ez go ignition wiring

jdebord1976 · 04-17-2016, 08:10 PM

hello,
i have an ego cart that i thought i was getting a good deal on,i have resolved most issues.Th e issue i have now is the ignition switch,the old switch ( which someone destroyed) has a total of 6 pins...i am not sure which one to buy because i can not find a 6 pin...A little bit about the cart it has a 23 hp vanguard,i am in the process of making it street legal,so lights are no longer on ignition but direct to battery...i have a total of 6 wires a red, a white,a yellow purple blue and black...red is constant hot and this is all i know...believe black and yellow are grounds....any help would be greatly appreciated
thx

karlo74 · 07-07-2016, 09:20 PM

I have the same problem. I bought a new switch but am not sure what the wires are for.

This sounds like a joke but it isn't.... I cannot find the fuse box!

CharleyL · 07-09-2016, 11:32 AM

Have you tried contacting EZGO for a schematic? They should also be able to tell you where the fuse box is located. But, you are going to need the year and model of your EZGO before you call.

You should also have taken a picture of the back side of the original switch with your cell phone BEFORE removing the wires from it, or made a list/diagram of where they were connected.

If you connect wires direct to the battery make sure that you at least put an inline fuse
in the wire with a fuse size about 20% higher than the load, or you may someday burn up your cart.

Charley

karlo74 · 07-13-2016, 12:42 PM

The switch was stolen

CharleyL · 07-13-2016, 04:56 PM

Then you need a schematic from EZGO for your model. The wires should be different colors and noted on the schematic. The back side of every ignition switch that I've seen for these has the terminal function molded into the plastic next to each terminal of the switch. If I were doing this I would also trace each wire to be certain that it goes to where the schematic says it does. A continuity tester (basically a battery and a light bulb in series) or a VOM on low ohms scale, is easy to use and can do this. Once you are certain where each wire comes from, it can be placed in the appropriate position on the switch. When no more wires need to be traced and connected, double check your work, and then install the switch, grit your teeth and turn it on. Then pat yourself on the back for doing a great job.

Charley

garydee · 07-16-2016, 07:28 PM

This may help...

Quote:

Originally Posted by garydee

The same ignition switches (or comparable) are used in marine applications.

Here's an Example

You may have to double check the location of the terminals to what they do, compared to your original.

I found this out looking for a switch for my Cushman (another fine Textron product). You can also tell if it's a marine ignition switch because with the key inserted, you can push the ignition switch in - this is used for initialize the "choking" solenoid on outboards.

Doing a web search on that EZ-GO part number I did find other suppliers with this switch listed - their availability and of course, the higher EZ-GO cost may be something to consider.

Good Luck!

04-17-2016, 08:10 PM	#1
jdebord1976 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 19	ez go ignition wiring hello, i have an ego cart that i thought i was getting a good deal on,i have resolved most issues.Th e issue i have now is the ignition switch,the old switch ( which someone destroyed) has a total of 6 pins...i am not sure which one to buy because i can not find a 6 pin...A little bit about the cart it has a 23 hp vanguard,i am in the process of making it street legal,so lights are no longer on ignition but direct to battery...i have a total of 6 wires a red, a white,a yellow purple blue and black...red is constant hot and this is all i know...believe black and yellow are grounds....any help would be greatly appreciated thx
jdebord1976 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 19

07-07-2016, 09:20 PM	#2
karlo74 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 6	Re: ez go ignition wiring I have the same problem. I bought a new switch but am not sure what the wires are for. This sounds like a joke but it isn't.... I cannot find the fuse box!
karlo74 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 6

07-09-2016, 11:32 AM	#3
CharleyL Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Central North Carolina Posts: 527	Re: ez go ignition wiring Have you tried contacting EZGO for a schematic? They should also be able to tell you where the fuse box is located. But, you are going to need the year and model of your EZGO before you call. You should also have taken a picture of the back side of the original switch with your cell phone BEFORE removing the wires from it, or made a list/diagram of where they were connected. If you connect wires direct to the battery make sure that you at least put an inline fuse in the wire with a fuse size about 20% higher than the load, or you may someday burn up your cart. Charley

07-13-2016, 12:42 PM	#4
karlo74 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 6	Re: ez go ignition wiring The switch was stolen
karlo74 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 6

07-13-2016, 04:56 PM	#5
CharleyL Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Central North Carolina Posts: 527	Re: ez go ignition wiring Then you need a schematic from EZGO for your model. The wires should be different colors and noted on the schematic. The back side of every ignition switch that I've seen for these has the terminal function molded into the plastic next to each terminal of the switch. If I were doing this I would also trace each wire to be certain that it goes to where the schematic says it does. A continuity tester (basically a battery and a light bulb in series) or a VOM on low ohms scale, is easy to use and can do this. Once you are certain where each wire comes from, it can be placed in the appropriate position on the switch. When no more wires need to be traced and connected, double check your work, and then install the switch, grit your teeth and turn it on. Then pat yourself on the back for doing a great job. Charley

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