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Curtis Code 14
Precharge Failed — controllers 1234 / 1236 / 1238

Possible causes (from the Curtis manual)

2. External load on capacitor bank (B+ connection terminal) that prevents the capacitor bank from charging. 1. See Monitor menu » Battery: Capacitor Voltage.

When it sets / how it clears

Set: Precharge failed to charge the capacitor bank to the KSI voltage. Clear: Cycle Interlock input or use VCL function Precharge().

Effect of the fault

ShutdownMotor; ShutdownMainContactor; ShutdownEMBrake; ShutdownThrottle; FullBrake; ShutdownPump.

Curtis 1234/1236/1238 controllers are fitted to many electric forklifts and industrial trucks (including models from Chinese brands that use Curtis control). If your display shows code 14 with a Curtis controller, this entry applies; the vehicle maker’s manual may add model-specific notes.

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Source: Curtis 1234/36/38 Controller Manual, OS 11, Section 8 Diagnostics & Troubleshooting, Table 5. Compiled 2026-10-29. No affiliation with Curtis Instruments.