2006 PDS runs good then runs slow

vandv · 09-20-2015, 04:52 PM

2006 EZGO PDS TXT 36 VOLT
Just got my cart working right and what do you know, another problem. While driving around the neighborhood at 15-17 mph I stopped to talk to someone and when I went to go it wouldn't go any faster than 5mph. Before I made it 1 block home it completely stopped.
1. I waited a few minutes, switched from run to tow back to run and it still didn't go more than 5 mph.
2. I got it home and put it on jack stands to go through some of the test I learned recently.
3. When I first pushed the pedal it did nothing.
4. When I switched the F & R switch to reverse it went in reverse.
5. Switched back to forward and it started running but made a scraping sound as if the brakes were scraping.
6. On further inspection I noticed only the drivers side back wheel moving.
7. With the pedal down the passenger side would not move even with a little help.
8. With no pedal the passenger side still wouldn't turn.
9. After it set a while with switch in the off position both wheels would turn by hand but the passenger side was more difficult.
10. The solenoid was warm to the touch and the controller was NOT warm at all.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Volt_Ampere · 09-20-2015, 04:56 PM

Bad batteries is the most likely problem here.

09-20-2015, 05:15 PM

i would say passenger side brake pad came off hanging up in hub ... happened here a few weeks ago

scottyb · 09-20-2015, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crash test dummy

i would say passenger side brake pad came off hanging up in hub ... happened here a few weeks ago

That's a real possibility also note the differential spins one wheel at a time by design but both wheels should turn easy

vandv · 09-20-2015, 07:19 PM

Batteries are new, 6.3 volts each and 38.7 pack. I'm thinking something came loose in the hub or the brake is jammed up. I was thinking maybe the brake came loose and this is causing resistance and causing the over amp on the solenoid contacts. ???? But wouldn't that make the controller hot? I'll pull the wheel tomorrow and see what happens.

cartattach · 09-22-2015, 10:34 PM

The bearing in the axle tube could be shot and would cause lots of noise, maybe some binding. YOu'd be almost able to just pull the axle out without much effort.

09-20-2015, 04:52 PM	#1
vandv Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 7	2006 PDS runs good then runs slow 2006 EZGO PDS TXT 36 VOLT Just got my cart working right and what do you know, another problem. While driving around the neighborhood at 15-17 mph I stopped to talk to someone and when I went to go it wouldn't go any faster than 5mph. Before I made it 1 block home it completely stopped. 1. I waited a few minutes, switched from run to tow back to run and it still didn't go more than 5 mph. 2. I got it home and put it on jack stands to go through some of the test I learned recently. 3. When I first pushed the pedal it did nothing. 4. When I switched the F & R switch to reverse it went in reverse. 5. Switched back to forward and it started running but made a scraping sound as if the brakes were scraping. 6. On further inspection I noticed only the drivers side back wheel moving. 7. With the pedal down the passenger side would not move even with a little help. 8. With no pedal the passenger side still wouldn't turn. 9. After it set a while with switch in the off position both wheels would turn by hand but the passenger side was more difficult. 10. The solenoid was warm to the touch and the controller was NOT warm at all. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
vandv Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 7

09-20-2015, 04:56 PM	#2
Volt_Ampere Gone Wild Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rio Verde, Az Posts: 7,192	Re: 2006 PDS runs good then runs slow Bad batteries is the most likely problem here.

09-20-2015, 05:15 PM	#3
crash test dummy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 2006 PDS runs good then runs slow i would say passenger side brake pad came off hanging up in hub ... happened here a few weeks ago
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09-20-2015, 07:19 PM	#5
vandv Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 7	Re: 2006 PDS runs good then runs slow Batteries are new, 6.3 volts each and 38.7 pack. I'm thinking something came loose in the hub or the brake is jammed up. I was thinking maybe the brake came loose and this is causing resistance and causing the over amp on the solenoid contacts. ???? But wouldn't that make the controller hot? I'll pull the wheel tomorrow and see what happens.
vandv Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 7

09-22-2015, 10:34 PM	#6
cartattach Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 226	Re: 2006 PDS runs good then runs slow The bearing in the axle tube could be shot and would cause lots of noise, maybe some binding. YOu'd be almost able to just pull the axle out without much effort.

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