03 CC Pathway solenoid problem. i think?

WarEagle824

The cart keeps eating solenoids. When i first got the cart it had a bad one. now i am on my third one and it just died. When i took the cart out today i unplugged it from the charger and it ran for about a 100 yards then quit. The charger seams to me to be hot when i unplugged it. Could weak batteries cause the problem? Any help would be appreciated.

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Epb

I dont know how weak batteries can cause solenoid failure. A solenoid is a switch. Are u sure the solenoid is the problem? Have you checked all wiring and looked for shorts?

Stevegrmich

. . . depending on which charger you have, some run hotter than others to the point of unwarranted concern . . .

jjance

Here's what will cause a solenoid failure. Opening and closing the contacts under heavy load. Does your cart accelerate smoothly or does it want to snap your head back. (whiplash)

WarEagle824

It accelerates smoothly.

jjance

Then I should ask. What fails? Does the coil open or do the contacts burn open. Maybe you need a HD heavy duty solenoid. Maybe somebody put a high amperage controller in it and didn't upgrade the solenoid.

WarEagle824

Did the Pathway come with hotter stuff than the regular ds carts? I ask cause it does run quite fast top end. Not to sure what is failing but i dont hear the click like i always do when i push the acc pedal.