Water ingress, won’t charge, blinks red

[Harryme123]

I got caught in heavy rain and ran fine.  Few days later, I went to charge and green light turns red and blinks.  Opened and water got in charge port into one battery pack corner.  I dried it out, still won’t charge.  Could it be the battery Bms or could it be something else?  Is there a charge port  Board that could be damaged?  Didn’t charge when I disconnected the wet battery’s pack.

[Harryme123]

Forgot, it’s my Begode EXN High Speed 

[Chriull]

21 minutes ago, Harryme123 said:

I dried it out, still won’t charge

Please be careful with the batteries - there have been several reports of serious malfunction after water ingress, including fire.

[Cerbera]

That battery pack needs to come out, and be taken back to a technician for proper tear-down / analysis / repair or replacement.

I wouldn't even trust it in the house any more until you get that done. Water in battery packs at any stage very very dangerous.

I am always getting caught out in rain with a Gotway - it's an occupational hazard over here. I can report that having an instantly deployable 15L elastic rimmed waterproof back-back cover can stop that water ingress in its tracks - I have mine in an outer side pocket of my backpack, where I can reach around and get it even when riding. It has saved my Master countless times.

Edited March 19, 2023 by Cerbera