{"id":3113,"date":"2022-07-10T11:22:52","date_gmt":"2022-07-10T10:22:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monta.com\/uk\/?post_type=help-center&#038;p=3113"},"modified":"2024-02-29T19:20:12","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T18:20:12","slug":"public-charge-point-troubleshooting","status":"publish","type":"help-center","link":"https:\/\/monta.com\/en\/help-center\/public-charge-point-troubleshooting\/","title":{"rendered":"Public charging troubleshooting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can&#8217;t start charging via Monta Charge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Check that the cable is plugged in<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the car cable is not securely plugged in, then the charge cannot start. If that is the case, you will see a message saying<strong> &#8220;Your cable was not plugged in&#8221;<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Wait for the charge to start<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you start a charge on Monta Charge, <strong>you need to wait a minimum of 30 seconds<\/strong> for the charge to start. Our system is sending Start signals to the charge point in intervals, until it either starts the session, or fails the charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Check if your car is actually charging<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See on the car computer if the car is already charging, even if Monta Charge has not updated into a charging state yet. Check the indicator light, located next to the car plug, to see if it has registered the start of a charge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Try to start the charge in Monta Charge first and then plug in your car<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to start the charge in Monta Charge before plugging in your car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Set up the charging session in Monta Charge and swipe Charge now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: Plug the cable in your car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can&#8217;t start charging via charge key<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Make sure that you have enough funds in your Wallet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not have enough funds in the Monta Wallet to cover the charge, you will not be able to start charging. Here is how you can refill your <a href=\"https:\/\/monta.com\/uk\/help-center\/set-up-personal-wallet\/\" data-type=\"help-center\" data-id=\"2383\">personal Monta Wallet<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/monta.com\/uk\/help-center\/manage-team-monta\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/monta.com\/uk\/help-center\/manage-team-monta\/\">Team&#8217;s Monta Wallet<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Make sure the charge point can read charge keys<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all charge points are able to start a charge via RFID tag. If you are not sure if the charge point supports charge keys, you can check that via the Monta Charge -> Map. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to find the charge point on the map and see if has the label <strong>Charge key<\/strong>. Alternatively, you can try initiating a charge via Monta Charge or see if there is a QR sticker you can scan to start charging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> For more charge key troubleshooting tips, <a href=\"https:\/\/monta.com\/uk\/help-center\/charge-key-faq-troubleshooting\/\" data-type=\"help-center\" data-id=\"3906\">read here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Charging cable is stuck in the charge point<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your charging cable is stuck in the charge point after you are done charging, you can try the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Plug the cable back and lock\/unlock the car<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plug the cable back in your car.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure that the cable is securely plugged on both sides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lock and unlock your car &#8211; this should release the cable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unplug the cable from your car.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unplug the cable from the charge point.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Look for a service number on the charge point<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the cable is still stuck in the charge point, see if there is a service number on the charge point you can call. Monta is not locking the cable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Cable is stuck on an Easee charge point<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your cable is stuck, specifically on an Easee charge point, here is how you can manually release the cable from the charge point side:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make sure the car is disconnected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure the permanent lock is deactivated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Push the charging cable hard into the charge point.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep pressing the cable into the charge point while you use the other hand to hold the touch button on the unit. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Listen for a click sound from the charge point, which should release the cable. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other charge point models may also have a mechanical button, which would release a stuck cable. Inspect the unit to see if that is the case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Charge is not stopping after I unplugged<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Monta Charge might show &#8220;Charging&#8221; even after disconnecting your car from a public charge point. This is because we&#8217;re waiting for the charge point provider&#8217;s receipt (e.g., Clever, EON), which could take a few days, keeping the active status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will pay only for the actual kWh you have charged. Your session ends when you unplug. When we receive the receipt, your status will change to <strong>&#8220;Complete&#8221;<\/strong> automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Charge point is emitting a red light<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the charge point is emitting a red light, this means that it is malfunctioning in some way and you will not be able to charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend to<a href=\"https:\/\/monta.com\/uk\/help-center\/using-public-charge-points\/\" data-type=\"help-center\" data-id=\"1792\"> report the charge point<\/a> in Monta Charge and proceed to find a different charge point, you can charge on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Charge point is showing &#8220;Available&#8221;, when it is actually &#8220;Busy&#8221;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes there is delay in updating the status of charge point, depending on who operates it. Refresh the screen to get an updated status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The charge point is too slow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Monta doesn&#8217;t change how fast a charge point charges. There are various reasons for slower charging, which we&#8217;ll explain below. It&#8217;s a good idea to check these things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>EV capabilities:<\/strong> Your vehicle might limit the charging speed. To see the maximum speed allowed, check your car&#8217;s app or computer settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Charge Point capabilities:<\/strong> The charge point&#8217;s installation could limit speed. Ask an installer to confirm it&#8217;s set up correctly and check its software settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Load Balancing:<\/strong> Sometimes charging speed is restricted by Load Balancing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cable:<\/strong> Ensure your cable is working and not damaged. 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