LED Blink Patterns on the Control Board - Treadmill

This video shows and describes the meaning of the different LED blink patterns on the motor control board underneath the motor hood on a treadmill. This video is applicable to most models of treadmills.

[@PlanetaryDweeb]

I am thankful for this randomly specific video from 7 years ago, it was exactly the knowledge I needed to troubleshoot and fix a broken down treadmill that I bought for $40. Works just fine now

[@davidhall2234]

Thank you. This helped me from buying and throwing parts at it (Pro-Form XP 650E). I originally thought it might be the drive motor then I thought it could be the motor control board. With the explanation of the blinking light, it was identified as the need for more lubricant for the belt. I followed your video on belt lubricant and it is back up and "running" again. Thank you.

[@raecrothers1420]

😳 I have a cheap Athletic Works treadmill from Walmart that I bought secondhand that I can’t find even a manual for that stopped working. I had power to it, but belt would not run. This video helped me figure out exactly what the issue was and fix it. Thank you so much for putting this together!

[@michaelghill]

Man, you just saved me a fortune and my exercise in the coronavirus lockdown. Took the motor out yesterday and checked it using the cordless drill power pack trick. Put it back in and was getting two blinking lights. Must've knocked connector to the controller board so took them all out, put them all back in and bingo! One fixed machine. Thank you very much!

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

I'm glad your up and running... Stay healthy.

[@denislenihan7848]

Hi I have a proform 450 cx treadmill Red solid led Everything except the motor works any idea thanks

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

@@denislenihan7848 the led should be blinking when it receives a speed signal from the console. if you have started a workout and the speed is set above 0 mph the LED should be blinking. If it is not then you may have a damaged blue wire in the wire harnesses connecting the console to the controller or a bad console.

[@denislenihan7848]

@@FitnessEquipmentHelp thanks I think it's the board no problem with the wires

[@TheTerminator619sd]

All I did was move my golds gym 410 treadmill downstairs to the garage, & now the belt is not moving whatsoever. Everything else functions except the belt. I can move the belt manually though. I checked all the wiring & see no problems @ all. I am so bummed & confused. It was working fine upstairs in my room, but all of a sudden, it doesn't. What could be the issue? I was finally motivated to commit to more exercise because of this quarantine :(

[@jmenonenidulezite561]

thx a lot man, even after years its helpful

[@HD6642]

Thank you, this was extremely helpful!

[@greatliver1]

Thanks so much! 4 blink pattern, controller is pooched. Ordered a new one - saved me from buying a whole new treadmill :)

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

You are welcome!

[@madronlittle8044]

If you don’t mind me asking where did you buy the controller board from? I have a NordicTrack and I pulled it apart as for they wanted 400 and some dollars for the screen panel and I got the four blinks on mine.

[@jamesbauer8062]

This video is just want I was looking for, just had troubles finding it.

[@bjornburton397]

Hi there, wondering if you have any ideas for a Nordic Track S30 where nothing is powering up now. Looking at the red controller board led when you plug in power it lights up very dim and is kind of flickering it gradually gets slightly brighter over 20seconds and you can then tell its a very fast flash. After about 30seconds the dim flashing stops it does one fully bright light up for a second then goes off and stays off. Only way to repeat is powering off for a few mins. Any ideas I'm trying to figure out if it could need a new board, transformer or something else. Thanks in advanced.

[@eugenedanielgunn]

I've got a maxed mxe 250° treadmill that switch on..but the controll panel just lights up but no numbers shown..just red dots and keys not functioning at all. When I remove safety key it just makes a constant beep noise...

[@ussmillerco]

Ok. Have a nordictrack X9i that does everything normal but after a short time goes into fold back mode (with a heavier user) (slow flashing constant pattered). Now this is a bought used treadmill with some miles on it and no record of when it was serviced/belt changed. So I have already bought and am waiting for a new belt and a deck service kit /w/ lubricant so that it’s back to like new friction wise. My question is, I ran amp probe check on the power lead for the treadmill with a heavier user and it doesn’t seem to go above 8 amp draw (obviously fluctuates when stepping) when it backs off (speed slows down) in fold back mode. My question is can the controller board go into fold down mode earlier (at lower current draw) if it has entered fold down mode numerous times before (assuming the previous owner kept using the TM with a high friction issue for a long time) ie. a weakened controller. I know that circuits specs can drift do to constantly being overdrawn. Is that something you have seen in the past? Do we know how fold down mode works....is it a heat sensor on the board backing the motor power down, or is it an amperage sensor for a specific time that starts fold down mode. Is there a way to actually know at what load the fold back occurs, and a way to confirm it’s proper operation. I believe that changing the belt and deck should fix the problem but I’m concerned that when fold back occurred, it was below the 8-10 amps that would indicate a properly running treadmill. (It also could be that the amp probe isn’t fast enough to catch the higher current fluctuations and is giving a lower average reading), so there’s that too. Any thoughts are appreciated.

[@mgz2058]

Thanks for posting this clip. My Nordictrack C1750 red light blinks 4 times but looks working ok. May I ask why? Should I want to replace the control board? Thanks for help!

[@eugenedanielgunn]

My maxed 250 treadmill speed button works but the belt speed excelerate and stays on max. Please assist.

[@gerryfromaustralia]

great help. thank you.

[@indunilgihan]

dear i have pf-906 power board . i plug the power but not indicates any light please help

[@mortypotty5918]

Thanks for posting your video, it was very informational. When i turn ON my treadmill, the control panel LED light is ON, however when i press START, the treadmill belts starts to work, with a steady LED light blinking constantly. There is also a clicking sounds associated with it. I would like to know your opinion based on the current problem that i am having. Thank you .

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

the sound may be coming from the drive motor or perhaps the rollers. It should not be coming from the controller. Identify the cause of the noise and replace that component.

[@ElMatador03]

I have a woodway desmo s. It was running fine the other day. Display works fine but the belt and incline does not work. The LED9 binks sometimes. Any help would be nice.

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

I'm sorry I don't have diagnostic information for products from that company. I suggest contacting them directly.

[@bishop918]

I have a Proform 505 CST, MN: PFTL60916.5 purchased December 2019. Hasn't been used over the winter. Now the belt does not move at all. Panel works as expected (speed setting can be adjusted, timer starts counting up as if in operation), incline function works as expected. Solid red indicator light on controller board. No blinking at all when speed controls are used. Harness wires seem to be in good condition (machine has not been moved). What could be the problem?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

That's odd. When the controller (lower circuit board ) receives a speed signal from the console along the blue harness wire it should either start blinking normally or throw an error code. What you describe would indicate that the console is not transmitting the speed control signal or the wire harness is in fact at fault.

[@ggrudo]

Very helpful video, thanks for posting! Seeing a slightly varied pattern on my studio s22i bike: solid green, blinking red: 4x followed by 2x. Any idea what it’s trying to say? Given the 4x patterns in the video indicate need to replace the controller, assuming that’s it, but wanted to triple confirm. Thanks!

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

This video is for treadmill motor controllers. The patterns for the bike controllers and treadmill incline controllers for use with DC lift motors are very different. Usually 4 pause(x), blink errors mean it didn't get a response from the incline motor it was expecting and 6 Pause(x), blink errors mean it didn't receive input from the resistance motor when it didn't receive feed back. it does not necessarily mean the controller is bad.

