New to this forum. Found tons of great info already but not quite the answer I need yet. My PowerDrive 50 quit working completely last week - made some buzzing noises and the wires got hot. I took apart the armature and inspected brushes etc and all looked good. I ran 12 volts direct to the motor after reassembling and it spins at full speed. (Bypassed the control board)
I just replaced the control board and still nothing. I disassembled the foot control which doesn't appear to be serviceable. I checked to make sure I have power to the foot contol via a test light and I have power going in. When I use the test light on the main red wire into the control board and depress the power button on the foot control, I get a weak light on the control board - almost like a bad ground on a trailer light.
Is the foot control my next part to replace? It also does not turn yet I get a good light when checking power at the control board while pressing the turn buttons on the foot control.
Thanks in advance for all you insight!
I just replaced the control board and still nothing. I disassembled the foot control which doesn't appear to be serviceable. I checked to make sure I have power to the foot contol via a test light and I have power going in. When I use the test light on the main red wire into the control board and depress the power button on the foot control, I get a weak light on the control board - almost like a bad ground on a trailer light.
Is the foot control my next part to replace? It also does not turn yet I get a good light when checking power at the control board while pressing the turn buttons on the foot control.
Thanks in advance for all you insight!