Why is the Wuling Hongguang mini charger not charging?

[Kimberly]

Reasons why the Wuling Hongguang mini charger is not charging: the car charger is not installed properly, or the cigarette lighter or car charger is damaged. The following details these two reasons: The car charger is not installed properly: The car charger must be fully inserted into the cigarette lighter socket until a "click" sound is heard, at which point the indicator light on the car charger will illuminate. The cigarette lighter or car charger is damaged: Check if the fuse at the cigarette lighter socket has blown. You can also use the original car cigarette lighter to determine if the cigarette lighter socket is functioning properly. The car must be started before charging can begin.

[ElliotAnn]

I also encountered the issue of my Wuling Hongguang Mini not charging. Last time, I found that the charger plug wasn't inserted tightly—you have to press the charging gun all the way down until you hear a click. There are quite a few problems with the charger itself, like the indicator light not turning on or flashing abnormally, which usually means it's broken. Mine suddenly stopped working after a little over a year, and later inspection revealed that the internal voltage regulator module had burned out. You should also check the power supply—sometimes regular sockets have unstable power, so try switching to a dedicated 16A air-conditioning socket. If that doesn’t work, the vehicle’s charging port might be dusty—use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol to clean the metal contacts. The last resort is to restart the vehicle: turn off the key, wait three minutes, and then power it back on, which is like refreshing the car’s system. If none of these work, don’t try to disassemble the charger yourself—high voltage is dangerous—it’s safer to just go to the 4S shop.

[LaMicah]

When researching electric vehicle charging failures, I found that the Wuling Hongguang Mini often fails to charge due to three main reasons. Hardware issues such as oxidation of the charging gun connector causing poor contact, or the high-voltage relay in the vehicle getting stuck—this is particularly common in cold weather. Software problems like the BMS (Battery Management System) misjudging the battery as fully charged and stopping the charging process, which can be resolved by restarting the vehicle's system. Also, consider the power supply environment; in older residential areas, if the voltage drops below 200 volts, charging may not work—use a voltmeter to check if the socket meets standards. Once, I kept failing to charge using an extension cord, only to later discover the wire was too thin, causing excessive voltage drop, and switching to a thicker wire solved the problem. It's advisable to always have testing tools on hand; use a multimeter to check socket voltage, which should read around 220 volts when the charger is unloaded.

[HazelRose]

Don’t panic when encountering charging issues—start with basic troubleshooting. First, check if the charger’s indicator light is on; if not, try a different wall outlet. Next, see if the charging icon appears on your vehicle’s dashboard. Inspect the metal terminals of the charging gun for blackening or oxidation—my neighbor’s car once failed to charge due to poor contact from this issue. Stop using the charger immediately if it overheats abnormally, as a short circuit inside can cause it to get hotter while charging. Pay extra attention to waterproofing the charging port during rainy seasons, as accumulated water can cause a short circuit and trigger protective power cuts. If everything seems normal but charging still fails, the vehicle’s scheduled charging feature might have been accidentally activated—try disabling it via the central control screen. If you can’t pinpoint the cause, calling Wuling’s after-sales service is far safer than attempting DIY repairs.