Johnny B
100 mW
I have a 2011 Lyric RUN3R scooter that I bought used that has battery problems. The Lyric uses two 24 volt batteries to get its 48 volts. I think they are 10aH. The LED power indicators on the top of the batteries do not light up. I put the batteries on the charger and the charger light goes green within a few minutes, indicating a full charge. The readings I get are: Left battery 25.94 Right battery 27.68. The scooter will only run for a few minutes and only on the lowest power setting. Any quick acceleration and the scooter goes dead. If I take the battery off and put it back on again I can go some more, but only on the slow speed.
So I am guessing being 4 years old these batteries are at the end of their life. But I don't anything about this type of battery so I am guessing.
Here's what I wonder:
1) Are they dead?
2) Is my next step to take them apart for further diagnosis?
3) Can I rebuild the batteries or should I have them rebuilt by someone like Ping?
4) Should I buy replacements from the dealer?
I have wired in some SLA packs I have for now and I ride the scooter all over. It's a great ride and I really enjoy it, I use it for mobility in the neighborhood and in stores (I have trouble walking far.) Just time to upgrade back to the original lightweight lithium batteries. The dealer sells them for $750 and I think the replacement batteries are 14aH now, I am hoping to find a less expensive option.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
So I am guessing being 4 years old these batteries are at the end of their life. But I don't anything about this type of battery so I am guessing.
Here's what I wonder:
1) Are they dead?
2) Is my next step to take them apart for further diagnosis?
3) Can I rebuild the batteries or should I have them rebuilt by someone like Ping?
4) Should I buy replacements from the dealer?
I have wired in some SLA packs I have for now and I ride the scooter all over. It's a great ride and I really enjoy it, I use it for mobility in the neighborhood and in stores (I have trouble walking far.) Just time to upgrade back to the original lightweight lithium batteries. The dealer sells them for $750 and I think the replacement batteries are 14aH now, I am hoping to find a less expensive option.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.