92 marathon wont go - controller?

[yurtle]

Originally Posted by scottyb

Go here for a complete selection of speed controller packages. Controller and solenoid must be a matched pair for proper operation ... Use pkg #404 for the best bang for your buck and usable with aftermarket motors, rear seats, big tires, ets.

Go Here > http://www.cartsunlimited.net/Custom_Options.html

I thought direct links had been banned (a mistake in my opinion).

[scalpem15]

Thank you guys! You know I wondered about that yurtle.... Removed and cleaned the FNR switch last night and it is functioning properly and looked good.

I think it's safe to say the controller has failed.
Scottyb thanks for the link - Would the 404b package be a good fit if I'm planning to upgrade to 48v Down the road? Would that allow me to run 36v now and avoid having to upgrade the solenoid when I make the jump to 48v?

[scalpem15]

Also would both the controller and the solenoid in that package drop right into my 1992 ezgo marathon or would it require to mods to make them fit?

[scottyb]

Yes - the control and solenoid in pkg 404B are 36 and 48v compatible. and yes, the controller is a direct replacement part (available in 500 or 700 amps). The solenoid bolts up with a slight hole space adjustment we can do for you before shipping
Go here for info on the 700a #444 > http://www.cartsunlimited.net/Custom_Options.html

[scalpem15]

Thanks - I think 500a will be more than enough �� I assume these are new parts, correct?
How's the quality of the FSIP controllers as compared to alltrax, Curtis, etc? What kind of warranty comes with?

[scottyb]

Yes, we sell only new parts.
FSIP is the only authorized manufacture of GE speed controllers. This model is made in the USA and carries a 1 year manufacture warranty. For faster response email me at scottyb@cartsunlimited.net

[scalpem15]

Originally Posted by scottyb

Yes, we sell only new parts.
FSIP is the only authorized manufacture of GE speed controllers. This model is made in the USA and carries a 1 year manufacture warranty. For faster response email me at scottyb@cartsunlimited.net

Email sent - thanks again!

[scalpem15]

Ok here's an update and request for further assistance...
After controller failed the output test, pulled the trigger on package 404B from scottyb - 500a FSIP controller and SD solenoid. So I got the controller and solenoid in the cart last night and it came to life... Somewhat....

I have two issues going on now:

1) i have no reverse. I get nothing when I hit the pedal, just a click from the solenoid. I'll add thAt I simply bolted together the two ends of A2 that were attached to the old controller - would that have anything to do with this issue?

2) forward works (the torque is unbelievable!!!) but once I get the pedal depressed more than halfway or 2/3 to the floor it shuts off and I lose all power. I can let off the pedal and hit it again and I will regain power but once I push it past a point it will shut off again. I will add that the cart did this same thing several weeks back and it eventually went away.... Until it just stopped going altogether one day as I backed it out of the garage, which is what lead me to where we are now. I didn't run it much last night but it seemed as if I pressed the accelerator slowly it may let me get it to the floor without shutting off (it did this when it happened before). I'll add that when I tested the pot box before, it ranged from zero ohms to 6500-6600 ohms when pedal fully depressed, gradual climb.

Any thoughts on solutions to these issues?

[scottyb]

Sounds like 2 issues. Bad F&R switch contact and over range potentiometer.
Dial the pot back to 5500 max. that should fix your cut off problem.
swap the F&R cables at 9 and 3 oclock, if that makes you have reverse and no forward the switch contact or one of those cables is bad.

[scalpem15]

Thanks scottyb. How do I dial the pot back?