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C5 Help => C5 Support => Topic started by: dave in hull on 19, April, 2012 - 18:29:05

Title: pod
Post by: dave in hull on 19, April, 2012 - 18:29:05

Unlucky or wot got two c5s with the same problem battery full then level gos down then you turn it off and back on and full again then again and again

Title: Re: pod
Post by: PLOD11 on 19, April, 2012 - 18:41:40

 I would say this is problem on the control board.

Title: Re: pod
Post by: Karl on 19, April, 2012 - 19:23:47

a faulty control box is possible ...assuming you're using the same battery are you sure the battery is not kaput ?


I'd have the battery properly load tested to check its not duff , or at least try an alternative battery to rule it out .

Failing that a break in the small brown wire can also cause similar symptoms .

Title: Re: pod
Post by: radiomarty on 19, April, 2012 - 19:26:40

Can you give us a bit more detail - are the battery levels dropping rapidly ?. Surprisingly it is normal for the pod to reset to a full battery condition when you turn it off and on - it then starts to decline depending on your battery - Is the battery in good condition ? have you another to try ? - basically the turning off and on and finding a fully charge condition is not a fault this is normal - the concern is how fast it is declining in relationship to the condition of the battery - hope that makes sense. 

Title: Re: pod
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 19, April, 2012 - 19:59:19

I have had the same problem a few times  and the problem was the ULA chip in the pod ... But as others have said it needs to be checked out and the quickest way is to use another pod (That is if you have a spare .....)
bye Chas

Title: Re: pod
Post by: PLOD11 on 19, April, 2012 - 20:50:46

I have had exactly the same problem, in my case i changed the ztx transistor and the ic, that seemed to cure it.

If you have one of Chas kits, there should have been a link wire for inside the control box.

Bring them along to Santa pod, we will sort it for you  8)

John

Title: Re: pod
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 19, April, 2012 - 22:25:15

Hi there Dave if the link wire is not there sorry I will post you one in the morning... bye Chas .all I want is your address ...please email me it .....Chas

Title: Re: pod
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 20, April, 2012 - 18:24:47

Ok thanks just posted the small cable ..Also photo's on how to connect it up .. bye Chas

Title: Re: pod
Post by: MikeDX on 20, April, 2012 - 19:54:11

I have this same 'rapid battery level drop' problem on my 'Dave' C5

It isnt the battery (have three, one of which is brand new)

Title: Re: pod
Post by: radiomarty on 20, April, 2012 - 19:56:24

Have you swapped Pods yet bud ?

Title: Re: pod
Post by: Lancealot on 20, April, 2012 - 20:14:58

Its the red 10 core cable and it will be the connector to the POD connector. Check for corrosion. I have the same issue have to turn / remove battery and it works for a few seconds and loose 1 or 2 LED. Battery full charged. Wiggle the connector at the back and LEDs work again.

Hope it helps

Lance

Title: Re: pod
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 21, April, 2012 - 14:00:01

Hi there Dave thats great but in some cases it will make no difference ..I do now of two C5s running for over two years without the small wire ...But I hope it will cure yours ...Regarding the 10 red wire connector  I do have a spare one that you could use to test the pod with ..
Just let me know ....bye Chas

Title: Re: pod
Post by: Karl on 21, April, 2012 - 16:54:28

Quote from: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on  19, April, 2012  - 19:59:19

I have had the same problem a few times  and the problem was the ULA chip in the pod ... But as others have said it needs to be checked out and the quickest way is to use another pod (That is if you have a spare .....)
bye Chas

I was getting a c5 ready for tomorrow's Crawely run and had this exact fault crop up ! After exchanging several components it was traced to a faulty pod same as Chas mentions here.