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Problems and solutions guide, Problem possible cause solution – Fisher-Price VOLKSWAGEN 73510 User Manual

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If, after reviewing the Problems and Solutions Guide, the vehicle still fails to operate, please contact your nearest
authorized service center or contact Power Wheels

®

Consumer Relations toll-free at 1-800-348-0751.

Problems and Solutions Guide

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Vehicle runs sluggishly

Undercharged battery

Charge the battery. A new battery should have been
charged for at least 18 hours before using the vehicle for the
first time. After first-time use, recharge the battery for at least
14 hours after each use. Never charge the battery longer
than 30 hours.

Check all connectors. Make sure the charger connector is
plugged into the battery, and that the charger is plugged into
the wall.

Make sure power flow to the wall outlet is “ON”.

Battery needs charging

After each use, the battery needs charging.

Wrong type or improperly installed fuse

Make sure that the battery has a properly installed
Power Wheels

®

25 amp fuse installed before charging.

For best performance, do not use substitute parts.

Battery is old and will not accept

Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not last

full charge

forever. Average battery life is 1 to 3 years depending on the
vehicle use and use conditions. Replace the battery with a
new Power Wheels

®

6 volt rechargable battery. Do not

substitute parts.

Vehicle is overloaded

Make sure you do not overload the vehicle by allowing
more than one rider at one time, by exceeding the 50 lb.
maximum weight capacity, or by towing objects behind
the vehicle.

Driving conditions are too stressful

Use only on generally level ground.

Sometimes the vehicle doesn’t

Loose wire or connector

Check all wires around the motors and all connectors to

run, but other times it does

make sure they are tight.

Motor or electrical switch damage

Contact your local Power Wheels

®

authorized service

center for diagnosis and repair.

When the foot pedal is pressed,

Loose wire or connector

Check all wires around the motors and all connectors

the vehicle won’t run without

to make sure they are tight.

a push

“Dead Spot” on motor

Contact your local Power Wheels

®

authorized service

center for diagnosis and repair.

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.

warm during use and is not reason
for concern.

If your charger does not get warm during
use, it does not mean that it is not working properly.

Battery makes a sizzling or

It is normal for some battery to

No action required.

gurgling noise when charging

make noise and swell slightly while
charging and is not reason for

If your battery does not make noise or swell slightly

concern.

during charging, it does not mean that it is
not accepting the charge.