How to change the Charge Port on a 2013 Chevrolet Volt

[@colinspiracy1813]

Nice work, I appreciate the demo and the written descriptions on each step vs explanation with talking, this flows very well for comprehension. Also, as I am a EV technician myself I have to point out that the High Voltage disconnect should always be removed/unplugged prior to unplugging ANY orange connectors; this is for technician safety, and would make a great disclaimer. (On this car, the HV disconnect is located under the removable tray under the center console/armrest). 👌🙌 Thanks for helping everyone to be more resourceful and saving all that doe! 💰

[@roblee164]

Why did you remove the wheel and fender liner? Once you remove the 4 screws and pull out the charge port. You can easily reach in through the opening to unplug it.

[@Wastemorechannel]

Well done, I will be changing the one on my 2012 soon thanks to you. Keep fixing and posting!

[@jamesnix9697]

WOW GIRL YOU ROCK!!! I am totally impressed with you and all your mechanical capabilities!!! In fact I had my oldest son over today and had him watch you at work!!! Keep it up and I will always watch and save your videos!!! I do need to change my motor mounts on my 1994 S-10 with the 4.3 vortech!!! 2 wheel drive!!!

[@bmw803]

it's nice to see good looking ladies doing this work. breaks the stereotype that pretty ones are only for heels and offices. She's a smart one for sure.

[@ricksanborn6430]

So great to find your tutorial. Have been waiting for nearly 3 months for my local dealer to get the part and claim the installation with part will run $869.00. I have been inspired. Thank you. Now I can stop polluting the air.

[@Wrenchology]

Make sure to get your HPCM2 updated to the latest calibration as well! I was able to do this on my own due to having the tools, but the dealer is able to do this as well. Good luck!

[@Tamarinera23]

Thank you for this! There are lots of videos about this, but yours is the one that describes taking the wheel well liner off. That step may or may not be necessary for this job, but for what I have to do, it seems to absolutely be necessary: I broke the little nubbin on the latch that secures the door, so need to replace the actuator cable that runs from the solenoid to the latching mechanism (what you remove and dangle as you replace the charge port). You also show how to use the two jack points to jack up the car and then put it on a stand, which will be helpful when I want to rotate my own tires, one side at a time! Thanks a bunch for this!

[@averageguy1261]

I have to do the same thing. Do we absolutely need to remove the tire?

[@Tamarinera23]

@@averageguy1261 Yeah, you'll have to, or it's very much in your way. There's another video about the best way to jack up the car, since it's so low to the ground a lot of jacks won't fit underneath: you drive half way up some ramps, then jack up in one place, and put jack stands in another place. It's annoying, but doable. Good luck!

[@Tamarinera23]

@@averageguy1261 It might be argued that to just remove the port, you don't. But the cable hooks into a mechanism just aft of the wheel, and that would be hard to get at by sticking your wrist through the charge port hole and down a foot.

[@averageguy1261]

Thanks for the info and insight!

[@backyardbeerguy9743]

Great video! The editing is excellent and you've given all of us the right amount of information to tackle this job if we need to. Thank you! (Subscribed)

[@danwat1234]

I hope you still have your Volt! My 2013 has 315K miles on it with abusive food deliveries it's a trooper!

[@Wrenchology]

It's funny you say that! I have that one and a 2012 we are repairing now! lol #voltgang

[@danwat1234]

​@@Wrenchology I noticed on mine the traction battery is getting old so below about 7 miles on the guess-o-meter there is reduced power now because of voltage sag so i simply use Hold mode to keep full performance. Hopefully Monroe Lee King will succeed in using new cells for these cars.

[@mrkkiani]

Great video, having an issue with the charge door position switch, I did not think to take off the fender liner to get to the connector.

[@mmproperties4350]

Great Video Stormy. The Volt is an Amazing car. Looking forward to EV conversions in the future

[@Wrenchology]

We are too!

[@bmw803]

@@Wrenchology Got a 2015 and it runs great. Some sensor on Hybrid module 2 acts up intermittently. It's related to that stupid battery pack coolant valve.

[@AnnoyingNewslettersPage6]

You make it look so easy 🙂 I should have looked for your video a couple of years ago when my buddy's Volt charging port went out. I don't suppose you have a video for what to do when it says Engine Not Available? After years of driving it as just a regular gas powered car, it just died one day with that message.

[@DonaldZiems]

You've probably solved the issue by now, but for the next person to run across it: Mine had that issue, the intake manifold had failed and was causing the gas engine to do all sorts of Bad Things when cold. It's apparently a common issue on the 1.6L engine that Chevy put into the Volt.

[@Stahodad]

Nice work Stormy.... EVs can be fun!

