Topic: run c5 with no pod or control box

[luktobfin]

hi i have bought a c5 and it wont run,the control box had smoke coming out of it when i checked, does any one have a wiring diagram i can use to bypass the box and pod,there was one in an earlier posting ,but the diagram is gone,many thanks,new c5 owner,lawrence.

[Karl]

This was mentioned on an earlier topic;
http://c5alive.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=736.0

...if we give Umpa a nudge I'm sure he will put the piccie back on 

[Umpa]

your wish is my command

They keep cropping up !!!! - if anyone finds any more drop me an email and i'll fix'em

[luktobfin]

hi,thanks ever so much,i will try it over the weekend,kids are going mad to have a go,thanks again.

[Karl]

I did the same thing yesterday,



Although you lose the various original Sinclair safety features , you do end up with an easy to use and reliable c5. The downside is no thermal protection for the motor so, it will run until destruction...which I actually quite like  , plus you run the risk of over discharging the battery - which is why I'll be fitting a battery monitor.

On the plus side, no more worrying about pods and control box failures - and you can push it backwards without fear of popping a fuse 

[radiomarty]

Looking good Karl - a good option.

[alan1310]

i run mine without pod&box and its 20 times more reliable

[DeanMitchell.net]

Likely need to rewire mine from scratch... Have a control box but no pod so likely I will have to do the relay option.
But does anyone have a link to what relay, micro switch, fuse, etc i need to buy?
Also a schematic of the alternative wiring please?
Additionally does a leisure battery work better than a car battery?
Cheerz

[danny7147]

I can't help with the electrics, but I've got a 100ah van battery that's seriously heavy but gives a range of about 40 miles, and an old pair of 36ah mobility scooter batteries that do about twenty each.

[rekooh99]

Dean just buy the safety wiring kit from chas and connect direct to the motor like I ve done it works great

[DeanMitchell.net]

Are you running it without a control box?
As I've never seen an assembled or working C5 I don't even know what's used as an accelerator

[C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER]

Hi there the C5 has only an on / off switch ..to control it .
Bye Chas

[rekooh99]

No control box  (not needed)switch on handlebars to start motor working seperate light switch and a voltagw meter from china

[DeanMitchell.net]

I just have 2 switches on my handlebars under the rubber of the grips, which I assumed were indicator switches

[C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER]

Hi there the two switches under the handle bar rubber are for Left side for the motor on/off .The right side for the horn .That is if they have not been changed from the original set up ..