Magic Pie 2 not working, sounds like motor is trying to turn but then doesn't

[Bikemad]

It should be possible to reattach the nipple, assuming it has just come unscrewed.

The Nipple will be in the hollow deep "V" section of the rim, but you will have to remove the tyre, inner tube and the rubber lining strip from the rim before the loose nipple can be shaken out of one of the holes in the rim.

Check out this post for more details.

Alan
 

[Thomas K]

Hi guys,

i got the same problem with a mp3 external controller.
the strangest thing happend now I was riding when suddenly the motor stoped working and it seemd like the motor wants to turn backwards.
now I switched the blue and green wire on the controller ( I read about it somewhere) and it works fine again.
anyone knows how this can be?

greetz,
Deffie

[Bikemad]

I wonder if the red buttoned switch on the throttle control is connected to the reverse function and you have accidentally knocked it on without realising.

Alan
 

[Thomas K]

Hi Alan,

that could be true if I was using a throttle.
I am using the PAS system, only power when I pedal.
but nevertheless still very strange.

[Bikemad]

Check to see if there is a loose wire coming from the reverse connector on the controller which has somehow touched against a ground connection, as this may cause a similar problem.

Make sure that any loose unused wires (and connectors) are properly insulated or taped up so they cannot touch together etc.

Alan
 

[Thomas K]

Thanks for your reply Alan, I will check everything tomorrow first thing.
I suppose the controller can get damaged when driving like this?

best regards,
deffie

[Thomas K]

ok, n ow I have checked everything. the wires are all soldered with isolation but the thing wont work at all now.
i was wondering if the controller could be the issue?
i cab however still program the controller, but when I trie to use it, I always get the strange throteling  however the (regen)brake works well.
any suggestions?
want to buy my bike for example.
i really want to get rid of it now....
had it for  about a half year and nothing but trouble. 2 broken controllers and now this.... 
 

[Thomas K]

my pie is totally dead, not a single signal or response.
so frustrated now.

i'm selling the lot, although its broken.
could someone please tell me what price I should get for the wheel?
or if someone needs parts etc....