E04
ABL Protective Earth (PE) Fault / Missing Ground

ABL wallbox shows E04 and refuses to charge; may occur immediately after plugging in or during self‑test.

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Safety Warning

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.

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Possible Causes

No or high‑resistance protective earth connection at supply, Loose PE terminal inside ABL charger, Corroded or broken earth conductor in supply cable, Faulty PE monitoring circuit on ABL main control board

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Danger: A missing or defective earth connection is hazardous. Do not bypass or ignore E04.

Steps for a qualified person:

  • Turn OFF power: Open the upstream breaker and verify absence of voltage.
  • Check supply wiring: In the upstream distribution board, verify that the PE conductor is correctly connected and continuous back to the main earth bar.
  • Inspect PE terminal in charger: Remove the ABL charger cover and confirm that the green/yellow PE conductor is firmly clamped in the earth terminal and that the terminal is tight to the chassis.
  • Measure earth continuity: Using an appropriate tester, measure continuity between the ABL chassis and the main earth bar. High resistance indicates a wiring fault that must be corrected.
  • Reassemble and test: After correcting any wiring issues, restore power and check if E04 clears.

If E04 persists: The internal PE monitoring circuit on the ABL main control board may be defective. Replacement of the control board should be carried out by an authorized ABL service technician.

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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

ABL main control board
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