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Old 09-11-2016, 03:00 PM   #1
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Default Ezgo series wound clicks but won't GO

Back story... Bought this cart about 5 years ago to scoot around the hunting lease. Lifted it, put some lights on it for night driving, and haven't really touched it other than that. A year ago I replaced the batteries and since then it's been a little funny. Occasionally I will smell an "electric burn smell" and I attributed that to slow driving and would let it cool down.

But here is where it gets bad... I left the cart out in the middle of West Texas in January. I was planning on going back for another hunt and taking it home but got sick and then very busy at work and wasn't able to drive out to pick it up until this past weekend. I bought a new charger for it (DPI) and it took it almost 18 hours to complete the charge. Just tried to give it a go around the block and I'm getting a click from the solenoid but no movement. Beep works in reverse, all connections look "ok"... Unplugged and replugged a few times to make sure they were all clean.

But I need to know where to start troubleshooting! The cart was full of rats when I got to it. No wires appear to be chewed, but I don't even know where to start on it... I've read through some past threads with troubleshooting, but I don't quite grasp the lingo on where to put the voltmeter etc to see where I might be losing power and I obviously don't want to go replacing things that don't need replacement because money is very tight around this house!

Thanks in advance for the help!

Jordan
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Old 09-11-2016, 03:13 PM   #2
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Default Re: Ezgo series wound clicks but won't GO

the click is a good sign that your engaging the solenoid
the troubling shooting guide from scotty b is very informative

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EZGO Diagnostic testing for Ezgo Solid State speed Control Systems

Testing of the EZGO ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - SERIES & PDS (NON DCS)
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE BEFORE REMOVING CONTROLLER COVER. RE-CONNECT CABLE AFTER COVER IS REMOVED.
These test are to be conducted after making sure all wires and connections are clean and tight.
PLACE THE REAR OF THE CART SECURELY ON BLOCKS OR JACK STANDS FOR SAFETY
Connect (-) probe of meter on Battery Pack Negative (-) post.

(This probe will on the post for the rest of the testing procedures) Connect (+) probe to the Battery Pack Positive (+) battery post. (This reading is the Battery Voltage and the amount of POWER TO THE CONTROLLER -
NOW, Key switch ON, gear selector in FORWARD, Place the (+) probe on the battery side of the solenoid's large post (If the reading is below battery voltage, check all wiring and terminals).
Place the (+) probe to the controller side of the solenoid's large post. The reading should be 0.1 to 3 volts less than battery voltage. If the reading is more than 3 volts less the battery voltage, the resistor is faulty. If the voltage is the same as the battery voltage, replace the solenoid.

ITS - INDUCTIVE THROTTLE SENSOR

With the key switch ON - Forward direction selected - Push the Accelerator pedal just enough to activate the solenoid.
Install a "jumper wire" between the batteries BL+ post and the solenoid post with red wires attached.
AT THE SIX PIN CONNECTOR OF THE CONTROLLER
Place the (+) probe on the red wire terminal of the connector.
If battery voltage is not present, the red wire between the solenoid and the six pin connector is faulty.
Place the (+) probe on the black wire terminal of the connector.
The reading should be slightly above 14 volts but than 15 volts. If the voltage is not correct, the Throttle Sensor MAY be faulty.
Separate the 6 pin connector (only 4 are used) between the pedal box and the controller that's located on the passenger's side of the battery compartment.
If the voltage goes to 14 volts, the sensor is faulty.
If the voltage remains below 14 volts, the controller is faulty.
RECONNECT the 6 pin connector.
Place the (+) probe on the white wire terminal of the six pin connector.
Depress the pedal slowly. The reading should be 0.45 - 0.53 volts just as the micro-switch is activated.
Depress the pedal slowly to full throttle.
As you depress the peddle the reading should move smoothly to about 1.5 volts.
If the reading is incorrect, The Throttle Sensor is defective.
REMOVE THE JUMPER WIRE AND (-) PROBE
CHECKING CONTROLLER OUTPUT Connect (-) probe to M- terminal.
Connect (+) probe to B+ terminal.
The reading should indicate approx. 0 volts.
Slowly depress accelerator pedal.
The reading should show the voltage increasing to battery voltage when fully depressed. If the voltage is at or near battery voltage and the motor is not turning, then the problem lies in either the forward/reverse switch, the wiring, or the motor.
If the voltage increases by a few volts and then stops changing while the pedal is being depressed, remove the orange wire at the "Reverse Micro switch".
If the voltage is not at or near battery voltage, replace the controller.
If battery voltage is present, the problem lies in the reverse circuit.
Re-connect the orange wire.


MOTOR UNWANTED CONTINUITY TEST

The following tests can assist in troubleshooting.
Disconnect all wires to the motor and label them
Make sure none of the terminals are grounded to the motor or cart (F1 terminal to motor frame) You should have continuity present between F1 and F2 and A1 and A2 but NOT BETWEEN ANY A and ANY F Terminal.
If any of these test fail, the motor will not operate correctly.
if you have problem let us know where you are stuck
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Old 09-11-2016, 03:28 PM   #3
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Default Re: Ezgo series wound clicks but won't GO

I'll be working on it once the Cowboys game is over. I appreciate the fast response!

Since I'm getting a click when I press the pedal, that means my FR is working correctly right? And the Reed switch as well (actually I'm pretty sure this is bypassed)?

Essentially if I'm reading right, it's just working down the line from the pack to the motor with this tutorial.
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Old 09-11-2016, 03:46 PM   #4
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yes it is working down the line
no the click means your solenoid is engaging it sill may be bad
it has nothing to do with the f/t switch except the micro switches are working
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Old 09-11-2016, 03:59 PM   #5
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Default Re: Ezgo series wound clicks but won't GO

The smell is what caught my attention. Id say F/R switch is smoked- so common with what you are using it for. Simple check. Inspect the contact on the back side of the F/R switch at the 6 o clock position- that's the culprit. Look for broken or discolored terminal/wire
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Old 09-11-2016, 05:09 PM   #6
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Ok well I snuck out at half time and got my heart pumping! This isn't my multimeter, so I'm not sure if it's set up right... Picture below. But I put the negative on the negative battery contact and positive on the main positive and got a big nasty spark! Now I'm completely lost!

Sorry can't post a pic... Haven't been registered long enough. I have the red probe in DC. And the switch set to V with a line over 3 dots at 200. It is a gb instruments gdt11 multimeter.
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Old 09-11-2016, 05:12 PM   #7
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Default Re: Ezgo series wound clicks but won't GO

Ooops - you may have just smoked a meter Go here for the best 4min meter tutorial ever > http://www.cartsunlimited.net/troubleshooting-.html
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Old 09-11-2016, 05:19 PM   #8
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thanks for the link scotty
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Old 09-11-2016, 05:25 PM   #9
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Default Re: Ezgo series wound clicks but won't GO

Ok. Had the red wire set on resistance I guess... Whoops! But the multimeter is still working so that's a plus!

Pack voltage is 38.9
Positive side of solenoid is 38.9
Controller side of solenoid is 28.5v.

So according to the tutorial, the resistor is toast... But where is the resistor?
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Old 09-11-2016, 05:33 PM   #10
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connected to large studs of solenoid

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