Problem
Sometimes the vehicle doesn't
run, but other times it does
When the foot pedal is pressed,
the vehicle won't run without a
push
Vehicle constantly blows fuses
Loud clacking or grinding noise
from a motor-gearbox
Charger gets warm during use
6 volt batteries make a sizzling or
gurgling noise when charging
Helpful Hint: For faster service when calling Customer Service, completely charge the batteries before calling and have the following available
by the phone:
• vehicle,
• vehicle model number (see sticker in battery compartment),
• vehicle production run number (see sticker in battery compartment),
• Phillips screwdriver, slotted screwdriver and needle-nose pliers with plastic or rubber handles,
• extra Power Wheels
®
30 amp fuses are helpful.
e Problems and Solutions Guide
Possible Cause
Loose wire or connector
Motor or electrical switch damage
Loose wire or connector
"Dead Spot" on motor
Wrong type of fuse used
Child is switching speeds or switching
from forward (LOW or HIGH) to reverse
(REV) without stopping
Broken gears
It is normal for some chargers to get
warm during use and is not reason for
concern. Some chargers do not get
warm during use.
It is normal for some 6 volt batteries to
make noise and swell slightly while
charging and is not reason for concern.
Some 6 volt batteries do not make noise
or swell while charging.
Check all wires around the motors and all connectors to
make sure they are tight.
In Canada, contact your local Power Wheels
Service Center for diagnosis and repair. In other areas,
contact Power Wheels
Check all wires around the motors and all connectors
to make sure they are tight.
In Canada, contact your local Power Wheels
Service Center for diagnosis and repair. In other areas,
contact Power Wheels
BARBIE
TM
Beach Patrol requires two Power Wheels
30 amp fuses, one in each 6 volt battery. Make sure Power
Wheels
®
30 amp fuses are properly installed in the 6 volt
batteries. For best performance, do not use substitute parts.
Teach your child to stop the vehicle before switching
speeds and before switching from forward to reverse.
Replace blown fuses with Power Wheels
For best performance, do not use substitute parts
In Canada, contact your local Power Wheels
Service Center for diagnosis and repair. In other areas,
contact Power Wheels
No action required.
If your charger does not get warm during use, it does not
mean that it is not working properly.
No action required.
If your 6 volt batteries do not make noise or swell slightly
during charging, it does not mean that they are not
accepting the charge.
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Solution
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Customer Service.
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Customer Service.
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30 amp fuses.
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Customer Service.