smoke after incorrect battery install

argh · 08-10-2009, 10:31 PM

PDS its a resister on solenoid and series its a diode

Nate · 08-10-2009, 10:36 PM

Tomorrow look under the controller lid for something burnt. If you can't see anything it is inside the controller.

argh · 08-10-2009, 10:38 PM

I have a PDS (K502) - spec says resister for pds on solenoid - dont want to spend any more $$ since just dumped cash into batteries - it would be great if all i have to do is replace a $5 resistor! Looks like a lock washer and nut for it with no welding?

argh · 08-10-2009, 10:39 PM

Thx Nate-hopefully its just a burnt resistor!

argh · 08-11-2009, 08:33 AM

Resistor is in tack-looks like I need a used PDS controller-ARGH!

dock98 · 08-11-2009, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate

OK who is the mechanical one, you or your husband?

sounds like neither.maybe better and cheaper to take it to a pro?

Nate · 08-11-2009, 08:42 AM

Do you have a voltmeter with diode test? Last check before you open the pocket book.

pggroves · 08-11-2009, 08:56 AM

Note:

If you choose to go a route other than the Curtis PDS stock replacement you will lose the diagnostic capabilities built in to the Curtis PDS controller.

argh · 08-13-2009, 03:01 PM

OK-got new refurbished PDS controller in mail so started to take old one out. I had a very hard time getting the J1 10 pin connector off. Once I did I noticed that 2 of the pins were fried (also the back of the controller where the pin attached was warped from heat!) Did I mention its 100 degrees in my garage!!! My guess is now I need another new part. On the J1 connector, the red/white wire was the most fried and the red wire next to it looked partially fried. So Im now going to borrow a voltmeter and order a new J1 connector. I'm trying not to curse my husband under my breath.

argh · 08-13-2009, 03:04 PM

Also I noticed the amps were different on the new controller-it is 275 instead of 300. The volts are the same. Should I worry about this?

08-10-2009, 10:31 PM	#21
argh Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 19	Re: smoke after incorrect battery install PDS its a resister on solenoid and series its a diode
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08-10-2009, 10:36 PM	#22
Nate Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 679	Re: smoke after incorrect battery install Tomorrow look under the controller lid for something burnt. If you can't see anything it is inside the controller.
Nate Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 679

08-10-2009, 10:38 PM	#23
argh Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 19	Re: smoke after incorrect battery install I have a PDS (K502) - spec says resister for pds on solenoid - dont want to spend any more $$ since just dumped cash into batteries - it would be great if all i have to do is replace a $5 resistor! Looks like a lock washer and nut for it with no welding?
argh Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 19

08-10-2009, 10:39 PM	#24
argh Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 19	Re: smoke after incorrect battery install Thx Nate-hopefully its just a burnt resistor!
argh Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 19

08-11-2009, 08:33 AM	#25
argh Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 19	Re: smoke after incorrect battery install Resistor is in tack-looks like I need a used PDS controller-ARGH!
argh Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 19

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08-11-2009, 08:42 AM	#27
Nate Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 679	Re: smoke after incorrect battery install Do you have a voltmeter with diode test? Last check before you open the pocket book.
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08-11-2009, 08:56 AM	#28
pggroves steeplejack x Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 3,382	Re: smoke after incorrect battery install Note: If you choose to go a route other than the Curtis PDS stock replacement you will lose the diagnostic capabilities built in to the Curtis PDS controller.

08-13-2009, 03:01 PM	#29
argh Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 19	Re: smoke after incorrect battery install OK-got new refurbished PDS controller in mail so started to take old one out. I had a very hard time getting the J1 10 pin connector off. Once I did I noticed that 2 of the pins were fried (also the back of the controller where the pin attached was warped from heat!) Did I mention its 100 degrees in my garage!!! My guess is now I need another new part. On the J1 connector, the red/white wire was the most fried and the red wire next to it looked partially fried. So Im now going to borrow a voltmeter and order a new J1 connector. I'm trying not to curse my husband under my breath.
argh Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 19

08-13-2009, 03:04 PM	#30
argh Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 19	Re: smoke after incorrect battery install Also I noticed the amps were different on the new controller-it is 275 instead of 300. The volts are the same. Should I worry about this?
argh Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 19

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