Cart won't go.

Bruce824 · 09-14-2021, 10:46 AM

I purchased a battery meter for my 2005 Ezgo TXT cart sometime ago. I just got around to attempting to install it. I was trying to wire it into the ignition key. I had a bare wire exposed and it made contact with the frame around the mounting panel and shorted. I thought the battery meter was burnt up, but then I made up wires and ran it straight off the battery pack and it still works. My problem now is that the cart won't move. I was wondering if I shorted out the ignition switch, F & R switch or something else. I guess I need help in how to test the ignition switch and the F & R switch. Also any suggestions on what it could be. Thanks in advance.

Bruce

crash12888 · 09-14-2021, 10:54 AM

You didn't mention checking your fuse?

Bama Brad · 09-14-2021, 11:36 AM

I would leave your voltmeter hooked up directly to your battery. I hope you got a digital (not bars). That way, you can see the condition of your batteries at a glance. They do not use enough power to make any difference to your battery voltage. I have developed habit of glancing at the meter every time I walk near the cart and it tells me everything is OK or I need to put on charger for a while.
Best $12 I have spent.

Bruce824 · 09-14-2021, 01:03 PM

Yes, I am going to leave it hooked direct, for the reason that you mentioned.

TheCartBoy · 09-14-2021, 03:01 PM

Check fuses as others have suggested. Also remember the frame cannot be used as a ground on golf carts.

Bruce824 · 09-22-2021, 08:46 AM

Ok, I have checked the main fuse it is good, I have switched out ignition switch, F & R switch, pedal switch. Golf cart is still not going. The controller is not getting power. I hooked up my laptop to the controller and the signal lights came on. It has a Alltrax XCT controller on it. Could the solenoid be bad or shorted out? Any help please.

camaroluvz28 · 09-22-2021, 08:52 AM

does the back-up buzzer come on?

Bruce824 · 09-22-2021, 08:55 AM

No, buzzer does not come on.

camaroluvz28 · 09-22-2021, 08:56 AM

Look up E-Z Go Reed Switch By-Pass on any search engine online

camaroluvz28 · 09-22-2021, 08:58 AM

Don't buy the bypass wire.. look for the Buggiesgonewild thread after you type it in and it will tell you how to do it.

09-14-2021, 10:46 AM	#1
Bruce824 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 14	Cart won't go. I purchased a battery meter for my 2005 Ezgo TXT cart sometime ago. I just got around to attempting to install it. I was trying to wire it into the ignition key. I had a bare wire exposed and it made contact with the frame around the mounting panel and shorted. I thought the battery meter was burnt up, but then I made up wires and ran it straight off the battery pack and it still works. My problem now is that the cart won't move. I was wondering if I shorted out the ignition switch, F & R switch or something else. I guess I need help in how to test the ignition switch and the F & R switch. Also any suggestions on what it could be. Thanks in advance. Bruce
Bruce824 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 14

09-14-2021, 10:54 AM	#2
crash12888 Gone Crazy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chesterfield, Va Posts: 6,021	Re: Cart won't go. You didn't mention checking your fuse?

09-14-2021, 11:36 AM	#3
Bama Brad Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Ramer, AL Posts: 1,449	Re: Cart won't go. I would leave your voltmeter hooked up directly to your battery. I hope you got a digital (not bars). That way, you can see the condition of your batteries at a glance. They do not use enough power to make any difference to your battery voltage. I have developed habit of glancing at the meter every time I walk near the cart and it tells me everything is OK or I need to put on charger for a while. Best $12 I have spent.

09-14-2021, 01:03 PM	#4
Bruce824 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 14	Re: Cart won't go. Yes, I am going to leave it hooked direct, for the reason that you mentioned.
Bruce824 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 14

09-14-2021, 03:01 PM	#5
TheCartBoy WARRANTY VOID Join Date: Aug 2021 Posts: 1,699	Re: Cart won't go. Check fuses as others have suggested. Also remember the frame cannot be used as a ground on golf carts.

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09-22-2021, 08:46 AM	#6
Bruce824 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 14	Re: Cart won't go. Ok, I have checked the main fuse it is good, I have switched out ignition switch, F & R switch, pedal switch. Golf cart is still not going. The controller is not getting power. I hooked up my laptop to the controller and the signal lights came on. It has a Alltrax XCT controller on it. Could the solenoid be bad or shorted out? Any help please.
Bruce824 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 14

09-22-2021, 08:52 AM	#7
camaroluvz28 Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 1,895	Re: Cart won't go. does the back-up buzzer come on?

09-22-2021, 08:55 AM	#8
Bruce824 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 14	Re: Cart won't go. No, buzzer does not come on.
Bruce824 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 14

09-22-2021, 08:56 AM	#9
camaroluvz28 Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 1,895	Re: Cart won't go. Look up E-Z Go Reed Switch By-Pass on any search engine online

09-22-2021, 08:58 AM	#10
camaroluvz28 Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 1,895	Re: Cart won't go. Don't buy the bypass wire.. look for the Buggiesgonewild thread after you type it in and it will tell you how to do it.