Not normal charging issues

[meimk]

Originally Posted by ericandrews331@msn.com

Okay so I am understanding by just turning the key to on position instead of all the way to the start position the cart is going to turn over and start and once it reaches the certain rpm it begins to generate power back to the battery through the now "always" energized solenoid(as long as the switch is on) ? Geez I think I understand this
but it does require a 4 pole solenoid ?

Yes it does require a 4 terminal solenoid - like every other Club Car.

[ericandrews331@msn.com]

Okay what I have been failing to understand this entire time is how the starter generator worked. I never understood that it was the RPM's that changed the function from starter to generator, prior to understanding that I always somehow thought that it was a bad idea to have constant power to the starter side like something would happen, I have since learned there is no separation between starter and generator, what changes the function is RPM's. What I also found out that a 3 pole solenoid or a 4 pole solenoid will work. I know have a 4pole that I will hold on to just in case. I am now an EXPERT from start to finish in taking a pedal start club car to a full on functioning key start maybe not for the purest but for simplicity and minimal troubleshooting basically 3 wires not including accessories (lights/radio etc.. If the solenoid had 4 poles it would be easier and one day I might put it in

[lockman1]

I wish you the best!

[ericandrews331@msn.com]

Thanks to others on this site including Lockman1 and Meimk I was able to finally get this accomplished