Diagnose and Repair Electric Ride Ons

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Easy Guide to Repair 6 and 12 Volt Electric Ride on Toys
by jveazey
How to repair most common electrical ride- on toys
Easy Guide to Repair 6 and 12 Volt Electric Ride on Toys: Page 1

Step 1: Diagnose the Problem Equipment Needed
There are few common problems which can cause an electric ride-on toy to quit working. A volt meter will be needed but
you won’t need an expensive meter. The circuit runs from the battery sometimes they have a fuse or diode connected to
one of the battery terminals. If you can test at that point and have an electrical current then go the on/o switch ( not all
ride ons have power switch). From there the voltage goes to the pedal then it’s passed on to the forward/reverse switch
and motherboard.Then it’s passed to the motors.

Step 2: Testing the Batteries and Connections.
Check 6 volt or 12 volt batteries 6 volt fully charged should read 6 plus volts 12 volt should read 12volts plus. You also
want to check the terminals inside the connectors battery side and vehicle side. I had a customer who had a 12 volt John
Deere back hole tractor, the battery and charger were both checked out good but he could not get the tractor to work.
There was corrosion in one of the connectors preventing the battery from making contact. Sometimes a battery can give
you a false good reading before moving on to switches and motors unplug the battery from the vehicle. Using the plug
that the battery would connect to, insert a couple of small nails or screws into the plug. This is to give the charger
something to connect to, it won’t damage anything. Check on the plug for pos. and negative then hook a regular battery
charger 6 or 12 volt depending on the battery side. If you plug in a charger and it works it’s the battery that’s bad.

Step 3: Testing Throttle or Foot Pedal Switch
On the throttle switch you can use the multi meter using the added chart in pic. The foot peddle switch you can
disconnect and jump the connection on the switch I use a paper clip, if the motor starts turning once you jump the
connection you know it’s the pedal switch. Two more switches on the vehicles are your forward/reverse and fast/slow
switches. If your vehicle won’t run or only runs slow or only goes forward or reverse. These switches could be the
problem.If you have a vehicle that only goes forward or reverse or high low. Under the switches you will see the wires
connecting to each switch. If you have a high low speed switch undo the wires and turn the switch around and replug
them in. If it was only working in high and you turn the switch then it only runs in low you know the switch is bad. All
replacement parts are available online. If your vehicle won’t move once the battery has been charged and you check it
for 6 plus or 12 plus volts. Reading just 6 or 12 can be a sign of a bad battery, it has to be over the voltage because the
start up using load power to begin to move the vehicle.

Step 4: Replacing the Battery Charger or Battery
The two main manufacturers of electric ride-on toys are Power Wheels and Peg Perego, make sure which one you have
and the voltage (6/12 v )when ordering parts. The connections on these batteries are made to manufactures specs. But
that doesn’t mean you have to use their batteries, you can undo the casing and remove the plug connections. Some
times the clips are soldered on but not every time. You can take them apart and reuse the plugs, just identify the positive
and negative cables. If you have to replace the terminals you can mark them yourself . When replacing the battery
charger with the one in the picture you just have to make contact with the metal clips in the connector (pos. To pos. Neg
to neg.) Also test your charger to make sure it’s putting out the correct voltage 6 volt or 12 volt and make sure it cutting
o when it’s supposed too. I have one car brought in that the charger didn’t cut o , it burned up the battery,control
board and melted one of the rear lenses on the vehicle. Once you see the green light or after charges all night test the
charger with your volt meter.

Step 5: Checking Controller and Motor
The easiest way to test the controller is once the batteries and switches have been determined to be good turn the
throttle or press the pedal switch. If you hear a clicking sound the controller or motherboard is most likely bad. You can
also test it with the voltmeter. Testing the motor is done by disconnecting it from the controller and hook up 6 or 12 volt
charger to it and make sure it turns. The pic of the large motor is from Razor scooter or moped style the pic of the two
smaller motors are found in most 4- wheeler type or the typical cars and trucks. The motors rarely go bad.
Step 6: Drill Drainage Holes
The biggest problem after batteries going bad is shorted switches, The main problem is these ride ons are not
waterproof, if they are washed or rained on they won’t drain properly. Even if you have a brand new ride on the biggest
tip I can give is drill drain holes. Under pedal switch gear switch speed switch even the battery compartment. There are
many new models coming out that have working lights wired radio and remote controls. You have to remember most of
these vehicles are made in China. The more accessories the less juice you have for driving which also destroys the battery
sooner, it has to be charged more often.

