{"id":41734,"date":"2024-08-12T18:42:52","date_gmt":"2024-08-12T10:42:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geekbuying.com\/geekgiz\/?p=41734"},"modified":"2024-10-12T10:06:02","modified_gmt":"2024-10-12T02:06:02","slug":"motor-of-the-electric-scooter-runs-slowly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geekbuying.com\/geekgiz\/2024\/08\/motor-of-the-electric-scooter-runs-slowly\/","title":{"rendered":"Motor of the Electric Scooter Runs Slowly"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6a868bd52cbf6\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6a868bd52cbf6\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geekbuying.com\/geekgiz\/2024\/08\/motor-of-the-electric-scooter-runs-slowly\/#Problem_Description\" title=\"Problem Description\">Problem Description<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geekbuying.com\/geekgiz\/2024\/08\/motor-of-the-electric-scooter-runs-slowly\/#User_Self-Diagnosis_Causes_and_Solutions\" title=\"User Self-Diagnosis: Causes and Solutions\">User Self-Diagnosis: Causes and Solutions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geekbuying.com\/geekgiz\/2024\/08\/motor-of-the-electric-scooter-runs-slowly\/#Customer_Support\" title=\"Customer Support\">Customer Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geekbuying.com\/geekgiz\/2024\/08\/motor-of-the-electric-scooter-runs-slowly\/#For_Engineers\" title=\"For Engineers\">For Engineers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geekbuying.com\/geekgiz\/2024\/08\/motor-of-the-electric-scooter-runs-slowly\/#Cause_Analysis\" title=\"Cause Analysis\">Cause Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geekbuying.com\/geekgiz\/2024\/08\/motor-of-the-electric-scooter-runs-slowly\/#Solutions\" title=\"Solutions\">Solutions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Problem_Description\"><\/span>Problem Description<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>During vehicle operation, there is insufficient power, preventing it from reaching faster speeds.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"User_Self-Diagnosis_Causes_and_Solutions\"><\/span>User Self-Diagnosis: Causes and Solutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div data-page-id=\"NezxdlcHoozu0BxPXencEn4rn2e\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"true\">\n<div>\n<table class=\"ace-table\" data-ace-table-col-widths=\"141;205;244;153\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"141\" \/>\n<col width=\"205\" \/>\n<col width=\"244\" \/>\n<col width=\"153\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OnlLdqBsNoSBo7xsx31cNgY6nvf\"><strong>Diagnosing and Resolving Speed Issues<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Qyrddv4a8oQtutxXMaTcyySjnCd\">Problem Analysis<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MVYudfrn2oJudFxNCFpcHQ76nNf\">Specific Symptoms<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XapWdmp3mouQ0Ix38uFch1donbe\">Images<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-INUxdYsh7oIThfxjwnHc7OEWnuc\"><strong>Battery Check<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-J5Y7dngKDopszHxa8tQc2rShnAi\">Ensure the battery is fully charged.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PPtYd4N9DoGetnxvsNvctJoknSg\">Test the functionality of the battery charger and make sure it is correctly charging the battery.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41741 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/imageye___-_-11.jpeg\" alt=\"Battery Check\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/imageye___-_-11.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/imageye___-_-11-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/imageye___-_-11-24x14.jpeg 24w, https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/imageye___-_-11-36x20.jpeg 36w, https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/imageye___-_-11-48x27.jpeg 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XQTKdTCO9ot0ajxMY7ZcSPYWnkd\"><strong>Motor Assessment<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XaRBdqTVNomIUtxvCmUcqtO9nHd\">Check if the motor makes unusual noises or overheats during operation.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Lec9draI1ofBB8xw6YQc9YCEnNf\">Overheating can cause a reduction in speed; repair or replace the motor if it is damaged or faulty.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NRfOdURotonvgmxEsDScr656nRd\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41743 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/5824111513d146584982c37767b0fd9f.jpg\" alt=\"Motor Assessment\" width=\"712\" height=\"626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/5824111513d146584982c37767b0fd9f.jpg 712w, https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/5824111513d146584982c37767b0fd9f-300x264.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/5824111513d146584982c37767b0fd9f-24x21.jpg 24w, https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/5824111513d146584982c37767b0fd9f-36x32.jpg 36w, https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/5824111513d146584982c37767b0fd9f-48x42.jpg 48w, https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/5824111513d146584982c37767b0fd9f-600x528.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KIENdeScEo5k8nxCN0kcP2y4n2e\"><strong>Tire Check<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FzhIdBsP8ojEKvxFbkQc8aqinHf\">Use a pressure gauge to check the tire pressure.