2013 Rxv controller dead?!?

13rxvrookie · 10-19-2020, 05:03 PM

So I have checked the blue wire off of the charging port and it seems to be fine.
I took the brake off and switched the plugs reinstalled and switched plugs back and still will not move.
I checked the voltage to the pigtail leading into the brake and I have 0 volts at startup. Is this normal? I would think during the key on cycle it would need voltage to check to make sure its working properly?
This RXV has really got me stumped on this one!

rngilliland · 10-19-2020, 07:11 PM

I don't think the start up test tries to unlock the brake. It tries to turn the motor and fails the test if the motor turns. Sometimes when the brake has failed or is about to fail the cart will move a little when you turn the key on.

Even though you checked the blue wire look at the front of the charge port and make sure the green led isn't on. Other than fuses or wiring problems I can't think of anything else. Maybe the run/tow switch.

matt1382 · 10-19-2020, 11:02 PM

It really helps to get a hand held on it to see what errors you have. Mine has been a real beast to get going. These RXVs are a lot like a car in the complexity of how things work with them. I think with the cart in and in forward or reverse you should have voltage at the pigtail for the brake. Search for the rxv advanced troubleshooting guide, it’s been linked here a bunch.

cgtech · 10-20-2020, 12:04 AM

The controller just briefly checks for "is brake coil present", then it trys "can it withstand a twist test". If it fails a "twist test", cart isnt qualified to "go".

13rxvrookie · 10-20-2020, 11:27 AM

I am thinking about getting the curtis 1313-3231 scanner. My question is will this work with helping diagnose the issue before I spend the $600 on it..

kgsc · 10-20-2020, 11:59 AM

Yes but you should be able to find one cheaper than that. Also will need the adapter if it has the round diagnostic plug.

13rxvrookie · 10-20-2020, 12:26 PM

I found it on amazon with the adapter plug for $604. Is that about the correct price. I wanted the dealer scanner for more options and to be able to tune the speed etc.

kgsc · 10-20-2020, 12:47 PM

I bought mine local for cheaper but where I bought it from is shut down right now because of covid. If you are computer literate you can make a cable for less than $50

cgtech · 10-20-2020, 01:51 PM

You should buy a level 4 "oem" handheld, not a level 3 as in the prior post.

13rxvrookie · 10-20-2020, 01:57 PM

Do you know what the level 4 PN is so I can order the correct one.

10-19-2020, 05:03 PM	#11
13rxvrookie Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 19	Re: 2013 Rxv controller dead?!? So I have checked the blue wire off of the charging port and it seems to be fine. I took the brake off and switched the plugs reinstalled and switched plugs back and still will not move. I checked the voltage to the pigtail leading into the brake and I have 0 volts at startup. Is this normal? I would think during the key on cycle it would need voltage to check to make sure its working properly? This RXV has really got me stumped on this one!
13rxvrookie Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 19

10-19-2020, 07:11 PM	#12
rngilliland Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 229	Re: 2013 Rxv controller dead?!? I don't think the start up test tries to unlock the brake. It tries to turn the motor and fails the test if the motor turns. Sometimes when the brake has failed or is about to fail the cart will move a little when you turn the key on. Even though you checked the blue wire look at the front of the charge port and make sure the green led isn't on. Other than fuses or wiring problems I can't think of anything else. Maybe the run/tow switch.
rngilliland Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 229

10-19-2020, 11:02 PM	#13
matt1382 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 17	Re: 2013 Rxv controller dead?!? It really helps to get a hand held on it to see what errors you have. Mine has been a real beast to get going. These RXVs are a lot like a car in the complexity of how things work with them. I think with the cart in and in forward or reverse you should have voltage at the pigtail for the brake. Search for the rxv advanced troubleshooting guide, it’s been linked here a bunch.
matt1382 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 17

10-20-2020, 12:04 AM	#14
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: 2013 Rxv controller dead?!? The controller just briefly checks for "is brake coil present", then it trys "can it withstand a twist test". If it fails a "twist test", cart isnt qualified to "go".

10-20-2020, 11:27 AM	#15
13rxvrookie Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 19	Re: 2013 Rxv controller dead?!? I am thinking about getting the curtis 1313-3231 scanner. My question is will this work with helping diagnose the issue before I spend the $600 on it..
13rxvrookie Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 19

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10-20-2020, 11:59 AM	#16
kgsc Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 13,188	Re: 2013 Rxv controller dead?!? Yes but you should be able to find one cheaper than that. Also will need the adapter if it has the round diagnostic plug.

10-20-2020, 12:26 PM	#17
13rxvrookie Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 19	Re: 2013 Rxv controller dead?!? I found it on amazon with the adapter plug for $604. Is that about the correct price. I wanted the dealer scanner for more options and to be able to tune the speed etc.
13rxvrookie Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 19

10-20-2020, 12:47 PM	#18
kgsc Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 13,188	Re: 2013 Rxv controller dead?!? I bought mine local for cheaper but where I bought it from is shut down right now because of covid. If you are computer literate you can make a cable for less than $50

10-20-2020, 01:51 PM	#19
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: 2013 Rxv controller dead?!? You should buy a level 4 "oem" handheld, not a level 3 as in the prior post.

10-20-2020, 01:57 PM	#20
13rxvrookie Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 19	Re: 2013 Rxv controller dead?!? Do you know what the level 4 PN is so I can order the correct one.
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