If you are having problems with your mobility scooter and suspect that the problem may be to do with the motor and that the motor is overheating then there are a few things that may cause this.

One can be that the brake is not releasing properly and this starts to put unnecessary strain on the motor because instead of it just working at moving the mobility scooter it’s now also trying to work against the resistance caused by the brake not being released properly.

This issue is not of you doing anything wrong but something that causes the brake to stick and because the brake is not disengaging the motor is put under more strain that it should be.

Another problem may be that the motor has gone bad and that nothing external of the motor is causing the overheating but just that the motor itself is well worn and needs a complete replacement.

If you are able to, do check that the issue is not down to the brake sticking, because if this is not at first ruled out as being the potential reason for the overheating, then you might pay to have a new motor fitted or even fit it yourself, only to find the same problem shortly afterwards and the new motor overheating just like the previous one.

Another way to find out if the issue could be with the brake is to see if the brake is getting voltage properly, if not then the problem may be within the controller circuit board and that needs to be looked at and possibly replaced.

With a mobility scooter there are various problems that can be encountered from time to time, the types of problems can vary with the make and model of mobility scooter that you have and some makes and models might have common and well known problems.

Sometimes a user can experience a problem where the mobility scooter keeps starting and stopping, what may happen is that it may travel a few meters and then stops and then allows you to move a little further and then stops again.

In other cases you might be ready to use your mobility scooter to find that it simply wont move, and as comes naturally to most, you will probably find yourself checking the battery at first to make sure that it has a charge and that the battery and it’s connections are fine.

Beyond checking the battery, some of the other areas to check is all of the wiring to make sure that none is disconnected or that no wiring is damaged.

Depending on whether you are getting some movement from the mobility scooter or no movement at all, you will also want to check fuses to see if this could be the issue.

Also it can be worth checking to see if anything is overheating, like the motor.

Fortunately with a mobility scooter, theres not quite so many parts, unlike other vehicles, so it can sometimes be easier to narrow down what may be causing a problem.

In the cases where the problem that you are experiencing is very common to a particular model of a mobility scooter, it can make it a bit easier to find out how to fix the problem as there can be plenty of information available about it, but sometimes the problem can be a little different or not common with the make and model that you have.

It is a good idea though to start with checking the connections, wiring, any signs of overheating and fuses to rule these out first, then beyond that if you cant find any other obvious faults and theres nothing mentioned regarding the problem in any manual available that you have, then the next step can be to have a professional look at it.

If you dont mind, and are able to, it’s always worth a quick look yourself, you could save yourself time, and money too if the problem is something minor and the extra knowledge that you gain can be handy for any time in the future that your mobility scooter has problems operating.

Every now and then your mobility scooter is going to need a good clean, in between that it can be a good idea to give it a quick wipe over, even with just a dry cloth to remove any dust build up, but generally a good thorough clean of the mobility scooter is great when you have time to.

You should though, practice caution when you are thoroughly cleaning your mobility scooter because an excessive amount of water and in certain areas could create problems and lead to your mobility scooter not working afterwards.

A pressure washer may seem like a good idea at first, and they are great for cleaning cars and other vehicles but of course with a car the electrics and other important areas are covered.

Mobility scooters are more exposed and water going into the wrong area could cause problems with the electrics, and the last thing that you want after you have finished cleaning it is to find that literally nothing is working, or if it does work, that there are some problems with getting things to come on or getting it to operate properly.

As with the type of cleaning product that you may use too, make sure that it is suitable to be used for cleaning your mobility scooter, most importantly though, dont go overboard with the amount of water used.

As much as water is vital for life and throughout the majority of life it’s harmless, it’s amazing how damaging it can be if it comes into contact with areas of a vehicle where it possibly is best not to.

Dont be frightened or worried about cleaning your mobility scooter, it’s good to keep it clean and to maintain it well, keeping it clean can prevent problems in itself, just as long as you dont get water clogged up in somewhere that it shouldn’t be.