Internal Power Cable Failure, Levo 2019

[Zimmerframe]

How many versions of cable is there. I got new one January 20 for my 19 expert the old one had crack in it. New one i got was flat instead of round. Now im told i need a new cable as its the old version which lets in water.

Was it supposed to be flat or had it been crushed ?

I thought there was the old one (which was prone failure) and the new one S206800004. Then there's the new new one for 2022 bikes, but that's completely different.

There's also the S176800002 for 1.2 and 1.3 motored bikes, but you're a 2.1 guy so not applicable.

 

[neils]

How many versions of cable is there. I got new one January 20 for my 19 expert the old one had crack in it. New one i got was flat instead of round. Now im told i need a new cable as its the old version which lets in water.

I'd speak to Chris at Berkshire Cycles for an honest and up to date answer.

 

[Binhill1]

Was it supposed to be flat or had it been crushed ?

I thought there was the old one (which was prone failure) and the new one S206800004. Then there's the new new one for 2022 bikes, but that's completely different.

There's also the S176800002 for 1.2 and 1.3 motored bikes, but you're a 2.1 guy so not applicable.

It was flat when it came been ok actually. Washed last week and having to unplug and plug in to get it to start then away it goes. Leave it an hour same again.Its back with dealer for frame issue and he said its old style cable i need a new one. Just wondering . Still miles too long the cable or am i missing something

 

[Binhill1]

I'd speak to Chris at Berkshire Cycles for an honest and up to date answer.

Its with them now .

 

[neils]

Its with them now .

Problem will be solved very quickly then!

 

[Binhill1]

Problem will be solved very quickly then!

Tell you later too good to be true unbelievable outcome.

 

[Zimmerframe]

But I already read it before you deleted it Thank god your cable was ok !

 

[Binhill1]

But I already read it before you deleted it Thank god your cable was ok !

Your quick not saying too much till it comes back to me.

 

[Mikerb]

regardless of your fix, for the benefit of others wondering a bout their battery to motor cable...............the V2 as fitted to 2019 and some 2020 bikes had a continuous fairly stiff black outer casing and there was one zip tie near the battery end whose purpose was only to prevent the cable being pulled out of the exit gap of the motor cover.
The replacement V3 cable has a significant portion of that stiff outer casing removed along its length, replaced with a flexible casing. In addition the outer casing is secured to the terminals at each end with small white zip ties. The problem with the V2 was that the outer casing was so stiff, the necessary bend in the cable to fit it into the space under the motor cover placed too much strain on the "D" shaped motor end terminal and tended to either break the connection between the casing and the terminal or crack open the terminal itself..........or both. Either way it could then allow water ingress to the cables inside the casing and/or short out the cables. The removal of part of the outer casing on the V3 coupled with far better sealing at both terminal end plugs eliminated those problems.

 

[RebornRider]

FWIW, my V2 cable split as Mikerb states, which led to the dead bike syndrome. I cleaned the cable thoroughly, then wrapped it with electrician's tape (not sure about the UK term) wound as tightly as I could make it. No more dead bike after a wash or a stream crossing.

 

[Mikerb]

FWIW, my V2 cable split as Mikerb states, which led to the dead bike syndrome. I cleaned the cable thoroughly, then wrapped it with electrician's tape (not sure about the UK term) wound as tightly as I could make it. No more dead bike after a wash or a stream crossing.

I replaced mine before it had a chance to cause problems. I kept my original cable and stripped off a section of the outer casing to create a more flexible cable. I cover the exposed wires with amalgamating tape plus a protective layer of insulating tape. I then used Aquasure to create good seals between the cable casing and the terminals at each end.

 

[Binhill1]

I replaced mine before it had a chance to cause problems. I kept my original cable and stripped off a section of the outer casing to create a more flexible cable. I cover the exposed wires with amalgamating tape plus a protective layer of insulating tape. I then used Aquasure to create good seals between the cable casing and the terminals at each end.

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So V3 still not the best . Aquasure you plug in the cable and smear outside. Cheers

 

[Mikerb]

So V3 still not the best . Aquasure you plug in the cable and smear outside. Cheers

to avoid any confusion the a bove is what I did to repair/improve the V2 cable which I keep as a spare. I have had the V3 cable installed without any additional mods to it for over 18 months and no issues.

 

[Binhill1]

I had V2 so obviously still problem with that hoping V3 is better

 

[salko]

I came across a new version of the motor-to-battery cable (is this v4 or v5 already?) for Gen2 Levos and Kenevos MY20-22, anyone already tried it? Latest now comes with a flat cable (just like on Gen3) and better cable-to-connector inlets, looks like issues with falling apart cable might be finally over, but as most of Gen2 Levos are now out or near the end of the warranty period, quite expensive replacement ... Did anyone get it as warranty replacement maybe?

LEVO FSR MY19/20/21 BATTERY MOTOR CABLE LATEST VERSION

LEVO FSR MY19/20/21 BATTERY MOTOR CABLE LATEST VERSION

webshop.bestbike.de

 

[Binhill1]

I came across a new version of the motor-to-battery cable (is this v4 or v5 already?) for Gen2 Levos and Kenevos MY20-22, anyone already tried it? Latest now comes with a flat cable (just like on Gen3) and better cable-to-connector inlets, looks like issues with falling apart cable might be finally over, but as most of Gen2 Levos are now out or near the end of the warranty period, quite expensive replacement ... Did anyone get it as warranty replacement maybe?

LEVO FSR MY19/20/21 BATTERY MOTOR CABLE LATEST VERSION

LEVO FSR MY19/20/21 BATTERY MOTOR CABLE LATEST VERSION

webshop.bestbike.de

My cable is flat I got it December 21 on warranty. Nothing wrong with it but bike was in for other stuff and they replaced it. Not sure which version it is but I have had no issues with it since fitted. It's the 2nd one replaced On warranty first one had a crack on the motor connection side .