CATMITSUBISHI
CATMITSUBISHI
Basic Checks
The biggest mistake technicians can make is to • When you get the 8 888 on the handset push
assume they know the problem before starting to work down on the key pad #1 button to double check
on a truck. Unfortunately while making our life easier the Status Code stored in the memory which
self-diagnostics also make us more susceptible to this should be the same as the dash display (if it
type of mistake. Never start to fix a truck based solely showed one).
on the number on the dash or handset display. Always
follow the basic troubleshooting steps. • Before proceeding check the card’s program-
ming.
• Talk to the operator. Always check each function and write down the
reading.
• Confirm their description of the problem with
an operational check. If the programming fails to match the specifications
reprogram the controller and check the truck opera-
tion before going any further. If repairs are required
• Visually inspect cables, connectors, contactor
turn the key switch off, then push the CONT and ESC
tips, etc.
keys at the same time to enter the History Folder.
These codes should only be zeroed out after the truck
• Perform basic battery cables to frame resistance is repaired and running properly.
tests. You should have at least 20,000 ohms.
Utilize the Status Codes in the following pages to find
the component or area to check for a fault. Status
• Check for any voltage on the frame. Codes can be the result of a defective controller, but
all voltage checks and testing should be performed
• Check the battery condition. before replacing.
• Plug in the battery. Please see Display Section for proper setup of speed
sensor.
• While holding the CONT button down on the
handset turn on the key switch to enter the
programming mode.
6-1
SX DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
STATUS DESCRIPTION PAGE
CODE
Blank Segments do not illuminate on the Dash Display and/or the Handset. .6-4
-01 No seat switch input (no voltage to P1-6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
-02 Forward directional switch is closed on initial power up . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5
-03 Reverse directional switch is closed on initial power up . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-5
-05 Start switch or brake switch fails to close . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6
-06 Accelerator depressed with no direction selected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6
-07 Accelerator input voltage too high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
-08 Accelerator input speed too high on power up after initial key switch
closure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
-09 Both the forward and reverse directional switches are closed at the
same time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .6-8
-11 Start switch closed on power up after initial key switch closure . . . . . ..6-8
-15 Battery voltage is too low or control card is mis-adjusted . . . . . . . . . .. .6-9
-16 Battery voltage is too high or control card is mis-adjusted . . . . . . . . . .. 6-9
-21 Accelerator voltage is too high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10
-23 Motor field current is too high on start up in the reverse direction . . . .6-10
-24 Motor field current is too high on start up in the forward direction . . . .6-11
-27 Control’s internal power supply is less than 10 volts DC . . . . . . . . . . .6-11
-28 Motor field current is too high during the run mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-12
-41 Shorted thermal protector (TP) or armature transistor
over temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-12
-42 Motor armature offset voltage is too high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13
-43 Motor armature offset voltage is too low . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13
-44 Armature transistor did not turn off properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-14
-45 Armature transistor did not turn on properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-14
-46 Look Ahead test for A2 volts less than 12% of battery volts. . . . . . . . .6-15
-49 Motor field current is too low during the run mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-15
-51 Capacitor volts are low before the line contactor closes . . . . . . . . . . ..6-16
-57 Controller “motor current sensor” input too low during running . . . . . ..6-16
-64 The line driver input (P2-17) is less than 12% of battery volts . . . . . ..6-17
-65 The line coil is too high during the run mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-17
-66 The field current exceeds the current limit on the field transistor . . . .. 6-18
-67 The armature current exceeds the armature transistor limit . . . . . . . .. 6-18
-69 The power steering coil current is too high during the run mode. . . . .6-19
-76 Capacitor (1C) voltage too high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-19
-77 Motor current is detected during regenerative braking . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-20
-82 If the armature motor current is greater than a preset value for
longer than 3.5 sec. The armature motoring current will be turned off . ..6-20
6-2
-83 A switch position is incorrect during the accelerator potentiometer
auto calibration routine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-21
-86 Accelerator pot values obtained during the auto calibration routine
were not valid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-21
-89 Hydraulic lever is activated before the pump is enabled when key
