Problems and solutions guide, Problem possible cause solution – Fisher-Price 76970 User Manual
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Problems and Solutions Guide
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Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Vehicle constantly blows fuses
Wrong type of fuse used
Your vehicle requires a Power Wheels
®
thermal
fuse in the battery. Make sure the Power Wheels
®
thermal fuse is properly installed in the battery.
For best performance, do not use substitute parts.
Child is switching between
Teach your child to stop the vehicle before switching
FORWARD and REVERSE
between FORWARD and REVERSE.
without stopping.
Loud clacking or grinding
Broken gears
Contact your local Power Wheels
®
authorized service
noise from a motor-gearbox
center for diagnosis and repair.
Charger gets warm during use
It is normal for some chargers to get
No action required. If your charger does not get warm during
warm during use and is not reason
use, it does not mean that it is not working properly.
for concern. Some chargers do not
get warm during use.
Battery makes a sizzling or
It is normal for some batteries to
No action required. If your battery does not make noise or
gurgling noise when charging
make noise and swell slightly while
swell slightly during charging, it does not mean that it is not
charging and is not reason for
accepting the charge.
concern. Some batteries do not
make noise or swell while charging.
If, after reviewing the Problems and Solutions Guide, the vehicle still fails to operate, please contact your nearest
authorized service center (see page 26) or contact Power Wheels
®
Consumer Affairs toll-free at
1-800-348-0751.
Helpful Hint: For faster service when calling Consumer Affairs, completely charge the battery before calling and have
the following available by the phone:
• vehicle,
• vehicle model number (see sticker on bottom of vehicle),
• vehicle production run number (see sticker on bottom of vehicle),
• Phillips screwdriver, slotted screwdriver and needle-nose pliers with plastic or rubber handles,
• an extra Power Wheels
®
thermal fuse is helpful.