[@TechnoQuark]

Hi Team, I have Reebok One GT40s treadmill and using this information about blink pattern. It is indicating problem with Upright Cable. Strange thing is that display panel still works and it is showing E2 error on it. I checked all the connections of UpRight cable but find no damage. Motor is not seized and i can move it by hand & walking on belt. Any further help?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

This video is only applicable to units using the MC2100, MC5100, and MC16XX series motor controllers. The E2 error in tour consoles indicates the console has not received a speed sensor signal when it is expecting to see one. i am guessing that the belt does not operate before you get this error. if so likely you need a new motor controller. if the belt runs for several seconds before this error comes up then the belt stops you may need to adjust your speed sensor. This adjustment is usually in your users manual.

[@sankarkaliappan2475]

My treadmill proform XT 70 shut down completely with Tripp in my wall circuit breaker , after reset my circut braker I checked the control board, and it has a solid red light. What would be the issue typically in situations like this?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

The most common reasons for your homes circuit breaker to trip when you start the motor are using the treadmill on a circuit that may be overloaded and using the treadmill on a circuit with an Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) type breaker. The treadmill used a large amount of power, (amps), particularly when starting up or increasing the speed of the belt. It is recommended that the treadmill be on a dedicated circuit capable of providing at least 15 amps. Dedicated means that the only thing that losses power when the breaker trips is the treadmill. If other devices must be on the circuit then they should be very low draw devices like the light in the room or possibly a cell phone charger or the like. If too many devices are on the same circuit when the treadmill tries to start up the breaker will trip as more amps than the breaker is rated for is trying to be pulled through the circuit. If your treadmill is on a dedicated circuit you should see if you are on an AFCI protected circuit. The breaker should say AFCI or ARC Fault on it. These are a relatively new type of circuit breaker. If your home was built in the last 15 or so years it likely has AFCI breakers in the bedrooms. Homes built even more recently were required by code to have them on all circuits. AFCI breakers are designed to detect signals that look like sparks and shut off power to the circuit before these sparks can cause a fire. The problem is many appliances including treadmills generate signals that are similar to the ones AFCI breakers are designed to detect. Some AFCI breakers are not sophisticated enough to tell the difference. Google "AFCI nuisance tripping" and you will find that along with treadmills, people have had issues with many types of products tripping their AFCI circuit breakers. To relieve this you can try plugging your treadmill into a noise filter. Your owner's manual likely mentions that you can get one from customer service. there are also other commercially available noise filters such as the Tripp-lite Isobar line of surge protectors.

[@sirvaant]

When I turn my treadmill on the numbers blink really fast on the digital screen read out they don't stop I can't get it to move or anyting do you think it can be the 15 amp circuit breaker

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

If the console has power then I think the breaker is reset. depending on what you are seeing, it sounds, from your description, more like you are having a display issue.

[@bradkiefer777]

Watched your video and did what you stated, but no luck. Light is solid red light. Not blinking. The panel shows it to be stuck on calibrating. I unplugged. Checked the wiring harness to make sure everything was plugged in and tight. It was. Any thoughts?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

The LEDs only Show an error blink in response to a speed signal. If your console is calibrating the incline (or thinks that it is) no speed signal will be received by the controller and the light will remain in the ready (on solid ) state. If your console does not end its calibration there may be an issue with the console not the controller.

[@eighties8]

Is this blink pattern diagnostic only applicable to NordicTrack or does this apply to other brands as well?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

It will apply to other brands manufactured by Icon Health and Fitness. any treadmill that uses the Icon MC2100, MC5100, MC1618 or MC1648 series motor controllers. Some of these brands include Pro-Form, Weslo, Epic, Healthrider and some Golds Gym brand fitness equipment.

[@postalkitty2000]

I have an Xterra tr6.4 folding treadmill. It was working fine and then I moved. The movers spliced thru a set of wires so I thought that was the issue. I replaced that with the company but my monitor still doesn't even light up.. I am getting power at the base because I see things lit up. How do I get to the LED panel to look and see if it's any of these issues?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

I'm not personally familiar with the Xterra brand of treadmill however almost all treadmills have some kind of lower controller board near where the motor is located. The information in this video will not apply to that manufacturers product but checking the wires to the lower control board is a good place to start. Be cautions and unplug the treadmill before you work on it. ;) You may find instructions to access the lower control board in your manual or online from Xterra directly.

[@all-in-one-shop]

Hi. My treadmill also showing just light on the top of screen. Nothing show on screen. What will be fault?

[@andywaynebrooks]

your console is bad. needs to be replaced.

[@jimblackburn2902]

My Treo t103 has o power to display .led is blinking in control board?

[@waynevernon126]

I have a Nordictrack C1570 Pro and the red LEDLight on the control board does not come on. I have confirmed that I have power at the wall location and at the off reset switch. I even confirmed that I have power coming out of the switch to the board but still no red led light. Does this mean the board is bad? I have a wire diagram but it does not show the key circuit. Can you help me understand How that circuit works? Thanks

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

The key switch is like the on off for the console. The controller should have the red led illuminated and be sending about 9-12VDC to the console on the red wire in the main wire harness regardless to if the key is in the console or not. If you have the ability to check you should have ~120VAC at the hot and neutral wires on the motor controller. if you have voltage out if the switch but not at the controller then you may have a loose or disconnected wire or a thermal switch within the motor that is stuck open.

[@seanconner1762]

Looking for help Nordictrack 2450, the control board has solid lit red and green LED. But when I try to initiate incline program nothing happens and same for starting any workout, the belt does not move. The treadmill is brand new has not even been used once. The "power board" has a continuously flashing red led.

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

The newer model NordicTracks have Changed the incline system to use a DC powered lift motor. that includes the addition of new circuit boards to run the DC lift motor. The red light on the motor controller as seen in this video is the same for drive motor function however. because the light is on solid and not blinking it indicates the speed control signal did not reach the motor controller. (it does not know it should be powering the drive motor). Assuming the console has started a workout (it is counting time and distance) then that red LED should be blinking. Since the incline is also not working I would suspect one of the wires that communicated from the console down to the Incline motor controller (has the red light that flickers that is ground underneath the mounting bracket) That is the first stop for Both the incline and speed signals. If these wires are connected correctly and intact. I would have the Incline motor controller replaced.

[@awlazs]

my Reebok RBTL79607 is showing checksum:fail the control board has a solid red right. What should I be looking at next?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

The check sum fail error is indicating that the console will need to be replaced. Unfortunately the console is no longer available from the manufacturer. Due to the age of the machine you may want to consider a new treadmill as it will be difficult to find replacement parts.

[@amohsinradhi]

My controller blink 4 time then pause .there was power trip in the room where treadmill connected what could be the problem I restart many times The motor and incline not working

[@ajhuang8]

+Fitness Equipment Help: When I took out the iFit live from my treadmill, The treadmill shut completely down and would not turn on again. I checked the control board, and it has a solid red light. What would be the issue typically in situations like this?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

+A.J. huang If the red LED is lit on the controller under the motor hood then it is likely that the issue would be localized to the console. Another thing to verify would be to make sure your safety key is properly in place on the console. If the key is in place but the console will no longer turn on the console may likely need to be replaced.

[@joserosillo4867]

my treadmill has a similar problem but also displaying the letters sb on digital display. what does that mean.

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

Hi Jose. The letters SB on the display indicate the the console is getting input from 2 different buttons at the same time or is getting input when it is not expecting any. The letters stand for "Stuck Button".Some times pressing or rubbing on the buttons can cause a stuck one to free up. If that does not work then you may need to replace the component on which the stuck button is located. Usually this means the console.

[@blairo15]

Hi. My proform treadmill led stays on continuously. The belt spins freely and when I press start the motor moves for a split second then shuts the machine off. Any ideas? I'm happy to pay for your advice

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

It sounds like you will need a new lower circuit board called the Motor controller.The question would then be what is the light doing after you press the start button and the motor jumps. Likely you are getting an error blink code. most error codes indicate a replacement controller is needed.

