Re: (ET) I need new parts -- please help

["" <thumphrey mynra com>]

I had similar symptoms with my I-5.

Check the connections on the shunt that is behind the steering column, 
make sure they are clean and tight, then clean and tighten them. Mine were 
severely corroded, The difference in power between before and after is 
remarkable.

On another note, (humorous)
My wife was driving the ET the other day, when she went to back-up it was 
dead.

Hmmmm.... The mower works but it won't go in either forward or reverse, 
check breaker...OK
check control fuses....OK
check throttle is not sticking.....OK
check disconnect switch....OK....cycle it a couple times, still no joy.
look at battery connections...all is well.

Me. "Uhhhmmmm, I'm feeling kind of stooopid now, but try it with your foot 
OFF the brake."

Her. "Ooops, sorry"

Damn, I hate when that happens.
 
Stay Charged!
Hump
 

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> Jeremy Gagliardi com
> Sent: Friday, May 28, 2004 8:14 AM
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> Subject: (ET) I need new parts -- please help
> 
> 
> I posted this yesterday, but please allow me to ask my questions more
> directly, since this is my most immediate need...
> 
> My immediate need is to replace the relays.  I have 1 failed and another 
> on
> its way out.  Is there a modern equivalent?  The one that failed is the 
> one
> that cuts power when the brake is applied -- I have it jury-rigged in a 
> bad
> way.  The one that is failing I'm not quite sure yet, but to be on the 
> safe
> side, I would just replace all of them.
> 
> More info, when I go forward, sometimes I notice power cuts out for a 
> second
> or 2 then jumps back in, sometimes it seems like sluggish power.  It 
> seems
> when I come to a complete stop then start again, everything is fine 
> again.
> (Mower stays on the whole time).
> 
> Please help.  My E20 seems like it is on the verge of becoming an 
> expensive,
> battery-powered doorstop, if I don't find new relays.
> 
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