VW wallbox shows E018; charging stops when scheduled or smart‑charging features are used; manual charging may still work.

Safety first: This is a control‑logic issue; no high‑voltage work is required.

• Disable schedules: In the VW wallbox app, turn off all charging schedules and smart‑charging features. Test immediate charging.
• Check date/time: Verify that the wallbox clock and time zone are correct in the app or web interface.
• Delete and recreate schedules: Remove all existing schedules, save, then create a simple new schedule and test.
• Update firmware: Apply any available firmware updates that may address scheduling bugs.

If E018 continues, the internal memory or scheduling module on the control PCB may be faulty. Contact Volkswagen support with logs from the app.