[@muddabish]

My light blinks once as soon as I flip the reset button, but after that, it doesn't blink or turn on. All the wires seems fine. Any help?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

If the light doesn't remain on solid when the treadmill is in an idle state, (no speed signal to the controller). it indicates that either the board isn't receiving voltage orthere is a problem within the controller using the incoming power to power on the treadmill. my guess is that you also do not have power to the console, is that correct? if the light is on momentarily when the reset switch is set to on it would seem that the controller is receiving some power. if i had to guess i would say the controller is needing to be replaced. This could be verified if you have a multimeter and can check to see that you have 120VAC (wall outlet power) at the AC hot and AC neut Connectors on the controller.

[@wesewing6840]

I have a proform 600c the treadmill belt runs and there isn't any tension on the drive motor. But the motor stutters goes to normal speed and then for a second or so slows down then goes back to normal it does that every full rotation it seems like. I get a consistent blinking pattern. Is it the deck or the motor?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

I want to make sure I was following you. you are saying that without anyone walking on the treadmill the belt will slow down and speed up? this can be a few things and you most likely will not be able to confirm it without additional diagnostic tools but I think it is most likely a controller issue. If the speed signal to the controller is constant but the voltage to the motor is dipping down enough to slow the motor noticeably then the issue is likely the voltage coming out of the controller. the other options would be that the signal coming out of the console is dipping or that the motor is failing.

[@rudytabooty8640]

Hi. I hope you can help me with this. When I start the treadmill on any speed the red light has a steady blink and running normal. After about 3-5 minutes the treadmill stops running and the light begins a blink pattern. At this point when I step off of the treadmill, the treadmill begins running again but the light remains with a blink pattern. If I step on the treadmill again while the light is still in blink pattern, the treadmill stops running again. If I step off the treadmill for about a minute, the light starts a steady blink pattern again, meanwhile the treadmill is still running. If I get on the treadmill at this point it will run for 3-5 minutes and the process begins over again. I am able to turn the belt by hand so it is most likely not a seized drive motor. The walking belt is also well lubricated. Thanks in advance for your help. Looking forward to hear from you.

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

how would you describe the blink pattern when the belt stops. sounds like you may be running the motor near the current limit. this is usually because of worn out components. You may need to replace the walking belt or lubricate the deck.

[@brandonbewvlogs]

Kenmore elite top- load washer not working the motherboard has a red light on the back side that is on solid?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

I'm sorry to here that. Unfortunately, this video pertains to late model circuit boards in Icon Health and Fitness brand treadmills. I'm not familiar with the Kenmore boards.

[@cameronjordan7430]

Hi, I have a control board which is flashing 8 times per cycle and I can see there is a burnt out resistor at the very least on the board. I presume it is time for a new control board but thought I'd check if there may be another problem which may have caused the resistor to burn out and the error code to start?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

Not Likely. Most errors are internal to the controller itself. External things to look out for that effect controllers include power surges (make sure to use a surge protector as indicated in the manual) and worn out or over tightened components like a worn out walking belt.

[@kanikasharma4330]

Mine is blinking for 3 times and pause the. Three times and pause....but tredmill is working fine...what's the issue ??

[@KenKthulhu]

Cardiotech x9+ . E1 error and 7 quick and 1 long blink on the controller board - what would that be?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

Unfortunately I have no affiliation with that brand and do not have their error code log. I would recommend contacting Cardiotech directly

[@michaelstadler1991]

Hi. I have a Trojan Stamina 300. It stops after a few minutes. Sometimes give L5 error. Did the test for the blinking light. The LED stays on when treadmill is running. Please give advise.

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

I'm sorry that i am not familiar with equipment from that brand. I would contact the the manufacturer directly for assistance.

[@mi5veezee]

Awesome! THX!

[@desmondthang6759]

I was using my proform 770ekg and I heard an ESD zapped on the console when I was trying to change speed. The console immediately lost power and lost all the lights on console. I have taken the cover off to exposed the controller board and still have red solid red led light. Is the console bad?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

very likely, the red light is indicating the controller is receiving voltage from the wall. you can check for 9-12dvc on the red wire to confirm the controller is sending power to the console.

[@richardmarkham8369]

Does this apply to the MC5100 board in the X9i? Mine is showing 2 flashes. I have re-seated all the connectors on the motor control board and the connectors in the console. Still getting 2 flashes.

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

Yes, the blinks are the same for the MC5100. one other place to check the wires before replacing the controller would be where the brushes connect to the motor of the plastic caps holding the brushes come out then those wires will be loose on the motor end and could cause the 2 blink error.

[@richardmarkham8369]

@@FitnessEquipmentHelp OK. Thanks. I tested the motor on a DC bench supply and it runs ok at 12v using about 2.2A. I will check the brushes though.

[@markfenstermaker2578]

I have a proform 18.0 RE eliptical. The board is steady on give s blink when the ramp should go up/down and gives no indication if resistance is adjusted. replaced teh board same issue. Both motors appear to work when I get battery and test them. I get no flashing led to indicate any problem. Control board was replaced as well... Thoughts. Getting fat now.....

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

The power board on that elliptical has a red and green light that should be on all the time indicating it is receiving 120Vac from the wall and its should be sending 12Vdc to the console. This is probably obviously working since the console is on. There is no LED for any resistance functions. the signals just pass through the board. The other two lights are also red and green. One of these lights comes on anytime the power board is receiving an incline up signal from the console, the other comes on anytime it is receiving an incline down signal from the console. (The indication for up and down may differ depending on the configuration of the elliptical). Neither of the lights should be blinking. If the incline red and green lights are blinking I would suspect an intermittent signal reaching the board. First try an incline calibration (instructions for your model should be in your users manual). Then if the blinking continues I would suspect a pinch or damaged wire harness and replace or repair that before I would replace a console.

[@MsMetoo11]

I have a ProForm, the belt randomly stopped working. The video doesn’t say what the potential issue could be for a steady blinking light. Power to console and control board are fine, when the speed is increased on the console the light blinks continuously. Am I right to assume this might be a motor issue.

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

the steady blinking light should mean that the Controller is receiving a speed control signal from the console and is out-putting DC voltage to the drive motor. if that is the case then there may be an issue with the drive motor, or the wires between the drive motor and the controller.

[@Mr.M-og1wc]

ProForm 2000. Display and incline seem to be working fine, but the motor won't start. The control board does not light up at all. Is there anything I should chk for before replacing the controller?

[@stevenmcnelis]

Hi, Did you resolve this problem as mine has the same issues

[@robbitanenbaum7927]

What if the controller light does not flash at all? My Nordictrack treadmill is only two weeks old. The ifit console has power.

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

if the red light is on solid and not blinking then a speed signal has not been received by the controller. It will blink when you start the workout on the console. If the console is running a workout (time counting & speed displaying above 0) then it usually indicated a damaged wire and the speed signal is not making it to the lower board/controller.

[@JasonWard-ca]

My Pro-Form Carbon CTL stopped working one year exactly from its purchase date. Incline motor is fine, but the belt won't move (I can move by hand) and I've four blinks on the controller. Is this a motor or controller issue?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

The 4 blink error on the controller indicates that the controller has failed. some causes may be power surges as well as high motor amp draw. Make sure your belt is lubricated it is not uncommon to need to lubricate the belt annually depending on use. Always use your treadmill plugged into a surge protector.

