2005 TXT-Solenoid Bypass

eliw3 · 06-15-2018, 06:05 AM

Hello,

I'm new to the golf cart world so, hang with me. I purchased a 05 TXT back in February. The guy I bought it from had installed a solenoid bypass button. He told me that on cold mornings, you'll have to use it to get the cart to start. No big deal, I thought. On cold mornings I would use the button and the cart would magically fire up. Well now, It's a must to get the cart to start. It started out where I could push the button and it would take off and run good the rest of the day. Now I have to push the button after every stop. I will also note that the starter belt has been giving me trouble too. It had gotten to where it was slipping, so I replaced it. Now it'll spin, but may not grab every time. I've got it as tight as it needs to be, but still not acting right. All of this started happening at the same time. It may be related, maybe not. I'm not sure. Now, let's go another step forward. When I push the bypass button, a lot of times I also have to pull the choke to get it to go. What's going on with my cart? Do I need to replace the solenoid? Do I need a new starter? Do I need both? Thanks for the help. I'm new to this, so I'm lost as can be!

Thanks,
Eli

cart around · 06-15-2018, 06:57 AM

If the belt still slips, and doesn't grab every time, then it's still not as tight as it needs to be.

I'm curious about this "solenoid bypass button". How big are the wires that are attached to it?

If they are not as thick as battery cables, you are not bypassing the solenoid.

It kind of sounds like you could use a set of brushes, and need to clean some wire connections too. Though , I would not say that definitely without more information.

Post some pictures of this monstrosity.

eliw3 · 07-05-2018, 06:02 PM

Thanks for the reply and sorry for the delayed response. The wires on the button aren’t big. I’ve attached a couple of pics. It’s to the point to where I have to hold it down to get it to start. The switch has one wire connected to the solenoid and one wire connected to the battery. Any and all help and suggestions are appreciated.

cart around · 07-05-2018, 07:14 PM

The first thing you should do is read up on adjusting the valves to .004" clearance. That should fix having to choke it for every start.

Your pictures are too small to see anything, so let me ask a few questions.

Which half of the battery is your bypass hooked to? Positive, or negative?

Which terminal of the solenoid is it connected to? There are 4 choices.

A- Large lug connected to battery positive.
B- Large lug connected to starter
C- Small terminal connected to switches
D- Small terminal connected to ground.

I suspect battery positive, and terminal C. That would bypass the entire start circuit, and activate the solenoid.

06-15-2018, 06:05 AM	#1
eliw3 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 15	2005 TXT-Solenoid Bypass Hello, I'm new to the golf cart world so, hang with me. I purchased a 05 TXT back in February. The guy I bought it from had installed a solenoid bypass button. He told me that on cold mornings, you'll have to use it to get the cart to start. No big deal, I thought. On cold mornings I would use the button and the cart would magically fire up. Well now, It's a must to get the cart to start. It started out where I could push the button and it would take off and run good the rest of the day. Now I have to push the button after every stop. I will also note that the starter belt has been giving me trouble too. It had gotten to where it was slipping, so I replaced it. Now it'll spin, but may not grab every time. I've got it as tight as it needs to be, but still not acting right. All of this started happening at the same time. It may be related, maybe not. I'm not sure. Now, let's go another step forward. When I push the bypass button, a lot of times I also have to pull the choke to get it to go. What's going on with my cart? Do I need to replace the solenoid? Do I need a new starter? Do I need both? Thanks for the help. I'm new to this, so I'm lost as can be! Thanks, Eli
eliw3 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 15

06-15-2018, 06:57 AM	#2
cart around Test before replacing Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ohio side of the Pennsylvania border. Posts: 3,495	Re: 2005 TXT-Solenoid Bypass If the belt still slips, and doesn't grab every time, then it's still not as tight as it needs to be. I'm curious about this "solenoid bypass button". How big are the wires that are attached to it? If they are not as thick as battery cables, you are not bypassing the solenoid. It kind of sounds like you could use a set of brushes, and need to clean some wire connections too. Though , I would not say that definitely without more information. Post some pictures of this monstrosity.

07-05-2018, 07:14 PM	#4
cart around Test before replacing Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ohio side of the Pennsylvania border. Posts: 3,495	Re: 2005 TXT-Solenoid Bypass The first thing you should do is read up on adjusting the valves to .004" clearance. That should fix having to choke it for every start. Your pictures are too small to see anything, so let me ask a few questions. Which half of the battery is your bypass hooked to? Positive, or negative? Which terminal of the solenoid is it connected to? There are 4 choices. A- Large lug connected to battery positive. B- Large lug connected to starter C- Small terminal connected to switches D- Small terminal connected to ground. I suspect battery positive, and terminal C. That would bypass the entire start circuit, and activate the solenoid.

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