Both of these issues started at the exact same time I would think that there has to be a common ground between the 2 issues. The gauge is dead and if i ease into the control i can get it to creep forward or backwards unless i move the stick to fast then it jus jolts and opens the contactors it will let you do it 2x then you have to power down and restart the lift. Its hard to believe that there is not a common ground causing both issues. Maybe i am crazy but i feel like i am chasing my tail on this one ha.