What to do when both fault lights flashing, indicating a power leakage on the Splitvolt Charging Cable (EVSE)

If both LEDs are blinking, it indicates the charge controller has detected a “current leakage” with the connection to the outlet, or to the car.  This is similar to what a GFCI style outlet would detect and trip, in your bathroom, or kitchen.

Current leakage means the electricity found a way to travel without going thru the wires.  This clearly poses as a safety hazard, and is why a GFCI outlet will trip, or in this case, the charge adapter will flash 2 LEDS, and not charge the EV. The charge adapter will go into this state after detecting more than 25mA of leakage current.

The leakage can be due to dampness, or even water around the cables, or a defect in the outlet, or the wiring.

The solution is usually to call a repair electrician, who can use meters and other test equipment to find the leakage. Before hiring an electrician, one can try the following steps.

1. Take the charging adapter to a different house/outlet to see if same faults occur. This will isolate the issue to house wiring or charging adapter.

2. If charging adapter was exposed to moisture. Unplug the unit, air dry it naturally or with a hair dryer to see if problem persist.