One of the reviews mentioned this power wheel doesn't turn. Is that accurate??
1150843
No, it turns it just doesn't reverse you can only go forward and you are able to turn the steering wheel.
1150844
It does turn, but not quickly. It needs a lot of space to make a complete turn, there isn't enough inside of a house for it to turn but outside in a driveway or street it should be fine.
1150845
It turns, however the turning radius is not much. I think it's a good stepping stone toward getting a battery operated car. If your child already has the motor skills to turn while driving, I would just go for a battery operated car.
1575191
yes it goes right and left and up and down does not turn, Worked very nice for me
795304
Just received mine, and it snapped together and turns easily.Make sure yours is fully snapped down - if the end isn't all the way out, it will create friction rather than allow the rotating section to turn.
1794422
I have and it's bugging me. Took the thing apart to check the cables, etc. Everything seems fine. I've been trying to find out about the magnet that belongs on the flywheel. I can't find any? Wondering if it dislodged when it was moved and now the sensor does not register that the wheel is in motion so the bike computer idles out?
124705
Nope - it is ratcheting when you rotate backwards, but the wheel wouldn't rotate backward. Only forward ride.
439035
Hmmm not sure, I will try mine when I get home! Have not had an issue, mine was the wheel coming off!!
2282123
Sounds like it may be defective. When I tightened the screw when it needed to be, it didn't spin and just tightened properly. I suggest sending the one you have back and getting another one.
1389985
I've had a little trouble with it. It seems like the front wheel just doesn't swivel like it's supposed to.
537395
start by installing the thrustmaster program off their website if things still act up after trying by resetting things on the wheel and the pc you might have a bad wheel like I did.
548718
You have to spin it yourself. It's a basic banding wheel. While mine needed a bit of grease, otherwise, it spins very smoothly and very evenly.
1814745
The scroll wheel isn't smooth. So it doesn't keep rolling after you have spun it. I'm pretty sure it's regular.
1481078
The drive spins down if not used for a while. Both the drive and the power adapter feel cool. According to my Kill-A-Watt the drive draws 3 watts when idle and about 10 W when spinning/seeking. It's too bad the idle power isn't closer to zero -- I may have to start unplugging.
680166
It is normal to have a little increased resistance compared to a normal wheel. You should still be able to ride it, but it will feel very slow. If the wheel doesn't turn at all, then it is either defective or installed wrong.
720771
The one I purchased worked when I purchased it and it is still working. I agree with the other answers. It probably got turned on by accident. This is a great toy and well be worth contacting the seller to have the opportunity to make it right.
1937499
No. My wheel still works fine. I have had mine for a few months with continuous use.
1300912
Mine didnt work at all , i didn't check it when i got it. I could almost hold it from spining with my hands
1550729
Yep, it just starts spinning as soon as there's power! Make sure the cover's on and turned clockwise so the slots and tabs lock in to place! It shouldn't start grinding away until the cover is sealed.