On Sat, 2002-09-28 at 13:49, Otmar wrote: > >>While waiting, the > >>accelerator fully released and main contactor opens. > > > >so you have a contactor that closes when you press the pedal and > >opens when you take your foot off? I would look for a faulty > >microswitch on the potbox, a faulty contactor, or just wiring > >between the two > > Or just the microswitch or pot position needs adjusting. > The trouble could likely be caused by the controller is seeing some > throttle input before the microswitch has managed to turn on the main > contactor. As a result the controller goes into high pedal disable > mode. This mode is intended to keep the car from taking off if the > controller is turned on while the throttle input is on.
Could also be a dirty pot. I've had sound equipment (and stereos) in the past that required a "double swipe" before it "engaged" the signal. If there are no switch or adjustment issues, try a electrical contact cleaner on the pot. TTFN, Lonnie Borntreger
