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Problem
Vehicle was running
butsuddenly stopped
Short run time (Less than
1 - 3 hours per charge)
Vehicle runs sluggishly
Problems and Solutions Guide
Possible Cause
Tripped thermal fuse
Undercharged batteries
Overcharged batteries
Batteries are old and will not
accept full charge
Wrong type or improperly installed fuse
Tripped thermal fuse
Undercharged batteries
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Solution
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 lbs
maximum weight capacity or by towing anything behind
the vehicle. Avoid severe driving conditions, such as driving
up very steep hills or running 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
Charge the batteries. New batteries should have been
charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle for
the first time. After first-time use, recharge the batteries for
at least 14 hours after each use. Never charge the
batteries longer than 30 hours.
Check all wires and connectors. Make sure the battery
connector is tightly plugged into the charger connector,
and that the charger is plugged into the wall.
Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is "ON".
Do not charge the batteries longer than 30 hours. If you
suspect that your batteries are damaged as a result of
overcharging, contact your local Power Wheels
service center. They can test your batteries for you.
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. For best performance,
do not use substitute parts.
Make sure that the batteries have properly installed
Power Wheels
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thermal fuses before charging.
For best performance, do not use substitute parts.
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 lbs
maximum weight capacity or by towing anything behind
the vehicle. Avoid severe driving conditions, such as driving
up very steep hills or running 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
Charge the batteries. New batteries should have been
charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle for
the first time. After first-time use, recharge the batteries for
at least 14 hours after each use. Never charge the batteries
longer than 30 hours.
Check all connectors. Make sure the battery connector
is tightly plugged into the charger connector, and that the
charger is plugged into the wall.
Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is "ON".
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