It's great that these videos live on! It made it super easy to figure out how exactly to charge the battery. The jeep is old. The battery is old. It may not take the charge. This video had me succeed in giving it a go. Grandson is thrilled so far.
Just wanted to thank you for your detailed breakdown of the 12-volt battery/charger. I had searched several listings to determine the appropriate charger to purchase for my 12-volt battery and I was not sure the charger would fit my battery because it appeared much smaller than the outlet on the battery. You very clearly answered all my questions. Thank you!
Thank you for this video. I didn't think the chargers I had been seeing online was the right ones. I'm so glad you showed me how to plug it in. Now I can buy one.
The only indicator light would be on the charger and it depends on what model of charger you get/have. The newer style standard 12 volt chargers no longer have the LED indicator light on them. The only version that power wheels left the led charge indicator on is the 12V quick charger series.
I got my daughter one for Christmas, it has the red 6 volt battery should I charge it before being used for the first time and if so how long do you recommend? Thank you in advance
Thank you for your useful videos I have a power wheels battery, which reads only nine volts. The fast charger will not charge it. The battery has not been charged for a couple of years! I wonder if it would be useful to pry open the top cover and check the distilled water levels? These batteries seem to have Filler caps. If the water level is low, do you think, filling distilled water to the correct level could revive this battery. Thank you and best wishes
I unfortunately do not have any experience trying to add distilled water to bring the battery back. These are AGM series batteries so they will look dry when you take a look at the cells as the electrolyte is absorbed into the glass mat plates of the battery - so adding water may not bring it back to life.
@@HighTechBatterySolutionsInc thank you for your response. I appreciate it. I did not know these were AGM batteries. I don't understand why they have conventional looking caps similar to lead acid batteries. Thanks again and best wishes
is this normal when i plug my kids barbie jeeps 🔋 in a red light and gren ligt blinks on and off please text back as soon as possible she's going crazy thank u high tech 🔋
my husband just assemble my daughter care bear dune buggy but the light is green like the battery is charge rather red as if it's charging any helpful tips
So I have bought a brand new 12 volt power wheel battery from Walmart the gray one you have in this video. My charger is pulling out 14.8 I believe but after more than 18 hours charging the battery still doesn't have a charge. Should I get a new battery?
Its been a while since I have seen one of those, but I believe the charger light should light upright when you plug it into the wall regardless if it's not connected to a battery. If you're not seeing that light then I think you you're looking at a bad charger issue.
Check to make sure there is nothing blocking the center plug on the battery. Keep in mind the charger will need a bit of a push to properly settle in the charger portion of the plug.
How can I connect a charger to the battery if the charger connector is damaged and I can't get replacement due to my location(Africa)?I have a hurricane jeep fisher price for my kids but the charger connector got damaged.
It will be tough to charge this battery without that plug intact on your charge. The only other alternative would be to somehow connect the charger to the two visible prongs inside the plug of the battery itself. You would either need small battery clamps to do this or fabricate some sort of battery clamp by cutting off the plug on your old charger (assuming it still functions).
@@HighTechBatterySolutionsInc Wow,thanks for the brilliant response.Yes I did cut the plug of the battery charger and connect it with two clamps but i finding it difficult for the clamps to fit in tiny space where the two small visible prongs are.Can I use the big positive and negative prongs that are very visible?I am wondering whether the two visible prongs can work also.Additionally,how do I know thee battery is charging ?The light on the battery charger is green and my tester reading indicates that the charger is sending out 8amps. Please advice.
@@josephkbestman5846 Yes, you can use the bigger positive and negative prongs that are visible on the battery to charge it. If your charger has a light on it, then when it's charging the light will turn orange or red and then solid green for fully charged. What is the voltage that your battery is currently sitting at?
i bought a replacement but it doesnt seem to be working it doesnt get warm nothing the one we had before did get warm in showing it was chargin but idk
The new style charger will not necessarily get warm to indicate that it is charging correctly. If you want to be 100% sure if the charger is working correctly the best thing to do would be to get a voltage meter and test the voltage coming out of the charger when its plugged into the wall. The new style chargers will produce around 14.4 volts.
