Sterling Sapphire scooter is beeping constantly with no keys in, the scooter is left outside and covered, beeping stops when you put the key in, and moves fine

2 Beeps -Motor disconnected
The motor has a bad connection. Check all the connections and leads between the motor and S-Drive. Check the position of the freewheel lever.

9 Beeps - Solenoid brake trip
The parking brakes have a bad connection. Check the parking brake and motor connections. Make sure all the system connections are secure.

When in doubt, read the manual :>D

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/165351/Sterling-Mobility-Scooter.html?page=36

..

hi well make sue it not in freewheel mode . if you can move the scooter move the lever then try again,

It could be moisture however , check the brushes in the motor ..making sure they move freely within the motor if not, you found the problem.

Regards
Rob

hi, water most likely got into the horn button... try and dry it out but be careful you don't melt it..

I have lost the key Anon, call a locksmith, they can make a replacement key, usually not that expensive.
"I hope this helped you out, if so let me know by pressing the helpful button. Check out some of my other posts if you need more tips and info."

There is no fluids in either brake on on these,there is two braking systems,both electronically operated .when stopping or slowing up power generated in motor is returned to the battery .this rapidly retards the motor dynamically braking the scooter,a fraction of a second after stopping the electric parking brake is applied by removing its 24volt supply,this is the click you hear when starting or after stopping the scooter.the only servicing reqd is to dust of the casing of the electromagnetic parking brake. do not dismantle it,or oil it.to test try to push scooter,if it moves easily when NOT in freewheel.replace it.

The Sterling Sapphire is not sold in the USA so, you may want to verify this information with a local technician however; 7 flashes or beeps is commonly a throttle issue. When the problem starts and you have been driving for awhile, ensure the throttle lever is in the stop position, turn off scooter, wait 10 seconds and turn scooter back on. If that does not clear your problem: There should be two set screws (very small) that you can tighten with an allen wrench on the throttle lever. Make sure those are tight.

If this is a continuous problem, you may need a new throttle potentiometer.

Hi 9 beeps .is a solenoid brake trip fault ( CHECK PARKING BRAKE for BAD connections on motor & check all wiring connections.cheers

okay there sounds like there either water somewhere or condensation ?

place the whole scooter in a warm room next to a radiator, not too close but close enough so it gets the warmth leave it like this to dry out, this has worked for me, water causing a short either under the tiller panel or where the controller is situated.


regards

When I turn my sterling little gem mobility scooter on it beeps even when I go forward or backwards why??

Larry,

Many scooters use a special charger that will not overcharge the batteries. Your best bet is to run a long extension cord to wherever you are safely storing you scooter and use the on-board charger. Be sure to charge your batteries often, since they last a lot longer if you do not run them down too far.