1981 Clubcar DS runs by itself / parts not available ?

singlespeeder71 · 04-02-2018, 07:40 AM

Hello all,
The family has a 1981 Clubcar DS , serial A8123 22833, that once after being run , will take off by itself when the key is off and the pedal not being pushed. This cart has the 5 solenoids and I am not familiar with it.
They were sold a new forward/reverse switch that says 83.5 and up that is nowhere near the same for mounting. First I thought they were sold the wrong one, but now see that you cant find any info on a forward reverse for the 81 year. Im assuming you have to make this style work ? There is one micro swith on the forward reverse switch and once I checked for Ohms, it had some different readings than a new one they had, so I replaced it. Do you think that was too blame for or could it be something else ? Just want to make sure they are all safe with kids around. Thanks for any help or ideas.

NoleFan4Ever · 04-02-2018, 09:48 AM

I believe this is your cart.... Does the layout look the same? It is an '81-'85 36v resistor cart

singlespeeder71 · 04-02-2018, 10:53 AM

Yes, that is it.

NoleFan4Ever · 04-02-2018, 12:00 PM

It sounds like one of your solenoids are stuck. They are seen in the top of the drawing. You may need to start there unless the FNR switch is bad too.

TahoeDawgZ71 · 04-02-2018, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoleFan4Ever

It sounds like one of your solenoids are stuck. They are seen in the top of the drawing. You may need to start there unless the FNR switch is bad too.

Two of the solenoids would have to be stuck to run with the key off. Even if the high speed solenoid was stuck, it couldn't run unless the master solenoid was stuck as well.

singlespeeder71 · 04-03-2018, 06:24 AM

So, your thinking the master is faulty ? Also, I misinformed everyone, when parked with the key off, the forward lever was still in forward. That is when it would drive by itself. They way then got it to stop was to move it to neutral.

NoleFan4Ever · 04-03-2018, 10:44 AM

You definitely have a stuck (closed in) solenoid as voltage is passing thru it.... As Tahoe said, it would be the Master (main) and then one other.... Get your meter out and test them.

singlespeeder71 · 04-03-2018, 12:14 PM

Thanks to you both. Ill start there and let you know. Oh, And NoleFan, I wont wait 5 years to do it!

scottyb · 04-03-2018, 02:36 PM

Or the micro switch is stuck closed.... you could disconnect the small wire that daisy chains to all the solenoids. Even just cut it where you can but splice it back together. This will tell you if the solenoids or the switches are the trouble.

singlespeeder71 · 04-04-2018, 07:21 AM

Thanks Scotty. I will check that first . It is an intermittent problem.

04-02-2018, 07:40 AM	#1
singlespeeder71 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 33	1981 Clubcar DS runs by itself / parts not available ? Hello all, The family has a 1981 Clubcar DS , serial A8123 22833, that once after being run , will take off by itself when the key is off and the pedal not being pushed. This cart has the 5 solenoids and I am not familiar with it. They were sold a new forward/reverse switch that says 83.5 and up that is nowhere near the same for mounting. First I thought they were sold the wrong one, but now see that you cant find any info on a forward reverse for the 81 year. Im assuming you have to make this style work ? There is one micro swith on the forward reverse switch and once I checked for Ohms, it had some different readings than a new one they had, so I replaced it. Do you think that was too blame for or could it be something else ? Just want to make sure they are all safe with kids around. Thanks for any help or ideas.

04-02-2018, 09:48 AM	#2
NoleFan4Ever MOD of all BS! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 17,477	Re: 1981 Clubcar DS runs by itself / parts not available ? I believe this is your cart.... Does the layout look the same? It is an '81-'85 36v resistor cart

04-02-2018, 10:53 AM	#3
singlespeeder71 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 33	Re: 1981 Clubcar DS runs by itself / parts not available ? Yes, that is it.

04-02-2018, 12:00 PM	#4
NoleFan4Ever MOD of all BS! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 17,477	Re: 1981 Clubcar DS runs by itself / parts not available ? It sounds like one of your solenoids are stuck. They are seen in the top of the drawing. You may need to start there unless the FNR switch is bad too.

04-03-2018, 06:24 AM	#6
singlespeeder71 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 33	Re: 1981 Clubcar DS runs by itself / parts not available ? So, your thinking the master is faulty ? Also, I misinformed everyone, when parked with the key off, the forward lever was still in forward. That is when it would drive by itself. They way then got it to stop was to move it to neutral.

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04-03-2018, 10:44 AM	#7
NoleFan4Ever MOD of all BS! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 17,477	Re: 1981 Clubcar DS runs by itself / parts not available ? You definitely have a stuck (closed in) solenoid as voltage is passing thru it.... As Tahoe said, it would be the Master (main) and then one other.... Get your meter out and test them.

04-03-2018, 12:14 PM	#8
singlespeeder71 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 33	Re: 1981 Clubcar DS runs by itself / parts not available ? Thanks to you both. Ill start there and let you know. Oh, And NoleFan, I wont wait 5 years to do it!

04-03-2018, 02:36 PM	#9
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: 1981 Clubcar DS runs by itself / parts not available ? Or the micro switch is stuck closed.... you could disconnect the small wire that daisy chains to all the solenoids. Even just cut it where you can but splice it back together. This will tell you if the solenoids or the switches are the trouble.

04-04-2018, 07:21 AM	#10
singlespeeder71 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 33	Re: 1981 Clubcar DS runs by itself / parts not available ? Thanks Scotty. I will check that first . It is an intermittent problem.

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