should the computer fail, is there a way to manually adjust the resistance?? Or would you be out of luck until you had the computer fixed?
1497224
I think you'd be out of luck until you had the computer fixed. It is pretty sturdy and fits onto the bar pretty well. Unless you rip it off, I don't know why it would stop working.
148660
I would solder it back on. Any computer repair service probably has the right equipment (a solder iron) and could do it in a couple of minutes.
274032
The "resistance setting" is technically infinitely variable ie As you adjust the Adjustment Screw it increases or decreases the amount of squeeze that the resistance break applies to the rotary shaft of the pedals. As such, the longer you use it, the hotter it gets due to friction. As you use it,you may have to loosen the Adj. screw to maintain the same resistance (as dictated by my husband *grin*)
1642733
As I read through the comments and complaints I see that all the problems could be cured by an adequate pull down resistor. Perhaps the manufacturer could specify an appropriate resistor and installation?.
765856
Thanks for the heads up. That was actually the first thing I saw before I started calling tech support. That didn't work for me. It may work for you, though. I'll post on here to let you know if I have any luck with the tech swapping out my mainboard next week.
1676478
Did you check the the small transformer, its cord/jack, and/or the jack receiver on the elliptical? I had the same problem and mine was due to someone stepping on the cord and breaking the wires lose inside the jack. I had to go to Radio Shack and buy a new jack. I soldered in on and everything works now. You probably could take the whole transformer to Radio Shack to see if it is OK and/or buy a new one. Without power to the display there is no way to set the resistance. You will basically just be free-wheeling.
120993
It is not. I've had one previous that was similar to this fail but it failed mechanically (possibly from overheat/overcurrent).
18747
It would depend, when did you buy it? what caused it to fail? i would recomend calling the manufacturer.
1229436
Need to know more. Did it break off? or is it lodged in the computer? Is the pin still usable but the wire is broke? Could you be a little more specific? Maybe even upload a pic? Depending on how badly damaged the pin is you might be able to either get a new one from the tech division of Asus (or perhaps repair/solder the old/damaged one.) Go to their home page and try sending them an email. Good luck.
1558348
I was still trying to decide what to do, and whether or not to call customer service and order a new computer (based on what people were saying online) when I thought, "let me check the batteries first." Sure enough, they were very low voltage - enough to run the LCD display, but not enough to change resistance apparently. I put new batteries in and the problem has gone away. Try that first, before calling customer service or ordering a new computer.
304179
I have an Exerpeutic recumbent bike with motorized magnetic settings. And I wish I didn't. The mechanism is fubar'd, they are telling me to ship the entire bike back (100 lbs) at my expense, so the warranty is essentially useless. Instead, I have removed the covers and use a wrench to manually turn a cable nut to change the resistance. I wish I had bought something with a simple, manual dial like the MagneTrainer (which is what brought me to this web page where I read your question).
1128770
Mine works great. I tried to recreate your problem but mine did not fail. Good luck.
1876670
Fortunately for me (I guess) mine failed on the very first use so I returned it for a refund. I would try returning it to Amazon and hope they will refund your money. I think, though, it is beyond their normal refund time.
268923
You need to learn how to use a voltage/ continuity multi testor and trace it down. It is pretty tough teaching electronic trouble shooting by text over the computer. If you don't understand , send it back to Humminbird.
353963
Just my opinion, and I am not an expert, but I would guess it would be pretty dangerous to do that, especially if you think there's any chance the circuitry is damaged. If it was a defect, I would contact the manufacturer, but if you made attempts to modify it, you're probably on your own and should buy a new one.
917945
I would send it back as faulty. I have never had a problem with my machine.
1445569
I use mine very infrequently (once per mo.?). 5 mos. old and it will not melt solder so I'm online looking for a manual or video for the procedure of recalibrating it...no luck yet but I just started my search. *Update: Okay, it's not anything to do with calibration (I found nothing in the mini-manual...LOL...good gravy). It's not certain yet but another iron may need to be purchased to fix this one....uggghhhh....Does anyone have any good reviews for another iron of medium to high wattage for motherboard work?