Problems and Solutions Guide

Problem	Possible Cause	Solution

Vehicle was running but	Loose wire or loose connectors	Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the battery
suddenly stopped		connector is tightly plugged into the motor harness
		connector, and that there are no loose wires around the
		motors.

	Wrong type or improperly installed fuse	Make sure that the battery has properly installed
		Power Wheels® 25 amp fuse installed before charging.
		For best performance, do not use substitute parts.

	Blown fuse	Make sure that the fuse in the battery is in good
		condition. Remove the fuse from the battery and make
		sure it is not blown. Replace a blown fuse with a
		Power Wheels® 25 amp fuse. For best performance, do not
		use substitute parts.

	Vehicle is overloaded	Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing
		more than 1 rider at one time, by exceeding the 50 lbs.
		maximum weight capacity, or by towing objects behind
		the vehicle. If the vehicle is overloaded, the fuse in the
		battery may blow. Remove the fuse from the battery and
		check to see if it has blown. Replace a blown fuse with
		a Power Wheels® 25 amp fuse.

	Driving conditions are too stressful	Use only on gentle inclines or slopes of 10˚ or less. Extreme
		temperatures can also affect run time. If the driving
		conditions are too stressful, the fuse in the battery may
		blow. Remove the fuse from the battery and check to
		see if it has blown. Replace a blown fuse with a
		Power Wheels® 25 amp fuse.

Short run time (Less than	Undercharged battery	Charge the battery. A new battery should have been
1 - 3 hours per charge)		charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle for
		the first time. After first-time use, recharge the battery for
		at least 14 hours after each use. Never charge the
		battery longer than 30 hours.

		Check all connectors. Make sure the battery connector is
		tightly plugged into the charger connector, and that the
		charger is plugged into the wall.

		Make sure power flow 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	Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not
	accept full charge	last forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending
		on use conditions. Replace the battery with a
		Power Wheels® Type H 6 volt battery. For best performance,
		do not use substitute parts.

	Wrong type or improperly installed fuse	Make sure that the battery has a properly installed
		Power Wheels® 25 amp fuse before charging.
		For best performance, do not use substitute parts.

	Driving conditions are too stressful	Use only on gentle inclines or slopes of 10˚ or less. Extreme
		temperatures can also affect run time. If the driving condi-
		tions are too stressful, the fuse in the battery may blow.
		Remove the fuse from the battery and check to see if it has
		blown. Replace a blown fuse with a Power Wheels®
		25 amp fuse.