[@joshahsam9918]

I have a Proforma 600i, the red light indicator is solid red, but the screen is off and there’s no response when I try to press “Start”. Checked all the wires on the motor board and it’s all good there, is there any other place I need to check?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

You will need to make sure the magnetic safety key is in place on the console. If you are getting power to the console and the key is in place then you should check the wires between the key switch and the console. (Usually the console will blink for just a second when the power switch is turned on indicating power to the console. You may need a second person to flip the switch while you observe if the console lights.)

[@jason20599]

my treadmill works fine until i hit 8 mph or more. i’m not sure if it’s the belt as i used lubricant and adjusted it as well. i checked the light, and it flashes one blink, pause, then it blinks again. any help?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

the controller is detecting a high amp draw situation. the motor is needing to work harder than expected for some reason. this is usually due to worn out belts on older equipment or belts that are too tight if the machine is new or doesn't have much use. Make sure you only use the manufactures recommended performant lube. Many Off the shelf lubricants can interact with what is on the belt and actually cause friction issues.

[@darcymatthews613]

my light comes on solid with powerup and starts a fast steady flash when the speed is initiated - after 5 to 10 minutes the console and adjustments start to change themselves - sometimes the belt stops and sometimes continues and the adjustments come back to what i had set - proform 6.0 sport only 2 yrs old - in remote location so getting a tech out is difficult - assistance with ideas?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

When the belt stops does the led light on the controller (shown in this video also stop)? Is this occurring in a manual workout? This is almost certainty an issue with the console. If the speed/incline is changing on the console and the machine is performing what the console displays then it is not likely a controller issue. Most people that have the machine change on them are in some kind of preset workout, that's why I ask about if you are doing manual workouts. Also is the treadmill on a dedicated circuit and does this happen with no user on the machine?

[@stevew7580]

My Proform ZT5 treadmill works fine except for the display. I've got nothing, totally blank. The display used to flash on for just a second or 2 when I tried the resets in my manual and it did work fine for months prior to this occurance. Any ideas?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

If the treadmill is operational (incline/Belt Speed) but the console does not display anything, it is likely a problem within the console display itself. The controller motors and sensors all would seem to still be working and responding to the console inputs. In these cases the console usually needs to be replaced.

[@stevew7580]

After I opened the motor access panel, I noticed that I do get some display functionality - like its displaying a boot up sequence. The instant I place the key on its sensor, the display goes blank. Suggestions? Yes, all of the controls & sensors appear to be operating speed / tilt, etc. I just have no visual indication of anything on the display. & would the console come with the circuit boards that are mounted to it?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

Yes, the console comes with the circuit boards and display panel electronics. It will come as an insert that looks like the separate console component as illustrated on the exploded diagram in your users manual.

[@stevew7580]

The manufacturer the only source for parts?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

No. there are other sellers who get parts from the manufacturer. there are not other Non-original manufacturer/aftermarket parts that i'm aware of.

[@saragroves8239]

I have a horizon ct9.1. The console is 88:88 both sides. Ive reset, unplugged, done all suggestions I can find. I’ve checked all wires are connected. Underneath the led light is solid red. The belt moves when I move it. The magnetic key engages the belt when I take it out and put back in. None of the console seems to work. Suggestions? TIA!

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

Although I'm am less familiar with the horizon brands it does sound like you have a problem related to the console.I would guess that the console would need to be replaced. I would contact Horizon directly for replacement parts or any other advise.

[@saragroves8239]

Fitness Equipment Help thanks for your opinion!

[@patrickworth5519]

Hi. Great video. My Proform premier 900 stopped working. The controller led blinks once on power up then goes solid. The console seems dead. I exposed the console boards and I see a 3x blink on one of the leds. I suspect that the console is bad but am hesitant to risk $500. What do you think the likelihood is that a blinking led is indicative of a bad console?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

The only board i am familiar with in the console having an led is the BLE receiver board. if it has power however then its a pretty good indicator that the rest of the console has power too. if it is not lighting then it does indeed seem something is not working in the console.

[@thomasmasson9711]

The 3x blinking is at the upper board?

[@patrickworth5519]

@@thomasmasson9711 so i took this mini-project back up. the 3x blinking is the BLE board. I checked the 12v dc input from the motor control harness into the console board. i am seeing 10.6v so not sure if that is nominally correct (i am not an electrician). i also am wondering if the magnet / emergency cutoff may not be working properly. i just bought a magnet and placed it on the spot and still zero display to the console. i would love to get the signal assignments on the ribbon cable. i am wondering if there is signal in addition to power that the console needs from the motor controller. I cannot find any info at that detail.

[@whatliesbeneaththeweave3518]

My blink pattern is not in the video. My machine is doing 10 blinks, pause, 10 blinks. It does this when I turn on the fan while inclining.

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

The red light on a late model Icon/iFIT treadmill will blink in response to an incoming speed signal. There is no response from the red LED for either the fan or the incline. You may be looking at another board or perhaps you have equipment from another manufacturer. What is your model number? Does your belt run?

[@dut155]

My light is doing the constant blinking. I dont see any issues with wiring or motor. I have power everywhere i need it. It just wont start. Idk if ifit wont let it start or what.

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

if the red light is blinking on the motor controller then the console should be sending a speed control signal (iFit or not). Although not common, I have seen a controller blinking normally w/out sending voltage to the motor and it required replacing the controller.

[@arp76]

I have a pacemaster bronze. And it just beeps non stop when plugged in. The top circuit board has no signal to the panel (I cannot make any selections). When I unplug the Ethernet wire to the bottom circuit board it stops beeping. Any idea?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

Sounds like the console likely has a stuck button or some other issue. Likely the cable you unplugged also supplies the console with power, so when unplugged the beeping stops. the console likely needs replaced. In the interest of full disclosure however I am not an expert on this brand.

[@arp76]

@@FitnessEquipmentHelp I actually fixed it by luck. I unplugged the Ethernet cable from the top console and then hit the reset button. Plugged the cable back into the main circuit board and everything worked again. Now the main issue is: if I run at a high speed, the treadmill trips the fuse (eg anythingnover 13.5km per hour)

[@musanadim4299]

Hi I have treadmill for a few years and never opened the box... I set it up recently.. on the display I get flashing EOO .. I read manual and it says you will get a EOO when you put the key it will move the treadmill.... but when I put the key nothing happens!! I even opened the panel everything looks fine and I saw where the key goes there’s no wires connected to the magnet... can you help

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

I'm not familiar with this occurrence. What is the brand and model # of your equipment. My recommendation would be to contact the manufacturer directly.

[@randyd8868]

This may come as a dumb question. After confirming that the outlet DOES work, the LED light does not turn on upon supplying power to the treadmill. Would this be a issue caused by the Power Cord itself? I recently gotten a treadmill by Pro Form and Ive only spent time assembling and trying to power it on.

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

+randy D Power issues can be tricky, if the treadmill is plugged into a working outlet but the machine wont power you can try a few things. First start fresh, unplug the machine, make sure the outlet isn't GFCI (has a reset button on the outlet), many treadmills don't work well with those. Plug it back in, insure the reset switch is in the reset position (on), and insert the safety key. if the machine is still not powering. unplug from the wall and make sure all the wires under the motor hood are connected and not damaged. you many need to call ProForm customer care if the problem continues.

[@orlandolindsay9890]

I have a Gold Gym's 450. I have a sold light. The motor works. The walking belt does not move how to fix and thank you in advance.

[@yodamartin4859]

Fitness Equipment Help: My NordicTrack model 24934.0 display console is not powering up. Issue started after moving to a new location and re-assembling. Controller LED is solid red and blinking rapidly. The hall-effect switch signal does change from 6V to 0V when moving the magnet switch. The console tablet is not getting the 12V DC. The tablet is powered ON after I applied external 12VDC to it, but tablet goes OFF after 5mins with screen message: safety key removed replace key to continue.. Although the magnet switch is ON. What could be the issue? Thanks!

