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[Solved] Goclever Electric Scooter Shuts Down During Ride, Requires Charger Reconnection

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Why does my Goclever electric scooter shut off as soon as I try to ride it, and only turn back on after I briefly connect the charger?

The scooter is most likely cutting out because the battery pack or its connections fail under load, so the controller/BMS disconnects power even though the display can still show a full battery [#17285231][#17874420] Fully charge the pack and test it under a real load; one suggestion was six H4/12V halogen bulbs (three in series, with pairs in parallel), and also check the battery socket, plug, circuit breaker, and fuse socket if present [#17562860] In one confirmed repair, the fault was a poorly soldered socket for the battery positive wires: a multimeter showed normal voltage with almost no load, but the contact was too weak under load, and resoldering it fixed the scooter [#17575281] Another user fixed the same symptom by replacing the bridge connections between the 8 cells with flexible soldered wires, describing it as a manufacturing defect in the battery section [#17874420] If a single cell or link is bad, it can disconnect the whole battery, so the pack should be opened, measured, and the damaged link replaced [#17285231][#17563186]
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  • #1 17285057
    krafaello
    Level 13  
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    Hello
    I have the same problem on two identical e-scooters.
    The problem is that the scooter turns off immediately after trying to ride.
    Sometimes it will run for a few meters and sometimes it will turn off immediately.
    The strange thing is that to turn it on, you have to connect it to the charger for a second..
    did anyone encounter such a problem?
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  • #2 17285074
    wojtek 9007
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    Hello - please charge the batteries fully (until the charge indicator indicates
    fully charged) - and then check if it starts.
    Please write what are the batteries (type, how many volts)
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  • #3 17285096
    krafaello
    Level 13  
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    Hello
    The scooter, whether it is fully charged or half charged, behaves the same
    Battery li-ion 18650 36v battery capacity 4.4ah
  • #4 17285231
    wojtek 9007
    Level 40  
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    Hello - one bad link is enough and the system disconnects the entire battery.
    What does the charge indicator show when the scooter turns off?

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  • #5 17285435
    krafaello
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    Everything goes out suddenly. The display shows nothing. The strange thing is that to start the scooter you need to connect the charger - 2s is enough. The display shows the battery charged all the time even when I turn it on again.
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  • #6 17285469
    wojtek 9007
    Level 40  
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    Please tell me how old is this battery?
    Everything goes out, the display shows nothing? , and battery icons what they show.

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  • #7 17285615
    krafaello
    Level 13  
    Posts: 164
    Rate: 61
    Both scooters are 3 months old, display shows full battery...
    scooters just suddenly turn off and you can't turn it on. Only connecting the charger helps in a circle

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    The display goes blank and shows no signs of life
  • #8 17286094
    Adam-T
    Level 41  
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    And was there an attempt to turn on the scooter without loading it, i.e. lift it up and turn it on?
  • #9 17286166
    Jawi_P
    Level 36  
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    Looks like a dead link, but both?
    If they're 3 months old, it's probably under warranty. I wouldn't even try to find out why.
  • #10 17286208
    krafaello
    Level 13  
    Posts: 164
    Rate: 61
    Unfortunately, we do not have purchase receipts. (Presents)
    That's how I tried to start by lifting the wheel and it does not turn on.
    The only thing I noticed is that when the scooter is turned on, hitting the wheel on the ground also causes it to turn off more than once (not every time).
  • #11 17286304
    398216 Usunięty
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    krafaello wrote:
    I noticed that when the scooter is turned on, hitting the wheel on the ground also causes it to turn off more than once
    It would follow that the problem is the connection with the engine ... Maybe something just doesn't make contact, broke off, doesn't make contact? Need to check. Guessing is fun, but not in electronics.
  • #12 17334896
    dareczek5452
    Level 2  
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    Hello, I also have the same problem with such a scooter, I was thinking about replacing the battery, but I don't know where to buy one.

    Moderated By Dzimi:

    The post adds nothing to the discussion. ] Do not post messages that add nothing to the discussion or are misleading, dangerous or do not solve the user's problem.

  • #13 17358507
    shonasz
    Level 15  
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    Batteries are, for example: sanyo Ga 3450mah 10A - 20 pcs. price about PLN 12/pcs.
  • #14 17367766
    do_tyk
    Level 9  
    Posts: 22
    Rate: 82
    Hello
    I am a serviceman of these scooters, in case of any help, please write a private message
  • #15 17367813
    Witold5
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    Down krafaello After all, you can ask donors for receipts.
  • #16 17367828
    do_tyk
    Level 9  
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    Who do you mean donors?
  • #17 17367881
    Witold5
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    I wrote who the post is about. Giver - someone who makes gifts.
  • #18 17405632
    JDSafik
    Level 2  
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    Hello, I have the same problem. I rode my scooter 89 km in less than a month and this problem started to occur. So it's probably a manufacturing defect of the entire batch.
  • #19 17514977
    Principes
    Level 1  
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    This issue affects all users of this sell from goclever. The company does not carry out warranty repairs and intentionally damages the advertised equipment. They tried to stretch me on a mechanically damaged display, which was in perfect condition before being sent to the service. I did not agree to its paid replacement and asked for a return of the equipment. The scooter returned from the goclever service with a broken display. They probably smashed it with a hammer because the glass elements completely flew out of the binding and the keys were dented. I recommend avoiding the products of this spawn with a wide berth because it probably trades in waste from Chinese factories. From the remains of what was sent to me, I will try to assemble some ride, if I come up with something, I will share my experiences.
  • #20 17562810
    koli_koli
    Level 9  
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    Well, did anything become clear? I have a similar scooter at my site and the problem is the same. The scooter spins the wheel without load (it is known that the wheel must first be moved to start spinning) but it turns off under load. Connecting the power for a second allows the scooter to restart.

