Thanks Folks. I felt that the speed sensor gap shouldn't prevent the battery from actually turning on in the frame, and my battery is very solid when mounted in the frame. It may be the wire connecting the computer to the motor. Does anyone know - should the battery power on whilst frame mounted...
Well, I knew it couldn't last.
I installed my brand new Shimano E8000 Steps motor onto my Vitus E-Sommet along with the new computer.
Had a spin 2 days ago and all seemed okay, motor may have cut out once.
Had another spin yesterday and the motor kept switching off repeatedly.
I was up to...
Bought on German site 4mybike.de for €€666.76 plus €50 postage.
BM-8016 battery holder from Team R2 Bike.com, also Germany for €70.67 plus €9.50 postage
BT-8010 Battery from Bike-Prof on ebay, also Germany for €524.95 plus €10 postage.
Total cost €1,331.88.
Well, I have officially given up. Just this week I bought a new Steps E-8000 motor, a new 504wh battery and a new battery frame cradle with connecting lead. There's no point in throwing out an entirely good full suspension emtb for the sake of the Steps e8000 system.
Now, my new question is...
Does anyone know of a reputable emtb mechanic who could diagnose my E8000 motor and battery. The latest report I have is that now there is no power coming from the battery, even though the power light is on.
Ah, I see. The PCE02 looks to be about €200, think that may be too extravagant for me for an item that will probably only be used once. I don't have any Shimano service centres near me here in South Donegal. This is just no fun at all.
Michael has opened the motor and checked all the connections, everything is clean and seems in order. Why is the bike not turning on?
Battery is putting out 36volts, and the signal wire is bringing 7.9 volts to the new handlebar computer. What are we missing here?