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    RBS light Alarm

    Thanks forum friends! Not sure if the dealer is trying to hide a defect or if there is a problem with the charger. Will post any updates here.
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    RBS light Alarm

    If you guys/gals have any keywords I can ask for from the dealership to get substantiation I can go get it so the more technically inclined among you can decipher.
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    RBS light Alarm

    The dealer said I likely opened the door while it was being charged at this specific charger, which caused the battery to go into protective mode. The dealer says they have to deal directly with Mitsu to test the vehicle, and that Mitsu was able to reproduce the warning codes using this charger...
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    RBS light Alarm

    After having my RBS and Turtle Mode lights on after charging at this type of station (https://www.chargepoint.com/files/datasheets/ds-cpe200.pdf ) twice, Mitsubishi has determined that there is a negative interaction between the iMiev and this CHAdeMO station.
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    RBS light Alarm

    -------------------------------------------------------- Question 1- I've driven the vehicle about 2 months before any technical problems. I drive like an old lady, and put about 1500 miles on it. Question 2- They told me they had to wait for the testing equipment to be shipped in, and that...
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    RBS light Alarm

    Thank you, this is a very helpful thread. Unfortunately, the problem occurred again yesterday! This time I simply turned it on and all the lights came on. I am sending pictures from the first incident and video from the second to the link provided earlier. Thank you for any insight, I am...
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    RBS light Alarm

    Sequence of events- 1) Level 3 charge for 10 minutes 2) After disconnecting pulled into traffic and put pedal to the floor to keep up with it, maybe 2 minutes after fast charge. It wasn't hot outside, maybe 80 degrees. The dealership said they weren't sure why it happened, but described a...
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    RBS light Alarm

    Yes. I just got mine back from the dealer after 3 weeks. Apparently quick charging then stepping on the accelerator too hard soon after can cause the RBS to fail and turtle mode to engage.
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    Finally . . . nice words from the mainstream media

    Tons of 2016s here in Austin. I am not affiliated with the dealership, I just love this car. Don't pay MSRP
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    New I-MiEV's --- Maybe, maybe not

    I bought a 2016 three months ago. Love it. I'm in Austin Texas
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