Ignition problem needing help

[KYreb]

I have a 2008 with an ignition problem I cannot track down. On several occasions each week, I get in the cart and the ignition is dead. No forward or reverse. I have found if I put the cart in neutral, get out and push it backwards a couple of feet, the roll away warning beeps, then I get back in and it runs fine. Next day or two, same thing happens. My repair shop is baffled. Nothing shows up on their diagnostic equipment.
I have had a new wiring harness , ignition switch, controller and batteries recently installed. none helped with this situation.
I have b now been told this could be a dead spot in the motor windings. I really hate to drop another grand for motor replacement not knowing for sure that will fix things.
Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

[R&TBabich]

Originally Posted by KYreb

I have a 2008 with an ignition problem I cannot track down. On several occasions each week, I get in the cart and the ignition is dead. No forward or reverse. I have found if I put the cart in neutral, get out and push it backwards a couple of feet, the roll away warning beeps, then I get back in and it runs fine. Next day or two, same thing happens. My repair shop is baffled. Nothing shows up on their diagnostic equipment.
I have had a new wiring harness , ignition switch, controller and batteries recently installed. none helped with this situation.
I have b now been told this could be a dead spot in the motor windings. I really hate to drop another grand for motor replacement not knowing for sure that will fix things.
Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

2008 what?
Is the FNR switch working well? It's just an ON-OFF-ON switch.
The "roll away warning" beeping I think is the "back up" warning.
I don't think there's a "roll away" beep.
The reverse warning gets its power from the Tow/Run switch.
So you must be leaving the switch in Run when pushing it in reverse.
The FNR switch also gets its power from the Tow/Run switch.
Is the FNR switch wire/connection good and tight?
Is power getting out of the switch on the F (Brown) or R (Blue) lines?
Are the A1/A2 & F1/F2 motor wires/connections good and tight?

If the motor windings have a dead spot you could jack up the rear end and try tapping the motor in F or R a number of times to see if it will stop in the dead spot.
If it stops in a dead spot measure the voltage at A1/A2 & F1/F2 when hitting the throttle.

[WalterM6]

You have bad brushes or the armature has a burnt spot. Moving it gets it on a good spot.

[NoleFan4Ever]

I agree with Walt. Baring a loose connection, the brushes appear to be the culprit.

[KYreb]

Installed a new motor last week. Problem seems resolved. Thanks to all for your input!

[NoleFan4Ever]

Good Deal!