What you need
-
-
System Components
-
When power is applied to the charging connector it activates a relay which disconnects the power to the main circuits.
-
The main powerswitch is under the large yellow lever and simply applies power from the battery to the control board in the console.
-
A multipole switch is used to reverse the direction of the motor
-
An LED in the console flashes with the sound
-
The sound is provided by a loudspeaker in the base
-
-
-
-
This battery has been replaced, the originals attach via a clip
-
Note the fuse on the positive connector
-
-
-
This switch is controlled by the level on the console and switches the polarity of the motor connectors.
-
Middle position is off, the other two positions are forward and backwards
-
If you are replacing the LED don't forget that the polarity of the wires is important
-
-
-
Has three switches to activate the music and connectors leading off to the motor, speaker, LED and battery
-
-
-
6v electric motor with capacitor for noise and spark suppressor wired across the terminals
-
10 Comments
If you've got sound but no movement then the most likely cause is the battery is discharged or defective. If you have a multimeter you could check the voltage on the battery.
If may also be a motor / mechanical issue. With the power disconnected you should be able to rotate the wheels but it won't spin freely as there is a gearbox.
Movement but no sound? Been charged
That could be a problem with the sound board which lives inside the steering wheel. It's quite a challenge to get to that which is what caused me to write the guide in the first place. I had to clean the switches on that board to get mine to work.
Alternatively could be a loose or broken wire on the speaker which is down in the base, one of the first things you get too when stripping it down.
What do I clean it with? Just polish? Had a look. Wires look fine so im confused lol
