How to Quick Start a 1998 Furby That Won't Start Up

Last Updated: June 17, 2023

Something that happens quite often with the original Furbies is that you get them and they don't work. This is how you can quick start your Furby!

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Spinning The Motor And Gear

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. You should be able to see the wiring.
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To the right of Furby's beak, you will see a silver and red, cylinder shaped mechanism. That's it.

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It's small and gray, and located to the left side of Furby's beak.
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He should start right up and be ready to play!

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Going Above The Beak

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You should be able to see inside.
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A phillips head works fine as well, but a flathead is easier to use.
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Spin your screwdriver to the left. If you are in the right spot, then you should be at the gear mentioned in the previous method.
- To know if you are in the right spot, look at Furby's ears and eyelids. They should move slightly every time you spin the screwdriver.
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Most likely he will start right up!

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Does this apply to only the original Furbies? Does this also apply to the 2005 Furby? I have a 2005 Furby that has a loose battery lid that won’t stay down when batteries are installed. Can I fix it?

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Yes. They should be quite similar. As for the battery lid, there might be a part missing that would be hard for you to fix yourself. I suggest using clear packing tape.

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Make sure to do this without batteries in your Furby. The motor could spark while you spin it, which could burn it out.

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