JuiceBox
Component Overheating / Electrical Burn
Charger emits a burning smell or visible smoke from the enclosure or cable.
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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
Shorted component on main control board, Severely loose terminal causing arcing, Internal cable insulation failure, Overloaded or miswired branch circuit
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Immediately turn off power at the breaker. Do not touch the charger or cable until they have cooled. If fire is present, call emergency services.
- Do not re-energize: Do not turn the breaker back on until the charger has been fully inspected and repaired.
- Visual inspection (after cooling): Open the unit and look for burned components, melted plastic, or charred wiring. Identify the source area.
- Replace damaged parts: Replace any burned wiring, terminal blocks, contactors, or the entire main control board as needed.
- Check branch circuit: Have an electrician verify that the breaker and wiring are correctly sized and that there are no wiring faults in the circuit.
- Professional evaluation: Due to the severity, a qualified technician should evaluate the charger before it is returned to service.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Main Control Board
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