I killed my cart: No solenoid click on pedal push

SSISeaPalms Sailor · 01-08-2018, 04:09 PM

I have a 2013 EZ-Go TXT (3017533). I did one of the dumber things I've ever done. I wanted to replace the flashing beacon on the rooftop so I can get the cart in my new house's garage. I decided to mount LED flashers on the roof rail. After removing the flashing beacon, I checked the voltage on the wires with the switch on, and it was a very low approximately 2 volts. I temporarily hooked the flashing beacon back up, and with the switch on there was no light. I put the F/R switch in F, still no light. I pushed the accelerator, and voila...the beacon lit up.

I'm not sure why the beacon was wired in this fashion. I've been driving it for a few years not realizing that the light was only on when the accelerator was depressed.

Here's the really stupid part. To test one of the LED assemblies, I just hooked it up and pressed the accelerator. The LED assembly was quickly fried, and the cart ceased to move forward or reverse. When I press the accelerator there is no solenoid sound.

I've checked all the fuses (two) I can see, and they are all intact. Did I destroy my solenoid? Any help will be greatly appreciated.

scottyb · 01-08-2018, 04:32 PM

You fried the little micro switch on the F&R assuming this is an Ezgo Series cart with a lever for F&R selection. Watch the switch triggers while you shift back and forth. One switch triggers (closes) in reverse only - the other switch triggers in both directions, My guess is this is the switch you fried.

SSISeaPalms Sailor · 01-09-2018, 07:29 AM

It has a rocker switch for F/R.

scottyb · 01-09-2018, 12:03 PM

Please id the drive system

SSISeaPalms Sailor · 01-09-2018, 02:33 PM

I have a TXT48 as shown on the far right in the diagram. It is a 2013. I see the solenoid cover, but I have no idea where the control unit is located.

scottyb · 01-09-2018, 03:38 PM

It is located under the other cover next to the solenoid.
Do you have a voltmeter and know how to use it?
If not go here and watch a 4 minute video > http://www.cartsunlimited.net/troubleshooting-tips.html

SSISeaPalms Sailor · 01-10-2018, 05:48 PM

Yes, I have a DMM and know how to use it. Too bad I didn't use it before I killed my cart. :-)

01-08-2018, 04:09 PM	#1
SSISeaPalms Sailor Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 10	I killed my cart: No solenoid click on pedal push I have a 2013 EZ-Go TXT (3017533). I did one of the dumber things I've ever done. I wanted to replace the flashing beacon on the rooftop so I can get the cart in my new house's garage. I decided to mount LED flashers on the roof rail. After removing the flashing beacon, I checked the voltage on the wires with the switch on, and it was a very low approximately 2 volts. I temporarily hooked the flashing beacon back up, and with the switch on there was no light. I put the F/R switch in F, still no light. I pushed the accelerator, and voila...the beacon lit up. I'm not sure why the beacon was wired in this fashion. I've been driving it for a few years not realizing that the light was only on when the accelerator was depressed. Here's the really stupid part. To test one of the LED assemblies, I just hooked it up and pressed the accelerator. The LED assembly was quickly fried, and the cart ceased to move forward or reverse. When I press the accelerator there is no solenoid sound. I've checked all the fuses (two) I can see, and they are all intact. Did I destroy my solenoid? Any help will be greatly appreciated.

01-08-2018, 04:32 PM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,399	Re: I killed my cart: No solenoid click on pedal push You fried the little micro switch on the F&R assuming this is an Ezgo Series cart with a lever for F&R selection. Watch the switch triggers while you shift back and forth. One switch triggers (closes) in reverse only - the other switch triggers in both directions, My guess is this is the switch you fried.

01-09-2018, 07:29 AM	#3
SSISeaPalms Sailor Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 10	Re: I killed my cart: No solenoid click on pedal push It has a rocker switch for F/R.

01-09-2018, 02:33 PM	#5
SSISeaPalms Sailor Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 10	Re: I killed my cart: No solenoid click on pedal push I have a TXT48 as shown on the far right in the diagram. It is a 2013. I see the solenoid cover, but I have no idea where the control unit is located.

01-09-2018, 03:38 PM	#6
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,399	Re: I killed my cart: No solenoid click on pedal push It is located under the other cover next to the solenoid. Do you have a voltmeter and know how to use it? If not go here and watch a 4 minute video > http://www.cartsunlimited.net/troubleshooting-tips.html

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01-10-2018, 05:48 PM	#7
SSISeaPalms Sailor Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 10	Re: I killed my cart: No solenoid click on pedal push Yes, I have a DMM and know how to use it. Too bad I didn't use it before I killed my cart. :-)

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