93 CC 36v electrical fire, problems now

[doclomlom]

Hi guys,

thanks for the help here, I appreciate it.

while waiting for my switch to arrive I took a look at the vglide, it looks okay to me, but here is a picture -- everything look ok? after I took the pic, I cleaned all the contacts and made sure everything was tight. Also have cleaned all my battery terminals as well. Not sure how to check the solenoid, I guess I'll know when I get it all hooked up.

Thanks.

[doclomlom]

Need more help!

I replaced the switch, everything looks good, but here's the scoop.

When I shift to F, it still arcs behind the contact on the passenger side and the cart starts to move forward slowly. When I shift to R, no arcing but the cart moves backwards slowley, with the back up buzzer going. This happens with or without the key. When I press the pedal, I hear the solenoid click and the cart accelerates.

Any suggestions?? Please read the thread to see the history......

Thanks,

Greg

[Owen]

Hmmm, interesting- Im about to change my F/R switch due to nearly the same problem- mine wasnt quite that ugly though, and I dont have the creep in forward reverse you describe, at least I dont think so- I pushed into the garage after smoking the F/R switch. On my old switch it looked like one terminal was overtight, bottom right looking at the business side, and this caused a bad/weak connection. Im curious about all the related stuff, cause Im replacing only the switch and upgrading wires (THANX SCOTTYB) at the same time. keep us posted.

[shadowman]

try switching the soleniod.......it sounds like its bad.............................

[scottyb]

Agree on the Solenoid Shadow. Those contacts on the V-glide are nothing to write home about..... they should be clean, flat, and smooth...

[shadowman]

Originally Posted by scottyb

Agree on the Solenoid Shadow. Those contacts on the V-glide are nothing to write home about..... they should be clean, flat, and smooth...

yeah......i didn,t mention it cause i thought he said he cleaned them up but it also looked like the wiper arm itself might be a bit worn......................

[doclomlom]

Thanks for the thoughts. I have pulled the solenoid and will pick one up this week and let you know what happens!! I did clean up all the vglide contacts.

Greg

[shadowman]

Originally Posted by doclomlom

Thanks for the thoughts. I have pulled the solenoid and will pick one up this week and let you know what happens!! I did clean up all the vglide contacts.

Greg

i thought thats what you said...........keep us posted on progress.............................

[doclomlom]

Originally Posted by Owen

Hmmm, interesting- Im about to change my F/R switch due to nearly the same problem- mine wasnt quite that ugly though, and I dont have the creep in forward reverse you describe, at least I dont think so- I pushed into the garage after smoking the F/R switch. On my old switch it looked like one terminal was overtight, bottom right looking at the business side, and this caused a bad/weak connection. Im curious about all the related stuff, cause Im replacing only the switch and upgrading wires (THANX SCOTTYB) at the same time. keep us posted.

An over-tight connection will cause a problem? I have been keeping my connections pretty snug.

Before ordering a new solenoid I tried every auto supply shop in town, you get some strange looks from them when you say it's a 36v solenoid!

[shadowman]

yes your not gonna find one of them at an auto parts store..........................