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[eddieo]

Just took the bike out for an abortive run. the red/yellow/green lights were all on so I thought it was charged.... started peddling away and it spluttered a few times then nothing it just died (lights still on) it has been standing unused since before Christmas.

I have put it on charge hopefully all it needs....but why would all the lights be on? any ideas or suggestions please?

 

[rog_london]

Just took the bike out for an abortive run. the red/yellow/green lights were all on so I thought it was charged.... started peddling away and it spluttered a few times then nothing it just died (lights still on) it has been standing unused since before Christmas.

I have put it on charge hopefully all it needs....but why would all the lights be on? any ideas or suggestions please?

As I haven't had mine too long I can't claim to be an expert - but I feel fairly sure that if the yellow and green lights are on you do NOT have a battery problem, as they're telling you the battery is putting out its full voltage....

Look elsewhere, therefore. There are lots of connectors around the controller (beneath the bottom bracket) and I would have a careful look around there first - a disassemble and a squirt of WD40 before putting them back together might not go amiss. They are somewhat exposed to the elements down there.

Disconnect the battery first, of course.

Rog.

 

[eddieo]

Seems you are correct it is a connection......tried it again and nothing, pressed the derestrict (green button on left) and it worked!

tried it again and nothing......so will investigate

 

[flecc]

Almost certainly a poor connection, possibly at the battery connections to the bike. Connections can oxidise a bit in damp weather, passing enough current for LEDs etc, but unable to pass higher currents for motor drive.
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[eddieo]

It has been stored in my hall...so toasty warm lol

I hope its something simple in the handlebar area as playing with green button got it to work

if not its back to ETS I'm afraid

 

[eddieo]

Mmm....tried it again in the hall as its raining, it works (on throttle) if I push the green derestrict button in.. Then stops working if I push it again

Haven't used it in the cold spell but don't think it used to be like this.....could ETS have got a wire crossed when they refitted my rebuilt rear wheeL I wonder? or maybe its just me lol

If its dry tomorrow I will have a proper go on it

 

[Wisper Bikes]

Intermitant problem

Hi Eddieo

I have forwarded a link to your post to Norman, to see if he can throw any light on this.

All the best David

 

[eddieo]

Hi Eddieo

I have forwarded a link to your post to Norman, to see if he can throw any light on this.

All the best David

Thanks David but not really your problem I believe.

Went for a ride this afternoon, pedal and power comes on and throttle works...BUT if I press the green derestrict button I loose all power. but 3 indicator lights on left stay on.

So this must be from when ETS refitted the rear wheel after the rebuild? I used to think the green button did not do anything much before

 

[Wisper Bikes]

Green button

Yes Eddieo, it does sound as if they have crossed a wire. Please keep me in the loop though.

Best regards David

 

[Vikki]

I'm wondering if they've mixed up one of the brake switches with the de-restrict button.

Vikki.

 

[rog_london]

I'm wondering if they've mixed up one of the brake switches with the de-restrict button.

Vikki.

He says the green button still works push/on push/off - so I wouldn't think there's a connection (pun not intended) with the brake switch. Also didn't he say it DID work before it had sat in his hall for a little while?

Rog.

 

[eddieo]

He says the green button still works push/on push/off - so I wouldn't think there's a connection (pun not intended) with the brake switch. Also didn't he say it DID work before it had sat in his hall for a little while?

Rog.

This problem has only arisen since bike back from rear wheel refit/rebuild....

I did not get what Vicki suggested as (doh!) I thought she meant at handle bars lol But Norman of wisper has contacted me saying:

" I thought Vikkis post re possibly muddling up the brake switch and the destrictor switch connectors was also a good idea to investigate as they are identical connectors and have the same colour wires"

so will drop it back to ETS when they get parts ...to save a wasted trip