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Steering issue at start up

When the unit is turned on the drive motor will try to turn to the right and then shut down, PMT if you would the steering contactor. At which time it throws up the wrench light up on the dash display. The unit will only lift.
I found that if I raise the drive tire off the ground and turn the drive unit all the way to the right then key on the unit, it will start up and operate correctly.
I've checked for loose connections at the steer motor, steer module, steer contactor and the steering card.
Any assistance would be appreciated.
  • Posted 8 Jul 2021 00:36
  • By SunnyWrench
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You need the Crown Service Terminal in order to set the index for the Feedback Encoder.
  • Posted 10 Jul 2021 13:44
  • By LaGrange
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Yes it had a wrench no it had no code indicated During start up there was hardly any voltage drop, just coded out.
Thanks for the reply's, issue was located wiring to steer card.
  • Posted 9 Jul 2021 05:49
  • By SunnyWrench
  • joined 19 Dec'17 - 26 messages
  • Florida, United States
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Ok, what is battery voltage dropping to when you key on and unit faults? Also, if you get a wrench light there is a code associated. press the black left/right toggle switch labeled with "i" to get to last event code.
  • Posted 9 Jul 2021 02:08
  • By Triggs
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  • California, United States
No code displayed. It has a newer battery in it, voltage of 24.68.
  • Posted 8 Jul 2021 02:40
  • By SunnyWrench
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  • Florida, United States
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What code? Also, what's your battery voltage drop
  • Posted 8 Jul 2021 01:48
  • By Triggs
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  • California, United States

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