1998 ezgo txt electric no reverse

[pete55]

goes foward fine. put in reverse goes foward

[scottyb]

It's a trick question, like Jeopardy?
The answer is What's a DCS cart with a bad controller.

Seriously, look at the chart below and identify your drive system.... it's series or DCS?

[pete55]

looks like dcs by your chart . thanks .where do we go now

[scottyb]

Back to your other thread on the same question?

There are 3 options:
New OEM = most expensive 275 amp controller not suitable for modified carts
rebuilt OEM = same but up to 300 amps, still not suitable for anything more than golf course use. High failure rate with some rebuilders
Aftermarket 400 amp DCX Alltrax and HD solenoid = suitable for modified carts on 36-48v. 30% more torque and speeds up to 24mph.
That's what I would use.

[pete55]

thank you for the help. any way to jump it out to test it

[scottyb]

swap the black and white #10g field wires and now you will have reverse, no forward. It is in the controller. Flip the TOW switch before doing any electrical work on your cart.

[pete55]

can we still use it until we change the controller or will we do any more damage

[Coltf1991]

Yes, you just will not have reverse

[JohnnieB]

Originally Posted by pete55

goes foward fine. put in reverse goes foward

If the reverse beeper worked before you had problem, does it still sound when F/R is in R, even though cart goes forward?

If not, check for Battery Pack Voltage on Pin 4 (Org wire) of controller when F/R is in R.

Originally Posted by pete55

can we still use it until we change the controller or will we do any more damage

You probably won't do any more damage to anything except the controller, but I'd carry a cell-phone with me if I ventured more than comfortable walking distance from home.