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3 red blinks

Three red blinks — High temperature detected, charging limited or disabled

Tesla Wall Connector · (Gen 3)

What does 3 red blinks mean?

The Wall Connector has detected high temperatures, causing it to reduce charging speed or stop charging altogether to protect itself.

Common Causes

  • High ambient temperatures.
  • Insufficient ventilation around the Wall Connector.
  • Incorrectly sized conductors or loose terminal connections.
  • Outdated firmware.

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Connect the Wall Connector to Wi-Fi to ensure it has the latest firmware updates.

  2. 2

    Check if the faceplate or charging handle feels excessively warm.

  3. 3

    Ensure the area around the Wall Connector is clear for ventilation.

  4. 4

    Have an electrician verify conductor sizing and torque specifications at the terminal block.

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Related Faults

1 red blinkOne red blink — Ground fault detected, charging disabled2 red blinksTwo red blinks — Ground assurance fault, high ground resistance detected3 red flashesThree red flashes — Charging stopped due to high temperature
Source: Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3)
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