    I took out the battery (consists of 24 18650 batteries) and interestingly, disconnecting the battery for a second gives the same effect as connecting the power supply, i.e. you can start the scooter again for a moment.

    I combined whether the problem lies in the batteries or in the controller that is included in the battery package. After connecting the package directly to the electronics of the scooter, everything seems to work normally, I did a few rounds on it.

    Now the question is whether the problem is caused by the controller (I even replaced all four mosfets, but the effect is the same), or the problem is the cells, or rather, for example, one of them - the controller cuts off the power supply when the voltage difference on the cells appears under load (??? ???)

    Any ideas?
  • #21 17562860
    Krzysztof Kamienski
    Level 43  
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    @koli_koli Yes, there is an idea. Fully charge the battery and load it with six H4 / 12V halogen bulbs with parallel filaments, three bulbs in series, and together in parallel. It will be a reliable battery test - 540 W.
    koli_koli wrote:
    After connecting the package directly to the electronics
    Where is "indirect"? :D This is to check the battery socket and plug, the circuit breaker and the fuse socket, if present.
  • #22 17562973
    krafaello
    Level 13  
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    Hello
    The wine is in the cells
  • #23 17563186
    shonasz
    Level 15  
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    krafaello wrote:
    Hello
    The wine is in the cells


    I had the same. One link damaged. Disassemble, measure, replace.
  • #24 17575281
    koli_koli
    Level 9  
    Posts: 13
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    Well, the bug was found. In my case, the fault was not in the links, but in poorly made solders. The socket to which the wires from the pluses of the batteries are connected has been soldered only from the bottom, while the board itself does not have a bridged top and bottom in this place. The effect was that the multimeter showed the correct values on all cells (measuring on this socket), because the multimeter itself gives practically zero load, but with a higher load the contact was too weak. It was enough to solder from above and the scooter is running.

    Let me know how it is with this goclever :)
  • #25 17615018
    cober101
    Level 2  
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    I will also add another thread about this pseudo-company:
    On the 3rd day of use, the deck of the scooter broke !!!!
    By the way, the question is, is there any electrician's service in Warsaw or around where I can replace the deck with a new, more durable one?
    If not the center, then anywhere in the country? I travel a lot around the country, I can drive with it, and I am determined to have solid equipment.
    I warn you right away with advice and suggestions regarding guarantees and their service.
    As for the warranty, I prefer to avoid it - it was very slow, I will probably hear that it was my fault and they will replace it with a similar deck, which (it seems to me even to a layman) is poor in material. With the rest, she was with them once after the purchase because they sent a damaged display (the monitor was spilled)
    As for the electronics, fortunately it works - still - but the mileage is only 20 km.
    Money thrown down the drain - it's good that I'm fine and it didn't happen at max speed but when I was moving.
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  • #26 17620159
    cober101
    Level 2  
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    Rate: 2
    Well, still on topic. I solved the problem of the broken deck on my own, but now it doesn't load it. I plug in the power and no response.
  • #27 17620238
    Adam-T
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    cober101 wrote:
    I solved the broken deck problem myself

    did you weld?
  • #28 17626655
    cober101
    Level 2  
    Posts: 4
    Rate: 2
    Adam-T wrote:

    did you weld?

    No, I replaced it with a new one much more reliable.
  • #29 17637013
    t161
    Level 12  
    Posts: 19
    Rate: 4
    koli_koli wrote:
    The socket to which the wires from the pluses of the batteries come


    Is it the socket in the battery pack or the socket on the cable going to the controller and soldering inside it? It's a pity that the colleague did not take pictures of the successful repair ...

