EZGO RXV 2013 model took a swim!!

[matt1382]

SO maybe I made a mistake or not, I guess time will tell. I picked up a 13 model RXV for pretty cheap. Has a 6" lift, 12" wheels and 23" tires in really nice shape. Has a back seat, all quality parts. The cart is in overall great shape. The only problem is that something fell on the go pedal when the PO was using it, and it took a ride into their inground pool! So I bought it so I could dig into it, knowing nothing about the newer electric carts. I figure before I spend a ton of money I could always part it out. So far, I've brought the batteries back to life, got the lights and brake working (I think). When I turn it on it tries to go through the startup sequence it seems like. It rocks back and forth, the brake unlocks and locks, the reverse buzzer chirps. But if I push the go pedal, it will creep a few inches buts that's about it, sometimes forward, sometimes reverse. Battery pack voltage is good. Solenoid clicks. So I plugged in the 1313 handheld, but it doesn't do anything when I power the cart on, like it just doesnt see the controller. When I picked up the cart I figured the controller was toast, but with it starting to go through the startup sequence I had hope that it could be saved. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks!
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[Black RXV]

I just upgraded my RXV to a Navitas controller. If yours is a Curtis I can send you mine to test with. If it works we can discuss a price.

[matt1382]

Originally Posted by Black RXV

I just upgraded my RXV to a Navitas controller. If yours is a Curtis I can send you mine to test with. If it works we can discuss a price.

Ah dang! I ordered a refurb one off of eBay already. But I really appreciate that offer!

[jneubig]

I know you said the brake is unlocking but are you sure it's not corroded and stuck. Had one a while back that water got into it and basically rusted it in place. It would move a couple inches then stop. I pulled the brake, opened it up and was able to clean things up with a wire wheel and get it going. I did order a new replacement brake to be safe, but it was still working when it was eventually replaced.

[matt1382]

Originally Posted by jneubig

I know you said the brake is unlocking but are you sure it's not corroded and stuck. Had one a while back that water got into it and basically rusted it in place. It would move a couple inches then stop. I pulled the brake, opened it up and was able to clean things up with a wire wheel and get it going. I did order a new replacement brake to be safe, but it was still working when it was eventually replaced.

I don’t think it’s stuck because I can move the cart in tow or neutral. When I first got it, the brake was locked up due to no voltage, but I took it off and it looked good.

[matt1382]

Messing around in the garage today, decided I was curious what the battery pack voltage was. So I checked and the turned the cart on, pushed the gas pedal and it started moving. So I sat on it and it actually rode around the yard really good for a couple of minutes. I stopped for a minute and put the seat on and not it’s back to the same thing g. It will creep in either direction for a few inches then quit. If I pull both pedals upward when I turn it on, it will do the same thing, but also beep at me. I cannot get the Curtis hand held to connect to the cart so I can’t use it for troubleshooting.

[kgsc]

Did you try plugging the handheld directly into the controller?

[matt1382]

Originally Posted by kgsc

Did you try plugging the handheld directly into the controller?

I used the round 4 pin connector that goes to the controller. Is there another place?

[cgtech]

Originally Posted by kgsc

Did you try plugging the handheld directly into the controller?

No such thing on curtis AC controllers.

[kgsc]

Originally Posted by cgtech

No such thing on curtis AC controllers.

My bad. Was thinking about the txt48.