troubleshooting controller/soloidnoid

[rib33024]

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Model Year: 1995 Make/Model: Medalist or TXT (DCS)

[scottyb]

told ya.... the controller maybe smoked. That is a real possibility with the DCS drive system.

[todo_brane_ded]

Scottb, can he still do as I requested? It shouldn't matter PDS vs. DCS to verify that the controller is toast.....

[rmac]

what is DCS? I'm trying to gain A little knowlege about my cart,and am still unsure what some of these letters mean. Does PDS represent: electric speed control?

[rib33024]

Here's some info



Differances in Electric TXT:

A series cart has the Forward-Reverse lever nest to your right knee.

If you have a switch on the the dash you have a DCS or PDS cart.


E-Z-GO's "PREMIUM" Drive Systems

DCS= Drive Control System - Mid 1994 to late 90's
PDS= Precision Drive System - Late 90's to Present

The Series speed control has remained unchanged since 1994.
Both DCS and PDS include a feature to stop unattended run-away cars.

The PDS car also has a governor feature that will hold a constant
ground speed at full pedal, regardless of terrain.

The DCS or PDS car will have a toggle switch under the seat marked "Run" & "Tow/Maintenance"
If no switch on the black controller cover, the car has the SERIES system.

Chips and what they do.

Performance Option Top Speed (mph) Engine Braking
All Terrain 13-13.5 NO Chip
Steep Hill 13-13.5 heavy Blue Chip
Mild Hill 14-14.5 mild Yellow Chip
Freedom 17-19 none Red Chip

[todo_brane_ded]

Originally Posted by rmac

what is DCS? I'm trying to gain A little knowlege about my cart,and am still unsure what some of these letters mean. Does PDS represent: electric speed control?

They are aconyms...PDS= Precison Drive System....DCS= ??

The DCS was a predecessor to the PDS. The primary characteristic to remember is that both these carts are regenerative braking (braking done by the motor when you release the pedal) whereby a series cart has no electrical braking.


Regen braking helps slow the cart on downgrades, etc.

[rmac]

I just went out to check voltage again I'm reading 36 volts either side of solonoid with the f/r switch in foward and ignition key on. I also placed A jumper between A1 and B- and the cart moves. So I'm assuming that I have A DCS controller that is fried? If so I'm in the market for A controller.

[rmac]

RIB33024,Maybe my cart has been modified. The f/r switch is under the right knee,and it is not A full voltage switch. Also it has a run/tow toggle on the controller cover.How can I be sure if it is A DCS, PDS, or series cart? so I can get the right controllerfor it? Textron is on the name plate.

[rib33024]

Originally Posted by rmac

RIB33024,Maybe my cart has been modified. The f/r switch is under the right knee,and it is not A full voltage switch. Also it has a run/tow toggle on the controller cover.How can I be sure if it is A DCS, PDS, or series cart? so I can get the right controllerfor it? Textron is on the name plate.

If it has a tow/run switch it is not a series, if the F/R is by your right knee on the body of the cart, and you have a tow/run switch on the controller you have a DCS cart, PDS cart has the F/R switch on the dash next to the key

[todo_brane_ded]

Originally Posted by rmac

I just went out to check voltage again I'm reading 36 volts either side of solonoid with the f/r switch in foward and ignition key on. I also placed A jumper between A1 and B- and the cart moves. So I'm assuming that I have A DCS controller that is fried? If so I'm in the market for A controller.

Yep, looks like you're in the market.....

They have a for sale forum here- check it out