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 motor

suddenly stopped

 

harness connector is tightly plugged into the battery,

 

 

and that there are no loose wires around the motors.

 

 

 

 

Tripped thermal fuse

Each Power Wheels® 12 volt battery has a built-in thermal

 

 

fuse. A thermal fuse may "trip" and shut down operation of

 

 

the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving

 

 

conditions too severe. The fuse will automatically reset itself

 

 

after approximately 25 seconds, allowing the vehicle to

 

 

resume normal operation. To avoid repeated automatic

 

 

shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the

 

 

65 lb maximum weight capacity or by towing anything

 

 

behind the vehicle. Do not drive up hills or run into fixed

 

 

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

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 wires and connectors. Make sure the charger

 

 

connector is tightly plugged into the battery, 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 the 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 only with Power Wheels® 12 volt battery with built-in thermal fuse.

Do not substitute parts.

 

Tripped thermal fuse

Each Power Wheels® 12 volt battery has a built-in thermal

 

 

fuse. A thermal fuse may "trip" and shut down operation of

 

 

the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the driving

 

 

conditions too severe. The fuse will automatically reset itself

 

 

after approximately 25 seconds, allowing the vehicle to

 

 

resume normal operation. To avoid repeated automatic

 

 

shutdowns, do not overload the vehicle by exceeding the

 

 

65 lb maximum weight capacity or by towing anything

 

 

behind the vehicle. Do not drive up hills or run into fixed

 

 

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.

Vehicle runs sluggishly

Undercharged battery

Charge the battery. A new battery should have been

 

 

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 charger connector

 

 

is tightly plugged into the battery, and that the charger is

 

 

plugged into the wall.

 

 

Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is “ON”.

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