2002 ezgo golf cart jerking any help is good help

[utvol41]

So i just bought this Golf Cart for my Grandmother it is a 2002 Gas EZGO. The golf cart runs fine after you are moving the problem is this. When switching from forward to reverse and opposite the cart jerks real bad almost like the clutch is not engaging. So when i am pulling out and backing up I put the cart in reverse and press the gas the cart jumps real bad and then does it again when switching from reverse to forwards. Does anyone know what this might be? She also mentioned that it very difficult for her to pull up the drive way that the cart has to be good and warm. Is the cart missing a gear? Any input on what this might be would be helpful. Thanks for your time. New to working on golf carts

[Jumpeez]

I have the same year and voltage cart. Do you have wiring diagram for the 42 volt battery wiring

[StoveBolt]

Originally Posted by Jumpeez

I have the same year and voltage cart. Do you have wiring diagram for the 42 volt battery wiring

He has a gas cart and you are in the gas section. Might try here, read the stickies..

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/electric-ezgo/

[StoveBolt]

Originally Posted by utvol41

So i just bought this Golf Cart for my Grandmother it is a 2002 Gas EZGO. The golf cart runs fine after you are moving the problem is this. When switching from forward to reverse and opposite the cart jerks real bad almost like the clutch is not engaging. So when i am pulling out and backing up I put the cart in reverse and press the gas the cart jumps real bad and then does it again when switching from reverse to forwards. Does anyone know what this might be? She also mentioned that it very difficult for her to pull up the drive way that the cart has to be good and warm. Is the cart missing a gear? Any input on what this might be would be helpful. Thanks for your time. New to working on golf carts

They do jerk some what when switching forward to reverse and opposite, but also could be a dirty primary clutch not closing smoothly or a worn out belt (new they are 1 3/16" wide). Also might check your motor mount bolts to see if they are tight, could be the motor moved back making the belt overly loose.