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 FLASH CODES
The diag ostic flash codes for your scooter are designed to help you perform basic troubleshooting quickly and easily. Adiag ostic flash code will flash from the status LED in the event one of the conditions listed below develops.
NOTE: Your scooter will not run unless the flash code condition is resolved and the scooter has been tur ed off, then turned back on.
FLASHnnCODE
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CONDITION
Batteries are too low to operate the scooter or the charger is operating.
The scooter’s battery voltage is too high to operate the scooter.
Solenoid brake trip: the manual freewheel lever is in the freewheel position.
Wigwag fault; your throttle control lever is not responding.
Speed pot fault: speed adjustment dial is not responding.
The scooter’s motor is disconnected.
Possible controller
SOLUTION
Charge batteries or unplug the charger power cord from the electrical outlet.
Insert the key into the key switch, turn the scooter’s light on to drain power from the batteries.
Turn the key to the “off” position, then push the manual freewheel lever to the (forward) drive position, restart your scooter.
Call your authorized Pride Provider for assistance.
Call your authorized Pride Provider for assistance.
Check the
Shut down your scooter for a minimum of several minutes to allow the controller to cool.
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.
What if the battery condition meter dips way down and the motor surges or hesitates when I press the throttle control lever?
νFully charge your scooter’s batteries. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.”
νHave your authorized Pride Provider load test each battery.
If you experience any problems with your scooter that you are not able to solve, contact your authorized Pride Provider for information, maintenance, and service.
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