E-scooter Fixes: My Electric Scooter Won’t Move
Follow these steps to troubleshoot why your electric scooter does not move.
Although the electric scooter may have a simple structure and fewer moving parts, it can still be damaged, especially its electronic parts. If you suddenly find that your micromobility vehicle refuses to move, the reason can be simple or complicated.
Below are the steps you may take to troubleshoot what is preventing your e-scooter from moving.
Make sure the power switch is working properly. That is, it does not loosen or does not seem to connect properly.
If the battery is charged and working as it should, it may be the fault of the fuse. It may collapse or explode. Check if it turns. If so, return to the “on” position. If it is burned, you need to replace it. Is this a “run to start” scooter? It is crucial to push some scooters before the acceleration happens. Check the battery and charge it if necessary. If possible, check if the battery is working on another electric scooter. The brake switch is another possibility. Most electric scooters usually have an open brake switch, but some have closed brake switches. The brake switch tells the speed controller to stop the motor when the brake is applied.
Disconnect the brake lever wire from the speed control to test for a faulty open brake switch and see if the scooter works. If so, it is an open type with defects.
To test for a faulty closed brake switch, you must disconnect the brake wire connector from the speed controller and the two terminal wires into the connector on the control that has the brake switch disconnected. If the scooter operates when the control switch connector is connected, then the brake switch is a defective closed type.
Check the battery port and the battery charger for damage. Check the speed controller for any loose or melted wires. If any wire burns or melts, the cruise control may be defective. The machine can get very hot. Melted or burned wires and connectors indicate excessive heat that can damage the motor’s copper windings. Look for burnt or melted wires or wire connections attached to the motor. Burnt or melted wires or wire connections indicate motor overheating, which can melt the plastic cover of the motor’s copper winding.
Conclusion
When an electric scooter refuses to move, the cause may be as simple as a faulty switch or as grave as a broken battery. Eliminate the potential causes one by one until you find the root cause. You can also upgrade your controller to the Flash Motors Nano Elite to gain access to advanced AI features, including Preventive Maintenance that alerts you when a component needs care.
