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Curtis Code 33
Coil3 Driver Open/Short — controllers 1234 / 1236 / 1238

Possible causes (from the Curtis manual)

1. Open or short on driver load. 2. Dirty connector pins. 3. Bad crimps or faulty wiring.

When it sets / how it clears

Set: Driver 3 (pin 4) is either open or shorted. Clear: Correct open or short, and cycle driver.

Effect of the fault

ShutdownDriver3.

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 33 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.