Troubleshooting, Fix and Repairing a Power Wheels

[@sophiakiiti2009]

Thank you from someone who knows nothing about any of this at all!!! I do have a voltage tester and so thank you for all of your suggestions. Hopefully, I figure out the problem. Also, thank you for making it make sense to someone who is not familiar with engines, cars, electronics, etc.. fingers crossed…

[@Angela-jy8rn]

I need help fixing my grandson‘s 4 wheeler 2:16 power wheels that I found for him that someone was getting rid of but the wire in the control console is a mess. Help me please.

[@DadHacks]

@@Angela-jy8rn send some pictures to my email. [e-mail]

[@HalesowenLocksmiths]

Hi great video thanks. My sons steering works one way but very limited in the other direction. Is this likely to be the connecting rods? Saw another video that says to bend the rod to give more steering, is this correct? TIA

[@avishekaiyar]

super useful. I am facing this weird issue where the wheels move just fine (both directions) WITHOUT load, but it refuses to move when my 35lb son sits in it. I checked the battery and it seems fine (measured 13V right after full charge). Could this be a weak motor?

[@avishekaiyar]

It was the battery. I replaced with a brand new one and the car is zipping with my kid in kt

[@gulysgarage]

Awesome guide man, thank you, when I get home I'll be pulling out the ol' volt meter lol

[@DadHacks]

If you can figure something out. Take a picture of the issue and email me [e-mail] , here to help 🫡

[@kw4n1987]

Hi great video. I have just bought a used car which has same board and remote. The remote allows the car to move forwards/reverse but doesn't steer at all. I took out the steering motor and hooked to the battery directly and it turns fine. Is it likely to be a faulty board? Thanks!

[@DadHacks]

Correct, it’s most likely the control board. Just make sure the connections are good. If they are, then it’s most likely the control board

[@rozyes]

Hello, when you connected the motor straight to the battery, did the motor spin? I'm having the same issue and wasn't sure if it was the motor or the control board

[@freddysalinas7578]

great guide. Can I bypass the remote instead? The control board is fried.

[@DadHacks]

Can you bypass the control board? Yes. But it’s a hassle, you’ll need a whole new wire harness. Easiest fix is to get a replacement board, they are usually $25

[@Leo-Dk]

Thanks for video, I replaced 12v board to 24 and it works very well but remote control not responding, should I purchase white remote controller with 24v board or what?

[@DadHacks]

Yes, you’ll need to purchase a different remote control for the 24v version

[@johnbohnhoff5989]

Thank you for sharing the troubleshooting steps. I checked my power out of the controller and it is 12.2V without pressing the pedal. Is that an indication of a controller gone bad? I originally thought motors were bad and replaced them but still not powering the motors. I checked voltage at the the motor connect and it read .1V. Could the cable be fried?

[@DadHacks]

@@johnbohnhoff5989 12.2v is kinda low on the voltage, without pushing down on the pedal? How old is the battery? Ive seems batteries show 12.5v but when you put them under load (aka push down on the pedal) voltage drops and the motors won’t spin. If you battery is new, then the next spot I’d look at is the control board

[@markpeppard1770]

Hi, thanks for the helpful video. I hooked up a 20 volt drill battery, worked great for about 10 min. Now it won’t turn on, so ordered the control panel/ receiver. Could it also maybe be the on off control panel JR1927M-12V? If I did want to continue using the 20 v drill battery would you recommend using the 24V on off control panel with the 24V control panel/ receiver? Thanks

[@DadHacks]

@@markpeppard1770it could be the on/off switch, but that’s usually ok on 24 volt, however it gets damaged if left out in the rain. If it makes a noise on start up, then it won’t be the on/off switch

[@leonthomas3390]

I added a second 12v 7ah battery in sequence for longer run time which worked and would run for about an hour with some charge to spare. I then replaced both motors with 30,000 rpm (originally 10,000 rpm). it worked at first then started to cut out under load now it wont turn on at all. any suggestions please I would be very grateful.

[@DadHacks]

Seem like the new motors pulled too many amps. Check to see if you have a fuse that blew, should be located near the battery. If it has a resetting thermal fuse, and not an automotive fuse, then the next likely issue is that the control board couldn’t handle the amps and it fried. You’d need a new control board

[@leonthomas3390]

@@DadHacks Thank you for replying and thank you for the advice, i’ll let you know how i get on 👊🏻

[@tyronireginalde6534]

I bought new 12v batteries for my kids car. We already used it but when the battery went low i charged it but it coudnt pass 11.9 v mark using the built in charger.b What might be the problem from the car?

[@eDAWGBrantford]

Can you suggest any reasons why a cars rear wheels want to propel the car forward but the front wheels want to fight them going on reverse?? Brand new worked fine with remote when tested. Sat for a month then when tested Aydin the from wheels are fighting the rear so car goes nowhere. Unplugged the front wheel harness and if course the car goes forward using just the 2 rear motors.. 4-wheel drive

[@DadHacks]

The wires going to the front motors are reversed. On the front motors, just switch the connections

[@kellyvalverde7812]

Thank you for this! I recently bought a thrifted Moderno Kids Jeep, it's showing 9.5 volts when fully charged on the front screen. It moves forward the first 2 minutes and then it stops. Should I buy a new battery? Can I buy a replacement for the missing remote control too? Thanks in advance.

[@DadHacks]

Definitely needs a new battery, this is my go to replacement battery, if it fits. amzn.to/3wf7NmX and yes, you can buy a replace remote. If you reply with the model of the control board, I can send a link of a compatible Remote control

[@kellyvalverde7812]

@@DadHacks I got the battery today and it works perfectly! I am not sure where to locate the control board for this specific model. I looked under the seats and there is a small green board with a couple of wires but nothing like the black ones I have seen online

[@DadHacks]

@kellyvalverde7812 great to hear about the battery. As for the control board, does it have a spot for “power in” “power out to motors” and a 7 pin connection? I think it’s like most of the control boards just without a cover over it

[@kellyvalverde7812]

@@DadHacks The tiny control panel has 8 white pins with blue wires connected to them. I wish I could post a picture on here. Thank you for all your help!!!

[@shawnmcdole1057]

Question...the kids moved the forward/reverse lever while it was moving and now it will not move forward but it will move backwards. This the the case whether usig the remote or the pedal. Do you think the Forward/Backward switch needs to be repalced?

[@DadHacks]

Ya, it sounds like the forward/reverse rocker switch went bad. These are typically DPDT rocker switches and are cheap to replace. I’d start there

[@bonnarmiller123]

Upgraded my sons 12v to 18v Milwaukee power and it worked perfect for the first day but now won’t move. When the switch is turned on the battery level indicator on the dash still reads full. Did I burn out the control board?

