Volkswagen Mechanical Damage to Tethered Charging Cable

VW wallbox cable insulation shows cracks, cuts, or severe kinks; charging may still work but feels unsafe.

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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

Cable run over by vehicle, UV degradation from sunlight, Repeated sharp bending near plug or wallbox, Animal chewing

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Do not use a damaged charging cable. Exposed conductors can cause shock or fire.

  • Stop using immediately: Switch off the VW wallbox breaker and do not plug the cable into any vehicle.
  • Inspect damage: Note the location and extent of cracks or cuts for the technician.
  • Do not tape over: Electrical tape is not an acceptable repair for EV charging cables.

The tethered cable assembly must be replaced as a complete unit with an original Volkswagen cable. This requires opening the wallbox and should be done by a qualified EVSE technician.

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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

VW wallbox tethered Type 2 cable
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