This is general guidance based on the ChargeX MREC standard. Actual charger behavior varies by manufacturer and firmware version. Always follow on-screen instructions and contact the charging network if you are unsure.
Critical
The ABB charger detected a ground fault and stopped charging for safety. This is a protective shutdown. The fault could be in the charger, the cable, or the vehicle.
What to do
- Do not attempt to restart charging on this unit
- Unplug the connector and move to a different charger
- Report the fault to the charging network with the charger ID
- If this happens on multiple chargers, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer
Who's responsible?
- This is likely a charger hardware issue
- This may be a vehicle issue
Technical details
- Error code
- ABB_GroundFaultDetected
- Category
- Safety
- Classification
- safety
- Source
- ChargeX MREC Standard (2023)
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