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Kimm Posted on Nov 15, 2013

Elliptical calories way off....

The calorie count is very low. One hour for .90 miles and 100 calories. How do I calibrate it?

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 08, 2011

SOURCE: Schwinn 431 Elliptical doesn't register rpm's, distance, etc.

I have this same problem and called the customer service. The problem is that the rpm sensor is not working. It could be the sensor or something else. They had me check the connections first for the wiring harness at the top and middle and then sent me parts to work on the inside where I have my problem. I am still working on mine because the magnet was installed on the wrong side of the flywheel. Hope you don't have this issue.

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John Mazmanian

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  • Posted on Aug 14, 2010

SOURCE: was given a Schwinn spin bike Model DX 900. Has

Sometimes taking them out looking at the Battery holder for corrosion first then check if the batteries are in the right way ( I've made that mistake ) Also the wire that leads down to the sensor and see if its adjusted correctly

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