I have ETS question. my is 500e stuck dead

[Gangnam-Style]

Just bought a (possibly) scammed 2014 500e with a dead 12v, blinking odometer, and HV battery stuck at 47%. Replaced the 12v but nada. There are signs of life (clicking connector at charger) but no dice on charging. ETS (legend!) suggested documenting the issues, and proxy alignment seems like a must.

Question for ETS is do I still need to unplug the HV/12v for 10-20 hours before using an OBDLink SX for the reset? Or can we skip that step since we have the fancy tools?

 

[Dave_ioq]

just as you said, you already have the fancy tools, just skip that part and diagnose your vehicle for less hassle, I don't think it will have any implications on what the scanner will show you.

 

[visionOn00]

Just bought a (possibly) scammed 2014 500e with a dead 12v, blinking odometer, and HV battery stuck at 47%. Replaced the 12v but nada. There are signs of life (clicking connector at charger) but no dice on charging. ETS (legend!) suggested documenting the issues, and proxy alignment seems like a must.

Question for ETS is do I still need to unplug the HV/12v for 10-20 hours before using an OBDLink SX for the reset? Or can we skip that step since we have the fancy tools?

I hope you didn't pay a fortune for it. I am curious what was your checking and testing process before buying it...

 

[hottieChefdriver]

Dead 12v blinking odometer and stuck HV battery? Thats good you're documenting everything and proxy alignment sounds like the first step.

As for the 12v/HV disconnect, even with the fancy tools it's probably still a good idea. It's like a hard reset for the car's brain. Ten to twenty hours is a long wait but it might clear out any weird glitches before you start messing with the OBDLink.