SYMPTOMS:
POSSIBLE CAUSE:
SOLUTIONS:
Will not run in any
speed. High, Low or
Reverse when
accelerator pedal is
depressed.
Battery not properly
connected.
Install battery per instructions. Make sure blue battery plug is connected to
black vehicle system plug.
Battery low or dead.
Chargers with indicator light - Plug charger into outlet. Green light should be
on. Plug black charger plug into blue battery plug, green light should go out or
turn orange (depending on the charger) to indicate charging. Light will turn
green gradually as the battery reaches full charge.
Battery dead.
The battery life is limited. As the battery ages it will begin to loose capacity
or runtime. The overall life of the battery is maximized with proper care.
Always charge the battery after each use. Do not store the battery in a
discharged state.
Accelerator switch not
operating properly.
Check accelerator switch operation - Remove Accelerator plate from toy.
Remove the blue wire from switch, remove red wire and place it on the
terminal that had the blue wire. If vehicle runs, then accelerator switch
needs to be replaced. Order accelerator plate. Check accelerator switch wire
locations- See solution for "Accelerator switch not connected properly"
below.
Motor wire disconnected.
Motor wire check - Place vehicle in low speed. Raise rear wheels off the
ground and turn one rear wheel. The other rear wheel should turn in the
opposite direction. If other wheel does not turn, then you may have a motor
wire off. Reconnect motor wire.
Shifter wires disconnected.
Check wires on shifter connector block.
Short runtime
Vehicle has too much load.
Reduce the load on the vehicle. Too much weight, steep slopes, thick grass,
sand, etc or any combination of these conditions can overload the vehicle
causing reduced runtime.
Battery is low or near end of
life.
See solution for "Battery low or dead" above.
Battery is low.
See solution for "Battery low or dead" above.
One wheel turns but not
the other.
Vehicle is in low or reverse.
This is normal when in low speed or reverse because the wheels act like an
automotive differential. This makes turning easier. If one wheel is stalled or
stopped the other wheel gets all the power. Shift to high speed to get full
power to both wheels.
Motor wire is disconnected.
See solution for "Motor wire disconnected" above.
Shifter wire disconnected.
Check wires on shifter connector block.
Bad shifter switch.
Replace shifter switch.
Problems in either High,
Low or Reverse speeds.
High Speed is in the "lock-out"
position.
Remove the High Speed "lock-out".
Motor wire is disconnected.
See solution for "Motor wire disconnected" on reverse side.
Shifter wire disconnected.
Check wires on shifter connector block.
Bad shifter switch.
Replace shifter switch.
Vehicle stops
intermittently. Then
restarts after several
seconds.
Automatic Circuit Breaker has
tripped because of over
loading.
Reduce the load on the vehicle. Too much weight, steep slopes,
thick grass, sand, etc or any combination of these conditions can
overload the vehicle.
Circuit breaker trips
when the battery is
plugged into the black
vehicle harness.
Accelerator switch not
connected properly.
Check accelerator switch wire locations. Remove foot board by prying with a
screw-driver at its base. The wiring sequence is red, white and blue from the
front of vehicle to the back of vehicle.
Loud clicking noise heard
when toy is being used.
Gears are stripping.
Replace motor/ gearbox assembly.
Battery makes a bubbling
or sizzling noise when
charging.
Battery is being charged.
It is normal for some batteries to make some noise during charging. No
action is needed.
Wheels spin too much.
Not enough weight on rear
wheels.
Add more weight to vehicle.
Motor wire is disconnected.
See solution for "Motor wire disconnected"
Brake not working.
Accelerator switch not
connected properly.
Check accelerator switch wire locations.
See solution for "Accelerator switch not connected properly" above.
Bad accelerator switch
Replace accelerator plate.
12 VOLT TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
13