Electric Mobility Rascal Mobility Vippi - Scooter Diagnostic Functions

Scooter Diagnostic Functions
The Scooter Controller provides diagnostic information in the form of flash codes displayed on the red power
LED on the dash battery gauge. The LED will flash a given number of flashes and then repeat the sequence
after a pause. Upon switching on, the controller conducts a diagnostic test. This is quite normal. Provided
that no fault is detected the LED will then be on constantly. If there is a fault, then the LED will continue to
flash the pattern corresponding to the numbers below. e.g. if a repeating pattern of 2 flashes appears, then
a motor fault would be expected as per the list below.
Number of Flashes
Indicated fault and Corrective Action
1
Battery needs recharging or bad connection with batteries. Check
connections, and recharge batteries.
2
Bad motor connection. Request assistance from dealer who will
check all connections between controller and motor.
3
Short circuit between motor and battery connection. Contact dealer.
4 & 5
Not used.
6
Key switch or associated circuit interruption. If fault continues
contact dealer.
7
Throttle fault. Finger control levers must be in neutral (centred)
position before key is turned on. Switch scooter off, centre levers,
and switch back on. If fault persists, contact dealer.
8
Controller fault. Inform dealer who will check connections & controller.
9
Scooter left in freewheel or has a bad parking brake connection.
Engage drive, and switch scooter of and on. If this fails to cure the
problem, check parking brake and ensure it stops the scooter.
Inform
dealer who will check brake and motor connections.
10
Excessive voltage detected at controller. Check battery connections.
Tip: If in doubt switch off and switch on – if this does not cure the fault contact the dealer. The dealer is there
to help you but they can only do this if you give them as much information as possible. Remember correct
information will get the problem fixed quicker and s
ave you money. Phone the dealer and explain exactly what
the problem is, recounting as much detail as possible. Tell them about the flash sequence appearing on the
LED indicator; this will help the engineer to identify the problem before he calls to fix it
. The dealer is there to
assist you.
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Rascal Vippi Scooter Owner’s Manual & Service Record