Won't go foward but will reverse

Golfer24/7 · 02-23-2017, 08:10 PM

Just installed new batteries in my ezgo txt pds and solenoid will engage and move in reverse but I get nothing when in Forward. Could this be a bad f/r switch in dash? How exactly with my voltmeter can I rule that out?

Thanks

yamahaguy97 · 02-23-2017, 08:45 PM

Could be, you may have to check wires going to the controller. Not sure which wires specifically but someone will tell you

rib33024 · 02-23-2017, 09:50 PM

Did the cart run fine before you changed the batteries? And did you flip the tow/run switch to TOW before you disconnected any wires

Golfer24/7 · 02-23-2017, 10:47 PM

Bought cart with no charger and shot batteries so really never got to drive it and yes cart stays on tow unless I'm using it. The only reason I think it may be a bad f/r switch is because when I first pressed pedal on foward it engaged and started going. I stopped tried reverse it worked then went back to foward and nothing. So I'm hoping it is as simple as a bad switch because I just got new batteries and I'm ready to roll that baby. I wiggled on connectors on back of switch and all seem to be connected snug. Any help on figuring out if it is switch with voltmeter or another way?

Golfer24/7 · 02-24-2017, 08:37 AM

Since this is a pds cart I'm leaning towards it being a bad controller? I need to check the back of f/r switch to test ohms but not sure how. Any thoughts

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scottyb · 02-24-2017, 09:13 AM

At the back of the F&R switch there are 3 wires. The center is power in. Forward and reverse are the top and bottom wires.

Simply swap the top and bottom wires.
If you now have reverse but no forward (opposite direction as original problem) then the F&R switch has failed.
If you still have the same problem, forward no reverse, the controller has failed. Replace it with the new Alltrax XCT48400 PDS controller and HD SW180 solenoid at the link below

Golfer24/7 · 02-24-2017, 10:08 AM

thanks scottyb, i called local cart shop and he also seems to think if i have reverse but no forward its a controller problem, he said he would sell me a refurbished standard controller for 350 plus labor to put in (rip-off) so with that said i'll try the first option you gave and if i still have no forward i'll def be ordering that alltrax controller / solenoid combo from you. My cart already has the 4g wires so that wont be a problem, just wondering if i would be able to install it myself without running into too much trouble.

scottyb · 02-24-2017, 10:28 AM

I have an install rating system on my website for guys & gals who ask this question. Controller replacement is a level 2 upgrade. Go here > http://www.cartsunlimited.net/instal...ng-system.html
and a PDS install thread here > http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...s-upgrade.html

Golfer24/7 · 02-24-2017, 11:25 AM

i took a look at your pds upgrade thread and installing controller seems pretty simple, surely i can tackle a level 2 upgrade lol

only question is will existing cover with tow switch fit back into place to cover controller and solenoid cause its prolly not a good idea to leave it in the wide open?

scottyb · 02-24-2017, 12:12 PM

The cover is not used. The controller and solenoid are weatherproof

02-23-2017, 08:10 PM	#1
Golfer24/7 Getting Wild Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Texarkana, Tx Posts: 87	Won't go foward but will reverse Just installed new batteries in my ezgo txt pds and solenoid will engage and move in reverse but I get nothing when in Forward. Could this be a bad f/r switch in dash? How exactly with my voltmeter can I rule that out? Thanks

02-23-2017, 08:45 PM	#2
yamahaguy97 Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: FL Posts: 1,067	Re: Won't go foward but will reverse Could be, you may have to check wires going to the controller. Not sure which wires specifically but someone will tell you

02-23-2017, 09:50 PM	#3
rib33024 ...................... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: FT Lauderdale FL. Posts: 16,416	Re: Won't go foward but will reverse Did the cart run fine before you changed the batteries? And did you flip the tow/run switch to TOW before you disconnected any wires

02-23-2017, 10:47 PM	#4
Golfer24/7 Getting Wild Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Texarkana, Tx Posts: 87	Re: Won't go foward but will reverse Bought cart with no charger and shot batteries so really never got to drive it and yes cart stays on tow unless I'm using it. The only reason I think it may be a bad f/r switch is because when I first pressed pedal on foward it engaged and started going. I stopped tried reverse it worked then went back to foward and nothing. So I'm hoping it is as simple as a bad switch because I just got new batteries and I'm ready to roll that baby. I wiggled on connectors on back of switch and all seem to be connected snug. Any help on figuring out if it is switch with voltmeter or another way?

02-24-2017, 08:37 AM	#5
Golfer24/7 Getting Wild Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Texarkana, Tx Posts: 87	Re: Won't go foward but will reverse Since this is a pds cart I'm leaning towards it being a bad controller? I need to check the back of f/r switch to test ohms but not sure how. Any thoughts Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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02-24-2017, 09:13 AM	#6
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,418	Re: Won't go foward but will reverse At the back of the F&R switch there are 3 wires. The center is power in. Forward and reverse are the top and bottom wires. Simply swap the top and bottom wires. If you now have reverse but no forward (opposite direction as original problem) then the F&R switch has failed. If you still have the same problem, forward no reverse, the controller has failed. Replace it with the new Alltrax XCT48400 PDS controller and HD SW180 solenoid at the link below

02-24-2017, 10:08 AM	#7
Golfer24/7 Getting Wild Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Texarkana, Tx Posts: 87	Re: Won't go foward but will reverse thanks scottyb, i called local cart shop and he also seems to think if i have reverse but no forward its a controller problem, he said he would sell me a refurbished standard controller for 350 plus labor to put in (rip-off) so with that said i'll try the first option you gave and if i still have no forward i'll def be ordering that alltrax controller / solenoid combo from you. My cart already has the 4g wires so that wont be a problem, just wondering if i would be able to install it myself without running into too much trouble.

02-24-2017, 10:28 AM	#8
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,418	Re: Won't go foward but will reverse I have an install rating system on my website for guys & gals who ask this question. Controller replacement is a level 2 upgrade. Go here > http://www.cartsunlimited.net/instal...ng-system.html and a PDS install thread here > http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...s-upgrade.html

02-24-2017, 11:25 AM	#9
Golfer24/7 Getting Wild Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Texarkana, Tx Posts: 87	Re: Won't go foward but will reverse i took a look at your pds upgrade thread and installing controller seems pretty simple, surely i can tackle a level 2 upgrade lol only question is will existing cover with tow switch fit back into place to cover controller and solenoid cause its prolly not a good idea to leave it in the wide open?

02-24-2017, 12:12 PM	#10
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,418	Re: Won't go foward but will reverse The cover is not used. The controller and solenoid are weatherproof

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