Veloteq Owner Manual 2008 P. 11 of 15 2/18/2008
Troubleshooting Guide
Number Fault
Cause
Effect/Repair
1
Governor failure or
unable to attain maxi-
mum speed.
1. Battery voltage is too
low.
2. Governor switch connec-
tions are loose.
3. Governor spring catches
or fails.
1. Battery level insufficient, re-
charge.
2. Tighten connection after re-
checking.
3. See your dealer for spring re-
placement.
2
When power is on,
the rear wheel electric
motor does not oper-
ate.
1. Possible loose electrical
connection or PSU fuse.
2. Power failures around
switches.
3. Electrical wiring plugs
around the wheel loose or
damaged.
4. Circuit breaker has
tripped.
1. If equipped with a fuse holder
and fuse, bypass the fuse using a
crimp-type electrical crimp con-
nector. Do not replace the fuse.
2. Repair and re-wire.
3. See your dealer for inspection
and repair.
4. Reset the circuit breaker lo-
cated in the glove compartment
or top panel (SHO only)
3 Traveling
distance
inadequate after a
complete charge.
1. Tire pressure inadequate.
2. Insufficient charge level
or charger failure.
3. Excess uphill riding,
strong head winds, frequent
braking and activation,
overload.
4. The battery aging or
damaged.
1. Check tire inflation. Inflate to
correct tire pressure.
2. Insure that AC power is source
is functional; inspect battery
charger plug, or request charger
inspection or maintenance from
your dealer.
3. Walk up steep hills using cruise
control assistance.
4. Replace the battery(s).
4
Battery charger does
not work.
1. The battery charger plug
has fallen off or the connec-
tion with the plug is inade-
quate.
2. Fuse in battery charger is
blown blow out.
3. The battery wiring is not
properly connected.
4. Battery charger failures.
1 Tighten or repair the plug.
2 Replace fuse.
3. Check battery terminal screws
to insure a proper connection.
4 .Repair or replace the charger.
Do not attempt to use if it has
been exposed for prolonged peri-
ods at below freezing tempera-
tures!
5
Other breakdowns.
1. Unable to diagnose or
repair in accordance with
about methods.
2. Electric motor, controller,
charger, or battery damage.
If the above methods of diagnosis
and repair to not fix the problem,
do not attempt further repair.
Return to your dealer. Attempts
to repair by unqualified personnel
may void product warranties.
