97 EZGO gas intermittent starting after stop

[nobuckbuild]

i know on one of my ezgos the connections on the coil need to check the wires sometimes i get corrosion and have to give them a wiggle and we get spark again

[josephBus1]

Thank you, nobuckbuild... Yes, today I found:
In the spark test (see McDave71 msgs):
with Battery connected, key on, foot pedal pressed, starter/generator running, after ~5 attempts spark test I actually saw a spark!...
My thinking is, maybe I just need 2 new spark plugs !?...
Trying that tomorrow...Thanks to all, JosephBus1

[josephBus1]

Thanks all for your help...New Spark Plugs did not produce spark, so I'm back to the Ignition coil ( earlier msg was that did not get an impedance reading for the secondary coil )...EZGO says the coil costs is ~ $128 + Tx + Shipping...Does anybody have a better price, or is that about the going rate for a 97 gas TXT medalist EZGO coil?...Thanks again, Joseph

[rvkersh]

You might find a better price after market ,but I have found they don't normally last as long as oem parts, your car, it's up to you what your willing to spend.

[josephBus1]

Thanks RvKersh,
I just ran into "AW" smith, www.GolfCartRentals.com, price coil + Ship $72, if I buy direct, instead of thru Amazon ( who takes 20% !!). AW will warranty the coil, accepts returns if doesn't solve problem...Joseph

[rvkersh]

Let us know how you make out.

[josephBus1]

Should receive coil soon...let you guys know next week...Thx again Joseph

[josephBus1]

Here's what I got ( + 2 months later! )...
Recall Starter/Generator (SG) brushes replaced...no spark...

IGN coil (IC) replaced... coil terminals not labelled but assumed same polarity as old...still no spark...

Batt terminals & wires on front panel ( ignitor ?) cleaned & tightened...

Batt Gnd (-) cable is a little frayed but still intact / small resistence to metal...

IC test: with key on, VOM terminals between BATT (+) & LHS IC input terminal , crank engine gives about 12V...

Does this just verify that wiring from BATT (+) to IC input is OK?...Anyway, the SG cranks but no go...
Appreciate Ideas or is this the time to punt?

[ttcfan4476]

Dont give up yet. It could be something simple or something hard but once you find the right thing that is wrong you will be glad you didnt give up.

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[josephBus1]

Thanks ttcfan4476, It's just that I'm out of suggestions on where to go from here...Looking for feedback on ANY CHECK you guys can think of...Thanks again, JosephBus1