worm
Member
Hi everyone,
My electric motor unit warning light illuminated when I started my 2012 iMiev this afternoon (90,000 km). The 12V starter battery charging light also illuminates. Both lights come on about 2 seconds after the "READY" light and sound. I can put the car in drive and reverse, and it moves, but sounds different from the normal sound--slower and quieter.
We plugged in the car at 8 bars this morning. When I started it, it showed a charge of 11 bars, so it must have stopped charging mid-charge. Now when I try to charge, the "whoosh" sound starts but is cut short, then charging stops after 1 second and the electric motor vehicle warning light lights up.
Browsing the forum, I've learned that the 12V might be part of the problem--it is the original 12V. But the dome lights still turn on bright without the key, and the radio turns on in ACC mode, and the car is able to start, so it seems like the 12V is still functioning. Can you recommend any troubleshooting steps that I can take myself, or should I have it towed to the dealer? Should I replace the 12V myself before dealing with the dealer? I do have a battery tender and could attach it the 12V--I haven't tried that yet.
Thanks for your help.
Jeremy
British Columbia, Canada
My electric motor unit warning light illuminated when I started my 2012 iMiev this afternoon (90,000 km). The 12V starter battery charging light also illuminates. Both lights come on about 2 seconds after the "READY" light and sound. I can put the car in drive and reverse, and it moves, but sounds different from the normal sound--slower and quieter.
We plugged in the car at 8 bars this morning. When I started it, it showed a charge of 11 bars, so it must have stopped charging mid-charge. Now when I try to charge, the "whoosh" sound starts but is cut short, then charging stops after 1 second and the electric motor vehicle warning light lights up.
Browsing the forum, I've learned that the 12V might be part of the problem--it is the original 12V. But the dome lights still turn on bright without the key, and the radio turns on in ACC mode, and the car is able to start, so it seems like the 12V is still functioning. Can you recommend any troubleshooting steps that I can take myself, or should I have it towed to the dealer? Should I replace the 12V myself before dealing with the dealer? I do have a battery tender and could attach it the 12V--I haven't tried that yet.
Thanks for your help.
Jeremy
British Columbia, Canada