Thank you so much for this , I thought I had to renew the whole thing and was so worried when I saw the price this scooter was my mums before she passed away she didnt use it much but I have and it's fantastic well I couldnt manage without it to be fair so thank you I now feel confident in changing the batteries from the housing
Since he missed out a lot of relevant info... The battery box is held in position on the scooter by its power connector on the underside of the box, plus Velcro style tape, and gravity. To remove the screws on the bottom of the box... I can't tell the size, but he used a long 'cross head' screwdriver - also referred to as a 'Phillips head' screwdriver - and then a little magnet on the end of an extendable stalk. Assuming most people don't have a magnet... The screws will fall out of their holes when you turn over the box to be able to lift off the top cover. Make sure you keep track of them when they do fall out. If you put a small piece of sticky tape over each hole before you turn the box over, the screws will stick to that and not get lost. The two batteries inside the box are standard 'deep cycle sealed lead acid' batteries. They're '18-12' batteries. (Also known as '12v 18Ah' or 12 volt, 18 amp hour batteries.) You can get various different brands and styles/capacities on Amazon and eBay, Walmart, Autozone, Nappa, etc. He didn't share what size socket/wrenches he used to remove the wires from the batteries, but to be honest yours might be different anyway so that's forgivable. The batteries are held in place by more Velcro style tape which is why they needed to be wiggled & pulled up. He replaced the original batteries with two slightly heavier & longer lasting ones = 12v 22Ah. He did not replace or even reuse the Velcro tape on the bottom of the new batteries, but you really should use it, for safety sake. Many batteries come ready charged. However, they'll hold more charge and last longer if they're fully charged again before being used, ideally for 12 hours. That can also be done using an ordinary car battery charger before they're installed if you can get by with using the old ones for a while. You're welcome. 😁
You also need to transfer (or renew) the strips of Velcro on the bottom of the battery. If you move the Box around without fixated Batteries or turn the battery box upside down as in the Video, without the Velcro, the batteries hang from the cables inside and it can break at the connection and cause a short circuit! You can also put the old battery in the fridge for a while, then the adhesive strip will release more easily.
@@georgesworkshop8600 That's why I comment on the velcro. I changed batteries multiple times. Always use a velcro because without it is not save according to factory specs. The Wires are not that long to compensate the movement of the battery. Eventually they will break. Good luck.
Note: Mobility scooter batteries are normally two sealed lead acid (SLA) batteries connected in series for 24 volts. Basically same as car batteries but you can't add distilled water. SLA batteries can last 2-4 years with proper recharging and storage ( don't leave battery box in hot car or garage, don't leave charger connected continuously). Think of these batteries as "fuel".
You may need some help wiggling and tugging the batteries free from the velcro holding them into the case. If you have a multi-meter, check voltage of new batteries, before installing, to make sure they are both "good" and charged to 12.6 volts each.
If you install larger, higher amp rated 18ah to 22ah SLA batteries, the weight of the battery pack will increase significantly along with greater driving range. Keep your batteries fully charged, don't leave them discharged, it will shorten useful life and driving range. You will also need a different taller Pride battery box to fit taller 18ah batteries. Also, 12 ah SLA batteries are wider than 18ah ones, they won't fit 18ah case!!!
My charging port is below the seat. I'm thin 71, and can't connect the charger. I'm not strong enough. Got on the floor to do it and I had to call the fire department to get me up off the floor. Need to trade up to an easier model to charge. No one ever answers the phone or call you back. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Bonjour comment je peut faire pour augmenter la vitesse de mon scooter svp ou savoir si possible de le faire ? car trop lent ?? ( à mais risque eperil ) merci d'avance pour votre aide cordialement
Hi, Is it slower as it was originally? Then need a new battery. All of scooters have mechanical or electrical speed adjustment. The speed could be adjusted within the min and max range.
Hi Cathy, simply lift it up. Do you have Pride make scooter? If the seat blocks it, take off first the seat and then remove the battery box. There are other makes, may their batteries could be fitted differently.
Hey guys, hoping you can help. I have a Pride scooter and when I plug it in to charge the charger lights continue to stay on indefinitely. They don't switch off for example when there would be a full charge. However, when I unplug the charger from the battery and simply plug it back in, they charging lights are off. I'm not sure if there's a problem with my charger or something else. I also believe this is causing problems with the batteries (as they are working poorly what seems like out of nowhere).
Thank you. It just seems that the LED lights on the charger never go off or change, to indicate a full charge. The battery is not old and has been working.@@georgesworkshop8600
Just installed new batteries and showing full charge of 12 volts what is the correct way to keep the batteries charged continuous charge or just charge at a certain voltage level or deplete charge and recharge ?.
@@Neepdocker Don't leave charger connected continuously. Recharge batteries overnight after each use. Recharge over night once per month when not being used as in winter. Do not store battery box in hot car or garage. Fully charged scooter batteries are normally two 12 volt batteries connected in series for "nominal" 24 volts, should read over 25 volts fully charged.
