Land Rover Overheating / Insulation Breakdown

Land Rover charger enclosure or cable emits a noticeable burning smell or shows discoloration, even if charging still works.

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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

Loose high-current terminal causing arcing, Degraded insulation in output cable, Overloaded circuit beyond design current, Failing contactor with high contact resistance

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety warning: Burning smells indicate a serious hazard. Stop using the charger immediately and isolate power at the breaker.

  • 1. Do not continue charging: Unplug the vehicle and switch off the charger breaker.
  • 2. Inspect visually: After cooling, open the charger and look for charred insulation, melted plastic, or soot near terminals, contactor, and cable entries.
  • 3. Check cable: Examine the entire length of the Land Rover cable for soft spots, bulges, or discoloration. Replace if any damage is found.
  • 4. Tighten or replace terminals: Any overheated terminals should be cleaned or replaced, and screws tightened to spec.
  • 5. Replace damaged components: A technician should replace any burned contactor, terminal block, or wiring harness.
  • 6. Do not reuse until repaired: Keep the charger off until a qualified professional has completed repairs and safety checks.
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Repair Difficulty

Professional Required 5/5

Required Part

Main Power Contactor / Input-Output Terminal Block / Output Cable
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