Discussion:
error code 18

cat ep18kt s/n etb5b00256
Getting a code 18 when trying to travel fwd. Regen contactor only pulls in when traveling in reverse. material handling functions normal. Any ideas? Thanks
  • Posted 3 Oct 2015 07:39
  • By cheeks
  • joined 3 Oct'15 - 2 messages
  • California, United States
Showing items 1 - 1 of 1 results.
Problem: Right Motor, Faulty Field Drive (18) You have a problem in the right drive motor field circuit. I would check all of the drive motor to H bridge wiring. The problem could be in the drive motor, wiring from the logic to the H bridge, logic or H bridge. My past experience has usually been a failed H bridge if the wiring and motor checks out. The H bridge is located under the logic card and drive board.
  • Posted 15 Oct 2015 10:17
  • By shovel_fx
  • joined 11 Mar'12 - 41 messages
  • Illinois, United States

Post your Reply

Forkliftaction accepts no responsibility for forum content and requires forum participants to adhere to our rules of conduct. Click here for more information.

If you are having trouble using the Discussion Forums, please contact us for help.

UN Forklift FD50T-NJB3
HANGZHOU, Zhejiang, China
New - Sale
Airman ENCL045
Yokohama, Japan
Used - Sale
Global Industry News
edition #1252 - 16 October 2025
In this week’s Forkliftaction News , we report on the GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index which shows Asian supply chains are at their busiest since June 2022 while the US and Europe’s supply chains remain under-utilised. One of the report authors describes the situation as being “as stable as it’s going to get”... Continue reading
Movers & Shakers
Jim Tompkins Jim Tompkins
Chairman of the board, Tompkins Solutions
Director of government affairs, Associated Equipment Distributors
National dealer development manager, Castle Equipment Company
Sales operations, Heli

PREMIUM business

Noblelift
Global leader and manufacturer of high quality electric, lithium-ion, and IC material handling equipment.
Editorial calendar - planned features
CONSTRUCTION FORKLIFTS
HANDLING GOODS IN THE COLD
LOADING/UNLOADING FREIGHT
BROWNFIELD AUTOMATION
FORKLIFT ATTACHMENTS
BATTERY AFFORDABILITY AND LIFETIME
FORKLIFT SAFETY