Re: (ET) ET No Go

["RJ Kanary" <rjkanary nauticom net>]

 I'll be getting back to you on your gremlin. About the year of 
manufacture,
the best clues I have found have been the date codes, stamped on the reed
relays. That, of course, assumes they have never been replaced .


RJ Kanary @ Bandi Bros. Inc.
Member TRNi  Since 1998
ASE® Certified Master Auto Technician
Member Tech Line Associates Since 1987
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----- Original Message -----
From: "SteveS" <ssawtelle fcc net>
To: "RJ Kanary" <rjkanary nauticom net>; <elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 12:30 PM
Subject: Re: (ET) ET No Go


> 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.
> > Member TRNi  Since 1998
> > ASE® Certified Master Auto Technician
> > Member Tech Line Associates Since 1987
> > rjkanary nauticom net
> >
> > ----- 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
> > > > 1991 Solectria Force 144vac
> > > > 1991 Ford Escort Green/EV 128vdc
> > > > 1970 GE Elec-trak E15 36vdc
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