Features
- Designed for use at the Combo 2 (DC) charging inlet
- Part of the high-voltage VAS 6558 adapter family
- Intended to connect test/diagnostic equipment to the vehicle charging socket
Specifications
| Intended Test Location | Combo 2 (DC) charging inlet |
| First Application | e-up! (2014) |
| Article Number | 22100552 |
| Tool Family | VAS 6558 series (high-voltage test adapters) |
Adapter for testing the vehicle DC charging inlet using a Combo 2 (CCS) connector. Intended for diagnostic checks of the high-voltage charging interface on applicable electric vehicles.
Project Ideas
Business
Mobile EV inlet diagnostics service
Offer on‑site high‑voltage charging inlet diagnostics for fleet operators, dealerships, and private owners using the Combo 2 test adapter paired with certified test equipment. Package services as single inspections, pre‑sale checks, or recurring fleet health audits. Emphasize certified technicians and safety/compliance.
Hands‑on technician training workshops
Run paid training courses for EV service techs that include practical sessions with the Combo 2 adapter on simulated inlets and test rigs. Teach correct diagnostic workflows, fault identification, and safe handling procedures. Sell course materials and offer certification or continuing education credits.
Tool rental and shared‑service pool
Create a rental program supplying high‑voltage test adapters and complementary diagnostic equipment to independent garages and small fleets that can’t justify purchase. Offer short‑term rentals, subscription access, and on‑demand calibration/inspection to ensure safe use.
Refurbish and supply hard‑to‑find adapters
Source retired or surplus high‑voltage test adapters, perform inspection, refurbishment, and electrical safety certification, then resell them as cost‑effective replacements. Include traceability, test reports, and warranty to appeal to repair shops and OEM service centers.
Predictive maintenance & certification service
Combine inlet diagnostics performed with the adapter and a data‑logging workflow to offer subscription predictive‑maintenance reports for commercial fleets. Provide actionable recommendations, certified inspection records for compliance, and prioritized repair scheduling to reduce downtime.
Creative
Industrial‑chic lamp or ambient light
Repurpose a decommissioned Combo 2 inlet housing as a base for a low‑voltage LED lamp or ambient light. Seal or fill the high‑voltage cavities and use the rugged connector shell and latch hardware as an aesthetic, tactile element for an industrial design lamp. (Use only non‑functional or properly disabled units and low‑voltage components.)
Wall art / sculptural installation
Create a mixed‑media wall piece by mounting several retired test adapters, CCS shells, and charging cables in a grid or flowing composition. Clean and coat parts, add colored backlighting or painted panels, and label each piece with model/application info for an automotive‑tech gallery look. Maintain insulation and avoid exposing live contacts.
Educational cutaway display
Turn a retired adapter into a museum‑style cutaway or enclosed display to illustrate connector anatomy for students and customers. Mount internal components behind clear acrylic with callouts explaining pin functions and mechanical features. Use only non‑energized parts and include safety notes.
Desk organizer / cable hanger
Use the sturdy shell and retention latch as a unique desk catchall or wall hook for organizing charging cables, tools, or coats. The robust mounting ears and industrial finish make attractive, durable organizers in EV shops or maker spaces—again, using disabled units with exposed conductors blocked off.