Gate Runs a Short Distance and Stops (Status flashing 3 times)

Gate Runs a Short Distance and Stops (Status flashing 3 times)

Possible causes: 

Battery low condition (Status flashing 3 times)

Old battery

Possible solutions: 

Check battery charger

Check that the charge voltage is 13.7V with no battery connected

Charge rate (Check recovery rate of charger)

Check duty cycle of system (battery capacity sufficient)

Check condition of battery leads and connectors




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