01-09-2015, 10:57 PM | #1 |
Gone Wild
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Looking for advice
Greetings all. I have the opportunity to pick up a 2004 model gas EZGO. The owner says it was running last week but needs an ignition and solenoid to get back up going again. He said the ignition is not producing enough spark for it to run. I am not familiar at all with the gassers but this doesn't make much sense to me. I always thought you had spark or not, but I could be completely wrong. Is what he's telling me accurate? What should I check? I've always had electric carts and have entertained getting a gasser, but really don't want to open a can of worms. I'm including a picture of the cart below. It's got rust here and there (it lives on the gulf coast). What do you think is a fair offer? Thanks in advance for any help.
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01-10-2015, 10:12 AM | #2 |
Getting Wild
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Re: Looking for advice
some times you have to adjust the valves when they act funny like that
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01-11-2015, 07:24 AM | #3 |
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Re: Looking for advice
Buy a spark tester and check to see if it fires when using that. A coil can be weak and it will show up when using the spark tester. Most parts stores carry them.
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01-11-2015, 08:54 AM | #4 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Looking for advice
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01-11-2015, 09:29 AM | #5 |
Hammer Down !!!!
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Re: Looking for advice
Unless I can definitively diagnose the problem with electrical issues, I tend to err on the side of caution when buying non-running carts - generally I figure worst-case scenario IE replacing basically the entire ignition system at around $300 out-of-pocket so I generally deduct $400 from the carts value if there is a spark issue. This results rarely in a complete "do-over", so as a rule it always ends up being a decision in my favor ...
That said, I have no idea where the market is down in your neck of the woods, somebody from a closer location would likely have a better idea. A 2004 in average condition, running, with a flip seat but otherwise basically stock is a $1500-1700 cart tops around here, so if that was sitting on CL or ? in the area I'd go at it with a top dollar of around a grand, maybe $1200 if the rust was minimal and easily repaired, no cracks in the body, scratches that need a lot of attention, seat condition, etc. |
01-11-2015, 09:43 AM | #6 |
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Re: Looking for advice
Thanks for the advice BrewCityMusic. In speaking with the owner last night, he also said the solenoid was bad as well. I did some checking on both an ignition and a solenoid and found they were in the $300.00 range as you stated for OEM. He is willing to work with me on the price accordingly. My biggest concern now is rust on the frame and other structural components. This cart has spent it's entire life less than a block from the Gulf of Mexico. I do see considerable surface rust which is not that big of a deal, but I need to see underneath. I asked for pics of that, but he said it was too difficult for him to take which has me wondering. Its about a 4 hour round trip for me so I'm hesitant to even make the drive now.
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01-12-2015, 07:25 AM | #7 |
It ain't gonna be easy.
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Re: Looking for advice
I see he's got a plug out, presumably chasing his spark issue. The solenoid isn't a big deal, just need a continuous duty solenoid from NAPA to square that away. Like Brew said I wouldn't give him more than a grand and that's pushing it depending on under body and frame rust. I live in SC and the salt air near the coast is brutal on steel.
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01-12-2015, 02:56 PM | #8 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Looking for advice
Thanks. I decided to go give a closer look on Wednesday. I also ordered a coil today to bring with me. With shipping it ran me about $100.00. I figure it's a cheap insurance policy. The owner says he can have it running like it should in about 10 minutes with the part. If so and the frame is not rotted, I'll probably have a new project. We are doing some horse trading for a gun I have, so I'll be in it pretty good.
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01-12-2015, 05:47 PM | #9 |
Hammer Down !!!!
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Re: Looking for advice
With a new coil (and even if the old solenoid *is* bad You can jump it and get her running) the only thing left would be a grounding issue somewhere, or the Ignition module itself (or of course, something ridiculous like a broken wire) ... Good Luck, and we'll of course be here when it comes time to getting it all "Right" !!!!
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01-13-2015, 12:22 PM | #10 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Looking for advice
Well, the deal is off on the cart. The seller and I made a verbal agreement with regards to pricing. I ordered the coil from my local dealer and it will be here tomorrow. The seller was aware of this as we spoke several times yesterday. He took it upon himself after we spoke and made the agreement yesterday to purchase a coil and solenoid in New Orleans and got the cart running. He now wants $650.00 more than our original agreed upon price. There is absolutely no chance of this happening. So it's a no deal in my book. If anyone needs a coil, I will have one tomorrow that I will sell for a deal. I'm not going to stick my local dealer with the part. I asked he order it for me, so I now own it. If anyone needs one, drop me a note via PM. I paid right at $150.00 for it with express shipping. The first $75.00 gets it.
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