Step 7: Changing the Battery and Vehicle Swicth
You can cut o the connectors one leads from the battery and connects to the vehicle connector. If you are going to use
a universal charger instead of the one that came with the vehicle you can connect to the metal clips inside of the
connector (pos to pos. neg. to neg. ) .If you are going to use a di erent battery then the manufacture reuse the battery
connector or cut o the manufactures battery charger connector and replace with the universal metal clips which will
connect on the new battery.

Step 8: Newer Models
There are many newer models being put on the market and most are coming from China. The more accessories the less
power you have for driving,the new ride ons have wired radios, working lights and remote controls. The batteries run
down faster and sometimes the mother boards can’t handle the extra charges. .

Step 9: Jeep Brought in As a Trade From a Repeat Customer
Repeat customer brought a Jeep that was having trouble, the car would take o as soon as the battery was connected.
The problem was the foot peddle switch. It was a power Wheels model Jeep so the peddle switch worked o an internal
spring it was stuck in the on pressed in position. There was no way to rebuild it so I just changed it with a new one. That
solved the problem and along with a new paint job it will be listed locally for sale.

Step 10: Check Double Check
Customer brought I an older John Deere Gator, she wanted xed. Tested battery and it was bad, hooked up a test battery
and put it in forward gear and it ran. Then shifted to reverse and no response, with this vehicle forward/reverse is all one
switch. I was thinking I would have to replace the switch, but one I took the back panel covering the motors I found the
real problem. A mouse moved in and built a large nest, her or her babies ate the motor wiring and sprayed the motor
(always wear gloves and face mask, cloth mask types work). Replace the wiring and motor and battery, now it’s good as
new. If I had only suspected the switch and had bought a new one it would have been a waste.

Step 11: Battery and Fresh Paint
Had someone bring in a ride on that their kids out grew. Put a new battery and a paint job and it was ready to go.

Step 12: Someone Brought in a Curbside Find
Took the body o to check for broken or cut wires and checked the motors (12 v) replaced one and a new battery.
Painted and then put the truck back together.

Step 13:
With a lot of extra parts on hand, had someone ask me to build a trailer for their grandkids.

Step 14: Extending the Run Time
if you want to increase the run time for your child’s ride-on you can hook up two 6 volt or 12 volt batteries together. I do
not recommend increasing the voltage but do recommend adding run time.
You can hook up two batteries parallel and it won’t increase the voltage. Putting two batteries side by side call one “A”
and the other “B”. Connect one wire from red “A” to red “B” and connect one wire from black”A” to black “B”.Then run a
separate wire from red “A” to the vehicle then run separate wire from black “B” to vehicle.

Step 15: Bad Idea
Have a few people asking about upgrading their batteries to a higher voltage. When you increase the voltage there is a
danger of electric res . Had someone bring in a 6 volt that was upgraded to a 12 volt and they didn’t realize the pedal
switch, on o switch and motors was all a ected because they couldn’t handle the higher voltage

Step 16: Repairing Forward Reverse Switch
You can buy replacement switches online for around $7-$10 each. But you can also repair the old ones while waiting on
them to come in. Open the switch by removing the top button,empty the contents on your work table. Using spray
lubricant to clean the housing and contacts, once you inspect the springs you can replace them. The springs are the
cause of most switches to stop working. Cut your new spring 1/2

Step 17:
Once again whichever battery powered ride-on you own, unless it’s kept inside . You need to drill drain holes, the pics are
of a hover board that the moisture got to and ruined.

