Do you mean the big band resistors over the charger when you say 'current limiter'? If so, then it does sound like loss of field. As mentioned, the reverse relay is a likely cuplrit. They burn out if you go from forward to reverse without fully stopping. If you loosen the back cover to the instrument casting (in the front battery compartment) the relay is to the far right (when sitting on the seat). Do not lower the hood with the cover open as the cross bar will hit the relay (personal experience).
- SteveS
David Roden wrote:On 1 Sep 2005 at 21:14, JReedsoars aol com wrote:When I run in any power setting forward or backward it runs well for abouttwo to three minutes and then the metal bands labeled in the manual as currentlimiter all start smoking profusely. The power then drops and it will notmove itself.I'm not too familiar with E12s (I have an E15) but generically the kind of behaviour you describe could be the result of either severe friction in the drivetrain (dragging brake?) or insufficient motor field strength.