[@Carcajoo121]

Great explanatory video …any particular reason you pressed the gas cap release button at the beginning of the video ? Thanks

[@jeneaston]

that was the charge port door release. The gas door release is the one above it.

[@rorywilliams703]

This was an extremely helpful video to see how not only the charge port was installed, but also the charge port door assembly. Thanks for the great video! Where did you go to update your software?

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Thanks for the video! I have 2011 Volt and am getting a bunch of codes. I reflashed a few modules that could have been the problem but to no avail. Still trying to figure it out. Take care.

[@Wrenchology]

What kinda codes?

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

@@Wrenchology a bunch! I can clear all the codes but as soon as I put the plug in to charge the ca, the carr will not move and I get codes-P1B0C,P1B44,P1E1f,P1EBD,P1EC4,P1EBE. I have an isolation fault. Need To check high voltage cables next. Any ideas? I am all ears. been chasing this for a year.

[@cgletts]

@@TheDisgruntledMechanic replace agm battery?

[@DrakeDealer]

Have you thought about modifying the charging speed on your car? It’s apparently a mod you can do with Gen 1 Volts. Great videos as always please keep the great work. Very instructive just cool to look at stuff being taken apart. I have gen 2 😎

[@derylhunt4494]

Can you update to a ccs plug?

[@divitdean2359]

Great video Stormy !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Wrenchology]

Thank you!

[@ronfrieborn2276]

Omg. Your Awsome. I watched a couple of your videos. Nice work. What other regular maintenance do you do on your Volt. I’m getting ready to change the oil on the transmission oil. How do you clean your engine compartment? On my other vehicles I use simple, green and hose it down. On my Volt. I’m afraid to do that.

[@DavetheUberSlave]

I’d like to buy your volt. I love your video and the music.

[@nextgen3277]

Great video. I’ll request an HV pack swap video next dice we’re doing one in the next month :)

[@charllectric4842]

Master technician Stormy! :)

[@Shadow_Banned_Conservative]

Thanks for the DIY video, I plan to tackle this job myself on my Cadillac ELR this weekend if the part shows up. The part is hard to find right now, seems to be on national backorder but I was lucky to find a dealer in Arizona that had one in stock. In your case, was a faulty plug the reason for your Service High Voltage System message? I'm replacing my port because it isn't always the smoothest to plug into, probably worn a bit and I'm getting this message only after fully charging the battery to where it float charges. If I stop charging while it is tapering down to a trickle charge then I can avoid this error message most of the time. It's not a hard fault as I can clear the code and the ability to recharge again at the next plug-in. I have the loss of HV isolation fault, I believe is P0AA6, along with generic P1E00, and P1FFF isolation fault related to the battery coolant tank level, which is full. I still looking at whether the level sensor is replaceable ($25) or if I need to buy the whole tank ($90). Do you by chance know what codes your car is/was storing?

[@Wrenchology]

Oh crap, I only had one code and it wad happening when I would plug into a higher voltage charger. I have had to add some coolant but I don't have any leaks yet hopefully lol and updating the calibration seemed to help as well. Good luck!

[@Wrenchology]

Also people are saying you don't actually have to remove the wheel if you don't want to, I did it for space 👌

[@elishabenton1056]

My sister has this car. This will come in very handy. 😊

[@Wrenchology]

Thank you!

[@crazyninja2013]

Hey, I'm just wondering what kind of code the car was throwing if you remember. I have a P0CF4 code and I'm wondering if replacing the charge port will fix it. Also, did you disconnect the 12V and high voltage system when you did this. I know the service manual calls for this but ehhhh

[@dr.challis808]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!! I'd still take an old car any day of the week like a Plymouth fury, Ford galaxie, dodge charger

[@Wrenchology]

It takes all kinds!

[@dr.challis808]

@@Wrenchology Oh yeah darlin!!!!!!!!!!😜🤙🌹🆗🗝🔆🕯🎱🎲🦈💀🔥❤🔯🏁

[@jjc71546]

Could you make a video how to replace the 12V battery in this car? Love the fine videography!

[@Wrenchology]

Funny you mention it, we just talked about doing it as preventative maintenance since it's getting older!

[@portagepete1]

Did you fix the High voltage charge problem? and what was the code? thanks for the video.

[@Максим_Автодиагностика]

Thank you for the help.

[@matjazlesnjak4983]

Higorgeous. One question.... Did you need to reflash bcm2 afterwards or its all done by replacing charge port,? Greetings from Slovenija.

[@Wrenchology]

I had to refresh after replacing the part. That is how I found out my calibration needed updated as well. Cheers!

