1991 Marathon no click, no run

Wildlifer · 04-12-2016, 11:04 PM

Hello all, I am new, I went through the stickies and hopefully I am not beating a dead horse as it were.

New batteries, 38 volts btwn BL- and BL+, when I check the solenoid post on the battery side I get 25 volts, approximately, on the post on the controller side I get 38 volts. I have seen where it says if I get the same voltage on the back post towards controller it says to replace the solenoid. My question: do I need to have the correct voltage on the front post of the solenoid , i.e.-38 volts to establish that the 38 volts on the back post means I need a new solenoid? The solenoid is supposed to be new, bought it new and it looks brand new. And please anything you feel could help in the way of suggestions I would gladly welcome. Thank you in advance.

scottyb · 04-12-2016, 11:47 PM

GO here for the basics like getting the solenoid to click. That's the first big step towards getting it to run

http://www.cartsunlimited.net/troubl...ion-kit--.html

Wildlifer · 04-12-2016, 11:53 PM

Thank you very much, I'll get started tomorrow!

Wildlifer · 04-14-2016, 07:40 AM

I jumped the posts on the solenoid and got movement. So, the solenoid was backwards. Repositioned correctly and we were off. Now, of course, on to the next problem. We live in some fairly steep hills and it is pretty slow going on the upslope.

Are there any ways to increase speed up hill, like a conversion kit? If it would be through a conversion kit, would it cause the rest of this 25 yr old system to fail?

Thanks

mutant · 04-15-2016, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wildlifer

We live in some fairly steep hills and it is pretty slow going on the upslope.

Are there any ways to increase speed up hill, like a conversion kit? If it would be through a conversion kit, would it cause the rest of this 25 yr old system to fail?

Thanks

there are upgrade kits available for you...increasing your voltage to 42 or 48 volts is helpful for the hills....it will cost $ for the good stuff-but if your cart is a keeper,you are making an investment in the future...

call Scotty B and tell him exactly what you need are and he can point you to the best package for your needs-his service and quality are impeccable...

Wildlifer · 05-03-2016, 02:13 PM

thanks Mutant, sorry for the late reply, didn't know about it.

04-12-2016, 11:04 PM	#1
Wildlifer Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 21	1991 Marathon no click, no run Hello all, I am new, I went through the stickies and hopefully I am not beating a dead horse as it were. New batteries, 38 volts btwn BL- and BL+, when I check the solenoid post on the battery side I get 25 volts, approximately, on the post on the controller side I get 38 volts. I have seen where it says if I get the same voltage on the back post towards controller it says to replace the solenoid. My question: do I need to have the correct voltage on the front post of the solenoid , i.e.-38 volts to establish that the 38 volts on the back post means I need a new solenoid? The solenoid is supposed to be new, bought it new and it looks brand new. And please anything you feel could help in the way of suggestions I would gladly welcome. Thank you in advance.
Wildlifer Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 21

04-12-2016, 11:47 PM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,417	Re: 1991 Marathon no click, no run GO here for the basics like getting the solenoid to click. That's the first big step towards getting it to run http://www.cartsunlimited.net/troubl...ion-kit--.html

04-12-2016, 11:53 PM	#3
Wildlifer Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 21	Re: 1991 Marathon no click, no run Thank you very much, I'll get started tomorrow!
Wildlifer Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 21

04-14-2016, 07:40 AM	#4
Wildlifer Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 21	Re: 1991 Marathon no click, no run I jumped the posts on the solenoid and got movement. So, the solenoid was backwards. Repositioned correctly and we were off. Now, of course, on to the next problem. We live in some fairly steep hills and it is pretty slow going on the upslope. Are there any ways to increase speed up hill, like a conversion kit? If it would be through a conversion kit, would it cause the rest of this 25 yr old system to fail? Thanks
Wildlifer Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 21

05-03-2016, 02:13 PM	#6
Wildlifer Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 21	Re: 1991 Marathon no click, no run thanks Mutant, sorry for the late reply, didn't know about it.
Wildlifer Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 21

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