No power

dieselx47 · 01-20-2010, 12:05 PM

I replaced the controller and hooked everything up and it was working. I didn’t have the cover back over the controller yet and the tow/run switch hit the controller-mounting bracket causing sparks to fly. Now I can’t get anything to work.
I replaced the controller and tow/run switch with new ones thinking the problem had to be there but it still doesn’t work. Anyone got any other thoughts?

LostHusker · 01-20-2010, 12:47 PM

What kind of controller, there is a stickies tab here for the diagnostics on a stock one, this may point you in the right direction, maybe a couple of the other guys will chime in shortly to help more.

dieselx47 · 01-20-2010, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MarksKarts

What kind of controller, there is a stickies tab here for the diagnostics on a stock one, this may point you in the right direction, maybe a couple of the other guys will chime in shortly to help more.

The controller is a DCX400. I just bench tested it and it appears to be working. The green light flashed four times followed by six red flashes which indicates (batter under voltage detected). I not surprised since I only used two 9 volt batteries to bench test it. Alltrex tech support had me run some checks and determined the controller isn't getting power. Makes sense since I can't get the curtis controller to work either now.

pggroves · 01-20-2010, 08:31 PM

How about the reed switch?

dieselx47 · 01-20-2010, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by pggroves

How about the reed switch?

Okay, you got me. Where is the reed switch?

I checked the following and everything checked out:
1. battery pack test.
2. power to the solenoid on battery side post
3. power to the solenoid on the controller side post

dieselx47 · 01-20-2010, 10:45 PM

Never mind I found it. I guess you need to open the charger receptacle to check it?

dieselx47 · 01-20-2010, 11:21 PM

I checked and the reed switch is good but thanks for the help.

scottyb · 01-20-2010, 11:42 PM

Are you geting solenoid activation?

dieselx47 · 01-21-2010, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by scottyb

Are you geting solenoid activation?

NO, It was clicking in and out when I first put it in along with the new controller but it hasn't done it since I shorted the tow/run switch. I've read you can try to jump the solenoid but haven't found directions yet. I did a voltage check and I'm getting the same reading on both post.

pggroves · 01-21-2010, 12:20 AM

What year is this cart?

01-20-2010, 12:05 PM	#1
dieselx47 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 14	No power I replaced the controller and hooked everything up and it was working. I didn’t have the cover back over the controller yet and the tow/run switch hit the controller-mounting bracket causing sparks to fly. Now I can’t get anything to work. I replaced the controller and tow/run switch with new ones thinking the problem had to be there but it still doesn’t work. Anyone got any other thoughts?

01-20-2010, 12:47 PM	#2
LostHusker Just one day at a time Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South TX Posts: 8,650	Re: No power What kind of controller, there is a stickies tab here for the diagnostics on a stock one, this may point you in the right direction, maybe a couple of the other guys will chime in shortly to help more.

01-20-2010, 08:31 PM	#4
pggroves steeplejack x Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 3,382	Re: No power How about the reed switch?

01-20-2010, 10:45 PM	#6
dieselx47 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 14	Re: No power Never mind I found it. I guess you need to open the charger receptacle to check it?

01-20-2010, 11:21 PM	#7
dieselx47 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 14	Re: No power I checked and the reed switch is good but thanks for the help.

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01-20-2010, 11:42 PM	#8
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,417	Re: No power Are you geting solenoid activation?

01-21-2010, 12:20 AM	#10
pggroves steeplejack x Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 3,382	Re: No power What year is this cart?

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