need to determine if controller is dead

[JohnnieB]

Originally Posted by Locky

Of the 10 pins on the J1 plug, 4 and 5 are the only ones that have any voltage. If I’m reading it correct, the 1 should have voltage to the f/r, and either 8 or 9 should be supplying voltage to the ignition and the other returning it. And the same for 6 and 7 to and from the solenoid?

That's right.

Sounds like some of the PC-board runs have been vaporized.

[mastrich]

Thanks so much JB, Your explanation helped me understand the current flow. I bought used 2005 western pds cart with a smoked controller.

[JohnnieB]

Drop an Alltrax XCT48400-PDS (or larger) controller in it along with a 200A or larger solenoid and 4Ga cables throughout (10 total) and hold onto you hat. It'll do over 20MPH with a 36V battery pack and faster with 42V or 48V (whatever Western uses). User programmable, so you can slow it down if you so desire.