E5.5 Elliptical. Can I reset the console?

Time for a new one. Too many parts are not available including the console.

https://www.fitnessrepairparts.com/cart/ViewItem/63004057

https://www.google.com/search?q=elliptical+yowza+captiva+replacement+console

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as no machine make is advised , the rule of thumb is that before threading the needle pull the thread and adjust the tension until a definite pull is required

You might try loosening the top tension. If that doesn't work, then try tightening the bobbin tension (do it only tiny increments!). What you want to do is decrease the amount of pull the upper thread applies to the bobbin thread, or increase the amount of pull the bobbin thread applies to the top thread.

Understanding Thread Tension Threads

If you wish to get some details; check the site linked here. Pull up older posts. Check for treadmill articles.
http://electro-medical.blogspot.com/

Hi Doug,
You may have a problem with the resistance motor. The covers will have to be taken off to fix.
Usually when you increase or decrease the resistance you will hear the motor working. Do you hear it ?

FOLLOW this steps and fix it. God bless you
Clean the heart rate monitoring pads if the console is not displaying your heart rate when you grip the pads. Use a damp cloth and a mild soap to clean the pads. Do not use alcohol or any other abrasive cleaners that may damage the equipment.

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Calibrate the ramp if the elliptical is not functioning properly. Press and hold the "Target Toning Workouts" button on the console until the calibration mode appears on the display. Press the "Target Toning Workouts" button once. The elliptical will display additional directions. Use the "One Step Power Ramp" increase and decrease buttons to raise and lower the ramp.

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Adjust the reed switch by removing the access cover, which sits over the wheel of the elliptical at the back of the machine. The access cover can be removed with a flat-head screwdriver. Unplug the machine. The reed switch provides information to the console for display. Rotate the pulley until the pulley magnet, which is under the belt, lines up with the reed switch. The reed switch has a wire running into it. Loosen the screw to the reed switch and adjust the distance closer or farther from the pulley magnet. Tighten the screw. Plug in the machine and rotate the pulley. If the console still is not displaying correctly, repeat adjusting the reed switch distance either closer or father from the pulley magnet.

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Adjust the drive belt if the pedals slip while in use. Unplug the elliptical. Lift the latch on the underside of the left pedal arm and slip it off. Use a screwdriver to remove the arm sleeve and pry open the disc panel. Loosen the pivot screw located on the left side. The belt tighten screw is below the pivot screw. Tighten the belt tightening screw until the belt is tight. Tighten the pivot screw. Replace the disc and arm to the elliptical

follow this steps and fix it. God bless you
Electronics Problem You control the tension of the pedals using the buttons on the console. When you assemble the A.C.T. elliptical, you have to thread a group of wires from the console through the upright down to the electronics board. These wires communicate the resistance settings to the electronics board. If the wires twist, disconnect or break, the resistance will not work. You will need to reconnect or replace the wires.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/406522-tension-problems-with-the-nordictrack-a-c-t-elliptical/#ixzz2Z4kLeLBm

adjust the magnet, tigh the bolts with some wrench. test the magnet with the magnet from refrigerator for to see if is attracted or repeled , change it if necessary.

sincerely. God bless you

To mount the elliptical trainer, firmly hold the handlebars or the T-handle and carefully step onto the pedal that is in the lowest position. Next, step onto the other pedal. Push the pedals until they begin to move with a continuous motion. Note: The pedal disks can turn in either direction. It is recommended that you turn the pedal disks in the direction shown below; however, to give variety to your exercise, you may choose to turn the pedal disks in the opposite direction.
To dismount the elliptical trainer, allow the pedals to come to a complete stop. CAUTION: The elliptical trainer does not have a free wheel; the pedals will continue to move until the flywheel stops. When the pedals are stationary, step off the highest pedal first. Then, step off the lowest pedal.
As you exercise, you can adjust the resistance of the pedals with the resistance knob on the console. To increase the resistance, turn the knob clockwise; to decrease the resistance, turn the knob counterclockwise.

their maybe a loose connection between the upper display and function controls I would pull apart the upper display and check the connectors between the two boards