How to turn off the charge timer when the radio and screen are dead

[LucyM]

Hey gang!

Does anyone have any idea on how to turn off the charge timer when the radio and screen are dead? Apologies if this seem like a basic question, but I can't guess what the charge timer is set to when the 12 volt battery is replaced. Sometimes we really need to charge, but the timer thinks it’s during our utility’s high-price hours.

I really want to know if there is a way to disable the charger timer without the control screen? or if any idea what time the car’s internal clock starts at when the 12v battery is reconnected? For example, does it reset to midnight, noon, or a specific day/time? The car is a 2016 500e

Thanks for the help!

 

[transcend2007]

If you wanna skip the timer, simply unplug it and plug it back in within 10 seconds.

 

[mistah187]

You can check when the car's clock hits reset after you mess with the 12V battery, just pop off the negative terminal for around 30 seconds, hook it back up, and from there, you can check out what date and time shows up on the clock!

 

[white ape]

If you wanna skip the timer, simply unplug it and plug it back in within 10 seconds.

Are you really sure it’s just a simple plug/unplug to turn off the charge timer? Because from what I know, messing with that timer can be tricky especially without the control screen.

 

[chardokufan]

Hey @LucyM!

Any updates on this? Were you able to sort it out?

 

[NovaNomad_]

Hey gang!

Does anyone have any idea on how to turn off the charge timer when the radio and screen are dead? Apologies if this seem like a basic question, but I can't guess what the charge timer is set to when the 12 volt battery is replaced. Sometimes we really need to charge, but the timer thinks it’s during our utility’s high-price hours.

I really want to know if there is a way to disable the charger timer without the control screen? or if any idea what time the car’s internal clock starts at when the 12v battery is reconnected? For example, does it reset to midnight, noon, or a specific day/time? The car is a 2016 500e

Thanks for the help!

Which cord are you using? Are you using the latest OEM one?

 

[LucyM]

Are you really sure it’s just a simple plug/unplug to turn off the charge timer? Because from what I know, messing with that timer can be tricky especially without the control screen.

You're right, I'm not sure if it's as simple as plug/unplug. It does seem tricky without the control screen, which is why I was trying to figure out a workaround. Do you know of any other ways to turn off the timer or reset it?

 

[LucyM]

You can check when the car's clock hits reset after you mess with the 12V battery, just pop off the negative terminal for around 30 seconds, hook it back up, and from there, you can check out what date and time shows up on the clock!

Thanks for the tip! I’ll try that and see what time the clock resets to. Appreciate it!

 

[LucyM]

Hey @LucyM!

Any updates on this? Were you able to sort it out?

I haven't fully sorted it out yet, but I have made some progress. I’ll keep you posted! Thanks for checking in!

 

[LucyM]

Which cord are you using? Are you using the latest OEM one?

I’m using the OEM cord, but I’m not sure if it’s the latest version. I’ll double-check to see if there’s a newer one available. Thanks