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Curtis Code 45
Pot Low Overcurrent — controllers 1234 / 1236 / 1238
Possible causes (from the Curtis manual)
1. See Monitor menu » Outputs: Pot Low. 2. Combined pot resistance connected to pot low is too low.
When it sets / how it clears
Set: Pot low (pin 18) current exceeds 10mA. Clear: Clear pot low overcurrent condition and cycle KSI.
Effect of the fault
ShutdownThrottle; 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 45 with a Curtis controller, this entry applies; the vehicle maker’s manual may add model-specific notes.
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Ask for the replacement part on WhatsAppSource: Curtis 1234/36/38 Controller Manual, OS 11, Section 8 Diagnostics & Troubleshooting, Table 5. Compiled 2026-10-29. No affiliation with Curtis Instruments.