Solenoid/OBC problem 1996 CC 48v

[scottyb]

Originally Posted by gaminde

Ok Im a fool

a relay is a relay
a solenoid is a relay
so why isn't a relay a solenoid ???

I know you are not new to electronics. But you are new to golf carts. Standardized terminology is important in making it easy for us to understand one another.
When I open a charger I see a relay, If the relay needs to be replaced I open a catalog and order a relay. The man on the phone sends me a relay, not a solenoid. It's all good

[shadowman]

gaminde your not a fool but scotty is right. i know if i call for parts and ask for the soleniod in the charger instead of the low voltage sensor ( or relay) the person i,m talking with is going to think i,m a fool......................

[sonicj]

Originally Posted by shadowman

... the person i,m talking with is going to think i,m a fool......................

my momma told me it doesn't matter what other people think.

[sonicj]

Originally Posted by gaminde

Ok Im a fool

a relay is a relay
a solenoid is a relay
so why isn't a relay a solenoid ???

solenoids usually involves moving something much more significant than the tiny contacts of a relay. ie: a plunger.

*note* not all solenoids are relays... for instance, a car door lock solenoid. the solenoid is responsible for mechanical actuation of the door lock mechanism. a separate relay is used to switch the solenoid's latch state.
-sj

[foodaba@juno.com]

Originally Posted by GeraldW

thanks for sorting all this out for me - a very grateful new member
Gerald

the obc feeds the negative terminal on the golf cart solenoid..
if the obc malfunctions it will not supply the negative feed...result...no solenoid
click.....run a permanent jumper lead from negative on solenoid to negative on battery 6,,, be careful... you can now move the cart with the
charger plugged in!!

[NoleFan4Ever]

That is an oldie right there.... Lol!