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How to Diagnose a Motor Concern on an Evolve SkateboardUpdated 2 days ago

If your Evolve board’s motor isn’t performing right, it’s important to pinpoint the issue before replacing parts. This guide will help you diagnose motor concerns and isolate the problem.

📺 Watch the full tutorial here: How to Diagnose a Motor Concern on an Evolve Skateboard

Step-by-Step Diagnosis:

1. Identify the Issue

  • Is the motor not spinning?
  • Is it making unusual noises (grinding, clicking, or high-pitched whines)?
  • Is one motor weaker or less responsive than the other?

2. Swap the Motor Connections

  • Power off the board.
  • Disconnect the motor cables and swap them to the opposite outputs.
  • Lift the board (wheels off the ground) and test throttle input.

3. Assess the Results

  • If the same motor is still faulty, the issue is likely with the motor itself.
  • If the problem moves to the other motor, the motor controller could be the issue.
  • If the problem disappears, check for a loose connection and reassemble.

What’s Next?

🔹 Still having issues? Contact our tech support team with a description of the problem.
🔹 Need a replacement motor? Check out our service motors.
🔹 Want to replace the motor yourself? Follow this motor swap guide.

Diagnosing the issue first saves time and effort, so follow these steps to get back to riding ASAP. 🚀

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