1997 DS won't go

[joshodonn]

NoleFan4Ever - I saw that you posted the instructions below for testing the motor in a different thread. I just ran this test, and the driver side rear wheel spun, the passenger side did not. Does this suggest the motor is ok?


If all above tests good, you can test the motor like this:

Place the Run/Tow switch in "Tow", (If you have one) then disconnect the pack and then all the cables from the motor. (Be sure to double wrench every motor post/stud when breaking them lose or you may break them off. Spray them down with penetrating oil prior to doing it). If you have a Series motor some will have S1/S2 in place of F1/F2.

Get out your DVM and set it to the Continuity setting and:
- Test between A1 and A2 (Beep)
- Test between F1 and F2 (Beep)
- Test between A1 and F1 (No Beep)
- Test between A1 to Motor Case (No Beep)
- Test between F1 to Motor Case (No Beep)

Now flip your meter to Ohms/Resistance and:
- Test between F1 and F2 and you should get 0.8 to 1.2 Ohms (Sepex only)

If all those are correct as stated above then you can test the motor:

To test run a Series motor:
With all cables removed from the motor, jack the cart up at the rear and connect a jumper from A1 to S1. Then connect 12 volts positive to A2 and 12 volts negative to S2. (swap S1 and S2 to change rotation direction) You may want to have a disconnect switch in-line with the power supply as some do and some do not....

[Mooncarter]

Yes that is normal, it has a differential like rear wheel drive car or truck.

Do what Sergio said to do and report back.

[joshodonn]

Originally Posted by Sergio

Make sure the Controller is getting powered or no other tests are meaningful.

You should have +48v on terminal #1 of the Controller when You press the pedal, that should be the same wire that goes from the pedal to the solenoid small post positive activation.

Sergio, thanks for the recommendation. I have an Alltrax SR controller, so I'm not sure which terminal corresponds to #1. I'll see if I can figure it out, thanks again!

[Sergio]

It is the Red or KSI switch, that wire should get +48V when the Pedal is pressed.

What kind of throttle do you have, the new Hall Effect?

The yellow wire that you tested earlier should have been on J5 Terminal.