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12-06-2019, 09:22 PM | #1 |
Getting Wild
Join Date: Oct 2019
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Wait!! What? Ignition Key?
Are all the keys the same? I can pretty much put my key into any ezgo and it will turn. That’s a problem for folks like me in a community of golf carts.
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12-06-2019, 09:41 PM | #2 |
Getting Wild
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 76
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Re: Wait!! What? Ignition Key?
Yep
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12-06-2019, 09:45 PM | #3 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Savannah, GA
Posts: 6,539
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Re: Wait!! What? Ignition Key?
Yes. They’re all the same. I think unique key switches are available from some places.
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12-06-2019, 09:55 PM | #4 |
Resident Curmudgeon
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,279
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Re: Wait!! What? Ignition Key?
Common for one to be worn as well allowing you to turn them on via fingernail, screwdriver, etc.
We often get requests to have unique keys from paranoid folks. I don't understand as what kind of nut would steal a golf car? It's as unlikely as someone stealing a Chevrolet Chevette! |
12-06-2019, 10:40 PM | #5 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Md.
Posts: 1,059
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Re: Wait!! What? Ignition Key?
Battery disconnect like those used on boats ( perk switch) that takes a key to unlock is another option. It’s what I use 😊
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12-06-2019, 10:56 PM | #6 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 3
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Re: Wait!! What? Ignition Key?
Profit makes a security kit that may be useful for those that don’t what to utilize the unique key switches.
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12-06-2019, 11:17 PM | #7 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 191
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Re: Wait!! What? Ignition Key?
Not sure if it is possible with the RXV but I wired in a hidden SPDT switch on the previous TXT. With the switch all the way up the cart would run normal with a key. With the switch all the way back it would run without a key. And with the switch in the middle position, it made the cart completely inoperable. So even if someone had a key, they couldn't turn it on.
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12-06-2019, 11:38 PM | #8 |
Over This Interview Is...
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: AZ
Posts: 17,449
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Re: Wait!! What? Ignition Key?
If you are all scared of someone stealing your RXV, get a 2five keyswitch. The keys on them are "unique", and plug-&-play with your harness. Do not try to do it yourself with "just any keyswitch" on a rxv (unless you have 600-900 $usd to waste). With my shop labor involved, it can easily be a $1200 job if you have an older rxv. So, rip right into it all willy-nilly style and come see me for a big bill when you eff it all up.......
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12-07-2019, 10:05 AM | #9 | |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Peachtree City, Ga.
Posts: 2,759
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Re: Wait!! What? Ignition Key?
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This is just one aspect of the golf cart theft issue here. There are a lot of customized carts in the mix and all carts tend to congregate in golf cart parking areas like autos. Target rich environment. |
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12-07-2019, 10:55 AM | #10 |
Resident Curmudgeon
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,279
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Re: Wait!! What? Ignition Key?
I live in Kentucky (Owensboro) and our shop is located in the boonies and the only 'theft' we see are battery theft from folks into meth. At least, that's the only reason i can think of where someone would cut cables and remove a set of batteries from someone's cart.
Even if someone stole a cart, they wouldn't go very far very fast so cops could easily catch 'em. Or, the person who owns the car comes after them angrier than a hornet with a gun in hand! Also, our laws prevent folks from using them on the street (they were ok with it until someone got thrown off a back seat and killed) unless they have legal VINs and titles, so i suppose it's not common. Most cars are around 20 years old or older, and most are in poor shape (owner's love it anyway) and most i see don't even have key switches--they have a toggle switch ala Auto Zone as a 'key switch' if it's old enough. Folks here hate paying $45 for a new key switch for a 30 year old plus Marathon. |
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