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RozLd1hfooQyQoxLcrIctXv4nic\">Maintain the recommended pressure levels. Check the tire tread for wear and replace worn tires.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XnVkdU4jQosmvAxzJRickpFtnLU\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41744 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/imageye___-_-13.jpeg\" alt=\"Tire Check\" width=\"684\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/imageye___-_-13.jpeg 684w, https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/imageye___-_-13-300x202.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/imageye___-_-13-24x16.jpeg 24w, https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/imageye___-_-13-36x24.jpeg 36w, https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/imageye___-_-13-48x32.jpeg 48w, https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/imageye___-_-13-600x404.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-No1DdRyshorJyYxlIR5c2zjznkf\"><strong>Controller Check<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-K7KEdFapoo8fLkxXMQQckgIPnJh\">Ensure all wires in the controller compartment are properly connected and insulated.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-N8VfdsA7JofkI7xu43YcBfJenTe\">Look for any obvious damage or loose connections, and any exposed or worn wires.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KcL8d7mmEoTaawxUPvLcA0gen7g\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-41742 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/imageye___-_-14.jpeg\" alt=\"Controller Check\" width=\"558\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/imageye___-_-14.jpeg 558w, https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/imageye___-_-14-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/imageye___-_-14-24x16.jpeg 24w, https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/imageye___-_-14-36x23.jpeg 36w, https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/imageye___-_-14-48x31.jpeg 48w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 558px) 100vw, 558px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-RxhrdMqBQoci4Xx4PvgcfEzGnHg\"><strong>Mode Setting Verification<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Z8o0d0NBRoOrRnxmNbcc64UDnlf\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ULP5dCaluoWCkWxKKZRcYGTEnXg\">Select the appropriate mode based on the desired speed and terrain conditions.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SGjedOeVaom74txEj1ncXvkVnOg\">Make sure it is not inadvertently set to low-speed mode.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TQd9dLXvjoxifJxoEJ1cdk4anmf\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YYaNdDRe6o4Or3xYwaAcC3sAnEf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-41746 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/e9dc7c5b8a1e3ae8773f9bf6cfa6ed7e-1024x419.jpg\" alt=\"Mode Setting Verification\" width=\"800\" height=\"327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/e9dc7c5b8a1e3ae8773f9bf6cfa6ed7e-1024x419.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/e9dc7c5b8a1e3ae8773f9bf6cfa6ed7e-300x123.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/e9dc7c5b8a1e3ae8773f9bf6cfa6ed7e-768x314.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/e9dc7c5b8a1e3ae8773f9bf6cfa6ed7e-800x327.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/e9dc7c5b8a1e3ae8773f9bf6cfa6ed7e-24x10.jpg 24w, https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/e9dc7c5b8a1e3ae8773f9bf6cfa6ed7e-36x15.jpg 36w, https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/e9dc7c5b8a1e3ae8773f9bf6cfa6ed7e-48x20.jpg 48w, https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/e9dc7c5b8a1e3ae8773f9bf6cfa6ed7e-600x246.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogimage.geekbuying.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/e9dc7c5b8a1e3ae8773f9bf6cfa6ed7e.jpg 1256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customer_Support\"><\/span>Customer Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you still have questions, please contact GKB Customer Service <em><strong>service_aftersale@geekbuying.com<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Engineers\"><\/span>For Engineers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cause_Analysis\"><\/span>Cause Analysis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The reason for slow vehicle operation may be a faulty motor, but in most cases, it is a problem with the battery pack. Testing the battery pack is the best method for troubleshooting.<\/p>\n<p>If the battery pack is old, worn out, or faulty, it may cause the vehicle to move slowly or not function properly.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solutions\"><\/span>Solutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div data-page-id=\"NezxdlcHoozu0BxPXencEn4rn2e\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"true\">\n<div>\n<table class=\"ace-table\" data-ace-table-col-widths=\"100;743\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"100\" \/>\n<col width=\"743\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-K3ytdCdjVo1Lkjx1JmbcZbnmnxb\"><strong>Deep Charging<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FthddBh1oohEkmxywV1ceGZZnNe\"><\/div>\n<\/th>\n<th colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-OmKfd2c4GomJpxxxayzc8BxQn7e\">Sometimes, a lead-acid battery pack needs a deep charge to balance the cells and help restore capacity. Try charging the battery pack for 48 to 72 hours and then see if it helps. It\u2019s good practice to perform a few deep charges annually or when significant capacity loss is noticed.