# Error 05, but still clicks

**URL:** <https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-05-but-still-clicks/15367>\
**Category:** GEM Forum\
**Created:** [February 4, 2019, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-05-but-still-clicks/15367 "2019-02-04T19:53:02Z")\
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**Author:** ![Derrick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d9b06d/32.png) [@Derrick](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Derrick)\
**Post date:** [February 4, 2019, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-05-but-still-clicks/15367/1 "2019-02-04T19:53:02Z")

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I have an 08 that sat for about 2 months and now it’s showing error code 05 when I press the throttle. I have read that would be caused by the main contactor not engaging but I hear a click from the right side of the dash when I press the throttle the for the 1st time and then again when I engage the parking brake. I don’t believe the click Is as loud as it used to be but not sure. Also my low beam headlights stopped working. Anyone have any suggestions on what/how to trouble shoot?

Thanks  
Derrick

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**Author:** ![Inwo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/inwo/32/1067_2.png) [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\
**Post date:** [February 4, 2019, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-05-but-still-clicks/15367/2 "2019-02-04T20:27:34Z")

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Something in the throttle. Either check voltages on throttle wires at controller, or see if aggressive cycling of throttle (power off) will temporarily clear the error. May need cleaning.