Ninebot ESX Error Code 42: Difference between revisions

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Often it is the result of the two mounting screws coming loose or the bracket bending due to wear.
Often it is the result of the two mounting screws coming loose or the bracket bending due to wear.


Occasionally issues with the battery itself that are unsolved even after appropriate tightening and cleaning is done may cause this issue, but the fix and cause of that are currently unknown.
Another issue is corrosion or carbon deposits on the battery terminal.
 
Occasionally issues with the battery itself that are unsolved even after appropriate tightening and cleaning may cause this issue, but the fix and cause of that are currently unknown.


==Fix==
==Fix==
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Remove the external battery, taking care not to damage the screws as occasionally they are rather soft and can be easily damaged.
Remove the external battery, taking care not to damage the screws as occasionally they are rather soft and can be easily damaged.


Check the terminals, make sure that they aren't dark and coated in carbon deposits.
Check the terminals and make sure that they aren't dark and coated in carbon deposits.


[[File:Es4BadExternalBatteryTerminals.jpg|thumb|center|400px|If your terminals look like this where no metal is visible, you're in for a bad time.]]
[[File:Es4BadExternalBatteryTerminals.jpg|thumb|center|400px|If your terminals look like this where no metal is visible, you're in for a bad time.]]
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If there is any sign of a carbon deposit on the terminals, give them a shot of contact cleaner. You should be able to see a good amount of metal on the terminals.
If there is any sign of a carbon deposit on the terminals, give them a shot of contact cleaner. You should be able to see a good amount of metal on the terminals.


Check the bracket to ensure that it is not bent. If it is bent and you are unable to bend it back into shape, a new bracket can be purchased and may alleviate the issue.
Check the bracket to ensure that it is not bent. If it is bent and you cannot bend it back into shape, a new bracket can be purchased and may alleviate the issue.
 
[[File:NinebotESXBentBatteryBracket.jpg|thumb|center|400px|A bent bracket is not fully flush with the pole causing contact issues.]]


After that, make sure there exist at least 2 small washers on the three screws and 2 thicker washers on the two longer screws.
After that, make sure there exist at least 2 small washers on the three screws and 2 thicker washers on the two longer screws.
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