[@DadHacks]

Yup, the control board likely burned out. You’ll need a replacement. Look into this one: amzn.to/3XBSCz4

[@bambamyt5915]

One question please, I have bought a car for my son and I changed the motors, I put in higher revs. my problem is that it works for 15 seconds and then it turns off by itself and turns on after 5 seconds. this happens constantly. it had a 12v battery 4.5Ah and I put a new 12v 9Ah one but it still does the same thing. Do you know what the problem is? Can you help me?

[@Hectorp2015]

I currently have the same Issue I also have a 18v Milwaukee battery though,I’m sure it’s the board Issue as well since mine is 12v I’m pushing 24v so it’s tripping the board so I ordered a 24v board if it works I’ll be sure to get back to you

[@DadHacks]

@Hectorp2015 yup, that should be the fix!

[@bambamyt5915]

@@DadHacks have you tried it? did you change the board? I am waiting for your answer. If this is the problem, I should also order a new board. My question is, if I put new boards, will there be a problem and burn the motors that are 12v?

[@DadHacks]

@bambamyt5915 Start by changing out the board for a replacement 12v. It’s either the board or the thermal fuse “breaking”. Your new 12v motors will be fine

[@bambamyt5915]

@@DadHacks what board should I put? the same one or another one? if I have to put another one, do you have any idea which one to put? again with 12v or with 24v?

[@colinmoore68]

I am reading about 9V on the instrument display and about 11V at the battery. Is the difference between those readings enough to stop enough power getting to the motors? I did replace the control board which did not fix the issue, not moving forward or back regardless of remote or push pedal operation.

[@DadHacks]

For a 12 volt battery, once the voltage falls under 11.9 volts, the battery is basically dead

[@colinmoore68]

Thank you, I will attempt a full charge and see what happens. @@DadHacks

[@alistairwall-js3cf]

Great video, I have an issue where the motors won't turn off from the on / off switch but the LED on the switch works and it seems to be continuity from the switch, but, the wheels keep spinning. Could you assist. I have modded the car with 1x 18v battery 30a fuse. The car is second hand and the previous owners couldn't tell me what the issue was before so i assumed dead battery and replaced it but now, It's very dangerous when the kids are trying to hope in and out.

[@DadHacks]

I’m not sure how your car is wired, but a couple of things could be going on. The on/off switch and the pedal could have melted in the “closed” circuit position, meaning electricity is always flowing. If the lights turn off, then just the pedal could have just melted in the closed position. In short, start my replacing your pedal.

[@alistairwall-js3cf]

Assuming this was the case and looking like it could be, i just don't understand it i guess, could the pedal still work normally and this is only affected when the on/off switch was pressed? I only ask this cause when the car is in netrual the car stops, and once you put it in high speed or low speed the car will only go once the pedal has been pressed and held.

[@alistairwall-js3cf]

The lights do turn on and off when the switch is pressed

[@alistairwall-js3cf]

Looks like it was the controller problem solved, cheers.

[@DadHacks]

@alistairwall-js3cf awesome!

[@MichaelCosta-t7g]

Hello, My name is Mike and my daughter's new "Ride on car" doesn't turn right with the rc, you can turn to the right manually but not with the rc. She's too young to turn it manually and was hoping to figure this out to repair. It looks like the wires are hot glue gunned in and and I'm wondering if maybe it's just a loose wire? Hopefully you can help, thanks!

[@DadHacks]

Does it turn left with the RC, but just not to the right?

[@mr.adriani753]

I have a question. I have a 12 v jeep that came with 12000 rpm motors. I bought 23,000 rpm motors and put them in. They work great on the road/sidewalk but when we go off road on trails the jeep will shut down, restart and then shut down repeatedly. With the 12000 rpm motors they ride through the woods no problem but the jeep is slow. I have a RECOVERABLE type fuse which shuts off the power supply if the current exceeds 15 A. Is that the problem? Too much draw trying to go up a "hill" while having double the rpm, half the torque? Should I buy a 20A fuse instead? I have 2 - 12 volt 7ah batteries side by side, a 20 Amp max module. I put a 35 Amp module on it but it still shuts down. What is the problem?

[@DadHacks]

You are correct; it’s the fuse that is “popping” due to the high amp draw. A 20 amp fuse is the highest I’d go. Otherwise you would need to rewire the car with 12 gauge wire, then you could use a 30 amp fuse.

[@Halcos]

Hi, my kid has a similar car which stopped turning right with remote control. It turns left just fine, but not right. I measured on control board the output to electric motor which does the turning and saw 0VDC when I'm turning right, with 12VDC when turning left. I assume it should also give 12VDC but with reversed polarity. What could this be?

[@DadHacks]

Sounds like it a remote issue

[@NoSoldat4u]

I'm having the same issue. Were you able to fix it?

[@noelsexton5851]

Have 24v atv that change controller board because wasn’t moving now it only pulls slow. But if raise up back tires spin fast and freely

[@DadHacks]

Sounds like a weak battery, likely needs replaced.

[@clemsmith2253]

Out ncqueen recently stopped working mid drive. Charger and battery are putting off the right voltage. However the gas doesnt seem to activate the charge. Any common issues with mcqueen to trouble shoot? I already took the whole body apart and all the wires are in good shape

[@DadHacks]

Does reverse work? Or is that not working as well? Do you known if it’s a “power wheels” brand of Huffy brand McQueen?

[@clemsmith2253]

@@DadHacks it is power wheel. One weird thing is the same drive session in which it broke mid drive, I had to give it a push to get started. I wish there was a fuse on these things cause that would be it. But my voltmeter isn't activating when I hold it on the hot line and push the vehicle either, which is interesting. That normally should generate some activity

[@DadHacks]

What battery are you using (brand and voltage) ? The stock batteries have an internal resetting fuse

[@clemsmith2253]

@@DadHacks powewheel 6v

[@DadHacks]

@clemsmith2253 check to make sure you have voltage leaving the battery. Then check is voltage is getting to the top and bottom pins on the foot pedal. Typically it’s a dirty foot pedal switch or gear shifter switch. It gets dirty from electrical arcing

[@Dommanalo]

Great video. Quick question I tried charging the car all day then when I turn it on the next day it tries to turn as in just the dash has a little dim and no noise and then just dies and nothing turns on. You think it’s a battery?

[@DadHacks]

Definitely sounds like the battery, especially if the battery is over 3 years old

[@Dommanalo]

@@DadHacks thank you for the quick response!

[@matthewwhitmus1608]

Picked up a red Joymor jeep 12v7ah. I charged it overnight. On the dash it’s reading 13v but when I press the pedal it goes down to 8v and doesn’t move. Does that seem like a battery , motor or pedal switch?