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

it really seems you don't have communication or power from the Brain board (PCB) in the console to the tablet. there should be a wire header on the tablet labeled "Keys" this should be where the tablet gets its information that the key switch is on the console. if you have voltage to the key switch then the controller is producing the voltage and it is being received by the console PCB. seems you may have a brain board issue with the console not sending voltage and signals to the tablet.

[@yodamartin4859]

@@FitnessEquipmentHelp I took a look again at the header-2 wires from the controller (MC2100) to the display console. The HD2 wires are: Black, Red, Green, Blue, Orange, Yellow, Violet and Black. Unfortunately there was no voltage on the Red wire. But I did measure 12V on the Violet line. So what is missing is the 12VDc needed on the Red wire. I confirmed by applying external 12VDC to the Red line, and saw that the tablet was powered ON and it did recognize the magnet key switch. Any suggestions?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

@@yodamartin4859 Is it possible your wire harness is plugged in backward? That would explain why there is voltage on the purple and not on the red.

[@yodamartin4859]

@@FitnessEquipmentHelp Thanks! for your help. Connector connected in the wrong orientation. The space is tight, so to connect the wire wrongly shows a poor design. I saw a key on the header, and I assumed it'll prevent the harness from connecting in the wrong orientation. It took more effort to connect the harness in the correct way.

[@stevenmcnelis]

I have a proform 600i. Everything works like display/ incline decline commands and fans etc but when i press start nothing happens , no flashing lights on controller just the solid power led. Tested the motor with a battery and it runs fine with that just not with the user panel

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

If the red LED on the controller is not blinking then it would seem that the controller is not receiving a speed control signal from the console. this is most likely a wire issue. Make sure the wires are connected correctly and haven't become pinched or damaged. It doesn't rule out the console however.

[@gmcliff555]

is there an Ohm meter test for the incline sensor ?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

Most incline sensors are a type of circuit board. To test the sensor you will find two there is a constant voltage between the two outer wires typically. The third wire (usually the center wire) carries the on off signal to the controller in response to the magnets in the motor.

[@savannahillier13]

I have the pro-form city L6 foldable treadmill and only bought it 3 months ago. I used it once and the next time I went to use it the power comes on the display but when I press start the belt motor doesn’t run. I’ve tried everything and even though the belt motor doesn’t run, the display works and the time counts up. When I opened to see the motor, there’s a constant green light and also a constant red light. Any idea why this might be or how I might fix it? It’s brand new and I payed a lot of money for it 😔

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

if the red light on the controller does not begin blinking when the console is running a workout then it usually means the speed signal is not being received by the controller. This is usually a faulty or damaged wire harness. I would check it at any assembly points or folding pinch points for wire issues.

[@TheTerminator619sd]

All I did was move my golds gym 410 treadmill downstairs to the garage, & now the belt is not moving whatsoever. Everything else functions except the belt. I can move the belt manually though. I checked all the wiring & see no problems @ all. I am so bummed & confused. It was working fine upstairs in my room, but all of a sudden, it doesn't. What could be the issue? I was finally motivated to commit to more exercise because of this quarantine :(

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

Are you getting an error code on your controller indicated in this video when you press the start button?

[@nicc6816]

Hello, I have a cheap treadmill I got online and hope you can help me on this. When I turn on my treadmill, the LCD console is lighted up but beeps and blinks steadily (without any error code and the buttons do not work). The lower controller board shows a steady blink. However, I have tested the motor with a multi meter tester and shows that the motor is still working. I have also checked the cable connection going to the controller board. Thanks in advance.

[@nicc6816]

The belt also runs when I tested the motor with some batteries.

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

@@nicc6816 It may be you have a stuck button on your console. Make sure your safety key is installed.

[@karlhonma9581]

I got the four flashes, replaced the controller board, and the treadmill ran okay but when I got on it sped up the belt it stropped again and the new controller is flashing the four flashes again, but only one time then it goes dark. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you for this video!

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

the 4 flash error means one of the mos-fets on the board has failed. I know high amperage through the board can cause those to fail. You will need a new controller. you may want to make sure your belt is in good condition, lubricated and adjusted properly (as loose as possible w/out slipping) to make sure the amp load of the motor is reduced to prevent possible future failure. I always recommend a surge protector. A power surge can also cause controller failure but that dos not sound like you had this particular issue.

[@karlhonma9581]

@@FitnessEquipmentHelp Thank you!

[@trenallen]

Nordictrack C900 treadmill. When you turn it on the LED light is solid red. As soon as you select a speed or incline button the light starts blinking a rapid continuous blink and none of the controls will work after that. We have already done the troubleshooting for display issues and are at a loss. Any clue on what this could be? It worked fine and one day started beeping while using it which led us to the display troubleshooting.

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

The light should only blink in response to the speed signal being sent from the console. Does the display show that you have pushed buttons but just the treadmill belt does not respond? I have seen issues where the speed signal interferes with other signals between the console to the lower circuit board when there is damage to the upright wire harness. I would make sure this wire has not been pinched or damaged.

[@trenallen]

@@FitnessEquipmentHelp once you select a speed the belt will respond and go to that speed but then all buttons stop working and the belt remains at that speed until you pull the safety key. Also, the incline controls work perfectly until you select a speed and then then all of the buttons stop responding. The display stays lit up, the belt keeps running, but all buttons stop responding (can't adjust speed, incline, fan, etc and have to pull safety key to stop it).

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

@@trenallen That does sound weird. It seems like the motor may be interfering with electrical signals. what is your model #?. Some simple things to try first is make sure the treadmill is properly grounded and that all the ground wires from the console to the frame are making good contact. If everything looks good I would suspect something in the console.

[@trenallen]

@Fitness Equipment Help it is NTL99011.0

[@nunofaria5765]

IMy treadmill motor doesn't start. My controller board led stays in a solid red. I have all the console working, I can even see the speed if I push the belt manually. I've tested the motor and it's working if I connect it to a 5v DC converter. I've tested all the rainbow cables connection with success. I can do all the functions in the console. Is there a way I can test the controler board without buying a new console to be sure the problem is the console?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

It sounds like you may have a circuit board from a different manufacturer or a very old treadmill. This video is designed for owners of Icon brand treadmills with the MC2100 series controller or later. (Units made after 2006.) you may want to check your equipment type or consult the manufacturer.

[@nunofaria5765]

My board is MC2100E Rev D (2007). The treadmill os a Domyos TC270

[@bobbear4437]

@Fitness Equipment Help I pulled the cover off so I could see red light on board, and plugged unit into a 'different circuit' as you suggested,,,,, Now the 'display stays lit', 'the red light on board is solid red', but as soon as I turn unit on where belt begins to move, it stops within 5 seconds under no load,,,,the red light is still steady on, and the display is still lit up as if working, but the belt shut down,,,,i tried shutting unit off, one time without metal key, the other time by shutting off the unit circuit beaker/switch, didn't help, red light stayed on as belt stopped moving after about 5 seconds! While the belt was running and after it stopped, the red light stayed on steady red, never blinked. The new circuit I put the treadmill on has held up, so the old circuit was definetely not enough to even get this far, but belt unit won't run for more then 5 seconds,,, My unit is Proform xp 580s BTW thanks for your help!

