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Title: Motor problems
Post by: Plumbnuts on April 20, 2016, 02:39:08 AM

Hi
I'm new here but wondered if anyone can help?
I have a 2013 Zero S and have water ingress somewhere.
The motor tries to run backwards and makes all kinds of noises.
Any ideas?
Thanks

Title: Re: Motor problems
Post by: ctrlburn on April 20, 2016, 05:44:39 AM

I'll start so others can fill in later (I know nothing about water issues or the impact).

The motor relies on sensors for timing.

Running backwards - might then be a sign of just being out of synch which can be corrected by Zero Dealers (and a few others) with a computer.
Or a failing/failed sensor which might be embedded in the motor and require more serious service.

Title: Re: Motor problems
Post by: Justin Andrews on May 16, 2016, 08:22:18 PM

Yep, water ingress into the motor can mess up the motors positional encoder.