Has anyone replaced the rechargeable battery pack? Mine no longer holds a charge. If so, did you purchase from the dealer, or is there another option?
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I have never replaced the battery pack. I have been using it regularly for 3 years with no issue yet. I do wait for a full discharge before I recharge fully. I am wondering how long you have had your trainer and how frequently you use it. . . .
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Bought my Field Trainers in November 2011, replaced both collar batteries January 2014.Bought them here: 150mAh Ni-MH Battery SportDog FR200, SD-400, SD-800Doesn't come as a "kit" as listed on the Sport Dog website. So, no little screw driver or rubber gasket with the battery... but if you've got a small screw driver and replace the battery carefully to not break the existing rubber gasket, you'll be good to go. Both replacement batteries have worked great for almost a year now. Haven't needed to replace the transmitter battery yet.Hope this helps. :-) Bought my Field Trainers in November 2011, replaced both collar batteries January 2014.Bought them here: 150mAh Ni-MH Battery SportDog FR200, SD-400, SD-800Doesn't come as a "kit" as listed on the Sport Dog website. So, no little screw driver or rubber gasket with the battery... but if you've got a small screw driver and replace the battery carefully to not break the existing rubber gasket, you'll be good to go. Both replacement batteries have worked great for almost a year now. Haven't needed to replace the... » Read More Bought my Field Trainers in November 2011, replaced both collar batteries January 2014.Bought them here: 150mAh Ni-MH Battery SportDog FR200, SD-400, SD-800Doesn't come as a "kit" as listed on the Sport Dog website. So, no little screw driver or rubber gasket with the battery... but if you've got a small screw driver and replace the battery carefully to not break the existing rubber gasket, you'll be good to go. Both replacement batteries have worked great for almost a year now. Haven't needed to replace the transmitter battery yet.Hope this helps. :-) « Show Less
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Ordered through Amazon. I think the first one lasted 2-3 years. I expanded the picture of the battery replacement to make sure the numbers matched with the original.
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If it won't take a charge then it is done for and your only option that I know of is to buy a new battery. No body is willing to install a new battery pack in the lithium ion batteries due to the risk of explosion.
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Yes, I am in the same boat as you are. There was a battery terminal missing on mine in the inside of the battery pack. Called the manufacturer they said take it up with the people you bought it from, and so I did. I'll be returning mine for a full refund. Lots of disappointed people on this one, I'd say. On Christmas, too. Good luck, ya'll. But I'd say yes, there probably was a whole shipment of these that were defective...
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the battery is not replaceable. make sure you refer to you're owners manual. mine had the same problem initially. its important to let it run dead a few times. it will explain everything further in manual.
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Let the kids run it all the way down then charge it again overnight. Gets a "memory" from partial charges. If no help, new batts are 55 dollars at your local "scooter" (as in HoverRound") store.Need a new batt every 2 years or so. And yes, you have to solder the terminals on the new battery.
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The battery pack is replaceable, as it plugs into the circuit board. In fact, one of the installation steps is to "plug in the battery". I don't know how commonly available it is but I'm sure it would be available from the manufacturer of the emergency light.
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The package states "self recharging battery", but nothing in the package insert indicates it is replaceable. There also does not appear to be an easy way to open the unit. Try to contact the manufacturer and let me know what you find out.
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I had the same problem, the battery does not hold the charge, I returned after trying to charge it for 48 hours
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Did you charge the battery for the length of time indicated in the instruction manual prior to use? The first time or two I used mine the battery ran down pretty fast. After recharging it, the battery definitely held a charge longer than it did initially. If it continues to not maintain the charge as long as you think it should, I would contact the manufacturer or return it.
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Yea, I noticed the same thing. I got a unit in September and a month later in October I had to replace the battery. I thought that perhaps the original unit sat on the shelf for a while and that the battery was bad. Unfortunately the weather turned for the worse since October so I have not used it since and I do not know how this next battery is going to hold up.
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Hi TonySnap.My battery is also refusing to charge!There should be a warranty on all products, I intend to return, this product as soon as I return to theUSA.
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Same problem here, my battery seems however not to charge at all. Did you find a solution/problem?thanks!
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First step is to take the battery to an automove shop or garage and see if the battery is still good (will hold a charge). If not, it has to be replaced. If the battery is good and should be accepting a charge, then your charging device is malfunctioning and needs to be replaced. Not sure if that helps or not.
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Mine was another brand,I can also tell you that the one I purchased is already dead,will not take a charge at all.Might want to look elsewhere.
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I have the exact same problem - Have been searching for a while - but no luck with a solution. I also tried to get a new charger for the car and was told they are not available. When I first began to use the unit, the battery worked fine, then I stored it for quite some time and thought that was the issue. But after having it plugged in constantly, all that happens is the charging light will blink periodically, but the unit WILL NOT function without the power cord regardless of how long it's been charged :(
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Swifferbattery.com has a replacement rechargeable battery! Great and only option out there.
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I bought the car in January- the battery was fully charged and I still haven't charged it at all! My kids don't drive it everyday but it does get used about 3 times per week for about 20 minutes at a time. I read that over charging the battery tends to cause problems so I've been waiting for it to run out before I recharge it. I'm totally shocked at how long it's lasted.