Scooter speeds up and slows down Mobility scooter Throttle pot Repair

[@mickeyfilmer5551]

So far, you are about the best, and most honest repairer of mobility scooters I have seen on the web. Thank you fella.

[@BrendanODonnellDesign]

These videos are such a brilliant resource for people trying to maintain a mobility scooter for a relative or friend that either don’t have access to a local service center or funds to have full professional overhauls done. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. Keep up the great how to videos.

[@pattycarey7838]

Thank you for explaining every detail..some fyi tubers just skip things and even tho it's easy for those who know the parts the purpose of these videos is to do it right

[@tomjacques4]

Thanks ☺️

[@carolmitchell4281]

brilliant video, i took mine apart the weekend to see how easy it is to change a broken spring and obviously some how moved the shaft out of position, so when i put everything back it would not work, i was running around and phoning around trying to get a replacement until i came across your vid show the position of the shaft, all bloody day yesterday up until i came across your vid tonight. who would of thought something as simple as that. thanx again

[@manolisgledsodakis873]

Thanks for the video. I'm repairing a mobility scooter for a friend who snapped the spindle of the RVQ24YS08-02 potentiometer. I managed to find a replacement in the EU (have to pay import duty in Greece when ordering from the UK) and I'd figured out how everything worked and fitted together. Your confirmation of the centre stop/brake position adjustment confirmed what I had already figured out about the grub screws (I'm an electronics engineer). By the way, it would be helpful if you would NOT call grub screws "grommets"!

[@colron5727]

A well worth video to watch, especially that it highlights to take pictures of things as you go. Thank you

[@williamdyas3895]

I have a kymco super 4 2 year old can I up grade it to a 8miles a hour as I have 2 scooters 1 the kymco super 4 .4 miles a hour and can it be up grade to 8 miles a hour and can you help me I'm in shelters accommodation and I can't get my 8 miles a hour one in my door as my door is 25" wide and I can't walk I have had 10 hips yes 10 and now I can't walk so can anybody help me William Dyas 39 sunart street wishaw ml2 0jj thanks

[@colron5727]

@@williamdyas3895 Visit: FixYa.com and post your question there, but choose the best Expert related to your question. A Great place to find solutions to any product in fixing things, check it out, TC

[@MrMikebutkus]

My wife had a problem with her Go-Go scooter. It was not going as fast as before. I checked it out and the throttle would move a lot, forward and backwards, before the cart moved. This carts throttle arm had an tiny Allen nut that had loosened. No big deal getting to that arm, but finding where my bag of Allen wrench were, then the second to tiniest Allen wrench fit and I snugged the nut tight. Now no looseness and the cart zips like new.

[@erikandreassen6531]

Great thank you my invacare shop-rider is now over 25 years old and no longer able to get full assemblies but the pot's are available and without this I'd not have been able to disassemble it or put it back together the right way.

[@ThePopypete]

Thank you so much for showing this video . I am doing this repair right now and was not sure about how to centre the new pot ? . I will now go out and do it 🤗🤗

[@davidholley2985]

Have to say all your videos are very helpful thank you for all your time and help.

[@sidneywilliams7958]

Very clear and concise information in identifying and solving repair issues

[@michaeldominy2084]

Don’t know what we would do without you.👍

[@tomjacques4]

Lol thanks

[@TonyPrice-r7z]

The videos are very well explained and very helpful I had a problem with my scooter but I got in touch with them and they were very helpful 😊

[@andrewm514]

Thank god, finally a guy who kens what he,s doing! Ill be in contact with you. Formally from Sanquhar now in Windsor! Fed up with time wasters!

[@danielgibbsbarlow8069]

I just wanted to say thank you very much for your video it helped me fix the problem and get the scooter up and running again

[@tomjacques4]

Your welcome

[@Julia-qf8eh]

Excellent demonstration and tutorial. Thank you.

[@bryangoracio6407]

You kick ass I learned a lot from you each time I see your videos be good be safe

[@davidrudy198]

Thank you very much. You saved me money and time. buy the whole essembly was kind of expensive. But just buying the switch. No question save me. But I didn't follow you rule with. Taking pictures first. So I had to use your video to save me for reassembly. Works perfect. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. By the way, I was donating this scooter for somebody. In need. So cost was important.

