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10-17-2009, 12:48 PM | #1 |
Gone Wild
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Help (again) with 1999 series cart
I recently posted about my friends 1999 e-z-go series farm cart having issues. I replaced the f-n-r switch and solenoid and got it back up and running. My friend drove it from the field back to the shed and it seemed to work fine. We had also ordered 4ga cables and replaced them when we got back to the shed. Now when you step on the go pedal (from a stop, seems to be ok when pressed when rolling) the cart engages like a dragster. the front wheels almost lift off the ground. It is so harsh it feels like something is about to break. We won't use it until we figure out the problem. Any suggestions? We replaced the cables one at a time. The old ones (6ga at best) looked pretty bad with several bad terminals. New e-z-go parts are solenoid, cables and direction switch. The cart is a 1999 with a small lift, 21" tires and utility bed. The batteries are about 2 years old and in good shape. The alltrax controler has printed on the case "non-programable series motor controller, alltrax npx 4834ez, nivel p/n 453, for stock cars only"
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10-18-2009, 12:57 AM | #2 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Help (again) with 1999 series cart
anyone???
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10-19-2009, 12:00 PM | #3 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Help (again) with 1999 series cart
Is this a new controller? The problem sounds similar to a bad ITS? But before you buy one, check to see if the pedal microswitch is still operating properly AND ALSO check the control harness 4 pin connector (it is close to the controller). The connector is white and square. I've seen many of these go bad and / or have a short somewhere in the connection. Many times we have had to remove the connector and direct splice the wires...
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10-19-2009, 01:55 PM | #4 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Help (again) with 1999 series cart
the cart was set up like this when my friend purchased it some time ago. Not a new controller but one that was installed by the previous owner and working fine. The only change from when the switch and solenoid were replaced in the field (when it seemed to work properly) to now is the fact that is was washed/cleaned up under the seat and the cables were upgraded to 4ga.
If you can tell me where the switch is I will check it. I assume I can disconnect it and jump the wires and check operation to eliminate the micro switch as a suspect? Thanks for your help. I plan to order a new controller for my pds cart but you will know when I do. I plan to buy it from you. this thing engages like it wants to break a ring gear. Thanks again for your time and effort. |
10-19-2009, 02:08 PM | #5 | |
Happy Carting
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Re: Help (again) with 1999 series cart
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I think this is the key I think the ITS box under the floor is wet. Lift the mat on the driver's side and remove 4 screws to pry open the its box.... If you find water present this could be your problem... Use leaf blower and a hair dryer to Completely Dry it out and re test. Good Luck |
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10-19-2009, 02:12 PM | #6 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Help (again) with 1999 series cart
thanks, I am headed to the farm shortly and will check it. The problem is compounded by the fact I sold my utility trailer and can't get my cart there.
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10-19-2009, 02:25 PM | #7 |
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Re: Help (again) with 1999 series cart
Thanks again for the responses. Sorry I left out the part @ cleaning it. I was not present at that time. This cart has 2 owners and 3 users. My buddies bought it together. I just spoke to one of them and he was very proud of the job he did scrubbing the floor. I will check for water shortly and hope to have new info tonight.
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10-19-2009, 09:14 PM | #8 |
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Re: Help (again) with 1999 series cart
Throttle box was pretty much dry. It had been wet before though.
micro switch seemed to work. when disconnected the pedal does not respond. wires jumped together, turn key, cart goes to wide open. we jacked up the rear to avoid drive breakage this time. Removed ITS sensor, housing coating cracked with a little rust around the crack. It looked guilty. The guy my buddy got the cart from told us how to check the controller for issues by checking the green light for flashes. It flashed 4 short times paused and went to solid. He thought that was OK. Same guy has a ITS sensor we can try. If it works he will sell it for $120. If not, he will take it back. Sounds like a fair deal to me. I checked online as well. That is an expensive part. |
10-19-2009, 09:19 PM | #9 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Help (again) with 1999 series cart
If the housing is cracked on the ITS - I would put 99% money on that being the problem...
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10-20-2009, 08:49 PM | #10 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Help (again) with 1999 series cart
the spare its the guy had did not help but the housing/coating on it was cracked too. So far-
depress pedal- starts wide open and launches disconnect the micro switch, depress pedal- no throttle response jump micro switch leads- starts wide open and launches disconnect ITS sensor wire, depress pedal- starts wide open and launches I checked for continuity an all wires from throttle to controller- good checked the small square connector for continuity on all wires- good the guy my buddy got the ITS sensor from thinks he has another. if not we will have to order a new one and roll the dice. |
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