How to fix power\controller buttons on electronic wheelchair

Hey guys, it will take a Phillips screwdriver and a T10 torx bit to open it. Dont forget to clean both button and contact areas. Hope it helps

[@michaelwalsh3482]

Very helpful. Thank you. I'll try this fix for the wheelchair that I bought for my wife whose disability descended on us with frightening rapidity.

[@kevincusumano2947]

Kevin, I can't thank you enough for your help! My Controller had the same issue. it was becoming dangerous for me to be home alone as my wheelchair would not start anymore, and I had to leave it on just to keep it going, when it was on! I did EXACTLY what you told me to-do and it worked! PS when you're Mom's controller wouldn't work the first time was probably bc there was cotton on the contacts. used your "Easer" Method and that's what was on mine! :) Thanks again, make sure you tell your mom what a great son you are! Thanks Again!

[@KevinTwiner]

Kevin Cusumano Mama died 2 days before Christmas! thank you for the kind words and so glad it helped you.. Godbless

[@WaterWhiteTuber]

I have a couple of comments for you. The buttons that you first cleaned Are not metal. They are a conductive material but a porous material. My first encounter with cleaning the internals of a remote were similar to yours. Upon reassembling the remote, the buttons didn't work. I later found out that the cleaner (alcohol) soaked into the button material. It took a day or 2 for the buttons to dry. Then they worked perfectly. I think these button can get dirty but I dont think they wear out. The rubber element that acts as the outer button can develop pinholes that allow moisture inside the case. Im not sure if they are still available on ebay, but you can replace all the buttons at one time. Its basically the same as applying a decal. Of course, you have to remove the original rubber segment that hold the buttons first. You also have to be careful when using alcohol as a cleaner. Alcohol can absorb moisture. When the alcohol evaporates, you can be left with standing water. So, its wise to leave your case open until everything is dry inside perhaps overnight.

[@myk602010]

I'm pretty sure that the tips of the buttons inside that make contact with the board, are graphite. I too learned from having issues with TV remotes. Best way I found is to clean the rubber pad and those graphite tips with dish soap or baby shampoo and a soft tooth brush, rinse hot and air dry for a while b4 reassembly.

[@bounceybouncey7128]

Loved this. Kevin you have a really friendly way of presenting your videos and I truly enjoyed learning from you. Best wishes to you and your family.

[@KevinTwiner]

Grey Wolf 🐺 thank you 🙏

[@jameshoneycutt9101]

Kevin I have a pride electric wheelchair and electric controller got a pop still in it and it is still turn on some of the lights to come on the battery charge lights and the lights that show you know from the turtle to the rabbit but it won't work can you tell me how I can complete clean the computer boards inside. Controller my name is JD and my home phone numbers for 469 766 7 Ford pics thank you very much

[@myk602010]

Dude that would be Torx screws and drivers. I'm pretty sure that the tips of the buttons inside that make contact with the board, are graphite. I too learned from having issues with TV remotes. Best way I found is to clean the rubber pad and those graphite tips with dish soap or baby shampoo and a soft tooth brush, rinse hot and air dry for a while b4 reassembly.

[@jeffhetich5777]

very helpful and good vidio. Thanks sir. from the sounds of it, your screws are simply called torx t-10. thanks again

[@KevinTwiner]

hey ! the buttons finally wore out ! what I did was take the horn button and used it to replace the power button it works perfectly now! if your chair is an older model this is the fastest an easiest way to get it up and running! hope this helped you. stay strong an positive😎

[@justaseeker7472]

where do I find the model number on my Pride Select Elite Jazzy scooter. Thanks

[@rodneywoodall950]

Thanks Kevin for taking the time to post the video. Hope all is going well for you

[@KevinTwiner]

Rodney Woodall thank you 🙏

[@tomwinstanley6021]

I hope Your Mom is doing Good. Prayers go out to her, and you as well.

[@KevinTwiner]

Tom Winstanley thank you My Mother passed away shortly after I made this video. God bless

[@billmyers6743]

this worked to perfection. wish I would have done that before buying 2 more batteries but none the less your solution worked. Thanks!

[@KevinTwiner]

Bill Myers so happy to of helped Bill .

[@darrelmize9855]

I did what you said and now the chair does not come on at all. One of the comments said to swap buttons with the horn. Here's hoping that works

[@davidblanton5407]

very helpful-saved me money---I hope all is well with your mom

[@KevinTwiner]

David Blanton thank you

[@TRUTHSAYER-du8lj]

Thank you! I have been working on this same issue, today, with no luck. I just watched your video, and I am going to try the eraser trick. Fingers crossed, lol.

