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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