"Plug" running hot....?

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by samsdad, Dec 25, 2013.

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  1. retired4999

    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    Yeah!
    I am at coffee -17 below going to -0 below for high today keep warm!
     
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  2. bisco

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    16 here, 6-12" coming tonight, the vortex is back!:eek: (thanks for getting us back on track):p
     
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    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    And it is going to stay for awhile! Enjoy!!!!! :D
     
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    15 here and snowing I use ICE this am, heat and defrost!
     
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    good move. i'm heading out with my wife, heat is not an option.;)
     
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    Be safe and warm!
     
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    thanks! just made it home. slippery with a few inches and coming down hard. 9 degrees, creep and crawl. kept the cabin toasty warm for my bride.:) 23 miles, 61mpg.
     
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    Good Job!
     
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    In another thread, someone had a pin fall out of the plug. I suspect that was due to a bad connection in the receptacle, causing it to overheat, and the solder and the plastic to melt.

    The receptacle may have seemed fine under lighter and intermittent loads, but hybrid charging is a prolonged, high-current load. Heat can build up, causing damage and even posing a fire risk.

    Get your wiring checked out by a qualified electrician.
     
    #109 GregP507, Apr 11, 2014
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