2009 YDRE new batteries, new controller still won't move

John T. · 05-10-2020, 07:24 AM

I have a 2009 Yamaha YDRE. Last year I put new batteries in it and it was running fine. Occasionally it would stutter when I pressed the gas pedal. Eventually and somewhat suddenly, it would no longer move at all. I would press the gas, I could hear the solenoid click, I think I hear the motor hum, but nothing happens. So... I thought maybe the controller was bad. Purchased a new one from Partzilla and installed it, but still the cart won't move. I don't have a volt meter, but if necessary, I could buy one. Suggested next steps? The golf cart shop I purchased it from several years ago is no longer in business. I'm not even sure where I could get it fix if I can't figure it out myself. Thanks for any help.

ac921ol · 05-10-2020, 08:05 AM

You 100% need a volt meter, So purchase that.

Could be the engine.
You need to check the batteries as well, new or not.

But for all the diagnostics, you’ll need a volt meter and people will help guide you.

I would also call don at plowmans.

John T. · 05-10-2020, 02:11 PM

New info- I tried pushing the cart with the pedal down and it started to run on its own. It ran slowly and somewhat jerkily for about 20 feet. Then I thought maybe changing the controller fixed the problem and now I'm just low on battery power. So, I fully charged the batteries and tried again, but the cart would not go, even when I gave it a push start. Does this new info shed any more light on my problem? I ordered a volt meter, but it won't be here until Friday. Thanks for any help.

cgtech · 05-11-2020, 01:42 AM

You have motor problems.

John T. · 05-11-2020, 05:59 AM

If I have motor problems, what can I do about it?

cgtech · 05-11-2020, 09:59 AM

-Get the motor rebuilt at the local starter/alternator/generator rebuild shop.

Or

-Buy a different motor that's compatible with your stock controller.

John T. · 05-11-2020, 06:49 PM

Thanks. I will try to find a rebuild shop near me.

LPnTX · 05-12-2020, 08:20 AM

I wouldn't bother repairing the junk stock Hitachi motor. I'd call site sponsor Don Plowman at Plowman's Cart's and discuss motor options with him

John T. · 05-24-2020, 04:37 PM

Update: Pulled the motor and took it to a repair shop. Lots of carbon, blew it out, true and undercut commutator. $195. Reinstalled and it runs!!!

Not sure what I can do with the controller. I purchased and installed the new one, but apparently that wasn't the issue. Ideas???

Thanks for everyone's help!

cgtech · 05-25-2020, 05:16 PM

Well, now that it's been installed, it's not new anymore...anyone want to buy a used controller?

05-10-2020, 07:24 AM	#1
John T. Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 5	2009 YDRE new batteries, new controller still won't move I have a 2009 Yamaha YDRE. Last year I put new batteries in it and it was running fine. Occasionally it would stutter when I pressed the gas pedal. Eventually and somewhat suddenly, it would no longer move at all. I would press the gas, I could hear the solenoid click, I think I hear the motor hum, but nothing happens. So... I thought maybe the controller was bad. Purchased a new one from Partzilla and installed it, but still the cart won't move. I don't have a volt meter, but if necessary, I could buy one. Suggested next steps? The golf cart shop I purchased it from several years ago is no longer in business. I'm not even sure where I could get it fix if I can't figure it out myself. Thanks for any help.
John T. Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 5

05-10-2020, 08:05 AM	#2
ac921ol Getting Wild Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 92	Re: 2009 YDRE new batteries, new controller still won't move You 100% need a volt meter, So purchase that. Could be the engine. You need to check the batteries as well, new or not. But for all the diagnostics, you’ll need a volt meter and people will help guide you. I would also call don at plowmans.
ac921ol Getting Wild Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 92

05-10-2020, 02:11 PM	#3
John T. Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 5	Re: 2009 YDRE new batteries, new controller still won't move New info- I tried pushing the cart with the pedal down and it started to run on its own. It ran slowly and somewhat jerkily for about 20 feet. Then I thought maybe changing the controller fixed the problem and now I'm just low on battery power. So, I fully charged the batteries and tried again, but the cart would not go, even when I gave it a push start. Does this new info shed any more light on my problem? I ordered a volt meter, but it won't be here until Friday. Thanks for any help.
John T. Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 5

05-11-2020, 01:42 AM	#4
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: 2009 YDRE new batteries, new controller still won't move You have motor problems.

05-11-2020, 05:59 AM	#5
John T. Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 5	Re: 2009 YDRE new batteries, new controller still won't move If I have motor problems, what can I do about it?
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05-11-2020, 09:59 AM	#6
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: 2009 YDRE new batteries, new controller still won't move -Get the motor rebuilt at the local starter/alternator/generator rebuild shop. Or -Buy a different motor that's compatible with your stock controller.

05-11-2020, 06:49 PM	#7
John T. Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 5	Re: 2009 YDRE new batteries, new controller still won't move Thanks. I will try to find a rebuild shop near me.
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05-12-2020, 08:20 AM	#8
LPnTX Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 173	Re: 2009 YDRE new batteries, new controller still won't move I wouldn't bother repairing the junk stock Hitachi motor. I'd call site sponsor Don Plowman at Plowman's Cart's and discuss motor options with him
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05-24-2020, 04:37 PM	#9
John T. Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 5	Re: 2009 YDRE new batteries, new controller still won't move Update: Pulled the motor and took it to a repair shop. Lots of carbon, blew it out, true and undercut commutator. $195. Reinstalled and it runs!!! Not sure what I can do with the controller. I purchased and installed the new one, but apparently that wasn't the issue. Ideas??? Thanks for everyone's help!
John T. Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 5

05-25-2020, 05:16 PM	#10
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: 2009 YDRE new batteries, new controller still won't move Well, now that it's been installed, it's not new anymore...anyone want to buy a used controller?

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