The only new charger that Powe-Wheels sells with the indication light these days is the 12V quick charger. If you have the standard unit without the indication light then your only option is to time the charger. If the battery is completely discharged then it will take between 8 to 10 hours to fully recharge. If the battery is only run half way down then you can cut the charge time in half to 4 to 5 hours.
Are the chargers float chargers? The charger does not have an indicator light on it to show the status of the charge (like if its fully charged/charging/etc). How do I know when its fully charged? Can I overcharge it (and destroy the battery) with this charger?
The typical re-charge time for this style battery is 8 to 10 hours. Unfortunately PowerWheels no longer installs a charge indicator light on the charger, so it would be a good idea to keep track of when the battery is on charge. This charger is not an automatic shut off type, so if you did leave it hooked up to the battery for an indefinite amount of time you will damage the battery.
High-Tech Battery Solutions, Inc Is there a method to know if the battery is damaged besides the obvious of it not working? Does it matter how LOW the voltage goes down in the battery when a charge is started? How long will a typical good battery last just sitting on the shelf before needing a recharge?
I bought a new charger from Walmart and this one has a led light on it and it says red solid light charging and a flashing green light for ready for use and a solid green light for fully charged also there is a flashing red light for incorrect battery or a bad battery
Sounds like you have purchased the 12V Quick Charger which is a step up from the OEM charger that typically comes with the Power Wheels toys brand new. The 12V quick charger is able to recharge the battery in about half the time if not a little faster than the OEM unit.
I think the charger Trevor bought was the Power Wheels 12V Quick Charger, it chargers the battery about three times faster than the standard unit and does have the LED lights on the unit.
A standard 12 volt lead acid battery will work in the toy, but do not expect a long service life out of the battery. Motorcycle batteries are made with very thin lead plates designed to produce maximum starting power, versus deep cycle batteries which have thick lead plating designed to withstand being charged up and drained consistently without damaging the battery. The thin plate style in motorcycle batteries will not hold up like a deep cycle -
my husband just assemble my daughter care bear dune buggy but the light is green like the battery is charge rather red as if it's charging any helpful tips
is this normal when i plug my kids barbie jeeps 🔋 in a red light and green light blinks on and off please text back as soon as possible she's going crazy thank u high tech 🔋
my husband just assemble my daughter care bear dune buggy but the light is green like the battery is charge rather red as if it's charging any helpful tips
+tiffanie walker If the charger is giving you a solid green LED then one of two things can be happening. Either the battery is already fully charged and ready to go, or the battery voltage is so low that the charger is not able to detect the battery. Have you tried the battery in toy yet?
It's great that these videos live on! It made it super easy to figure out how exactly to charge the battery. The jeep is old. The battery is old. It may not take the charge. This video had me succeed in giving it a go. Grandson is thrilled so far.
Just wanted to thank you for your detailed breakdown of the 12-volt battery/charger. I had searched several listings to determine the appropriate charger to purchase for my 12-volt battery and I was not sure the charger would fit my battery because it appeared much smaller than the outlet on the battery. You very clearly answered all my questions. Thank you!
If all of my problems and questions were solved this easily, my life would be perfect. Straight to the point and you SHOW what you are doing. A++++
Thank you for this video. I didn't think the chargers I had been seeing online was the right ones. I'm so glad you showed me how to plug it in. Now I can buy one.
How can I tell if it’s charging?
I’m here looking for the same answer. There doesn’t appear to be a light on the charger or the battery.
Thankyou, i literally just needed to make sure the plug was the right way before i jammed it in there and accidentally break the thing
Great video! Very helpful. Why so many down votes???
Is there not a indicator light on the battery or charger itself to know if it is charging or fully charged for this 12v battery?
The only indicator light would be on the charger and it depends on what model of charger you get/have. The newer style standard 12 volt chargers no longer have the LED indicator light on them. The only version that power wheels left the led charge indicator on is the 12V quick charger series.
