New Alltrax controller

[Canuck2400]

Thanks Walter—-I have to call Alltrax tomorrow so I will double check with them, the people that said use the one I did are Alltrax dealers— I agree with you all tho, if Alltrax supply a diode it should be used, but they didn’t sent one with this controller —— thanks again

[Canuck2400]

Just as an aside— I purchased both the controller and solenoid from the same dealer, would it make a difference than it is a 400a solenoid instead of 200a ?

[ThreeCW]

Originally Posted by Canuck2400

Just as an aside— I purchased both the controller and solenoid from the same dealer, would it make a difference than it is a 400a solenoid instead of 200a ?

The 400 amp solenoid functions the same way as the 200 amp solenoid, it just has a higher rated capacity. A solenoid is just an electrically operated switch ... its function is to turn the power on or off.

[mgray70]

Originally Posted by Canuck2400

Just as an aside— I purchased both the controller and solenoid from the same dealer, would it make a difference than it is a 400a solenoid instead of 200a ?

The solenoid is probably rated for 200 amp continuous and 400 amp peak. The pds control does not use that precharge resistor. It needs a regen diode.

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[Canuck2400]

I tried contacting Alltrax, I’m just waiting to hear back from them on the diode and the problem with power going to all posts on the F/R switch

[Canuck2400]

I have tried contacting Alltrax a couple of times, and no response from them, very disappointing I thought they would have been a little more accommodating, I’ll try them again tomorrow and see if they respond

[ThreeCW]

Email may not be their preferred option for contact ... have your tried calling them directly on their support line? I had good feedback from them over the phone.

[Canuck2400]

Yes—- I did call, and got it straightened out, as people on this site stated I got bad info from the supplier, so they are sending me the diode. I also ordered a new wire harness since the problem with power going to the 3 pins on the back of the F/R switch has been the same problem with 3 controllers now. When looking at the new harness I’m wondering if I have mixed up the green and green/black wire, one of which goes to the reverse buzzer, the other one to the F/R switch. If I mixed up on the first controller, then copied the other 2 could explain a lot— can’t wait now to check it in the morning. I hope that’s all it is.
Thanks