{"id":41776,"date":"2024-08-13T18:47:34","date_gmt":"2024-08-13T10:47:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geekbuying.com\/geekgiz\/?p=41776"},"modified":"2024-10-12T10:05:31","modified_gmt":"2024-10-12T02:05:31","slug":"electric-scooter-does-not-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geekbuying.com\/geekgiz\/2024\/08\/electric-scooter-does-not-run\/","title":{"rendered":"Electric Scooter Does Not Run"},"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-6a8732d59baea\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geekbuying.com\/geekgiz\/2024\/08\/electric-scooter-does-not-run\/#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\/electric-scooter-does-not-run\/#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\/electric-scooter-does-not-run\/#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\/electric-scooter-does-not-run\/#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\/electric-scooter-does-not-run\/#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>The vehicle is unable to operate normally and will not start.<\/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=\"Cq5NdlhHioZhCtxqNQmcf4LDnrc\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"true\">\n<div>\n<table class=\"ace-table\" data-ace-table-col-widths=\"127;699\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"127\" \/>\n<col width=\"699\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HLc7dwKwzo6BNuxYllvczTcJnyh\"><strong>Battery Depleted<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"2\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-R9CTdm10goOrz8xpbqucHWK9nCe\">Charge or replace the battery.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ASBmd1lW4oYgv5xMaaWcc3kYn2c\">Check the motor and repair or replace faulty components.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-N78idYt8DoqXNkxhDcncrXdTnCf\">If none of the above methods resolve the issue, it is recommended to contact a professional for maintenance.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-E5lydoCOEowB4ZxjUXUcVvdYnog\"><strong>Motor Malfunction<\/strong><\/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 <strong><em>service_aftersale@geekbuying.com<\/em><\/strong>.<\/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=\"Solutions\"><\/span>Solutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Inspection<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div data-page-id=\"Cq5NdlhHioZhCtxqNQmcf4LDnrc\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"true\">\n<div>\n<table class=\"ace-table\" data-ace-table-col-widths=\"100;726\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"100\" \/>\n<col width=\"726\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HK0sdNusroVdSVxprLrcbZ3Lneb\"><strong>Power Switch<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LpxvdwGLhoexfmxC0Vpcf6nEnle\">Make sure the key switch or power switch is in the &#8220;on&#8221; position. Ensure the power switch is turned on.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-CdnndMoIWoS42oxakAXcMO3wnzc\"><strong>Check the Fuse or Circuit Breaker<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-HVWKdZ7UVoHsATx1nqJclsaGnKe\">If the scooter uses a fuse, inspect the fuse to see if it is blown. You may need to remove the fuse from the scooter and hold it up to a light source to determine if it is blown.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MjFOdV1zloLBz0x3K2Oc2nPUnee\">For scooters with a circuit breaker, push or flip the circuit breaker to see if it will reset.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-MtVRdFtemoXt6TxfP8rcmm7nnoj\"><strong>Push Start the Scooter<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GEELde2MyoAn9mx4URfcPnGFnMc\">Confirm if the dashboard is set to zero-start or non-zero-start and observe if the brake light and dashboard brake indicator illuminate, or you can disconnect the kill switches on the left and right brake handles to troubleshoot.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-T2otduaiRo5A7kxwb3CcpVSzn8c\"><strong>Charge for 8 Hours<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-B9MYdLRCeoknnFxowqXcczRQngc\">A battery pack for an electric scooter that has not been charged for over a month may be partially discharged and may not provide enough power to run the scooter. Try charging the battery pack for 8 hours, and then see if it helps.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LnsadHyUroFB8mxAG6Kc2jawnMd\"><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-MvKtdGqydokDCfxSMDQccyAenJO\">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-GE62dA76NoPFPyxdi2ecwJw8nEe\">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-TaQGdrJuPoUGefxZZh5cFWvZnyg\">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<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Testing<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div data-page-id=\"Cq5NdlhHioZhCtxqNQmcf4LDnrc\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"true\">\n<div>\n<table class=\"ace-table\" data-ace-table-col-widths=\"114;732\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"114\" \/>\n<col width=\"732\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-P5dRd3VNqofNIWxGhcHcgeBhnPb\"><strong>Test Voltage at the Power Connector<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-P6OddddDQoZ4T0xOdHnczYVqnNf\">Test the voltage at the power connector that plugs into the controller. This is usually a connector with thick red and black wires.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-XJhYd7ZYKowduux7SlicQeiSnXI\">Most vehicles will have voltage at this connector whether the power or key switch is on or off, but some vehicles require the power or key switch to be on to have voltage at this connector. Perform this test with the power or key switch on.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Sc05dMDzLoRxQsxMZ3scQ9u1nzh\"><strong>Test the Fuse or Circuit Breaker<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Ctmkd0OIHol21QxgHPFcuYl0nFA\">If the throttle has an indicator light that turns on and off via the key switch or power switch, the fuse or circuit breaker is working.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PSVzdofcAoAY8BxoxbEcQuVbnfS\">Sometimes fuses blow in places you can&#8217;t see, and sometimes circuit breakers mechanically reset but are worn and still don\u2019t work. Checking the continuity of the fuse or circuit breaker with a multimeter is the best way to determine if they are working.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-KAO7dZUxVoCHsIxFeuncMlPJnhd\"><strong>Test the Brake Lever Switch<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LLQsdwZzVozWBJxraXQcvyZhnIe\">The brake lever switch tells the speed controller to shut off the motor when braking.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-AhxJdO6hIoL1a8xF8mAcKM7tn7b\">Most scooters have normally open brake switches, but some scooters have normally closed brake switches.