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05-14-2019, 07:02 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: May 2019
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Ez-go dcs wont run
Hello guys, in need of some advice. I have a 1997 ezgo 36v txt dcs. And it currently wont run. I just picked this one up, the previous owner replaced the controller with a FSIP reman curtis. First the reverse beeper wouldn't work, so i found the reed switch broken so i just tied the wires together. Still wont move batteries hold charge at 37.8ish volts. Any advice?
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05-14-2019, 08:16 PM | #2 | |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Canada
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Re: Ez-go dcs wont run
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I have a 1996 DCS TXT and it had a 1206SX Curtis Controller in it. These controllers suck. If your controller is bad do not get another 1206SX refurbished/remanufactured/whatever they call it. It will just die a horrible death. This is what my controller looked like when I pulled it out: Warped1206SX.jpg They were not built to last and I am sure the more experienced posters on this site can tell you way more reasons to replace the controller with a new after-market one. Check the connections on your Molex adapters on the cart. The DCS wire harness is crappy. I just spent 2 days futzing with mine and fixing bad ends. You could have a loose connection. You could have a bad solenoid. You could have a bad ITS. Pedal switch may be broken. There are lots of things that could be wrong. You may have a wire that after 20+ years of rubbing against the frame finally shorted out and screwed everything up. Lots of different things could be wrong with the cart. Cheers, Impaled |
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05-14-2019, 09:27 PM | #3 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Savannah, GA
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Re: Ez-go dcs wont run
I have a DCS controller in the for sale section if it helps you any...
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05-15-2019, 07:23 AM | #4 | |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: May 2019
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05-15-2019, 09:24 AM | #5 |
Happy Carting
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Southern California
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Re: Ez-go dcs wont run
The OEM DCS controller had a fatal flaw. If the battery power ran low the resulting amperage spike fried the controller. This gave the DCS a bad name until Alltrax came along with a builtin safety to guard against this happening.
It's a great cart with the XCT400 in it. More torque than PDS and more speed than Series. |
05-15-2019, 04:44 PM | #6 | |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: May 2019
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05-15-2019, 06:14 PM | #7 |
Gone Mad
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Buford, GA
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Re: Ez-go dcs wont run
You mentioned 37.8 volts in your first post. If that's the best they can do, which is 90%, then they may be dropping too low under load. As mentioned above, undervoltage kills stock controllers. I can't help with troubleshooting, but even if you get it figured out with the controller, it would be good to keep an eye on voltage while driving.
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05-15-2019, 10:53 PM | #8 | |||
Gone Wild
Join Date: Apr 2019
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Re: Ez-go dcs wont run
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You press down on the big flat metal part and pull gently on the wire to get them out. You may have to pull up the tab after you have taken them out to reseat them in the adapter. If the 10 pin Molex is melted get a new one and replace the housing. It is part 1-770849-0 from Molex. I got a new one for 30cents Canadian. So like 3 cents US. :P Quote:
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My controller replacement on my DCS TXT (and other insanity) can be found on this thread: http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...questions.html My Molex nightmare can be found here: http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...ssues-sos.html I believe there is a photo of my old controller and solenoid setup in the first thread I linked if you want a visual on how it should be setup on the stock stuff. Cheers, Impaled |
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