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VW e-up! charge LED blinking yellow
Stefan Helander

VW e-up! not charging – charge LED blinking yellow

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I had a problem where my VW e-up! wouldn’t charge from time to time. The LED by the charger inlet was blinking yellow indicating “Parking lock not engaged”. Of course I had checked that the parking break was applied and gear shifter in P position.

It turns out that also the steering wheel must be locked. So, after driving, before turning the ignition off I do:

  1. Put the gear lever to P position
  2. Apply the parking break
  3. Turn off the ignition and remove the key
  4. Turn the steering wheel slightly until it locks

Now apply charger cable and verify that the charger LED turns green after a while (or blinking green if a timed charge is active).

When the cover is removed use a 10 mm wrench to adjust the brake to the desired tensions. Install the cover in the reverse order as described above.
Stefan Helander

VW e-up parking break adjustment

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Adjusting the parking break on VW e-up is quite easy. It requires a couple of screwdrivers and a 10 mm wrench.

In the bottom of the rear cup holder, use a little flat screwdriver to remove the screw cover.

Find the screw covered by a cup in the bottom of the rear cup holder.
Find the screw covered by a cup in the bottom of the rear cup holder.
Use a small flat screw driver to remove the cap.
Use a small flat screw driver to remove the screw cover.
Remove the torx screw, lift the console a little and push it forward to remove it.
Remove the torx screw, lift the console a little and push it forward to remove it.
When the cover is removed use a 10 mm wrench to adjust the brake to the desired tensions. Install the cover in the reverse order as described above.
Use a 10 mm wrench to adjust the parking break to the desired tension. Reassemble everyting in reverse order.