X . B A S I C T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
Any electromecha ical device requires occasional troubleshooting. However, most problems that arise can usually be solved with a bit of thought and common sense. Many of these problems occur because the batteries are not fully charged or because the batteries are worn down and can no longer hold a charge.
DIAGNOSTIC BEEP CODES
The diag ostic beep codes for your scooter are designed to help you perform basic troubleshooting quickly and easily. A diag ostic beep code will sound in the event one of the conditions listed below develops.
NOTE: Your scooter will ot run unless the beep code condition is resolved and the scooter has been tur ed off, then tur ed back on.
BEEPnnCODE
(2)
nnnn(3) n
nnn(5) nn
nnnnn(6) nn
nnnn(7) nnn
nnnn(8)nnnnn
(9)
CONDITION
Battery voltage is too low to operate the scooter.
Battery Voltage is too high to operate the scooter.
Solenoid brake trip. The manual freewheel lever may be in the freewheel position.
Throttle trip. The throttle control lever may have been depressed while inserting the key.
Throttle trip. Throttle potentiometer fault or speed potentiometer fault.
The scooter’s motor is disconnected.
Possible controller trip. You may be attempting to install the battery pack while the key is inserted or the motor controller may be in overheat protective mode.
SOLUTION
Charge fully until charger and any meters indicate completion.
Call your authorized Pride Provider for assistance.
Remove the key, then push the manual freewheel lever to the drive position, restart your scooter.
Release the throttle control lever completely, then reinsert the key.
Call your authorized Pride Provider for assistance.
Call your authorized Pride Provider for assistance.
Shut down your scooter for a minimum of several minutes to allow the controller to cool. Or, try reinserting the key into the key switch.
What if all the systems on my scooter seem to be “dead”?
νMake certain that the key is fully inserted into the key switch.
νCheck that the batteries are fully charged. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.”
νPush in the main circuit breaker’s reset button. See V. “Your Scooter.”
νMake certain that all wiring harnesses (battery and
νBe sure the power down timer feature hasn’t been activated. Fully remove the key from the key switch then reinsert the key back into the key switch.
What if the motor runs but my scooter does not move?
νYour scooter was probably left in freewheel mode.
νWhen the manual freewheel lever is pushed rearward, the brakes are disengaged and all power to the motor/ transaxle is cut.
νPush the manual freewheel lever forward then remove the key— reinsert the key back into the key switch to restore normal operation to your scooter.
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