2004 ez go. no go and no charge

rrmc55 · 07-12-2010, 03:12 PM

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I have what I believe to be a 2004 ez go golf car that will not activate the power wise charger nor will it drive in either forward or reverse. When I started working on the car I had over 30 volts on the batteries. I have checked the solenoid it seems to be operating properly. The diode is not shorted and the resistor between the solenoid posts. But Honestly I'm just stumped. I origianlly began troubleshooting for the drive issue. I thought that the speed controller might be inop, however now I'm just not sure. I could sure use some help here. Any offerings will be greatly appreciated.

Scotty

LostHusker · 07-12-2010, 03:16 PM

Is the cart act like it is completely dead?

rrmc55 · 07-12-2010, 03:23 PM

Other than the reverse buzzer activating when I put it in reverse yes. I do have voltage at the motor. My voltages seem to be ok. I have voltage at the speed controller. I was wondering if the reed switch could cause the charging and driving issue? I apologize if I'm all over the place. Thanks for your time.

LostHusker · 07-12-2010, 03:25 PM

You could try to put in a jumper for the reed switch to see if that is it, but not sure, I have never heard of a solenoid causing the charger not to kick in. Did you check your voltages on both sides of the solenoid?

rrmc55 · 07-12-2010, 03:30 PM

I did. Solenoid seems to be activating. I have voltage on both sides of the solenoid. Diode seems to be in good shape as well as the resistor on the solenoid.

gornoman · 07-12-2010, 03:41 PM

If the reverse buzzer sounds, the Reed switch is OK or already bypassed. Give each cable a good tug and twist, motor cables too. Do you have a digital meter? give us real voltages on each battery as well as the pack. Measure the pack at the cart charge receptacle. Solenoids can click but still be bad. Can you test the charger on another cart? Can you test a different charger on your cart? Is the Run/Tow switch set to Run?

LostHusker · 07-12-2010, 03:41 PM

Nevermind

shadowman · 07-12-2010, 03:42 PM

what brand batteries?........................................ ...

rrmc55 · 07-12-2010, 03:48 PM

Thanks for all of the ideas. Just started raining. I'll have to get back to it tomorrow. I'll find out the answers and get back first thing in the am. I appreciate the replies.

rabbitreborn · 07-12-2010, 07:42 PM

ok first thing you have to do is resolve the charger issue... The cart WILL NOT RUN on 30 volts of power. Period.

As for the charger not running, on a powerwise the first thing to check is the 50 amp fuse inside it. If it is blown, check the diode assy next (more than likely it is blown as well. Replace both as needed (do not replace the fuse until you verify the diode because if the diode is blown it will blow the new fuse instantly). If the charger is still inoperable at this point, then we can start looking for other issues.

07-12-2010, 03:12 PM	#1
rrmc55 Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 8	2004 ez go. no go and no charge -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have what I believe to be a 2004 ez go golf car that will not activate the power wise charger nor will it drive in either forward or reverse. When I started working on the car I had over 30 volts on the batteries. I have checked the solenoid it seems to be operating properly. The diode is not shorted and the resistor between the solenoid posts. But Honestly I'm just stumped. I origianlly began troubleshooting for the drive issue. I thought that the speed controller might be inop, however now I'm just not sure. I could sure use some help here. Any offerings will be greatly appreciated. Scotty
rrmc55 Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 8

07-12-2010, 03:16 PM	#2
LostHusker Just one day at a time Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South TX Posts: 8,650	Re: 2004 ez go. no go and no charge Is the cart act like it is completely dead?

07-12-2010, 03:23 PM	#3
rrmc55 Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 8	Re: 2004 ez go. no go and no charge Other than the reverse buzzer activating when I put it in reverse yes. I do have voltage at the motor. My voltages seem to be ok. I have voltage at the speed controller. I was wondering if the reed switch could cause the charging and driving issue? I apologize if I'm all over the place. Thanks for your time.
rrmc55 Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 8

07-12-2010, 03:25 PM	#4
LostHusker Just one day at a time Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South TX Posts: 8,650	Re: 2004 ez go. no go and no charge You could try to put in a jumper for the reed switch to see if that is it, but not sure, I have never heard of a solenoid causing the charger not to kick in. Did you check your voltages on both sides of the solenoid?

07-12-2010, 03:30 PM	#5
rrmc55 Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 8	Re: 2004 ez go. no go and no charge I did. Solenoid seems to be activating. I have voltage on both sides of the solenoid. Diode seems to be in good shape as well as the resistor on the solenoid.
rrmc55 Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 8

Today
BGW	Sponsored Links __________________ This advertising will not be shown in this way to registered members. Register your free account today and become a member on Buggies Gone Wild Golf Cart Forum

07-12-2010, 03:41 PM	#6
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,291	Re: 2004 ez go. no go and no charge If the reverse buzzer sounds, the Reed switch is OK or already bypassed. Give each cable a good tug and twist, motor cables too. Do you have a digital meter? give us real voltages on each battery as well as the pack. Measure the pack at the cart charge receptacle. Solenoids can click but still be bad. Can you test the charger on another cart? Can you test a different charger on your cart? Is the Run/Tow switch set to Run?

07-12-2010, 03:42 PM	#8
shadowman The Last Moja Morani Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: jumping from cart to cart Posts: 8,975	Re: 2004 ez go. no go and no charge what brand batteries?........................................ ...

07-12-2010, 03:48 PM	#9
rrmc55 Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 8	Re: 2004 ez go. no go and no charge Thanks for all of the ideas. Just started raining. I'll have to get back to it tomorrow. I'll find out the answers and get back first thing in the am. I appreciate the replies.
rrmc55 Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 8

07-12-2010, 07:42 PM	#10
rabbitreborn Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,757	Re: 2004 ez go. no go and no charge ok first thing you have to do is resolve the charger issue... The cart WILL NOT RUN on 30 volts of power. Period. As for the charger not running, on a powerwise the first thing to check is the 50 amp fuse inside it. If it is blown, check the diode assy next (more than likely it is blown as well. Replace both as needed (do not replace the fuse until you verify the diode because if the diode is blown it will blow the new fuse instantly). If the charger is still inoperable at this point, then we can start looking for other issues.

Similar Threads
Thread	Forum
2004 Txt	Electric EZGO
To charge or not to charge.... wtf is the question?	Gas Club Car
2004 EZ GO Will not charge nor will it drive forward or reverse.	Electric Club Car
2004 48V DS Golf Electric Charge Problems	Electric Club Car
98 ezgo charge meter not showing actual charge	Electric EZGO