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Shuts off when put in gear

I have a Clark G30CL outta nowhere forklift turns on but the moment I try putting it fwd or reverse it dies on me. Checked all fuses on the right bottom side where the box is all of them seem to be fine. Relay are clicking so don't think they are bad. Another thing I notice I'm not getting any lights on dash nor hours but you do see the dash illuminated when opening the key switch. If anyone knows what it could be or set me in the right direction would appreciate it.
  • Posted 18 Jul 2023 15:42
  • By Jerry
  • joined 21 Mar'19 - 3 messages
  • Florida, United States
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Issue was the dash. The cable that connects in the back is hold by a screw sometimes it come loose or the plastic brakes. That was the issue the dash.
  • Posted 6 Dec 2023 19:33
  • By Jerry
  • joined 21 Mar'19 - 3 messages
  • Florida, United States
His description matches my issues to the T and the dashboard was the culprit.
  • Posted 5 Dec 2023 09:25
  • By Cole_Hargis
  • joined 30 Aug'23 - 4 messages
  • Louisiana, United States
Cole Hargis
The dashboards were renown for going faulty on these machines
  • Posted 2 Nov 2023 08:27
  • By andrew_k
  • joined 17 Mar'07 - 329 messages
  • England, United Kingdom
I am experiencing the same issue. Did you ever find the culprit?
  • Posted 2 Nov 2023 03:39
  • By Cole_Hargis
  • joined 30 Aug'23 - 4 messages
  • Louisiana, United States
Cole Hargis
Did you ever figure it out?
  • Posted 30 Sep 2023 05:05
  • By Rustynuts
  • joined 29 Jul'23 - 11 messages
  • Texas, United States
Rusty nuts

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