Motor cuts out when starting off

KERABO

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Can I have some advice please

i have just rebuilt the bike in the picture using a
complete controller kit , Throttle, PAS, Controller, Display,
The 36v drive wheel is almost new.

it runs fine on PAS and cruises along once moving on the throttle .

When I start using the throttle it attempts to move and then makes a noise and cuts out. It will keep doing this until it’s moving with help from the pedals and once moving it’s perfect.
if I lower the power from setting 5 to 1 or 2 it will work most times.

To me it don’t sound mechanical it’s the sort of whining noise most make when starting.
It’s a basic display with few settings. I understand the wheel size, the low power, But I am a little unsure of the hub magnet count. It defaults to 46 but I am not sure if that’s correct.

a Link to a movie of the noise




Any ideas please.
 

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What happens on the display when the motor power cuts?

Don’t suppose you have a clamp meter or inline power meter?
 
Can I have some advice please

i have just rebuilt the bike in the picture using a
complete controller kit , Throttle, PAS, Controller, Display,
The 36v drive wheel is almost new.

it runs fine on PAS and cruises along once moving on the throttle .

When I start using the throttle it attempts to move and then makes a noise and cuts out. It will keep doing this until it’s moving with help from the pedals and once moving it’s perfect.
if I lower the power from setting 5 to 1 or 2 it will work most times.

To me it don’t sound mechanical it’s the sort of whining noise most make when starting.
It’s a basic display with few settings. I understand the wheel size, the low power, But I am a little unsure of the hub magnet count. It defaults to 46 but I am not sure if that’s correct.
I tried to add a video clip but I don’t seem to want to let me.


Any ideas please.
What happens on the display when the motor power cuts?

Don’t suppose you have a clamp meter or inline power meter?
The display don’t alter. It stays on.
I did wonder if my temp wires from the battery to controller were too thin but I have fitted heavy wires now.

I am still learning about these but I have joined colour to colour on the wires to the hub as I had to fit new connectors. Hoping that’s correct.
the only thing I have not fitted is a speed sensor that was in the kit that uses a magnet on the spokes to give the speed. This means when I close the throttle my speed on the display goes away.

thanks Ken

thanks Ken
 
What happens on the display when the motor power cuts?

Don’t suppose you have a clamp meter or inline power meter?
I have an amp meter but I can see the power on the display snd it don’t drop
 
the only thing I have not fitted is a speed sensor that was in the kit that uses a magnet on the spokes to give the speed.
Ummm - This! The controller could be looking for wheel movement confirmation, not getting it and shutting down. Install this sensor before going further.
 
Ummm - This! The controller could be looking for wheel movement confirmation, not getting it and shutting down. Install this sensor before going further.
I thought the sensor was only to give Road speed but I will try it
Thank You
 
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