<\/div>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LfJgdlX0DoiodhxtlSjcaeGznZd\"><strong>Visual, Tactile, and Olfactory Inspection<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FB2Ld5UV4oU555xFoaUcikjIngd\">Remove the pedal or wiring cover and look for any burned or melted wires, wire connectors, or electrical components.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-T0Vldl7pBo9Dt2xi8Mzc1vypnSN\">Also look for loose, disconnected, or damaged wires or wire connectors. Pull and push all individual wires and wire connectors to ensure they are not loose or disconnected.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PUqNdWmHKoC9NGxbY49cz8FnnMf\">Get close to the speed controller and motor and smell them. Any parts that look burned or melted, or smell like burned plastic, are almost always defective and should be replaced to prevent damage to the speed controller.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JRRcdQR94owcwbxOLScccniznTb\"><strong>Testing the Battery Charger Port<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UjzxdFFGmobh7FxgSsvcaLgWntc\">If the battery charger is plugged into the wall, unplug it. Plug the battery charger into the battery charger port on the vehicle and check if there is an illuminated indicator light on the battery charger. If the indicator light on the battery charger lights up, this means the wiring and wire connectors connected to the charger port are good, and the charger port itself is also good. Not all battery chargers have an indicator light that illuminates when the charger is only plugged into the vehicle, so if the light does not come on, you should perform a secondary voltage test with a multimeter as described below.<\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-bullet1\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XOlCdeSmKoYKoAxO7J5cWZp8npe\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div>If you have a multimeter, you can test the voltage at the battery charger port. The voltage level at the charger port should match the voltage level of the battery pack. If the charger port has male terminals, you need to be very careful to avoid shorting the terminals or the charger port housing (if it is metal).<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PBLqdpdfMoCqvvxxyDRcyWIOnW9\"><strong>Testing the Battery Charger<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<ul class=\"list-bullet1\">\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PlxTdACk3omPvOxQN2Oc18D9ngf\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div>Ensure there is voltage at the charger port, then test the voltage of the battery or battery pack to confirm if it needs charging.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WJ8gd86Zeof2Orx6WajcYSCCnPg\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div>Plug the battery charger into the charger port on the vehicle and into the wall, then use a digital multimeter to test the voltage of the battery pack.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TmKAdzTeToqpBAxgxzec0vocnRg\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div>If the voltage rises gradually, it indicates the charger is charging the battery. Continue charging until the indicator light shows a full charge, then test the battery voltage to confirm if it has reached a 100% charged state.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FTG6djWeSoLh6zxUf8hcronlnpg\" data-list=\"bullet\">\n<div>If the charger fails to charge to 100%, there may be a fault.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-O9D6dNJPkoqdpCxQAOJcFhT7nmo\"><strong>Testing the Battery Pack<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-UOp7dV7x9oy0ImxkoUDcSWhsnQt\">Remove the battery pack from the scooter and take out individual batteries to load-test their cells.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FBeoduAEUoumsgxd0H5ckKWNnPg\">You can then test each battery using an automotive battery load tester.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-IwvddSoqhoFDTlxcmzeceSePnWc\">Most entry-level automotive battery load testers apply a 100-amp load to the battery, which is too high, so a variable carbon pile battery load tester should be used and adjusted to apply a 30-amp load to the battery.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PUQFdvzWQoGePKxBx0pcMoutnch\"><strong>Testing the Battery Pack Voltage<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Lvuad1nbjoMXY6xQhrFcbfM0nTb\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MK21depgyoereEx1ubJcjqAInQd\">After reading the voltage, you can use the battery charge state chart page to determine the percentage of the charge state.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QJ2edW2tSoecIexg00NcVLUgnzZ\">A good battery or battery pack will be at 100% charge state after being discharged and left for a few minutes, or if stored. 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