No need for a key

tculpepper · 02-28-2014, 04:13 PM

So I get on my cart, and mash the pedal. It goes then I realize, I don't even have the key in it. Anybody have an idea where my problem could be?

jontz · 02-28-2014, 04:17 PM

My first guess would be the key switch itself. It's still making contact even though it's in the off position. An easy test would be to remove the key switch and then remove the wires from it. If the cart no longer moves you've found your culprit.

kellybell · 02-28-2014, 04:57 PM

I stole your key.

tculpepper · 02-28-2014, 05:04 PM

If I get the problem fixed, can I have it back?

kellybell · 02-28-2014, 05:10 PM

Yes. I would suspect the switch as well. Take a multi meter to it and test it.

kellybell · 02-28-2014, 05:17 PM

The switch, at least the 2 prong type, is jusyt a simple on/off affair......

scottyb · 02-28-2014, 05:30 PM

The key switch controls power to the peddle box ms which controls + power to the solenoid activation circuit.... anybody know where I'm going with this?

If you don't hear the solenoid clicking when you try to go the solenoid may be welded shut and it don't need no stinkin' key switch to run.

in this case it's always on.

Mayor of G Vegas · 02-28-2014, 06:02 PM

My EZGO txt was like that . I never worried with it since they all have the same key anyways .... - Mayor

tculpepper · 03-01-2014, 05:05 PM

I unhooked wires from the back of the key switch, still runs. What to check next?

jontz · 03-01-2014, 07:21 PM

Like ScottyB said, do you hear the solenoid click when you hit the accelerator? If you don't then it could be welded shut and you'll need to replace it.

02-28-2014, 04:13 PM	#1
tculpepper Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 297	No need for a key So I get on my cart, and mash the pedal. It goes then I realize, I don't even have the key in it. Anybody have an idea where my problem could be?
tculpepper Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 297

02-28-2014, 04:17 PM	#2
jontz Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 32	Re: No need for a key My first guess would be the key switch itself. It's still making contact even though it's in the off position. An easy test would be to remove the key switch and then remove the wires from it. If the cart no longer moves you've found your culprit.
jontz Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 32

02-28-2014, 04:57 PM	#3
kellybell So wild it hurts! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,412	Re: No need for a key I stole your key.

02-28-2014, 05:04 PM	#4
tculpepper Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 297	Re: No need for a key If I get the problem fixed, can I have it back?
tculpepper Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 297

02-28-2014, 05:10 PM	#5
kellybell So wild it hurts! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,412	Re: No need for a key Yes. I would suspect the switch as well. Take a multi meter to it and test it.

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02-28-2014, 05:17 PM	#6
kellybell So wild it hurts! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,412	Re: No need for a key The switch, at least the 2 prong type, is jusyt a simple on/off affair......

02-28-2014, 05:30 PM	#7
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,408	Re: No need for a key The key switch controls power to the peddle box ms which controls + power to the solenoid activation circuit.... anybody know where I'm going with this? If you don't hear the solenoid clicking when you try to go the solenoid may be welded shut and it don't need no stinkin' key switch to run. in this case it's always on.

02-28-2014, 06:02 PM	#8
Mayor of G Vegas Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Greenville , SC Posts: 428	Re: No need for a key My EZGO txt was like that . I never worried with it since they all have the same key anyways .... - Mayor

03-01-2014, 05:05 PM	#9
tculpepper Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 297	Re: No need for a key I unhooked wires from the back of the key switch, still runs. What to check next?
tculpepper Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 297

03-01-2014, 07:21 PM	#10
jontz Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 32	Re: No need for a key Like ScottyB said, do you hear the solenoid click when you hit the accelerator? If you don't then it could be welded shut and you'll need to replace it.
jontz Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 32