I think my controller is shot

scottyb · 09-02-2012, 06:58 PM

Your motor will not have L terminals, ignore that.

Ky81538 · 09-03-2012, 08:39 PM

Thanks for everyone's help.
I applied 12 V to the motor and the rear wheels spin normally.

Everything else has checked out as good.
Now I need to buy a new controller. I am leaning towards going with a stock controller, as I am not planning to do more than just tooling around the campgrounds and a few gentle trails. We do, however have a rear seat, so we can have four people at times. Will the stock controller suffice, or is there a real benefit to going with a 400 amp controller?

JohnnieB · 09-04-2012, 06:58 AM

First, let's put it into the proper prospective. A golf cart is designed to carry two golfers and two sets of golf clubs for 18 holes (5-6 Miles) over groomed trails and to a large degree, they consist of the least expensive components that will survive the warranty period. Stock batteries and stock motors are usually high quality, but everything in between those two exceptions needs to be upgraded, just to play golf.

The stock controller that is now a boat anchor, was probably 275A and if you drive with a gentle foot, a re-manufactured Curtis 1206 with a 300A or 350A rating might serve you well. Or a programmable 400A aftermarket can be turned down to fit your driving needs.

The 13 year old 6Ga cables most likely need to be replaced with 4ga or heavier cables with sealed lugs.

The stock F/R switch might be okay with just a new cam, if the stationary contacts aren't chewed up too badly.

Hope this helps.

Ky81538 · 09-19-2012, 04:49 PM

Kudos go out to ScottyB at Carts Unlimited.
My cart is now running. I ordered package 101B from ScottyB at carts unlimited. Alltrax 400A controller, HD solenoid, and the HD FNR cam. I know I need to get the 4G wiring, and will probably be calling on ScottyB sometime next year for that. He provided excellent documentation and responded quickly when I had a question. The parts were packed good and the shipping was prompt.
Thanks again to ScottyB, JohnnieB, and others on the forum.
My wife is a happy camper again. LOL

09-02-2012, 06:58 PM	#11
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: I think my controller is shot Your motor will not have L terminals, ignore that.

09-03-2012, 08:39 PM	#12
Ky81538 Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 41	Re: I think my controller is shot Thanks for everyone's help. I applied 12 V to the motor and the rear wheels spin normally. Everything else has checked out as good. Now I need to buy a new controller. I am leaning towards going with a stock controller, as I am not planning to do more than just tooling around the campgrounds and a few gentle trails. We do, however have a rear seat, so we can have four people at times. Will the stock controller suffice, or is there a real benefit to going with a 400 amp controller?

09-04-2012, 06:58 AM	#13
JohnnieB Techno-Nerd Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Virginia Posts: 19,654	Re: I think my controller is shot First, let's put it into the proper prospective. A golf cart is designed to carry two golfers and two sets of golf clubs for 18 holes (5-6 Miles) over groomed trails and to a large degree, they consist of the least expensive components that will survive the warranty period. Stock batteries and stock motors are usually high quality, but everything in between those two exceptions needs to be upgraded, just to play golf. The stock controller that is now a boat anchor, was probably 275A and if you drive with a gentle foot, a re-manufactured Curtis 1206 with a 300A or 350A rating might serve you well. Or a programmable 400A aftermarket can be turned down to fit your driving needs. The 13 year old 6Ga cables most likely need to be replaced with 4ga or heavier cables with sealed lugs. The stock F/R switch might be okay with just a new cam, if the stationary contacts aren't chewed up too badly. Hope this helps.

09-19-2012, 04:49 PM	#14
Ky81538 Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 41	Re: I think my controller is shot Kudos go out to ScottyB at Carts Unlimited. My cart is now running. I ordered package 101B from ScottyB at carts unlimited. Alltrax 400A controller, HD solenoid, and the HD FNR cam. I know I need to get the 4G wiring, and will probably be calling on ScottyB sometime next year for that. He provided excellent documentation and responded quickly when I had a question. The parts were packed good and the shipping was prompt. Thanks again to ScottyB, JohnnieB, and others on the forum. My wife is a happy camper again. LOL

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