Invacare scooter (Dynamic) fault code 5 flashes: Brake failure

Code5 flashes
MeaningBrake failure
ControllerInvacare scooter flash codes (Comet, Leo, Orion) CONFIRMED
How it showsFlashes on tiller LED 1–10
Likely part needed: Brake INFERRED – only if the checks below point to it. Find it ›

Likely causes

Freewheel lever, brake coil or wiring

Step-by-step checks

  1. Check lever, coil, 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.

Clutch & brake - Pro 10 km/h · part no. SP1636879
Brake listed for the Invacare Comet / Comet Pro / Comet Alpine
Clutch & brake - Pro 12.8 & 15 km/h · part no. SP1636891
Brake listed for the Invacare Comet / Comet Pro / Comet Alpine

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Models using this controller

Other Invacare scooter (Dynamic) codes

1 flash · 2 flashes · 3 flashes · 4 flashes · 5 flashes · 6 flashes · 7 flashes · 8 flashes · 9 flashes · 10 flashes

All Invacare scooter (Dynamic) codes ›

Source: invacaredocs.com/assets/documents/PIM/1603798~F-SM-EN-Comet-Series.pdf ↗

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