Invacare LiNX (Dynamic) fault code 3 flashes: Motor 1 fault

Code3 flashes CONFIRMED
MeaningMotor 1 fault
ControllerLiNX powerchair control system (Invacare LiNX) CONFIRMED
How it showsStatus indicator on the remote flashes red a number of times (1 to 7), pause, repeat. All LEDs flashing = joystick not centred at power-on
Likely part needed: Motor INFERRED – only if the checks below point to it. Find it ›

Likely causes

Fault on motor 1 (left) or its wiring

Step-by-step checks

  1. Check the motor plug and wiring

Switch off before unplugging anything. If the code stays after these checks, get a trained technician to look at it.

Parts that usually fix this INFERRED

Matched by ScootScan from the fault description to parts listed for models that use this controller. Do the checks first – many faults are fixed by charging, a loose plug or a reset – and check the part fits your model before ordering.

Motor, 4-Pol, 340W, slow, 760mm cabel, R-Net · part no. SP1562498
Motor listed for the Invacare Bora
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Motor, 4-Pol, 340W, fast, 760mm cabel, R-Net · part no. SP1562499
Motor listed for the Invacare Bora
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Models using this controller

Other Invacare LiNX (Dynamic) codes

1 flash · 2 flashes · 3 flashes · 4 flashes · 5 flashes · 6 flashes · 7 flashes · All LEDs flash

All Invacare LiNX (Dynamic) codes ›

Source: invacaredocs.com/assets/documents/PIM/User_Manual_Linx_(en).pdf ↗

Summarised from public manuals. Always check the product's own manual before any repair.