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3 red flashes

Three red flashes — Charging stopped due to high temperature

Tesla Wall Connector · (Gen 3)

What does 3 red flashes mean?

A pattern of three red flashes means the Wall Connector has stopped charging because internal temperatures have become too high.

Common Causes

  • Sustained high ambient temperatures
  • Overheating of internal components
  • Incorrectly sized conductors or improper terminal torque

Repair Steps & Checklist

Click steps to track your progress.

  1. 1

    Ensure the Wall Connector is connected to Wi-Fi for the latest firmware.

  2. 2

    Check the faceplate and cable handle for excessive warmth.

  3. 3

    Have an electrician verify that conductors are correctly sized and terminals are torqued to specification.

  4. 4

    Install the Wall Connector in an area where the ambient temperature remains below 50°C (122°F).

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Verified technical data. Last updated: April 2026

Related Faults

1 red blinkOne red blink — Ground fault detected, charging disabled2 red blinksTwo red blinks — Ground assurance fault, high ground resistance detected3 red blinksThree red blinks — High temperature detected, charging limited or disabled
Source: Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3)
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