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Curtis Code 44
Pot2 Wiper Low — controllers 1234 / 1236 / 1238

Possible causes (from the Curtis manual)

1. See Monitor menu » Inputs: Pot2 Raw. 2. Pot2 wiper voltage too low.

When it sets / how it clears

Set: Pot2 wiper (pin 17) voltage is lower than the low fault threshold (can be changed with the VCL function Setup_Pot_Faults()). Clear: Bring Pot2 wiper voltage above the fault threshold.

Effect of the fault

FullBrake.

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 44 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.