, Chargepoint, etc.
This started happening to me. Leaf would charge at home but not at work which was a Blink station.
It gives you a message about a pilot fault.
Unfortunately, this requires some tiny parts and a bit of labor but it isn't that hard.
I used this fix on my own car. It's been working for at least a year.
You can buy the little kit I put together as well that makes it easier.
You're not paying for JUST for the kit, you're paying for my help if needed. :) I've made the install a little easier.
All you need is a wire cutter, stripper, and crimping tool but in a pinch you could use just a knife...but I like to do things the right way.
NO soldering involved, no wire shrink tubing, etc.
Mine looks like this tool on Ebay.
What you get:
- Diode pre-crimped in push on connectors that are marked for easier install
- Connectors to crimp to the wire on the car
- Clear Instructions with pictures making this nearly foolproof
- MY HELP if all of the above isn't enough
Disclaimer: I take NO responsibility for any of this. But many people have done it, I have done it, and even if you somehow (how did you manage?!) install the diode backwards I don't THINK it would hurt anything, it just wouldn't work...but again, you assume all liability.
Benefits: if the diode fails later, it's a simple to remove and replace. No soldering, cutting, etc. to do that. You just get a new diode and put it in. I can send you that if ever needed FOR FREE (you pay for the stamp. :)
Click the PayPal button to buy it now. $40 shipped. Technical support included.
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