[@DadHacks]

Voltage drops down to 8 volts because the battery is old. Here’s a direct replacement battery amzn.to/4cQcKmt. If the 12 amp hour battery will fit, buy it because you’ll get another 20 minutes or so of run time. amzn.to/3JzDw5n

[@matthewwhitmus1608]

@@DadHacks ok thanks. Yeah it was the battery. I hooked it up to a 18v ryobi battery and got it to move. Ordered a new battery that should come in tomorrow. Thanks for the direction

[@pricnat]

Thank you for your videos. They’ve been the easiest to follow and most informative that I’ve found. I’m confused about the difference between the control board and the ESC. Idk if I fried the motors or control board on my sons PW Brute Force. But it ran hard on 18V Ryobi for nearly 4 months before it stopped working. Any advice on new parts and how to wire the control board and ESC would be most helpful!

[@DadHacks]

Most real Power Wheels brand cars will not have a control board. A control board is used for: Pairing a parent remote control, powering lights, sounds and motors. Most power wheels use AA or D batteries to power sounds/lights if they have them at all. In your case, I doubt the Brute force has a control board. I also doubt that both motors went bad at the exact same time. Check to see if the Reverse gear works (and also try the High and Low setting so see if any of them work), if so then you might just have a bad switch.

[@pricnat]

I’m cleaning the gear boxes right now so I won’t be able to check that out at the moment. But I do remember that if I held the pedal down while trying to move the four wheeler, I didn’t have that rear wheel resistance that you get if you try to push one of those around without using the power. As for the gear boxes, aside from being full of thick sludge, the gears are in excellent shape.

[@LuisRodriguez-pg6nf]

Hi any help I can get with steering not working on my sons car? Reverse and forward work with remote on pedal. Steering is super hard by hand and does not work on remote as well. I have a 380 12v motor with gearing on the way. Hope I made the right decision?

[@DadHacks]

Ya, replacing the steering motor/gearbox is what I would do. That seems like the right decision

[@paigeGodwin-bj3ms]

hello! my son got ahold of a cool remote control jeep.. but we have found that the steering is not working.. we took it apart checked it out but i couldn't test anything.. i dont have a dvom here.. im unsure where to go at this point any suggestions? its a "brothers" jeep

[@DadHacks]

@@paigeGodwin-bj3ms sounds like the steering motor needs replaced. See if this model is similar to style in your ride: amzn.to/3ZdIU7f

[@christianmcdonald7140]

Question, i picked up a two seater beach buggy and it didn't have a battery, in using an 18v drill battery and adapter. When I got the car the control board was in horrible condition. I bought a brand new replacement (not the exact same controller but has all the right pins) and I'm not getting any voltage out at the motor connectors on the control board. The car turns on, accessories work, but no voltage leaving the controller to motors. I have a tough time believing it's a bad controller because it was brand new... Any ideas?

[@DadHacks]

Was it a 12 volt or 24 volt board? When using 18 or 20 volts, you’ll need to use a 24v board like this. amzn.to/4bPJc74 It’s possible you fried something on the board if it’s 12 volts.

[@christianmcdonald7140]

12volt board, apologies, my comments are not saving.

[@DadHacks]

I’m thinking that could be the issue. Try the 24v control board

[@teenice894]

So if there is no power coming out of the control board when pressing pedal does that 100% confirm the board is bad or if pedal or shifter switch is bad does it stop power from going to the control board?

[@DadHacks]

Tough question because all rides are wired a little differently. If I had to give odds, 75% if there is power coming into the board but no power out, it’s going to get the control board, otherwise it could be the shifter switch or pedal the other 25% of the time.

[@TheGreenMantraMeditation]

I know beyond nothing about any of this stuff, but I'd really love fix my kids jeep. We are having the same issue and I want to try to get the new board. Where would I get one?

[@DadHacks]

Is currently a 12 volt or 24volt car and do you need parent remote control function?

[@TheGreenMantraMeditation]

@@DadHacks It's a 12 volt and yes parental control.

[@DadHacks]

@TheGreenMantraMeditation here’s a replace board and remote. amzn.to/407RRzf. See if the top green input on the board is shaped the same as your otherwise you might need one shaped like this: amzn.to/3BPe0Z0

[@TheGreenMantraMeditation]

@@DadHacks thank you so much. I will let you know if I have any more questions.

[@TheGreenMantraMeditation]

@@DadHacks the board I have doesn't look like either of what you sent, is that ok? I also cannot get anything unplugged from it. Appears to be glued. I can send a pic if that helps.

[@gregjohnson3339]

Ive got a kid trax dodge truck. It powers ups when u hit the pedal theres a buzzing sound. Ive replaced the whole wire harness, motors, and batteries. Was wondering if u had any ideas?

[@DadHacks]

Does it move when you hit the pedal? The Kid Trax harness is pretty simple (which is good), but did the new harness come with a control board like in the video?

[@gregjohnson3339]

I dont see a control broad. Like you showed. But did come with a board of some kind

[@DadHacks]

@@gregjohnson3339 you’ll need a voltage multimeter to test where are you losing voltage

[@rk3carpentry]

I have two brand new batteries. I tested the control module and was able to get a reading of 9 volts to the motors. Should that be 12 volts? The car turns on but is so sluggish and eventually shakes to a stop. The batteries have a full charge.

[@DadHacks]

Voltage should be 12+ at the motors. Check the voltage under load. It might be a two person job. 1 to hold the pedal and 1 to hold the voltage meter on the battery and see if the battery’s voltage drops from 12 to 9

[@nathanbardoel8054]

Where can I find a relay board like this rated for my 20v Dewalt drill battery?

[@DadHacks]

You’ll need one like this amzn.to/3yZKezj

[@Sixk1]

Hello! Great video I have a question, I blow up the control board on my sons power wheel but now that I bought a new control board it only turns on if I hold the power button down. (if I hold down button power and gas it no power to motors) Any advice.

[@DadHacks]

To know for sure, buy a voltage multimeter. Possibly the on/off switch is bad. After that id look at the pedal switch, and then check if voltage is leaving the control board.

[@Sixk1]

Hi quick follow up on this. I was able to get the car to stay on but now the problem I have is it stays on and it automatically starts going without anybody stepping on the gas pedal any idea what I need to change

[@DadHacks]

What voltage battery are you using? It sounds like your pedal has melted in the “closed” position, which means it’s allowing electricity to pass through even if the pedal isn’t pressed down.

[@Sixk1]

@@DadHacks got it going to order a pedal right now let you know the outcome. Thank you.

