Need solenoid for 81 ezgo

brad1161 · 06-25-2010, 10:11 AM

Has anyone got a solenoid from an autoparts store that will work on a 81 gas. 12 volt. any info would be great.

scottyb · 06-25-2010, 10:18 AM

Auto Parts Solenoids DO NOT work for long on golf carts. Automotive uses are momentary and Golf Cart solenoids are continuous ...

dougmcp · 06-25-2010, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by scottyb

Auto Parts Solenoids DO NOT work for long on golf carts. Automotive uses are momentary and Golf Cart solenoids are continuous ...

Agreed for an electric cart but this is a gasser.
I'm a sparky guy but I would guess any automotive 12v solenoid would work for a gas cart.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong........and why.

scottyb · 06-25-2010, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dougmcp

Agreed for an electric cart but this is a gasser.
I'm a sparky guy but I would guess any automotive 12v solenoid would work for a gas cart.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong........and why.

I was just about to edit my post when I saw yours doug. I do not know why but, I have heard they do not last in the gasers? Maybe I heard wrong?

dougmcp · 06-25-2010, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by scottyb

I was just about to edit my post when I saw yours doug. I do not know why but, I have heard they do not last in the gasers? Maybe I heard wrong?

I honestly don't know Scotty so I will defer to your comment.

ez go go · 06-25-2010, 04:02 PM

An auto solenoid will not last. Scotty is right. An auto solenoid is momentary contact only. A continuous duty solenoid like a golf cart requires has thicker contacts that are more durable and resistant to heat. I have tried both and found that the auto sol. did not last. Upon drilling out the rivets on both to inspect I found the diff. in the two solenoids. The auto sol. will get you by but will not last long at all.

06-25-2010, 10:11 AM	#1
brad1161 Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 19	Need solenoid for 81 ezgo Has anyone got a solenoid from an autoparts store that will work on a 81 gas. 12 volt. any info would be great.
brad1161 Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 19

06-25-2010, 10:18 AM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: Need solenoid for 81 ezgo Auto Parts Solenoids DO NOT work for long on golf carts. Automotive uses are momentary and Golf Cart solenoids are continuous ...

06-25-2010, 04:02 PM	#6
ez go go Doin' the Wild Thang Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Greenville, AL Posts: 1,063	Re: Need solenoid for 81 ezgo An auto solenoid will not last. Scotty is right. An auto solenoid is momentary contact only. A continuous duty solenoid like a golf cart requires has thicker contacts that are more durable and resistant to heat. I have tried both and found that the auto sol. did not last. Upon drilling out the rivets on both to inspect I found the diff. in the two solenoids. The auto sol. will get you by but will not last long at all.

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