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No Forward or Reverse (contactor assembly clicks rapidly)

Im having issues with my reach truck where it wont go forward or reverse at the moment. I can hear the contactor assembly clicking rather fast when I direct the joystick in either direction, sometimes it might engage forward or reverse but only for a moment. I did happen to catch an error code early on but I haven't seen them since. (24 and 06)

The forklift battery has a significant amount of charge, however the batteries are not in the best condition and dont hold charge for long. I did try the forklift after a charge and it still made the clicking sound.

Any help would be great. Ben
  • Posted 7 Jun 2017 21:26
  • By 304runner
  • joined 7 Jun'17 - 2 messages
  • New South Wales, Australia
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Thanks for getting back to me, Have a Great Day!
  • Posted 9 Jun 2017 23:29
  • By 1Crusader
  • joined 5 Oct'10 - 52 messages
  • California, United States
I didn't do it, nobody saw me and You can't prove a thing...
Awesome! The switch under the brake pedal was sporting a faulty wire. It looks like it was pinched at some point so I replaced it and it works just fine now.

Thanks for your reply.
  • Posted 9 Jun 2017 22:08
  • By 304runner
  • joined 7 Jun'17 - 2 messages
  • New South Wales, Australia
Ok, I few things I would look at first. Because you say it's the same problem in both directions I would look at the switch under the brake pedal and drive motor brake switches. Also check your battery under a load, I would connect my meter to the battery cables and hit lift to see how much the battery voltage drops.
  • Posted 9 Jun 2017 07:07
  • By 1Crusader
  • joined 5 Oct'10 - 52 messages
  • California, United States
I didn't do it, nobody saw me and You can't prove a thing...

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