[@TRUTHSAYER-du8lj]

I tried it all...nothing. Sigh. Thanks anyways.

[@ericmorris1834]

THANK YOU!! I used a pencil eraser and it did the trick. Works great!!

[@maketaco6683]

thanks for the video with the great ideas. I have the exact same controller 50963.02 for my mom's shoprider smartie which was purchased in 2011 but failed somehow and we bought a new identical replacement chair. I tried this method, both with (1) the rubbing alcohol/swabs - which did not work as it did not work with your video. Then (2) pencil eraser method but that did not work either. The thing is powerless as I plugged it into the new Smartie chair which of course works fine with the new controller it came with. Also put the old controller into the old original chair but not sure if the battery is alive there. Not sure what the problem can be, a lot of blank gunk was removed with the alcohol swab technique.

[@rogerjoki4176]

Thank you for sharing this knowledge...blessings! It does help the seniors

[@KevinTwiner]

VERY welcome 🙏😉

[@buckwheat7424]

Those are pretty expensive control modules. And from the looks of quality circuitry that's probably why. The housings are pretty basic, alcohol as a cleaner could be corrosive, or caustic to some. Mainly from disolving plastics. There's a electronics cleaner in a spray can that doesn't leave any residue and works pretty good. Safe on all electronics. If I find the can I'll put it in here

[@SunD573]

Wheelchair Reset for permobile wheelchair - hold buttons 3 5 6 togetAether and while holding those buttons turn the chair on 'all buttons will be flashing red' then press button 4 twice while wheelchair is flashing red then wheelchair works by itself, keep the wheelchair in an area with plenty of room while your wheelchair goes through the motions 1234 567

[@allenmckinney9533]

great video. I just got a free chair that has the same problem now I'll go and try these tricks.

[@KevinTwiner]

Allen McKinney if problems persist try swapping the buttons I had to use the horn button for the power.

[@allenmckinney9533]

Kevin Twiner after watching this video I went back with my Dremel and a nylon brush to clean the contacts but if that doesn't work I also noticed two small contact holes on the circuit board that I'll solder some wires to and put a momentary button on it if needed. I'm gonna try jumping those two contacts with a wire and see if that does anything before I get too far into it.

[@KevinTwiner]

The adhesive on the button layout will allow you to put a new set of buttons on if you need. Just sourcing the parts is horrible for older chairs. Great to hear you have soldering skills ..use pleanty of flux and remember to clean it up afterwards. Best of luck

[@allenmckinney9533]

Kevin Twiner ya I learned how to solder while I was still in grade school. I've already chose to mount the new button where the yellow tag is on yours but only if the cleaning doesn't work. the chair is still outside on my trailer and I don't feel like going out there till later after I sleep (I work nights).

[@allenmckinney9533]

I got it working. I soldered some small wires to the button contacts and mounted a new momentary button now it turns on/off just fine. I also found that in a pinch the rubber power button can be removed and something metal can be put in the hole to bridge the contacts and get the chair going again.

[@NancyDixon]

So helpful! Thank you and hope all is well. Thank you!

[@KevinTwiner]

Very welcome. Have a blessed weekend

[@ernestyorton549]

Thank you for this it's very helpful my chair is doing the same thing

[@KevinTwiner]

Ernest Yorton very welcome 🙏

[@jarikinnunen1718]

4:00 It`s grease from fingers thru the plastic. That happen to all remote controls.

[@Oc4ever12]

Thanks Kev, I hope this works for me. I just had new batteries put in tonight, and it still won't come on so now I'm going to take your advice! God bless!

[@KevinTwiner]

Oc4ever12 thanks an I hope it helps you out.

[@salmonline]

I recognize those jammies.😁😁👍

[@5.Abogamega]

hello, dear Good day ‏my name is Mohammed From Libya ‏I have a problem with the chair control ‏When I changed the batteries it worked 24 hours and stood up ‏This signal has become operational ‏When I checked with joystick another Yali signals gave me the video 2 ‏I want to help yjoystickou ‏Sir ‏Thanks

[@barrett9631]

Thank you for video. Sorry mom is suffering.

[@paullee5573]

That residue is mousture from the atmosphere. Which is why thise jiysticks need drying thoroughly after being out in the rain.

