Discussion:
What is a error code 51 0n a hyster e45z-33

truck not suppling neg to main contactor and displaying error cose 51 on a hyster e45z-33 ac lift. any ideas what a code 51 is.
  • Posted 13 Aug 2016 07:21
  • By britain_w
  • joined 17 Jun'16 - 19 messages
  • Washington, United States
Mechanic
Showing items 1 - 6 of 6 results.
Thanks Brewski it looks like we have major problems the controller is smoking real bad.
  • Posted 12 Jan 2017 00:59
  • By luke_m
  • joined 2 Feb'13 - 97 messages
  • Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
4.5-5.5 ohms at room temp.
  • Posted 12 Jan 2017 00:45
  • By BREWSKI
  • joined 10 Jan'12 - 1,698 messages
  • Nebraska, United States
Does anyone know the value of this PTC?
  • Posted 11 Jan 2017 18:53
  • By luke_m
  • joined 2 Feb'13 - 97 messages
  • Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
besides the PTC you also want to make sure the battery is charged sufficiently and the line contactor is in good condition.
If the line contactor does not close properly it can trigger this code and if the battery drops below 50% nominal voltage this can also trigger the code.
  • Posted 6 Sep 2016 22:00
  • By swoop223
  • joined 23 Mar'12 - 3,697 messages
  • North Carolina, United States
You've been swooped!
swoop223@gmail.com
Any idea about error codes on Hyster pallet truck? Need some help with one that I cannot solve.
  • Posted 6 Sep 2016 07:27
  • By alexmathey
  • joined 1 Sep'16 - 34 messages
  • Santa Fe, Argentina
Code 51 is capacitor volt low on start up. Check for any load on the NO side of the line contactor. There should not be any accessory items connected. Also check that the PTC discs connected to the input output posts on the line contactor are connected. The PTCs should be warm to the touch with the battery plugged in. The PTCs are used to keep the capacitor in the master controller charged when the key is off. The capacitor supplies voltage to the controller during POST before the line contactor closes.
  • Posted 17 Aug 2016 02:30
  • By BREWSKI
  • joined 10 Jan'12 - 1,698 messages
  • Nebraska, 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.

UN Forklift FD30T-NJM1
HANGZHOU, Zhejiang, China
New - Sale
Mitsubishi FD200
Yokohama, Japan
Used - Sale
Upcoming industry events …
June 23-25, 2026 - Melbourne, Australia
September 15-17, 2026 - SÃO PAULO, Brazil
September 16-17, 2026 - Dallas, United States
Editorial calendar - planned features
CONSTRUCTION FORKLIFTS
HANDLING GOODS IN THE COLD
LOADING/UNLOADING FREIGHT
BROWNFIELD AUTOMATION
FORKLIFT ATTACHMENTS
BATTERY AFFORDABILITY AND LIFETIME
FORKLIFT SAFETY
Global Industry News
edition #1286 - 18 June 2026
Leading the news in this week’s Forkliftaction News , Hyster launches a new electric counterbalance forklift which it describes as “a high-performance evolution of a proven workhorse”... Continue reading
Editorial calendar - planned features
CONSTRUCTION FORKLIFTS
HANDLING GOODS IN THE COLD
LOADING/UNLOADING FREIGHT
BROWNFIELD AUTOMATION
FORKLIFT ATTACHMENTS
BATTERY AFFORDABILITY AND LIFETIME
FORKLIFT SAFETY

PREMIUM business

Powerfleet
AI-enabled safety and compliance solutions for material handling operations.
Movers & Shakers
Steve Strenck Steve Strenck
Director of sales, Gregory Poole Lift Systems
Vice president aftersales Europe, EP Equipment
Chief financial officer, Raymond Storage Concepts
Vice president of sales, material handling, Flux Power