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[Psycopyro]

Hello,

I suddently had the warning sequence for a faulty throttle (1 flash then 3), after research on the forum I saw that the magura is not reliable.
Before changing the throttle I want to be sure:

I cleaned the connector with contact spray

I checked the pot on magura, values are not very smooth and 0 value is quite high ~200 ohms. prolly faulty

I checked with a standard 5k pot. No more error on dash board, but nothing happened when I turn the pot.
(btw no error also when pot is at max when turn on the bike ?)

I performed a hardware reset before and after

I have exhausted my checks...

Zero S - 2014 - logs not available as I can't update througt app (contact dealer pop up)

[rgutt]

If Zero had shifted to the Sevcon controllers by 2014, your throttle probably has a set of mechanical contacts in addition to the pot. Nothing happened when you tested with the 5k pot because you have to close the FS1 switch (digital input 2 -- pin 30 -- on at least the later models) for the controller to accept the throttle input.

[Psycopyro]

I think this is the old model without switch built-in. This is the Magura throttle:

https://zeromanual.com/wiki/Unofficial_Service_Manual#Magura_Throttle

I have only 3 ways of investigation now:
- BMS didn't reset correctly and did not see the new component
- New pot have not the same behavior as the orginal one
- don't know... bad?

[Psycopyro]

What would be the chances to solve the problem with a new throttle kit ?

Seems not so easy to find...

[Richard230]

I wonder if Zero is going to become the Joe Lucas of the EV age. 

[Psycopyro]

Sorry, don't have the ref 

[Richard230]

Sorry, don't have the ref 

If you owned a British motorcycle from the 1930's to 1960's you would understand. They all had very unreliable electrical systems, most of which were produced by Lucas Electrics and were noted for their lighting systems failing at any time and especially at night.  Joseph Lucas was the founder of the company.

[Psycopyro]

I checked who that guy was, but no unfortunatly (or hopefully ?) I didn't own british motorcycles. I own very unreliable motorcycle, but it was because anti-theft alarm... such a bad thing, always battery down.

[Psycopyro]

btw, any idea around ?

[Psycopyro]

I charged the battery and redo the dummy pot. wiring, plugged it to the bike connector directly (not throught throttle plug) . For some reason bike came to life.
My Magura pot is ~200 ohms @0 position, so I think way too much to be considered as 0.

I ordered new throttle, it's now fixed !