[@micksmith106]

Cheers pal..saved me a lot of hassle setting my brothers pot up ..on his scooter .all the best.

[@derekthwaytes4689]

Thanks for the brilliant help video, I have a strider 2 with a faulty wig wag which if I am not careful, will auto reverse, once I try to go fwd, I think the pot is out of position, as the i once pressed too hard on one side and since then it has tried to self drive, if im to slow on the off key😒. I think once i have found your contact detail on the phone I would like to chat, I am engineered back ground so willing to have a go to repair it So your video has given me the confidence to look at the pot, and either recentre it or replace, Again thank you. Regards Derek

[@tomjacques4]

Hi striders have a complete Assy very easy plug and play

[@fLaMePr0oF]

Thanks, saved me a lot of cash as i was going to buy new batteries!

[@davidholley2985]

Hi could you tell me how much a complete throttle pot for a Auriga is please. Many thanks David.

[@electricwheelchairsusa5436]

This video was very helpful! Thanks for sharing!

[@ilovebrean]

Thank you this is very helpful as I’m looking at buying a used Quingo if you were replacing the whole unit would you still neeed to do the adjusting for the brake ?

[@tomjacques4]

@@ilovebrean hi it depend what type is fitted the complete Assy is easy to fit but more expensive

[@DeniseLaFranceCDNpainter-z9g]

Thank you _immensely_ for this tutorial !

[@w.j.bendellr.c.flying.1037]

Thank you that was a great help. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@r8g]

Hi, do you know if there’s anyway to remove the speed limiter or increase the speed on the Shoprider Mobility Scooters?

[@tomjacques4]

There is no speed limiter, each product is designed to do the relevant speed in the UK the max speed is 8mph. So. Each product has been manufactured to suit its general purpose. Some 4mph and some 6&8mph. They match the motor speed, controller and axle together to achieve this. Most of the controller are allready set at the maximum of 100% but this can be reduced but Not increased Mind you some of the 888NR’s did have an extra speed pot fitted to make them go slower but that’s all.

[@r8g]

@@tomjacques4 that’s a shame, was looking to increase the max speed a little. Thanks for letting me know, appreciate it

[@robcrofts3815]

great video, my dad has this scooter but it will not go upto full speed sits at about 4mphcould this be the issue?

[@velvett633]

thank you for all your video help. Can you tell me how to get the boot ( needs to be replaced) down from the tiller on a Golden Companion GC340. I have researched everywhere to find out how and have had no luck . I would be grateful. Thank you !

[@tomjacques4]

sonya faye Hill hi should be able to help. You can send a picture of your scooter please to nithsdale.wheelchairs@ btinternet.com

[@tanalee229]

An entirely different reason for speed change is the battery rubbing against the wheel, as it does on my Golden Tech Companion 3 without the battery fastened to the seat post.

[@ianmay252]

my customers scooter is on fast even when the knob is turned to the slow speed, im assuming its the throttle pot needs changing, i now need a throttle pot complete assembly please for shoprider TE889Sl

[@Wombat63]

Thank you for that video, your right it's more than likely that throttle pot. Do you sell the full kit for a rascal 850 and how much with delivery to liverpool

[@tomjacques4]

You can contact out engineer on 07713297096 send him a text and he will send u a link

[@grahambenning4047]

Hi Tom how would the scooter behave if you didnt set the spindle like youv shown thanks

[@Pamk-r1g]

Hi .... how do I tighten the tiller on a Pro Rider Road King stage 3 mobility scooter .... as moves side to side .... also how do you balance the front wheels as left wheel wears out in middle quicker than right

[@tomjacques4]

@@Pamk-r1g at the bottom of the tiller you will see a couple of nuts 10mm. Those will need to be tightened. You may have bent the steering arm or strut lift up and check if not then you will need to remove track rod end and turn it in the shaft to either reduce or increase length.

