Have a kids ride on car I have had for years, last time used worked but I gave it a charge and no life nothing happens, it was a number of years ago since it was used.
Still looks like new and was going to sell it, is it possible the battery is no longer good is there a way to test it?
Ok I could sell it at a lower price but it might not be the battery but most likely is.
I believe it’s a 12v battery not 6v which some are
Ride on Car Kids Toy Not Working
bwatt72 on 12/12/2023 - 16:56
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Don’t have a multimeter
Username doesn't checkout then.
How much is this thing worth broken? And how much is it worth working?
Remember the part where you asked if there is a way to test it? This is one way. The other way involves your tongue and is slightly painful. :-P
Multimeter is a $5 tool. Short of sticking your tongue accoss the terminals, there is not much you can do without one.
Is the Check Engine Light on?
I would still buy it as long as the old run flat tyres still have good tread, there is a lip balm in the centre console and a gift voucher for the local brothel is included.
Kids these days. Probably has a boot full of empty juice boxes.
I warn you against buying it - you can’t put roof racks on it
FFS, that kayak's not going to get itself to the lake
@pegaxs
Can uncle Ian have a gander, after he's fixed the Commodore's ignition switch? 6 pack of VB for having a look?
Don't forget the durries!
Battery World will help you diagnose the battery. If it still doesn't run it will probably be the switch which a handy person can replace or bypass.
Most likely a NiCad battery which has died and cannot be recharged
The only ride on car I've looked at had an SLA battery. Very, very easy to replace.
IMO unlikely to be NiCad- anything with a decent enough capacity to power a toy car capable of carrying a kid is going to be far more expensive than SLA.
Good opportunity for an engine swap, 2JZ or LS3
pffft, Barra 4.0T
Both of you have fun with the swap. It's a front wheel drive toy car.
How do you know it’s fwd
180 the plastic top. Simples
Looks like the kids will be catching the bus instead.
Lead acid batteries will die if left on a shelf for a few years untouched, especially if stored discharged.
It is likely you have a dead battery, but test it to be sure. Multimeter or take it to battery world & they will test. If its a 12v a good car charger can also tell you if its fked.
All Battery stores and most workshops will do a Free Battery test.
Ok I might give them a go could be the charger plug but most likely the actual battery
Seriously… no sarcism…not needling, but factual advise.
Why was this one negged….. you coward?
I wouldn't sweat it. Wasn't me, but I've found myself accidentally negging a post here or there because of fat fingers.
Though seems to me it'd be easier to source a <$10 multimeter than to bring a kiddie ride on car to a battery shop. OP probably even knows people who have multimeters kicking around, they are not rare.
Fair enough, except a Multi Meter will not replace a Battery Load Tester. Of can only show Surface charge, so perhaps, they should take just the battery to a store. We test them …Load Test, for free. I know others do too.
Can you get to the battery? Have a multimeter?