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Unread 02-07-2003, 15:47
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Originally posted by Rickertsen2
Disconnect the motor leads from their speed controller and touch them directly to a battery. This will rule out the motor and drive train.
DON'T DO THIS! If there is a short and if it is in the motor (which is definitely possible), you will be causing a direct short across the battery terminals with no circuit breaker/fuse in between for protection! In addition to probably welding the motor leads to the battery, you can damage the battery, the motor, and even possibly start a fire.