Sudden loss of traction battery power

[FreebirdUK]

I havent done a lot of investigation regarding this as I have some flu like bug and threw up when I got home (throwing up isnt the problem Im here for).
I have a pre facelift 2015 Outlander, had it for one year, only done 28000 miles, had no problems up to now.
Left on charge last night, and I had 'Charge Complete' on the dash.
I had a lot of stuff to drop off 2 miles away (all downhill), parked for about 2 hours, then drove back the two miles (all uphill).
As I approached my driveway I noticed that the engine was running, I dont use heating so it wasnt that.
Parked on the drive and there was zero electric remaining!
(Thats when I had to rush in and throw up (not due to the Mitsi problem)).

One coincidence here, and I cant really believe it has anything to do with the problem.
The warning that the service is due has been counting down over the months and its booked in for a service in 2 weeks.
But this morning the warning went down to 0 months and it displayed something to the effect that the service in due now.

I have had a quick search of the forums but have not found anything regarding this problem.

Any advice would be gratefully recieved.

Phil

 

[michael8554]

I suspect your charging ended almost as soon as it started for some reason - what range was showing when you started the journey?

 

[FreebirdUK]

Situation resoled itself after overnight charging it seems.
michael8554, I didnt notice the range when I started yesterday, I normally do but I think the service reminder was displaying over it.
I think you may be correct about the charging ending almost as soon as it started though.
One thing has come to mind, when I plugged it in the day before the trigger did not connect properly at first but then seeemed ok.
I have a Rolec charger at home which is nearly 4 years old now, its been no problem at all but it feels like the plug plastic is getting brittle after being outside so long?

 

[Regulo]

The plastic shouldn't deteriorate - it's designed to be outside, after all. It could be the wear over the years has brought the micro-switch in the plug to the limit of operation. It's an easy fix, just open it up and bend the operating arm to give a bit extra operating movement. I've done two of them, they seem to be sent out adjusted to only just operate.

 

[FreebirdUK]

Thanks very much for the info Regulo, as Im not comfortable fiddling with electrical components and its working now, I will leave it as it is. But I know what to do when the time comes.
Thanks
Phil

 

[Regulo]

This is what the inside of the plug looks like before anything's wired up.
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And this is the lever to twiddle (technical term)!
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[jaapv]

It can also be that the spring in the locking lever has weakened somewhat or the pin in the hinge has gone sticky. I need to push the latch fully home by hand to start the car charging.

 

[FreebirdUK]

Ray, thanks very much for the photos, its much apreciated. I have an electrician next door and I will ask him to have a look.
Jaapv, mines been getting like that for a while.
Stupid question alert. WD40 wont help will it or shouldnt it be sprayed anywhere near this?
Thanks
Phil

 

[jaapv]

I tried WD40 - it didn't help but did no harm.

 

[FreebirdUK]

Thanks jaapv
Phil