Step 18:
Step 19: Steering Not Working
Had a customer bring in a Power Wheels tank and the steering wasn’t working. There is a bad design where the steering
motherboard was located, the manufacturer sent out new motherboards. After charging the motherboard the steering
still didn’t work. I removed the gearbox that was attached to the steering rod and opened the casing to remove the two
screws that was holding the motor in.I would suggest taking a pic before removing the gear cogs.I was able to give the
motor a lubricant bath and was able to free it up. Re-installed the gearbox and it worked perfectly.

Step 20:

Step 21: “Fix It
Times being tough had someone bring me a curb nd to see if I could “ x it” for them. Other then having no battery, gear
case or motor it was in good shape. Since I have plenty of parts and him buying a battery and charger, I was able to “ x it”
. After parts and some paint got it presentable for him. Mickey Mouse coup the original Rat Rod.

Avohra1985 check all fuses
We have a 12 volt Jeep, the gear shift lever is 3 prong. We can only find a 6 prong, but when we
plug it in , it doesn’t work. Anyone know where we can get a 3 prong forward- reverse lever.
I found a two pin switch , the problem is the third wire , not sure if that’s a ground for
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oth of the other two.
Thank you so much for continuing to look. That looks like the gas pedal switch on our car, which
we’ve also been looking for!
What is the makers name ?
Power wheels, peg prego, National, ?
Unbranded, only name on it is on the license plate, it say PlanetRide.
I have tried every supplier I deal with and they don’t have any 3 tab switches. If you take apart
the switch it’s probably one or two of the springs inside that are broke. That is why they quit
working, you may be able to find new springs to fit at a hardware or Ace store
Thank you for looking. We’ve been told the six prong will work, that we just use one side. Any
idea which side you would use?
I don’t think it will work that way, because each pin is in series with the pin on the side of each
other. You may try it by hooking up two of the wires next to each other.
I am looking for help with my son’s electric car batteries’s replacement.
I have got a small old electric car for my son. It has been running out of battery life very fast so I
decided to replace them.
After I did so, the car doesn’t work :(.
I don't have knowledge on this so I would like some help please
It does run on two batteries: 6V4AH/20HR

I did connect them as they used to be, (but my relative tried to help me last week so I am not
sure if he did reposition wires correctly :))
What should I do now?

- Do you think it is the wiring/connection? Did I connect the batteries incorrectly? How would I
know?
- Can i send you a picture of the set up to help me?
Thank you in advance,