[@GhostvaperYT]

great video very interesting. can i ask if i change the pot for one with a different resistance will my scooter go faster? thanks

[@tomjacques4]

Hi sorry no the speed is governed by the control box

[@GhostvaperYT]

@@tomjacques4 yeah i was looking into my controller rhino 2 it is i want to get it programmed. i am on private land so i want to see if my rascal ventura will go faster on our farm

[@rogertyler3237]

I Replaced A Throttle Pot On A Pride Legond & All I Had To Do Is Clamp The 3 Wires Blue White Yellow To Get The Right Polarity & Mount The Newone Back In

[@Nathan1975Liggy]

would replacing the wigwag potentiometer with a higher kohm rating increase the speed? or would it need a smaller ohm potentiometer

[@tomjacques4]

No sorry speed is controller by the power module and the set up ( motor and transaxle)

[@kathyblack3872]

please help! my scooter motor runs great and it all works perfectly indoors on smooth ground and even in and up door jams but it keep stopping repeatedly when i get outside and it beeps sometimes and sometimes it just cuts out but the power indicator doesn't cut out it starts working again with no work if i just pause a moment or if it gets beeping i turn it off and on. i feel the breaks lock up under me but don't know how to test that all the connections are good idk what to do i can't afford replace or repairs so i really need to know what exactly to replace and my family will help do the labour. please help if you have any suggestions. thank you so much for all your efforts and support

[@daleschnurr665]

Can you explain how to remove shroud cover on a Pride Victory I cannot find any bolts or screws on cover to change speed pot

[@tomjacques4]

remove tiller cover bolts that are facing the seat first then remove the brackets that hold the basket tiller plastics fall off then remove the tiller head

[@daleschnurr665]

@@tomjacques4 Thank you will give er a try, appreciated

[@daleschnurr665]

well was able to get it apart and speed pot replaced but now i have a spare part that im not sure where it goes somewhere around throttle control, had a friend help me an I didnt see where it was an he is unsure where it goes also, rectangle piece with a fat tab one side and 2 tabs other side is there a diagram some where for Pride Victory scooter

[@Egon1982]

Lovely video :) P.s That variable resistor / potentiometer or "throttle pot" 😳 (if someones interested ~£1 on ebay from many sellers) got holes in terminals they are there for a reason (THT)

[@tomjacques4]

Egon1982 thanks for your input wish we could buy those pots for a £, mind you these 5 k pots are not 0-5 but 2.5k for forward and reverse with a dead spot to split.

[@Egon1982]

@@tomjacques4 thanks for reply. My fault unfortunately its not 0-5 as i thought.. :/

[@tomjacques4]

Egon1982 what’s the make and model and do you have a flash code ?

[@johnconnolly2474]

there is a big difference between grommets and grub screws , what you are dealing with is grub screws

[@danielgibbsbarlow8069]

Hi im fixing a neighbours throttle spring only will i have to do the adjustments to make scooter move or will it work straight away once spring is fitted thanks its a shoprider

[@tomjacques4]

You will have to centre it

[@drivewasher]

Thanks for that, Can you not just set the pot up on the bench with a Ohm meter? Set it to 2.5M Ohms with lever central?

[@tomjacques4]

Steve Ashcroft you could and just slightly tighten grub screw. Will have to fine tune once on the scooter

[@michaeldominy2084]

Hi, Good video, just what I need. If you can help, I need to replace my speed pot on a shop rider scooter with the smaller control head, I think it’s the sovereign, but I don’t see how it’s possible to take the casing off, could you help plz,.?🤔😊. Mick

[@rockyjackson9237]

Very good show good job

[@michaeldominy2084]

Is the speed control on the shop rider model all the same and what’s the price roughly for a complete wig wag unit.🤔

[@tomjacques4]

Some have 2 speed pots like the sovereign one hidden underneath but the older ones don’t have that. The complete unit is available and we have stock send us an email and I will send you the link kind you the pot itself is around £55 and now there are 3 different ones. So send us a picture of yours to our email.

[@pfc6329]

I have a 3 wheel pride sonic. Ground clearance is only 1.75 inches. Is there a way to increase the clearance ?

[@tomjacques4]

white shadow hi there. Sadly no.

[@ComPrt3]

Question, would it be possible to set/find center with a multimeter?

[@tomjacques4]

Yes half the total ohms

[@thomasduggan9006]

Very well explainsd.