[@GrantMcFadzean]

@dad hack - picked up a Range Rover version for my son(s) on startup it makes engine noise, lights work, radio etc works but when you attempt forward/reverse nothing. I have noticed on the display 6.3v and Flash (which flashes) new to this so guessing the 6.3v is battery Voltage which won’t be enough to power machine? Replacement battery needed? Thank you

[@DadHacks]

Yup, definitely sounds like an old battery issue. If the original battery is 12 volts/ 7 Amp hour you can replacement it with this 12v/ 9Ah battery (amzn.to/3TYJTF0). If it’s a 12v/12 amp hour battery, go with this replacement ( amzn.to/3TYJTF0)… lastly if the 12 amp hour battery fits, definitely go with that or a 7 amp hour battery.

[@GrantMcFadzean]

@@DadHacks thanks for getting back to me I’ll get onto this soon and have a very happy couple of boys.

[@devdj3322]

My son’s Maserati just isn’t steering anymore. It goes forward and backward when I use the remote and push down the pedal, but it does not turn no matter if I use the remote or turn the wheel. Any suggestions??

[@DadHacks]

When you use the remote, can you hear the steering motor working? At first that’s what the issue sounded like, but then you said the wheels won’t move even when you manually turn the steering wheel, which makes it sound like a screw or bolt fell off where the steering column meets the steering linkage between the 2 wheels. Turn the car over and play with the steering wheel, you should see what’s causing the wheels not to turn

[@devdj3322]

@@DadHacks for whatever reason, your response just came through as I’m literally just getting the notification now . I’ll try this and get back to you if any further questions. Thanks man

[@patrickrobinson2562]

Do you know what would cause one of these not to charge? It shuts off when you plug it into charge

[@DadHacks]

The car cant be "on" when you try to charge it. It has to charge being off

[@bjon2030]

I have a car with the other control board you showed. My car is saying “low voltage will shut down”, and the battery will not charge. Everything else works. Any ideas??

[@DadHacks]

@@bjon2030 how old is the battery? Sounds like a bad battery

[@tylerhelton2898]

I picked up a Olakids ride on truck 12V. I upgraded the battery so that I could use my Kobalt batteries. Well now the steering won’t work with the remote anymore and neither will the radio. How do I fix this?

[@DadHacks]

What’s the voltage on the Kobalt battery and did you use a voltage step down (aka buck converter) ?

[@tylerhelton2898]

@@DadHacks um I just installed a new board in it thinking that was the problem and board is a 24V max 35 amp. The kobalt battery is 24v max 4.0 Ah. And the remote still isn’t working and neither is the radio.

[@DadHacks]

@@tylerhelton2898 does the remote not work with the steering and forward/reverse? The 24 volts likely fried the sounds and lights

[@stepankulynii864]

Our 24v Ryder power wheel keeps going for 2 seconds after letting off the gas paddle. What can be the issue? Thanks

[@DadHacks]

Do the wheels “lockup” immediately or is it a slow roll when they stop? Seems like it’s probably something in the control board that’s off. You could try replacing the board, that’s the most likely cause do the issue

[@stepankulynii864]

@ locks up immediately after 2 seconds, though the same about motherboard. Will update. Thanks for your input!!

[@DadHacks]

This is my go to 24v motherboard that I use as replacements. Just make sure the number on pins match your stock board. amzn.to/3CcPotx

[@SamanthaHertzog]

Looking for help on a 12V power wheels jeep. Just charged all night and will only go in reverse but not forward.

[@DadHacks]

Sounds like the shifter switch needs replaced or cleaned. It’s typically just a rocker switch that gets dirty from the electric arcing. I can link a replace part if you tell me how many pins are on the bottom of the switch

[@xavi-12]

Hello. I just got a wheel power for my daughter and the pedal accelerator is only 3V, the main board give me only click and there’s a long beep. The wheel power is 24v. How much voltage should I have in the pedal ?

[@DadHacks]

I don’t think the 3 volts is the issues. I think that’s just a signal to the pedal, which is acting like an on/off switch and then sending that signal back to the control board. Typically cars with a control board don’t run the full voltage through the pedal. Do you have a voltage multimeter, if so use it to see where you are losing voltage

[@xavi-12]

@@DadHacks I have a multimeter. From on the pedal is only 1 metal is 3V and the main board is also 3V. I checked where is the shifter is also 3V. Where’s should I look for? Or where I should put the multimeter.

[@DadHacks]

@xavi-12 start at the battery to get the initial voltage reading and then follow the wires from the battery. Do they go to the pedal or to the control board? Check what the voltage is going in, and then voltage going out

[@xavi-12]

@@DadHacks the power from the battery go straight to the main board 24V and after that power goes out from the main board to the pedal 3V . After from the pedal goes to the shifter.

[@DadHacks]

@@xavi-12 what’s the voltage on the “power out to motor” connection on the control board when you push the pedal down?

[@emilywhipple4907]

I just put together my sons it turns on no issue but when you try to push the pedal it beeps and doesn't move. Control board?

[@DadHacks]

Is it a brand new ride?

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

would you know the wiring orientation, i have a 3 pin switch which was forward reverse, i bi passed the system to run 12v and forgot how it was wired dont see a diagram online and seems to not exist? i got a radio flyer grow cart, 6v board got tired of 12v, 20v and 24v i pushed it hard but got a green brown blue off the switch and had a brown and black off go button if you got a recomended setup let me know?

[@DadHacks]

I don’t know the setup for the radio flyer, but if you can use the wiring diagram in this link, it’s the best setup. i.stack.imgur.com/EMHve.jpg

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

@@DadHacks alright thank you

[@thiagoscavacini4153]

Looking for the same set up. But that page will no longer load would really appreciate the help

[@ndadraa]

My car can't turn right, only left. Is the receiver broken?

[@DadHacks]

Yes, it’s most likely the receiver but it could also be the transmitter has a broken right button.

[@MistyStupka]

Super detailed and great video. We got our son a 24v truck and fairly soon after it started getting stuck gear and the only way to stop it from running into everything is to put it in park or power it off completely before running into something. Sometimes it’ll start out just fine but a few minutes in he can’t even drive it anymore because I’m worried he’ll get hurt 🤦‍♀️ or hurt something else. Any suggestions?

[@DadHacks]

It almost sounds like there is an issue with the pedal. Either the plunger on the pedal gets stuck and doesn’t release, or potentially it’s melted in the closed position causing it to stay on even after he lets off the pedal

[@MistyStupka]

@@DadHacksthank you! Do you think that would still possibly be the issue even if the pedal was never pressed? Like he powers it on, puts it in gear and before even pressing on the pedal it is off and going. 😅 first few times it gave us and him a good laugh but now it’s just getting old and dangerous.

[@DadHacks]

@MistyStupka yup! That definitely sounds like it’s melted closed. Take a flat head screwdriver and pry up the pedal from the side. See if it had 6 or 2 metal pins on the bottom. For example, this replacement pedal had 6 pins: amzn.to/3TWajpO

[@MistyStupka]

@@DadHacks thank you!!!

