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Dave Box · 10-19-2012, 07:33 AM

There is an obscure condition where the regulator fails and starts to charge the battery at 18 volts. This causes the ignitor to overheat and shutdown. When it cools off it starts to work again. Put a voltmeter across the battery and see what the charging voltage is.

Good luck

Dave

10-19-2012, 07:33 AM	#3
Dave Box Respect the Cart Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rocky Mount, Virginia Posts: 2,190	Re: 1987 EZGO 2cycle Ignition Coil Mystery! There is an obscure condition where the regulator fails and starts to charge the battery at 18 volts. This causes the ignitor to overheat and shutdown. When it cools off it starts to work again. Put a voltmeter across the battery and see what the charging voltage is. Good luck Dave