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PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
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 130 lbs. (59 kg) maximum weight capacity or by
towing anything behind the vehicle. Do not drive up
hills or run into fi xed 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
1 - 3 hours per charge)
Undercharged battery
Charge the battery. A new battery should have been
charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle
for the fi rst time. After fi rst-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 fl ow 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 accept
full charge
Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does
not 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 battery. Do not substitute parts.
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 130 lbs. (59 kg) maximum weight capacity or by
towing anything behind the vehicle. Do not drive up
hills or run into fi xed 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.