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

You are welcome. w/out a multimeter it is hard to say for sure but if the console is acting like it is working then it probably is. The fact that the belt moves for a few seconds indicated that the speed signal is reaching the controller (lower circuit board) at least to begin with. Normally the LED on the controller going solid should indicate that the speed signal is no longer being received, which would make me suspect the upright wire. That wire can usually be visually inspected and unless you have moved the machine or re-assembled it for some reason then I don't know why it would spontaneously fail, (especially at about 5 seconds into a workout consistently). So I would think that the issue would be with the motor controller circuit board (even though usually I would expect it to be throwing some error code like in this video. Even though it is not throwing the error I think it is the most likely part.

[@bensandford900]

Hi my nordic track x22i is 3 weeks old and today it has stopped working after tripping a fuse in my house. The console, incline all work fine however the walking belt doesn't move at all anymore. The red led blinks once and then after roughly 2 secs blinks again. I've checked motor for seizing but it moves with minimal resistance. What could it be?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

If the motor is moving freely and coupled with the electrical issue indicated would suspect the unit needs a new motor controller. Make sure you have your treadmill plugged into a surge suppressor and unplug it when not in use if you don't already.

[@bensandford900]

@@FitnessEquipmentHelp thanks very much an engineer has now repaired the motorboard and the motor. However I now have another issue, I'm yet to be able to finish an iFit video workout without the machine crashing and restarting resulting in a boot loop between a black screen and the iFit logo. Any tips on how to fix this? For a machine that's so expensive it is unbelievably poor.

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

I would recommend making sure the console software is up to date. After that I would contact iFit support. If it was not an issue with the current software then ifit can help you reset the memory or reinstall any corrupted files. support.ifit.com ifit.zendesk.com/hc/en-us

[@bensandford900]

@@FitnessEquipmentHelp Hi, thank you for your replies. As previously mentioned, an engineer came and fixed it and it worked great for about 2 weeks and now its has broken again. It tripped the circuit breaker midway through a workout (There seems to be a strange link with iFit videos and my treadmill blowing) and now no longer turns on at all.I get a single audible beep but nothing else. I've changed the fuse in the plug to see if that was the issue but it isn't solved anything. Have you any recommendations or reasons for what might be happening? FYI it is always plugged into a surge protector and unplugged when not in use.

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

@@bensandford900 That is strange. other things to verify is that the treadmill is on a dedicated 15-20 amp circuit. Other apliances on the same circuit can sometimes effect the electronics. if possible check the amps the unit is drawing during use. High amp draw above 8-10 amps during normal use can indicate worn out components like the walking belt. High amp draw can also effect the controller.

[@4valhalla898]

Quick question for a repairman. you must see lots of treadmills. What's the best/ cheapest treadmill for a 300lb who walks daily 3.2mph @ 7incline and listens to music on spotify with earpods/ doesn't care about programs, bells and whistles?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

Probably any lightly used treadmill on your local classifieds. there are a lot of treadmills out there that were bought in the last 2 years with the pandemic that people are realizing they are not using like they thought they would. these can sometimes be had at a bargain. Unfortunately the more you tax the motor either in weight or how long you want to use the treadmill during your workout, the bigger HP motor you will want to have. Bigger motor units tend to come with the whistles and bells. If you are looking for new I might suggest from my company (iFIT) something from the Proform brand for economy.

[@gladiator06m]

My led light is a solid on. When I put the key, nothing is appear. The screen it doesn't work. I left my treadmill to my room, after that I saw this problem. Before that all was fine. Can you help me please? Proform zlt 730 thanks!

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

If the led is lit but there is no power to the console I would check or verify that the rainbow colored main wire harness is connected and undamaged. it connects from the controller to the console. You should be able to read 9-12 vdc on the red wire in the harness at the console connection. If 9-12vdc is present then you may have a bad console.

[@jakephelps2641]

@@FitnessEquipmentHelp by console do the whole unit is bad?

[@davidlovato5330]

Are there blink patterns for the incline motor? When I turn my Nordictrack 2450 on the incline motor inclines a few inches then declines back to original postion. When I run a manual workout I am not able to change the incline. When I do an incline calibration I get an error and the calibration is canceled. My guess is the incline sensor is bad???

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

It depends on the motor controller. some of the newer controllers have a LED that indicated when the incline up or incline down signal is being received from the console. (Not a blink though). your description of the console moving up a little then down a little while trying to calibrate is indeed indicative of the console not receiving an incline sensor signal when it is expecting one. This could be a bad sensor or a damaged wire between the sensor and controller or the controller and the console.

[@davidlovato5330]

@@FitnessEquipmentHelp I appreciate your help! Let me back track... When I did the inital incline calibration the incline motor started and didn't stop. It inclined so far that it lifted the base off the ground and broke the belly pan. When I heard the belly pan crack I stopped the calibration. I powered the system down and back on again and incline motor kicked back on. I powered off and unplugged the system and removed the incline motor. I reconnected the incline motor outside the belly plan and powered the system up. The incline motor then inclined for a few seconds, declined for a few seconds then stops. I removed the incline sensor and it had clear grease all over it. I cleaned up the sensor and put back in the incline motor but still got the same 2 seconds up and 2 seconds down. Here are a few more questions... #1 Is it common for the incline motor to over incline breaking the belly pan if the incline sensor or wire is bad? Seems to me the incline motor would stop inclining at 15 since thats the max? #2 Is the incline sensor supposed to have grease all over it?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

@@davidlovato5330 The incline senor "lives in the incline motor next to the main gear that has magnets embedded in it. the gears are greased up so it is fine if the sensor has grease on it. It wont effect the sensors ability to detect the magnets. It sounds like during the calibration process something in the motor broke. It might be helpful to understand what is happening during calibration. the console sends the incline up signal to the motor. The motor extends until it physically can no longer move due to some sort of physical stop. Usually internal to the motor. Once the motor "jams" the magnet in the gears no longer pass the sensor and the console stops sending the incline up signal after about 1-2 seconds of not getting a reading from the magnet sensor. The console then turns around and sends the incline down signal till the motor "jams" in the down ward direction. It stops sending power to the motor when again it doesn't get a sensor signal for about 1-2 seconds. While traveling down it counts the number of magnet passes from the highest position to the lowest position. the console uses the number of magnet passes to calculate the different incline positions for the machine. If the motor is turning on in calibration and stopping after about 2 seconds and going back after about 2 seconds then the console is not getting a sensor signal. After what you describe it could be because the motor has broken. No, this is not very common. The incline motors tend to be the most robust component on the treadmills. They are designed to lift the weight if the deck/frame and a user while the user is running on the machine.

[@davidlovato5330]

@@FitnessEquipmentHelp Fortunately I own 2 Nordictrack treadmills (A2550/2450). I am having issues with the 2450. I connected the 2450 incline motor to the A2550 control board and the motor worked fine. When I connected motor back up to the 2450 I get the 2 seconds up and down. If I do a calibration I get an error to try again. Does this mean its the control board, console or console wire?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

@@davidlovato5330 If the issue did not follow the motor then it is sounding likely that the issue is with another component. The only thing I can say for certain is if the incline moves up a little then down a little in calibration then the incline signal did not reach the console when the console was expecting it. Anything between the motor (sensor in the motor) and the console is suspect. If you believe the motor is intact you can plug the good motor into the suspect treadmill and it should give you the same error. then you would know it is an issue with the controller or wires.

