Mobility scooter beeps but will not move

IT NEED REPAIR , GEAR SHIFTING IS BAD.
FIND A SHOP AND GET IT FIXED/
MOVED THIS FROM CARS TO WHEEL CHAIR ELECT.

Hi a scooter in good condition will reset turning key off & on :::::::: you're problem is possibly a faulty speed potentiometer. On the throttle.Cheers

"Apparently" it MATTERS how many beeps you have? Your Scooter is trying to communicate with you!

Please see this series of posts:

https://www.mobilityscootersdirect.com/forum/knowledge-base/pride-go-go-mobility-scooter-beeps-5-times
4 TIPS TO RESOLVE COMMON MOBILITY SCOOTER AND POWER WHEELCHAIR ISSUES
4 Tips to Resolve Common Mobility Scooter and Power Wheelchair Issues

Anthony

Three things you might try:
1. Make sure the charging cable is not plugged into the battery pack.
2. Make sure the transaxle is engaged. Try changing the position of the manual freewheel lever.


3. The "horn" also gives diagnostic codes. See if there is a repeating pattern to the beeps and compare them to the code chart.

5 flash code is the electro magnetic Brake. This is referring to the brake on the motor that can be released by the freewheel lever.

1. place the freewheel lever into the free wheel position. Ensure the scooter is in free wheel and move the scooter forwards and backwards a few times.

2. Place the freewheel lever in drive position, push on scooter to ensure it is in drive and does not move. Turn on key and press the throttle. If you have the same code again, call a technician to check the brake, chances are it needs replaced.

hi, the 5 bleeps are related to the brake,,, located at the rear of the scooter located on the side of the motor, attached to that is the free wheel lever,, in drive mode ,, check that the microswitch is working correctly, check the wire( connectors etc ) from the brake to the controller ,


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The Sterling Sapphire is not sold in the USA so, you may want to verify this information with a local technician however; 7 flashes or beeps is commonly a throttle issue. When the problem starts and you have been driving for awhile, ensure the throttle lever is in the stop position, turn off scooter, wait 10 seconds and turn scooter back on. If that does not clear your problem: There should be two set screws (very small) that you can tighten with an allen wrench on the throttle lever. Make sure those are tight.

If this is a continuous problem, you may need a new throttle potentiometer.

how did you fix it

Hi. This sounds difficult. I have had a few scooters move slowly forward or in reverse, but not both. Normally if the speed pot ( wig wag ) is not exactly in the central position, they can do this.
It is possible for a scooter to have your problem, if the speed lever is binding or rubbing on the housing. Normally the lever is returned to the middle by a spring around the speed pot shaft. If this spring is loose or broken, then this could also cause the problem. Sometimes a small spot of oil or grease will help.
To check the speed lever is in the middle, slowly move the lever for forward untill you hear the brake solenoid release. Now release the lever and slowly pull it for reverse untill you hear the brake solenoid release. Make sure that the speed lever moves the same amount for forward as it does for reverse. If not adjust it with the key off.
If you get the machine to drive properly, then change the controller to see if it is OK.
As for the beeping, a lot of machines will go into an error mode if the speed lever is not in the central position when you turn the key on. This is a safety precausion.
Good luck. Neil.