I have a 3wh. 'LR'model Pride scooter for evaluation while driving at normal speed range on sidewalk/curb ramps ,a momentaneous loss of power occurs/red, resuming cruising speed 6-8 sec later, several time . Is this a problem with the speed FOR/REV control switch on steering column? A friend was also having similar problem on the LEGEND model.
I'd be looking at the motor controller first. Since you don't have any flashing leds to indicate a problem, perhaps the brushes on the motors need replacing.
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An 8-flash code indicates that the controller has shot craps. The controller is located under the shroud beneath the seat by the batteries and it controls all of the power and automatic functions of the scooter. They are damaged most often by water infiltration like running through deep puddles, etc. or by over-amping the scooter by driving it through unstable terrain like sand, mud, wet grass. There's no fix for it but a replacement and it's pricey...several hundred dollars.
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possibly burnt one of the motor brushes, you can remove the brush, and clean the face of the brush or put new brushes in
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Hi. Is the machine display any fault codes, ( flashing battery light)? Is the free-wheel lever in the correct place, Move it in and back again and try it. It is possible that you have a stuck brush in the motor. Get a multi meter and check the resistance through the motor. Check that the brake unit is releasing properly.
If one of the battery lights is flashing, count the flashes and let us know what the pattern is, and we can tell you what it means. Good luck. Neil.
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HI....
I'm Pride certified...Have someone check ALL the cables on the unit to make sure they are ALL firmly plugged in.
Also, have someone check the bolts on the battery connectors
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There a several solutions to this problem and all involve removing the seat and rear cover of the drivetrain. The brake and lever arm of the brake is located on the end of the black motor. Moving the brake lever up and down places the motor in freewheel or locks the motor/brake. There is a connecting rod from the brake lever to a ball that can be pulled up or down where it exits the back cover.
The connecting rod and brake lever may be bent making it difficult to work. Gently bend it back into alignment if you can. Be careful not to damage the brake and brake lever. The rod is easily reshaped. There is also a chance that the mechanism is binding and rusted or loose. You should be able to work the rod easily. See if you can move the lever right at the brake.
The more likely culprit is an overheated seized brake with the only solution replacing the brake. I have also seen the hexagon shaped nut which is secured by 2 set screws onto the motor shaft inside the brake housing come off. The set screws get loose and the nut gets lodged in the brake. Both of these solutions requires removing the brake with some allen wrenches after noting its position on the motor shaft. Hope this helps.
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