Common Faults and Maintenance Methods of Electric Tricycles

Common Faults and Maintenance Methods of Electric Tricycles

FaultCauseSolution
The voltmeter shows no indication after power is connected.1. Poor contact of the battery terminal connection wires.1. Re - tighten.
2. The fuse is blown after the connection wire is short - circuited.2. Locate the short - circuit point and replace the fuse.
3. The voltmeter wire is disconnected or broken.3. Re - solder.
There is a voltage indication, but the vehicle won't start.1. The braking power - off switch is damaged or not reset.1. Replace the switch or re - adjust and re - tighten the reset position.
2. The ignition switch plug has poor contact.2. Re - charge or check if the battery is faulty.
3. The voltage of the ignition switch is too low and the contactor does not engage.3. Replace the speed regulator.
4. The motor wire is disconnected.4. Re - connect.
There is high - speed but no low - speed operation.1. The speed regulator is damaged.1. Replace the speed regulator.
2. The contactor contacts are burnt out.2. Replace the contact points.
3. The brake switch is damaged.3. Repair or replace the brake switch.
Unable to charge.1. The charging fuse is damaged.1. Replace the fuse.
2. The rectifier bridge is damaged.2. Replace the rectifier bridge.
3. The charging switch is damaged.3. Replace the switch.
The braking is abnormal.1. The two brakes are not synchronized.1. Adjust the rear - brake adjusting screws on both sides.
2. The brake pads are worn.2. Replace the brake pads.
The chain is disengaged.1. The chain is too loose.1. Adjust the tightness of the chain.
2. The motor adjustment is tilted.2. Adjust the angle of the motor.
The motor does not rotate and has no power.1. The carbon brushes are worn.1. Replace the carbon brushes.
2. The commutator is worn or the rotor is burnt out.2. Replace the rotor.
3. The motor is burnt out.3. Replace the motor.
The electric tricycle runs out of control.1. The throttle grip is damaged or the ground wire is disconnected.1. Replace the throttle grip or reconnect the ground wire properly.
2. The controller is damaged.2. Replace the controller.
The electric tricycle can only move forward but not backward.1. The forward and reverse switch is damaged.1. Replace the forward and reverse switch.

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