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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.