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Eileen Walls Posted on Jul 23, 2012
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The treadmill goes to full speed as soon as you power up the treadmill

When I put the key in it speeds up immediatle. I have tried to stop it by pressing the conolse stop button or the speed button but neither work . The only way to stop it is to pull the key out.

  • Techmotionusa.com
    Techmotionusa.com Jan 31, 2019

    You looking at a bad controller. This controls the motor speed so replace it and you're good to go 877-805-1040 www.techmotionusa.com

  • Judi Croker
    Judi Croker Mar 10, 2019

    I just got an I walk and it does this ...it wont even stop when safty key is out ? I was on it going slow and it clicked and all of a sudden went fast ..really fast ..threw me off ... safty key came out ..it didn't stop ..could only stop it by the main switch ..

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  • Posted on Jul 24, 2012
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Run the software calibration for diagnose, troubleshooting, and fix it.

God bless you

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  • Posted on May 01, 2010

SOURCE: I have a model 297980

You have to put the safety key in if you want to select speed/incline or predefined programs.
It starts and runs at full speed on that occasion because it's part of the maintenance process, that lubricates the inner rollers so that it will continue to work perfectly for as long as possible.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 05, 2009

SOURCE: there's power but the machine itself won't work.

Hi, check if it is possible: main fuse in electronic board, normally all the board has a small relay, so when treadmill is on 4 or 5 seconds relay sounds with a click, if you press start and treadmill doesn´t move could be a problem with PMW circuit, MOSFET, Diode, diode zener and small transistors.

Best regards.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 31, 2009

SOURCE: Proform 730i powers on but will not move when I input speed.

I have the same treadmill with the same problem statement. Here is how I fixed it:....Open the lower shroud that covers the motor. You must remove 4 or 5 screws. Taped to the inside of the shroud should be a document with a calibration procedure on one side and electrical specifications on the other. It will tell you how to run the calibrations. You need to hold the stop button and the + speed button as you insert the safety key. This will put you into calibration mode. My treadmill started working again after I ran the incline calibration routine. Hope this helps.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 01, 2009

SOURCE: i turn my treadmill on and it immediately goes full speed

That sounds like a motor control that is shorted out,the only thing you can do is replace the motor control.When replacing the controller follow the instructions to calibrate it to the console.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 16, 2009

SOURCE: NordicTrack Z7xi treadmill console buttons not working

Hello there. It sounds as if you may have a button stuck on your console. Thus not allowing any other buttons to be pushed. (i.e. the 4 beeps). This is usually caused by the i-fit buttons (silver buttons on the front). If the machine is only 4 months old you should still be under warranty (1 year) I believe. This problem in most instances requires the console be replaced. You can contact nordictrack through iconservice.com or by using the number on the fron of your users manual.
Good Luck! Tim

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Pro form sport 1000 treadmill goes full speed on power up

Typically when this occurs, it is an indication of a short circuit in the motor controller board. To test to make sure the problem is in the board


1) Unplug the treadmill from the wall.

2) Remove the motor hood.

3) Unplug the speed wires from the board. On many boards, you will have 2 to 3 wires that control speed and many are labeled H, W, and L. If you cannot find the speed wires, do not guess, contact us with your make and model number and we will try to help you with the wiring.

4) Return the treadmill to a usable position once the speed wires are disconnected and plug the treadmill back in.

5) If the treadmill begins to run at full speed, the motor control has failed and requires replacement.

6) If the treadmill does not run at full speed you could have a speed input problem, wiring problem, or another short circuit.

For any further troubleshooting questions please do not hesitate to contact us, our number is 888-713-2880 or check out our Tech Support Center online

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My treadmill runs for 9 secons and stops and shows E1

Ok. So the first thing to try is to calibrate the speed.
You do this by doing the following:
  • With the SAFETY KEY in place, hold the ELEVATION UP and SPEED DOWN buttons for five seconds. The console will beep twice, "ENG0" will appear in the Distance window, and a number will appear in the Elevation window.
  • Press SELECT until "ENG3" appears; this is for Auto-Calibration.
  • Press START to Auto-Calibrate.
  • The treadmill will calibrate minimum and maximum speed, and minimum and maximum elevation. When Auto-Calibration is complete, the treadmill will reset to User's start screen. This process takes three to five minutes.
Make sure there are no errors. . .and that the speed goes from super slow to super fast and then stops. . .. if it stays slow. . or stays fast. .or error code appears during calibration, there is a problem.
If after a good calibration sequence, if it still does the stopping and E-1 after 10 seconds. ., then you need to (Power off and disconnect treadmill). . .then unplug the speed sensor from the lower power board, blow into the connector on the wire, and add a little contact cleaner spray to the connector on the board.
Recap: If it actually runs. . .but stops after a few seconds. . but the calibration runs and passes fine. .. .more than likely it is a speed sensor misread or a faulty speed sensor.
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Jazfit Running Machine

reset the machine, follow this steps and fix it. God bless you
However RUN the software calibration for easy diagnostic goes under the HOOD motor and follow the steps.

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Unplug the treadmill. Locate the console key and place the safety or reset key into the treadmill console. Replace any parts that need replacing, or is large enough to trigger with a pencil eraser or Q-tip. Plug the treadmill plug back into the wall. Use the Q-tip to press the reset button. It may be necessary to hold the reset button down for a few seconds. "CL11" will appear in the display of the treadmill.

