PG Drives R-net fault code 6 LEDs: Drive inhibited (external signal)

Code6 LEDs CONFIRMED
MeaningDrive inhibited (external signal)
ControllerR-net powerchair control system (LED joystick module) CONFIRMED
How it showsBattery gauge on the joystick flashes rapidly; count the LEDs that flash (1 to 10). Speed LEDs flashing too = communication fault; actuator LED flashing = actuator trip
Likely part needed: Battery, Charger INFERRED – only if the checks below point to it. Find it ›

Likely causes

The chair is being stopped from driving by an external signal - often the battery charger is connected, or a seat function is not in the drive position

Step-by-step checks

  1. Unplug the charger
  2. Return the seat to the drive position
  3. Cycle the power

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.

Battery
General search – no specific part number is listed for these models yet, so check fit carefully.
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Charger
General search – no specific part number is listed for these models yet, so check fit carefully.
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Models using this controller

Other PG Drives R-net codes

1 LED · 2 LEDs · 3 LEDs · 4 LEDs · 5 LEDs · 6 LEDs · 7 LEDs · 8 LEDs · 9 LEDs · 10 LEDs · 7 LEDs + speed LEDs · Actuator LED flashes · Speed LEDs 2 and 4 flash · Speed indicator ripples outwards

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Source: industrial.curtisswright.com/sites/default/files/sunrise/pgdt_rnet_man ↗

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