Delay in start if at all

[StChristopher69]

Gas club car runs but when I push the gas pedal it doesn't always start. The micro switches are good the pedal switch is good the solenoid is good the brushes are perfect but it doesn't always start. You have to hit the pedal sometimes up to 10 times before it'll go then the starter will spin and squeak before it eventually starts. Could the battery not be strong enough?? I'm at a loss and I'm pretty good at trouble shooting but far from an expert. What else could it be??

[mxlover94]

It sounds like it could be the battery or the solenoid. I have seen a lot of solenoid that sound like they are working because the click over but the contacts inside of the case aren't actually touching. Also the micro switches could have a dead spot in them so to test that you just need a multi-meter and put it onto the continuity setting and put the leads on each end and slowing click the switch in and out with your hand and see if the noise cuts out or not. If it does then the micro switch has a dead spot in it.

Hope this helps you!

[meimk]

You say the micro switches and solenoid are good- have you verified you have battery voltage consistently to the starter when you press the pedal? Check it at the big white wire terminal on the starter. Also check your ground from the starter to the frame.

[Rjtehan]

Not trying to high jack but my ds won't start now , have checked wiring back to the starter and I'm getting 12.5 volts at the lug withe the white wire. So I'm thinking the starter might be bad. Any way to check that?

[mxlover94]

Push the cart forward or back hit the gas pedal and see if the starter pulley moves. If it does move after that you could have a dead spot in the starter.Also you can check the grounds for the starter.