I got my daughter one for Christmas, it has the red 6 volt battery should I charge it before being used for the first time and if so how long do you recommend? Thank you in advance
What voltage should you see on the battery when it is fully charged?
You should be seeing 12.7 volts or above when the battery is fully charged.
Thank you for your useful videos I have a power wheels battery, which reads only nine volts. The fast charger will not charge it. The battery has not been charged for a couple of years! I wonder if it would be useful to pry open the top cover and check the distilled water levels? These batteries seem to have Filler caps. If the water level is low, do you think, filling distilled water to the correct level could revive this battery. Thank you and best wishes
I unfortunately do not have any experience trying to add distilled water to bring the battery back. These are AGM series batteries so they will look dry when you take a look at the cells as the electrolyte is absorbed into the glass mat plates of the battery - so adding water may not bring it back to life.
@@HighTechBatterySolutionsInc thank you for your response. I appreciate it. I did not know these were AGM batteries. I don't understand why they have conventional looking caps similar to lead acid batteries. Thanks again and best wishes
is this normal when i plug my kids barbie jeeps 🔋 in a red light and gren ligt blinks on and off please text back as soon as possible she's going crazy thank u high tech 🔋
I don't think he's gonna reply
my husband just assemble my daughter care bear dune buggy but the light is green like the battery is charge rather red as if it's charging any helpful tips
How do you charge it..while it's in vehicle
In order to charge the battery it would need to be disconnected from the vehicle.
Do these batteries have a thermal fuse? The grey 12v ones?
They have an internal set resetting fuse in the battery
@@HighTechBatterySolutionsInc do you know what capacity of a fuse it has or size?
@@007homerman Unfortunately I do not
What happens if you don't charge for 18 hours before first use?
You’ll be in violation of federal law US code 186.29 subsection the D1
What kind of battery is considered what settings do I use do charger I have a multi charger
This is a lead-acid based battery
So I have bought a brand new 12 volt power wheel battery from Walmart the gray one you have in this video. My charger is pulling out 14.8 I believe but after more than 18 hours charging the battery still doesn't have a charge. Should I get a new battery?
It does sound like a battery issue, have you checked the voltage of the battery to see where it's sitting?
What if the charger has an indicator light on it, but it just doesn’t come on at all when plugged into outlet?
Its been a while since I have seen one of those, but I believe the charger light should light upright when you plug it into the wall regardless if it's not connected to a battery. If you're not seeing that light then I think you you're looking at a bad charger issue.
The rapid charger I bought was $40 and yes it has a LED light to indicate state of charge...red and green
What does it mean if the charger wont click all the way into the battery
Check to make sure there is nothing blocking the center plug on the battery. Keep in mind the charger will need a bit of a push to properly settle in the charger portion of the plug.
How can I connect a charger to the battery if the charger connector is damaged and I can't get replacement due to my location(Africa)?I have a hurricane jeep fisher price for my kids but the charger connector got damaged.
It will be tough to charge this battery without that plug intact on your charge. The only other alternative would be to somehow connect the charger to the two visible prongs inside the plug of the battery itself. You would either need small battery clamps to do this or fabricate some sort of battery clamp by cutting off the plug on your old charger (assuming it still functions).
@@HighTechBatterySolutionsInc Wow,thanks for the brilliant response.Yes I did cut the plug of the battery charger and connect it with two clamps but i finding it difficult for the clamps to fit in tiny space where the two small visible prongs are.Can I use the big positive and negative prongs that are very visible?I am wondering whether the two visible prongs can work also.Additionally,how do I know thee battery is charging ?The light on the battery charger is green and my tester reading indicates that the charger is sending out 8amps. Please advice.
@@josephkbestman5846 Yes, you can use the bigger positive and negative prongs that are visible on the battery to charge it. If your charger has a light on it, then when it's charging the light will turn orange or red and then solid green for fully charged. What is the voltage that your battery is currently sitting at?
