2009 48v RXV stopped dead - clicks in Neutral key position

pelizdr

we bought a used 2009 RVX 48 volt cart a couple years back. We have been using the cart and charging it religiously, but today, after a couple days of rain, the cart has decided it will not move. My charger shows the batteries are fully charged. When I turn the key to the On position, instead of the single click, I get 3-4 louder clicks. The reverse tone goes off when turned, but I have nothing when I push the "gas" pedal. I don't pretend to be an electrician, so I am completely at a loss as to what could be the problem... Help?

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pelizdr

Well, I found the solenoid on Amazon for $17, going to see if replacing it helps, worst case, I am out $17. Anyone know what the voltage should be across the main terminals on the solenoid with the key on? I have good voltage on all the batteries (12volts +/- half a volt).

HiTechRedNeck

Get to service person who has and knows how to use a handheld scanner for RXV's

Scanner will id the problem.

cgtech

You can try the appropriate RXV troubleshooting guide available here, but only try it if you truly know your way around a digital volt meter. It still offers a lot of valuable testing info, even without a handheld scanner, but you gotta be pretty handy with electrical & electronics, or you could get yourself into (more) expensive troubles.

pelizdr

after a third check of the batteries, the 2nd battery is reading 9.6 volts, even though it read over 12 earlier, so it appears to be battery related - not enough power to crank over the solenoid. We bypassed the battery and jumped it with a car to test, golf cart started right up and moved! Going to go find a spare battery until we can replace them all.

HiTechRedNeck

Great !!!

Batteries cause lots of headaches on RXV's.