Quick answer
Count the flashes on your Drive Medical Spitfire Scout, then match the number to the table below. Most codes point to a loose connection, a connected charger or a battery that needs charging, so check those first. For anything beyond these checks, contact Drive Medical's technical department.
Read the full guide: Spitfire Scout Mobility Scooter Error Codes
| Flash code | Possible cause | What to try |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The battery needs charging, or there is a bad connection to the battery. | Check the battery connections. If they're good, charge the battery. |
| 2 | Bad connection to the motor. | Check all connections between the motor and the controller. |
| 3 | The motor has a short circuit to a battery connection. | Have the motor tested. |
| 4 | Not used. | — |
| 5 | Not used. | — |
| 6 | The controller is being inhibited from driving. | Check the battery charger connector, and disconnect the battery charger. |
| 7 | Throttle control fault. | Make sure the throttle is in the at-rest position before you switch the scooter on. Adjust it if needed. |
| 8 | Controller fault. | Make sure all connections are secure. |
| 9 | Bad connection at the electromagnetic brake. | Check the electromagnetic brake and motor connections, and make sure the controller connections are secure. |
| 10 | Excess voltage applied to the controller. | Check the battery connections. This is usually caused by a poor battery connection. |
Good to know
EZ Able® doesn't provide mobility scooter troubleshooting or repair. For help with your scooter, contact the manufacturer. Drive Medical's technical department: (877) 224-0946. Drive Medical also posts troubleshooting information for its products at drivetech.info.
Flash code 1 means the battery needs charging or there's a bad connection to the battery. Check the connections first, then charge the battery.
Flash code 6 means the controller is being inhibited from driving. That usually happens when the battery charger is connected. Unplug the charger and try again.
No. We don't offer scooter troubleshooting or repair service. Contact your scooter's manufacturer. For Drive Medical, call its technical department at (877) 224-0946.
No. This page covers the Drive Medical Spitfire Scout only. For other brands, check your owner's manual or contact the manufacturer.
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