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CROSSBOLT 03-14-2017 04:21 PM

Battery lights while on charge
 
Been cold in West TN and Segway instructions are quite clear as to operating and charging temps. Brought units inside and let them warm to room temp. Started charging and shortly one unit is flashing green for forward battery and steady red for rear. Owner's manual says do a Bill Gates: remove and refit battery. I did this and it worked! All happy blinking battery lights! Can someone explain why this works?

Karl

DennisF 03-18-2017 09:27 AM

Most likely - minor corrosion
 
The removal and replacement process provides a bit of abrasion to the terminals that monitor and pass the charging current to the batteries. This minor abrasion/wiping cleans the terminals enough for adequate voltages to be passed to the battery monitor system.

If the problem recurs, you may want to apply some electric contact cleaner to the connectors to provide some protection from future corrosion.

DennisF

MTOBATTERY 03-18-2017 02:16 PM

Doing this removes power to the CU board(s) inside the machine. Sort of like unplugging your computer or modem.

CROSSBOLT 03-18-2017 08:54 PM

What do you think of using dielectric grease on these battery connectors? I have used it on auto and motorcycle connectors for years preventing bad contact and corrosion. Ford has been using it for about 15 years in their vehicles.

Karl

MTOBATTERY 03-20-2017 09:46 AM

I recommend that you do not use anything on these connectors. Doing so would further attract dust and debris. Car battery terminals are totally different and dielectric grease is great for that application.


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