1988-93 EZ-GO Marathon- won't start after rewiring

[broadcast9]

The cart stopped working altogether. After checking the connections, could get it to start again, but the accelerator switch would ark- likely around 2 or 3. Inspecting the cables, could tell some were burnt and failing. So I ordered 2 gauge cables to replace almost all of 6 gauge cables after reading on a forum about some people that did it. The previous owner had jacked it up and I assumed that the cables couldn't handle the addiitonal load. The only cables I didn't replace are those from the charger and from the key. The charger is working- and the batteries are fully charged. I also checked the wires from the key to the F-R switch.

Upon reconnecting everything, I cannot get it to start again. I checked all the connections, checked the wiring instructions in the parts manual and confirmed that the wiring matches. (The only difference is that the previous owner had the cable that goes from the 4th position on the accerator switch going to the 4th position on the motor instead of the resister assembly.

When i turn the key and hit the accelerator in F or R, nothing. The accelerator moves across the copper studs but nothing happens.

I haven't replaced the solenoid- but I ordered on with cables so I can replace it.

Thanks in advance for any direction you can give.

[binder49]

I'm guessing the wiper on the accelerator switch is likely fried. That could have been causing the arcing. The board and the wiper are still available. When I replaced it on a cart I had, I got new ones on ebay.