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You definitely can but you'll have to buy a 12V lead acid battery charger, the best option for a dead battery is just replacing it. With lead batteries there is a chance you'll get it to charge once and it'll just go dead again. Hope this helps! If you need a replacement battery for your machine, we do carry them, I will be attaching a link http://www.sportsmith.net/itemform.aspx?item=P0612258070&ReturnUrl=/productsearch.aspx?dsNav=N%3a11565

Replacement Parts for Fitness Exercise Equipment at SPORTSMITH This sounds like you are dealing with a bad upper display board.

Precor Error 05, Key Depressed at Power Up Probable Cause 1. A key is permanently depressed on the display. 2. An interface chip (IC) has failed in the upper PCA's keypad. 3. Liquid (cleaning solution or sweat) may be on the surface of a touch sensitive display. Corrective Action

1. Disconnect the keypad cable from the upper PCA. Reset power to the machine. If the Error 05 is eliminated, the keypad is the cause and should be replaced.
2. Disconnect the keypad cable from the upper PCA. Reset power to the machine. If the Error 05 still appears, the upper PCA* is the cause and should be replaced. *Upper PCA's most commonly do not come with software. Remove the software (chip) from the existing upper PCA prior to replacement and install into the new upper PCA.
3. Wipe away all liquid from the touch sensitive display. Reset power to the unit. If the Error 05 is eliminated, the liquid was the cause.

Precor Error Code 21 Error Code: 21 Manufacturer: Precor Model: All Models Error Description: Error 21, Too many Consecutive Power Requests- The error 21 observes a treadmill's power bit reading when the treadmill was operating at speeds above 1 mph. Power bits indicate the relative time that the motor controller drive circuit is turned on. Power bits is an indication of the amount of power the load is demanding from the motor controller. Error 21 indicates that at a speed greater than 1 mph, an excessive amount of power is being demanded from the motor controller. Possible Reason:

1. A badly worn deck and/or running belt can cause the error to appear when the unit is in use.
2. Badly worn drive motor brushes may not be making proper contact with the drive motor commutator causing the error to occur when the unit is in use. The unit may also slow down or become sluggish when the load or speed is increased.
3. A jumper may be required on the lower PCA if installed into a 120 VAC (Version 2) treadmill.
4. A leaky or shorted drive motor filter capacitor (on units equipped with SCR motor controller) could increase the current demand enough to cause the error.
5. A leaky or shorted drive motor inductor (on units equipped with SCR motor controller) could increase the current demand enough to cause the error.
6. The high power demand is caused by a shorted or de-magnetized drive motor.

Recommended Action:

1. Determine the amount of AC input current being drawn by the unit under no load and loaded conditions using a clamp on AC ammeter. The current displayed can be used to determine the condition of the deck and/or running belt. These same readings should be taken on a like unit, in good operating condition with a know good deck and running belt. The readings from the unit in good operationg condition can be used as the benchmark. Compare readings and replace* the deck and/or running belt if necessary. *Some units have a reversible deck. Be sure if the deck is being flipped or replaced, a new belt is installed on the new deck surface.*
2. Inspect and repalce both drive motor brushes if necessary.
3. Inspect the lower PCA (if unit is 120 VAC/ Version 2) for jumper. If jumper is not installed, error typically appears between 7 mph & 8 mph. Install jumper if necessary. CAUTION - DO NOT install jumper if unit is 240 VAC. Installing the jumper on a 240 VAC unit will casue the lower PCA to fail.
4. Measure the AC input current without a load using a clamp on AC ammeter. Electrically isolate the filter capacitor from the drive motor circuit. The drive motor leads need be kept intact so the drive motor will operate with the filter capacitor removed from the circuit. Re-measure the no load AC input. If the AC input current is significantly lower, replace the filter capacitor.
5. Measure the AC input current without a load using a clamp on AC ammeter. Electrically isolate the inductor from the drive motor circuit. The drive motor leads need be kept intact so the drive motor will operate with the inductor removed from the circuit. Re-measure the no load AC input. If the AC input current is significantly lower, replace the inductor.
6. Swap the existing drive motor with a known good drive motor.

Precor Error Code 21

Replacement Parts for Fitness Exercise Equipment at SPORTSMITH This sounds like you are dealing with a worn deck and belt. If you apply wax periodically, you can prolong the life of these components. Using your serial number, the link below will help you find the deck and belt needed for your model. Precor Repair Parts for 9 45 9 45i Treadmills Consumer SPORTSMITH net

Replacement Parts for Fitness Exercise Equipment at SPORTSMITH This sounds like you are dealing with a worn deck and belt. If you apply wax periodically, you can prolong the life of these components. Using your serial number, the link below will help you find the deck and belt needed for your model. Precor Repair Parts for 9 45 9 45i Treadmills Consumer SPORTSMITH net

Remove the the black and red wire from the Motor control board, get a drill battery and touch the wires to the positive and negative. If the belt moves, then I would say to replace the MCB.

