What is the reason why the Wuling Mini shows connected but not charging?
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There are three possible reasons for this situation: 1. Charger damage: The capacitor in the circuit may be damaged, or the wire connecting the charger to the battery may be broken, resulting in the charger light being on but the battery not charging. 2. Battery damage: The wire connecting the batteries in series inside the battery may be blown, or the power wire at the battery charging port may be broken. It is recommended to use a multimeter to test whether the battery's resistance is infinite. If it is, it means a wire is broken. Open the battery box and reconnect the wire. 3. Battery pack damage: Open the battery box and measure the voltage and resistance of the battery pack. Replace any abnormal ones. Or the battery needs to be awakened. Use a charger with a voltage higher than the charging voltage to charge and wake up the battery.
My Wuling Mini EV shows it's connected but won't charge during charging. I've encountered this issue before, and it's actually quite common. The most frequent reason is that the charging plug isn't inserted tightly, or the locking mechanism of the charging gun is broken, leading to poor contact—the system mistakenly thinks it's connected, but no current is flowing. It could also be that the charging station itself is faulty, such as unstable power supply or software issues. I've tried switching to another station, and it worked fine. Other reasons include a dirty vehicle charging port that needs cleaning, or the battery's protection mechanism kicking in—if the battery temperature is too high or there's a malfunction, the system will stop charging to prevent risks. It's recommended to first unplug and replug the charging gun to ensure it clicks and locks properly, then observe if the charging station's indicator lights are normal, and finally consider vehicle-related issues. Don't rush off after parking; make sure the charging progress bar is moving. Developing good habits can save a lot of trouble. There's a lot to learn about EV charging—for example, keeping the battery level between 20% and 80% can extend battery life.
