BMW i3 CCS/charge port controller

[tom91]

shortening the comm wiring was the only change that allowed you to charge?

if you run OEM wiring this should not be the issue.

[m.art.y]

I have a year 2020 LIM. So far I only wanted to get AC charging working but it would not enter into AC charge mode in message 0x3B4. In fact it detects Proximity immediatelly but all other bytes remain unchanged. I have original i3 charging socket with Kuster lock. The lock only shows ~1k between pin 2 and 3 if it's locked or unlocked. I understand 11k resistor is inside the lock motor housing or does it have to be external? The LIM does not lock the socket and does not even seem to try it. I keep the charger door feedback signal connected to ground. I have HV sense board connected but not connected HV to it yet. Anybody has any ideas? Does there have to be any sequence or what other signals are reguired for AC charging? Any help appreciated.

[asavage]

The image supplied by @Raine in the Wiki shows the 1k/10k lock state resistors as internal to the i3's charge port. I've sold my i3 charge inlet; can someone verify this?

[tom91]

The lock motor has 1K at full out and full in position.

It has 11K at at the locked position. Which can only be achieved if a plug is inserted as it will stop the over travel.

Do you see CP values populate on the CAN bus? This should happen before it even tries to lock.

Note the lockmotors are known weaknesses in the BMW I3.

[m.art.y]

Do you see CP values populate on the CAN bus? This should happen before it even tries to lock.

No I don't see those whatever I do, and it does not try to lock. 0x3B4 shows fc_voltage as 510v although I have voltage sense board connected (with no HV) which shows ~1.3v on the output. I haven't yet connected contactors or LEDs as I only wanted to AC charge first. Also cp_lock status does not change no matter if I connect 1k or 11k. Ever seen this? Log attached. It is a year 2020 LIM.