Fisher-Price VOLKSWAGEN 73510 - Manual (Page 31)

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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.