'98 Ez-GO Hard to Shift F to R

jmattnc80 · 03-09-2013, 12:19 AM

Hey guys,

New here and I have read alot of useful info. Hoping you guys can help a nOOb out.

I have a '98 EZ GO.....I recently purchased it and have noticed that it is abnormally difficult to shift from F to R and vice versa.

Also, after I go in reverse, then shift to forward, occasionally it seems like the tranny is stuck in reverse. If I just tap the gas without the motor starting and let off, it will go in forward like it should.

I have looked at some of the other threads regarding shifting issues and they recommended lubing the cables......

Thoughts on this? Did I buy a GC with a bad tranny?

Thanks in advance!!!

crryallcrwler · 03-09-2013, 02:06 AM

sounds like your tranny shift cable could be bent or smashed. this happened to mine after i jumped it, it wouldnt hardly shift over

sonnyhooper · 03-09-2013, 09:19 AM

If you look underneath you'll see one cable below the skid plate. This is probably the one that's causing you trouble.

jmattnc80 · 03-10-2013, 08:14 PM

Thanks for the help guys!!!! That is the problem....the one that runs under the skid plate is smashed pretty bad......

Next question.....cheapest place to get one? I saw some on ebay round $30....

sonnyhooper · 03-11-2013, 09:57 AM

Now when I put mine on I take off the skid plate and run it between the four bolt that way it can't get caught underneath. Just make sure it isn't pinched.

scottyb · 03-11-2013, 10:14 AM

Replace them both (they are a pair)
You will be happy with the results.

03-09-2013, 12:19 AM	#1
jmattnc80 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 5	'98 Ez-GO Hard to Shift F to R Hey guys, New here and I have read alot of useful info. Hoping you guys can help a nOOb out. I have a '98 EZ GO.....I recently purchased it and have noticed that it is abnormally difficult to shift from F to R and vice versa. Also, after I go in reverse, then shift to forward, occasionally it seems like the tranny is stuck in reverse. If I just tap the gas without the motor starting and let off, it will go in forward like it should. I have looked at some of the other threads regarding shifting issues and they recommended lubing the cables...... Thoughts on this? Did I buy a GC with a bad tranny? Thanks in advance!!!

03-09-2013, 02:06 AM	#2
crryallcrwler Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: california Posts: 176	Re: '98 Ez-GO Hard to Shift F to R sounds like your tranny shift cable could be bent or smashed. this happened to mine after i jumped it, it wouldnt hardly shift over

03-09-2013, 09:19 AM	#3
sonnyhooper Getting Wild Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: minnesota Posts: 103	Re: '98 Ez-GO Hard to Shift F to R If you look underneath you'll see one cable below the skid plate. This is probably the one that's causing you trouble.

03-10-2013, 08:14 PM	#4
jmattnc80 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 5	Re: '98 Ez-GO Hard to Shift F to R Thanks for the help guys!!!! That is the problem....the one that runs under the skid plate is smashed pretty bad...... Next question.....cheapest place to get one? I saw some on ebay round $30....

03-11-2013, 09:57 AM	#5
sonnyhooper Getting Wild Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: minnesota Posts: 103	Re: '98 Ez-GO Hard to Shift F to R Now when I put mine on I take off the skid plate and run it between the four bolt that way it can't get caught underneath. Just make sure it isn't pinched.

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03-11-2013, 10:14 AM	#6
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,418	Re: '98 Ez-GO Hard to Shift F to R Replace them both (they are a pair) You will be happy with the results.

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