Genie DC and FE electric boom lifts (Z-60 DC, S-60 DC, Z-45 DC, Z-45 FE, Z-33/18 DC)
Genie error code 203-26 — AC L CTRLR _ _ AC Motor Controller Left Side — RESISTANCE TOO LOW
Message on the display: AC L CTRLR _ _ AC Motor Controller Left Side — RESISTANCE TOO LOW
Code 203-26 occurs in machines: Genie Z-33/18 DC.
blocking fault
The Genie display shows code 203-26 with the message “AC L CTRLR _ _ AC Motor Controller Left Side — RESISTANCE TOO LOW”. It is a blocking fault or a safety-related code: do not use the machine until the cause has been found and removed.
Effect on the machine: Drive output (low side) is shorted connected/ shorted to B- without the output being commanded
Possible causes
- Coil shorted or lower than expected resistance.
What you can do
Switch the machine off with the emergency stop and switch it on again. If the code comes back, do not use the machine and call service.
Solution from the manual
*If occurs on function activation check wiring and valve coil for the function activated when fault occurs. *If fault occurs on power up, replace controller.
Source: Genie Service and Repair Manuals (Part No. 1307785, 1299608, 1297714, 1271125, 1268514), Fault Codes section.
The descriptions are quoted from the manufacturer's service documentation and are for guidance only. Clearing codes, calibrations and repairs are carried out by a qualified service technician according to the manual for the specific serial number. A machine with an active blocking code must not be used until the cause has been removed.
Does code 203-26 not go away?
RK Rental services Genie lifts at our workshop or on site at the customer's premises (construction site, factory, warehouse). We read the code, remove the cause and select the parts by serial number.
Genie service · Genie parts · All Genie codes of this system
Neighbouring Genie codes
- 202-9AC R CTRLR _ _ AC Motor Controller Right Side — SHORTED TO B-
- 202-26AC R CTRLR _ _ AC Motor Controller Right Side — RESISTANCE TOO LOW
- 203-9AC L CTRLR _ _ AC Motor Controller Left Side — SHORTED TO B-
- 204-19BATTERY _ PWR Battery Power Notes: AUX is available Drive is locked out — OUT OF RANGE
- 204-21Main Battery (Charger) — Fault
- 204-23Main Battery Power Pack Voltage — Value too high
