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Genie XC, HF and J boom lifts (S-60 XC, S-80 XC, S-85 XC, S-80 HF, S-85 HF, S-60 J, S-80 J)

Genie error code 51-27 — Drive Joystick — Active at startup

Message on the display: Drive Joystick — Active at startup

Code 51-27 occurs in machines: Genie S-60 XC, S-80 XC, S-85 XC, S-80 HF, S-85 HF, S-60 J, S-80 J.

warning / function limited

The Genie display shows code 51-27 with the message “Drive Joystick — Active at startup”. It is a warning: some functions of the machine may be limited until the cause has been removed.

Effect on the machine: Drive Forward and Reverse functions will not operate.

Possible causes

  • Circuit C160DRV voltage was not within the startup voltage range of 2.5 V +/- 0.2 V.

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

that C160DRV (WH/RD, PCON J18-10) is at 2. 5V +/- 0.2 V at startup and does not go above 4.5 V or below 0.5 V when fully stroked in each direction. * Replace joystick if voltage check fails.

Source: Genie Service and Repair Manuals (Part No. 1316494, 1315679, 1288652, 1280490, 1285305, 1285307), 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 51-27 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.

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