2013 G29, upgraded to Riot Kit - no green LED on Alltrax

[BamaAF]

Thanks

[BamaAF]

with cable plugged into controller from laptop, LED light comes on and blinks 3 times, pauses and then 3 times, and continues pausing and 3 blinks - not sure what this means

[BamaAF]

Just want to verify - on my solenoid, I only have 5 wires attached -- the solenoid big post to controller B+ -- the Solenoid big post battery side to positve on pack -- on this same big post I have the red wire that comes from the run/tow switch (I think that's what that wire is) -- on the two small terminals I have on one the red/yellow wire from the run/tow and on the other I have a red coming from the same wire protector as the wires from the run/tow swithch (have no idea where that wire goes, it was on the original solenoid)

[BamaAF]

Update - now when I put a block on accelerator, put in run mode, and turn on key, the controller surges on and off (audible) and the light flashes, but could not get into tool kit with laptop while key was on, it said not accessible - I could access tool kit when I turned key off

[BBBHC]

Originally Posted by BamaAF

Just want to verify - on my solenoid, I only have 5 wires attached -- the solenoid big post to controller B+ -- the Solenoid big post battery side to positve on pack -- on this same big post I have the red wire that comes from the run/tow switch (I think that's what that wire is) -- on the two small terminals I have on one the red/yellow wire from the run/tow and on the other I have a red coming from the same wire protector as the wires from the run/tow swithch (have no idea where that wire goes, it was on the original solenoid)

I can not answer this, my only experience is with my Club Car. So the wire colors are probably different. Hopefully someone with specific Yamaha experience will chime in on this. I'll look in the stickys and see if this is covered there, and link to it if I find it.

Originally Posted by BamaAF

with cable plugged into controller from laptop, LED light comes on and blinks 3 times, pauses and then 3 times, and continues pausing and 3 blinks - not sure what this means

This is a code signifying what type of motor the Alltrax is programmed for. Referred to as "field map".

Here is an instruction manual from Alltrax. https://alltraxinc.com/wp-content/up...t-Manual-1.pdf
It goes into detail about terms and other good information.

[BBBHC]

Originally Posted by BamaAF

Update - now when I put a block on accelerator, put in run mode, and turn on key, the controller surges on and off (audible) and the light flashesthis is normal when the Alltrax powers up, but could not get into tool kit with laptop while key was on, it said not accessible - I could access tool kit when I turned key off

Well that's interesting. It should be accessible either way. Here might be the reason why...

Looking at your pictures, of your solenoid. I don't see the diodes. I would not try to power the cart on until you confirm with Alltrax if they are needed on a Yamaha. It is my understanding, regardless to brand of cart, that there should be a regen and a suppression diode.
However, I only know this for sure, to be true for club car and I believe ezgo. I don't see why it would be different for Yamaha though.

Here is a link which describes some of the confusion.
http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...th-diodes.html

[BBBHC]

Originally Posted by BamaAF

Just want to verify - on my solenoid, I only have 5 wires attached -- the solenoid big post to controller B+ -- the Solenoid big post battery side to positve on pack -- on this same big post I have the red wire that comes from the run/tow switch (I think that's what that wire is) -- on the two small terminals I have on one the red/yellow wire from the run/tow and on the other I have a red coming from the same wire protector as the wires from the run/tow swithch (have no idea where that wire goes, it was on the original solenoid)

Maybe the folks from this thread, http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...t=g29+solenoid, will chime in and be able to help with the wires to solenoid, if not the whole install.

If not, maybe you can try sending them a private message. I can't remember if there is a specific number of days before you can use private messaging. I'll try to send you a test private message, then you will know.

Sorry I was not able to get back to you last night...life got in the way.

[BamaAF]

Thanks all - Will at Alltrax said it appeared to be a bad controller because it should not give me a "no reply" or no access to the tool kit with the key on -- Don, at Plowmans Carts is sending out a new controller and this one will go back to Alltrax

[BamaAF]

Turned out to be two bad controllers in a row - first one would not power up correctly and the next one would not recognize foot switch, even though we had full pack power to the foot switch wire in the 26 pin connector. Third one is a charm and car is functional - now to contact Plowmans to ensure it is set up correctly for motor that came with riot kit and to get a quick tutorial on changing settings. Both Plowmans and All Trax have been great to deal with and they spent a lot of time on phone helping me troubleshoot and ultimately determine faulty controllers and got me a 3rd one quickly.