[@lynnish4295]

Thanks for the info.

[@KevinTwiner]

Very welcome

[@JohnEKirk]

I have a Hoveround MPV5 with three red light, four yellow and two green lights that do not flash. New batteries and chair works great. When I got this chair, all lights were green but when batteries ran down, I charge them. That is when these light can on. I have bought new batteries but light are stil the same. What's up?

[@windeldickerson1114]

Thanks! VERY helpful.

[@mscir]

Thanks, our chair height joystick works but nothing else works, so we'll probably try this.

[@paullee5573]

Try unplugging the assistant control panel, with the chair powered up. Then switch off and plug it back in. This frequently reboots the entire ststem.

[@paullee5573]

Its actually made by drive technology. Not Dr . Ives Technology.

[@user-uc2nz4qm3h]

We just got a jet 7 that was sitting in a garage and we just got new batteries.. put them in and the controller started blinking when turning on but it won't work....

[@pthomps1954]

I just used the eraser on my joystick and darned if it didn't turn on. Thanks

[@KevinTwiner]

Very welcome 😁

[@richie123ny]

A replacement pad will be needed if cleaning the contacts does not work. Not to expensive on Monster Scooter website.

[@KevinTwiner]

richie123ny thanks

[@buster2725]

a lot cheaper on ebay

[@KevinTwiner]

Buster BROWN so true

[@kennetheldridge5267]

Thank you very much

[@KevinTwiner]

Very welcome

[@Charles77598]

Thank you so much for this info!

[@KevinTwiner]

Charles Ramsey very welcome

[@donotemail7201]

Thank you

[@KevinTwiner]

Welcome

[@brenda9410]

Thank you Sir🙏❤️

[@frankmadrid9200]

Hi my chair buttons are off so i carry the button around with ne to turn on n off as needed. Today my chair turned off and button wasnt in reach so tried pencil eraser to turn it on. Now it wont turn on even with button did i short it out or something

[@jes587690]

Hi Kevin, Great video and easy to follow. What I need to know is what needs to be done when this part is being replaced with a new one, how would that be done with the flat ribbon wiring that runs in between the two? How does it disconnected and then reconnect again into the new one? I would think it is just a push or pull to dislodge it and then reinstall it. I'm about to place an order for a used top from ebay for my chair and never messed with them before. Thanks, Janet

[@KevinTwiner]

Jes587690 sorry Mom passed shortly after making the video an I cannot remember.

[@mariajacobo4001]

I have a liberty 312 power chair batteries are good but my chair wont start

[@KevinTwiner]

When did the problem start? After the batteries were replaced?

[@ronalddaub9740]

I have a question if the jazzy scooter with the light bar at the top of the joystick. When the chair is turned on and the charger pushed in does that array of LEDs go over and back and forth to show that it's charging?

[@KevinTwiner]

Not sure, I hope you get some help !

[@manirsohel9267]

How to fix the right wheel of the controller of Auto Wheel Chair

[@lindabshilby723]

You can't seeing one thing your taking apart, ie. where s screws and where they are on back😀

[@KevinTwiner]

Sorry you cant see , but you can listen and hear my instructions. Godbless

[@lilbitjones1139]

Thanks for the video, going to try this on mine, my power chair was working fine then the controller started flashing then just Stopped working, nothing No lights At all now, the batteries were showing half charged when this happened, Any Help would be appreciated ...Also Kevin Sorry to hear about your Mom.

[@paullee5573]

How many times did the lights flash. This indicates the fault code.

[@shawnphillips1220]

Any idea why pushing forward causes scooter to go backwards and pulling backwards causes the scooter to go forward?

[@KevinTwiner]

It's sounds like cross wired. Or the controller is set up that way

[@shawnphillips1220]

@@KevinTwiner I think it's cross wired, just not sure where to look exactly? Would I look at the controller module or where else would I check? Our neighbors bought it brand new and passed away 3 days later so I'm assuming it should be programmed correctly.

[@pedrosalgado3760]

I wanted to know if you have any video of repairs of wheelchair engines

[@KevinTwiner]

PEDRO SALGADO no I don’t, my mother passed away shortly after I made this video .

[@JinnYoungKim]

Haters couldn't fix it and just threw away.

[@lazyboysst]

I’m using I believe a ne+ controller. When it powers on the driver Profile/ speed indicator just keeps cycling in a circle. Any ideas ?

