Ron in MO
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I just encountered a strange problem with my 2022 Turbo Vado 5.0. while on my cycling vacation in Kansas a few weeks ago. The controller would start recycling while I was riding and after it booted up again, it would not let me change pas levels or try to change display screens. In fact, hitting any buttons on the controller handlebar switch would make the reboot process start again. It was doing this while I was riding, so when it started a reboot cycle I would loose all motor assistance until it was finished recycling. On top of this, the controller would not shut off unless I pulled the battery.
Once back from vacation, it started acting up again so off it went back to my local bike shop. I'm thinking faulty controller, controller control switch, battery or maybe even the motor. Got my Vado back a few days later and the dealer said the controller only needed a software update. Strange, since I thought it did it's updates when you have your phone connected to it, which I do every time I ride it.
Good news is that I have put over 100 miles on it since getting it back and it's been trouble free. So I'm sharing this experience with my fellow forum members in case they experience a similar issue. Ride safe, my friends!
Once back from vacation, it started acting up again so off it went back to my local bike shop. I'm thinking faulty controller, controller control switch, battery or maybe even the motor. Got my Vado back a few days later and the dealer said the controller only needed a software update. Strange, since I thought it did it's updates when you have your phone connected to it, which I do every time I ride it.
Good news is that I have put over 100 miles on it since getting it back and it's been trouble free. So I'm sharing this experience with my fellow forum members in case they experience a similar issue. Ride safe, my friends!