[@Bradecker]

My son's power wheel just got stuck in reverse. The remote still works fine. When we put it in forward or reverse, it still goes in reverse, but when you put it in the middle, it still locks it in park. Think I just need a new gear switch?

[@DadHacks]

Correct, sounds like it just needs a new gear shifter switch.

[@Bradecker]

@@DadHacks I bought one so we’ll see if it works.

[@ibrahimidilby5110]

to bother i have a 24V jeep suddenly the wheels spin only one turn and stop. I tried changing the charger,battery,reciever, and fuser still nothing. The only thing i found out is when i connect one motor at a time they function properly but when connecting the 2 motors of the wheels it only spins ont time and again become very weak. Is the problem from the wire connecting the 2 motors all the way to the receiver thanks

[@DadHacks]

That is odd. Off the top of my head, make sure the battery’s connections are good and not loose. 2) if you have a voltage multimeter, that will be really helpful to see if full voltage is getting to each motor. 3) My best guess is one of the batteries is weak or bad and even if it shows 24+ volts, it probably drops to under 18 volts when under “load”, which isn’t enough to power the motors

[@Photonees]

Going to examine this video a bit, as my niece got one a while back, but since it came out of the box, the forward/reverse never did a thing and when pressing the pedal, it would go random forward of backwards. Like forward, forwards, then backward, backwards, forward, backwards... everytime you let go of the pedal and press it again. So weird cant find anyone else encounter this. Any ideas? Im going to try and fix it, cant be that hard unless the controlboard is a problem.

[@whophead6837]

Maybe the wires got crossed for the shifter and pedal

[@DadHacks]

You’re the second person with this person in less than 1 day that’s comment about this problem. I haven’t ran into it before but it sounds like a shifter and pedal issue.

[@jamiehammond3908]

I could really use a suggestion...ive been working with the company and thry cant fig out whats going on. Weve changed batteries, control board, switches, and thermal fuse. My sons 24v stops when it has a kid on it(40 lbs). Then after a sec will go. Its also changing from low to high with while driving. Ive looked high and low for answers. My son is ready for his ride back😔

[@DadHacks]

What’s the brand and model he has? And what brand batteries (and the voltage/ amp hours on them)

[@leahrodriquez1349]

That's my problem but even with out a kid in wheel not start other times it would I've replaced gear switches pedal switch. I'm wondering if maybe it's the end connectors to motors or Somewhere along the wiring and at times it gets connection but little movement to wire making a stray.

[@DadHacks]

@@leahrodriquez1349 if you have a voltage multimeter, use it to see if voltage is getting to the rear motors, if it is, you have a bad motor or bad connection.

[@scarrdface8245]

I'm having the same problem. It will stop and won't go for a few seconds, then after pusing the controller button several times it will take back off. The streeing works with the controller all the time, it's just the going forward and back that seems to be messed up. As long as it's in 4x4 it seems to work all the time.

[@DadHacks]

@@scarrdface8245 is it a 12 volt or 24v car?

[@amordemamamx]

Hi! Hope you can please help us :), we recently bought a brand new Power wheels 12v dino racer (or triceratops) something like that, which suddenly stop working, when we press the pedal it doesn't go forward nor rear, battery is brand new and fully charged, what could be? TIA

[@DadHacks]

Sounds like a bad connection. Start by looking at the foot pedal and then look at the motor connections to make sure nothing fell off. If you can’t find the issue, then you’ll need to use a voltage multimeter to see where you are losing voltage.

[@DENISEB77]

So my son's power wheel has been shorting out and stop driving including the remote would this be the same thing. It sat on my balcony for a while tho

[@DadHacks]

Ya, the control board could be the issue or maybe the thermal fuse is bad, but that usually would only get tripped if you are going up steep hills

[@DENISEB77]

@@DadHacks yeah it's been sitting uncharged for a very long time and then when I decided to charge it sound, it didn't really work lights and sound came on but sounded like it started to stutter lol

[@DadHacks]

@DENISEB77 it could also be the battery then as well. Both are cheap to change out

[@DENISEB77]

@@DadHacks so I checked the battery, the wires are glued to the battery, is it replaceable? Looks like it's some type of hot glue

[@DadHacks]

@DENISEB77 just pull off the hot glue. Hopefully they just hot glued the connections, but someone’s the solder the connections. If they soldered the connection, you’ll need to get female spade connectors and make a new connection

[@fabiolacortezano9827]

i got a question, can you go up in rpm for the steering wheel, my lambo ride on car came with 12v 18000 rpm, but i cant find that part anywhere, could i go up to 20000 or would 16000 rpm be best?

[@DadHacks]

You could. I can’t remember if the size of the steering wheel motor is 550 or a 370. But a higher RPM motor will make it turn faster

[@JeffreyTeissedre]

I have a 6v audi q5. Power comes on , all accessories work, and battery meter is full. When we press the accelerator, there is a click and all power is lost. Any suggestions?

[@DadHacks]

@@JeffreyTeissedre how old is the battery? Even batteries that are 2 or 3 years old can go bad if they are left uncharged and outside during the winter. The battery might show 6.3 volts, but when it’s put under load, the voltage will drop significantly and it motors won’t get enough voltage to spin

[@reptarthetrx2408]

I have a brand new power wheel that is getting no power what so ever after charging the battery for 18 hours. What should be my first step to get this thing running?

[@tommyray7363]

Inside the connection's one of the prongs isn't making connection. Take a flat head and bend it over so that when it is plugged in it will make connection.

[@DadHacks]

Do you have a voltage multimeter? If so, check what the voltage is at the motor when you push down the pedal. Sounds like these’s a bad connection when you are losing voltage somewhere

[@reptarthetrx2408]

@@DadHacks I ended up unplugging and plugging every connection and discovered the clear/white connection on the peddle was loose as hell. I wiggled and reconnected and got power to the wheels. For only 12V, this thing breaks traction very easily with my daughter driving

[@DadHacks]

@@reptarthetrx2408 try searching “2 pin female spade connectors”. If it looks the same, order that as a replacement

[@CarlosSandoval-gf9xx]

Hello, my keep has no control power for the steering system, possible that the steering motor is out?

[@DadHacks]

That’s a possibility, although that doesn’t happen often. Verify that the connection to the control board is connected well. Also try turning the steering wheel manually and see if any lights in the dashboard light up. Typically manually turning the steering wheel will generate energy feedback, causing the dashboard to light up. So if it lights up, you know it’s likely the steering motor is burned out

[@sherriarnold6372]

mack truck jack 12v pickup ride-on toy 2910. Battery hasn't charged since new. Any ideas???

[@DadHacks]

So it was charged 1 time (the first time) and now it won’t work at all?

[@BraydenHagedorn]

So my sons power wheel won't go in reverse and in drive only one wheel is spinning any sighestions?

