Fix for Vanmoof S2 Not Charging

ID: 157499

Description: If your bike isn't charging, this guide might...

Steps:

  1. Under normal conditions, when plugged in and not fully charged, the light on the charger should turn red.
  2. If it stays green (as shown) even while the bike itself indicates charging, the solution below will probably work for you.
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  3. Vanmoof has a great video on how to remove the smart cartridge. You will need to buy the necessary Torx wrench because I don't think it comes with the bike.
  4. Remove all the screws from the circled plate
  5. Pull apart that half of the smart cartridge. There is adhesive near the charging port so it may be a bit tough to pull apart at that end.
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  6. The pictured connector should look burnt in some way. It's possible that some end up completely melted.
  7. Cut the plastic off the wires and then strip them so that they can be soldered to the pins
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  8. Solder the wires to the pins where the connector used to go
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  9. Reassemble everything and the bike should now charge.
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