99TXT no reverse

toslc · 07-31-2014, 05:57 AM

I switched S1 and S2 on the motor and the cart goes in reverse. Not sure if it is the alignment or not, but I had a contact (copper bolt) go bad earlier this year . . . I think it was due to me hauling a BUNCH of rocks and it over heated . . . . so I'm just going to order a new HD F/R switch and be done with it.

But it does leave me wondering why you couldn't replace the switch with a couple of HD solenoids? Or maybe someone has tried it and I just haven't come across the post yet?

yurtle · 07-31-2014, 06:19 AM

As JohnnyB said, it's nearly 100% possible that if a motor runs in one direction, it will run in the other. The problem is nearly 100% in the electrical portion.

kgsc · 07-31-2014, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by toslc

I switched S1 and S2 on the motor and the cart goes in reverse. Not sure if it is the alignment or not, but I had a contact (copper bolt) go bad earlier this year . . . I think it was due to me hauling a BUNCH of rocks and it over heated . . . . so I'm just going to order a new HD F/R switch and be done with it.

But it does leave me wondering why you couldn't replace the switch with a couple of HD solenoids? Or maybe someone has tried it and I just haven't come across the post yet?

Yep, reversing contators

Bunch of threads here about those.

JohnnieB · 07-31-2014, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toslc

I switched S1 and S2 on the motor and the cart goes in reverse. Not sure if it is the alignment or not, but I had a contact (copper bolt) go bad earlier this year . . . I think it was due to me hauling a BUNCH of rocks and it over heated . . . . so I'm just going to order a new HD F/R switch and be done with it.

But it does leave me wondering why you couldn't replace the switch with a couple of HD solenoids? Or maybe someone has tried it and I just haven't come across the post yet?

If it got hot enough that one of the copper bolts need to be replaced, the board it is mounted in was probably damaged also.

Sounds like the cart gets a heavy workout occasionally.

Either replace the F/R switch with the HD assembly sold by Carts unlimited: http://www.cartsunlimited.net/F_R_Switch_Upgrades.html

Or the reversing contactor he sells: http://www.cartsunlimited.net/Reversing_Contactors.html

Sir Nuke · 07-31-2014, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by toslc

I switched S1 and S2 on the motor and the cart goes in reverse. Not sure if it is the alignment or not, but I had a contact (copper bolt) go bad earlier this year . . . I think it was due to me hauling a BUNCH of rocks and it over heated . . . . so I'm just going to order a new HD F/R switch and be done with it.

But it does leave me wondering why you couldn't replace the switch with a couple of HD solenoids? Or maybe someone has tried it and I just haven't come across the post yet?

YES they have.....they are called "Reversing Contactors" and in fact, if you want to pursue that avenue, ScottyB has a kit for that as well.

JohnnieB · 07-31-2014, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by crash test dummy

would a continuity test on f/r switch be faster than motor test ?

To insure there was no voltage between the contacts and/or parallel circuits, you'd have to remove at least three of the four high current cables.

You could also switch the stator cables at the F/R switch (B and D studs) instead of at the motor.

Which of the ways is faster depends on how accessible the motor or f/r assembly is.

toslc · 07-31-2014, 08:30 AM

JohnnieB - It wasn't that bad to swap the two cables on the motor, I even have the flip flop seat, and still swapped it, and put it back in 20 minutes . . . even with my kids "helping" me. :D

JohnnieB / Sir Nuke - Thanks for the heads up on the reversing contactors, I figured someone made one, just really didn't go looking much . . . because I didn't want to find anything better and have to make the decision to upgrade to a HD rotating switch for a lil $ or UPGRADE to a reversing contactor for more $$$$! LOL!!! It will prolly depend on how much my wife hates fighting the F/R lever, as to how much $$$ she will allocate.

Thanks again, this site in invaluable!

yurtle · 07-31-2014, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by toslc

Thanks again, this site in invaluable!

You don't know the expertise available here. And they ain't tryin' to sell you stuff, like other forums (BU). The high dollar stuff that is recommended is worth every penny.

toslc · 07-31-2014, 02:52 PM

ScottyB, order for a reversing contactor has been placed.

scottyb · 07-31-2014, 02:55 PM

It's a sweet little upgrade. You will like it every time you get in it and drive

07-31-2014, 05:57 AM	#11
toslc Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 23	Re: 99TXT no reverse I switched S1 and S2 on the motor and the cart goes in reverse. Not sure if it is the alignment or not, but I had a contact (copper bolt) go bad earlier this year . . . I think it was due to me hauling a BUNCH of rocks and it over heated . . . . so I'm just going to order a new HD F/R switch and be done with it. But it does leave me wondering why you couldn't replace the switch with a couple of HD solenoids? Or maybe someone has tried it and I just haven't come across the post yet?

07-31-2014, 06:19 AM	#12
yurtle Gone Mad Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 8,988	Re: 99TXT no reverse As JohnnyB said, it's nearly 100% possible that if a motor runs in one direction, it will run in the other. The problem is nearly 100% in the electrical portion.

07-31-2014, 08:30 AM	#17
toslc Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 23	Re: 99TXT no reverse JohnnieB - It wasn't that bad to swap the two cables on the motor, I even have the flip flop seat, and still swapped it, and put it back in 20 minutes . . . even with my kids "helping" me. :D JohnnieB / Sir Nuke - Thanks for the heads up on the reversing contactors, I figured someone made one, just really didn't go looking much . . . because I didn't want to find anything better and have to make the decision to upgrade to a HD rotating switch for a lil $ or UPGRADE to a reversing contactor for more $$$$! LOL!!! It will prolly depend on how much my wife hates fighting the F/R lever, as to how much $$$ she will allocate. Thanks again, this site in invaluable!

07-31-2014, 02:52 PM	#19
toslc Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 23	Re: 99TXT no reverse ScottyB, order for a reversing contactor has been placed.

07-31-2014, 02:55 PM	#20
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: 99TXT no reverse It's a sweet little upgrade. You will like it every time you get in it and drive

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