Electric hook up socket plug removal difficult

Fourmilecali · Apr 27, 2014

A true cali Se beginner armed with the instruction books. I have tried plugging in the connecting plug for external electrical charging. No problem. However the removal of the plug is very difficult such that it was completely stuck. I followed the instructions by pressing down the blue plastic lever and still stuck. Only after, what I would call excessive force did the plug dislodge. Is it me doing something wrong or a normal issue?

teeboy · Apr 27, 2014

It is quite stiff, I only noticed the blue lever this year so I have spent the last 12 months just pulling it out.

I don't think the lever helps much.

T

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teeboy · Apr 27, 2014

That reply sounds better if you ignore the Carry on camping inuendo!

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Alan · Apr 27, 2014

Exactly the same as mine
In the end I didn't know if the little tag should be up or down :crazy when trying to remove plug from socket.
Think I have Sussed it now,what I do is lift the the lever up and pull and wiggle at the same time.
....job done

Alan · Apr 27, 2014

......ooops did the manual actually say lever down :censor

Californiaman · Apr 27, 2014

As you push the 16v socket in, it is retained by the "lid" of the socket, clicking over a plastic tag. When you push down on the lever, it should pop the "lid" back up over the tag.

It shouldn't require lots of force. My lever was stiff to begin with but got better with use. If in doubt, just lift the lid as you pull on the socket.