Basic Troubleshooting - Pride Mobility Maxima SC900 Owner's Manual

X I . B A S I C T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
Any electromechanical device occasionally requires some troubleshooting. However, most of the problems
that may 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 diagnostic flash codes for your Maxima are designed to help you perform basic troubleshooting quickly
and easily. A diagnostic flash code flashes from the status LED in the event one of the conditions listed
below develops.
NOTE: Your Maxima will not run unless the flash code condition is resolved and the Maxima has been
turned off then turned back on.
FLASH CODE
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What if all the systems on my Maxima seem to be “dead”?
n Make certain that the key is in the “on” position.
n Check that the batteries are fully charged. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.”
n Push in the main circuit breaker reset button. See V. “Your Maxima”
n Make certain that both battery harnesses are firmly connected to the electronics module and to the
battery terminals. See IX. “Disassembly and Assembly.”
n Make sure that the front-to-rear harness is firmly connected to the electronics module. See IX.
“Disassembly and Assembly.”
n Check the fuses. See XII. “Care and Maintenance” for fuse replacement.
n Be sure the automatic shutoff feature hasn’t been activated. See below.
POWER DOWN TIMER FEATURE
Your Maxima is equipped with an energy saving automatic power down timer feature designed to preserve
your scooter’s battery life. If you mistakenly leave the key in the key switch and in the “on” position but do
not use your scooter for approximately 20 minutes, the scooter’s controller shuts down automatically.
Although the controller is shut down and the scooter will not move, power will still be supplied to the
scooter’s lighting system.
If the power down timer feature takes effect, perform the following steps to resume normal operation.
1. Turn the key to the “off” position.
2. Turn the key back to the “on” position.
Maxima
CONDITION
Batteries are too low to operate the
Maxima or the charger is operating.
Controller is hot; the Maxima seems
to be losing power.
Wigwag fault; your throttle control
levers are not responding.
The manual freewheel lever is in the
(up) freewheel position.
The Maxima is operating with the
charger attached.
SOLUTION
Charge batteries or unplug the charger power
cord from the electrical outlet.
Shut down your Maxima for several minutes
to allow the controller to cool.
Call your authorized Pride Provider for
assistance.
Turn the Maxima key to the off position,
then push the manual freewheel lever to the
(down) drive position, restart your Maxima.
Unplug the charger cord from the charger
power cord receptacle.
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