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forklift won't reverse

We have a caterpillar EP16KT that won't reverse. When you put it in reverse the alarm sounds but when you press the pedal nothing happens, it goes forward just not in reverse. We check the accelerator switch and changed the drive board to no avail.
  • Posted 19 Dec 2019 21:59
  • By printer
  • joined 23 Jan'19 - 6 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
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Had 1 do that a few weeks ago.Found that the heat sink under the h bridge board was shorted to plate.Replaced insulater sheet under heat sink.Fixed problem.
  • Posted 19 Jun 2020 23:35
  • Modified 19 Jun 2020 23:56 by poster
  • By Deuce
  • joined 27 Jan'16 - 26 messages
  • Michigan, United States
Jeff Sheldon

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