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What to do when the control console display is dim on your Cal Fit elliptical exercise machine

Weak batteries, loose wires or a faulty console can cause a dim control console display on your elliptical.

In an elliptical that uses batteries to power the console, replace the batteries to restore brightness to the console display. Replace the batteries during routine elliptical maintenance to keep the control console display from going dim in the future.

If the display doesn't get brighter after replacing the batteries, you'll likely need to replace the console.

If your elliptical has a power cord, unplug the elliptical and check the power cord wiring connections to the control console. Reconnect any loose wires. If the power cord is damaged, replace it.

If the power cord and its wiring connections to the control console are okay, then you may need to replace the console because the display is faulty or the console isn't sending enough power to the display.

How to fix your Cal Fit elliptical exercise machine when resistance won't change

If pedal resistance sticks on one setting, the resistance motor could be defective. Many ellipticals offer workout programs that vary resistance automatically during the routine. If resistance during the uphill climbs on a pre-programmed workout feels the same as the downhill treks, try manually changing the resistance. If you can change resistance manually, then you'll likely need to replace the console.

Most ellipticals use battery power to change resistance, so checking for DC voltage going to the resistance motor is safe and easy. If batteries power your elliptical's control system, use a multimeter to measure voltage at the resistance motor when you manually adjust resistance on the console. Replace the console if it doesn't send voltage to the resistance motor when you manually change resistance. Replace the resistance motor if it doesn't run when getting voltage from the console.