Tesla
Stray Voltage / Grounding Issue
User receives mild shock or tingling when touching vehicle body while connected to Wall Connector
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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
Improper bonding of service neutral and ground, Open or high‑resistance equipment ground, Faulty ground connection at Wall Connector, Leakage current from other equipment
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: This is a serious safety concern. Stop using the charger immediately and turn off the breaker.
- De‑energize: Turn off the Wall Connector breaker and avoid touching the vehicle and charger until inspected.
- Check grounding: Have a licensed electrician verify the integrity of the equipment grounding conductor from the panel to the Wall Connector and the main bonding jumper at the service.
- Test for stray voltage: A professional should measure voltage between vehicle body, ground, and neutral to identify sources of stray voltage.
- Inspect other equipment: Sometimes other faulty appliances can introduce stray voltage onto the grounding system; inspect and correct as needed.
- Do not use until resolved: Only resume charging once a qualified professional confirms grounding is correct and safe.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Wall Connector grounding conductor and main service bonding
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