Advice needed re mobility scooters please.

[**bustysinclaire**]

Does anyone know much about mobility scooters?

Got a bit of a problem, I need to know whether it is a big job to fix or not.

I have a second hand scooter I was wanting to sell on as OH has just bought a new one.

The battery is fine and power going to machine all showing fully charged, it worked fine yesterday then today a prospective buyer took if for a ride and it just stopped.

We have had a look at it and established that the disengage mechanism seems to be causing a problem and the green light that usually shows continuous if all ok is now flashing which is telling us there is a fault.

Is there anyone that maybe able to give us some clues about it. many thanks.

[margaret*e]

 Have you checked that the battery is connected properly, no loose wires.

Something similar happened with mine, it was something to do with the wiring.

It cost me £60 to get it fixed, it may cost more if it's taken to a mobility shop.

[**bustysinclaire**]

Hi margaret,  

We have check the battery, it is fully charged and is powering the machine ok, we double checked all was connected properly as it is a car boot one.

It just seems as though there is something wrong with putting it in and out of gear.

I'm going to try cleaning it all tomorrow where the lever etc fits to the motor and see it that helps otherwise I think we will have to get it looked at. 

[dark_castle1]

https://forum.allaboutcircuits.com/threads/electric-mobility-scooter-rascal.72491/

This link might be worth a read and I would also Google the model you have and search for a similar problem and that might bear fruit.

[**tigerlilly**]

Thanks both been googling xx

Dark castle thank you for that link. My scooter isn't made any more, but your link looks useful thanks xx

[**bustysinclaire**]

Sorry wrong account xx

[right-then-petal]

[**bustysinclaire**]

Lol petal xx

[mustard-tree]

Have you tried the reset button.

Mine is just under the seat, but it could be anywhere on the scooter.

If you can find it, try it, then see if green light has stopped flashing.

Also, ensure that the freewheel lever (usually yellow) is pushed well into the drive position.

If not fully home, going over a small bump can knock it into freewheel, and scooter will stop

[**bustysinclaire**]

thank you MT I'll look for a reset xx

I think it is the lever causing problems. xx

I'm going to attempt to check out the motor lol, I maybe some time. xx

[**bustysinclaire**]

Just saying thanks to everyone,

Scooter didn't respond to my limited dabbling into the motor, I tried all that was suggested and it hasn't helped, the scooter is still giving a flashing signal for fault so I'm going to have to have it looked at by a proper person lol xxx

Thank you all though most appreciated.

[right-then-petal]

https://www.google.co.uk/search?source=hp&ei=c9rLWvabF8LHgQaH9CU&q=mobility+scotter+flashing+light&o...

[suzieseaside]

Did you mean this one in particular petal?

https://martinmobility.com/mobilityscootertroubleshooting.htm

OP - I guess you have googled the make of the scooter to see if there is a downloadable manual with a troubleshooting section?

[right-then-petal]

not sure which model it was so i just googled flashing light, it might help Suzie.

[suzieseaside]

I realise that petal.

My suggestion was to the OP formerly BS, now little miss gullible. She will know the make and there are sometimes manuals online with a troubleshooting page.

How are you doing petal? Still making the little figures?

[right-then-petal]

yes when i get time Suzie,got some half finish ones with moe the five joints

[**bustysinclaire**]

Thank you both, I have googled the troubleshooting, its a CTM. Which is no longer made.

The code I have established means 5 flashes - disengage lever fault. 

I have checked all wiring, cleaned all terminals and connections, lubricated the lever itself and found I personally cant get into the motor without taking all kinds of bits off. So as im not a qualified mechanic I can't do any more, so its time unfortunately to spend some money, just to sell it on grrrrrrr.

[margaret*e]

Have you tried looking on ebay or Gumtree for parts?.

[**bustysinclaire**]

Thats a thought,thanks margaret, never thought about gumtree.  Xx