Thank you so much for this , I thought I had to renew the whole thing and was so worried when I saw the price this scooter was my mums before she passed away she didnt use it much but I have and it's fantastic well I couldnt manage without it to be fair so thank you I now feel confident in changing the batteries from the housing
Thanks Leeanne! I’m glad to hear that!
How do you take it off the scooter? The changing of the battery is the easy part
Sorry, I don’t understand your question. How can I help you?
Yes, you didn't show us taking the battery box off??
exactly. how does the battery box come off the scooter??? i cannot see a release lever.
@@rickc2222 battery box is connected to scooter via Velcro, just give it a lil tug. It will Cone right off.
Well sob I couldn’t figure out how to get the battery box off either.
Since he missed out a lot of relevant info...
The battery box is held in position on the scooter by its power connector on the underside of the box, plus Velcro style tape, and gravity.
To remove the screws on the bottom of the box... I can't tell the size, but he used a long 'cross head' screwdriver - also referred to as a 'Phillips head' screwdriver - and then a little magnet on the end of an extendable stalk.
Assuming most people don't have a magnet... The screws will fall out of their holes when you turn over the box to be able to lift off the top cover. Make sure you keep track of them when they do fall out.
If you put a small piece of sticky tape over each hole before you turn the box over, the screws will stick to that and not get lost.
The two batteries inside the box are standard 'deep cycle sealed lead acid' batteries. They're '18-12' batteries. (Also known as '12v 18Ah' or 12 volt, 18 amp hour batteries.) You can get various different brands and styles/capacities on Amazon and eBay, Walmart, Autozone, Nappa, etc.
He didn't share what size socket/wrenches he used to remove the wires from the batteries, but to be honest yours might be different anyway so that's forgivable.
The batteries are held in place by more Velcro style tape which is why they needed to be wiggled & pulled up.
He replaced the original batteries with two slightly heavier & longer lasting ones = 12v 22Ah.
He did not replace or even reuse the Velcro tape on the bottom of the new batteries, but you really should use it, for safety sake.
Many batteries come ready charged. However, they'll hold more charge and last longer if they're fully charged again before being used, ideally for 12 hours. That can also be done using an ordinary car battery charger before they're installed if you can get by with using the old ones for a while.
You're welcome. 😁
You can buy long phillips screwdrivers with magnetic ends, they should work to remove screws from battery case.
You also need to transfer (or renew) the strips of Velcro on the bottom of the battery. If you move the Box around without fixated Batteries or turn the battery box upside down as in the Video, without the Velcro, the batteries hang from the cables inside and it can break at the connection and cause a short circuit! You can also put the old battery in the fridge for a while, then the adhesive strip will release more easily.
Thank you for your comment. If there is originally the velcro, I get used to replace to the new batteries, but if it wasn’t there I’ll leave without.
@@georgesworkshop8600 That's why I comment on the velcro. I changed batteries multiple times. Always use a velcro because without it is not save according to factory specs. The Wires are not that long to compensate the movement of the battery. Eventually they will break. Good luck.
Many thanks 😊
Regards
George
Note: Mobility scooter batteries are normally two sealed lead acid (SLA) batteries connected in series for 24 volts. Basically same as car batteries but you can't add distilled water. SLA batteries can last 2-4 years with proper recharging and storage ( don't leave battery box in hot car or garage, don't leave charger connected continuously). Think of these batteries as "fuel".
Thank you for your advice
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS MY NEW BATTERIES ARE COMING TOMORROW. I Have had a stroke left hand and fingers are useless hope I can mange this alone
Hi Bill,
I hope you will getting well soon. Good luck with the batteries.
You may need some help wiggling and tugging the batteries free from the velcro holding them into the case. If you have a multi-meter, check voltage of new batteries, before installing, to make sure they are both "good" and charged to 12.6 volts each.
When you set the black box back on the scooter do you have to screw it down
Hi Patria,
For Pride GOGO hasn’t got any fixing screw. Velcro provides extra holding for battery box. But fitting could be different for other makes.
If you install larger, higher amp rated 18ah to 22ah SLA batteries, the weight of the battery pack will increase significantly along with greater driving range. Keep your batteries fully charged, don't leave them discharged, it will shorten useful life and driving range. You will also need a different taller Pride battery box to fit taller 18ah batteries. Also, 12 ah SLA batteries are wider than 18ah ones, they won't fit 18ah case!!!
Thank you
Qué tipo de pila usa qué voltaje?
Hi,
2 pc 12V batteries, Amperhour is depending on scooter requirements.
My charging port is below the seat. I'm thin 71, and can't connect the charger. I'm not strong enough. Got on the floor to do it and I had to call the fire department to get me up off the floor. Need to trade up to an easier model to charge. No one ever answers the phone or call you back. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Sarah,
Many models have charging ports on the front unit. You should choose something like that.
