36v TXT voltage reducer wiring help

[jwitt333]

I have searcehed some of the previous threads but have not found what I am looking for. I am attempting to install a Madjax brand 36v - 12v 30amp voltage reducer (link).

Here is my problem, where do I get the switched 36v + power from?
I checked the key switch and I does not show 36v. It is the standard 2 position on-off switch with two poles on the back, one yellow wire and one white wire. everything on the cart works as it should.


Other cart Info:
2007 TXT 36v
dash mount F-N-R switch
no factory lights
key switch is simple On-Off

thanks
Jay

[sowilliams]

I've done it but can't remember right now where I got the switched power from. I'll look when I get home a respond if you haven't gotten an answer for someone else.

[scottyb]

The challenge is that the cart is off each time it goes into neutral. Did you test the key with the F&R in gear?

[jwitt333]

Originally Posted by scottyb

The challenge is that the cart is off each time it goes into neutral. Did you test the key with the F&R in gear?

No I did not try it with the FNR switch in gear. So if I do it that way the accessories will cut off if change gears. That won't work.

[yurtle]

I replaced my two position key switch with a three position key switch. Off, on, on with accessories. Since I was buying a new switch anyway, I opted for a uniquely keyed switch. Note, my reducer has a remote on, which is low amperage. If your reducer doesn't have that feature, you may have to use a relay, to keep from exceeding the key switch's rating.

[sowilliams]

Mine's like Yurtle's so I'm no help.

[jwitt333]

It has a remote on or as they call it + input from key switch.

[jwitt333]

Originally Posted by scottyb

The challenge is that the cart is off each time it goes into neutral. Did you test the key with the F&R in gear?

I tried with the switch and still no 36v

[yurtle]

Why not buy a three position key switch, or simply add a toggle switch? I ran a dedicated 48v to mine.

[JohnnieB]

Originally Posted by scottyb

The challenge is that the cart is off each time it goes into neutral. Did you test the key with the F&R in gear?

Originally Posted by jwitt333

I tried with the switch and still no 36v

You've got a PDS and in a stock PDS, the controller supplies voltage to the keyswitch, and all the other control switches, plus the solenoid.

In a series cart and in a DCS cart, voltage is lost to the keyswitch when the F/R switch is in Neutral, but I'm not sure if it does in a PDS.

I believe all that is need to get voltage to the keyswitch from the PDS controller, is Battery voltage on J1 Pins 4 & 5 and the Run/Tow switch in the Run position.

The voltage from the controller to the keyswitch should be on the White wire and the switched voltage would be on the White/Yellow wire.