[Electrobob]

I'm in a bind. My car is parked against a wall nose in. The charger J1772 is stuck in the port. I have reviewed how to get the car (in an emergency) out of Park in the forum. I have also read about a volt owner who "picked the charger" to release the locking clamp. Other than being electrocuted that seems like the easiest solution.

Any help will be greatly appreciated

Electrobob

 

[Steverino]

Yes, you just need to lift the locking arm to disengage the hook.

 

[jsmay311]

Any idea why/how it's stuck?

Is the trigger button itself stuck? Or does it feel like some internal mechanism broke?

Idk what to recommend.

 

[Just_Jon]

Have you tried pulling really hard while loudly questioning the validity of its parents' marriage?

 

[DonC]

That seems like a pretty horrible situation. Unfortunately I can't think of anything other than what has been suggested. Good luck and tell us if you find it works.

 

[Steverino]

This post details how to unlock the handle from the charge port: http://gm-volt.com/forum/showthread...rvice-Bulletin-PIC-5565&p=2105257#post2105257

Here is an image of the handle latch with the handle cover removed. The latch is top left corner.

 

[Dutch]

Personally, I would contact a Volt advisor and ask them.
This would have the dual effect of notifying them of an issue, and they might have a simple answer already.

 

[Steverino]

Personally, I would contact a Volt advisor and ask them.
This would have the dual effect of notifying them of an issue, and they might have a simple answer already.

Volt Advisors can make a dealer appointment for you. They are not Volt technicians. This forum will have far better answers.

 

[jbakerjonathan]

Have you tried pulling really hard while loudly questioning the validity of its parents' marriage?

Works for me.

 

[LANMAN]

When this happened to my 2012, I pried off the plastic cover of the handle, so I could release the latch. It separates at the seam between the top and bottom halves. Then you can easily get at the mechanism that releases the latch. Lubing it up would probably allow it to work again, but I got mine replaced under warranty.