Curtis Motor Controller 1204 vs 1204M for 04 Villager 8

Mark Mc · 06-17-2019, 09:02 AM

I have a 04 Villager 8 with a Curtis PMC 1204-412 Controller 300amp that I had rebuilt 2 years ago and upgraded to 400amps - I am pretty sure I ruined it and rather than get it rebuilt again I am going to replace with a new one - the question is on Curtis website they show the 1204M series [1204M-6301] as a replacement but they also still have a direct drop in 1204-412 - the 1204M is 325amps and cheaper $339 versus $628 for the 300amp direct replacement

My question: What makes the most sense? - how to tell for sure if the 1204M is the better buy

Thanks for any suggestions
Mark M

NoleFan4Ever · 06-17-2019, 10:23 AM

The 1204M is a programmable controller and you will need a programmer or have it programmed to your cart. I would suggest an Alltrax SR-48400 as a replacement as that will get you the best controller on the market with complete control by you and your laptop with the Alltrax Tool Kit. That controller has an industry leading 2 year warranty, more deliverable amperage, and complete user controlability. You can see see the here. https://www.revolutiongolfcars.com/motor-controllers

Mark Mc · 06-17-2019, 11:10 AM

Thanks - I sent them an email requesting more information - Like the Made in the USA part and price

jeremy98 · 06-17-2019, 11:20 AM

You could also take a look at the controls that FSIP carries. You can get either a 500amp or 700amp control that would work with this application.
https://bit.ly/31NW1fc
https://bit.ly/2ZoqLBo

TahoeDawgZ71 · 06-17-2019, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Mc

Thanks - I sent them an email requesting more information - Like the Made in the USA part and price

You'll be happy with your Alltrax. Call me if you have any questions. Thank you sir.

NoleFan4Ever · 06-17-2019, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Mc

Thanks - I sent them an email requesting more information - Like the Made in the USA part and price

You will love the results and ease of controlability....

Mark Mc · 06-25-2019, 08:27 PM

Thanks for the advice - I bought it - put it in [way too tall to just bolt in place of the Curtis] but I have one question - maybe I have it wired wrong but I do not see the blinking Green LED status come on when I turn on the key switch - I only get the Status [in my case 7 blinks and one steady = 5k Club throttle] until I partially depress the accelerator and hear the Solenoid engage.

If my description makes sense - is that normal or do I have something wired wrong?

NoleFan4Ever · 06-25-2019, 10:07 PM

The status is it. It blinks 7 times for the throttle and then goes solid green - Solid green meaning it is ready.....

NCPW · 06-26-2019, 12:20 PM

You are correct and have it weird properly it sounds like.

TahoeDawgZ71 · 06-26-2019, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Mc

Thanks for the advice - I bought it - put it in [way too tall to just bolt in place of the Curtis] but I have one question - maybe I have it wired wrong but I do not see the blinking Green LED status come on when I turn on the key switch - I only get the Status [in my case 7 blinks and one steady = 5k Club throttle] until I partially depress the accelerator and hear the Solenoid engage.

If my description makes sense - is that normal or do I have something wired wrong?

I replied to your email, but I'll reply here as well. The "SR" controllers for series cars are not technically "ON" until you depress the accelerator and provide power to the red KSI-ON wire that you plugged into the KSI input of the controller. This is normal.

Regarding your comment about it being too tall, can you elaborate? Yes it's taller than the Curtis, but if you use longer bolts it will bolt into the same four mounting holes. Are you having a clearance issue? Where? I've never had any clearance issues replacing a Curtis series controller with an Alltrax in a Club Car. Thank you for your feedback.

06-17-2019, 10:23 AM	#2
NoleFan4Ever MOD of all BS! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 17,477	Re: Curtis Motor Controller 1204 vs 1204M for 04 Villager 8 The 1204M is a programmable controller and you will need a programmer or have it programmed to your cart. I would suggest an Alltrax SR-48400 as a replacement as that will get you the best controller on the market with complete control by you and your laptop with the Alltrax Tool Kit. That controller has an industry leading 2 year warranty, more deliverable amperage, and complete user controlability. You can see see the here. https://www.revolutiongolfcars.com/motor-controllers

06-17-2019, 11:10 AM	#3
Mark Mc Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 8	Re: Curtis Motor Controller 1204 vs 1204M for 04 Villager 8 Thanks - I sent them an email requesting more information - Like the Made in the USA part and price
Mark Mc Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 8

06-17-2019, 11:20 AM	#4
jeremy98 Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2017 Location: Carlisle, PA Posts: 47	Re: Curtis Motor Controller 1204 vs 1204M for 04 Villager 8 You could also take a look at the controls that FSIP carries. You can get either a 500amp or 700amp control that would work with this application. https://bit.ly/31NW1fc https://bit.ly/2ZoqLBo

06-25-2019, 08:27 PM	#7
Mark Mc Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 8	Re: Curtis Motor Controller 1204 vs 1204M for 04 Villager 8 Thanks for the advice - I bought it - put it in [way too tall to just bolt in place of the Curtis] but I have one question - maybe I have it wired wrong but I do not see the blinking Green LED status come on when I turn on the key switch - I only get the Status [in my case 7 blinks and one steady = 5k Club throttle] until I partially depress the accelerator and hear the Solenoid engage. If my description makes sense - is that normal or do I have something wired wrong?
Mark Mc Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 8

06-26-2019, 12:20 PM	#9
NCPW Just Gone Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,549	Re: Curtis Motor Controller 1204 vs 1204M for 04 Villager 8 You are correct and have it weird properly it sounds like.

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