Billsectere

Creeping down our steep driveway after a 3 mile hilly run. Using the engine to help break. I'm in 4WD and Low "gear" mode. Suddenly there is a "release" type pop and the engine is no longer breaking as sometimes happens over a certain speed. No problem I apply more breaks and come to a rest down the hill. BUT this time the "back up" alarm is beeping and now the engine is just dead. Error code was initially 54C 2 but after resting overnight it now says 54C 3. As soon as the key turns on I get the alarm and nothing from the motor. It does look like the flashing engine thing shows a square box in the middle front is flashing. I have tried to find those codes but no luck yet. I wouldnt know what to do with them anyway. Any insights appreciated.--Bill

Im sorry that was a typo. I meant 15 amp, outlet. The problem is I cant find a 20 amp rated cable that has a standard 3 prong plug. It seems 20 amp cables all have the tee type plug.

Does the charging outlet at the house have to be 20 amps ? I have a regular 15 amp outlet witch is outdoor rated and grounded (GFI) 3 prong plug. I see they call for a 20 amp extension cord no longer than 25 feet. . But these rated at 20 amp all have the "tee' plug where one prong is horizontal. Of course thay are meant for 20 amp outlets. On my 15 amp outlet, I can only use the 3 prong plug and the heaviest duty they go up to is 15 amp rated or 14 gauge. So I have a 25 foot 15 amp rated extension cord charging my Hisun Sector e... Is that OK ? The cord doesnt feel hot or anything. Is this a fire hazard? Will it hurt the utv ? Thanks, Bill

Another question is the charging cable. The owners manual says use a 20 amp rated (120 volt) cord no longer than 25 feet. So that means 12 gauge wire. But it says nothing about the outlet. Most outlets are 15 amp with regular 3 prong plug. That is what I have on my deck where I plug in. BUT, a 20 amp extension cord will not have a regular 3 prong plug. They all switch over to that "tee" plug where one of the prongs goes horizontal instead of vertical. So that means these utv's must require a designated 20 amp outlet and circuit. But the dealer never mentioned that. I am pretty sure I was told I could use a "regular outlet". I think they should tell you that a 20 amp outlet will be needed. I wonder how dangerous it is to use a 15 amp (14 gauge) cord of 25 feet through my outdoor grounded 15 volt (sorry thats a typo ...meant 15 amp not volt) outlet ??

THANKS !

New to the forum. New to UTVs. New to Electric motors. I just got a 2021 Hisun Sector E to help with moving stuff on my steep 5 acre wooded mountain patch. Plus I thought it would be fun on the gravel roads in the "neighborhood". Because we are remote and part time to the property, I didn't want the hassle of dumping out old gas or messing with oil and filters and all the usual maintenance of a ICE. But the biggest reason for me was the noise. I test drove the Axis utvs at Tractor Supply Co and they were LOUD. Seemed to ride rough too. If you want quiet, then electric is the way to go. But it does come with a high price tag. And all the electric models are still in their infancy. So its a bit of a gamble too. I bought the property for quiet. I wanted to keep it quiet. I liked that the Hisun had the dry cell batteries so there is no maintenance of checking and adding water. I'm a little worried about their lifespan especially after one person's poor utube review about them. But the dealer said the company took that to heart so hopefully changes were made for better batteries. There were no Lithium battery options available anywhere near me. Polaris is supposed to have one later this year. I liked that the Hisun came standard with roof, windshield, winch and trailer hitch. I have had the sector for only one day and worked it and road it good. So far I have a big smile on my face. I wish there was a category for this model on the forum here. Meanwhile, maybe folks will share their insights/ experiences on this thread. I'd like to learn as much about the sector e as I can. There isn't much info in the owners manual.

One weird thing that caught my eye is that in the owners manual in the section about storing the unit, there is a single sentence that says not to leave the parking break engaged when stored. What is up with that ? At the top of this section it says something like, "when not using your utv for more than a few hours". Then it lists several things including taking off the parking break ???? Is this true ? What happens if you leave the parking break engaged ? Does it seize up or something ?