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05-23-2020, 05:17 PM
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Not Yet Wild
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Central Mississippi
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Tow/Run switch and solenoid
As I a buddy and I finished installing an Alltrax XCT500 controller onto my 04 Ezgo, the positive battery cable arched when I went to attach it back. This has caused the regen diode to blow. I had the cart in tow mode but had left the key on
 My question is this. While in the tow position does power still go to the solenoid with the key on or is there a chance I have wired something incorrectly? After spending a good chunk of change on a new controller, I certainly don't want to fry it. |
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05-23-2020, 06:35 PM
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48/400/Alltrax HS motor
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Liberty SC, Garden City SC
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Re: Tow/Run switch and solenoid
There shouldn't be any power on a 04 PDS cart in tow.
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05-23-2020, 07:29 PM
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Not Yet Wild
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Central Mississippi
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Re: Tow/Run switch and solenoid
That was my understanding as well but there was was enough current going to the diode at the solenoid to melt the wire down.
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05-23-2020, 08:02 PM
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Techno-Nerd
 Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: West Virginia
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Re: Tow/Run switch and solenoid
Since the filter capacitors in the controller were completely discharged, if the regen diode was installed backwards, you'd most definitely get an significant arc when the last battery cable was connected.
Which wire was melted down? The diode lead? |
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05-23-2020, 08:33 PM
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Not Yet Wild
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Central Mississippi
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Re: Tow/Run switch and solenoid
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05-23-2020, 08:48 PM
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Not Yet Wild
Join Date: May 2020
Location: Central Mississippi
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Re: Tow/Run switch and solenoid
JohnnieB to clarify the situation, I did charge up the controller before I realized that I failed to put on the diodes. Also, I'm not sure if it makes a difference but I put my 400 amp ann fuse on my negative lead
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