85 gas no reverse

PJDIWMI · 12-16-2008, 05:08 PM

I have a new to me 85 gas cc and the shift lever at the transmission goes to the reverse location but the cart will no go into reverse. also with the service switch on and the selctor lever in neutral the transmission is in forward? Any Ideas or do I need a rebuild?

rusty · 12-16-2008, 09:06 PM

Welcome to the forum PJDIWMI....................

Sounds like the cables needs to be adjusted.

PJDIWMI · 12-17-2008, 06:50 AM

If we take the cables out of the picture by disconnecting at the shift lever on the transmission.
I lift the rear end of the cart into the air with my overhead shop crane.
Put the shift lever at the transmission into forward position and start the cart the rear wheel spins forward
When I put the shift lever at the transmission in the reverse position the rear wheels do not spin at all.
If I set the service switch to service and the shift lever to neutral at the transmission the wheel turns as if it is in forward.
I thought the service switch let you start the cart in neutral with out power transfer to the transmission.
So Maybe I have dual challenges to resolve.
The service switch and the reverse lever at the transmission?

scottyb · 12-17-2008, 08:19 AM

The neutral service selector just trips the micro switch to put 12v to your ignition system as your selector lever would if you put it in gear.....so it has nothing to do with the cart being in gear ....that is strictly a shifter or cable or trans axle problem...Now that you have the cable disconnected......can you find neutral at the transaxle lever?

Have a nice day

PJDIWMI · 12-17-2008, 04:25 PM

Thanks for the info on the service switch. I believe I have over come the other challenge of the reverse not working.

Somewhere on one of threads there was a discussion on sychronizing the slector by throwing it into the opposite gear while the wheels were still turning (not under power) I tried that late this morning and it actually worked it didn't sound real good so I don,t imagine it was the correct fix but for now reverse is working.

Thanx for the ideas and also the help.

12-16-2008, 05:08 PM	#1
PJDIWMI Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 5	85 gas no reverse I have a new to me 85 gas cc and the shift lever at the transmission goes to the reverse location but the cart will no go into reverse. also with the service switch on and the selctor lever in neutral the transmission is in forward? Any Ideas or do I need a rebuild?
PJDIWMI Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 5

12-16-2008, 09:06 PM	#2
rusty Golf Cart Photographer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wichita Falls Texas - My Ride 2010 Club Car Posts: 6,236	Re: 85 gas no reverse Welcome to the forum PJDIWMI.................... Sounds like the cables needs to be adjusted.

12-17-2008, 06:50 AM	#3
PJDIWMI Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 5	Re: 85 gas no reverse If we take the cables out of the picture by disconnecting at the shift lever on the transmission. I lift the rear end of the cart into the air with my overhead shop crane. Put the shift lever at the transmission into forward position and start the cart the rear wheel spins forward When I put the shift lever at the transmission in the reverse position the rear wheels do not spin at all. If I set the service switch to service and the shift lever to neutral at the transmission the wheel turns as if it is in forward. I thought the service switch let you start the cart in neutral with out power transfer to the transmission. So Maybe I have dual challenges to resolve. The service switch and the reverse lever at the transmission?
PJDIWMI Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 5

12-17-2008, 08:19 AM	#4
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,408	Re: 85 gas no reverse The neutral service selector just trips the micro switch to put 12v to your ignition system as your selector lever would if you put it in gear.....so it has nothing to do with the cart being in gear ....that is strictly a shifter or cable or trans axle problem...Now that you have the cable disconnected......can you find neutral at the transaxle lever? Have a nice day

12-17-2008, 04:25 PM	#5
PJDIWMI Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 5	Re: 85 gas no reverse Thanks for the info on the service switch. I believe I have over come the other challenge of the reverse not working. Somewhere on one of threads there was a discussion on sychronizing the slector by throwing it into the opposite gear while the wheels were still turning (not under power) I tried that late this morning and it actually worked it didn't sound real good so I don,t imagine it was the correct fix but for now reverse is working. Thanx for the ideas and also the help.
PJDIWMI Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 5

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