How To Hotwire A Lime Scooter

Lime scooters are a great way to get around, but what do you do if you don’t have the key? You can hotwire the scooter and get it going without the key. Here, we’ll show you how to do that and answer some other common questions as well.

How do you hotwire a Lime scooter?

  1. Find the battery cover on the back of the scooter. Remove the cover and locate the battery.
  2. Remove the battery from the scooter.
  3. Find the wires that are connected to the battery. There will be two black wires and two red wires.
  4. Cut one of the black wires and one of the red wires.
Lime Scooter screen
  1. Strip the ends of the wires that you just cut.
  2. Twist the end of the black wire around the end of the red wire.
  3. Touch the ends of the wires together. This will create a spark and start the scooter.
  4. Once the scooter is started, you can replace the battery and put the cover back on.

What if I don't have a key to a Lime scooter?

If you don’t have a key to a Lime scooter, you can still hotwire [1] the scooter and get it going. Just follow the steps above and you’ll be up and running in no time.

How do you hack a Lime electric scooter?

Hacking a Lime electric scooter is relatively simple. All you need is a screwdriver and a hammer. First, find the screws that hold the battery cover in place. Remove the screws and take off the cover. Locate the battery inside the scooter and remove it. Find the wires that are connected to the battery. 

Lime scooter tire

There will be two black wires and two red wires. Cut one of the black wires and one of the red wires, and strip the ends of both wires. Twist the end of the black wire around the end of the red wire and touch the ends together. This will create a spark and start the scooter. You can then replace the battery and put the cover back on.

Does Lime pass give you free rides?

Lime Pass does not give you free rides, but it does give you discounts on rides. For example, if you purchase a 30-day pass, you’ll get 10% off all your rides for that month.

How much does it cost to use a Lime scooter?

It costs $1 to unlock a Lime scooter and then 15 cents per minute of riding. There are also discounts available if you purchase a Lime Pass.

How do you pay for a Lime scooter?

You can pay for a Lime scooter with a credit or debit card. Just tap the “Pay” button on the app and enter your payment information.

Conclusion

Hotwiring a Lime scooter is relatively simple and can be done without a key. We’ve outlined the steps above, and they’re easy enough to follow. And if you want to save money on rides, be sure to purchase a Lime Pass.

Writer

Lucas Travis
Lucas Travis
Lucas is far from your regular skater boy—he is knowledgeable beyond riding basics and tricks; he knows the technicalities and specifics of every type of modern skateboards, bikes, and scooters. His passion for skateboarding inspired him to bring together a team of skateboard-lovers and experts to test new and popular models and come up with recommendations that will help every skateboard, bike or scooter enthusiasts like them.
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