[@matjazlesnjak4983]

Can you make a video about dismantling the old one? By the gm diagram there should be two circut breakers one on each hv line 20amps and a resistor 2700 ohms between ground and a pss wire. Perhaps this item is repairable... Regards

[@vicsplace]

Nice job, so what happened to the S10? haven't seen it in a while.

[@Wrenchology]

It was sold to move to CA!

[@horacesawyer2487]

Good job. How did you diagnose the charge port was bad? Is that the only possible fault from the message 'Service High Voltage Charging System? Wait, the coolant level sensors can trigger the same message. Please chime in, anybody.

[@romanbiahun4968]

0:48 and did your error disappear after replacement ?

[@dr.k.i.5412]

I have a 2014 Volt. When/how did your charger port fail? My volt has over 71k miles and hardly needs maintenance. Thx for the videos.

[@Wrenchology]

I am on 138k and not even sure that it failed. It was setting a service HV charging message almost every time after charging & seemed loose to me. I also found my software calibration was off & my battery pack wasn't leaking so between updating the software & changing the port we are back in action!

[@dr.k.i.5412]

Thx, Stormy. It's good to know I probably have years left in my Volt. I'm considering changing the transmission fluid soon. Do you have that video?

[@Wrenchology]

Not yet! I've only had to top off after changing an axle so far

[@caitlintful]

Did you have to take the tire off side panel off? Couldn’t it be replaced with just putting your hand down in through the open port door replug in the new one push the cables back in place? Also I didn’t see you mention unplugging the high voltage battery pack in the side glove compartment aren’t we supposed to do that?

[@Wrenchology]

Some comments said you didn't have to remove the wheel, it gave me better access so I'm glad I did. I did not have to unplug the HV battery pack either.

[@Carcajoo121]

Hi , how on earth did you manage to unscrew the 4 screws they are glued tight with locktite on mine and now I stripped one of them y trying to unscrew using all my muscle 🙄

[@dmcgauley]

Do you know how 22893258 cable goes into the black box in your video?

[@derylhunt4494]

Did you upgrade the charger to a 7.6 kw? Or just replace what u have?

[@TechProGabe]

Great vid

[@Wrenchology]

Thank you!

[@stivefrechette1417]

salut tu l'as changé a cause qu'il ne rechargais plus ?

[@geniusfde]

I can't find the GM part anywhere. Backordered or maybe discontinue. Any hint?

[@placidyeti]

You have any luck getting the part? I am in the same boat today (hence watching the video)

[@geniusfde]

@@placidyeti i got from junkyard. Paid $46 cash or $75 credit.

[@placidyeti]

@@geniusfde Excellent! I just scored one in a far away junkyard. Can't wait for it to get here. I'll have my mechanic do the job since I don't have the programming thingy this lady has :)

[@geniusfde]

@@placidyeti No programming involved. Swap and play. Easy one. Sure, have someone else doing it is nice too 😉

[@koevoet7288]

Ive done this without removing the wheel, you can do everything from the charging port hole

[@88erva]

Why in the world are you going through the wheel well?

[@ryancappo]

That wasn’t nearly as bad as I thought it would have been to change out. Is that why you have a “service high voltage charging system” message?

[@Wrenchology]

I thought so at first! The port was super loose and would set a code when I disconnected after charging. I also found out my vehicles software calibration was off, so changing that and updating the software took care of my problem!

[@cautionplaysroblox]

Hey! Thanks so much for your volt videos, cause we don’t get too much of them on KZbin (: I have a couple of questions for you though! How did you find out about your calibration being off, and where did you take it to update software?

[@Wrenchology]

I have personal access to GM software to find out details like that, I also kept throwing a Service High Voltage Charging System warning on my dash. Any dealership or independent shop capable of updating software like that will be able to check for you! If you have J2534 device and want to check it yourself, you can do so after getting a subscription at acdelcotds.com 😊

[@LlonirTS]

Late to the party. Gotta replace the charge port due to unable to charge error. Did you have to disconnect the batteries before this fix?

[@jamesnix9697]

💜💜💜

[@13xdrum]

If you can...? I can do it too! 😅

[@houstonhotdog5273]

🌭

[@Wrenchology]

⚡🛠🖤

[@r.2.d.2]

You dont need to take off the tire lol

[@Wrenchology]

Helped me gain better access 🥰

[@CADutchman]

Not happy at all with your video's title using the horrible ambiguous word "change" when you meant "replace." The black titling is often obscured and not presented long enough to read. Suggest leaving the text "torque the lug nuts to 103 lbs" up for the entire time as simple blink of one's eyes would have missed that detail. Why show removal and torquing of all the lug nuts?

[@portagepete1]

She's not fat so it didn't hurt my eyes.