ABL Overheating / Component Degradation

ABL charger emits a noticeable plastic or burning smell during or after charging.

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

Possible Causes

Overheated connector or terminal, Failing contactor or relay, Internal wiring too close to hot components, Foreign object inside housing melting

Warning: A burning smell indicates a potential fire hazard. Switch OFF power immediately.

Steps:

Turn OFF the upstream breaker and do not use the charger until inspected.
Open the housing (qualified person) and look for discoloration, melted plastic, or burn marks on the power board, contactor, terminals, and socket.
Replace any visibly damaged components (contactor, socket module, wiring) and correct any routing issues.
After repair, perform a low‑current test charge while monitoring temperature and smell.

Professional Required 5/5

ABL power module

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