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Problems and Solutions Guide
Vehicle was running but
Loose wire or loose connectors
Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the motor
suddenly stopped
harness connector is plugged into the battery, and that
there are no loose wires around the motors.
Tripped thermal fuse
Each Power Wheels
®
12 volt battery has a built-in thermal
fuse. A thermal fuse may “trip” and shut down operation of
the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving
conditions too severe. The fuse will automatically reset itself
after approximately 25 seconds, allowing the vehicle to
resume normal operation. 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. Avoid severe driving up very steep hills
or running 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.
Short run time (Less than
Undercharged battery
Charge the battery. A new battery should have been
1 - 3 hours per charge)
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 wires and 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”.
Overcharged battery
Do not charge the battery longer than 30 hours. If you
suspect that your battery is damaged as a result of
overcharging, contact your local Power Wheels
®
authorized
service center. They can test your battery for you.
Battery is old and will not
Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not
accept full charge
last forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending
on vehicle use and use conditions. Replace the battery with
a new Power Wheels
®
12 volt rechargeable battery. For best
performance, do not use substitute parts.
Tripped thermal fuse
Each Power Wheels
®
12 volt battery has a built-in thermal
fuse. A thermal fuse may “trip” and shut down operation of
the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving
conditions too severe. The fuse will automatically reset itself
after approximately 25 seconds, allowing the vehicle to
resume normal operation. 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. Avoid severe driving up very steep hills
or running 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.
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