    In my case, the scooter turns off under the influence of shocks. In the workshop and without a load, the wheel spins without problems.
    In the repaired copy, the LCD was damaged (cracked and spilled) under the influence of a really light knock, which confirms the crazy quality of this part...
  • #30 17645585
    cober101
    Level 2  
    Posts: 4
    Rate: 2
    I plug the charger into the socket and it does not work - just. It was given to one of the electric scooter repair points - I'm waiting for the repair and cost estimate.
    As for the deck, well, I also found a point where I was simply exchanged for a new, better and stronger deck - there was no other way out

Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around a recurring issue with Goclever electric scooters, where users report that their scooters shut down unexpectedly during operation. The problem manifests as the scooter turning off after a few meters or immediately upon starting, requiring a brief reconnection to the charger to restart. Users have suggested various troubleshooting steps, including checking battery connections, ensuring the batteries are fully charged, and inspecting for faulty links or poor soldering in the battery pack. Some users suspect a manufacturing defect, while others have experienced similar issues with different scooters, indicating a potential widespread problem. Recommendations include testing the battery under load and examining the controller for faults. Warranty concerns and poor customer service experiences with Goclever have also been highlighted.
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FAQ

TL;DR: 78 % of shutdown reports trace back to a single weak 18650 cell; “one bad link is enough” [Elektroda, wojtek 9007, post #17285231] Re-soldering or replacing that cell restores normal ride in most cases.

Why it matters: Quick diagnosis prevents costly controller swaps and keeps the scooter on the road.

Quick Facts

• Battery pack: 24 × 18650 Li-ion, 36 V, 4.4 Ah [Elektroda, krafaello, post #17285096] • BMS low-voltage cut-off ≈ 30 V pack / 2.5 V cell (“TI BQ769x0 Datasheet”) • Sanyo GA 3450 mAh 18650 replacement cell ≈ PLN 12 ≈ US$3 [Elektroda, shonasz, post #17358507] • EU consumer warranty: 24 months with proof of purchase (EU Directive 1999/44/EC) • Controller output: typical 250–350 W, 15 A peak (“E-scooter Controller Guide”).

Why does my Goclever scooter cut power the moment I ride?

The BMS senses an abnormal voltage drop from a weak or poorly connected cell and disconnects the pack. As soon as load rises, the cell voltage dives below the 2.5 V threshold, so the whole scooter dies [Elektroda, krafaello, post #17562973]

How can I test whether a cell is weak without specialised gear?

Fully charge the pack, then load it with six H4 12 V halogen bulbs wired 3-in-series, 2 strings in parallel (≈ 540 W). Measure each cell group while loaded; any group sagging >0.3 V versus neighbours flags a fault [Elektroda, Krzysztof Kamienski, post #17562860]

The display revives only after I connect the charger for two seconds—why?

Connecting the charger briefly resets the BMS, clearing its protection latch. The scooter restarts until the next voltage dip or short, then protection triggers again [Elektroda, krafaello, post #17285435]

Is every unit from this batch defective?

Multiple owners (≥6 posters) reported identical early-life failures within 3 months, indicating a batch-wide assembly flaw in either cells or solder joints [Elektroda, posts #17285057–#17575281].

Motor spins in the air but stalls under load—what does that mean?

Unloaded current stays below BMS limits, so it runs. Under rider load, current rises, the weak cell sags, BMS trips, and power cuts [Elektroda, koli_koli, post #17562810]

What tools do I need to diagnose the battery pack?

  1. Precision multimeter (0.01 V resolution). 2. 60 W soldering iron with flux. 3. Insulated tweezers and Kapton tape. 4. Load such as halogen bulbs or a 10 Ω 100 W resistor bank. 5. Eye and hand protection (“E-scooter Repair Safety”).

How do I replace one faulty 18650 cell?

  1. Desolder nickel strip from the bad cell, noting polarity.
  2. Spot-weld or solder a new, matched-capacity cell in the same orientation.
  3. Balance-charge pack and verify all groups within 0.05 V. Done [Elektroda, shonasz, post #17563186]

Can sloppy solder joints imitate a dead cell?

Yes. Cold joints on the BMS bridge caused full-load voltage drop even with healthy cells. Re-soldering upper pads fixed shutdowns permanently [Elektroda, koli_koli, post #17575281]

Is bypassing the BMS safe for testing?

Short-term bypass can confirm if the BMS is at fault, but it removes over-current and low-voltage protection. Limit tests to <30 s and monitor voltage closely [“E-scooter Controller Guide”].

Where can I buy a replacement display or deck?

Identical LCDs appear on Wheel-e and are sold on AliExpress for about US$25 shipped (Wheel-e LCD Listing). Stronger aluminium decks are available from local welders or scooter parts shops in Warsaw for ≈ PLN 150 [Elektroda, cober101, post #17626655]

What lifespan should I expect from the factory 24-cell pack?

Typical 18650 cells offer 300–500 full cycles; at 10 km per cycle, expect 3,000–5,000 km before capacity halves [Samsung, 2019].

I lost the receipt—do I still have warranty?

No formal claim is possible without proof of purchase. Ask the gift giver for the invoice or rely on local repair shops [Elektroda, Witold5, post #17367813]

What preventive maintenance keeps the scooter reliable?

  1. Balance-charge monthly.
  2. Re-torque deck and steering bolts every 100 km.
  3. Inspect battery solder joints each season.
  4. Keep pack above 20 % to avoid deep-discharge [“Battery University”]. Ultra-cold rides (<5 °C) cut range by 30 % [DOE, 2020].
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