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Old 05-15-2014, 01:47 PM   #1
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Default 36v TXT voltage reducer wiring help

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.


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

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Old 05-15-2014, 02:05 PM   #2
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Default Re: 36v TXT voltage reducer wiring help

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.
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Old 05-15-2014, 03:58 PM   #3
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Default Re: 36v TXT voltage reducer wiring help

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?
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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.
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Old 05-15-2014, 05:21 PM   #5
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Default Re: 36v TXT voltage reducer wiring help

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.
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Mine's like Yurtle's so I'm no help.
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Old 05-15-2014, 06:24 PM   #7
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It has a remote on or as they call it + input from key switch.
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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
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Why not buy a three position key switch, or simply add a toggle switch? I ran a dedicated 48v to mine.
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Old 05-16-2014, 08:46 AM   #10
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Default Re: 36v TXT voltage reducer wiring help

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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.
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