Replacement Parts for Fitness Exercise Equipment at SPORTSMITH The following link will take you to some information on this model. Precor Equipment Repair Parts Treadmill Belts Ramp Sleeves SPORTSMITH net

Precor Error 30, 31, 32 and 33, Communications Error Probable Cause 1. Bad interconnect cable between upper PCA and lower PCA. 2. Interconnect cable is mistakenly plugged into the CSAFE connector at the upper PCA. 3. Elliptical 5.17 equipped with old software version 1.01 in upper and lower PCA. 4. Upper and lower PCAs have mismatched software. 5. Another component plugged onto the PCA is overloading the +5VDC power supply. 6. Bad lower PCA. 7. Bad upper PCA. Corrective Action

1. Test unit with a know good interconnect cable or test the interconnect cable for continuity. Replace interconnect cable if necessary.
2. Disconnect the interconnect cable from the CSAFE connector and attach to the proper position on the upper PCA.3.
3. Replace the upper and lower software of the 5.17 elliptical with the most current versions.4.
4. If one of the PCAs is found to have software version 1.01, replace it with the most current software version.
5. Disconnect all components from the upper and lower PCA leaving the data cable connecting between the upper and lower PCAs and the AC power going to the lower PCA. If the unit shows any error other than the error 3x, reconnect components one at a time. Reset power between each newly connected component until the error 3x reappears. Whichever component was last connected when the error 3x reappears, is the cause for the error. Replace the faulty component.
6. Test unit with a known good lower PCA. Replace the lower PCA if necessary.
7. Test unit with a known good upper PCA. Replace the upper PCA if necessary.

Precor Error Code 30 31 32 33

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Replacement Parts for Fitness Exercise Equipment at SPORTSMITH I am not sure where you can find a used one, but I can find a couple of new options for you. Depending on your machine, there are two different motors available. One is for a 220V machine and the other is for 110V machine. I will post links to both. MOTOR LIFT ACTUATOR 120V PRECOR TREADMILL PPP000000044257107 SPORTSMITH net Lift Motor 240V Precor PPP000000044257108 SPORTSMITH net

Not familiar with an error 400 - and error 40 is an elevation error - it needs to be addressed(fixed) cannot really be reset otherwise. Check connections and fuses first. If it was recently put together, make sure the data cable was not pinched. If it is battery operated, an error 40 can occur when the battery is low. Btw, I’m available to help over the phone in case u need at https://www.6ya.com/expert/russell_1d1c35fa8a5a0be4

Replacement Parts for Fitness Exercise Equipment at SPORTSMITH Precor Error LS, Speed Sensor Signal Missing Probable Cause 1. Intermittent or open connection of the speed sensor (reed switch) wiring. 2. Reed switch is defective or has intermittent connection. 3. Drive motor brushes are bad. 4. Lower PCA is bad. Corrective Action

1. Inspect the speed sensor (reed switch) wiring for damage or poor connection to the lower PCA. Replace damaged wiring or reset connection as necessary.
2. Using an ohm meter, test the reed switch while rotating the drive pulley. The reed switch will close when the magnet passes in front of it.
3. Inspect the drive motor brushes and replace if necessary.
4. Test unit with a known good lower PCA. Replace lower PCA if necessary.

Precor Error Code LS

If the battery is low usually the elevation will not work. Otherwise it should work ok. Btw, I’m available to help over the phone in case u need at https://www.6ya.com/expert/russell_1d1c35fa8a5a0be4

If you really have a 'black dust' issue, your machine would be at least 7 years old - if it is less than 10 years, the parts would be under warranty, assuming you bought it new. One or both rollers and the walking belt would need to be replaced. You were advised to call Precor - did you? I am surprised the retailer did not offer any help - this seems like poor customer service. Btw, I’m available to help over the phone in case u need at https://www.6ya.com/expert/russell_1d1c35fa8a5a0be4

Is the battery low? Btw, I’m available to help over the phone in case u need at https://www.6ya.com/expert/russell_1d1c35fa8a5a0be4

Precor Error 05, Key Depressed at Power Up Probable Cause 1. A key is permanently depressed on the display. 2. An interface chip (IC) has failed in the upper PCA's keypad. 3. Liquid (cleaning solution or sweat) may be on the surface of a touch sensitive display. Corrective Action

1. Disconnect the keypad cable from the upper PCA. Reset power to the machine. If the Error 05 is eliminated, the keypad is the cause and should be replaced.
2. Disconnect the keypad cable from the upper PCA. Reset power to the machine. If the Error 05 still appears, the upper PCA* is the cause and should be replaced. *Upper PCA's most commonly do not come with software. Remove the software (chip) from the existing upper PCA prior to replacement and install into the new upper PCA.
3. Wipe away all liquid from the touch sensitive display. Reset power to the unit. If the Error 05 is eliminated, the liquid was the cause.

This link will take you to the parts available for these models. Because most machines are serial number specific, you will need to narrow your search based on your particular model and serial number. Precor Repair Parts for 9 33 9 33i Treadmills Consumer SPORTSMITH net

Depends on the version - the serial number would help, not sure which one version 4 would be, but I would guess it would be in the front on the bottom. That is where it has been for the last 5-6 years. Btw, I’m available to help over the phone in case u need at https://www.6ya.com/expert/russell_1d1c35fa8a5a0be4

please find an overview of safety keys for treadmills here as well as a direct link to purchase some : http://www.treadmillsrepair.co.uk/2014/08/treadmill-safety-key.html