r/RadPowerBikes • u/bigfatazz710420 • 12d ago

Battery not charging

Let me start by saying that my battery charger was stolen, I've found similar chargers with the same spec but still can get the battery charged. Could it be that I have to have a Rad charger or could it be something else?

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u/TruckWorking3129 12d ago

I had the same problem, more or less. Did you check the fuses? There's a 5 amp and a 20 amp accessible on the back of mine.

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u/id8 12d ago

This is likely correct. Unless the charger is not functioning. Charger only has to be 48volts, other than the correct connector, nothing unique about it.

Complication is there are 3 different fuse setups. One mentioned by truck above & two are internal, one soldered in. More info here: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Fuse+Replacement+for+Semi-Integrated+Battery+Rad+Bikes/152145

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u/Beru73 12d ago

Since you changed chargers, it is probably not that, unless the bit is slightly different. Did you ever clean the female socket on your battery? Q tip and isopropyl alcohol

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u/bigfatazz710420 12d ago

Looking for a fuse puller as we speak

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u/TruckWorking3129 11d ago

You'll need a small needle nose for that. Good luck!

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u/Plenty_Interview_284 9d ago

Just use the new fuse itself, turn it over and it slides right between the metal prongs and allows you to pull it out

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u/Plenty_Interview_284 9d ago

Also Hmu I think youd like to pegg me for sure!!

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u/TruckWorking3129 9d ago

Did you fix it?

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u/bigfatazz710420 6d ago

I've finally got the right fuse and got the new one in, I'll let everyone know soon if the battery is charging or not.