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Functional Artist said:
With the throttle completely disconnected from...everything
...connect the positive of a 12V battery to the yellow wire
...& then, use a 12V test light (or mm) to see "if" the blue wire has/shows any voltage

Then, switch the key switch "on"
...& "see" if the blue wire has/shows any voltage
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So we're looking for just a continuity test? Easy.

IIRR the red is 5 volt, the green is ground and black is battery. (maybe visa versa on the G & B I'll verify)
The 5V is variable following the twist throttle. The battery readout on the throttle gets is info from the black, im guessing.
If thats the case what is the two wires (plug) labeled "indicator"

The "power lock" plug needs a jumper if no switch is used?

"Brake" and "brake light" can be left with out jumpers? that seems obvious.

It would be nice if there were a schematic or at least a little more detail on line.
 
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Here's the latest.
the blue and yeller wires are to the keyed switch. So l'm thinkin the "power lock" pair goes there. The " indicator" pair is unused.

Gas is easier
l don't have enough smarts for this.
 
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Master Hack said:
Here's the latest.
the blue and yeller wires are to the keyed switch. So l'm thinkin the "power lock" pair goes there. The " indicator" pair is unused.

Gas is easier
l don't have enough smarts for this.
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HeyT,

Yup, there's a bit of a "learnin' curve" to this stuff
...but, once ya "get 'er done" your "golden" :cheers2:

"the blue & yellow wires are to the key switch"...Good!

So/yes, the "Power Lock" plug should be connected to the blue & yellow wires
...& since the "Power Lock" circuit "works" at "pack voltage"
...this connection, should also "power" the meter (if it didn't get damaged durin' the smokin' incident) :unsure:

* The indicator plug/connector is only used "if" you're connecting a separate meter
...as this plug, connects directly to the battery pack (via the controller circuitry)
&
If the indicator plug was connected to the blue & yellow wires
...& then, the switch was "turned on"
...this would initiate a "direct short"
...& YUP, should "fry" some shyt :eek:
 
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Functional Artist said:
If the indicator plug was connected to the blue & yellow wires
...& then, the switch was "turned on"
...this would initiate a "direct short"
...& YUP, should "fry" some shyt :eek:
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And I believe that is zackly what happened. Fortunately the control box is not expensive.
Stay tuned for the next event, when we connect power!
 
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And the fiasco continues...
I found it interesting that the diagram on the box doesnt even match the wires sticking out the side.
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Battery voltage does exist on the blue "power lock" wire. The key operates as it should.
Using chinese logic the blue wire turns pink at the connector
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We have 5 volts at the red wire, but the motor still doesn't run.
The first time it was wired it ran nicely, took it apart for paint and it all went to hell.

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The conclusion our team of wizards has come to is the "speed adjustment" device is no longer functioning.
So What would be the recommended replacement? and its a online source, I'm guessing.
 
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Well...shyt!

I would "test" the throttle first
...for verification
...& just ta be sure ;)

Throttle test:

Red wire 5V (+) provides "power" to the throttle
Black wire neg (-) "ground" to complete the circuit
Green wire (signal) sends a "signal" back to the controller

The Green wire should "show" 0V (when the throttle is "at rest")
...& when the throttle is "activated" the voltage should steadily rise up to ~4.5V
...&/then, "drop" back to 0V when the throttle is released :cheers2:
 
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Thats as l would expect.
Standby for test results. Outside temp is headed for 100 today. Thats more than l care to endure today.
Where you getting the test parameters from?
Online or from between ye ears?
I could read the online version. Actually l guess this is.
 
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The temperature is falling short of predictions.
Knowing l am minutes away from solving this mystery, l gathered an ample supply of hydration fluid and headed back to the shop!
The throttle test went like this:
Checked for 5 v @ the red wire throttle disconnected. GOOD
Checked for 5v @ red wire, throttle connected. NOT GOOD-zerov
Jumpered red to green, MOTOR RUNS

Conclusion: throttle not good.
now l need to dig that control box outta the trash and test it throughly.

i would like the thank our friend for the proper hydration fluid. He happens to be a dead guy.
No its not mystic from the dead bullshyt. If yer ever on the Oregon coast, ask anyone where you can find a dead guy. You'll be glad ya did!
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