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Error Code F8

Can someone please tell me what the Error Code flashing F then 8 when turning on the forklift? It will not move or do any other functions. Please advise.
Thanks
  • Posted 21 Oct 2017 02:49
  • By noel_i
  • joined 21 Oct'17 - 3 messages
  • Alberta, Canada
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Thanks! I ended up calling for a forklift technician and found that it is a wiring connection fault. Cleaned out pins and the fault is gone. thanks again for the response.
  • Posted 3 Nov 2017 04:31
  • By noel_i
  • joined 21 Oct'17 - 3 messages
  • Alberta, Canada
pump motor shunt field open, wiring, connections, driver board
  • Posted 3 Nov 2017 04:24
  • By Bacon123
  • joined 25 Jul'17 - 10 messages
  • Pennsylvania, United States
Sorry, I forgot to include the model and serial number of the Caterpillar :
Model M50DP
Serial Number 4YJ00754
Thanks
  • Posted 21 Oct 2017 02:51
  • By noel_i
  • joined 21 Oct'17 - 3 messages
  • Alberta, Canada

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