[@ethanbaylis5204]

trying to fix up an old scooter, there’s no continuity across the potentiometer, and the whole scooter basically doesn’t work. there’s 24v supply to the scooter the light doesn’t turn on. but there’s audio beeps. there’s 24v in the power socket and 24 to the electric break

[@lallapoo4418]

Hi I have a drive boot scooter fairly new , and the speed adjuster doesn’t seem to function the scooter just operates on max speed ??

[@tomjacques4]

Best contact your supplier as that will be repaired under warranty.

[@brianfindsall]

Hello mate. loving your vids. just become a scooter owner myself so very intresting to do some diy maintenence. > wondering can you help me. i have just replaced my tyres on my kymco maxi xls. i wanted thicker read off road tyres to stop punctures has much. trouble is, is to use off road tyres i had to get smaller size. the original tyres were 400 - 5 . but i had to settle for tyres that are 1" less in diameter and so i am loosing approx one and a half MPH. can you tell me is it possible to have the speed corrected back to 8mph via re programing. And of so how much would this cost me. Thankyou for your time. can anyone help with this advice. i am at wickersley r rotherham. Thankyou. now back to watching more of your library of vids. cheers.

[@tomjacques4]

You should be able to get chunky 400/5 solids. Anyway it will not be possible to increase speed. As I will already set at the max permitted namely 100%. I will try and find out what it’s set at fir you. Give me a couple of days

[@brianfindsall]

@@tomjacques4 Thankyou very much mate that is much appreciated, i will watch for your reply. Regards Bri

[@brianfindsall]

@@tomjacques4 i bought a set of black chunky 4.00-5 but they are only 300mm dia. couldnt get anything else. other than normal 3.5 mm tread tyres and i wanted at least 5mm tread to help avoid punctures

[@brentcolons6621]

can you govern the top speed with adjusting the middle screw? I would like to govern a scooter I am working on.

[@tomjacques4]

Hi. There’s two ways. 1 expensive programmer to adjust overall speed direct to the power module or you could fit another speed pot inline to your existing speed pot.

[@losseke]

Hallo, ik ben van belgie en heb hier een scooter van mijn vader, 1 koolborstel zat vast en heb ze dus alle 2 vernieuwd met originele nr 43. Nu wilt de motor niet echt draaien, ik heb de stroom gemeten op de motor en aan 9.60v begint die te schokken en vol gas slaat die af, ik krijg geen signaal dat er iets mis is met de shoprider 778sl. Hello, I'm from Belgium and I have a scooter from my father here, 1 carbon brush was stuck and so I renewed all 2 with original nr 43. Now the motor doesn't really turn, I measured the current on the motor and at 9.60 v it starts jerking and full throttle it stalls, i get no signal that there is something wrong with the shoprider 778sl

[@tomjacques4]

Clean the commutator inside the motor it will be dirty. Remove the brushes then use a carbon Fibre pen 🖊 and clean it then blow all the carbon out of the motor using air hope this helps

[@onlythewise1]

my spring broke how can i replace it the throttle wont keep center im afraid to try to put one in i might break it

[@tomjacques4]

I’ve yet to break one send us some pictures on your Assy. You may be able to purchase the complete Assy

[@stevemalone2010]

Good info, thanks

[@rogertyler3237]

I bought me a throttle pot but I didn't" Need to adjust it I just Installed it & used wire clamps to connect mine It"s been over a year since I replaced mine. It runs Like a top

[@tomjacques4]

Roger Tyler not all pots require to be centred. But 90% do. If your scooter has a separate forward and reverse switch then you will be ok. Like the Royal, super sport or the sports rider. But scooters that use the same canter levers must be centred.

[@jonathandiveney3049]

Very helpful

[@jackielawhon6704]

My Pride Mobility Scooter SN# V00089837 won't go forward but will go reverse. What could cause this?

[@tomjacques4]

Check your throttle pot

[@brethevenin2324]

Hi I have a Phoenix 3 scooter and it has stopped working I have brand new batteries and it shows the power lights are on but it will not move I've made sure to pull the lever to engage but still nothing its showing Full charge I get No beeps sounds at all. Even when pulling reverse there's no sound what can I check please?

[@flyonthewall7026]

Do you know how to turn off the speed restrictor...? My dad's scooter is wayyyy too slow for him and he can't afford to upgrade yet... Thank you 🙏

[@tomjacques4]

What’s the make and model

[@flyonthewall7026]

@@tomjacques4 Invacare Leo.....

