20 Most Recent NRS Hoveround MPV 4 - Hovaround Used Electric Wheelchair Questions & Answers

This part is for an Invacare power wheelchair with TRSS. This is a tilt and or recline single switch for actuator control. A search on the Invacare website shows an active part number and no price. A search of e_bay shows pricing between 50 and 150 dollars. This switch is easy to replace. plug the black "Lego " block into the power source, the 2 pin Anderson plug into the actuator and the Molex into the limit switch. You may need to switch the plug polarity of the 2 pin output to the actuator to get it to go in the right direction. The part was used on MkIV and MkV and some MKVI systems and should be readily available on line. Hope this helps.

It is possible that the new batteries are bad. This happened to me once. The charger though is probably the culprit for your problems. Have the charger tested first, or ask a scooter or power wheelchair store test or charge your batteries.

Problem solved.

Generally, the blinking battery light means that the drives are not fully engaged. Pull up hard on the two levers to engage the drive motors.

You have one motor in free wheel. Which ever direction the chair is going to circle, place that motor back into drive mode. Depending on your model, the lever is gray and located just behind drive wheel or, is yellow located in the front under the seat.

It means the chair is in free wheel. Move the two levers under the seat to place in drive.

You must follow the power. With a multimeter start at batteries, go to battery connections, connections into control module, out of control module and at controller. You should have at least 12.6V on each battery and not below 25V for both. If you have readings lower, replace the batteries. If you get at least these readings, it should be the same V readings all the way through the system. When it is not, that is where the problem is.

It sounds as if you are missing your battery cable connectors. Contact Hoveround for replacement battery cables.

Check your battery connections, make absolutely sure it is connected correctly. Place a multimeter in the XLR plug (joystick). You should have around 26V reading if batteries are connected correctly. Check the free wheel levers. place the chair in free wheel and move back and forth a couple of times. Place the chair back into drive, turn on controller and try to drive. ( This is not typically associated with a clicking sound but will ensure your brakes are not on) If you are still hearing a clicking sound, it could be a problem with the brake or a motor. A qualified technician should really look at it for you.

1. Disconnect the control cable (cable going from joystick to the back of chair) 2. Remove seat. (Be careful with the seat post, they often have grease on them) 3. Unplug battery cable. 4. Disconnect the black strap holding the battery cover. 5. Pull up the cover to reveal battery. .

Hoveround manual: Took the answer right from the manual. If you would like a digital copy of the manual, the link is posted below. [The swivel seat permits the seat to pivot from the forward facing position through 90 degrees in either the left or right directions. The seat will lock in each of the forward, left and right facing positions. This feature is provided to make side transferring easier. The swivel release lever is mounted on the left side in the standard position] http://www.hoveround.com/.../MPV4-Power-Chair-Manual.pdf

Hoveround is a manufacturer that does not sell their products to independent DME companies. You must call their national number.

There should be a lever under the seat, left side near the rear. Push the lever toward the rear of the chair to unlock the position. You may require some lubricant, WD-40, if it is stuck.

Could be a number of issues here. Caster bearings need cleaning\replacement Fork bearings need cleaning\replacement. Drive Tires could be too low and need air. Motors were not properly mounted to gearbox and/or motor coupler is damaged. Too much crud is wrapped around a wheel - obstruction. The VSI controller isn't flashing a code so you are electrically connected to the motors, brakes and batteries. Problem appears to be mechanical - not electrical.

check your local dealer for a used one. might need pictures and some leg work, the types vary from model to model but sometimes cross manufacturers pictures help. or the dealer can order a new one but prepare for sticker shock.

Try tightening the nuts that hold the wheels onto the chair. Make sure they are very tight.