Mixed up the B- and Solenoid B+ on my '98 DCS Sepex and now it wont move

Richie311 · 03-02-2019, 05:45 PM

Replaced batteries on this '98 DCS Sepex cart and in the process I mixed up the B- and Solenoid B+ wires. I put the B- on the positive of the battery bank and then when I put the B+ from the solenoid to the negative of the power bank there was a giant spark and part of the wires welded together. My own fault for not labeling them and rushing to get in before dark.

I downloaded a service manual for it and made sure I wired them back up correctly but it wont run. I've started to troubleshoot it but I'd figure I'd make a quick post here first to see if someone already knows what I'm going to have to replace. It's really cold here so any help would be greatly appreciated.

cgtech · 03-02-2019, 07:41 PM

Controller is fried. At least that much for sure, maybe more. That was a costly mistake.

Richie311 · 03-02-2019, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cgtech

Controller is fried. At least that much for sure, maybe more. That was a costly mistake.

What are my options for getting a replacement controller? Is there a possible way of rebuilding one myself?

cgtech · 03-02-2019, 08:21 PM

The stock controller was a weakling and a liability due to poor design. You might be able to take it apart and repair it, but you might repair everything you see fried and still get no results. I would suggest a Alltrax replacement from ScottyB (www.cartsunlimited.net) best deals around. Problem with a homemade controller repair is you don't know if it's not working, or if one of the other parts on the cart is not working. Whereas a new controller can be assumed to be good. There are rebuilders out there, but I don't ever use rebuilt controllers anymore (I have replaced too many rebuilt controllers). If you were to use a rebuilder, the only one I would recommend is FSIP.

Richie311 · 03-03-2019, 10:18 AM

Well this has ruined my week. Thanks for your help though.

03-02-2019, 05:45 PM	#1
Richie311 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 8	Mixed up the B- and Solenoid B+ on my '98 DCS Sepex and now it wont move Replaced batteries on this '98 DCS Sepex cart and in the process I mixed up the B- and Solenoid B+ wires. I put the B- on the positive of the battery bank and then when I put the B+ from the solenoid to the negative of the power bank there was a giant spark and part of the wires welded together. My own fault for not labeling them and rushing to get in before dark. I downloaded a service manual for it and made sure I wired them back up correctly but it wont run. I've started to troubleshoot it but I'd figure I'd make a quick post here first to see if someone already knows what I'm going to have to replace. It's really cold here so any help would be greatly appreciated.
Richie311 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 8

03-02-2019, 07:41 PM	#2
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: Mixed up the B- and Solenoid B+ on my '98 DCS Sepex and now it wont move Controller is fried. At least that much for sure, maybe more. That was a costly mistake.

03-02-2019, 08:21 PM	#4
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: Mixed up the B- and Solenoid B+ on my '98 DCS Sepex and now it wont move The stock controller was a weakling and a liability due to poor design. You might be able to take it apart and repair it, but you might repair everything you see fried and still get no results. I would suggest a Alltrax replacement from ScottyB (www.cartsunlimited.net) best deals around. Problem with a homemade controller repair is you don't know if it's not working, or if one of the other parts on the cart is not working. Whereas a new controller can be assumed to be good. There are rebuilders out there, but I don't ever use rebuilt controllers anymore (I have replaced too many rebuilt controllers). If you were to use a rebuilder, the only one I would recommend is FSIP.

03-03-2019, 10:18 AM	#5
Richie311 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 8	Re: Mixed up the B- and Solenoid B+ on my '98 DCS Sepex and now it wont move Well this has ruined my week. Thanks for your help though.
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