94 Marathon 36v not moving

EZGOMiker · 05-24-2019, 01:04 PM

Hi All,
New to Forums. I have a 94 EZGO Marathon Freedom 36v.
Backed it out of the garage, put it forward and it vibrated for a bit and died completely.
I had recently replaced the F&R switch due to mechanical failure. Went ahead and replaced the solenoid at time as well. Cart ran ok for a few weeks, daily use.

Solenoid clicks. Voltage drops off rapidly when I hit the pedal in forward or reverse

I checked Ohms on the potentiometer and they jumped all over when I hit the pedal, so I replaced it too.
Problem persists.

Batteries are ok, it does have the solid state controller. All wiring checked.

I'm concerned that the new solenoid is defective, or maybe the little diode things?
I'd appreciate any help troubleshooting before I move on to the controller and/or motor.

Thanks all
Mike

Mooncarter · 05-24-2019, 02:09 PM

How "OK" are the batteries? I had a faulty clicking solenoid in a cart like yours about a week ago. Drove me nuts.

Mooncarter · 05-24-2019, 02:10 PM

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05-24-2019, 01:04 PM	#1
EZGOMiker Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 1	94 Marathon 36v not moving Hi All, New to Forums. I have a 94 EZGO Marathon Freedom 36v. Backed it out of the garage, put it forward and it vibrated for a bit and died completely. I had recently replaced the F&R switch due to mechanical failure. Went ahead and replaced the solenoid at time as well. Cart ran ok for a few weeks, daily use. Solenoid clicks. Voltage drops off rapidly when I hit the pedal in forward or reverse I checked Ohms on the potentiometer and they jumped all over when I hit the pedal, so I replaced it too. Problem persists. Batteries are ok, it does have the solid state controller. All wiring checked. I'm concerned that the new solenoid is defective, or maybe the little diode things? I'd appreciate any help troubleshooting before I move on to the controller and/or motor. Thanks all Mike
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05-24-2019, 02:09 PM	#2
Mooncarter Gone Insane Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 14,214	Re: 94 Marathon 36v not moving How "OK" are the batteries? I had a faulty clicking solenoid in a cart like yours about a week ago. Drove me nuts.

05-24-2019, 02:10 PM	#3
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