Charger says "waiting for vehicle"? Scan to understand what it needs.

The situation

You plugged in and the charger screen says it is waiting for your vehicle. Nothing is happening. No power flowing, no charging animation, just a message that makes it seem like your car is supposed to do something but is not. You are not sure if you should wait, re-plug, or check a setting in your car.

How the scanner helps

Scan the screen and the scanner explains what the charger is actually waiting for. It might be a communication handshake, your car's battery management system preparing, or an issue with the connection. The scanner tells you whether to wait a moment, re-plug, or check your car's settings.

What to do

1. 1

   Scan the 'waiting for vehicle' screen

2. 2

   Read whether the scanner identifies a normal handshake delay or a potential issue

3. 3

   If instructed, check your car is in park with charging enabled

4. 4

   Re-plug if the scanner identifies a connection problem

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