E18
Leviton Safety Lockout After Repeated Faults

Charger indicates E18 or a lockout due to repeated ground fault or overcurrent events; unit will not reset normally.

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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

Multiple unresolved ground faults, Persistent overcurrent conditions, Firmware safety lockout, Internal memory flag not clearing

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Do not repeatedly reset without addressing underlying faults. Turn OFF power at the breaker before any internal inspection.

Steps:

  • 1. Review history: Note any previous error codes (E01, E02, etc.) that occurred before E18. Those root causes must be corrected first.
  • 2. Full power reset: Turn the breaker OFF for at least 10 minutes to allow internal capacitors and memory to discharge. Then restore power and check status.
  • 3. Factory reset: If supported, perform a factory reset via front panel or app following Leviton instructions.
  • 4. Correct underlying issues: Inspect cable, connector, wiring, and breaker sizing as appropriate for the original faults.
  • 5. Persistent lockout: If E18 remains after correcting all known issues and performing resets, the control board’s safety logic may be latched or damaged and the board will likely need replacement.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Leviton EVSE Main Control Board
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