Another solenoid guestion.

[Mooncarter]

Is this a 48v cart?

[nickdalzell1]

Originally Posted by Mooncarter

Is this a 48v cart?

OP says it's a 2006 PDS, which is a 36V car.

[Mooncarter]

Originally Posted by nickdalzell1

OP says it's a 2006 PDS, which is a 36V car.

[Goober11]

Originally Posted by Mooncarter

Is this a 48v cart?

No 36volt

[Mooncarter]

Originally Posted by Goober11

No 36volt

[Goober11]

If I have tested it right it looks like I need a controller. Went by the repair manual.Pack voltage 37.3
Solenoid clicks
Pin 5 J1 voltage 37.3
Pin 1 J3 37.3
Run-tow switch red wire 37.3
run-tow switch yellow/red 37.3
Pin 2 J3 37.3 Next step Replace Controller
I still can not get a self diagnostic to run all I get is 3 beeps I was told is the speed setting.

[nickdalzell1]

you got the diagnostic to "run" (speed code is just the first part of it, error codes would follow) but you got no errors. As i said earlier, it's never an accurate test, unlike a newer 48V model where you plug a handheld in. It's at best, a 'guess'. 75% the time it gives you nothing.

[Goober11]

Originally Posted by nickdalzell1

you got the diagnostic to "run" (speed code is just the first part of it, error codes would follow) but you got no errors. As i said earlier, it's never an accurate test, unlike a newer 48V model where you plug a handheld in. It's at best, a 'guess'. 75% the time it gives you nothing.

Thanks. I will stick with the voltage test I ran and order a controller.

[nickdalzell1]

The PDS was a very easy car to work on IMO. Only three major components have any real chance of failing in my experience--motor is dead last, but controller and solenoid are common, solenoid most common. It's most always going to be one of those three. I can pretty much diagnose a PDS that is pushed into the shop by the symptom--no longer need a service manual.

[biphase]

Originally Posted by Goober11

Thanks. I will stick with the voltage test I ran and order a controller.

Before you buy a controller check the throttle signals on J4

J4 pin 1 goes to 36 volts AFTER you step on pedal.
J4 pin 2 is 36 volts BEFORE and AFTER you step on pedal.
J4 pin 3 varies with pedal position from about 1.5v to 3.0v
J4 pin 4 is about 14v.