Re: (ET) ET No Go

["SteveS" <ssawtelle fcc net>]

Model #is:

26AE12BA

BTW any idea what vintage that makes it?

- Steve


----- Original Message -----
From: "RJ Kanary" <rjkanary nauticom net>
To: "SteveS" <ssawtelle fcc net>; <>
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 11:49 AM
Subject: Re: (ET) ET No Go


> What is the model number of your E - 12 ?
>
>
> RJ Kanary @ Bandi Bros. Inc.
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "SteveS" <ssawtelle fcc net>
> To: <elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>
> Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 11:29 AM
> Subject: Re: (ET) ET No Go
>
>
> > Thanks for the suggestions.
> >
> > I forgot to mention that the motor spins free and quiet, so I discount
the
> > brake and transaxle, so sounds like I should look at the field circuit.
> >
> > The schematic I have shows a Varistor/Diode assembly. Is that part of
the
> > circuit board behind the control panel that has a bunch of SCRs and
diodes
> > on it? The schematic doesn't show all the other parts on the board, so
> maybe
> > I have a newer or older model.
> >
> > Guess its time to trace thru the wires.
> >
> > - Steve
> > E12
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "David Roden (Akron OH USA)" <roden ald net>
> > To: <>
> > Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 10:46 AM
> > Subject: Re: (ET) ET No Go
> >
> >
> > > On 6 Feb 2002 at 21:17, SWS wrote:
> > >
> > > > - Are the 10 and 49 wires the field connections?
> > >
> > > I don't know about the numbers (don't have my manual handy), but the
> > > smaller-diameter wires going to the motor are the field connections.
> The
> > > larger ones are the armature connections.
> > >
> > > The symptoms you describe could be caused by an open connection in 
> > > the
> > > field circuit.  This could be the reversing relay, dirty connections,
or
> > > even an open field in the motor (unlikely).
> > >
> > > They could also be caused by a mechanical problem such as locked
brakes
> > > or a seriously munged transaxle.
> > >
> > > I recommend obtaining the Homeowner's Service Manual from Bill Gunn.
It
> > > has excellent troubleshooting flowcharts.  You'll also need a
multimeter
> > > (analog or digital).  You can get a suitable one for $40 or so at
Radio
> > > Shack.
> > >
> > >
> > > David Roden - Akron, Ohio, USA
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> > > 1991 Ford Escort Green/EV 128vdc
> > > 1970 GE Elec-trak E15 36vdc
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