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10-02-2013, 09:50 AM
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Not Yet Wild
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Solenoid help
Hey guys got my cart all back together last night and I think my solenoid is shot. Can you use any 4 terminal solenoid switch? Can you get them at an auto parts store? Anxious to get this thing started and don't want to order one if I can get one local. Thank you
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10-02-2013, 09:59 AM
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Happy Carting
 Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Southern California
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Re: Solenoid help
Not being a HD technician I can only speak generally to your question about the use of automotive solenoids in golf carts. This is a no-no situation. Golf carts use continuous duty solenoids. Autos use intermittent duty solenoids.
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10-02-2013, 10:17 AM
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Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jun 2013
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Re: Solenoid help
Sorry it's a 77 model cart. So will it be ok if I stay with a continuous duty?
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10-02-2013, 04:32 PM
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Gone Wild
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Central North Carolina
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Re: Solenoid help
Is it a gas cart or electric? A start solenoid used in a gas cart to activate the electrically operated motor starter will be intermittent duty In this case, yes you should be able to find a suitable replacement at an auto parts store. You should take the old solenoid with you and you should know the battery voltage of your cart which is likely 6 or 12 volts.
If it is an electric cart the solenoids are continuous duty and operate on higher voltage. You will not find these in an auto parts store. A cart supply store would be the place to go for these. Charley |
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10-02-2013, 04:35 PM
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Happy Carting
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Southern California
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Re: Solenoid help
Like I said not a HD mechanic but in Ezgo the start solenoid is continuous duty rated... Glad to see you found some help.
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10-02-2013, 06:15 PM
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Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jun 2013
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Re: Solenoid help
Lol me neither learning as I go! Turns out solenoid was good just had bad connection between it and the battery. Learn as you go and start with simplest first cheaper that way lol
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