[@flyonthewall7026]

@@tomjacques4 Also... What's a good upgrade you recommend please..? He's been looking at the Tga breeze... Do you sell them ? We're in Chesterfield...

[@tomjacques4]

@@flyonthewall7026 4mph it’s all ready set at max speed can’t modify sorry

[@flyonthewall7026]

@@tomjacques4 Do you sell scooters ??? Do you have a link to your website or shop..... And what do you suggest as an upgrade please ?

[@Wombat63]

Hi mate hope you can help,I have a vanos galaxy excel royal and it keeps slowing down and going very slow. Sometimes it's going fine and suddenly stop dead at a skid and the first red light flashes 7 times,do I need to replace the speed pot and wigwag as one unit. Also do I need to reset the speed adjustable pot on top of tiller as ive replaced this already and it's still doing the same thing. Thank you,David in Liverpool

[@tomjacques4]

If you have already replaced the theottle pot then I would check the speed pot also check all wires and tiller Pcb. Sometimes a slack connection or dry solder can cause this error

[@Wombat63]

@@tomjacques4 hi thanks,is that one on the wigwag. Also the tortoise light is staying on even if it's off

[@tomjacques4]

@@Wombat63 looks there is an issue somewhere light should go off. Any water damage ?

[@Wombat63]

@@tomjacques4 I've checked the circuit board and cant see any water damage but it's been like this for about 2 months without any problems, so I will change the speed pot,the wigwag and pot and the ignition also all the wiring from the ignition to the batteries. Thanks for your response

[@tomjacques4]

@@Wombat63 we have done a video on showing you how to test the throttle pot I would try this first before anything as this component gets used the most.

[@ianmay3702]

How much is whole assembly throttle pot for shoprider please Tom

[@tomjacques4]

Hi send us your scooters model to [e-mail]

[@petermoses5063]

My speed potentiometer speeds up to half speed then no faster for the rest of the movement. When tested it shows a increase all the way. What can I do to get full speed?

[@tomjacques4]

Hi Peter what’s the make and model and what speed is it doing. And how long has it been doing this.

[@tomjacques4]

Hi Peter, the onboard controller will be programmed to a specific setting that tells at what point it will reach full speed. so it could well be that its set well before the end of travel of the lever even though you get an increased reading. So with that in mind i could set the max speed to be reached within a specific setting of the lever.... rather than at full travel. hope that clears it up.....

[@Snakefinger1000]

Good advice if you can find a new replacement.

[@tomjacques4]

Snakefinger1000 hi are you looking for spare parts if yes we should be able to help

[@jodiemclean1409]

How much for a full part for a kimco super 4

[@grahambenning4047]

Hi tom the scooter works fine but the battery gauge will not work thanks

[@tomjacques4]

I would check the voltage with a volt meter at the terminals of your gauge. If no voltage then follow the wires and check ….

[@grahambenning4047]

@@tomjacques4 Thhank you I found the gauge faulty.

[@windwalker8058]

I'm in Canada where can you get reasonable priced parts?

[@tomjacques4]

Hi what parts are you after

[@windwalker8058]

@@tomjacques4 future throttle pot circuit breaker that type of thing

[@tomjacques4]

@@windwalker8058 we can post to Canada 🇨🇦

[@tomjacques4]

@@windwalker8058 yes should have stock just send us an e-mail with pictures and spec.

[@bheath8127]

Hello. I have a pmmc485 throttle pot. Can I replace it with a RVQ24YS08-03 21S B502? Thanks.

[@tomjacques4]

B Heath sure can my friend

[@cliveharmsworth2894]

Thank you.

[@johnhiscoe6888]

Hi can you please tell me the price of a wigwag pot for a freerider mayfair , thank you regards John..

[@tomjacques4]

John Hiscoe thee Mayfair as had around 3 different pots innit lifetime so with that in mind can you send us a picture of yours to [e-mail]

[@petermckechnie9092]

Hi could this also be the cause of my scooter lurching at start then stuttering

[@tomjacques4]

could be but recon mostly the brushes against the commutator cause it to shudder. dirty commutator will cause this and the brushes not making a proper contact.

