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How to replace an old power wheels battery

Jun 9, 2017 10:11AM PDT

Please I've been wondering if I can replace power wheels battery with 6 volts that I have for my kid's electric car with a 12volt one since the old one doesn't have that much of battery life, I read this power wheels battery article ****www.on-line-today.com/power-wheels-battery/ and it seem I can't

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Why not put in the 6 Volt?
Jun 9, 2017 11:13AM PDT

You didn't share why.

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Short answer.....no
Jun 9, 2017 2:56PM PDT

If the motor was designed for 6 volts you can not install a 12 volt battery.

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It will go really fast
Jun 9, 2017 3:17PM PDT

and then it will burn out, and whever the battery is will liekly be quite hot.