I tested the the resistor with an ohm meter and compared it with a new one and it showed it was working fine. I once again grab my voltmeter and started a continuity test through the entire electrical system. It all seemed to point to spending $600 on a new controller and tossing my budget out the window for the lift kit and tires I had my heart set on. Ironically I found my self standing in line with some car mechanic at a local hardware store and started boring the guy to death with my golf cart story. Before I could finish the guy says to me " I hope you replaced the resistor across the solenoid cause the those 9volt battery ohm meters really can't re-create a 48 volt operating system"........Yep ,one $5 dollar resistor -one smooth running golf cart. :thumbup
Drewskii is going to pimp his ride pictures to follow.
