Random Solenoid Issues - I think...

Craeshe

Alright, so my cart has the Alltrax 400a controller (with cooler), upgraded motor and upgraded 400a Solenoid and new Trojan batteries.

Yesterday, after removing the charger and about to take the cart out, i unplug it, and start to back up. Immediately, the cart starts to stutter like its getting barely enough power. Pulled out the multi-meter and went to work.

All batteries were pushing close to 13v, and the whole package was getting about 52, after a full charge.

I then realized that the solenoid did not click, but somehow i was still getting some power. So, i thought the solenoid was stuck maybe partially open?

I removed the solenoid, took it apart and ensured that it all worked mechanically. I put it all back together and, boom, it worked again. Took it for a spin, no issues. Alltrax software showed good to go, no errors.

This morning (no charging last night), it presented the same issue. Same exact stuttering and issues.

I ran alltrax and saw this....So i went ahead and ordered a new solenoid as i think that is the culprit...but i wanted to ask here as well.

If the cart was getting "some power" and the batteries were fine, would that be a solenoid issue? I pray it isnt the controller.

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Craeshe

So i guess it was the solenoid being selective when it wanted to work? Tried old solenoid today, same issue - installed new one, and the cart worked as normal.

I didnt know the solenoids could go out over time....

RickyM

Had the same problem in the last few weeks on a new install. Called alltrax for support. They had me hook up my laptop and anazlize problem. Everything checked out so tech said I had a bad controller. Talked to him on Friday and he said controller checked out fine but maybe it was a bad setting. I had the same problem with no solenoid and shuttering. Will post when I get my controller back. Should be in the next day or two. I am concerned that sending back the same controller it will still have the same problem. While waiting I put my old controller back in but left the 400 amp solenoid like you have and it works fine. Mine was on my Yamaha G29 2015,

RickyM

Just an update in case you didn't read it on another thread it was a bad controller that was causing what looks like a similar problem you were having due to solenoid not getting energized.