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05-12-2010, 05:49 AM | #1 |
Gone Mad
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Need New Controller & Advise
Excuse my long post, but the two questions are at the end, if you want to fast forward there.
We had heavy rains here last week, so I just had to get in my buggy and check out our subdivision lake, which is prone to flooding. We have a wooden bridge that crosses the lake that's probably 100 yards long, followed by an incredibly steep slope up to the next subdivision. The bridge had 5" of water over it, so I drove across it, which looks like you're driving in the lake. I crossed the bridge three times that evening, then stopped to talk to a neighbor. When I hopped in to go home, it was completely dead. By then another neighbor was also out with me, so I got him to tow me home. Several days later, I went to figure out what was wrong. The solenoid clicked strongly, so I was hoping it was just the throttle sensor or micro switch. As I took off the floor mat, I smelled something dead. Kewl, I thought. Maybe I can just pull out the dead fish or rat and everything will be fine. I did pull out a dead fish, but it wasn't the problem. I opened up the throttle sensor box and dried everything out, though there were only a few drops of water in there. I went through the troubleshooting sticky, which indicates it's my controller. My cart is a 1998 E-Z-Go TXT Series with a 2004 body, with 2002 Exide batteries which run **** good. Rear flip seat, S/N: 1081812 C2698 It has a 2004 motor. The second owner I bought it from didn't know why the first owner changed it. Its an: Advanced DC Motors Inc. BD5-4001A 36v Class H s/n 4849 Rating AU2500 I'm told my motor may be a high speed motor. I'm planning on pricing options for a used stock controller to save money, or for a new 400 or 500 amp controller. The batteries probably aren't long for this world, so If I can't get a cheap stock controller, I'd like to be ready for 48 volt upgrade when I buy new batteries. Does anyone know the part number for the stock controller? If I buy a new 400 or 500 amp controller, should I set it up to limit the current to stock, to try and keep my 7 year old batteries as long as possible? thanks Adam |
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05-12-2010, 07:58 AM | #2 |
steeplejack x
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Re: Need New Controller & Advise
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05-12-2010, 03:49 PM | #3 | |
Gone Mad
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Re: Need New Controller & Advise
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Does anyone know a model number so I can check the dreaded eBay? I've already used sponsors, plan on using them often, and promise not to purchase from that other site. |
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05-12-2010, 04:21 PM | #4 |
steeplejack x
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Re: Need New Controller & Advise
That being the case, you can send your existing controller off for repair. I believe FSIP is the official Curtis certified repair center. Assuming you have a stock Curtis controller.
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05-13-2010, 05:08 AM | #5 | |
Gone Mad
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Re: Need New Controller & Advise
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http://www.fsip.biz/ appears to be the site you recommended. Flight Systems Industrial Products. I never would have found them without you. Thanks. |
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05-13-2010, 10:42 AM | #6 |
Getting Wild
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Re: Need New Controller & Advise
Sent you a pm brother
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