1998 EZgo TXT

[jdgbwg]

getting my cart ready for spring. Got all new Trojans but am having a provlem with F/R switch. Put it in reverse and it wants to go forward. After moving it back and forth a few times it will engage in reverse.Called EZgo parts to order a new F/R switch and they said they quit making them and none were available and he didn't know where to get one. Called a couple dealers and they couldn't help me either. Found a used one for 85 dollars but not too keen on getting a used one. What do you think. Thank you in advance for any help.

[lugster]

If it is a DCS it may be the individual micro switches, they are small switches on either side that have a small plunger on them and are activated by a small metal arm, sometimes the arms need rebent so they will engage or just replace. about $40 each, may only need one side (reverse or forward) DCS has the run/tow switch on the cover over the controller

[jdgbwg]

To all who have helped with my problem thank you. I checked my cart and the F/R handle was not at all times engaging the micro switch because of the thin metal flap was not pushing the plunger down everytime the handle was put into reverse. I could not bend the flap enough to get it to work so I put 3 small strips of duct tape (yes, god bless duct tape) onto the part that comes in contact with the micro switch and it now works. I'll fix it properly later but for now the problem is solved. Maybe not the way an expert would fix it--but I am a plumber. Thanks again

[scottyb]

LOL, JD, you can carefully bend the arm of the micro switch down for more positive contact also.
My experience is this, When the switch is old enough to need attention it is time to replace it. They are cheap insurance that will keep you running.
The moral is get new switches and away goes trouble down the drain.