has anyone had this problem. motor stops working at times & gets hot (no heavy loads). when it cools, it works again for a random period of time.
1976805
Have had no issues like that - actually no issues at all with the unit. I'm sure you have already but I would make sure the cable didn't get off the spool, if it is bound up that could cause the problem. <edit> Appears I had the same general idea as previous poster.
1882170
No problem like this. But, check if the the cable to the far pulley has popped off the pulley and is binding between the pulley side and the metal bracket. I did have this occur when there was no load on cable. It could cause the motor to overload, if the binding is severe.
1434971
It might be. My motor still works. The orginal motor burnt out because the canister was full of leaves. You might want to check that everything is put back and working correctly. The motor might be working too hard.
1533380
I'm on my second motor, different part, after less than a year. When it DOES work, it works pretty well if you've got the right litter. But when it goes out, bah! It takes more than a week to get the new motor and then *I* have to spend my time replacing it - it seems like a pretty common issue. After a year, if the company thinks it's getting away with telling me to stuff it because they can't make a motor that works for more than a few months, they will have to find another chump to screw over. It's a tad ridiculous.
2219553
I had the same problem and found the controller was not connected well. The battery connections are not very user friendly either. I took the motor and connected directly to the battery and it worked. I then checked power out of controller when I forced a turn on, all worked fine. So, it knew it was a bad controller to motor connection. I kept on messing with the connector , controller to motor, and it finally started working. I am talking about the connection inside the hopper that connects motor to controller.
2198527
Sounds like the motor is defective. You should return the product to Amazon for a replacement.
864360
Wish I could help but have no clue. It sounds "electrical", possibly a loose wire or a short. Do you know someone (like a teenager) who has some technical skills and a few test devices? You could call a B&D service center and see if they would do anything despite the warranty time limit or just to get an idea of the cost of repairs. As a last resort, take the motor housing apart (carefully and with your procedural memory engaged) and check for clues (wires, connections, burn marks, fuse). Hopefully you will find something (and be able to reverse the taking-apart procedure). If not, well, it could be a lost cause. At least, if it were me, it would be. Let us know how it turns out. Larry.
226399
I have the variable speed model and i have never seen the motor get hot or even warm why do you ask ?
404213
Sounds like the window regulator is faulty but it very well could be the drive gear of the motor itself. I would remove the door panel and attempt to run the motor / window so you can see first hand what is going on with this motor / regulator. Be prepared to replace the window regulator and motor as a match set. This gives you the best chance to having a fully operational window for a long time!
1859884
Has not been a problem with mine. I would suggest that the metal heating(expanding) and contracting((cooling) with these cycles could be the reason. Still works great for us after several years of consistent use.
1881595
A friend of mine just had the same problem, he flew it, replaced battery with a fresh one, and nothing... Sorry to say this but his main rotor motor went bad...But if you're lucky the transmitter batteries may be low enough to give you a problem try replacing them...(Don't pay much attention to the bars for your transmitter batteries , it lies)
729767
I replaced mine with the same one that was on it. After sitting during the winter when I tried to use it the motor didn't want to come on. I took it apart and cleaned it and now it works like new. Try to clean motor first before ordering a new one.
2019363
If it started to run again after 10 minute or so then yes the vents on the top of the motor above the string could be clogged and causing the motor to overheat. If the trimmer just stopped working it could be a number of things. Switch/trigger, battery, wire shorted against the housing in the tube, etc.
904347
Sounds like something is hooked up backwards. No problem with that here while it was running, mine died after 2 months of use, motor burned up.
7970
Haven't had that issue so far, our machine is around 2 years old with no problems. I would contact the manufacturer.
862672
Does you fan work at all? Because if not then it is a fuse or the motor itself. This needs to be replaced when the fan only works on High and no other speeds. Typically, at least from my past experiences.
507235
No, The pump motor gets hot if you uses it several times in a row. It would overheat after a few minutes.
1250268
Mine is doing the same thing. But it does run strong for the few seconds it does run. Suspect the printed circuit board. It is a two speed motor, so if you tap the button a second time quickly before it turns off, it runs in the "low" mode.