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title: The + and - resistance buttons do not work
description: Do the resistance buttons on the handlebars or the fixed arms not work?  First check whether the cables are properly connected. The cables from the display must be connected to the cables from the han
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# The + and - resistance buttons do not work

Do the resistance buttons on the handlebars or the fixed arms not work? 

First check whether the cables are properly connected. The cables from the display must be connected to the cables from the handlebar. We often see that the display cables are connected together, then the buttons do not work.

See attached photo how to connect the cables.

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