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Old 11-23-2020, 09:47 AM   #1
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Default Unsuccessful Solenoid Upgrade

I upgraded my stock solenoid with a high amp solenoid and took the cart for a spin and had no issues. (Actually raced a neighbor and WON!) We stopped, talked for a minute and then I pressed down on the accelerator and the cart wouldn't move. While pressing down on the solenoid I heard an "electric slippage" type a noise coming from the solenoid area. Any ideas of what could be going on?
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Old 11-23-2020, 09:57 AM   #2
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Default Re: Unsuccessful Solenoid Upgrade

I also meant to mention that I had to modify the solenoid resistors ring ends because they were too small to fit on the bigger posts on the high amp solenoid. I don't know if that might've affected it somehow...
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Old 11-23-2020, 10:12 AM   #3
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Default Re: Unsuccessful Solenoid Upgrade

Adjusting the resistor ring connectors is not a problem, putting them under the cable lug is a problem, make sure the cable lug is still first in the big stud.

What exactly is an "electric slippage" sound?
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I hear like a voltage noise, almost like a clicking noise from the solenoid area. It's definitely not a normal noise. It doesn't sound good. lol
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I'm not home to check but I actually might have it under the cable lug...
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Old 11-23-2020, 11:27 AM   #6
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Default Re: Unsuccessful Solenoid Upgrade

The slippage noise may be the solenoid rapidly engaging and disengaging in a very rapid fire sequence. Usually due to low voltage or a poor connection.
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Old 11-23-2020, 12:24 PM   #7
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My voltage is good, around 52 volts. The more I'm thinking about it, I bet it's the connection. At the time I was getting a little frustrated from trying to bolt the solenoid to the cart since the size difference was pretty significant. I'm going to mess with it tonight and will provide an update.
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Old 11-23-2020, 12:31 PM   #8
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If You have the pre-charge resistor or anything else under the main cable lugs on the Solenoid big posts, that is an example of "poor connection".
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Default Re: Unsuccessful Solenoid Upgrade

regardless of how this turns out , "electric slippage" should now be recognized as a useful diagnostic term....
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Old 11-23-2020, 12:50 PM   #10
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Default Re: Unsuccessful Solenoid Upgrade

Yeah, I remember I couldn't get the resistor to stay on the cable lug so I used the weight of the 2 gauge cable to hold it down. It makes sense now that you guys bring up the poor connection problem. I appreciate the help!
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