Star EV will run then quit??

[Michael Reese]

I have a Star EV and it will run just fine then it will just quit. I replaced the solenoid on it but that didn't fix the issue. Any suggestions?

[kgsc]

We need more information to help. Sepex or Series, are you hearing any clicks when the pedal is pushed?

[teecro]

Pretty wide open on wild *** guess with the lack of info here... Controller, Batteries, Motor Etc....

[Michael Reese]

It is a 2009 Star Electric model # Star48-2-RW
It has 6 - 8-Volt batteries. I replaced a Curtis/Albright solenoid SW80B-156
It will run for a short distance (aprox 100 yards) and quit, then rest for a short period then run again for aprox 100 yards then quit again. Voltage in the batteries are good. Each battery shows over 8 volts. Hope this helps you diagnose the problem.

[teecro]

Originally Posted by Michael Reese

It is a 2009 Star Electric model # Star48-2-RW
It has 6 - 8-Volt batteries. I replaced a Curtis/Albright solenoid SW80B-156
It will run for a short distance (aprox 100 yards) and quit, then rest for a short period then run again for aprox 100 yards then quit again. Voltage in the batteries are good. Each battery shows over 8 volts. Hope this helps you diagnose the problem.

What is the voltage while in operation? Batteries can show good voltage while static, but can collapse while in use...

[Michael Reese]

Shows 49.6 with a ohmmeter.

[teecro]

Originally Posted by Michael Reese

Shows 49.6 with a ohmmeter.

If your showing that much voltage while driving the cart and/or just before it cuts out then it sounds like your batteries are ok. Since you changed the solenoid and it solved nothing you know that was not it... I'd be looking to troubleshoot the controller next...

[golf cart gurl]

Look at the speed magnet on the motor for any hairline cracks.

[cgtech]

bad key switch that fails when you "jiggle it"? seen that before. also check interrupter switch on charge port.