switch is initially enabled. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-22
-89 Hydraulic lever is activated when truck is operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..6-22
-90 Traction motor temperature has exceeded maximum
temperature limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-23
-91 Pump motor temperature has exceeded maximum temperature limit. .6-24
-94 Traction motor brush wear indicator had detected a worn brush . . . . .6-25
-94 Traction motor brush wear indicator had detected a worn brush . . . . .6-25
-95 Pump motor brush wear indicator has detected worn brush . . . . . . . .6-26
-95 Pump motor brush wear indicator has detected worn brush . . . . . . . .6-26
-99 Maintenance alert and speed limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..6-27
-117 “Card Type” selection is invalid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..6-27
-127 Control logic card power supply is less than 10 VDC . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-28
-128 Armature current is too high during the lift mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..6-28
-141 Shorted thermal protector (TP1) or transistor is over temperature . . . .6-29
-142 Pump Controller “motor current sensor” input is missing . . . . . . . . . . .6-29
-143 Pump Controller “motor current sensor” input is too low . . . . . . . . . . ..6-30
-144 Power Transistor (Q1) did not turn off properly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-30
-145 Power Transistor (Q1) did not turn on properly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..6-31
-146 “Look Ahead” test for pump motor circuit volts less than 12% of
the battery volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-31
-150 Capacitor volts are low after the line contactor closes . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-32
-151 Capacitor volts are low before the line contactor closes.
(Internal card function during pre-charge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-32
-157 Controller “motor current sensor” input voltage polarity check . . . . . ..6-33
-180 Voltage at capacitor (1C) is less than 14 volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-33
-181 Battery voltage is less than 14 volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-34
-189 Input switch closed before pump enable signal is received. . . . . . . . .6-34
6-3
SX DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Positive or negative control voltage is not present.
• Insure that the key switch is closed and voltage
Circuits valid is present between P1-1 & battery negative.
Also check for voltage between P1-2 and
for control negative.
Traction
Open circuit between control card AND the Dash
Controller Display or Handset.
• Check for an open circuit or loose connection
going from the control and the Dash Display
or Handset.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Mis-adjusted or defective seat or deadman
switch.
• Check to see that the seat switch closes
Circuits valid properly.
for
Open circuit between battery positive and P1-6.
Traction • Check for loose connections or broken wires:
Controller -Between the seat switch and P1-6.
-Between the key switch and the battery
positive side of the seat switch.
-Between the seat switch and P1-2.
6-4
SX DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Forward directional switch is closed on initial
start up (i.e. closure of battery, key switch or
Circuits valid seat/deadman switch).
• Return directional switch lever to neutral and
for then return lever to forward position.
Traction
Forward directional switch is welded closed or
Controller mis-adjusted to be held closed.
• Replace or adjust directional switch to insure
that it opens when the directional switch is
returned to neutral.
Defective control.
• Replace the controller unit.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Reverse directional switch is closed on initial
start up (i.e. closure of battery, key switch or
Circuits valid seat/deadman switch).
• Return directional switch lever to neutral and
for then return lever to reverse position.
Traction
Reverse directional switch is welded closed or
Controller mis-adjusted to be held closed.
• Replace or adjust directional switch to insure
that it opens when the directional switch is
returned to neutral.
Defective control.
• Replace the controller unit.
6-5
SX DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Defective start switch circuit.
• Check start switch to insure closure with
accelerator pedal released.
Circuits valid • Check for open circuit or loose connection in
wiring from key switch to start switch and
for from P1-3 to start switch.
Traction
Controller Defective accelerator switch.
• Check accelerator switch potentiometer for
proper operation and ohmic value.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Accelerator pedal is depressed before closing
forward or reverse directional switch.
• Status code will disappear when directional
Circuits valid switch is closed or when accelerator pedal is
released.
for
Traction Defective directional switch.
• Check forward or reverse switch to insure
Controller closure when direction is selected.
6-6
SX DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Accelerator input mis-adjusted or defective.
• Input voltage at P1-7 should be more than
20% speed.. Adjust or replace accelerator unit
Circuits valid to insure that the voltage at P1-7 is calling for
less than 20% before depressing pedal. P1-9 P1-7 P1-8
for
Traction • Repeat the auto calibration routine outlined in 56 29 28
Accelerator Controller Set-up Procedures of
Controller this manual.
