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VanMoof S3 Bell Button Replacement

Inleiding

This is the second time one of the buttons stopped working correctly, caused by wetness.

The first time, it was the boost button, followed by an error 41. I took a trip to Amsterdam to get it fixed fast. They shipped my bike back a week later.

This time, it hit the bell button, and it got wet and stuck. 

First, I tried to fix it with compressed air and ethanol. It worked for a while, but then it started to double-tap every time it got pushed.

So I could not unlock the bike without a phone.

This time, I wanted to try to fix it myself.

I called for support, and they sent me a replacement cable, telling me that it would be an easy task.

But they have not sent a manual, and I could not find any tutorials online. So I just tried it myself.

Here is the result.

I hope this helps!

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  1. VanMoof S3 Bell Button Replacement, Screwing around.: stap 1, afbeelding 1 van 3 VanMoof S3 Bell Button Replacement, Screwing around.: stap 1, afbeelding 2 van 3 VanMoof S3 Bell Button Replacement, Screwing around.: stap 1, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • In my case, the button was glued additionally. Cut around it to make it loose.

    • Use the 2mm hex screwdriver and remove the tiny screw on the side of the bell housing.

    • Use the pliers to unscrew the button. Screw to the left.

    • You can't break what is already broken. It should come off easily, so keep cool. Although in my case, the button top broke off.

    • Don't forget to turn off the bike!

    Vertaal

  2. VanMoof S3 Bell Button Replacement, Hexen: stap 2, afbeelding 1 van 2 VanMoof S3 Bell Button Replacement, Hexen: stap 2, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Loosen the 5mm screw located below the button.

    • If you unscrew both, you can try blowing compressed air through the holes. This may or may not solve the problem.

    • This screw holds the brake/button part on the wheel. Later, you will need to pull it off. As you can see, the cable goes through the rubber grips.

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  3. VanMoof S3 Bell Button Replacement, Handle this: stap 3, afbeelding 1 van 3 VanMoof S3 Bell Button Replacement, Handle this: stap 3, afbeelding 2 van 3 VanMoof S3 Bell Button Replacement, Handle this: stap 3, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Use the wrench and the cloth to remove the handle grips. The cable goes through it - then through the handlebars.

    • At this point, you could just solder a new button to the old cable and be done.

    • If you don't want to wait for a replacement part from VanMoof - these buttons on Amazon have the exact dimensions and are waterproof,

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  5. VanMoof S3 Bell Button Replacement, the goo: stap 4, afbeelding 1 van 3 VanMoof S3 Bell Button Replacement, the goo: stap 4, afbeelding 2 van 3 VanMoof S3 Bell Button Replacement, the goo: stap 4, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Get rid of the old button. When you cut it off, the bike can turn on. So: Turn it off.

    • Clean the handlebars of the goo. In my case, it was wet inside.

    Vertaal

  6. VanMoof S3 Bell Button Replacement, the thread: stap 5, afbeelding 1 van 2 VanMoof S3 Bell Button Replacement, the thread: stap 5, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Push the whole break/bell part over the handle. And thread the new cable through the hole, as you can see in the picture.

    • Tie the old cable and the end of the new one together.

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  7. VanMoof S3 Bell Button Replacement, red or black?: stap 6, afbeelding 1 van 3 VanMoof S3 Bell Button Replacement, red or black?: stap 6, afbeelding 2 van 3 VanMoof S3 Bell Button Replacement, red or black?: stap 6, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Unscrew the handlebar with the 5mm hex wrench.

    • Remove the rubber cap located under the handlebars. Remember where you put it.

    • In my case, the bell button was the unmarked cable. Start to pull it to get the new one through. Good luck!

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  8. VanMoof S3 Bell Button Replacement, second try: stap 7, afbeelding 1 van 3 VanMoof S3 Bell Button Replacement, second try: stap 7, afbeelding 2 van 3 VanMoof S3 Bell Button Replacement, second try: stap 7, afbeelding 3 van 3
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    • If you are unlucky and lose the cable inside. Try to fix it to a wire.

    • You can also try to use the wire to block the path through that hole in the wheel, and push just the cable. It should then bend and appear in the hole.

    • Use the hole and the tweezers to get the cable halfway through.

    • Connect the cables. And try the bell.

    Vertaal

  9. VanMoof S3 Bell Button Replacement, assembly: stap 8, afbeelding 1 van 3 VanMoof S3 Bell Button Replacement, assembly: stap 8, afbeelding 2 van 3 VanMoof S3 Bell Button Replacement, assembly: stap 8, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Put everything back together. Use some proper electrical tape to get the cable in place.

    • Before you put in the tiny 2mm hex screw, check if it hits the flat part of the side of the button.

    • I removed the old glue with the tweezers and applied some fresh hot glue.

    Vertaal

  10. VanMoof S3 Bell Button Replacement, final report: stap 9, afbeelding 1 van 3 VanMoof S3 Bell Button Replacement, final report: stap 9, afbeelding 2 van 3 VanMoof S3 Bell Button Replacement, final report: stap 9, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • That was not so hard at all. It took me 40 minutes. But for the future, I come prepared. I designed these protection caps for the buttons. You can get them 3d printed on my eBay.

    • Link to eBay NO I will not upload this to Thingiverse.

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Conclusie

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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peter - Antwoord Deel

Vielen Dank für diese ausführliche Anleitung. Das hat mir wirklich sehr geholfen beim E41!

joergjhansen - Antwoord Deel

Moin hätte eine Frage welche Größe hat die Mini Schraube an der Seite vom Knopf hab sie verloren Weis jetzt nicht ob m2 oder 2.5 würde mich über eine Antwort freuen

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