[@DadHacks]

What brand is it?

[@FishinWithLove]

Just bought a used Mercedes ride on. With parental control. Works for first couple minutes after turned on. Then forward and reverse stop. Parental control or pedal does nothing. All other functions work normal. Just forward and reverse. Tap on the control box and it goes into gear. Control box going bad? Any help is appreciated.

[@DadHacks]

Yes, I would say it’s the control board that’s going bad. It could also be the forward/reverse switch, but it sounds like it’s more of a control board issue

[@FishinWithLove]

Is the forward reverse switch located in the control box? Or on the forward reverse lever? Tapping on our near the lever does nothing. Slight tap on the control box however and we're moving.

[@DadHacks]

@FishinWithLove no, the forward/reverse switch is the physical switch that changes the direction. There are usually 3 or 6 pins on the backside. They can get rusty/dirty overtime and just need to be cleaned to make the connection better

[@FishinWithLove]

Will this also effect when using the parental control? I think I'll go pull it and make sure it's clean and connection is good. Than order a new control box of that doesn't help. Thanks for your help.

[@DadHacks]

Is there a separate switch from “manual to RC” that switch could also be dirty not allowing the RC function to work

[@jimbomayo69]

Hi I have been given a brand new Mercedes Actros truck and semi trailer, which was a customer return to my friend an online trader, It will not start and shows no lights etc. Have checked batteries are fully charged and replaced the parental control R/C unit in the car with a brand new one, I wonder if the returnee could have swopped the cables over to the control unit to give an excuse for return and refund? as I am unable to find a wiring diagram don't know how to check which is correct and can I do any harm if I swop to see what happens? any help welcome thanks.

[@DadHacks]

I doubt the returnee messed with the wiring, most people are smart enough to do that and it’s too much of a hassle. You need to use a voltage multimeter to see where you are losing voltage

[@MrSimmo438]

Hi, I have a problem with the wheels, when I power up the wheel turn to the right and the remote control won’t turn them anymore. Any clue what is going on?

[@DadHacks]

I only have a guess, it sounds like something in the remote control or the control board is broke. I would start by replacing those first to see if it’s the issue. Seems like a control board issue

[@MrSimmo438]

@@DadHacks thanks so much for getting back so quickly, I had another look on the web and I think you are right. Great work btw 👏🏻

[@colinmoore68]

Thanks for posting this, we apparently have an identical issue, so this must be a common fault. Next stop ebay for a replacement and hopefully lots of points from my grandkids!!! I have a remote that has been working up until this issue, if I get the new control board, will there be an issue with the pairing to the old remote?

[@DadHacks]

Yes, the old remote “should” be able to pair with new board. I usually try to get the same replacement board, to avoid issues. Because not all remotes and boards will sync.

[@jeremyslone9230]

So I have a power wheel wild thing and the code on the board is 1 slow and 8 fast blinks do you know what that could be

[@DadHacks]

Are you using a 12 volt battery?

[@jeremyslone9230]

I am not I'm using a ryobi kit I bought it's actually 18 v to the board I thought it was a buck converter that came with it but it's actually just a low voltage protection which doesn't make sense cause ryobi batteries already have that

[@DadHacks]

Those “smart drive” systems on the Wild Thing don’t like to be over volted. Is it flashing purple? Or a different color

[@AlternativeAccount288]

My brother has a 24 V jeep we got a new modular and it doesn't turn right or left. What can we do?

[@DadHacks]

I’m assuming it doesn’t turn left or right when using the parent remote control, correct? Does it go forward with the remote?

[@AlternativeAccount288]

@DadHacks yes, it goes forward and backwards just doesn't turn with the steering wheel or the remote

[@DadHacks]

@AlternativeAccount288 sounds like the steering motor is bad or the connection on the control board isn’t secure

[@AlternativeAccount288]

@DadHacks Where is the control board and do they sell a separate steering motor?

[@DadHacks]

@AlternativeAccount288 here’s a separate gearbox for the steering motor. But before buying, check that you have voltage going to the steering motor, that way you know it’s the motor that’s the issue

[@lils2kgamer885]

Hello I need help with mine it’s a 12v charger hellcat it won’t fully charge ., it charges but will run for some sec fast and power goes down so quick ? Any help?

[@DadHacks]

How long have you had it? Sounds like a bad battery

[@StepfonWilliams-gs4tc]

Hi i got a power wheel just like the one in video from a friend change the battery it rolled for a couple mins then cut off. When i turn the wheel the wheel the lights on dash come on but will not turn back on

[@DadHacks]

The lights from moving the steering wheel is just electrical feedbacks from the steering motor. 1) make sure the battery is charged up really well, it seems like it’s a battery issue if it was working at one time

[@bennyg1749]

Hi I got a Maserati rodd along car and when i turn it on it goes in reverse automatically. Sometimes when i put it in forward it works then automatically goes in reverse when i let off the pedal. Any idea where i should put my hands

[@DadHacks]

So it goes in reverse, even without pushing down the pedal? If so, it sounds like an issue with the pedal. Pry it off with a flat head screwdriver and see how many pins are on the bottom side. It’s common for the pedal to have 2,3,4 or 6 pins. This is a link to a 2 pin replacement pedal: amzn.to/4aQBQzQ

[@bennyg1749]

@@DadHacks it’s wierd because even when not pushing the pedal it goes in reverse. Even when the shifter is in forward. Also while it’s doing its thing in reverse if I push the pedal on forward it goes forward then when I let go of the pedal it automatically starts going in reverse

[@bennyg1749]

You still think that’s a pedal issue or maybe a motherboard?

[@DadHacks]

Someone else just commented about a similar issue they are having just like this. It sounds more like a pedal and shifter issue than a control board issue

[@bennyg1749]

So you suggest I change the pedal and shifter? The pedal has 4 pins on it but I only see 2 connectors or in that are being utilized

[@jasoncordova6078]

It seems like the switch gear to put it in drive is shorting out. It will drive for a few seconds then stops and starts flashing where you switch gears. it doesn’t seem like it’s a battery issue.

[@DadHacks]

What car is it?

[@ashleyrodgers8791]

My nieces Mercedes’ powers on, but when you hit the pedal you just hear clicking and nothing moves. Bought the car on Christmas for her. Any thoughts?

[@DadHacks]

Without a voltage multimeter to test where you are losing voltage, I would say the control board went bad.

[@forumvaishnav2947]

My daughter has G500 12v, everything works perfect, manual accelerator works perfect too. And The parental remote connect to the car but it won’t do anything else. I got a new remote but it does the same. Pairs to the car but doesn’t function.

[@DadHacks]

Does the “emergency stop” button on the parent remote stop the car in manual mode? Is the gear switched to RC mode on the car?