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DYrYd0hs8oTl2hxorpGcJN0Wngd\">To test a normally open brake switch for failure, disconnect the brake lever wire connector from the speed controller, and see if the scooter runs. If the scooter runs with the brake lever switch disconnected from the speed controller, then the brake lever switch is normally open and faulty.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-WZnbdiEFFoLDYSxA5occpk4onmc\">To test a normally closed brake lever switch for failure, disconnect the brake lever wire connector from the speed controller and bridge the two terminals in the disconnected controller connector. If the scooter runs when the controller&#8217;s brake switch connector terminals are bridged together, then the brake switch is normally closed and faulty.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Ko8Wdio2lo2DXKxhvX4ca44tnL0\"><strong>Test the Key Switch or Power Switch<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-SA4PdxowNoD7Oexz8G3cX5ZXnrg\">If the throttle has an indicator light that turns on and off via the key switch or power switch, it indicates that the key switch or power switch is working. Test its mechanical operation by moving the key switch or power switch from the off position to the on position several times. The switch should snap into two positions. If the switch feels loose or there isn&#8217;t a clear click when switching between the on and off positions, the switch may be defective.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ArnGd8Do0oq8DAxXMzLcwXIwnRd\">Sometimes, the key switch or power switch feels fine and has a positive quick action when switching between the on and off positions, but it is still defective. Testing the continuity of the key switch or power switch with a multimeter is the best way to determine if it is working.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-JfGvdAUAao6ZlvxhZwzc7zyinOe\"><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-Lb0od2kIAoGe38xUUlpcU9GinYO\">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-AjKPdGRCro5ZQsxZwlZc0vf9nhd\" 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-UFhhd2v6go0Z1JxbnGNcHmpBnRh\"><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-OnTudPQ1SokN8ixamVZceDsznee\" 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-QOfRd5h9jo9tXtxyBuGcLqRun7d\" 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-DtLDdU5fwoGYGYxaTODcuQEEnZb\" 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-Jmrbd4weqo0DqTxb2VacaMmgntg\" 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-J85SdE9N4opaQexNCp5cqVUQn3f\"><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-VNj9dwKMHofJoDxB2TScCv55nSc\">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-EPU6dpEa4oe8MLx1v55cUj3enjg\">You can then test each battery using an automotive battery load tester.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YweuddIAKo8jK0xjRN6cWJtinSb\">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-Bbiqdy2CkoMWpDxLAR4cksTGnMe\"><strong>Testing the Battery Pack Voltage<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TBADdbqZIoAyx9xkxSUcUocEnLd\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-GxCbdosnjoE9h8xslnmcx489nIe\">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-TCQZdMg0OotklWxOek0cujBQnre\">A good battery or battery pack will be at 100% charge state after being discharged and left for a few minutes, or if stored. If the battery pack does not rebound to a 100% charge state within a few minutes after being discharged, it indicates the battery or battery pack is faulty or worn.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BVegdmbRWo0bFpxvj23cux26n5d\">When a battery pack has been charged to a 100% charge state and its voltage drops below 100% charge state after being left for some time, this indicates the battery pack is faulty or worn.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TbeKd4t1Ho7rCLxe199ck6UWnhe\">Good batteries and battery packs will recover to a 100% charge state within a few minutes after the vehicle has been driven.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Inspection<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div data-page-id=\"Cq5NdlhHioZhCtxqNQmcf4LDnrc\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"true\">\n<div>\n<table class=\"ace-table\" data-ace-table-col-widths=\"100;758\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"100\" \/>\n<col width=\"758\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FxHRd1rsLo3gItxlQnycCFVjnxg\"><strong>Speed Controller<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-LoC6dHisOoMIAnxXgdFcJbQFnol\">Look for any burned or melted wires or wire connectors on the speed controller. If any wires are burned or melted, the speed controller may be faulty.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-VHLLdwRmTo2gIhxaOzPcv9ZmnUb\">Smell the speed controller for any burnt plastic odor. If the speed controller smells burnt, it is almost always defective.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-NeridsWuTo1Js8xnXS1cSlNYnXd\">If the speed controller does not have burned or melted wires and there is no burnt smell, it may still be defective. Test all other parts of the electrical system around the speed controller and use the process of elimination to detect if the speed controller is working.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PDlodWmuRoViURxwsX0cYDybnde\">The speed controller is too complex to easily test. Using an inspection and elimination process is the best method to determine if the speed controller is working. If all other components in the electrical system test well but the scooter does not run, it indicates that the speed controller is defective.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DkgldJMdUoqAozxXvRBc08e4nbc\"><strong>Inspecting the Motor<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EvZ0dR7ACoxXV3xy0NJcXpXAnlh\">Look for any burned or melted wires or wire connectors on the motor. Burned or melted wires or wire connectors indicate the motor overheated, which could cause the plastic insulation to melt off the copper windings of the motor.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-DTYWdSTENoUorsx5co3cREtSnqo\">Smell the motor for any burnt plastic odor. If the motor smells burnt, it indicates the windings overheated. Motors with overheated windings should always be replaced to prevent damage to the speed controller.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Ffgjd7nIPo84OEx8MsHcD7RYnQg\">If the insulation on the copper windings melts, it will cause a short circuit and result in the motor not running or running slowly. Short-circuited motor windings can also burn out the speed controller by providing excessive resistance, causing it to work too hard and overheat.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Problem Description The vehicle is unable to operate normally and will not start. User Self-Diagnosis: Causes and Solutions Battery Depleted Charge or replace the battery. 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