Resistor burned when upgrading Curtis controller

kantuckian · 03-12-2021, 07:51 AM

Thanks for the info

biphase · 03-12-2021, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oberwan

1266R-5351 is the Curtis Model #.

1266R-5351 sounds like the wrong controller for a '04 Club Car DS. Do you know the model number of the original controller. I think the original should be one of the following part numbers:

1510-5201, 1510A-5250 or 1510A-5251

1266R has a completely different pin-out on the 16-pin connector and is not compatible with the above listed controllers.

biphase · 03-12-2021, 02:05 PM

A 1266R controller might work in the Club Car DS cart if the controller comes with a harness adapter to correct the 16-pin interface.

Oberwan · 03-13-2021, 10:38 AM

Thanks for all your help. 1510A-5251 is what I pulled out. Looks like I ordered the wrong controller. Any suggestion what controller is a good upgrade? I wanted to go to a higher volt controller as I have lifted tires and working in loose sand most of the time.

scottyb · 03-13-2021, 11:56 AM

Skip Curtis and go straight to Alltrax. Alltrax has been the biggest name in aftermarket golf cart controls for about 20 yrs. These controls have the only reverse polarity protection and 2 yr no questions asked warranty. Plus free programming software, diagnostic features and more

Oberwan · 03-15-2021, 05:43 PM

Most appreciated. Ordered my Alltrex controller today.

biphase · 03-15-2021, 09:41 PM

PM sent.

Oberwan · 03-21-2021, 06:21 AM

So I got the new Alltrex part and before I put it in, I was testing my batteries and they are reading over 12.5 volts on the multimeter. My son seems to think this isn’t right. Before I trash a $600 controller I wanted to run this past you to see why this might be happening. I replaced the 8 volt (6) Trojan batteries about one year ago and haven’t been used very much.

rowlands57 · 03-21-2021, 08:53 AM

Your 8 volt batteries are reading at 12+ volts? That does not sound right at all to me. your total pack voltage would be 75 if that was the case. Can you double check that you do, in fact, have 8 volt batteries. If they do there would be 4 fill caps on each battery. If you have 6 fill caps per battery it would appear you have the wrong ones in there.

scottyb · 03-21-2021, 09:08 AM

If you are getting crazy readings the multimeter needs a new 9v battery.
If the 12v batteries are 12.5v they are fine.

03-12-2021, 07:51 AM	#11
kantuckian Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 635	Re: Resistor burned when upgrading Curtis controller Thanks for the info
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03-12-2021, 02:05 PM	#13
biphase Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 384	Re: Resistor burned when upgrading Curtis controller A 1266R controller might work in the Club Car DS cart if the controller comes with a harness adapter to correct the 16-pin interface.

03-13-2021, 10:38 AM	#14
Oberwan Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 10	Re: Resistor burned when upgrading Curtis controller Thanks for all your help. 1510A-5251 is what I pulled out. Looks like I ordered the wrong controller. Any suggestion what controller is a good upgrade? I wanted to go to a higher volt controller as I have lifted tires and working in loose sand most of the time.
Oberwan Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 10

03-13-2021, 11:56 AM	#15
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: Resistor burned when upgrading Curtis controller Skip Curtis and go straight to Alltrax. Alltrax has been the biggest name in aftermarket golf cart controls for about 20 yrs. These controls have the only reverse polarity protection and 2 yr no questions asked warranty. Plus free programming software, diagnostic features and more

03-15-2021, 05:43 PM	#16
Oberwan Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 10	Re: Resistor burned when upgrading Curtis controller Most appreciated. Ordered my Alltrex controller today.
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03-15-2021, 09:41 PM	#17
biphase Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 384	Re: Resistor burned when upgrading Curtis controller PM sent.

03-21-2021, 06:21 AM	#18
Oberwan Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 10	Re: Resistor burned when upgrading Curtis controller So I got the new Alltrex part and before I put it in, I was testing my batteries and they are reading over 12.5 volts on the multimeter. My son seems to think this isn’t right. Before I trash a $600 controller I wanted to run this past you to see why this might be happening. I replaced the 8 volt (6) Trojan batteries about one year ago and haven’t been used very much.
Oberwan Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 10

03-21-2021, 08:53 AM	#19
rowlands57 Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Greater Myrtle Beach Area Posts: 153	Re: Resistor burned when upgrading Curtis controller Your 8 volt batteries are reading at 12+ volts? That does not sound right at all to me. your total pack voltage would be 75 if that was the case. Can you double check that you do, in fact, have 8 volt batteries. If they do there would be 4 fill caps on each battery. If you have 6 fill caps per battery it would appear you have the wrong ones in there.

03-21-2021, 09:08 AM	#20
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: Resistor burned when upgrading Curtis controller If you are getting crazy readings the multimeter needs a new 9v battery. If the 12v batteries are 12.5v they are fine.

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