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Old 04-20-2014, 02:49 PM   #1
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Default EZ-GO 2003 TXT in and out of limp mode

I have just purchased a 2003 EZ-Go TXT 36 volt mechanically stock golf cart. It was sitting for a year or so. I cleaned it up, lift kit installed, replaced the batteries, cleaned connections, checked wiring. On my first test run it ran in limp mode. I went in reverse for about 50 yards, went back into forward and it was running normally,, YES. Stopped the cart back into limp mode. Re-checked battery charge (full) and connections. Got my multimeter out read a bunch of stuff on these forums and now I am confused more. Seems like I have the proper voltage across my battery packs and coil ( not completely sure of my testing here I tried to follow the troubleshooting guide). Please point me in the right direction! Cool forum. Sry I am a newbie.
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Old 04-21-2014, 09:00 AM   #2
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Default Re: EZ-GO 2003 TXT in and out of limp mode

You have a 2003 TXT PDS that is lifted, has over-sized tires and a rear seat, so it is not stock. Attachment-1 is what stock looks like.

Put controller in diagnostic mode and it may tell you why it is going into limp mode. (There are several reasons why they do)
The text at the bottom of attached controller cover label tells you how to get into diagnostic mode and various beep codes are listed.

Be sure to put Run/Tow switch into Tow before connecting/disconnection any wires anywhere on cart. Otherwise, you could turn the controller into a boat anchor, if it already isn't one, or at least on its way.

Toss an Alltrax DCX400 or larger controller in your cart and it'll do about 24 MPH on stock height (18") tires.
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Old 04-21-2014, 06:29 PM   #3
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Default Re: EZ-GO 2003 TXT in and out of limp mode

Thanks for the Post and humor. I am checking the fault code I will get back to you. The weird thing is I just drove it again and it is NOT in limp mode.....
Battery cable?
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Old 04-21-2014, 06:47 PM   #4
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not getting any beeps. Can I assume that the cart does not beep in reverse that I will not get any beeps in diag mode?
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Old 04-22-2014, 06:27 AM   #5
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Default Re: EZ-GO 2003 TXT in and out of limp mode

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Thanks for the Post and humor. I am checking the fault code I will get back to you. The weird thing is I just drove it again and it is NOT in limp mode.....
Battery cable?
Battery and battery cable problems tend to be consistent rather than intermittent, but we cannot rule anything out yet.

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not getting any beeps. Can I assume that the cart does not beep in reverse that I will not get any beeps in diag mode?
No reverse beeper means the beeper is disconnected. probably just a lead pulled off, but it is a royal pain to put the leads on.

The beeper is attached to the passenger side glove compartment. To reattach the wires, you have to remove the panel with the Key and F/R switches in it.

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What size are the tires? 18X8.50-8 is stock.
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Old 04-24-2014, 04:14 AM   #6
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Default Re: EZ-GO 2003 TXT in and out of limp mode

OK - I will have to look into re-attaching the BEEPING Beep.
Cables- Makes sense. I have the new cables. Going to install today. No Limp mode in three days. Thanks again for the help!
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