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One of the situations that bothers you most while dealing with any electrical device in general is that you won’t turn on
When it comes to the electric skateboard, the matter is more annoying because when we decide to ride the electric skateboard, we are in a state of waiting to enjoy it and start it.
Therefore, in this post, I will explain to you How do you fix an electric skateboard that won’t turn on
now let’s get started.
How do you fix an electric skateboard that won’t turn on?
As a general rule, the reason that an electric skateboard won’t turn on is a problem with the battery or charger.
The previous answer means that 100 % of the reasons that the electric skateboard will not turn on is a problem with the battery or charger, but the question here is: Will all problems with the battery or charger lead to the skateboard stopping working?!
The answer is, of course, no, and that is why in this section we will mention all the problems that may occur in the battery or charger and cause the keyboard not turning on.
1-One or two wires split from the charging port.
Splitting of the charging wires in skateboards is a very common issue.
The reason for this is the design of the skateboard, which is very close to the ground, which makes the lower part of the skateboard exposed to vibration and shocks.
The solution to this problem is very easy, which is to re-solder the wire again
2- Bad BMS.
The second problem that may cause the electric scooter to stop working is that the battery management system (BMS) has a problem that causes it to stop receiving electrical current, and therefore the electric scooter will not work.
The battery management system is a very important part of any battery, and that is why we have dedicated the following post, which explains in detail how it works, as well as the testing method, and finally how to perform a reset.
How To Test & Reset battery BMS? (Explained with PICs)
In general, the solution to this problem is to either reset the BMS or replace it.
3-Unbalanced battery cell.
Inside each battery is a group of cells, and the cell is (a 4.2 volt battery).
When the charging process begins, the BMS allows the electrical current to pass and monitor it so that it can disconnect the electrical current when the first cells reaches the maximum charge level, which is 4.2 volts, but in some cases Sometimes there may be a damaged cell and the ion movement does not occur properly, which will cause a lack of discharge with use.
In this case, every time you try to charge the electric skateboard, the BMS will sense that there is a full battery and prevent the flow of electrical current, this will cause the electric skateboard to stop working because the rest of the cells are empty.
The solution is to rebalance all battery cells and replace the damaged cell
In order to rebalance, there are two ways:
The first method (which is the easiest) is to disconnect the BMS cable, then leave the battery to charge for 8 hours, making sure to be near the battery and check it at least every hour.
The second method: is to take all the battery cells out, recharge them externally, and then replace the damaged battery
Note: In order to determine which battery is damaged, measure the voltage inside all the cells, and if you find that all the cells have 3 volts or less and only one has 4.2 volts, change it.
sometime you will find that the battery cell that is damage is less than 2.0 volt and all the other cells are 3v or more.
4- Dead Battery.
If the electric skateboard is not turning on after a long storing period , then most likely the battery has lost a lot of its charge during the storage period and some cells have become completely devoid of charge.
The solution to this problem is to test all the cells inside the battery and identify the damaged cells (they have a charge of less than 2 volts), then replace the damaged cells and recharge the battery.
5- Broken\ bad Charger.
Sometimes the reason for your inability to operate the electric keyboard is that the battery is empty because the charger has become damaged or has a problem. In this case, you should test the charger and replace it if necessary.
Note: You can view the following guide that we have dedicated to all the information (testing, replacement, and troubleshooting) you may need about electric vehicle chargers.
E-Bike Charger Woes: How to Spot, Test, and Fix the Gremlins
6-Damage charging port.
In other cases, the reason for your inability to turn on your electric skateboard is that the charging port itself is damaged. In this case, you can change the charging port.
Note: If the electric keyboard is still under warranty, it is preferable to contact the manufacturer and send them a video showing the damage to the charging port so that they can send you a replacement or send them the electric skateboard for maintenance.
7-Water Leakage.
If this problem occurs after riding the electric skateboard on a rainy day or on wet ground, then most likely a water leak occurred inside the skateboard.
The solution in this case is to open the electric skateboard and make sure it is dried well, then try to charge it again. If it does not work, then you must test all its parts separately in order to determine the damaged part.
Note: This problem is considered one of the problems that requires a specialist, so perhaps you should consider sending the electric skateboard for maintenance.
8-Bushing & the trucks are warped or broken.
the bushing & trucks are responsible for the movement of the electric skateboard so if you notice the the skateboard are not working or in some cases working on its own you should replace the bushing & trucks to fix this issue.
Conclusion.
we can summarize the reasons why the electric skateboard won’t turn on in the below table.
| Reason \ Issue | FIX |
| One or two wires split from the charging port. | re-solder the splitted wire |
| Bad BMS. | Reset or replace BMS |
| Unbalanced battery cell | Rebalance battery cell |
| Dead Battery | Try to revive the battery |
| Broken\ bad Charger | Replace the charger |
| Damage charging port | Replace charging port with original one |
| Water Leakage. | Dry internal parts or send it to maintenance |
| Bushing & the trucks are warped or broken | Replace the Bushing & the trucks |
