Topic: powered up but wont go - pod lights up okay, clicking noise when go pressed

[Karl]

Sounds like the problem is with the brushes so removing the motor to investigate further would seem the best option.

You are correct in that to remove the armature the gearbox has to come off.

This is the guide to gearbox removal ;
http://c5alive.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,1217.msg9622.html#msg9622

..and this is for the motor assembly ;
http://c5alive.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,368.msg2476.html#msg2476

These guides assume you have already removed the motor from the c5 ie rear wheel, drive belt and cogs out the way and motor leads disconnected from the control box.

[C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER]

Hi there if you like you can give me a ring  not sure where you live but if you want I can be contacted on 01159306030 Bye Chas

[mlasham]

All going good now.

I took the motor into a local electric motor service shop and they were able to fix it.
The brushes were stuck and also it needed cleaning.

Cost me $70 to repair.

[C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER]

Well done great job ..Bye  for now Chas

[kamilb1998]

Great news!