Problems and Solutions Guide

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Sometimes the vehicle doesn’t

Loose wire or connector

Check all wires around the motors 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 handlebar button is

Loose wire or connector

Check all wires around the motors and all connectors

pressed, the vehicle won’t run

 

to make sure they are tight.

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 a Power Wheels® 25 amp fuse in good

 

 

condition is properly installed. For best performance, do not

 

 

use substitute parts.

 

 

 

Loud clacking or grinding

Broken gears

Contact your local Power Wheels® authorized service

noise from a 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.

If your charger does not get warm during

 

 

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.

during charging, it does not mean that it is

 

 

not accepting the charge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

If, after reviewing the Problems and Solutions Guide, the vehicle still fails to operate, please contact your nearest authorized service center (see page 28) or contact Power Wheels® Consumer Affairs toll-free at 1-800-348-0751.

Helpful Hint: For faster service when calling Consumer Affairs, completely charge the battery before calling and have the following available by the phone:

vehicle,

vehicle model number (see sticker in battery compartment),

vehicle production run number (see sticker in battery compartment),

Phillips screwdriver, slotted screwdriver and needle-nose pliers with plastic or rubber handles,

an extra Power Wheels® 25 amp fuse is helpful.

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