Discussion:
resistor over heating

the resistor gets hot when battery is plugged in. wiring is okay contactors have been replaced motor test ok any sugestions where to look next. the resistor ohmed ok
  • Posted 1 Nov 2014 07:18
  • By leon_h
  • joined 1 Nov'14 - 2 messages
  • Delaware, United States
Showing items 1 - 3 of 3 results.
yes i do mean just that i will check it thanx
  • Posted 1 Nov 2014 21:54
  • By leon_h
  • joined 1 Nov'14 - 2 messages
  • Delaware, United States
Do you mean just sitting there and not operating it with the battery plugged in it gets hot? If so, then there must be a ground in one of the battery cables and one of the cables to the resistor. Unplug the battery and check to see if any of the cables on the truck show a ground to the frame.
  • Posted 1 Nov 2014 07:39
  • By mrfixit
  • joined 11 Dec'08 - 1,434 messages
  • New York, United States
Just because the resistor ohmed ok dosent mean its good under a load or with current flowing thru it......when resistance goes down amperage goes up(ohms law) sounds like a bad resistor but maybe someone else has more thoughts on this?
  • Posted 1 Nov 2014 07:37
  • By kevin_t
  • joined 2 Dec'10 - 1,301 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States

Post your Reply

Forkliftaction accepts no responsibility for forum content and requires forum participants to adhere to our rules of conduct. Click here for more information.

If you are having trouble using the Discussion Forums, please contact us for help.

Global Industry News
edition #1243 - 14 August 2025
In this week’s Forkliftaction News , we look at more financial reports with one major producer recording a “significant” decline in Q2 bookings to report an operating loss of USD8.5 million, while another had a strong quarter “despite increased trade tensions and a challenging geopolitical landscape”... Continue reading
Movers & Shakers
Dwight Klappich Dwight Klappich
Strategic advisor, Roboteon
CEO Americas, Hai Robotics
Executive director, NT WorkSafe
Chief executive, Logistics UK
Latest job alerts …
Atlanta Savannah Orlando Tampa Jacksonville West Palm, United States
St. Louis, MO, United States
Ottumwa, IA, United States
Crown SX3030TT4250
Braeside, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Hire
JLG G9-43A
JLG G9-43A 2007
Flesherton, Ontario, Canada
Used - Sale
Upcoming industry events …
October 29-31, 2025 - Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
November 26-27, 2025 - Budapest, Hungary
April 8-10, 2026 - Jiangsu Province, China
Upcoming in the editorial calendar
WIRELESS CHARGING
Aug 2025
MANAGING MIXED FLEETS
Oct 2025
Upcoming industry events …
October 29-31, 2025 - Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
November 26-27, 2025 - Budapest, Hungary
April 8-10, 2026 - Jiangsu Province, China
Latest job alerts …
Atlanta Savannah Orlando Tampa Jacksonville West Palm, United States
St. Louis, MO, United States
Ottumwa, IA, United States