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Event code 5G

Any help on this event code 5G. I have no literature for this truck. Throws code as soon as lift motor is commanded. Motor kicks on and throws code almost immediately after lift motor runs
  • Posted 7 Jul 2018 01:28
  • Modified 7 Jul 2018 01:28 by poster
  • By chance_u
  • joined 7 Jul'18 - 2 messages
  • Georgia, United States
Chance Ussery
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Yeah that was it. Quoted customer a new battery. Dropping down to 17v on 36v truck. Battery was 7yrs old as well.
  • Posted 3 Aug 2018 07:51
  • By chance_u
  • joined 7 Jul'18 - 2 messages
  • Georgia, United States
Sounds like a battery problem. I would check the water and battery voltage.
  • Posted 3 Aug 2018 06:12
  • By Service_T
  • joined 5 May'18 - 91 messages
  • Kansas, United States

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