Tesla Degraded or Damaged Charge Cable Insulation

Wall Connector cable insulation shows cracks, cuts, or severe wear

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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

UV exposure, Mechanical abrasion, Repeated bending at same point, Rodent damage

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Damaged insulation can expose live conductors. Do not use the charger.

  • Turn off power: Switch off the breaker before handling the cable.
  • Inspect entire length: Run your eyes and hands (with insulated gloves) along the cable to identify all damaged areas.
  • Do not tape over: Electrical tape is not an acceptable permanent repair for EV charging cables.
  • Replace cable/unit: The Tesla Wall Connector cable is not user‑replaceable in most models; replace the entire Wall Connector.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Tesla Wall Connector charge cable assembly
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