Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Basic Control
When VCM judges that the system is in a charge mode, VCM activates the F/S relay and M/C relay to allow charging operation.
Then, VCM determine the charge power based on the Li-ion battery chargeable power signal received from the Li-ion battery controller and the on-board charger chargeable power signal received from the on-board charger, and then VCM sends the maximum charge power signal to the on-board charger.
The on-board charger determines a charge power based on the maximum charge power signal and the maximum input current signal sent by the EVSE control box.
Concurrently, the on-board charger activates the normal charge relay and VCM activates the system main relay 1 and system main relay 2. Consequently Li-ion battery charge starts.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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