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Old 03-26-2019, 02:38 PM   #1
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Default 1982 gas ergo does nothing when peddle is pushed

I am trying to help a neighbor with his 1982 gas ezgo. He said it stopped after going over a bump in his field. When the peddle is pushed nothing happens. It has a new solenoid and a new battery. Any ideas? Thanks
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Old 03-26-2019, 03:31 PM   #2
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Default Re: 1982 gas ergo does nothing when peddle is pushed

Check the fuse.
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Old 03-26-2019, 03:44 PM   #3
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Thanks. I did check the fuse.
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Old 03-26-2019, 04:07 PM   #4
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Default Re: 1982 gas ergo does nothing when peddle is pushed

It's time to get a meter out, and start following the activation circuit to where it loses power.

Large cable from battery positive to large lug on solenoid. At that lug, a small wire branches off, and is connected in series with the fuse, key switch, pedal switch, and then back down to a small terminal on the solenoid. The other small terminal on the solenoid connects to ground, which is most likely the bottom lug of the forward reverse switch.

I would say the connection is lost somewhere in that circuit. This manual has the wiring diagram.
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Old 03-26-2019, 04:51 PM   #5
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Thanks for the great reply. What to set the volt meter on? Thanks
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Old 03-26-2019, 05:20 PM   #6
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Default Re: 1982 gas ergo does nothing when peddle is pushed

Set the meter on DC volts. Put the black probe on the negative battery terminal.


Red probe
At positive battery terminal = +12.75V
At large solenoid lug = +12.75
Both ends of fuse = +12.75
Hot side of key switch +12.75
Keyed side of switch Off 0 volts
Key on = +12.75v
Follow wire from key down to pedal switch. = +12.75v
Other terminal on pedal switch = 0v
Step on pedal = 12.75v
Follow wire back to small terminal of solenoid. Step on pedal. There should be voltage, but it will be less than 12.75v
Same with other small terminal. There will be a voltage drop, but there will be voltage.


Physically check that the negative battery terminal has a large wire connected to the frame. At that point there should be a cable connected to the engine, and another one connected to the bottom terminal of the forward reverse switch. Check them all for security, and corrosion.
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Old 03-26-2019, 10:02 PM   #7
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When you check the fuse both sides is that the little fuse in the holder? Thanks!
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Old 03-27-2019, 12:03 AM   #8
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Default Re: 1982 gas ergo does nothing when peddle is pushed

Yes. Black plastic holder. Some are mounted in the bottom of the reverse switch.

You could just start at the small terminals of the solenoid to see if there is power while stepping on the pedal.
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Old 03-27-2019, 09:25 AM   #9
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Thanks. I will check today and report back.
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Old 03-28-2019, 09:23 PM   #10
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Where can I buy a new pedal switch? Thanks
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