P9-4 P9-1
• P1-7 or the accelerator pot negative have an
open circuit.
P9-3
• Defective Control ACC. POT
6-7
SX DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Forward or reverse directional switch welded
closed or mis-adjusted to be held closed.
• Replace or adjust directional switches to insure
Circuits valid that they open when directional switch is
returned to neutral.
for
Traction Short circuit between battery positive and P1-4
and / or P1-5.
Controller • Disconnect wires from P1-4 and P1-5 and
check wire for short circuit to positive side of
directional switch.
Defective card.
• Disconnect wires and measure voltage at
P1-4 and P1-5. Voltage should be less than
60% of battery volts.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Start switch input mis-adjusted or defective.
• Input voltage at P1-3 should be less than 60%
of battery volts at key switch closing. Adjust or
Circuits valid replace accelerator unit to insure that the
voltage at P1-3 is less than 60% of battery
for volts before closing the start switch.
Traction
Short circuit between battery positive and P1-3
Controller in start switch input circuit.
• Disconnect wire from P1-3. Check for short
circuit from wire to battery positive.
Defective card.
• Disconnect wire from P1-3. Measure voltage
from P1-3 to negative. Voltage should be zero,
if not, replace card.
6-8
SX DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Discharged battery.
• Check battery for proper open circuit voltage
as shown in “Trouble Shooting Diagram,
Circuits valid charge battery, if required.
for Defective battery.
Traction • Check each battery cell for proper voltage
(greater than 1.95 volts at cell). Replace or
Controller repair battery.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
FU1 15A
Incorrect control card adjustment. 5
• Check function 15 for proper adjustment for
NOMINAL MAXIMUM
battery being used. See Handset instructions LIMIT VOLTS
Circuits valid for details. Adjust to proper setting. BATTERY
VOLTAGE
AT 2.4 VDC
PER CELL
for Battery over-charged or incorrect battery used. 24 28.8
Traction • Check battery for proper open circuit voltage 36 43.2
per table in trouble-shooting diagram. If voltage
Controller excessive, check battery charger for proper
48 57.6
72 86.4
output voltage. +
P1-1 80 100.8
NEG
Traction
Control N
Terminal
6-9
SX DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Verify wire connection between accelerator pot
to P1-8.
P9-3
ACC. POT
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Defective control
• Replace controller unit.
Circuits valid
for
Traction
Controller
6-10
SX DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES
Circuits valid
for
Traction
Controller
POSSIBLE CAUSE 5
Discharged Battery. FU1
Circuits valid • Check battery to insure proper state of charge. 10
Voltage may be dropping below 10 Volts DC
for under load. + 2
Traction
Loose connection at P1-1.
Controller • Insure that the wire connection at P1-1 is tight. -
P1-1 should be at battery voltage. P1-1 P1-2
NEG
Defective control.
• Replace controller unit.
6-11
SX DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Continued operation of vehicle in high motor cur-
rent condition.
• Operate vehicle at lower motor current THE PRESENCE OF THIS STATUS CODE
Circuits valid condition for 70 seconds.
IS NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF A
for Function 7 is mis-adjusted to allow higher than CONTROL ISSUE. IF FUNCTION 7 IS NOT
Traction normal motor filed current.
MIS-ADJUSTED, THE STATUS CODE INDI-
• Adjust function per OEM instructions.
Controller CATES AN APPLICATION ISSUE WHERE A
MOTOR IS BEING STALLED, ETC. DIS-
PLAY OF THIS STATUS CODE SHOULD
NOT TRIGGER THE RETURN OF A CON-
TROL FOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Control is in thermal cut-back.
• Allow control to cool, status code should THE PRESENCE OF THIS STATUS CODE IS
Circuits valid disappear.
NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF A CON-
for Defective control. TROL ISSUE. IF FUNCTION 7 IS NOT MIS-
Traction • Replace controller unit. ADJUSTED, THE STATUS CODE INDI-
Controller NOTE: Thermal protector located in control is CATES AN APPLICATION ISSUE WHERE A
not serviceable. MOTOR IS BEING STALLED, ETC. DISPLAY
OF THIS STATUS CODE SHOULD NOT
TRIGGER THE RETURN OF A CONTROL
FOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT.
6-12
SX DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Defective control.
• Replace controller unit.
Circuits valid
for
Traction
Controller
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Defective control.
• Replace controller unit.
Circuits valid
for
Traction
Controller
6-13
SX DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Defective control.
Circuits valid • Replace controller unit.
for
Traction
Controller
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Defective control.
• Replace controller unit.
Circuits valid
for
Traction
Controller
6-14
SX DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Check for short circuit from the motor armature
to the frame of the vehicle.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Defective control or connection.
6-15
SX DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Welded 1A contactor (if used)
• Check PTC for open circuit on line contactor.
Circuits valid • Check for conductivity across open 1A
contactor.
for
Traction Wiring error
• Insure that there is no device connected to
Controller load side of line contactor.
Defective control.
• Replace controller unit.
1A CTR 740Amp
control only
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Line contactor power tips did not close.
6-16
SX DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Open wire connection to Pin P1-17.
• Shorted line Driver transistor in control.
Circuits valid • Possible open circuit in line contactor coil
for Defective control.
Traction • Replace controller unit.
Controller
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Shorted line contactor coil.
• Short between wires connected to line coil.
6-17
SX DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES
TRACTION
DESCRIPTION OF STATUS CAUSE OF STATUS INDICATION
This status code will be displayed when the field transistor
STATUS CODE The field current exceeds the current exceeds its specific current limit. The line contactor will
-66 limit on the field transistor. drop out and the key switch will have to be recycled to
restart the control.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Shorted field F1 to F2
TRACTION
DESCRIPTION OF STATUS CAUSE OF STATUS INDICATION
STATUS CODE The armature current exceeds the This status code will be displayed when the armature tran-
armature transistor limit. sistor exceeds its specific current limit. The control is reset
-67 by recycling the key switch.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Shorted motor armature A1 to A2
6-18
SX DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Shorted power steering control coil
• Short between wires connecting to the power
steering coil.
Circuits valid • Open FU4 fuse
for
Traction If the power steering coil resistance is correct
(59Ω for 36-48volt)
Controller (161Ω for 80 volt) then:
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Unplugging the battery connector during LINE FU4
Circuits valid regenerative braking.
• Line contactor bouncing open during regen.
for • Main power fuse opening during regen. +
ARMATURE
6-19
SX DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Defective control.
• Replace controller unit
LINE FU1
Circuits valid
for +
ARMATURE
Traction Battery ACC POT
FIELD
POS A1 F1
Controller -
POWER CONNECTIONS
NEG A2 F2
6-20
SX DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES
POSSIBLE CAUSE:
• Seat switch is open
• Confirm switch wiring, or replace
Circuits valid switch, if required.
for • Any of the forward, reverse or start switches
Traction are closed
• Confirm switch wiring, or replace
Controller switch, if required.
POSSIBLE CAUSE:
• Misadjusted or defective accelerator
potentiometer assembly
Circuits valid • Verify the accelerator potentiometer operation.
• Open circuit on the accelerator potentiometer.
for P1-9 P1-7 P1-8
Traction
Controller 56 29 28
P9-4 P9-1
P9-3
ACC. POT
6-21
SX DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES
POSSIBLE CAUSE:
Shorted or welded hydraulic switch
Circuits valid • Verify connections to hydraulic switches
• Verify mechanical operation of hydraulic
for switches (check adjustment).
Traction
• Check for short between wire 50 and 52.
Controller
• Check for shorted switch.
POSSIBLE CAUSE:
• Battery voltage has dropped to Lift Lockout
conditions.
Circuits valid
for
Traction
Controller
6-22
SX DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES
POSSIBLE CAUSE
User defined status code is displayed by switch
closure to battery negative.
Circuits valid
• Defective temp switch (shorted). Traction
for motor.
Traction
• Defective TMM card.
Motor
Temperature • Wire 80 shorted to battery NEG.
