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Yale NR045EB (2019) – Dead in "ON" Position, Only Runs When Key is Held in "Momentary" Position

Yale standup reach forklift NR045EB (2019) - Dead in "IGN" Position, Only Runs When Key Held in "ST" Position

Description
Model: 2019 Yale NR045EB Reach Truck
Serial/Model #: NR045EBNM36TE157

The Issue: My forklift will not power up when the key is turned to the standard "ON" (Position 1). The display stays dark and the contactors do not click. However, if I turn the key further into the Momentary/Spring position and keep physical pressure on it, the display lights up and the lift functions. As soon as I let go and the key springs back to Position 1, the lift shuts off completely.

Switch Wiring Details:
The switch is a 3-position, 3-wire setup:

Position 0 (OFF): Labeled as BATTERY.

Position 1 (ON): Labeled as IGN.

Spring Position: Labeled as ST and connected to its own separate wire.

What I have already done:

Replaced the Ignition Switch: Installed a brand-new switch, but the problem is identical.

Thank you in advance for any technical insights or wiring diagrams you can share to help me resolve this.
Also, if anyone has a service manual or wiring schematic for this NR045EB model and is willing to share, it would be a huge help for tracing this circuit.
  • Posted 28 Apr 2026 02:59
  • By right_w
  • joined 20 Jul'18 - 3 messages
  • United States

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