89 marathon push gas nothing

JJButler · 05-20-2023, 12:00 AM

I was driving the cart and it just stopped . I had to tow it home ,and now when I push the gas pedal Nothing happens not even a solenoid click.I replaced the ignition switch it had continuity but was wore out.I removed all micro switches, gas pedal and fnr switch all had continuity. I took the muffler off and jumped the car at the solenoid and it started, but now it won't even start this way with muffler on. I am at a loss and need some help . If anyone has a manual and wiring diagram available would be much appreciated.

cart around · 05-20-2023, 03:32 AM

Try checking the fuse.

Dabble Inn · 05-20-2023, 10:11 AM

Also, testing the microswitches by continuity isn't a good test. They can lose volts/amps with a bad internal connection, I fought one a while back. I found it was getting battery voltage (12.4) IN but only putting out 3.3, not enough to activate the solenoid...

It's kinda like testing a higher amp big gauge starter wire by continuity, it only takes just one little strand to show continuity....

In your case jumping to the solenoid bypasses the circuit so it wouldn't matter having a bad microswitch, just sayin' about your testing method

cart around · 05-20-2023, 10:35 AM

Post number 25 has a link to the manual. https://buggiesgonewild.com/showthre...=105501&page=3

JJButler · 05-20-2023, 11:46 PM

Thank you for the help, still working on this .I took the red battery cable off really corroded,I rewired about every wire on this .I will pick up new battery cables tomorrow. Still didn't get it to hit a lick.I jumped the 2 big solenoid nuts the motor spins but won't start.The cart won't push easy either ... seems it is stuck in gear .

JJButler · 05-20-2023, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cart around

Try checking the fuse.

Fuse was good, I rewired about every wire today and added a new fuse holder in line .I hate that cylinder tube holder..

dhanks89 · 05-30-2023, 09:58 AM

any luck on this?? Ive got a 96 TXT - no crank - even jumping the solenoid - did get it to turn over once after i installed the new battery but now nothing, the solenoid wont even jump -- curious if you had found your issue @jjbutler

JJButler · 05-30-2023, 07:29 PM

Ignition coil was grounding out on the bracket,and blowing fuses also fnr switch was grounding out on top mounting bolts .I moved the coil and adjusted the switch .I also rewired everything ,lol .The cart Runs like a champ now.

Dabble Inn · 05-31-2023, 07:56 AM

Glad you got it running and Thanks for the follow up

JJButler · 05-31-2023, 08:58 PM

Thanks enjoy this forum. I appreciate any help..

05-20-2023, 12:00 AM	#1
JJButler Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2023 Location: Missouri Posts: 65	89 marathon push gas nothing I was driving the cart and it just stopped . I had to tow it home ,and now when I push the gas pedal Nothing happens not even a solenoid click.I replaced the ignition switch it had continuity but was wore out.I removed all micro switches, gas pedal and fnr switch all had continuity. I took the muffler off and jumped the car at the solenoid and it started, but now it won't even start this way with muffler on. I am at a loss and need some help . If anyone has a manual and wiring diagram available would be much appreciated.

05-20-2023, 03:32 AM	#2
cart around Test before replacing Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ohio side of the Pennsylvania border. Posts: 3,496	Re: 89 marathon push gas nothing Try checking the fuse.

05-20-2023, 10:11 AM	#3
Dabble Inn Nincompoop Club Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,178	Re: 89 marathon push gas nothing Also, testing the microswitches by continuity isn't a good test. They can lose volts/amps with a bad internal connection, I fought one a while back. I found it was getting battery voltage (12.4) IN but only putting out 3.3, not enough to activate the solenoid... It's kinda like testing a higher amp big gauge starter wire by continuity, it only takes just one little strand to show continuity.... In your case jumping to the solenoid bypasses the circuit so it wouldn't matter having a bad microswitch, just sayin' about your testing method

05-20-2023, 10:35 AM	#4
cart around Test before replacing Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ohio side of the Pennsylvania border. Posts: 3,496	Re: 89 marathon push gas nothing Post number 25 has a link to the manual. https://buggiesgonewild.com/showthre...=105501&page=3

05-20-2023, 11:46 PM	#5
JJButler Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2023 Location: Missouri Posts: 65	Re: 89 marathon push gas nothing Thank you for the help, still working on this .I took the red battery cable off really corroded,I rewired about every wire on this .I will pick up new battery cables tomorrow. Still didn't get it to hit a lick.I jumped the 2 big solenoid nuts the motor spins but won't start.The cart won't push easy either ... seems it is stuck in gear .

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05-30-2023, 09:58 AM	#7
dhanks89 Getting Wild Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Forney TX Posts: 96	Re: 89 marathon push gas nothing any luck on this?? Ive got a 96 TXT - no crank - even jumping the solenoid - did get it to turn over once after i installed the new battery but now nothing, the solenoid wont even jump -- curious if you had found your issue @jjbutler

05-30-2023, 07:29 PM	#8
JJButler Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2023 Location: Missouri Posts: 65	Re: 89 marathon push gas nothing Ignition coil was grounding out on the bracket,and blowing fuses also fnr switch was grounding out on top mounting bolts .I moved the coil and adjusted the switch .I also rewired everything ,lol .The cart Runs like a champ now.

05-31-2023, 07:56 AM	#9
Dabble Inn Nincompoop Club Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,178	Re: 89 marathon push gas nothing Glad you got it running and Thanks for the follow up

05-31-2023, 08:58 PM	#10
JJButler Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2023 Location: Missouri Posts: 65	Re: 89 marathon push gas nothing Thanks enjoy this forum. I appreciate any help..

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