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How to Diagnose a Faulty Gear Switch

The most common symptoms of a faulty Gear Switch are:


  • Vehicle does not drive forward/back with the pedal but works with remote.
  • Vehicle drives forward but not on reverse.
  • Vehicle drives on reverse but not forward.


Depending on the symptoms above, here are a few ways you can troubleshoot a faulty Gear Switch


  • Before proceeding with the below, make sure the MainBoard/Speed Controller connections are all in place as this could also prevent it from working in forward or reverse. You should also check the MainBoard/Speed Controller troubleshooting guide the eliminate this as the culprit. You can find the guide here.
  • Make sure the gear switch wires are connected by prying the switch off its housing and making sure the wires are not dislodged.
  • If the wires are connected, this could mean that the Gear Switch is faulty and will need replacing.


Here's a quick video showing you how to replace a faulty Gear Shift/Stick


Updated on: 12/04/2021

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