[@forumvaishnav2947]

@@DadHacks never tried to use stop/park button while the car is running in manual mode… lol Car has only forward, neutral and reverse gear. I have tried keeping the gear on all 3 modes but it won’t work.

[@forumvaishnav2947]

Aosom 12V Benz G500 Licensed Kids Electric Car with Remote Control, Black This is the car we have from Walmart, if that helps

[@DadHacks]

There should be another switch to go from manual to RC. I asked about the emergency stop button because if it works on manual mode, then that means the remote is actually working and paired, otherwise it might not be paired correctly

[@KHYN-im1um]

I have a ride-on car that does not stop immediately after I lift my foot from the pedal. It keeps going for about 2 more seconds after lifting the pedal. Remote will also not stop/override the car during that 2 secs. Cannot immediately stop the car which is a safety issue… Any clue what the issue may be? Is it a motor issue? Or mother board issue? Battery seems strong, car is only 3 months old! Cannot figure out ;(

[@DadHacks]

After the 2 second delay, does the car “lock up” and stop immediately or does it roll to a stop

[@KHYN-im1um]

It stops abruptly… so lock up I think. Do you think the relay auto reset box bad?

[@DadHacks]

It could be that the plunger on the pedal gets stuck and take a few seconds to get unstuck when pressure is released.

[@KHYN-im1um]

Thank you!! Will double check that!!!

[@SusanGross-zb9tg]

Our grandson was hooking up the red and black wires. He crossed them up. First it didn't do anything. Complete dead. We replaced the control board and now it starts and when you put into the gear (forward and reverse) it goes by itself. you don't even need to push the gas peddle. So now what do we need to do????

[@DadHacks]

It sounds like the pedal melted in the “closed” position, meaning the circuit is closed at all times. The pedal just act as on/off switch. You’ll likely need to buy a replacement pedal.

[@karinagloria3459]

I have a xr-350 sport ride on, and it got wet during a rain, it does charge but it will not start, the lights turn on very faint but thats all it does

[@DadHacks]

The first thing I would check is the on/off switch. If it gets wet, it can corrode. If it has the control board and that got wet, that could also be an issue

[@ashleystorm1144]

I have a power wheels Barbie camper, it powers on and then the light blinks purple four times and won’t drive. Any idea what the cause is? I can’t find info anywhere

[@DadHacks]

The Barbie camper and the Boomerang are one of a few Power Wheels branded cars that have a control board. The control boards are known to go bad, which is why it’s blinking purple. Your only option for a replacement control board is through a Power Wheels Service Center, but there aren’t many of those around and they don’t sell the part direct to the public. I’ll have a video out this spring on how to bypass the control board, like a normal Power Wheels car can is set up to do.

[@ashleystorm1144]

@@DadHacks oh shoot okay I’ll be waiting for the video! It’s also making a beep sound when I power it on so hoping once the new battery is fully charged it’s okay but I won’t be surprised if not

[@ladykarma28]

I have Kidzone Kids 12V Licensed Lamborghini Ride On Car Battery Powered Electric Vehicle Toy for 3-8 Years Boys & Girls, 2 Speeds, Suspension System, 2.4G Remote Parent Control, MP3, LED Headlights - Pink and it is missing the battery, seat, and parental remote

[@sweetsour3935]

How would you test the motor

[@DadHacks]

Run a wire directly from the battery to the motor’s leads

[@jameswalker418]

Hey I have a jeep the on switch doesn’t show that it’s on and won’t move but when you turn the wheel the lights come on it a v12 battery and I also have a motorcycle v6 that doesn’t come on

[@DadHacks]

The lights come on because the steering motor is providing feedback when you manually move the steering wheel. The easiest way to find issue is to use a voltage multimeter and follow where you lose voltage. If it’s the on/off switch, then that’s easily replaceable

[@justicefortheinnocent407]

Mine just keeps going a little forwards and then a little backwards repeatedly. What is the likely cause?

[@DadHacks]

The first thing I’d look to replace is the battery, especially if the battery is more than 2 or 3 years old.

[@justicefortheinnocent407]

Ok. I will give it a try. I think it has two. Do I need to do both?

[@justicefortheinnocent407]

I got two new batteries but it's still doing it. I also tried unplugging everything and made sure both engines are working. ​@DadHacks

[@DadHacks]

Ok, so you tested both motors and they work. Does it have a control board like in the video? That’s the next most likely part that goes bad.

[@prathammuradia1007]

Hello. After winter season Im trying to charge its a 24 volts car. But its not charging

[@DadHacks]

If it’s not charging, either the batteries are dead or there isn’t a good connection to the batteries. My bet is that the batteries are dead, but it should be easy to replace

[@prathammuradia1007]

@@DadHacks Its only 1year old and here in canada during qinters it gets cold. Car was in garage and battery drained out. Is there any way I can boost it to bring it back to life? Thanks

[@DadHacks]

@@prathammuradia1007 probably not. Just like a car battery, it needs to be kept charged during the winter

[@sirisharao6310]

Hi my son’s Mercedes wast charged when it first arrived. Honestly I don’t know where to plug-in the charging cable which came along with the car. Is there a way I could contact you!!

[@DadHacks]

You can email me at [e-mail] … take some pictures of the charging cable and then the dash cars board and then some pics of the car from the front

[@CindyVillegas-pp9hf]

I got a power wheel turns on front wheels moves but won’t drive back tires won’t move. I changed the control board. Only clicks won’t move with the remote either

[@DadHacks]

You’ll need a voltage multimeter to see if you are getting voltage to the rear motors. If you are, then either the connection at the motors is bad or the motor is burned out.

[@Hamza-Salim]

I have a problem. When I push the on switch I get respons for a second and after that it going down. When I constantly push the on button it works. Once you got your finger off that button it will die immediately. I already did a unsuccesful battery change including a small "explosion" and smoke. How can I get the car running for my kids?

[@DadHacks]

What type of car is it and how many volts was the new battery that you used when you changed it out?

[@Hamza-Salim]

@@DadHacks thank you for your swift reply. It was a 12v 7ah battery. According to the specs. Im now busy with the car and found that the 2 red cables going to the battery are burned. It is a model with dual battery. I think this was the cause of the explosion and the fact that the car is not working anymore. So I guess I have to change the 2 red cables, right?

[@DadHacks]

@Hamza-Salim Car with batteries can be tricky. One thing to check is to see if your fuse blew. Another thing to check is to make sure there’s no exposed wire from the explosion that could cause a short

[@Hamza-Salim]

@@DadHacks great response, thank you very much! I will subscibe and give you my support. Greets form The Netherlands

[@lovelifelovefood6439]

You did a nice job man 👏 . I wonder if this cars are allowed on the airplane. If you know please tell me . And what can I do to take it safely . Do I have to unplug the wires from the battery?

