Lifecycle 9500hr alternator - Life Fitness Exercise & Fitness

I haven't seen that exact model myself, but i work on a variety of things for people and have had customers with the same complaint. my usual remedy is apply some 3-in-1 oil or even wd-40 lubricant to the parks that squeak and clank as long as no electronics are nearby to get covered, if so just take precautions not to spray your logic boards, powersupply, etc. and if and when possible, i like to use small pieces of foam stuffed into certain cavities in the plastic as long as they wont get caught in any moving parts or impede the electronics. keep in mind this wont make it completely 'silent' but it will reduce the noise factor slightly, and the lubrication may very well make the bike itself perform more smoothly.

I recomend that you read your instruction manual,and check the section troubleshooting. If you do not have go to download to the next web page: www.fitness.manualsonline.com or www.iconservice.com for FREE.

God bless you

The Lifefitness Lifesyscle 9500HR battery location is at in the lower portion of the recumbent bike. This is a 1/2 to one hour task for most do it yourself'er.
In order to gain access to the battery compartment,you has to remove the pedals.
The center cover has to be remove.
The 6V battery will be within 12" from the pedals.

Additional reference: Lifecycle Battery 0819-0012 Model Description Terminal Volts AH L W H Lbs Price 0819-0012 Fits Lifecycle Stairmaster series 4200, 4400 - Lifecycle Lifefitness CT8500, CT9100, 9500HR, 95Ci - Star Trac 5300/6300, 5400/6400, StarTrac 6100 Pro, 6200 Elite, ET4600 (0819-0012 replaces the 0819-1006) F2 6 2.5 4.48 1.81 2.75 2 $19.80

Clean your battery terminals with rubbing alcohol then if it still doesn't work buy new a new battery. It may be running low.

I have the same issue. Can someone tell me where the battery is located? Is it in the control panel or in the base? Are replacements easy to find?

The battery located at the front bottom of the bike.
Remove TORX screws from the right side and bottom cover (as if riding)
Move the cover aside to locate the battery
Remove two slot screws holding the battery
Replace with original,or alarm type battery (use plastic ties to secure)
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Hi Angie
I believe the only piece what is the mono column , but you'll need to take off the foot pedal assembly so go to this website and scroll down to the crosstrianer and click on the pdf or pdfs you need to disassemble your unit
http://www.gympart.com/index.asp?fn=/troubleshooter_bank&st=viewall

On the bottom the bike frame their should be s# plate. If you need to replace the battery you need to: first remove the foot pedals,then side panels.

A 6v @ 2.5Ah battery should be in the frame
they sold run about $20.00 to $27.00 plus S/H

Some of these units have the main battery ( 6v @ 2.5AH ) inside the bike frame and a 9v in the backside of the upper console

You were probably steered wrong. I would expect the battery is the problem.

Use a voltmeter to check voltages.

If the battery is fully down, the alternator MAY have to have the field "flashed" to start generating.

In an automobile the current throu the alternator "idiot light" DOES THIS AUTOMATICALLY.but for your lifecycle I don't know how they do that unless the alternator uses permanent magnets.