(Contactor • Battery Neg @ TMM7A terminal 1 P11-5
Hydraulics)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
User defined status code is displayed by switch
closure to battery negative.
Circuits valid
• Defective temp switch (shorted). Traction
for motor.
Traction
• Defective pump card.
Motor
Temperature • Wire 80 shorted to battery NEG.
(Pump • Battery Neg @ pump control P5-16
Controller)
6-23
SX DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES
POSSIBLE CAUSE
User defined status code is displayed by switch
closure to battery negative.
Circuits valid
• Battery Neg at TMM7A terminal 3 P11-6.
for
Hydraulic • Wire 82 shorted to battery NEG.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
User defined status code is displayed by switch
closure to battery negative.
6-24
SX DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES
POSSIBLE CAUSE
User defined status code is displayed by motor
brush sensor closure to battery positive.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
User defined status code is displayed by motor
brush sensor closure to battery positive.
6-25
SX DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES
POSSIBLE CAUSE
User defined status code is displayed by motor
brush sensor closure to battery positive.
Hydraulics)
POSSIBLE CAUSE
User defined status code is displayed by motor
brush sensor closure to battery positive.
6-26
SX DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Invalid card type selection.
• Review function 17 in the Handset Instruction
sheets. Adjust and set card type value as
Circuits valid instructed by Service Manual.
for
Pump NO
Controller GRAPHIC
FOR THIS
STATUS CODE
6-27
SX DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Discharged battery
• Check battery to insure proper state of charge.
• Check control fuse FU 11.
Circuits valid
for Loose connection at P1-1.
• Insure that the wire connection at P1-1 is tight.
Pump • Insure that wire connection at P5-1 is tight.
Controller • Check for Volt drop across wire 12 and wire 2.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Continued operation of vehicle in high motor cur-
rent condition.
• Operate vehicle at lower motor current condi-
Circuits valid tion for 70 seconds.
for • Check hydraulic pressure adjustment. NO
Pump GRAPHIC
Controller
FOR THIS
STATUS CODE
6-28
SX DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Control is in thermal cut-back.
• Allow control to cool, status code should
Circuits valid disappear.
for • Check wire 23, P5-14 and P2-9
Pump
• Check hydraulic pressure adjustment.
Controller
NOTE: Pump control thermal protection is locat-
ed inside of pump control and is not serviceable
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Control is defective.
• Replace controller unit.
6-29
SX DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Control is defective
• Replace controller unit.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Control is defective
• Check switch adjustment.
• Check for shorts to Neg on wires 51,52,53,54.
Circuits valid
• Replace controller.
for
Pump
Controller
6-30
SX DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Control is defective
• Replace controller unit.
A1
Controller
P A1 *
PUMP CONTROL
A2
POWER
CONNECTION
N A2
FIELD
A2
6-31
SX DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES
ARMATURE
A1
Pump P A1 *
Defective power fuse.
Controller • Check power fuse for open circuit.
PUMP CONTROL
POWER
CONNECTION
A2
N A2
FIELD
*
No battery voltage at P5-1.
A2
• Check for battery voltage at POS and P5-1.
N
• Check for loose connection at P5-1.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Note: Repeated “charging/discharging” the
capacitors during troubleshooting will cause sta-
tus code 51. Also “do not” connect any loads to
Circuits valid the load side of the line contactor.
• Check battery voltage.
for • Check for open PTC resistor.
Pump • Check for battery voltage at P5-1
Controller Defective control.
• Replace controller unit.
6-32
SX DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Control is defective
• Replace controller unit.
Circuits valid
for
Pump
Controller
POSSIBLE CAUSE
(Line contactor controlled by traction control).
Line contactor opened up during run.
•Check connection from P5-17 to Line coil (-) for
Circuits valid loose connection.
•Check connection from battery (+) to Line coil
for (+) for loose connection.
Pump •Check for failed power fuse at pump control.
•Check for dirty contactor tips.
Controller
6-33
SX DIAGNOSTIC STATUS CODES
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Check connection from control fuse to pump
P1 for loose connections.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Hydraulic handle pulled before pump enable
signal given.
6-34