36v TXT Solenoid clicking but no movement

JwgreDeux · 05-17-2015, 03:53 PM

Ive checked all the wires and connections and everything looks good. Could the solenoid be bad but still be clicking?

JwgreDeux · 05-17-2015, 04:18 PM

I should add, that some days the cart runs and some days it doesn't for seemingly no reason. I assume I have a bad connection somewhere, but cant seem to find it.

cgtech · 05-17-2015, 07:35 PM

Solenoid could still be bad (even tho it "clicks"). Check the voltage on the output side of solenoid (big wire from solenoid to controller). It should increase about 1-2 volts when solenoid is "on".

JwgreDeux · 05-18-2015, 07:57 AM

Tested with voltage meter, seems to be functioning properly. Other thoughts? I'm at a loss.

Sir Nuke · 05-18-2015, 09:06 AM

is your cart a SERIES or a SEPEX drive??

seeing as how your solenoid is clicking and working, the issue is in the HIGH CURRENT portion of the system (BIG cables). and seeing how you said it works sometimes, it could be your F&R switch isn't making good contact. NOW, IF you have a SERIES drive, on the back side of the F&R switch there is a 9/16" nut in the center (its on the end of the shaft), tighten it up about a 1/4 turn and see if it goes. if not, try another 1/4 turn.

scottyb · 05-18-2015, 09:57 AM

If it's a series cart suspect the F&R. Inspect it for sings of overheating at wire connections.
Which drive system do you have? see below

JwgreDeux · 05-18-2015, 10:18 AM

It is a series.

JwgreDeux · 05-18-2015, 08:02 PM

Tightening the nut on the back of the fnr worked (for now). Thanks.

texbama · 05-19-2015, 04:26 AM

Going to try this myself since I am having a similar issue

passthru · 05-19-2015, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

is your cart a SERIES or a SEPEX drive??

seeing as how your solenoid is clicking and working, the issue is in the HIGH CURRENT portion of the system (BIG cables). and seeing how you said it works sometimes, it could be your F&R switch isn't making good contact. NOW, IF you have a SERIES drive, on the back side of the F&R switch there is a 9/16" nut in the center (its on the end of the shaft), tighten it up about a 1/4 turn and see if it goes. if not, try another 1/4 turn.

A pick of this nut? I'm going to the lease this weekend (he isn't) and want to see if I can help Texbama out with his cart issue while there. Save him a trip maybe.

05-17-2015, 03:53 PM	#1
JwgreDeux Getting Wild Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 80	36v TXT Solenoid clicking but no movement Ive checked all the wires and connections and everything looks good. Could the solenoid be bad but still be clicking?
JwgreDeux Getting Wild Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 80

05-17-2015, 04:18 PM	#2
JwgreDeux Getting Wild Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 80	Re: 36v TXT Solenoid clicking but no movement I should add, that some days the cart runs and some days it doesn't for seemingly no reason. I assume I have a bad connection somewhere, but cant seem to find it.
JwgreDeux Getting Wild Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 80

05-17-2015, 07:35 PM	#3
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: 36v TXT Solenoid clicking but no movement Solenoid could still be bad (even tho it "clicks"). Check the voltage on the output side of solenoid (big wire from solenoid to controller). It should increase about 1-2 volts when solenoid is "on".

05-18-2015, 07:57 AM	#4
JwgreDeux Getting Wild Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 80	Re: 36v TXT Solenoid clicking but no movement Tested with voltage meter, seems to be functioning properly. Other thoughts? I'm at a loss.
JwgreDeux Getting Wild Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 80

05-18-2015, 09:06 AM	#5
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Join Date: May 2013 Location: West Columbia, Texas Posts: 17,980	Re: 36v TXT Solenoid clicking but no movement is your cart a SERIES or a SEPEX drive?? seeing as how your solenoid is clicking and working, the issue is in the HIGH CURRENT portion of the system (BIG cables). and seeing how you said it works sometimes, it could be your F&R switch isn't making good contact. NOW, IF you have a SERIES drive, on the back side of the F&R switch there is a 9/16" nut in the center (its on the end of the shaft), tighten it up about a 1/4 turn and see if it goes. if not, try another 1/4 turn.

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05-18-2015, 10:18 AM	#7
JwgreDeux Getting Wild Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 80	Re: 36v TXT Solenoid clicking but no movement It is a series.
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05-18-2015, 08:02 PM	#8
JwgreDeux Getting Wild Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 80	Re: 36v TXT Solenoid clicking but no movement Tightening the nut on the back of the fnr worked (for now). Thanks.
JwgreDeux Getting Wild Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 80

05-19-2015, 04:26 AM	#9
texbama Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 30	Re: 36v TXT Solenoid clicking but no movement Going to try this myself since I am having a similar issue
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