Wahoo Element Bolt Questions?
06-18-22, 07:16 AM
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Wahoo Element Bolt Questions?
Hi fellow Roadies,
I have been using the Wahoo Element Bolt for 2 years. Love it. Having a small issue that seems software related. I have performed all software updates properly. However, no matter the actual battery level it is giving me a constant "LOW BATTERY" warning. Flashing Lights etc. It still seems to read and perform accurately, but I am constantly having to DISMISS the false low battery warnings. Fairly annoying. Has anyone encountered this, and or have any suggested solutions? Thx.
I have been using the Wahoo Element Bolt for 2 years. Love it. Having a small issue that seems software related. I have performed all software updates properly. However, no matter the actual battery level it is giving me a constant "LOW BATTERY" warning. Flashing Lights etc. It still seems to read and perform accurately, but I am constantly having to DISMISS the false low battery warnings. Fairly annoying. Has anyone encountered this, and or have any suggested solutions? Thx.
06-18-22, 12:44 PM
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Contact Wahoo support through the website. There’s a good chance they will send you a replacement unit.
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06-18-22, 03:53 PM
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are you sure the low battery isn't a sync'd accessory? Try unpairing a sensor, one at a time, to see if the alert goes away.
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06-21-22, 06:05 PM
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One thing I learned about my Bolt was to follow the battery charging recommendations from
Wahoo. For years I used an extra Apple block but when the Bolt started having weird behavior I switched to the recommended charging block. Not sure but look at the Wahoo site.
Wahoo. For years I used an extra Apple block but when the Bolt started having weird behavior I switched to the recommended charging block. Not sure but look at the Wahoo site.
06-22-22, 06:34 AM
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Mine charges with an Apple power adapter (5W / 1A DC), but very slowly. It's a lot faster with a more powerful converter (2A and up).
06-24-22, 03:28 AM
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I use a charger and block from some Beats headphones. I figure with the price of the damn things that they better have come with a good charger and mine charges well.
06-24-22, 07:16 AM
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I agree they should supply a charging block with it since they explicitly say to not use a standard Apple charging block and so many people have more of those to spare that they will end up using them.
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Yep! It reduces their production cost. That's why I put electrical outlets with integrated USB ports in the areas where I need them most. There are also outlet extenders that can be plugged in regular outlets!
