Solenoid Problem ???

[scottyb]

Can you tell me if you are getting power to the controller when you push the peddle? The meter would read pack voltage with the test leads on B+ and B- of the controller.

Did you test and find the solenoid to be working properly?

[ninershawn2418]

how do i test to see if solenoid is working properly

[scottyb]

Originally Posted by scottyb

In your original post you state that the activation circuit is functioning. (in green) but there is no power on the large posts.
I think you are mistakenly thinking you will get a reading across the 2 large terminals. The solenoid is just a switch making and breaking the contact between the 2 large posts when the 2 small posts have pack voltage. You do not need the resistor and diode for testing purposes ~ you do need them for general operation. Some CC solenoids had a built in diode, they were marked with a red + on the small terminal.
I hope this helps.


Above is the info you need to test the solenoid. One of the solenoid big terminals connects to Battery pack +. It should show 48v+ at the solenoid. Black meter lead on Battery pack - and red on battery side of solenoid. Now, (with the cart safely on jacks) have somebody press the accelerator and when the solenoid clicks the + power on the one large terminal should come thru to the other side large terminal.
At this point in the test you will have power to the controller with test leads on controller B+ and B-
If yes the solenoid is working.

At this point you can test controller output by placing meter red on B+ and meter black on M-. Reading should be 0 until the solenoid clicks & then voltage should rise as peddle is depressed.

[ninershawn2418]

i have voltage at b+ and b- before depressing accelerator like 42 volts then it rises as i depress accelerator to 50.2 volts is testing the motor next ?

[ninershawn2418]

ok switched out controller with d and d controller led light on controller comes on when depressing accelerator but soleniod does not click got no volts to 2 small posts on soleniod ,got 51 volts to large posts on soleniod when putting black volt meter to -battery pack any suggestions

[ninershawn2418]

after finally checking soleniod i am getting full pack on test scooty b gave me i also have full pack to controller b+ and b- changed all micro switches still no go soleniod does click ,i have high speed gears in the rear could one have broken or came apart if the motor is running would i hear something ?thanks for the replies

[ninershawn2418]

after 3 months of replacing any thing i could think of i decided to take out all the batteries so i could check all the wires in the harness when i saw the a2 wire hanging ,well the a2 wire that comes out of the forward and reverse switch the nut and bolt that holds it together gave it up managed to get it out put in new nut and bolt equals fixed thanks every one for your help especially scotty b good man

[shadowman]

Originally Posted by shadowman

something isn,t right.....i think you need to start tracing backwards and look at the wires real good on the way ............try and ohm the wires also.......your sure your meter is good?................................

...........i,m glad to hear ya found it....freakin wires they,ll get ya every time..................................