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08-23-2013, 02:02 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
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RXV Problems
I have an RXV that will run like a champ for about 30 yards then slow to a crawl and will not go good again until I let it sit for a while. It also smells like something is burning yet I can't feel anything overly hot nor can I trace down the smell. Any suggestions?
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08-23-2013, 06:37 PM | #2 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Bunnell, Florida
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Re: RXV Problems
You must find where the " hot spot " is! I've removed the seat and driven the cart by sitting on the edge, to find electrical problems. Suspect areas are the F - R switch, any of the large cables ( connections and integrity ), and the solenoid. Be careful! These things can get very hot! You can feel these items after a short ride or take a spray bottle with some water in it to spray on the suspect areas. If you smell burning, a bit of water will steam when you hit the bad connection.
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08-23-2013, 06:41 PM | #3 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: temecula ca.
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Re: RXV Problems
replace the brake assy
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08-23-2013, 10:57 PM | #4 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: RXV Problems
I have also noticed a "burning" smell that seems to be coming from the motor. Could the brushes need to be replaced or should I suspect the motor brake? I have not noticed any wires that get abnormally hot, but the car does reduce itself to low/very slow speed after a short drive.
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08-23-2013, 11:51 PM | #5 |
Gone Wild
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As already mentioned check the brake assembly.
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08-24-2013, 10:36 AM | #6 |
Gone Wild
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Re: RXV Problems
To amend my previous post, I would replace the motor brake assembly as two others have suggested! I was originally thinking of an earlier cart. This brake system apparently has issues, as there's tons of complaints about it!
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08-24-2013, 02:00 PM | #7 |
Gone Wild
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Unless I am mistaken rxv carts are ac and the motor has no brushes.
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08-25-2013, 10:48 AM | #8 |
Gone Wild
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Re: RXV Problems
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08-26-2013, 08:31 AM | #9 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: RXV Problems
Is there a way to test the brake assembly or should I just replace it? Also, is there a diagnostics feature on the rxv similar to txt?
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08-27-2013, 01:35 PM | #10 | |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: RXV Problems
I have a 2008 RXV it does the same thing except I usually get about a 1/4 mile before it locks up. Pulled the brake off the motor and it is locked up, just ordered a new assembly, they had the part number memorized as this apparently is a very well known fault on the RXVs.
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