[@KevinTwiner]

No idea, when did it start doing this?

[@lazyboysst]

@@KevinTwiner I had a controller short out on me so bought a used one off eBay and that’s what it was doing. I guess it’s called idle mode. Repair shop finally got it out of idle mode but then gave a different error code so it was a faulty used controller.

[@morganzambasira2934]

I need help with my wheelchair joystick, how can I connect with you

[@KevinTwiner]

Sorry I can't help

[@theshadow5472]

Does it have a limiter? Can it be modified?

[@KevinTwiner]

Going for nitrous? 🍻😎✌

[@theshadow5472]

@@KevinTwiner hahaha! Just enough to get me out of inclined and slope. I got sidelined in a gutter and was having hard time of getting out. It made it even harder since the wheelchair doesn't have a manual push circle.

[@KevinTwiner]

Sounds like ya need some mudflaps and tractor tires 🐐

[@salspat5961]

I have a hoveround how do I increase the speed, it won’t go over 4 mph, and I have to use it outside now please help

[@KevinTwiner]

sal spat what model is it ?

[@linkprettyass2991]

thnx i will try this tomorrow

[@KevinTwiner]

Link Pretty Ass hope it works for you .

[@tomwinstanley6021]

Ok My Power button seems to be sticking. I have done this and it still seems to be sticking what would you suggest to clean this?

[@David-ph9on]

I've got lose joystick can you show how to tighten up the ball inside the joystick

[@KevinTwiner]

what is the stick doing? is it staying on or causing your chair to keep flashing lights?

[@855325]

Thanks ❤️❤️

[@KevinTwiner]

Yuda Abgineh very welcome

[@user-hj1lf9pu7g]

When I let go of the toggle stick the chair keeps moving to the right before stopping. Do I need a new joystick? Major USAF

[@KevinTwiner]

Not sure what chair it is, but I don't think a replacement is the answer. Thanks for your service 💯🙏

[@CarlosGonzalez-qk5cz]

My power wheelchair doesn't go off it keeps turning on byself can you please help if you know what it could be. Thanks

[@KevinTwiner]

Carlos Gonzalez sounds like the power button is sticking, just clean off the contact an should fix you up !

[@CarlosGonzalez-qk5cz]

@@KevinTwiner i clean it up with alcohol pads and still not working i told my friend to let me use his joystick and now his is not working either

[@judyackley9695]

WHEN I TURN IT ON THE 5 LIGHTS UNDER THE BATTERY LIGHTS ARE BLINKING

[@KevinTwiner]

JUDY ACKLEY pull back on the joystick while powering on .

[@mohdzin6488]

Monin bos saya mat dari malaysia.nak tanya controller weehcair controller rosak ada stop yang baru tak.

[@KevinTwiner]

Not sure

[@johnnybrown2424]

I've got a question I don't know if you can help you with I have one of those power wheelchairs that recline . Cannot get to work anymore everything else works just fine

[@KevinTwiner]

What was it doing? And what is the model of your chair ? Maybe I can see what's going on with it.

[@alyx112]

Can you tell me what types of led are inside?

[@KevinTwiner]

No Sir I can't

[@freelikeabird808]

Can you tell me why my nobility it's a wheelchair not scooter just got it it's used guy didn't know about it anyway anyway I charged it up got on it to test drive it and the chair will only go in circles will not go straight or forward backward is it fixable thank you

[@KevinTwiner]

No I'm thinking it's a control problem, but not sure

[@freelikeabird808]

@@KevinTwiner thank you for replying. I spoke to him and he said that there's a lever on each side in the back of the wheels I haven't checked it out yet but he said that might be why I need to unlock that wheel so it will go straight I'll let you know.🐦🐦🐦🧽🤗

[@folajuwondebo3500]

good day, my grandfather have hoveround mpv5 power wheel chair. my grandfather was riding it when he hit a stone and it stopped to work. I read the battery voltage with my meter when i opened the joystick and it gives me 22 VDC. when i press the ON button, it will not come ON and when i plugged charger the battery status light will be moving from RED TO YELLOW AND GREEN all the time, the light on the charger is always GREEN. when i pressed the ON button on the Joystick, it will not COME ON. what could be the problem

[@KevinTwiner]

Folajuwon Debo i would start with the power button and work my way back to the battery check all connections on wheel motors

[@folajuwondebo3500]

i should clean the power botton like you did?

