[Paul_T]

Simular problem but now a no go. My 2008 Columbia Par Car acts as the first post indicates in that the R/N/F switch must be in the N position when turning on the key prior to selecting F or R in order for the cart to operate. Occaisionally after hitting a bump for example the cart just stops operating. This situation has been present throughout our ownership. When it happens we just turn off the key, select Neutral, wait to hear a a click when tuning the key back on, then select Forward again and we're on our way.

Yesterday with no bump at a very slow speed it just stopped and would not do it's usual reset. When the key is turned on a click is heard as the solonoid activates then half a second later a softer click is heard as the solonoid mounted on the motor mount behind the batteries deactivates.

Cleaned all contacts assuming a bad solonoid - no change.

Now I'm thinking it's another problem, (perhaps the R/N/F switch as mentioned here).

Is it a bad solonoid turning itself back off? Or, is it something else like the R/N/F switch? Is there another relay between ignition/R/N/F swt that could be cutting off pwr to the solonoid a half second after activation or is this a s symptom of a bad solonoid?

Appreciate your help,