Motor won't run/ wheels won't turn

sunoco · 11-29-2013, 01:04 PM

If the motor is locked up I think you should go ahead and get a plum quick bandit. Its $285. You'll pay close to the same for a used stock motor

Oldmossy · 11-29-2013, 01:22 PM

Where can I get the plum quick bandit and is there an upgrade I do do to make it faster/more tourque.

Oldmossy · 11-29-2013, 01:28 PM

I was just reading on the plum quick bandit and it looks like it does give increase in speed and tourque. Thanks for the info

93yellowclubcar · 11-29-2013, 02:51 PM

This is as much my own question for all the electronics whizzes as one I have to try and help:

What are the procedures for testing the controller?

I'm just thinking out loud, but if the motor is locked up wouldn't it be good to test the controller and see if by chance it is cooked from trying to pass voltage to a motor that isn't turning?

Oldmossy · 11-29-2013, 03:29 PM

Good point yellow club car, yeah if there is a test it would be good to know. Just got my motor off couldn't even spin it by hand but now it does. But yeah if the controller may be bad also I might as well upgrade that while I'm doing the motor. Thanks again.

Epb · 11-29-2013, 03:50 PM

I had an old motor in a melex that would not rotate. I took it apart cleaned it and new bearing and all is good. The bearing was relatively cheap.

jdunmyer · 11-30-2013, 08:21 PM

Quote:

What are the procedures for testing the controller?

Look on the Curtis web site for the manual for the 1204/1205 controller, it has a test procedure and complete wiring diagrams.

jjance · 12-01-2013, 05:07 PM

This is as much my own question for all the electronics whizzes as one I have to try and help:

What are the procedures for testing the controller?

There is only one way to field test the controller.

Replace with known good. And then only if your ready for an expensive fishing trip.

jdunmyer · 12-02-2013, 08:15 AM

Jjance,
Curtis has a test procedure for the 1204 and 1205 controllers in their manual. I don't know about other units, but that's what the OP said he has.

jjance · 12-02-2013, 08:43 AM

Well they do have a good test and calibration procedure on their web site. BUT it requires the use of the handheld CAN reader. Which they won't sell you or make it so expensive few can afford it. That is why if I ever upgrade to a new controller it will be an Alltrex. They allow access to their soft/firm ware via a windows home computer.

11-29-2013, 01:04 PM	#11
sunoco STEALTH 4X4 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: GA Posts: 2,125	Re: Motor won't run/ wheels won't turn If the motor is locked up I think you should go ahead and get a plum quick bandit. Its $285. You'll pay close to the same for a used stock motor

11-29-2013, 01:22 PM	#12
Oldmossy Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 7	Re: Motor won't run/ wheels won't turn Where can I get the plum quick bandit and is there an upgrade I do do to make it faster/more tourque.

11-29-2013, 01:28 PM	#13
Oldmossy Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 7	Re: Motor won't run/ wheels won't turn I was just reading on the plum quick bandit and it looks like it does give increase in speed and tourque. Thanks for the info

11-29-2013, 02:51 PM	#14
93yellowclubcar ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: West Virginia Posts: 4,094	Re: Motor won't run/ wheels won't turn This is as much my own question for all the electronics whizzes as one I have to try and help: What are the procedures for testing the controller? I'm just thinking out loud, but if the motor is locked up wouldn't it be good to test the controller and see if by chance it is cooked from trying to pass voltage to a motor that isn't turning?

11-29-2013, 03:29 PM	#15
Oldmossy Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 7	Re: Motor won't run/ wheels won't turn Good point yellow club car, yeah if there is a test it would be good to know. Just got my motor off couldn't even spin it by hand but now it does. But yeah if the controller may be bad also I might as well upgrade that while I'm doing the motor. Thanks again.

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11-29-2013, 03:50 PM	#16
Epb Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Katy, Tx Posts: 1,027	Re: Motor won't run/ wheels won't turn I had an old motor in a melex that would not rotate. I took it apart cleaned it and new bearing and all is good. The bearing was relatively cheap.

12-01-2013, 05:07 PM	#18
jjance Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 2,105	Re: Motor won't run/ wheels won't turn This is as much my own question for all the electronics whizzes as one I have to try and help: What are the procedures for testing the controller? There is only one way to field test the controller. Replace with known good. And then only if your ready for an expensive fishing trip.

12-02-2013, 08:15 AM	#19
jdunmyer Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lower SE Michigan Posts: 330	Re: Motor won't run/ wheels won't turn Jjance, Curtis has a test procedure for the 1204 and 1205 controllers in their manual. I don't know about other units, but that's what the OP said he has.

12-02-2013, 08:43 AM	#20
jjance Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 2,105	Re: Motor won't run/ wheels won't turn Well they do have a good test and calibration procedure on their web site. BUT it requires the use of the handheld CAN reader. Which they won't sell you or make it so expensive few can afford it. That is why if I ever upgrade to a new controller it will be an Alltrex. They allow access to their soft/firm ware via a windows home computer.

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