No power to motor or solenoid on a 91 ezgo

cavediver · 08-17-2016, 09:50 AM

I just picked up this cart used. It's my first so I'm going through a learning curve. The batteries are charged and when I turn the key I get headlights nothing else. When I step on the accelerator, nothing, the solenoid doesn't click. I check voltage at the solenoid coil, 0 volts. So I'm thinking there's a circuit breaker somewhere. I just can't find it. Any help would be great.

Sir Nuke · 08-17-2016, 10:38 AM

First thing we need to know....

ezgoguide.jpg

scottyb · 08-17-2016, 11:54 AM

1991 saw the introduction of solid state speed control. Which picture looks like your cart? Pic 1 or 2 ?

cavediver · 08-22-2016, 08:09 AM

Solid state, looks like the first picture.

rabbitreborn · 08-22-2016, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cavediver

Solid state, looks like the first picture.

The first picture is a resistor cart (Black batteries)

The second picture is a solid state (grey batteries)

cavediver · 08-22-2016, 01:56 PM

Well OK then, I guess it's a resistor cart. I'm learning as I go. Thanks for the patience. The speed control is like the one pictured.

scottyb · 08-22-2016, 03:05 PM

We're confused.
I'm going to assume you have the control you posted a pic of and the is then solid state.
No solenoid engagement (click) ? Then check the micro switch on the potentiometer. Is it getting power(+) in and power out ?
It is mounted next to the solid state speed controller you posted a pic of

cavediver · 08-23-2016, 07:21 AM

Here's some pics of the controller and switches.

rabbitreborn · 08-23-2016, 07:58 AM

First, that can't be a 1991 cart as the pics you posted are for a Medalist/TXT cart so it has to be at least a 1994 or newer, which is good for you.......

Follow the below steps to determine where you are losing power to activate the solenoid:

Txt solenoid activation
power starts on the white wire on the 36+ of the battery pack.
Power travels to the charger receptacle, goes through a reed switch inside the receptacle and comes out on the red 12 gauge red wire. ( check for power here, 1st!)
the red wire travels back through the loom to the forward and reverse switch where it attaches to a micro.
The other side of that micro has a blue wire attached that runs under the cart to the front and arrives at the keyswitch.
The keyswitch then transfers power to a green wire which returns to the area of the forward and reverse switch.
The power then goes through a 4 pin molex connector and travels to the "pedal box" (located under the floorboard of the car) where it goes through a micro and comes out on another red wire.
That red wire comes back up to the controller/f&r area where it once again goes through the 4 pin molex connector and continues on to the small post of the solenoid.

cavediver · 08-23-2016, 05:21 PM

Thank you, I'll try that. The reason I thought it was a 91 was because I read the last 2 digits of the serial number is the year.

08-17-2016, 09:50 AM	#1
cavediver Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 8	No power to motor or solenoid on a 91 ezgo I just picked up this cart used. It's my first so I'm going through a learning curve. The batteries are charged and when I turn the key I get headlights nothing else. When I step on the accelerator, nothing, the solenoid doesn't click. I check voltage at the solenoid coil, 0 volts. So I'm thinking there's a circuit breaker somewhere. I just can't find it. Any help would be great.
cavediver Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 8

08-17-2016, 10:38 AM	#2
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Join Date: May 2013 Location: West Columbia, Texas Posts: 17,998	Re: No power to motor or solenoid on a 91 ezgo First thing we need to know.... ezgoguide.jpg

08-22-2016, 08:09 AM	#4
cavediver Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 8	Re: No power to motor or solenoid on a 91 ezgo Solid state, looks like the first picture.
cavediver Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 8

08-23-2016, 07:58 AM	#9
rabbitreborn Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,757	Re: No power to motor or solenoid on a 91 ezgo First, that can't be a 1991 cart as the pics you posted are for a Medalist/TXT cart so it has to be at least a 1994 or newer, which is good for you....... Follow the below steps to determine where you are losing power to activate the solenoid: Txt solenoid activation power starts on the white wire on the 36+ of the battery pack. Power travels to the charger receptacle, goes through a reed switch inside the receptacle and comes out on the red 12 gauge red wire. ( check for power here, 1st!) the red wire travels back through the loom to the forward and reverse switch where it attaches to a micro. The other side of that micro has a blue wire attached that runs under the cart to the front and arrives at the keyswitch. The keyswitch then transfers power to a green wire which returns to the area of the forward and reverse switch. The power then goes through a 4 pin molex connector and travels to the "pedal box" (located under the floorboard of the car) where it goes through a micro and comes out on another red wire. That red wire comes back up to the controller/f&r area where it once again goes through the 4 pin molex connector and continues on to the small post of the solenoid.

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