Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Sometimes the vehicle doesn’t
Loose wire or loose connectors
Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the battery connector
run, but other times it does
is tightly plugged into the motor harness connector, and that
there are no loose wires around the motors.
Motor or electrical switch damage
Contact Power Wheels
®
Consumer Relations.
When the foot pedal is pressed,
Loose wire or loose connectors
Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the battery connector
the vehicle won’t run
is tightly plugged into the motor harness connector, and that
without a push
there are no loose wires around the motors.
“Dead Spot” on motor
Contact Power Wheels
®
Consumer Relations.
Vehicle constantly blows fuses
Wrong type of fuse used
Your vehicle requires a Power Wheels
®
25 amp fuse in the
battery. Make sure the Power Wheels
®
25 amp fuse is properly
installed. Do not substitute parts.
Child is switching between FORWARD
Teach your child to stop the vehicle before switching between
and REVERSE without stopping.
FORWARD and REVERSE.
Loud clacking or grinding
Broken gears
Contact Power Wheels
®
Consumer Relations.
noise from motor-gearbox
Charger gets warm during use
It is normal for some chargers to get
No action required.
warm during use and is not reason
for concern. Some chargers do not
If your charger does not get warm during
get warm during use.
use, it does not mean that it is not working properly.
Battery makes a sizzling or
It is normal for some batteries to
No action required.
gurgling noise when charging
make noise and swell slightly while
charging and is not reason for
If your battery does not make noise or swell slightly
concern. Some batteries do not
during charging, it does not mean that it is
make noise or swell while charging.
not accepting the charge.
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Problems and Solutions Guide
If, after reviewing the Problems and Solutions Guide, the vehicle still fails to operate, please contact Power Wheels Consumer Relations.
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