[@Boomslang2810]

I got a Nordic Track T.6.5.s, when I turn it on it works for about 30s of use and then comes to a stop and starts flashing 1 blink pause 1 blink, when I step off it tries to move again but does not reach its full speed, I bought this treadmill in 2020 and still have not been able to use it. I am wanting to get it working

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

The error you are seeing is indicating a high amp draw. the motor is pulling more amperage than expected and the controller is shutting it down until the amp draw is normal. This is usually because of over tightened walking belts or belts in need of lubrication. on older machines or machines with a lot of use it can indicate a worn out walking belt. This can also occur if foreign substances get under the belt causing friction. In rare cases it can be worn out or defective rollers or motor... anything that causes the motor to work harder and the amps to peak on the treadmill. Continued use at high amp draw can damage the motor controller itself.

[@M4TTH3WM]

I had just replaced the wire harness with a new replacement sent to me. The led on the controller board is solid red. But the display on the console still only turns on for a second. Could it be the ground wire?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

units with a led or lcd (not a tablet) display will power on for a second then go off when the power switch is turned on if the safety key is not present. If there is a problem with the key switch you will get the same functionality. The latest non tablet consoles, (the ones with Bluetooth connectivity for iFit), will also will also beep when the buttons are pressed when no key is present. This would indicate that there is power reaching the console.

[@M4TTH3WM]

Fitness Equipment Help Yes that seems to be the case! The treadmill beeps when buttons are pressed. With or without the key. The key switch must be the issue.

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

@@M4TTH3WM I think so also.

[@DerekMorton1911]

My light is steady with no blink, but still the motor doesn't turn. I ensured every wire is plugged in. Also, I tested the motor with my drill battery and it turned. What else could be wrong??

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

If the light does not blink when the speed on the console is set above 0MPH/KPH then either the console is not sending a speed signal to the controller or the wire harness from the console to the controller is broken damaged or disconnected somewhere between the two components.

[@bobgutowski261]

Hello - the LED is flickering ( a steady blink?). The only issue is the walking belt isn't moving. The incline works and all displays are working. I tested the motor with a battery and it works and powers the walking board. The wiring seems to be ok. Appears I need to replace one of the circuit boards. Do I replace the board with the LED lights ( the INCLINE board) or the other circuit board ( Motor circuit board - with the black & red wiring to the motor). What are next steps to get this? Thanks!

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

a regular blink on the controller should indicate power is being sent to the motor on the black and red wires. If it is an error blink (a cirtain number of blinks and a pause) then the controller should be replaced. if you have confirmed your motor and wires then i would replace the controller if the light is responding (blinking) to the incoming speed signal.

[@bobgutowski261]

@@FitnessEquipmentHelp Appreciate the reply. To clarify, replace the circuit board /controller...not the PWM circuit board that has the LED's. Thanks.

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

@@bobgutowski261 The PWM board is the controller. I think we may be crossing signals. What is the model and version of your equipment?

[@albertosanchez6994]

Anyone can help? I have a 5 months proform 965 ct. It turn on and doesn't run. Light blinking 4 time and pause and blink 4 times again? Is it could be the speed sensor? I checked the motor and it is working properly. What do you a bad switch???

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

The 4 blink light error indicates you will need to replace the lower control board.

[@albertosanchez6994]

@@FitnessEquipmentHelp thank you very much! I did not realized it has a warranty and I called them . You are right it was the issue. They will send that part!

[@jovitomalto3776]

Hi i had a t70 treadmill life fitness 2 years. ago now when i start to use it and at a low level it is run but around 30 seconds suddenly stop, then there is a show to the screen motor controller error, then when turn off into switch and turn on again its run but around 30 seconds same happen its stop again,so maybe what the solution.

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

I am not familiar with Life Fitness products. I would first recommend you reach out to them. I think it is a good sign that it will run for a time before erroring out. does it error out with no user on it. If so the issue may be electrical and i would check to see if that screen prompt means the controller should be replaced. If it only occurs when there is a user on the machine I would make sure all the regular maintenance for belt adjustments and lubricating the machine is done. The controller error may be indicating a high amp draw and shutting down the treadmill.

[@vgondeckboi]

my xterra tr6.4 stops as soon as I start it. then the red light stays lit and doesn't blink. I just got a brand new motor controller board put in. what is going on?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

Does the red light ever blink? Do you mean your motor does run for a moment when you press the start button so the belt moves but only for a very short while?

[@vgondeckboi]

Fitness Equipment Help yes it blinks. it starts then 2 seconds later it stops then the red light stays on then it says LS low speed

[@vgondeckboi]

Fitness Equipment Help I just put a brand new motor controller in a couple months ago

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

I apologize, I should have read your first post closer. This video is designed for trouble shooting controllers from another manufacturer, Icon Health & Fitness. Icon does not make Xterra treadmills. I am not as familiar with Xterra machines but i would check to see if you have a speed sensor that is unplugged or in need of adjustment. Your treadmill console may be looking for a speed signal from this sensor and is shutting down the belt when it is not receiving the information it is looking for from the speed sensor.

[@crystalday7716]

I now know my 2 year old 1750 needs a new controller board. I can't find how to order one. Model NTL14129 version 10. Help appreciated.

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

The controller for that model is a manufactures part number 406939. It is available at www.iconservice.com.

[@crystalday7716]

@@FitnessEquipmentHelp I wish it were available to order from that website. It has been out of stock. Clearly, a hot item to replace.

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

@@crystalday7716 Ok, This will not work for everyone but I was able to determine that part number 445754 (which is in stock) uses the same controller and programming as the controller for your model. The only difference is that it is kitted up with a packet of walking belt lubricant. the price difference is $3.13 which is less than the price for a packet of belt lubricant on its own ($8.04). This may work for you.

[@jvlixn]

so the machine needs to be plugged while the motor hood is off for this, right?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

That is correct, depending on the model. Be sure to keep yourself and others clear of the electrical and moving components while troubleshooting.

[@spacewolfjr]

My led is solid and the treadmill runs fine but I'm still fat, should I replace the controller board?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

No.

[@surlyvegan]

My problem started today, only 1 year and 4 days after purchase. The light is blinking rapidly/continuously, but the belt is not moving. When I turn the speed up higher (5 or so) and give the belt a push, the treadmill will run; however it sounds like a diesel tractor and makes a clicking sound. It is soon followed by a strong chemical burning smell.

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

It sounds like the motor may be having an issue. The blinking is indicating that the controller is receiving the consoles commands and outputting voltage to the motor. Replacing the motor should resolve that issue.

[@robertopotenza5577]

My led is blinking 7 times. The model is Nordictrack 5.7 NTL6. What It can be?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

Most LED Error Blink codes indicate an internal problem with the controller. Regardless of the number of blinks the troubleshooting is the same. First turn the power off. Verify all the wire connections are in place, including where the wires connect to the motor, and that there are no damaged wires under the motor hood. Finally if the error returns the next time you send a speed signal, then the controller should be replaced. To answer specifically this error (7 blinks) is in relation to the SCR circuit on the controller that is not functioning properly and indicated that the controller should be replaced.

[@robertopotenza5577]

Thank you very much.

[@LetsPlayPC]

What does it mean if the "INC" (I assume that means Incline) light is blinking continuously?

[@LetsPlayPC]

I should just add that I just replaced the motor control board. The treadmill ran for about five minutes and then it stopped again completely. No lift or belt movement. If I move the belt manually the console does pick up a speed, so I take it to mean that the speed sensor is OK, but I wonder if I just burned out a second MCB. Treadmill was last lubed six months ago. It's about five years old.

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

@@LetsPlayPC This sounds like you have a product I'm not familiar with. what is the brand and model for your equipment. (This channel is created for products from iFIT but if I can find something out for your machine I'll let you know.)

