HD Solenoid

[benjylafond]

I have a 2001 TXT Series 36v Cart, high speed motor, HD F&R. Lithium Nissan Leaf batteries (on full charge they are at 42.0 volts). Have a White 36v HD solenoid. Other day I was cruising in neighborhood, stopped and when I pressed gas pedal, no go - no click. Towed it home, checked all connections on F&R, solenoid, controller and they were good. Just to be safe, I disconnected, cleaned connections and reconnected each one individually. Still no go. Replaced big inline fuse/resistor (6.5w) on solenoid. Still no go. Batteries are fully charged. Afraid my solenoid may be toast.

Question is - If I replace solenoid, should I replace it with a 48v HD Solenoid?

[scottyb]

These continuous duty solenoids handle under voltage operation much better than over voltage

[benjylafond]

Thanks, so 48v HD will work?

[JohnnieB]

Originally Posted by benjylafond

Thanks, so 48v HD will work?

Go with the 48V Super-Duty (400A continuous/1000A peak), it is happy from 36V to 48V.
I'm running one at 42V.

[scottyb]

Originally Posted by JohnnieB

Go with the 48V Super-Duty (400A continuous/1000A peak), it is happy from 36V to 48V.
I'm running one at 42V.

Johnnie is running my Super-duty 1000 amp peak/800a continuous main contactor (solenoid). This beast can run on 36, 42, or 48 volts.

[vagabond]

Originally Posted by scottyb

Johnnie is running my Super-duty 1000 amp peak/800a continuous main contactor (solenoid). This beast can run on 36, 42, or 48 volts.

I'm running Scottys in my 48v no probs

[benjylafond]

Looks like I'll be ordering the Super Duty 400/1000 48V. Back checked all connections and microswitches in the Solenoid Activation circuit and had full pack voltage at each place. Solenoid must be toast.

[scottyb]

If you have pack voltage (36-48v) between the 2 small posts and the solenoid is not closing - it is toast.