Minuteman ER26 Service Manual page 42

9. Trouble Shooting the Code 8 Error
13. Test the two small wires on the "Traction" harness for resistance that go the 13. Test the two small wires on the "Traction" harness for resistance that go the
electric brake (E-Mag). The resistance should be 60 to 80 ohms. Turn the electric brake (E-Mag). The resistance should be 60 to 80 ohms. Turn the
steering wheel slowly in both directions until it stops several times. Monitor the steering wheel slowly in both directions until it stops several times. Monitor the
meter while turning. The resistance should not change or vary while turning. Any meter while turning. The resistance should not change or vary while turning. Any
variation even .1 ohm would be indicate a broken wire or poor connection. variation even .1 ohm would be indicate a broken wire or poor connection.
14. Measure the total battery voltage at the batteries and at the battery connections 14. Measure the total battery voltage at the batteries and at the battery connections
on the controller. They should be exactly the same. A 1/10 of a volt or more on the controller. They should be exactly the same. A 1/10 of a volt or more
difference would indicate a problem in the connections. difference would indicate a problem in the connections.
15. Repair or replace any parts needed before replacing controller. 15. Repair or replace any parts needed before replacing controller.
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