84 marathon wont start

sheffs · 08-11-2011, 08:44 AM

OK so i have found my keyswitch and microswitch to be good i have put on a new solenoid but still nothing so i put back on my old solenoid and it started to crank over but no fire so i was checking the spark plug wire and now i am back to square one with nothing happening any suggestions???
thanks
sheffs

Dave Box · 08-11-2011, 08:57 AM

The fact that you mess with things and they start and stop working leads me to believe that you still have a ground / corrosion issue. I would disconnect the wires to the solenoid one by one and check for rust. At the same time tug gently on the connector as it is quite common for the wire to break on the crimp and then be held in place by the rubber sleeve thus giving the illusion of a connection. Also check the grounds at the other end of the wire such as the regulator.

And just to confirm, there is a ground strap between the common earth point on the frame and the engine block, yes?

Dave

sheffs · 08-11-2011, 09:02 AM

yes and i allready cleaned that conection

Dave Box · 08-11-2011, 09:55 AM

That's good and I am 99% that your issue is going to be easy to fix (but maybe hard to find)

sheffs · 08-17-2011, 08:28 AM

OK i have gone thru 90% of the wiring and found one of the wires broken off the micro switch so i cleaned it up and re attached it and still nothing is there a way to jump this switch out or go around it to see if the switch is bad??

thanks
sheffs

ucipd7225 · 08-24-2011, 12:21 AM

I have a 90' and have the same solenoid problem. It will start when it is cold but when it has been run for a while and gets hot, the pedal will not start the golf cart. I have purchased the second one from the auto store and it has already crapped out also. Looks like i'm going to have to break down and purchase one from the local golf cart store.

I have noticed as well that there are two micro switches behind the FNR lever, one of which is not hooked up... Any ideas as to where the wires should go? or what they even do?

sheffs · 08-24-2011, 08:46 AM

im not sure about your two micro switches i only have one on my 84. also i purchased a solenoid from autozone and it did not work but after cleaning or replacing all of the wire ends thru the engine i put back on the old solenoid and the cart now runs no problems i belive it was a bad wire or bad conection as far as a solenoid i know that advance auto parts sells a correct solenoid that will work for a golf cart i dont remember the item #.

sheffs
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Dave Box · 08-24-2011, 09:29 AM

UCIPD, you will get a lot more attention if you start a new thread, give it a go and a host of guys will pop up to help you.

SHEFFS, Autozone do not carry the correct solenoid. They only carry momentary use devices that will not last the rigors of cart use. BTW congrats on fixing your cart.

Dave

sheffs · 08-24-2011, 09:54 AM

yes i know autozone was the wrong choice but i found by googleing that advance auto parts does carry the correct one it stays constantly energized btw thanks for all your help i appreciate it.

sheffs

Dave Box · 08-24-2011, 03:05 PM

In that case I stand corrected. As long as it is a constant duty device and physically fits then Autozone is a good source.
Dave

08-11-2011, 08:44 AM	#21
sheffs Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 51	Re: 84 marathon wont start OK so i have found my keyswitch and microswitch to be good i have put on a new solenoid but still nothing so i put back on my old solenoid and it started to crank over but no fire so i was checking the spark plug wire and now i am back to square one with nothing happening any suggestions??? thanks sheffs

08-11-2011, 08:57 AM	#22
Dave Box Respect the Cart Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rocky Mount, Virginia Posts: 2,190	Re: 84 marathon wont start The fact that you mess with things and they start and stop working leads me to believe that you still have a ground / corrosion issue. I would disconnect the wires to the solenoid one by one and check for rust. At the same time tug gently on the connector as it is quite common for the wire to break on the crimp and then be held in place by the rubber sleeve thus giving the illusion of a connection. Also check the grounds at the other end of the wire such as the regulator. And just to confirm, there is a ground strap between the common earth point on the frame and the engine block, yes? Dave

08-11-2011, 09:02 AM	#23
sheffs Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 51	Re: 84 marathon wont start yes and i allready cleaned that conection

08-11-2011, 09:55 AM	#24
Dave Box Respect the Cart Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rocky Mount, Virginia Posts: 2,190	Re: 84 marathon wont start That's good and I am 99% that your issue is going to be easy to fix (but maybe hard to find)

08-17-2011, 08:28 AM	#25
sheffs Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 51	Re: 84 marathon wont start OK i have gone thru 90% of the wiring and found one of the wires broken off the micro switch so i cleaned it up and re attached it and still nothing is there a way to jump this switch out or go around it to see if the switch is bad?? thanks sheffs

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08-24-2011, 12:21 AM	#26
ucipd7225 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1	Re: 84 marathon wont start I have a 90' and have the same solenoid problem. It will start when it is cold but when it has been run for a while and gets hot, the pedal will not start the golf cart. I have purchased the second one from the auto store and it has already crapped out also. Looks like i'm going to have to break down and purchase one from the local golf cart store. I have noticed as well that there are two micro switches behind the FNR lever, one of which is not hooked up... Any ideas as to where the wires should go? or what they even do?
ucipd7225 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1

08-24-2011, 08:46 AM	#27
sheffs Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 51	Re: 84 marathon wont start im not sure about your two micro switches i only have one on my 84. also i purchased a solenoid from autozone and it did not work but after cleaning or replacing all of the wire ends thru the engine i put back on the old solenoid and the cart now runs no problems i belive it was a bad wire or bad conection as far as a solenoid i know that advance auto parts sells a correct solenoid that will work for a golf cart i dont remember the item #. sheffs osm#7

08-24-2011, 09:29 AM	#28
Dave Box Respect the Cart Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rocky Mount, Virginia Posts: 2,190	Re: 84 marathon wont start UCIPD, you will get a lot more attention if you start a new thread, give it a go and a host of guys will pop up to help you. SHEFFS, Autozone do not carry the correct solenoid. They only carry momentary use devices that will not last the rigors of cart use. BTW congrats on fixing your cart. Dave

08-24-2011, 09:54 AM	#29
sheffs Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 51	Re: 84 marathon wont start yes i know autozone was the wrong choice but i found by googleing that advance auto parts does carry the correct one it stays constantly energized btw thanks for all your help i appreciate it. sheffs

08-24-2011, 03:05 PM	#30
Dave Box Respect the Cart Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rocky Mount, Virginia Posts: 2,190	Re: 84 marathon wont start In that case I stand corrected. As long as it is a constant duty device and physically fits then Autozone is a good source. Dave

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