Powabyke x6 problems
- Thread starter Julesw
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Yes it is. The motor won't run . The bike hadn't been used for a couple of months. We got it out yesterday, at first it was like it had a flat battery it would start then when you put a load on it the would cut then it suddenly it started to work properly. My wife decided to take it for a spin and it wouldn't work. The battery is fully charged and the lights on the so I thought check the throttle first.
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It's very unlikely to be the throttle.Much more likely is the main motor connector or the battery. Did you keep it in the dry or could water have got in?
The battery is new I took the throttle off and had a look when I put it back it worked although it has had a few glitches this after noon so I am a bit baffled, the bike was kept in a container so could have got damp
OK, I am trying to establish what controls you have on the bicycle, there have been many versions of the X6, without photos it is very difficult to diagnose the fault. Is it possible for you to post any photographs here?
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I apologise for the off topic post, but I saw the Mk3 version of the X24. Aesthetically, it looks much nicer than previous models. I'm half tempted, how are Powabykes generally regarded by members on here?
Here are your photos:
Link for user manual:
http://www.powabyke.com/asx/documents/x_user_manual.pdf
Link to Powerbyke X6 spares:
http://www.powabyke.com/shop/-/x-6-powabyke/
If you register online on the Powerbyke website via the Owner zone button on the top toolbar you will be able to gain access to the manuals for your bicycle. They may contain detailed wiring diagrams.
Link for user manual:
http://www.powabyke.com/asx/documents/x_user_manual.pdf
Link to Powerbyke X6 spares:
http://www.powabyke.com/shop/-/x-6-powabyke/
If you register online on the Powerbyke website via the Owner zone button on the top toolbar you will be able to gain access to the manuals for your bicycle. They may contain detailed wiring diagrams.
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I am trying to establish whether it is an early 2 wire brushed motor.
If it is, it could be the brushes are worn and only making intermittent contact.
It might be worth trying to put the bicycle on its stand with the wheel off the ground and turning the wheel by hand while applying some throttle input to see if it will fire up.
If it is, it could be the brushes are worn and only making intermittent contact.
It might be worth trying to put the bicycle on its stand with the wheel off the ground and turning the wheel by hand while applying some throttle input to see if it will fire up.
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My normal way of checking, although lengthy, would follow the path of power from the battery to the motor checking everything is sound before moving onto the next step:
Assuming it is a brushed motor
1. Measure the voltage on the charger with a multimeter and check it is within specification limit.
2. Fully charge the battery.
2. Establish the input/output pin-outs on the battery connector and then measure the voltage across the output terminals. If the voltage is low, it would indicate something amiss inside. Check any fuses for continuity.
It could simply be a dry solder joint or a broken wire or some cells maybe faulty. I would not advise delving inside unless you have the knowledge to do so, it would be better to get it checked out by a qualified person.
3. While disconnected from the battery inspect the battery cable connector and cable for wear on the pins and if necessary remove the connector cover and check each wire joint on the connector.
4. Gain access to the controller circuit board and measure the voltage at the junction of the battery cable and the board after reconnecting the battery cable and switching on the key switch, be careful not to short anything out with the meter probes.
5. Check the switch wiring and cable for continuity.
6. With the drive wheel supported off the ground operate the throttle and the measure the voltage on the motor cable pins. If no voltage is present the the throttle could be faulty.
7. Obtain the throttle wiring diagram from the website and check all throttle connections and the cable is sound down to the control box. Locate the control signal wire from the throttle at its solder junction on the controller board and monitor the voltage across this point and 0v with a meter - it should vary as you twist the throttle.
8. Remove the motor cable junction box cover and measure the voltage on the cable wires. If not present then I would suspect a faulty controller. If present but the motor is still not running then remove the front wheel, remove the side cover and locate the brush holder and check that the bushes are not worn or sticking in the brush guides.
Assuming it is a brushed motor
1. Measure the voltage on the charger with a multimeter and check it is within specification limit.
2. Fully charge the battery.
2. Establish the input/output pin-outs on the battery connector and then measure the voltage across the output terminals. If the voltage is low, it would indicate something amiss inside. Check any fuses for continuity.
It could simply be a dry solder joint or a broken wire or some cells maybe faulty. I would not advise delving inside unless you have the knowledge to do so, it would be better to get it checked out by a qualified person.
3. While disconnected from the battery inspect the battery cable connector and cable for wear on the pins and if necessary remove the connector cover and check each wire joint on the connector.
4. Gain access to the controller circuit board and measure the voltage at the junction of the battery cable and the board after reconnecting the battery cable and switching on the key switch, be careful not to short anything out with the meter probes.
5. Check the switch wiring and cable for continuity.
6. With the drive wheel supported off the ground operate the throttle and the measure the voltage on the motor cable pins. If no voltage is present the the throttle could be faulty.
7. Obtain the throttle wiring diagram from the website and check all throttle connections and the cable is sound down to the control box. Locate the control signal wire from the throttle at its solder junction on the controller board and monitor the voltage across this point and 0v with a meter - it should vary as you twist the throttle.
8. Remove the motor cable junction box cover and measure the voltage on the cable wires. If not present then I would suspect a faulty controller. If present but the motor is still not running then remove the front wheel, remove the side cover and locate the brush holder and check that the bushes are not worn or sticking in the brush guides.
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