What battery size is needed? My mum has an elite sport model
Hi David,
Elite Sport is required two 12-volt, deep cycle (standard) Size: 2x 18AH
Bonjour comment je peut faire pour augmenter la vitesse de mon scooter svp ou savoir si possible de le faire ? car trop lent ?? ( à mais risque eperil ) merci d'avance pour votre aide cordialement
Hi,
Is it slower as it was originally? Then need a new battery. All of scooters have mechanical or electrical speed adjustment. The speed could be adjusted within the min and max range.
How do you take the battery case out?
Hi Joe,
Simply lift up the box by handle, some velcro keeps in its place and their weight. This is applying to Pride Gogo scooters.
my go go doe,s not beep when reversing .(its not the same when i beep beep people think i am the road runner, beep beep) thanks
Hi,
Not all models has beeping on reverse. If it did it before I don’t know what is the reason why not. Sorry, I didn’t see this problem before.
Is that lithium old battery not worked?
Hi,
This was lead acid or gel battery. Lithium ion batteries are rare, as quite expensive if compared with other batteries in scooters.
How did you detach it from scooter?
Hi Cathy, simply lift it up. Do you have Pride make scooter? If the seat blocks it, take off first the seat and then remove the battery box. There are other makes, may their batteries could be fitted differently.
What kind of screwdriver do you need to use to open the plastic case?
Hi, you need Phillips Head Screwdriver
And Good Luck 🤞
A long one. A VERY long one 😂
I plan on using the battery on my scooter to run my cpap machine when i go camping or in a power outage
Hi Rick,
I cannot advise on this solution
The ResMed converter runs on 12 volts, scooter batteries have 24 volts at the connector
Is there a big range improvement between 18 ah vs 22 ah batteries?
Hi Louis,
There is only a slight difference, not too much. But the price is nearly same, so I get used to buy the higher capacity battery.
HOW MUCH WAS THE NEW 🔋 BATTERYS?
Hi,
2x 12Ah batteries cost approximately £40 on ebay.
Hey guys, hoping you can help.
I have a Pride scooter and when I plug it in to charge the charger lights continue to stay on indefinitely. They don't switch off for example when there would be a full charge. However, when I unplug the charger from the battery and simply plug it back in, they charging lights are off.
I'm not sure if there's a problem with my charger or something else. I also believe this is causing problems with the batteries (as they are working poorly what seems like out of nowhere).
Hi,
Do you know how old is your battery? I presume the battery’s life ended and need to be replaced.
Thank you. It just seems that the LED lights on the charger never go off or change, to indicate a full charge. The battery is not old and has been working.@@georgesworkshop8600
Just installed new batteries and showing full charge of 12 volts what is the correct way to keep the batteries charged continuous charge or just charge at a certain voltage level or deplete charge and recharge ?.
@@Neepdocker Don't leave charger connected continuously. Recharge batteries overnight after each use. Recharge over night once per month when not being used as in winter. Do not store battery box in hot car or garage. Fully charged scooter batteries are normally two 12 volt batteries connected in series for "nominal" 24 volts, should read over 25 volts fully charged.
Thanks good video was to help
Thanks for your feedback
You should remake this video. Correctly, completely and without the soundtrack.
So, you don’t like “I’m a Barbie girl, in a Barbie world,” or so you say.
You should mind your own business. Be thankful for the FREE content.
Wasting too much time watching him unscrewing.
I’m in the process of looking for a MS I can cross this one off my list
Hi Eleanor,
The Pride GOGO scooters are really good. The battery change is completely normal thing for all scooter.
What's with the music?
Nothing, this video is not about the music .
Thank you
I’m glad, if I could help
@@georgesworkshop8600 Definitely did.
Thanks
No problem 😉
Branches in Philippines specifically Davao city
I get used to order batteries from ebay. Pay attention to choose the correct capacity and appropriate connection type battery.
Precio?
English
Nice -- except for the bloody music
Sorry, turn off the volume 😅
I needed to know how to get the hard plastic battery cover off of the scooter
Underneath the battery box, it’s usually secured with screws. You would have to unscrew those to take the cover off.
I hope this helps! :)
We need words not music and details like battery size, how to not mix up those poles, etc.
Hi, the size is like the previous one, poles are marked on the battery and normally there are black and red cables.
Anyway, I don’t like speak
Thank you, I am glad if you liked the video. Due to copyright I have a really tight selection of music for use.
Video worked fine for my husband, keep to the good work George
Not very well explained. Cut the music.
What bloody awful 'music'. Why not just speak and tell us what you're doing?
Hi,
Thank you for your review, but I won’t change my videos, as I don’t like to speak.
Unwatchable why all that annoying damn music geez😢
Turn off audio on videos with awful background music.
Dump this stupid soundtrack!!! and it would be a good video, maybe some more graphics?
Thanks, I’ll try to improve my video skills.
Precio?