@@HighTechBatterySolutionsInc My battery is sitting at 12volt and 9.6amp
@@josephkbestman5846Your battery is sitting at exactly 12 volts? What setting are you using on your multimeter to get the voltage of the battery?
i bought a replacement but it doesnt seem to be working it doesnt get warm nothing the one we had before did get warm in showing it was chargin but idk
The new style charger will not necessarily get warm to indicate that it is charging correctly. If you want to be 100% sure if the charger is working correctly the best thing to do would be to get a voltage meter and test the voltage coming out of the charger when its plugged into the wall. The new style chargers will produce around 14.4 volts.
I knew I should if youtubed this before you guys just saved my life lol
How do u know when the battery is charged or how long to charge it without any indication it's charged??? Ty
The only new charger that Powe-Wheels sells with the indication light these days is the 12V quick charger. If you have the standard unit without the indication light then your only option is to time the charger. If the battery is completely discharged then it will take between 8 to 10 hours to fully recharge. If the battery is only run half way down then you can cut the charge time in half to 4 to 5 hours.
Are the chargers float chargers? The charger does not have an indicator light on it to show the status of the charge (like if its fully charged/charging/etc). How do I know when its fully charged? Can I overcharge it (and destroy the battery) with this charger?
Same question I have...
I have the same question as well. Does anyone know?
I sent the company an email and they said there is no indicater light on these. So we just have to charge after every use
The typical re-charge time for this style battery is 8 to 10 hours. Unfortunately PowerWheels no longer installs a charge indicator light on the charger, so it would be a good idea to keep track of when the battery is on charge. This charger is not an automatic shut off type, so if you did leave it hooked up to the battery for an indefinite amount of time you will damage the battery.
High-Tech Battery Solutions, Inc Is there a method to know if the battery is damaged besides the obvious of it not working? Does it matter how LOW the voltage goes down in the battery when a charge is started? How long will a typical good battery last just sitting on the shelf before needing a recharge?
I bought a new charger from Walmart and this one has a led light on it and it says red solid light charging and a flashing green light for ready for use and a solid green light for fully charged also there is a flashing red light for incorrect battery or a bad battery
Sounds like you have purchased the 12V Quick Charger which is a step up from the OEM charger that typically comes with the Power Wheels toys brand new. The 12V quick charger is able to recharge the battery in about half the time if not a little faster than the OEM unit.
High-Tech Battery Solutions, Inc I bought a quick charger too, and there's no light indicator at all.
what did u type in to get the charger. cause I can't find it?
I think the charger Trevor bought was the Power Wheels 12V Quick Charger, it chargers the battery about three times faster than the standard unit and does have the LED lights on the unit.
How long does it need to charge for before its fully charged
If the battery is drained all the way down then your looking at 10 to 12 hours on the recharge time for the newer 12V Grey P.W. Batteries.
Thank you for sharing
hola buenas noche yo necesito una bateria de esa usada tienen precio
It should have a Red lite for charging and a green light for Charged , I just hope minds charging , dunno
absolutely!!!
Does it have a light?
Nicd or PB or nimh
So charge with pb settings
we are taking it to a shop they will put a motor cycle battery in it my kid is nine
A standard 12 volt lead acid battery will work in the toy, but do not expect a long service life out of the battery. Motorcycle batteries are made with very thin lead plates designed to produce maximum starting power, versus deep cycle batteries which have thick lead plating designed to withstand being charged up and drained consistently without damaging the battery. The thin plate style in motorcycle batteries will not hold up like a deep cycle -
8-12 hours charging time is ridiculous. Should be 1.5- 2 hours.
my husband just assemble my daughter care bear dune buggy but the light is green like the battery is charge rather red as if it's charging any helpful tips
is this normal when i plug my kids barbie jeeps 🔋 in a red light and green light blinks on and off please text back as soon as possible she's going crazy thank u high tech 🔋
What is the exact model number of the charger your using?
my husband just assemble my daughter care bear dune buggy but the light is green like the battery is charge rather red as if it's charging any helpful tips
+tiffanie walker
If the charger is giving you a solid green LED then one of two things can be happening. Either the battery is already fully charged and ready to go, or the battery voltage is so low that the charger is not able to detect the battery. Have you tried the battery in toy yet?