06-10-2010, 05:14 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
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36V No Go
Ok, i have looked and nothing to be found... unless i missed it... anyway.. I have a 36V ezgo here that is not moving when i press the electric pedal. i have been testing and testing this thing for hours. I removed the pedal from the cart completely, tested the microswitch, jumped the microswitch, tested the keyswitch, jumped the keyswitch, same result. i replaced the controller that i know works, replaced the solenoid with one i know works, new batteries fully charged, no go. now, there is no activity from the solenoid when the pedal is pressed, but if i jump from the battery + to the + side of the solenoid (small terminals) and activate the solinoid, i can press on the pedal and the cart goes. ive been over and over with the diagnostics on this side. if anyone has any suggestions, please!
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06-10-2010, 05:41 PM | #2 |
steeplejack x
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Re: 36V No Go
Year? Model? System?
Reed switch if so equipped??? Seems you've ruled out just about everything else. |
06-10-2010, 05:50 PM | #3 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: 36V No Go
yeah that stuff is important huh, haha, its a 1996 txt i believe, could be a medalist model D0396, im unsure about a reed switch, where its located or what its purpose is.
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06-10-2010, 05:58 PM | #4 |
Happy Carting
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Re: 36V No Go
Reed switch~
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06-10-2010, 06:14 PM | #5 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: 36V No Go
ok now this is making more sence. i am going to assume that the low current side of the circuit gets +36v from this switch?
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06-10-2010, 06:21 PM | #6 |
Happy Carting
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Re: 36V No Go
Yes it is a magnetic safety switch, just bypass it but, in the future, loop your charge cord thru the steering wheel so you do not drive off with the charger plugged in
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06-10-2010, 06:34 PM | #7 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: 36V No Go
Yeah seems to be the problem. I have bypassed it and its working good. I had an idea that that wire was for the charger. I know with club car, its power to activate the relay in the charger. I had a few issues with carts not charging because someone had cut that wire. So thinking it was the same thing for this application threw me off... 9hrs later lol. Thanks for all your time! I cant tell you how much I appreciate it!
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06-11-2010, 09:19 AM | #8 |
steeplejack x
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Re: 36V No Go
If it were me and I was repairing this cart for someone else I would replace the reed switch versus a bypass or at a minimum get a disclaimer signed by the customer that repairs haven't been completed. I know the reed switch is a fairly pricey item, but hey, it's cheaper than a charger and I wouldn't want to get that phone call after the kid or whomever drives off with the charger dragging behind the cart by the cord.
Your call tho'. Glad you found the problem. |
06-11-2010, 10:46 PM | #9 | |
Gone Wild
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Re: 36V No Go
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As others have said, glad you found the problem as it can be extremely aggravating when you know everything is working yet the car itself doesn't run. |
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