Starting Issues with an older EzGo

jkwidener · 09-10-2008, 05:46 PM

I have an older EzGo Gas golf cart that used to run great. Not sure on the year or model, here is the info from the tag on the frame of the cart. Serial number 349216 and Mfg Code is B7585. It will start in forward, but will not start in reverse, the engine does turn in the reverse direction but wont start. The plug is getting spark in both forward and reverse. And the carb is getting fuel. Like i said, it will run fine in forward, but the engine wont start in reverse, the backup alarm does come on like it should when the gas pedal is pushed. Just started doing this. It seems to me, that if i have spark and gas in both forward and reverse, then it should run.

jkwidener · 09-12-2008, 08:44 PM

Anyone know what could be wrong?

rusty · 09-12-2008, 09:13 PM

Not for sure but the problem could be in the Forward/Reverse Selector.

They have micro switches and your micro switches for the reverse could be bad.

Try placing the selector in reverse and hold it as far in the reverse position you can while pressing the gas to see if it will run in reverse then.

This sometimes works, causing the engine to run and indicates that a micro switch is out of adjustment if of course the engine does run.

jkwidener · 09-13-2008, 05:04 AM

But, if the micro switch was bad, would i still have spark?

ruredy · 09-13-2008, 06:27 AM

You need to do a compression test both forward and reverse.

jahenbo · 09-13-2008, 12:08 PM

Unfortunately I do not know enough to give you any help but maybe you can help me. You said something about a data tag on the frame. Could you tell me where it is located. Your post was the first time I have heard of that plate. My car has the one under the glove box but does not have a manufacturer's number so I can't figure out what year model it is.

sccowboy · 09-15-2008, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jahenbo

Unfortunately I do not know enough to give you any help but maybe you can help me. You said something about a data tag on the frame. Could you tell me where it is located. Your post was the first time I have heard of that plate. My car has the one under the glove box but does not have a manufacturer's number so I can't figure out what year model it is.

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/gas-e...iagram-id.html

Look at this and c if it helps.

sccowboy · 09-15-2008, 12:44 AM

I agree with the compression test idea. Could be a timing issue?

jkwidener · 09-19-2008, 06:42 PM

Ok, got the compression test done today.. 50lbs compression in forward and 40lbs in reverse. I know this is low, what do you guys think? Reed valves or just needs new rings?

sccowboy · 09-20-2008, 12:19 PM

Sounds like its time to consider rebuilding the motor.

09-10-2008, 05:46 PM	#1
jkwidener Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 8	Starting Issues with an older EzGo I have an older EzGo Gas golf cart that used to run great. Not sure on the year or model, here is the info from the tag on the frame of the cart. Serial number 349216 and Mfg Code is B7585. It will start in forward, but will not start in reverse, the engine does turn in the reverse direction but wont start. The plug is getting spark in both forward and reverse. And the carb is getting fuel. Like i said, it will run fine in forward, but the engine wont start in reverse, the backup alarm does come on like it should when the gas pedal is pushed. Just started doing this. It seems to me, that if i have spark and gas in both forward and reverse, then it should run.
jkwidener Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 8

09-12-2008, 08:44 PM	#2
jkwidener Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 8	Re: Starting Issues with an older EzGo Anyone know what could be wrong?
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09-12-2008, 09:13 PM	#3
rusty Golf Cart Photographer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wichita Falls Texas - My Ride 2010 Club Car Posts: 6,236	Re: Starting Issues with an older EzGo Not for sure but the problem could be in the Forward/Reverse Selector. They have micro switches and your micro switches for the reverse could be bad. Try placing the selector in reverse and hold it as far in the reverse position you can while pressing the gas to see if it will run in reverse then. This sometimes works, causing the engine to run and indicates that a micro switch is out of adjustment if of course the engine does run.

09-13-2008, 05:04 AM	#4
jkwidener Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 8	Re: Starting Issues with an older EzGo But, if the micro switch was bad, would i still have spark?
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09-13-2008, 06:27 AM	#5
ruredy Born Wild Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Clover SC. Posts: 5,552	Re: Starting Issues with an older EzGo You need to do a compression test both forward and reverse.

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09-13-2008, 12:08 PM	#6
jahenbo Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mountains of NC Posts: 22	Re: Starting Issues with an older EzGo Unfortunately I do not know enough to give you any help but maybe you can help me. You said something about a data tag on the frame. Could you tell me where it is located. Your post was the first time I have heard of that plate. My car has the one under the glove box but does not have a manufacturer's number so I can't figure out what year model it is.

09-15-2008, 12:44 AM	#8
sccowboy It ain't gonna be easy. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. George, SC Posts: 1,480	Re: Starting Issues with an older EzGo I agree with the compression test idea. Could be a timing issue?

09-19-2008, 06:42 PM	#9
jkwidener Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 8	Re: Starting Issues with an older EzGo Ok, got the compression test done today.. 50lbs compression in forward and 40lbs in reverse. I know this is low, what do you guys think? Reed valves or just needs new rings?
jkwidener Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 8

09-20-2008, 12:19 PM	#10
sccowboy It ain't gonna be easy. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. George, SC Posts: 1,480	Re: Starting Issues with an older EzGo Sounds like its time to consider rebuilding the motor.

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