cart creeps forward

[vinman72]

ezgo 2006 txt , when in forward it goes slow ,i put it in reverse for 5 seconds rolling then switch it into forward and it goes normal speed , anyone know what it could be

[davet]

series or PDS ??

[smackdaddy66]

Any resolution on this one. Have similar issue.


Smackdaddy66

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[AJNnPTC]

No expert here. Have same issue. Local shop told us it was a bad controller.
In the mean time, our cart runs fine as long as we dont put the key to the ON position
We can run full speed FWD/REV without a key, or with the key in the OFF position.
The trick we discovered was that if we started moving FWD with the key in the ON or LIGHTS position it would only creep forward.
If we started moving, and then selected ON or LIGHTS, the buggy would continue normally UNTIL we came to a stop. Then we would start all over again.

cart moving with key off is a classic sign of welded solenoid

both should test solenoid


test solenoid

Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery. remove all wires, restorer , and diode from solenoid
test 1
Connect an volt meter, set on continuity, place on the two large terminal studs. The meter should indicate no continuity, Replace the solenoid if continuity is present.
test 2
Using jumper wires attach from main positive and main negative of battery pack to the two small solenoid studs, polarity is not important. You should hear a click as the solenoid engages, and the meter should indicate continuity on the two large terminals. Replace the solenoid if continuity is not present.
if solenoid clicks rapidly solenoid is bad