Suddenly stopped but clicks in F and R

EZpeezy

36V 1999 EZ Go TXT Series Lifted
Batts good
Wires good

Cart suddenly stopped on the path.
Key switch lights red.
FNR switch seems to work when moved since I can hear it.
The Curtis Controller will click when the FNR switch is in F and R and the pedal is pressed.
I removed the Controller cover and can feel/hear the Solenoid switch when pedal is pressed.
The solenoid is hot to the touch.

I assume its the Solenoid not powering the motor?

My son was driving the cart at the time and I have a sneaking suspicion that he had too many riders!

BGW

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usgicollector

Do you have a voltage meter to test voltage?

EZpeezy

Thank you.

Yes, I have a volt meter.

I'm not really clear on where to test. I've tried searching this forum, but I'm sure I'm missing something.


The Solenoid feels/sounds like it's working, but it is hot to the touch.

usgicollector

Put your cart on jack stands or block it up we don't want it to take off on you.

Volt meter black wire goes on the main battery pack negative post. Red test wire will measure voltage.

On the solenoid take off the resistor. We don't want it on to run this test.

Put red test lead on one post you should have full pack voltage. Now test the other post there should be no voltage. If so with cart on jacks stands F/R lever in forward push gas pedal just far enough for solenoid to click. Now test to see if you have pack voltage on both bigger post on the solenoid.

If you have full pack voltage on both bigger posts your solenoid is working.

EZpeezy

Thanks, ran that test. On the left side of solenoid, no voltage when in Fwd, key on and pedal down.
Right side measured pack voltage which is 40V.

Here is a pic of the side without voltage.

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usgicollector

Looks like you need a new solenoid.

EZpeezy

Thank you for your help. Are you a Sponsor? If so, let me know what store please.
Thank you!


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usgicollector

No not a Sponsor.

Did the solenoid click when you did your test?

EZpeezy

Yes, the solenoid clicked

usgicollector

If the right side cable that has the pack voltage can reach the left side on the solenoid you can jump across and cart should go.