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Problem not moving forward or back

I have an R70 2.5 forklift (1995/1996) which is giving some problems. Can you kindly advise solution as to why it will not go forward or back. I have tried the handbrake switch, it is showing the forward light but not the reverse light on the dash. I have installed a new forward and reverse switch and a speed sensor but problem is still occuring. Any ideas on solving this. Thank you.
  • Posted 29 Apr 2010 08:39
  • By vintage
  • joined 29 Apr'10 - 1 message
  • Northern Ireland, Ireland
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Hi did anyone get to know if it was the speed sensor that was faulty if got no traction on a r70/25 could it be a dash fault? No dash lit up or direction arrows on dash? Thankyou for your help in advance
  • Posted 8 Aug 2017 04:58
  • By G3ryu
  • joined 16 Sep'15 - 14 messages
  • Derbyshire, United Kingdom
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Thank you very much! It was helpful for me also...

Noteworthy - if sensor on the flywheel doesn't work, main cooling fan isnt working also.
  • Posted 9 Sep 2014 22:43
  • By Qfel
  • joined 9 Sep'14 - 1 message
  • Lodz, Poland
Hi guys,

Check the speed sensor on the flywheel between the engine and the generator. For this problem you will not get an error message on the dashboard.
  • Posted 11 Aug 2014 06:21
  • Modified 11 Aug 2014 06:22 by poster
  • By Dejavu
  • joined 27 May'10 - 40 messages
  • Bucuresti, Romania
It may look like I'm doing nothing, but in my head I'm quite busy.
Did u ever get any solution to your forklift problem not moving forward or back. I have the same problem and I have tried everything I coulsd think of.. Any info would be greatfully appreciated

Regards
  • Posted 22 May 2014 04:25
  • By mushroom
  • joined 22 May'14 - 5 messages
  • co meath, Ireland

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