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07-07-2022, 12:06 PM | #1 |
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G1 Electrical Issue
I'm hoping a fellow member can help me with an electrical issue. I've been rebuilding my G1 cart and I'm finally ready to get it running. I've got everything connected up but there's an issue. I keep blowing one of the 10amp fuses and the ground wire to the Magneto is getting super hot and melting the insulation.
I've tested the ohms on the magneto and they are within the tolerance. If I leave the ground unconnected, the starter motor does operate as intended. I'm guessing it's a ground issue but I can't seem to find the problem. Does anyone have any advice on what I can check? |
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07-08-2022, 10:40 AM | #2 |
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Re: G1 Electrical Issue
guessing the starter is shorted internally and grounding out on the small wire to the stator.
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07-11-2022, 10:27 AM | #3 |
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Re: G1 Electrical Issue
After a bunch of testing, I believe the starter generator is shorted out internally. It's backing feeding 12 volts through the system.
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07-12-2022, 08:15 AM | #4 |
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Re: G1 Electrical Issue
Be aware that the SG spins forward or reverse by swapping the polarity with the solenoids. Check out this simplified current flow diagram.
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07-12-2022, 08:16 AM | #5 |
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07-14-2022, 08:28 AM | #6 |
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Re: G1 Electrical Issue
mikeasis, Thank you for your help. I really appreciate it.
I've checked so much but I still can't seem to figure out my issue. Your diagram really helped but it's hard to check without being able to provide power. I've been checking for continuity and everything seems okay. I'm not sure it's the solenoids at this point. After further testing, I think the CDI Magneto has to be shorted out. Even though when I test the ohms across the black and brown, I'm getting 360 ohms. But the wires have continuity to ground and shouldn't if I'm correct Every time I connect the black wire to the magneto, the fuse blows. Would you agree that the coil stator is bad? |
07-19-2022, 07:19 AM | #7 | |
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Re: G1 Electrical Issue
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With everything but the CDI Magento and ignition coil hooked up, the starter turns and appears to operate as it should. The issue is when I try to connect the ground wire on either the magneto or to ignition. It immediately blows the ground fuse. I tried to test the isolate and test each of the components. This system is not very complicated and I bet I'm missing something so stupid, lol. I can't seem to identify what is causing this short. Any help would be greatly appreciated. |
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07-19-2022, 08:29 AM | #8 |
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Re: G1 Electrical Issue
Well, it is an unusual problem. We can maybe help out with ideas for troubleshooting. So a few questions..
- How long does it take the fuse to blow? Immediately when you step on the pedal? - Does it blow in REV as well as FWD? - Does it blow if you jack up the rear and let the wheels free spin? Let’s start here and I’ll try and think up a few more starting point questions… |
07-19-2022, 10:40 AM | #9 | |
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Re: G1 Electrical Issue
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07-19-2022, 11:15 AM | #10 |
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Re: G1 Electrical Issue
What is the repair manual referring to when they say the "center ground under (-)"?
Are they referring to the stop switch ground? |
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