[@DadHacks]

You wouldn’t be able to “carry on” as it’s too big. You could potentially “check” it, but it’d need to be in a box. The SLA battery is safe for planes, but it should be unplugged. However, given the weight and size of the car, it may cost more to check it

[@29GiaN23]

my daughter has somewhat the same car. after repainting it, it does not move when she rides on it and it is too slow without anyone on it. what could be the problem?

[@DadHacks]

How olds the battery?

[@29GiaN23]

@@DadHacks probably 2 yrs old.

[@DadHacks]

@@29GiaN23 I would start with replacing the battery. That’s what it sounds like it is most likely

[@29GiaN23]

@@DadHacks waiting for the battery today..i hope that would fix it..

[@evileyes229]

I HAVE A Hikiddo 24V Ride on Toys, Kids ATV 4-Wheeler for Big Kids with 2 Seater, 400W Motor, Bluetooth - Black BUT FOR SOME REASON THE SOUND IS NOT WORKING ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT

[@DadHacks]

Could be a couple of issues. 1) remove by prying off the radio and check if all the connections are good. 2) the speaker could be bad, but there’s not an easy way to check that. Or 3) buy a replacement radio board (it should look like this one). amzn.to/3yAWBlf

[@evileyes229]

@@DadHacks thanks I have looked for a replacement music board but can't seem to find one that will fit it the one you shared is way to big

[@RanjitSingh-ob4ig]

Hi my battery was old so I attached car battery 12v, nothing is working now any help plz

[@DadHacks]

@@RanjitSingh-ob4ig the car battery shouldn’t have caused any issue. If there’s a circuit board, start off replacing that and get a regular SLA replacement battery

[@dakoajammer7909]

I have a 6 v ride on car for kids of tow mator from cars. I charged battery hooked it up but it wants to run in reverse. Why

[@DadHacks]

The forward side of the Forward/Reverse switch is dirty. Remove the switch, it’s most likely a 6 pin DPDT (double pole, double throw) rocker switch. You can try cleaning it by popping off the rocker cover and scraping the metal where it’s dirty, but it’s a cheap enough part ($5) to just buy a new one if that doesn’t work. You could also try reversing the positive and negative terminal on the battery to get it to run forward when it’s on the “reverse” side.

[@Smurkiooo97]

Mines in polarity goes fast backwards slow forward how do I fix this

[@DadHacks]

Try this to see if it goes fast in Forward. Try switching the polarity of the motor and then put it in “reverse”

[@wakkimode8688]

Hi, i am having a problem with mine. I just won't move forward or reverse, making a clicking nosie around 3 times any help?

[@stevusbeavus720]

That's a relay

[@DadHacks]

If it’s not working at all, it sounds like it’s the control board. It could be the forward or reverse switch or a bad motor, but it’s most likely the control board

[@Mandachu85]

can you reach out to me please i'm pretty sure the issue with my sons mack truck is the white long part on the switch board the accessory part but could use a second option. i've been able to fix it so far but i think its in the wiring. please reach out to me if you can

[@DadHacks]

@@Mandachu85 you can email me at [e-mail] , pictures of the control board and anything else that you think will be helpful

[@ICHLIEBEmusic]

Im so glad i found this video. I need help. Battery is good. Control remote motor is good. Gear box motors are good. But it will not power on

[@DadHacks]

If it won’t power on. It’s either a bad on/off switch connection or something on the board went bad

[@b2200mlb]

​​@@DadHacksI'm dealing with the same issue and I'm at the same conclusion. Wife already ordered an entire new ride on... We have a different ride on, I'm going to swap the power button in a last ditch effort. If it's not that, this unit is headed back to China

[@DadHacks]

It could also be that the battery went bad. It might show that it’s fully charged, but once power starts to get drawn from it, it suffers voltage drop.

[@b2200mlb]

@@DadHacks Hm... Yeah the power just dropped out 30 seconds into my function test. I don't have another 24v battery to test with

[@kendralofton]

My daughters Audi won’t even start. Would the battery be the only reason for that?

[@DadHacks]

What brand is the car? Does it have a control board like the one in the video? I had a 6 volt Audi R8 that didn’t have a control board, which is why I’m asking

[@aaronmorgan1852]

My girlfriends sons jeep will randomly stop when in drive and will go backwards in drive sometimes any ideas

[@DadHacks]

It sounds like a bad shifter switch or possibly the control board, but I would start by replacing the shifter switch. The switch all depends on what the brand used, so remove the shifter and see if the switch is a “DPDT 6 pin forward reverse rocker switch”

[@Upcise]

Hey man the problem I’m having with mine when u touch the gas either from the remote or inside the car it drives on its own for a while In both forward and reverse

[@DadHacks]

If the car just went on its own when you manually pushed the pedal, I’d think it was the pedal that needs replaced, but since it happening both manually and with the remote, it seems like there’s a connection on the control board that’s bad. I’d start by replacing the control board

[@Upcise]

@@DadHacksdude you’re actually a genius just got the part from Amazon. I changed it out. It only took me like maybe three minutes to change it out and everything is back to normal. Thank you so much man can I send you a tip please? You’re amazing.

[@DadHacks]

@Upcise glad to help! No tip needed, a Like and a Follow is all I need

[@doubleofoe3651]

Hey my sons power wheel horn turns on but when I press the start button it doesn’t turn on. I’ve check all wires

[@DadHacks]

Is the horn powered by the car’s battery or check to see if it runs off AA (or AAA) batteries… if its a car with a parent remote control, there’s a good chance the control board went bad in the car. The other thing it could be is that the on/off switch went bad

[@aliantonio5625]

Hi how to fix it the car goes back and forth by itself cant turn of the switch for it

[@DadHacks]

Have you done any mods to it?

[@aliantonio5625]

@DadHacks no mods. Fixed it just now. Culprit wet switch. Kids might've spilled some water. Thanks for replying

[@tahoe6182]

My jeep won’t even turn on from the button and when I try to charge it the charger has a green light on?

[@DadHacks]

Check your connections, make sure all the wires are plugged in

[@mistysslimeycloset2745]

I bought one off market place and it charges really fast but then dies after like 2 minutes of driving it and i even charged it for half a day and all night and it still dies after 2minutes of driving it.. what could be wrong with it?

[@DadHacks]

Sounds like a bad battery. Send a picture of the battery to me at [e-mail] and I’ll send you some links for replacement batteries

[@nebojsacimerman6804]

Broo thanks for this videos 👍 where can i buy this controler wheels?? I have the same problem 😅🤷‍♂️

[@DadHacks]

I’ll send you a link. But can you count the number of pins that are in a row. It should be like 6, 7 or 8.

[@joffyjohn1253]

Mine is 5 , can you help ?

[@DadHacks]

What’s the cars voltage? 6v, 12v or 24v?