[@KevinTwiner]

Folajuwon Debo yes but sometimes the button will not make contact because of wear overtime so I would use a pencil to see is power button works on the board just touching the contacts .

[@folajuwondebo3500]

Kevin Twiner thanks alot, I cleaned the Joystick as you said and the hoveround is working now

[@KevinTwiner]

Folajuwon Debo so happy 😁 to of helped

[@bahaaalomari5834]

I have one , but no out put volt

[@KevinTwiner]

Have you checked your batteries and connection's.

[@bahaaalomari5834]

@@KevinTwiner Yeah i did Maybe i need rest joystick or software

[@KevinTwiner]

@@bahaaalomari5834 not software...clean the contact points as I did in the video. If this doesn't work then a new stick maybe needed.but most of the time this will correct the problem 😉

[@khalidrafiq40]

Sir l m from Pakistan my wheelchair controller does not comes on plz help me.

[@KevinTwiner]

Khalid Iam from Texas 🤠 and it'll be My pleasure to Help you if I can Brother... what model and make is your chair

[@khalidrafiq40]

Sir controller model is dr2 plz help me.

[@frankieyates697]

thank you for the heip

[@KevinTwiner]

Frankie Yates your welcome

[@abousamah1967]

Sir i have same unit but i have proplem with white socket wires are missing Kindly can you tell me how many wires are goes out and to where going I think this wires are going to the motor break magnet

[@KevinTwiner]

I'm sorry I can't help 😔

[@abousamah1967]

@@KevinTwiner 🤔 Why?

[@KevinTwiner]

This video is 10 years old and I can't remember my Mom died shortly after the video was made . And gave the chair away 😞 sorry I can't remember or help you out ❤️

[@abousamah1967]

@@KevinTwiner thank you❤️

[@KevinTwiner]

@abousamah1967 very welcome 💗

[@kimberlysanders5572]

Hello Kevin My client has a invacare pronto M 41 electric wheelchair. My problem is it is giving me a trouble codes of 5 flashes. which is left park brake fault. Help please. Thank you Kimberly

[@KevinTwiner]

Sorry not familiar with that chair. Try Google and see what might be helpful. Best of luck

[@kimberlysanders5572]

Thank you

[@RameshGaikwad]

what is the model no and make of the joystick

[@KevinTwiner]

Ramesh Gaikwad Mom died dont have the chair anymore.

[@joanlammershill8071]

we are trying to get my brothers jazzy elite running..we have replaced the batteries so we have power but we can't get it to go...help..it was parked for the past 4 years

[@KevinTwiner]

Joan Lammers Hill try cleaning all the contacts . If your not able to test power to your controls,find a friend who has a multimeter to check out your issue.

[@MegaSylvia15]

wheelchair turn on button just keeps beapping

[@KevinTwiner]

sylvia ayala try holding the stick pulled back when you power on your chair.

[@rogertyler3237]

Can you get that tool at homedepot .com?

[@KevinTwiner]

Yes

[@jamiefairlie4837]

My chair has lost the speed i am wondering how to get the speed back

[@KevinTwiner]

Jamie Fairlie sounds like it’s time to replace your batteries.

[@jamiefairlie4837]

Thanks pal will have a look

[@jamiefairlie4837]

@@RichardM333is there anyway in speeding the chair up

[@hmamgameover4526]

God save your mother

[@KevinTwiner]

HMAM game over She passed shortly after I made this video . 🙏

[@buster2725]

why didn't you have joystick already off machine you talk like we are little kids

[@HackHunter1835]

You sound like an angry azz old man, are you?

[@aremomsh]

my chairs light just flashes can u help?

[@KevinTwiner]

yes push stick forward hold till it beeps then pull backwards till it beeps

[@KevinTwiner]

sometimes you may have to push power button on an off several times!

[@KevinTwiner]

did this correct the issue?

[@aremomsh]

should the breaks be on or doesn't matter?

[@aremomsh]

I've heard of that tried it but didn't work

[@user-fe9rw6hr6w]

Please WATCH your video! I could not see anything but your NOSE and STOMACH! Work on a tabletop. Mark a square on that top and work INSIDE that space. Focus your camera on that space. 🤔🙃

[@KevinTwiner]

Hey 👋 I watched the video 📸 and seems like you should make one better than mine, and please look at how many years ago this was made an how many people it has helped 🥂🙏 happy new year

[@buster2725]

lousy picture taking please put camera back away you ever watch your own video?