Alfen LED Indicator Control Fault

Charger’s front LED ring or status LEDs show incorrect colors or patterns compared to manual, but charging works.

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Possible Causes

Firmware bug in LED control logic, Loose LED harness connection, Failed LED segment, Incorrect configuration of status indication mode

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: LED issues are usually cosmetic but can mask real faults if not understood.

  • Step 1 – Consult manual: Verify the expected LED patterns for different states in the Alfen user manual.
  • Step 2 – Power cycle: Turn the charger off and on to see if LED behavior normalizes.
  • Step 3 – Check configuration: Some models allow different LED modes; confirm settings in the configuration tool.
  • Step 4 – Inspect LED harness: With power OFF, reseat the LED ring or status LED connectors on the PCB.
  • Step 5 – Firmware update: Update to the latest firmware if LED issues are known and addressed in release notes.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

LED Indicator Ring / Status LED Board
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