Crown SP3020-30:
Limit switch issues

It started with showing 180 on display so I changed the limit switches on mast and the k6 relay. Lasted a week and then would not start up no display, changed the k4 and k5 relays and it lasted a week. Started to show the 180 sometimes and I think steer angle on display. I wiggled the plug that the limit switch wires run to the board and would get those displays on screen and then they went away. Used a zip tie on the plug and it lasted a couple days. Should I replace the board and plugs or am I missing something?
  • Posted 24 Jul 2014 14:24
  • Discussion started by erik_j
  • California, United States
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Clean all connections with DeOxit contact cleaner. Check all edge connector pins for distortion. Use DeOxit cleaner on all connections. A very small amt. of corrosion will cause intermintent problems that can drive you crazy.
  • Posted 8 Sep 2014 08:13
  • Reply by oldmanforklift
  • Arizona, United States
The manual has a list of things to check before any troubleshooting, IMHO, it is usually over looked when reading the manual, because it is before the actual troubleshooting procedures.
Make sure the truck has a static strap that touches the floor, If a wood floor, make sure there are grounded patches to run over somewhere in the operation for the static strap to touch and discharge. Make sure the battery is in good condition and does not drop more than 10% of it's "at rest" voltage when in hydraulic stall at the top of it's lift ability (do not stall more than 4 seconds). With the battery disconnected, make sure there is at least 100K ohm resistance between ANY of the power cables and the frame of the truck.
Clean all corrosion from under the battery and the battery itself, and replace any cables that show signs of the insulation being damaged or swelling or soaked (covered) in corrosion. (dispose of all corrosion and materials in an environmentally safe manner)
I would also add that checking the mast and carriage rollers/bearings for play/wear is a must when checking an intermittent mast switch problem.
  • Posted 25 Jul 2014 00:03
  • Modified 25 Jul 2014 00:10 by poster
  • Reply by edward_t
  • South Carolina, United States
"it's not rocket surgery"

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