Inna
The image below shows you the correct way, if your still having issues let me know.
The other issue may be the two connections red/black wires may be to be connected to each
other.
Did you test the batteries before installing they should arrive fully charged, but I would double
check.
Tap on pic to enlarge.
We have a mercedes 12v ride on and it won't move forward when drive is selected. Reverses fine
all lights and sound working. How do we go about checking the selector switch without damaging
the unit?
Take a picture of the forward switch and send it to me
Had trouble adding a picture had to use a screen shot of a picture. Any help or advice is very
much appreciated, the manual that came with product isn't very helpful.
Ok see if you can send me the model number of the car ? Looking at the pictures looks like it
may be all in one switch.
I can't find a model number , hope these pics help
Ok this seems to be a new model and I am not finding a lot of parts for it. If you or if you have
someone handy with tools can take the shifter section out.Then we can see if it’s all in one or
separate switches (that’s what we are hoping they are separate. You can also contact the online
company i sent you a link to to see if they have or know who may have a replacement if it’s all in
one.
This may be the part you need maybe contact the seller for installation instructions.
https://www.amazon.com/Shifter-Mercedes-Police-Replacement-
Children/dp/B0869S4255/ref=sr_1_2?
dchild=1&keywords=kid+trax+replacement+parts&qid=1631226542&sr=8-2
Hello. We have a 6v car. When switch On & ride, at some moment it switch off by itself. And we
need to turn On again. It goes on like this. We cannot ride our little girl for longer than some mins.
Any hint about what can be causing this?
There are a few possibilities, first test the charger and battery for correct voltages. If both are ok
check the fuse/thermal fuse. Let me know what you find out.
Thanks. Will do as advised.
I bought my daughter a Hollicy BMW Roadster (model:SX1938) and she's used it several times
with no problem. Today we used the remote control that comes with it and after a few minutes
using it the steering is stuck in place to the right. When you turn it off the steering unlocks but as
soon as it's turned back on, it turns to the right. Any ideas what I can do to fix this?
Is it only happening with the remote or does it happen without the remote.
It happens without too. Turning on the power causes the steering wheel to immediately lock to the
right.
Sounds like it could be a control board issue you can look up the manufacturer for a replacement
part.
It's a Hollicy BMW but I'm struggling to find anything in terms of parts or information...
https://www.kidswheels.com/
https://www.trendtimes.com/riding-toy-accessories-parts.html
Hi I bought an svs electronic motorbike for my 3 year old. When he steps on the pedal the battery
runs down and it moves slowly but when he takes his foot of it the battery returns to fully
charged, please how can I repair it?
I would test the battery using a voltmeter, if it 6 volts it should read 6 plus volts. Did you charge
the battery when you brought t home the first time. If the battery and charger are both working
fine then it could be the wiring connected wrong. Let me know what you find out on the batt
Hi, I did check the battery and it was ok. So I decided to change the charger to see if the bike's
charger was the issue. Guess what? After charging with the new charger, the problem with the
padel stopped, now the new problem is that the back or reverse switch doesn't work. Hmmm
If you tell the exact name and model you have I can send you a link to find a new reverse switch.
Ok. It was charged when we brought it home. But will check the volt of the battery.
My sons ride on car move forward and backward and the lights work. However, we are unable to
get any sound. We had lost the keys for a moment and I had loosened the panel around the
steering wheel to try to replace ignition but shouldn’t have affected any cords around there. Any
suggestions?
Make sure the none of the wires became disconnected, May be a problem with the motherboard,
could have shorted the sound board out.
Bought a used Jeep. When I push the pedal it clicks in the circuit box and after a few seconds the
wheels will turn when elevated but it has no power to actually drive. Also I need to wiggle a wire
in the charger sometimes to make it work.
Got it working. Was the circuit board and the charger I was given was a 6v for the 12v battery.
Doh!!
Thanks so much for the help!
One final question, will it cause damage if I use a larger battery, same voltage but bigger and
much more amperage? It will just last longer is what I’m assuming.
Great job ,higher amperage is definitely better, it will give you more run time.
Ok sounds like a weak battery, you need to test it and the charger to make sure both are working
correctly.
Tried 2 separate batteries, both were 12v and fully charged.
Next you want to check the fuse/thermal fuse if it’s bad it can be the problem. After if the fuse is
good you may need another circuit board.
Had full current running through the fuse. Replaced the circuit board (got the remote control with
new one). Works but still slow. Tested the battery, it was at 8v (probably needs a charge)
Oh, I also had to bypass the starter switch as it didn’t work (most likely water damage).
When I plug in the charger the light turns green after a second being red.
The charger port has three wires which I find strange, 1 black, into the battery, 1 blue 1 red into
the circuit board. Tried an Amazon search but couldn’t find a replacement.
Everything I test has full voltage running between it and the battery.
Also. When I try to drive forward it makes a constant clicking noise and a electronic scream.
The extra wire for the charger is to cut the power to the vehicle while its charging. Not sure about
the clicking is it coming from the motherboard or the gears in the tire. An electronic scream
coming from where, sounds like something isn’t hooked up correctly.
Check the battery after charging if it’s not 12 plus voltage either it or the charger is bad. A weak
battery will make the car run slow.
I bought a 24-volt dune buggy the 1st month it ran fine then the start button went bad I replaced it
ran for about 2 days now it starts but when you step on the peddle it lurches then nothing I have
placed the peddle the forward and back switch alone with the motherboard I don't know what to
do next I even thought about a fix-it shop but there aren't any around here any suggestions will
help I saved awhile to get this for him and he loves it

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Easy Guide to Repair 6 and 12 Volt Electric Ride on Toys

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Power wheels, peg prego, National, ?

Unbranded, only name on it is on the license plate, it say PlanetRide.

It does run on two batteries: 6V4AH/20HR

What should I do now?

- Can i send you a picture of the set up to help me?

Thank you in advance,

Thanks so much for the help!

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