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Having trouble removing my chargers from the port of my kona ev

Discussion in 'Hyundai Kona Electric' started by Juliekona, Feb 9, 2021.

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  1. Feb 9, 2021 #1
    Juliekona

    Juliekona New Member

    Been over a week that I bought a kona ev. Have been having trouble to remove my charging cable from the port even when all doors are unlocked. Been pressing down the button and trying to pull however no luck. Been having to open the hood and release the knob to remove the cable. Any thoughts?
     
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  2. Feb 9, 2021 #2
    Genevamech

    Genevamech Active Member

    Is the vehicle actively charging?

    I've found that when you use the keyfob button to unlock the car, there is a brief window (maybe 5 seconds) where the charging cable unlatches and can be removed, if charging is active. Otherwise, unlocking the car should make the ring light go white and the connector to be unlocked.
     
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  3. Feb 9, 2021 #3
    GeorgeS

    GeorgeS Active Member

    Salem, Oregon
    Make sure the auto release button is in the right position to release when charged. "if the vehicle is in the charging connector AUTO mode, the charging connector automatically unlocks from the charging port when charging is completed." I sometimes turn the car on and reduce the charge level to trick the car into releasing the handle. Generally the fob works also.
     
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  4. Feb 9, 2021 #4
    KiwiME

    KiwiME Well-Known Member

    New Zealand '2019' EU, heat pump, pink coolant
    JuliaKona, if charging is ongoing (or completed but the Auto button is in the off state) you need to request a door unlock by any means, including by using the key fob. That gives you around 15 seconds to remove the plug.
     
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  5. Feb 9, 2021 #5
    electriceddy

    electriceddy Moderator Staff Member

    Nanaimo BC, 2021 Kona Ultimate Built Sept 2020
    There has been the odd occasion where I have had to cycle the lock/unlock function more than once to get it to release. Not sure why, but it has never taken 3 times:rolleyes:
     

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  6. Feb 10, 2021 #6
    lars2885

    lars2885 Member

    Victoria, BC
    My 2019 will not release the charger cable if I unlock using the button on the door. I have to use the keyfob.
     
  7. Feb 10, 2021 #7
    KiwiME

    KiwiME Well-Known Member

    New Zealand '2019' EU, heat pump, pink coolant
    I just tested mine again and it does pause charging and release the plug with a press to unlock at the exterior door handle button.
     

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