Triumphrider, I am not sure how the PM guy is at least trying to solve the problem, I believe that he is wrong about 24v should be running through the switch, that I bought the wrong batteries, and that I am using the wrong charger. The fact that the charger "NEVER SHUTS OFF" kinda bothers me more than a little. I am not quite sure where the guy is getting the idea that 24v would ever run through the switches. At any rate the skill level of the PM guy is the least of my concerns. I am going to continue troubleshooting with the help of you guys here and ultimately find the cause of the problem.

Thanks in advance!