Podpoint Solo Charger Repair - £119
Specialising in the repair and service of EV charging hardware, WSMFix is happy to help get your Pod Point Solo 3 working again. I regularly fix these circuit boards via mail-in or local drop-off near Marine Lake in Weston-super-Mare. I can often offer a same-day turnaround to get you back on the road quickly. This service is cheaper than Podpoint's call-out fee and they will only tell you that you need to buy a replacement PCB.
EV Charger board repair - No Fix, No Fee. Book in via my contact system, send me the PCB and only pay when it is fixed.
Common Pod Point Solo 3 Faults
The Solo 3 is a robust charger, but like all power electronics, it has common failure points that I can address at the component level. Take a look below for the most common symptoms.
Charger Has No Power / Dead LED
By far the most common issue. The unit appears completely "dead" with no lights showing on the front. This is usually caused by a failure in the internal power supply section of the PCB. I can rebuild this section to restore power to the logic board without needing to replace the entire unit.
Relay & Contactor Problems
This often shows as a red fault light or an error message in the Pod Point app. You might hear the internal relay clicking repeatedly or not clicking at all when the car is plugged in. This is a critical safety component that I can test and replace to ensure safe charging.
Physical Terminal Damage
I frequently see boards where the power connectors or current sensors have been ripped off the board, often due to tension during installation or accidental damage. These can be professionally resoldered or replaced to restore a solid, safe electrical connection.
Failed Handshake / "No Charge"
If your car detects the cable but won't start the charging process, it often points to a fault in the Pilot signal circuit. I use a custom-built test rig to simulate a vehicle connection and verify the signal is correct before sending the board back.
How the Process Works
I have streamlined the mail-in process to be as quick and easy as possible:
- Get in Touch: Message me to discuss the symptoms and book in.
- Diagnostic: Pack the board well, and send it to me (or drop it off).
- The Fix: I will repair the board and verify it on my dedicated test rig.
- Return: I will invoice you for the repair and ship the board back via tracked delivery.
About
I have nearly 40 years of experience in electronics and electrical engineering. When not working on domestic items, I work in the entertainment industry maintaining and repairing specialist lighting and sound equipment for concerts and other shows. I specialise in fixing things at component level, meaning diagnosis and replacement of individual faulty parts on a printed cicuit board (PCB). Often working without schematics, I trace faults using a range of diagnostic techniques and use soldering and rework methods to replace all kinds of electronic components.
My main goal is to promote a repair and re-use culture and give people the opportunity to have their electronic and electrical items repaired rather than having to throw good things away. Because of this, I also volunteer as a repairer at a local Repair Cafe in Weston-Super-Mare.
Get In Touch
I don't provide a call-out service or work on large domestic items, but you can drop your circuit board or device to me in central Weston-Super-Mare, BS23. I am currently not taking Home Entertainment at the moment due my workload on other repair types. UK Mail-in service available on certain repairs - contact me!.
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