ez-go marathon wiring

bbradf44 · 01-19-2013, 07:21 PM

i just changed the motor on my 92 marathon with one from another marathon and thought i connected the wires exactly the same but now when i put it in reverse it goes forward and so on. which cords on the motor do i need to swich to fix this?

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rib33024 · 01-19-2013, 07:34 PM

switch S1 and S2

mtpolarbear · 01-19-2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bbradf44

i just changed the motor on my 92 marathon with one from another marathon and thought i connected the wires exactly the same but now when i put it in reverse it goes forward and so on. which cords on the motor do i need to swich to fix this?

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Just change the letters on the F&R switch

Ok I am just being a smart a**. The devil made me do it.

bbradf44 · 01-19-2013, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rib33024

switch S1 and S2

i just switched them and it works thanks. should i also switch the other 2? it appears that it has more speed/power in reverse now(might just be me though)

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JohnnieB · 01-20-2013, 06:06 AM

There is a switch on the F/R assembly the changes the throttle pot from 0-5k to about 0-2.5k for half-speed reverse, but if the direction of travel is now matching up with F/R lever, it shouldn't be the issue.

However, you can try putting the S1&S2 cables back to where they were and then switching the A1&A2 cable.

(If you just switch the A1&A2 cables at this point, you will be back to going forward when the F/R is in R)

If you try it, let us know if it made a difference.

scottyb · 01-20-2013, 09:27 AM

I don't think it will make a difference.... you know yourself it is easier to pull a load than to push it. The motor timing may be slightly advanced in reverse in which case you have to flip the differential to take advantage of that.

bbradf44 · 01-20-2013, 02:16 PM

thanks guys. i also have a new controller i want to install. what is the best way to go about installing it without sending sparks everywhere?

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DaveTM · 01-20-2013, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bbradf44

thanks guys. i also have a new controller i want to install. what is the best way to go about installing it without sending sparks everywhere?

Disconnect the power via the positive and negative battery terminals. Give the existing system ten minutes to "lose" its current store of power.

Oh...as for your current forward and reverse issue....just unbolt the body, and flip it around.

Problem solved!!!

rib33024 · 01-20-2013, 05:56 PM

rear steering,, that would be crazy to drive

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveTM

Disconnect the power via the positive and negative battery terminals. Give the existing system ten minutes to "lose" its current store of power.

Oh...as for your current forward and reverse issue....just unbolt the body, and flip it around.

Problem solved!!!

bbradf44 · 01-22-2013, 07:22 PM

what happenes to the controller if i install a different motor?

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01-19-2013, 07:21 PM	#1
bbradf44 Getting Wild Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Peachtree City, GA Posts: 95	ez-go marathon wiring i just changed the motor on my 92 marathon with one from another marathon and thought i connected the wires exactly the same but now when i put it in reverse it goes forward and so on. which cords on the motor do i need to swich to fix this? Sent from my IRULU-AL101 using Xparent Cyan Tapatalk 2

01-19-2013, 07:34 PM	#2
rib33024 ...................... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: FT Lauderdale FL. Posts: 16,416	Re: ez-go marathon wiring switch S1 and S2

01-20-2013, 06:06 AM	#5
JohnnieB Techno-Nerd Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Virginia Posts: 19,654	Re: ez-go marathon wiring There is a switch on the F/R assembly the changes the throttle pot from 0-5k to about 0-2.5k for half-speed reverse, but if the direction of travel is now matching up with F/R lever, it shouldn't be the issue. However, you can try putting the S1&S2 cables back to where they were and then switching the A1&A2 cable. (If you just switch the A1&A2 cables at this point, you will be back to going forward when the F/R is in R) If you try it, let us know if it made a difference.

01-20-2013, 09:27 AM	#6
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: ez-go marathon wiring I don't think it will make a difference.... you know yourself it is easier to pull a load than to push it. The motor timing may be slightly advanced in reverse in which case you have to flip the differential to take advantage of that.

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01-20-2013, 02:16 PM	#7
bbradf44 Getting Wild Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Peachtree City, GA Posts: 95	thanks guys. i also have a new controller i want to install. what is the best way to go about installing it without sending sparks everywhere? Sent from my IRULU-AL101 using Xparent Cyan Tapatalk 2

01-22-2013, 07:22 PM	#10
bbradf44 Getting Wild Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Peachtree City, GA Posts: 95	what happenes to the controller if i install a different motor? Sent from my IRULU-AL101 using Xparent Cyan Tapatalk 2