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JLG personnel lift works with base, but not controller in basket

Hello, We have a JLG 1230ES. It stopped working. I found the batteries were depleted of water. I refilled everything and put it in the charge for a few days. It works very well with the key on the base, but the controller box is non-responsive. I bought a "new" one that is supposed to be for this device but it's DOA. No lights, nothing.

Can anyone help me figure out what is wrong? The thing works with the controls on the base so I know basically it's functional, just not with the controller in the basket.

Thanks
  • Posted 13 Jan 2026 09:56
  • By Bob_Bobo
  • joined 18 Nov'19 - 4 messages
  • Nevada, United States
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2 things , first do a continuity of wires from basket to base if ok look at the plug at base and check wiring there sounds like bad wire or bad connection from basket to base
  • Posted 17 Jan 2026 08:41
  • By John_Bradley
  • joined 10 Aug'22 - 303 messages
  • Texas, United States
Jb69

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