[@LetsPlayPC]

@FitnessEquipmentHelp It's a Bowflex. It has the regular LED light but then what looks like a dedicated Incline light where the incline potentiometer plugs into the MCB

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

@@LetsPlayPC I cannot find a service manual online that mentions the LEDs on the motor controller. I would suggest reaching out to Bowflex directly. Sorry.

[@Guardian59reflog]

I have a Proform treadmill 505 CST, model # PFTL60916.0 that will not power up. I have a green light, and a steady red light, but console is dead. I have removed console and checked connectors with no help. I was an electronic technician in the AF but without schematics of this treadmill and the boards, all I can do is basic troubleshooting. I am looking for any help I can get before I have to spend some money to get a technician to come look at it. It worked fine 6 months ago, but sat unplugged after my son was born.

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

the red wire from the controller should carry 9-12 VDC anytime there is a green light on that controller. If you are getting voltage at the controller but not at the top of the harness then you would like need to repair or replace the upright wire. if the voltage is at the top of the wire then a console inset will likely be needed. The green light should be indicating the controller is generating the 9-12 VDC needed. of course if you have no voltage at the controller (despite the green light) then your controller would be faulty.

[@abhikghosh1991]

My lower control board led blinks like one low beam followed by one high beam blink and by display is also blinking like one blink and then pause. No controls is operational. What will be the error? Please help me..

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

That is not normal operation for the controller. I would start by replacing the motor controller board. Good luck.

[@michellesadventures4601]

Thank you for the excellent video. I have a solid green light and a solid red light, yet the treadmill will not start when I press start. The outlet has power, the magnet is attached, the power on the machine is turned on. Any suggestions?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

If the red light does not blink (normal or error) when the console starts a workout then it seems the signal to start the belt is not being received by the controller. This is usually a wire issue.

[@michelle1colorado]

@@FitnessEquipmentHelp Thank you :) I did replace the upright wires, but the console is still dark and completely unresponsive.

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

@@michelle1colorado If the console is not receiving power and you are sure the wires are intact then there is either a issue with the controller not sending power or the console doesn't respond when powered on and you would want to replace the controller or the console. Typically you would need a voltage multimeter to test for the issue. If the red and green light are on the controller, then the controller at least believes it is producing the power required for the console; so would indicate a console issue.

[@michelle1colorado]

@Fitness Equipment Help I can't thank you enough. You have been 1000 times more helpful than Nordictrack. I really really appreciate it. :)

[@lorybernues1084]

Norditrack T.14, the console says the belt is moving, belt remains still, inclime works, no light on the board. Unfortunately doesn't match the description for the no light case. What next ? (Help !)

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

If the red led is not lit or blinking on the board then you can suppose that there is at least something wrong with that controller board. This lower controller board is also most likely the cause of the belt not moving. I would start by replacing it.

[@lorybernues1084]

@@FitnessEquipmentHelp Thank you. The card has been successfully replaced yesterday. You nailed it !

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

@@lorybernues1084 I'm glad it worked out. Enjoy using your treadmill :)

[@sazger]

Our motor controller board for a Nordictrack c990 blinks 4 times then pauses. We replaced the board but the same deal :(

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

The four blinks indicate the Fett controller is bad. You will need another controller. Make sure that the motor and belt are in good condition. A high amp draw may contribute to the Controller failure. Although it could just be a bad replacement part. I have seen it happen and the replacement part should have a 90 Day guarantee if purchased from the manufacturer.

[@rainerrain9689]

How can I add bluetooth to a treadmill that doesn't have bluetooth so the incline and speed can be controlled via my ZWIFT app irtual runs ?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

Im sorry, iFIT Equipment isn't designed to be used with Zwift at this time.

[@rainerrain9689]

@@FitnessEquipmentHelp OK thanks.

[@jokelanddotcom]

Reviewed this a couple times, my situation doesn’t match any patterns in the video. On occasion, the treadmill slows to a stop until I get off of the belt; red light will go through several long, slow blinks over 6-7 seconds before catching up and going back into rapid blinks. This seems to happen especially at slower speeds (walking); I’ve found myself hopping off the machine do it can ‘catch up’, then get back on hoping it’s working normally. I just replaced the controller (c960i), yet the same problems persist.

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

Long slow blinks indicate a high amp draw by the drive motor. I would look to sources of friction, such as over tightened belts, a walking belt that needs to be lubricated or even a worn out belt that needs to be replace.

[@joeprimal2044]

Thanks so much. Awesome video. I have a nordictrack x7i. When I power on it blinks for a few seconds and then goes solid. The console timer and calorie counter start running as if the unit were running but the belt does not run, the incline does not operate and the control pad seems completely unresponsive. None of the buttons cause any reaction. 🤔 The wiring looks OK. If anyone has any thoughts I would appreciate them.

[@reyakisakura3971]

My controller board is has a Fred and green light. The red light stay on while the green light blinks 7 time. I’m not sure what’s wrong. The screen in my treadmill does not come on

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

the green light should not be blinking. Either there is a short or damaged wire harness or the lower control board needs to be replaced.

[@krisprad440]

Man. It won’t work on me. Mine is once power on both blue and red stat on. Console power on but no any key working. Motor is good though. Inspected all wire harness no any issues. Why this happened?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

Make sure the safety key is present on your console.

[@thomas.8]

Thank you for this video, Nordictrack sent me a link to this as part of troubleshooting. My Nordictrack 1750’s belt is not moving. When powering on, the led stays a steady red. However starting any kind of workout, the light starts to blink continuously. The motor makes a slight sound as if it is about to start but nothing happens. I’ve tried to make sure all connections are in place snugly but I don’t have electrical experience.

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

usually they symptoms you describe are associated with the 4 blink error code demonstrated in this video. If the light is truly blinking continuously that would implicate the motor. If it is throwing an error code then the controller should be replaced. It seems though that your console and wire harness are communicating which is a good thing.

[@thomas.8]

@@FitnessEquipmentHelp thanks so much for your help. Really appreciate it. Yes , once a workout is started, the LED blinks continuously. Not just a few blinks. I am going back and forth with the manufacturer. Thanks again

[@gemykat8120]

I have one that won't start at the first speed, it starts at higher speeds,but I need the first speed, I don't know why?

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

That is pretty strange. I do think a new controller would be in order.

[@brockdavies6840]

Hi team, so my panel blinks 2 then 4 I’m trying to understand what that means

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

Is this a treadmill motor controller from one of the iFit brand treadmills? The pattern you describe is not familiar to me.

[@yarkie1]

My wife's Horizon ct5.4 treadmill will shut off completely after about 10 minutes of her walking on it. I took the cover off and watched it while she walked. The D23 led light flashes randomly. I can't seem to count a pattern. Things look clean. I vacuum it from time to time. Horizon isn't willing to offer any advice without a $50 initial phone call. Any advice?

[@yarkie1]

It actually flashes everytime she steps... No clue why it shuts off

[@FitnessEquipmentHelp]

@@yarkie1 Horizon is a different company but there are a few things that you can try that should give you an idea that is common to all treadmills. Try running the workout with no one on it. Likely it is a friction issue and with no one on the treadmill there is not likely to be much friction. If it runs far beyond the 10 min limit then you likely have a treadmill that needs lubrication, a belt adjustment; or if the treadmill is starting to age, a replacement walking belt or other part that is worn out.

[@yarkie1]

@@FitnessEquipmentHelp I ran the machine for over an hour with no one on it. It was fine. Ten minutes of my wife being on it and it shut off. The D23 light flashes every time she steps. Then it speeds the flash until the on off switch trips.

[@yarkie1]

Also, the machine is not even 2 years old. And we lubricated it every time it told us to. We have also vacuumed it. I'm shocked it is worn in 2 years