[@ianmay3702]

How much for throttle pot for shoprider please

[@toddjewell2435]

When I turn on the key it has power but it doesn't move

[@carlponce5057]

My battery is new. But its easy to get low .u think it has an issue with electrical?

[@tomjacques4]

Could be a few issues. 1 a faulty battery, get them tested. 2 a electric brake that sticks causing more current draw. Check brake , is it hot? 3 a worn motor, check brushes. Hope that helps.

[@carlponce5057]

@@tomjacques4 and my mobility scooter cannot be pushed even if its on free wheel

[@tomjacques4]

If you can push it then the brake is stuck on. Gently tap the brake while trying to drive forward. Or remove the brake and see if it’s clicking and letting the disc spin. Most likely the disc will not spin so see if you can free it off while 24 volts is applied

[@philsimmonds5383]

I put a new scooter controller on my scooter and now it runs forward but with the beeping noise on and when it's in reverse no beeps and it goes hard out. Can you tale me what's going on please

[@tomjacques4]

Phil Simmonds where did you get the controller from. Second hand? Did it from an identical scooter?

[@philsimmonds5383]

@@tomjacques4 yes the controller is the same it's the blue box under the seat. I got it of Ebay from England and I'm in new Zealand. It's like the plaraty are back would.

[@robertames688]

My mobility scooter starts going backwards when turning on

[@tomjacques4]

@@robertames688 looks alike you will need to adjust the throttle pot. Lift up the back Wheels first then use a screwdriver to adjust throttle then tighten grup screws

[@robertames688]

@@tomjacques4 my pot is under the front part. Where could I buy a new one

[@phillipcannon8992]

hi my scooter wont move can you help batteries fully charged no lights flashing

[@tomjacques4]

What have you checked on your scooter and when was it last used

[@phillipcannon8992]

Nithsdale Wheelchairs V checked brake put new brushes in batteries fully charged when I try to move it it moves a little bit then stops

[@phillipcannon8992]

It was used November outside keep it in the house so use to move it back and forward to get into cuboad

[@tomjacques4]

phillip cannon what do you mean it moves a little 5 feet more less any noise when it stops does it drive in reverse any flash code

[@phillipcannon8992]

Nithsdale Wheelchairs V It only try's to move about 3-4inches makes a click noise no codes reverse bleep comes on as should in reverse but does not move only try's to move forward

[@alikhanalikhan5181]

I m Abdul Majeed form pakistan karachi i m desebal scooter repair throttle pot plz my help new throttle online for doorway

[@petersack5074]

4:10 Time. I am electronics/computer tech. Your taking the pot apart - WHERE is that s p r i n g , located, for the wig-wag ?.......the self-centering, spring ?. I tried to repair a scooter - she ran into a wall - fairly fast. Broke the spring - for this wig - wag. .....thanks - for any response.....( i wish they could use MILITARY grade components - china ones, ain't ANY / NO good !

[@tomjacques4]

We do sell springs if required. Mind you the spring is inserted on top of the pot with the rest and the Assy. And lever. www.nithsdale-wheelchairs.com/prods/10870/engager-spring-closed-type-salvage-stock.html www.nithsdale-wheelchairs.com/prods/10871/engager-spring-open-type-salvage-stock.html

[@garykirk4159]

Yeah where are you based

[@tomjacques4]

We are based in Scotland

[@howardkahn4330]

WHY ARE YOU MESSING around, JUST replACE THAT PLUG IN PART!

[@tomjacques4]

Could do but that’s not the point of the video. Some people want to save money and just replace the pot which is cheaper. Natural the complete Assy is a available at a larger cost. But this is not available on all models like the 888NR

[@mohammednagy3695]

Hello, I am one of your fans, and I need the WhatsApp number for your purchase after I weigh you. I want to consult you in something possible. Please take care, even if I was Facebook, thank you very much, and you are sorry for the inconvenience, and I am interested in being friends

[@keithbrueton]

Aye nothing ear to see the nooooooooooooooo

[@christopherstearman1788]

I have a frontier mobility scooter the fault lies is flashing seven times any idea what the problem is

[@windwalker8058]

The whole throttle pot assembly for Shoprider Explorer what would the cost be I'm in Canada