Can I use a different type of 36v solenoid?

eel_dahc

Hello everyone.

I have a 1990 Textron Ez-Go Electric Cart. Ok, this thing was rotting away in the yard of some wrecking yard. I bought it because I have a 80s gas cart and this one had a great top, front clip, seat backs, and tires which I needed. I figured it was worth the $125 I paid for it just for those items. Well, it didn't have the bench seat on it and it was rained in.

I got my gas one running good from ideas and posts from this forum, so thanks to those guys wherever you are.

Now I want to fix this electric 36v one up.

Well, I took the motor out, cleaned it, made some new plastic square washers for the connections, greased it and it worked good with the 12 battery test.

I put the motor back in, I brushed and cleaned every wire and every connection. I then hooked it up to 3 car batteries and it ran when I jump the solenoid but wouldn't unless I did that. Ok, Solenoid is bad. I took the solenoid apart and man that thing was wasted away.

Before I go trying to rewire the thing most likely wasting my time besides just wanting to do it, I have to ask, "Can I use a different solenoid other than the one that was made for it?" Why couldn't I get one of the $20-35 36v solenoids and replace it with one of those instead of the $60+ ones. My diode is still good so as long as I put it going the same energy flow direction it should work. I think. SO I need some input on that.

Also, I tried searching the forum for a question like this and I couldn't find anything. If there is something somewhere, please forgive me and point me to the right spot. Thanks... Chad

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scottyb

Yes, any 36 volt golf cart solenoid with the correct # of large and small terminals will work.

gornoman

Solenoids are rated for voltage AND current. Be sure the solenoid you select is rated for continuous duty also.

64cart

What would be either a specific solenoid part# or specs for one on a cart being upgraded with a 500-700A Controller?

crash12888

Welcome to BGW Chad Lee!

scottyb

If your solenoid is silver colored and has 4 terminals (2 big & 2 Small) on the side it is likely the OEM # 27855-G01 ....... Nivel #1106 or 1110
The #1125 has silver contacts which cost more and last longer

eel_dahc

Ok, well my solenoid is black, it is made of a composite plastic, with a metal strap around part of it. It has four copper posts on it, two large, two small and a diode running between the two small ones.

I thought about using a car solenoid, which I already have a few of and dropping the current between the two small posts with a resistor setup, or wire loop, but I don't know what that would do, so I just thought I would get a cheaper 36v solenoid from e$ay or someone here.

Now that you know what kind of solenoid I have, does that make any difference? again it's a 1990 Textron.

crash12888

Automotive solenoids are not continious duty built and will work long enough to get you down the road and leave you kicking cans waiting for a ride when the internal coil fails.
Really need to go ahead and spring for the correct solenoid and be done with it.

Andy4639

endoman

I just replaced the 36V solenoid on my cart for $22.40. Bought it from the local EZ-GO dealer. Seems to be working fine.