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Press the reset button one more time with the Q-tip. "CL21" should appear on the screen. Press the enter key. The display will change again and show "CL22." Keep pressing the enter key until the numbers cycle through to the number "CL26." Press enter one more time. The letter E should appear on the display screen.
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Press enter twice more. The letters "SS" should appear on the screen. When this happens, press the start/stop key. Making sure to keep well away from the tread, press enter to start the treadmill. The treadmill will start on its own. The treadmill will stop on its own after a few seconds. When it stops, press the power key two times. Remove the safety key and put in a safe place. Your treadmill is reset.move on to the next step.
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Locate the reset switch on the underside of the treadmill console. Usually the button
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1) Run the software calibration for easy diagnose, troubleshooting, and fix it.
2) You must adjut the speed sensor, clean and tight the wire connector.
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My powertrek treadmill when switched on goes straight to full speed & will go at this speed only

Typically when this occurs, it is an indication of a short circuit in the motor controller. Please follow the following steps to solve the problem:

First Test
1)Unplug the treadmill from the wall.
2)Remove the motor hood.
3)Unplug the speed wires from the controller. On many controllers, you will have 2 to 3 wires that control speed and many are labeled H, W, and L. If you cannot find the speed wires, do not guess, contact us with your make and model number and we will try to help you with the wiring.
4)Return the treadmill to a usable position once the speed wires are disconnected and plug the treadmill back in.
5)If the treadmill begins to run at full speed, the motor control has failed and requires replacement.
6)If the treadmill does not run at full speed you could have a speed input problem, wiring problem, or another short circuit.

Second Test
1)Unplug your treadmill from the wall.
2)Remove the motor hood.
3)Check and see if your controller has three speed wires labeled H, W, and L or a unified wiring harness labeled H, W, and L from the console. If not, you have a digital controller and full speed upon power up is always a failed controller. No need for further testing...you need to replace the controller.
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My Proform XP 650e Treadmill starts and suddenly stops. The belt turns real fast then it suddenly shuts down like the power was turned off.

This condition is when the treadmill goes to full speed as soon as you power up the treadmill. Typically when this occurs, it is an indication of a short circuit in the motor controller.
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Just bought from store press reset button it lights up but does not display after or start

Make sure the safety key is inserted this engages the power up sequence for the unit to start operating. Also as a simple test try to get the unit into calibration mode by pressing the stop and speed up buttons at the same time while inserting the safety key Press the Stop key one time. The Time window should read EP:2P. Some newer models may also say FP, Pass, or the like. This means that it passes the EPROM test. Press either incline key and the incline will calibrate automatically. BE CAREFUL, THE TREADMILL WILL RUN AT FULL SPEED IN THIS NEXT MODE! DO NOT STAND ON THE WALKING BELT. Press the Speed Up key and hold it down until 85 is shown in the Distance window (some models may show the 85 number in another window). After completing calibration of the speed, press the Speed Down key. The treadmill will automatically return to 0 MPH. Please allow the unit to stop completely before continuing. Press the Stop key once and remove the safety key.
If either attempts fail then call the store where you purchased the treadmill, either have them send a service tech out or exchange theunit.
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Seems to be stuck in a programcan't change speeds won't incline.have reset numerous times with no luck.

Unplug unit remove motor shroud then start calibration procedure.
Press the Stop and the Speed Up keys down while inserting the safety key. If you cannot get into calibration then upper console needs to be replaced.
Press the Stop key one time. The Time window should read EP:2P. Some newer models may also say FP, Pass, or the like. This means that it passes the EPROM test. At this point if it show 2F FF or Fail then upper console needs to be replaced.
Press either incline key and the incline will calibrate automatically
BE CAREFUL, THE TREADMILL WILL RUN AT FULL SPEED IN THIS NEXT MODE! DO NOT STAND ON WALKING BELT.
Press the Speed Up key and hold it down until 85 is shown in the Distance window (some models may show the 85 number in another window).
If the top speed of the treadmill does not match the displayed speed on the computer console, adjust the max speed potentiometer (pot) on the motor control board. This is the board that the red and black motor wires connect directly into in the motor area. The Max Speed pot is clearly labeled.
The max speed potentiometer is a small square with a mobile center and is located in one corner of the board and is labeled MAX SPD. It is near the harness that carries the speed signal labeled H,W,L. Using a small insulated screwdriver adjust this potentiometer clockwise to speed up and counter-clockwise to slow down the max speed of the treadmill. A tiny turn of this potentiometer will make a big difference in speed so be careful when making adjustments.
It is not important to get the speed set exactly at the max speed of the treadmill but do make sure to get the speed within .2 MPH of the max speed of the treadmill. For instance if the max speed of the treadmill is 10 MPH, make sure to have the speed set between 9.8 MPH and 10.2 MPH. Some models have a 12 MPH top speed, so please check your manual if you aren’t sure.
After completing calibration of the speed, press the Speed Down key. The treadmill will automatically return to 0 MPH. Please allow the unit to stop completely before continuing.
Press the Stop key once and remove the safety key.
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This condition is when the treadmill goes to full speed as soon as you power up the treadmill.

Typically when this occurs, it is an indication of a short circuit in the motor controller. Be sure to test the motor for a short-to-ground condition. If a motor shorts completely, it can cause a controller to short circuit and have a runaway condition like this. Be sure to test the other electrical part to confirm they do not have a short-to-ground condition.

Even if your treadmill runs away only one time and then returns to normal operation, we suggest replacing the motor control immediately because it is a dangerous proposition when this malfunction occurs and has been show to have quick recurrence with the same controller.
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