Solenoid??

CrossRut · 10-11-2017, 08:50 PM

I did my due diligence to search this answer and I am sure that this answer is here but I could not find it to my satisfaction. Here is my issue.
I have a 96 36 volt. The batteries are pretty good. I checked and replaced a couple of wires with bad connectors and did a good cleaning. Did a full charge and checked each batteries voltage and all is good. Now the problem... Once the pedal is engaged, the solenoid clicks and then nothing. How can I know for sure if it is a bad solenoid or if it is in the controller. What is the best way to diagnosis?
Thanks so much.

10-11-2017, 08:53 PM

solenoid test

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Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery. remove all wires, restorer , and diode from solenoid
test 1
Connect an volt meter, set on continuity, place on the two large terminal studs. The meter should indicate no continuity, Replace the solenoid if continuity is present.
test 2
Using jumper wires attach from main positive and main negative of battery pack to the two small solenoid studs, polarity is not important. You should hear a click as the solenoid engages, and the meter should indicate continuity on the two large terminals. Replace the solenoid if continuity is not present.
if solenoid clicks rapidly solenoid is bad

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cgtech · 10-11-2017, 08:53 PM

Clip your meter leads to the two large terminals on the solenoid. Set meter to a setting close to 200v DC, so you can read 36v. When the solenoid clicks, the voltage reading should drop to zero, indicating the difference from one side to the other is zero. That would be a good reading for a good solenoid.

CrossRut · 10-11-2017, 08:58 PM

There are 2 diodes on my solenoid. Could one of the diodes be bad?

cgtech · 10-11-2017, 09:27 PM

If it's clicking, the diode is not shorted. The one on big terminals is a precharge resistor, which keeps the capacitors in the controller nearly full, to reduce wear on the solenoid contacts. The cart should still work with both of those parts absent, so they are likely not your problem.

CrossRut · 10-12-2017, 06:57 AM

Thanks for the help guys. I will put the info to work today.

CrossRut · 10-12-2017, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cgtech

Clip your meter leads to the two large terminals on the solenoid. Set meter to a setting close to 200v DC, so you can read 36v. When the solenoid clicks, the voltage reading should drop to zero, indicating the difference from one side to the other is zero. That would be a good reading for a good solenoid.

If I am reading my meter right my solenoid is good. Again if I am doing it right I have 36.9 volts coming out of the controller. I see no visible problems with the 4 wires going to the motor. SOOO..... Whats the best way to diagnosis if the problem is with the motor?

scottyb · 10-12-2017, 08:54 AM

What yr cart and which drive system are you asking about?

CrossRut · 10-12-2017, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottyb

What yr cart and which drive system are you asking about?

Its a 96. I didn't say which drive system in the initial question because I didn't know for sure. According to the sticky I have a series.

So a 1996 Series

scottyb · 10-12-2017, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by CrossRut

Its a 96. I didn't say which drive system in the initial question because I didn't know for sure. According to the sticky I have a series.

So a 1996 Series

For a series controller place the voltmeter leads on B- and M-. Press the pedal until the solenoid just clicks, the voltmeter should show full pack voltage. Then as you depress the pedal that reading should go to 0. If not the controller is not passing current either because:
The controller has failed or
The throttle signal has failed

10-11-2017, 08:50 PM	#1
CrossRut Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2015 Location: Reidsville, Georgia Posts: 21	Solenoid?? I did my due diligence to search this answer and I am sure that this answer is here but I could not find it to my satisfaction. Here is my issue. I have a 96 36 volt. The batteries are pretty good. I checked and replaced a couple of wires with bad connectors and did a good cleaning. Did a full charge and checked each batteries voltage and all is good. Now the problem... Once the pedal is engaged, the solenoid clicks and then nothing. How can I know for sure if it is a bad solenoid or if it is in the controller. What is the best way to diagnosis? Thanks so much.

10-11-2017, 08:53 PM	#3
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: Solenoid?? Clip your meter leads to the two large terminals on the solenoid. Set meter to a setting close to 200v DC, so you can read 36v. When the solenoid clicks, the voltage reading should drop to zero, indicating the difference from one side to the other is zero. That would be a good reading for a good solenoid.

10-11-2017, 08:58 PM	#4
CrossRut Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2015 Location: Reidsville, Georgia Posts: 21	Re: Solenoid?? There are 2 diodes on my solenoid. Could one of the diodes be bad?

10-11-2017, 09:27 PM	#5
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: Solenoid?? If it's clicking, the diode is not shorted. The one on big terminals is a precharge resistor, which keeps the capacitors in the controller nearly full, to reduce wear on the solenoid contacts. The cart should still work with both of those parts absent, so they are likely not your problem.

10-12-2017, 06:57 AM	#6
CrossRut Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2015 Location: Reidsville, Georgia Posts: 21	Re: Solenoid?? Thanks for the help guys. I will put the info to work today.

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