Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Sometimes the vehicle doesn’t
Loose wire or connector
Check all wires around the motor and all connectors to
run, but other times it does
make sure they are tight.
Motor or electrical switch damage
Contact your local Power Wheels
®
Authorized Service
Center for diagnosis and repair.
When the steering wheel button
Loose wire or connector
Check all wires around the motor and all connectors
is pressed, the vehicle won’t
to make sure they are tight.
run without a push
“Dead Spot” on motor
Contact your local Power Wheels
®
Authorized Service
Center for diagnosis and repair.
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 in the battery. Do not
substitute parts.
Loud clacking or grinding
Broken gears
Contact your local Power Wheels
®
Authorized Service
noise from motor-gearbox
Center for diagnosis and repair.
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.
Bubble blower constantly runs,
Electrical connection is not correct
Remove the seat from the vehicle. Unplug the motor harness
even when vehicle is stopped
connector from the battery connector. The bubble blower
should turn off. Now, review and follow the instructions in
Assembly step 11 (page 10) and Assembly step 20
(page 12) to properly make all electrical connections.
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If, after reviewing the Problems and Solutions Guide, the vehicle still fails to operate, please contact your nearest
Authorized Service Center (see page 25) or contact Power Wheels
®
Consumer Relations toll-free at 1-800-348-0751.
Hint: For faster service when calling Consumer Relations, completely charge the battery before calling and have the
following available by the phone:
• vehicle,
• vehicle model number (see sticker on underside of vehicle body),
• vehicle production run number (see sticker on underside of vehicle body),
• Phillips screwdriver, slotted screwdriver and needle-nose pliers with plastic or rubber handles,
• an extra Power Wheels
®
25 amp fuse is helpful.
Problems and Solutions Guide
