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PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS GUIDE
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IMPORTANT!
If you experience a problem with your vehicle, first check the Problems and Solutions Guide below. If you still experience a
problem, please contact Power Wheels
®
Consumer Relations, toll-free at
1-800-348-0751
from 9 AM to 7 PM (EST) Monday through Friday and
11 AM to 5 PM (EST) Saturday. Or, contact your local Power Wheels
®
authorized service center. For the location nearest you, please visit us
on-line at
www.powerwheels.com
, or call
1-800-348-0751
.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Vehicle does not run
Undercharged battery
Charge the battery. A new battery should have been charged for at
least 18 hours before using the vehicle for the first time. After first-
time use, recharge the battery for at least 14 hours after each use.
Never charge the battery longer than 30 hours.
Check all connectors. Make sure the charger connector is plugged
into the battery, and that the charger is plugged into the wall.
Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is “ON”.
Charger is not working
There is no sure way to tell if your charger is working unless you
have a volt meter. If you suspect there is a problem with your
charger, contact your local Power Wheels
®
authorized service
center. They can test your charger for you.
Tripped thermal fuse
The built-in thermal fuse may “trip” and shut down operation of the
vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving conditions too
severe. Once a fuse has "tripped," remove your foot from the pedal
and wait approximately 25 seconds before operating the vehicle
again. To avoid repeated automatic shutdowns, do not overload
the vehicle by exceeding the 65 lb. maximum weight capacity or
by towing anything behind the vehicle. Do not drive up hills or run
into fixed objects, which can cause the wheels to stop spinning
while power is still being supplied to the motors. If a thermal fuse
continually trips, contact your local Power Wheels
®
authorized
service center.
Loose wire or loose connectors
Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the motor harness
connector is plugged into the battery, and that there are no loose
wires around the motors.
Dead battery
If your battery is old or if you have not followed Battery Care
instructions, your battery may be dead. If you are unsure whether
or not the battery is dead, you can have it tested at your local
Power Wheels
®
authorized service center.
Electrical switch damage
The electrical switches can become corroded due to exposure to
water or moisture, or can jam due to loose dirt, sand or gravel.
Contact your local Power Wheels
®
authorized service center for
diagnosis and repair.
Motor damage
Contact your local Power Wheels
®
authorized service center for
diagnosis and repair.
Vehicle was running but
suddenly stopped
Loose wire or loose connectors
Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the motor harness
connector is plugged into the battery, and that there are no loose
wires around the motors.
Tripped thermal fuse
The built-in thermal fuse may "trip" and shut down operation of the
vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving conditions too
severe. Once a fuse has "tripped," remove your foot from the pedal
and wait approximately 25 seconds before operating the vehicle
again. To avoid repeated automatic shutdowns, do not overload
the vehicle by exceeding the 65 lb. maximum weight capacity or
by towing anything behind the vehicle. Do not drive up hills or run
into fixed objects, which can cause the wheels to stop spinning
while power is still being supplied to the motors. If a thermal fuse
continually trips, contact your local Power Wheels
®
authorized
service center.
