Helping a friend fix his EZ-GO.

[cameronjm]

The information on this site has been very helpful I have read the troubleshooting guides and the information has been right on. But, I have not been able to get the cart to work and I was looking for some pin-point help.

My problem is the cart will not go. The cart has new batteries, solenoid and new controller 73326-G05. I have checked all the basics, 37.5 V, key switch, f/r switch, charging switch and foot control switch and they all checked out( I checked that right at J1 and J4 plugs). I also check the solenoid and the voltage is 37.5 on the in and 35.5 on the out and I checked power to controller.

The problem is the solenoid does not click when the peddle limit switch is engaged, with F/R switch in F and key in the run position. I did bench test on the solenoid and that works when I applied power. I did check for continuity on the ground side of the solenoid and ground B- and it is open not grounded and I would have thought it should have been grounded so it must get ground from the blue wire I also check for voltage coming from the yellow but nothing. Also the controller is not frame grounded and I would have thought it should have been but I left it as is.

So, what am I missing, why would the controller not energize the solenoid?

Batteries’ (checked)
Key switch (checked)
Limit switch at pedal (checked)
F/R switch (checked)
Charger switch (checked)
Power to controller (checked)
Tow/Run switch (checked)

Thanks for the help.

Jim Cameron

[pggroves]

Better start by informing all of what electrical system is in your friends cart. PDS or DCS?

[rabbitreborn]

with a 73326G05 controller it has to be a PDS cart.

What is the diagnostic mode telling you is wrong with the cart?

[scottyb]

Just a general note = there is never a frame ground in an electric cart.... no power to the yellow wire at the solenoid activation circuit is your red flag, No?

[rabbitreborn]

Bad quote Scotty.... PDS carts follw a different activation circuit than that.....

[scottyb]

Originally Posted by rabbitreborn

Bad quote Scotty.... PDS carts follw a different activation circuit than that.....

What quote!?

[LostHusker]

Check the reed switch.

[cameronjm]

The reed switch was one of my first tests; I was not sure if it needs to be open or closed. I did try it both ways, by disconnecting the white wire and then by jumping it no luck, I assume that the circuit is normally open.

When I was testing I got to the end tests, and it pointed to the controller.

I talked with my friend and he told me that the controller was purchased as a rebuilt and did not work when he picked it up. I told him to take it back.

So this easy repair got more complicated then I wanted, my words of warning if you buy a used controller make sure it works before paying for it or you might end up with a light weight boat anchor.