Series Cart not moving

chriskent85 · 06-01-2015, 07:46 AM

Just picket up a series TXT and its been upgraded to 48v, the solenoid clickes but cart doesnt move, Does this sound like the controller, and how can i test to see if it is the controller.

scottyb · 06-01-2015, 07:51 AM

In a series cart this can be a controller failing to pass amperage or it can be a loss of continuity in the F&R switch or one of the 26 hi-amp cable ends

CHECKING CONTROLLER INPUT
Connect (-) probe to B- terminal. Connect (+) probe to B+ terminal.
The reading should indicate approx. 0 volts with the resistor REMOVED and the pedal not pressed in the last 15-30 minutes.
Slowly depress accelerator pedal until the solenoid engages.
The reading should show the battery pack voltage. If the voltage is at or near battery voltage, the cart is in forward gear, and the motor is not turning, then the problem lies in the forward/reverse switch, the high amperage wiring, the speed controller, or the motor.
If the voltage is not at or near battery voltage, replace the controller.

CHECKING CONTROLLER OUTPUT Connect (-) probe to controller M- and (+) lead to controller B-
With the key on and the cart in forward gear, press the pedal just far enough to hear the solenoid engage. You should read pack voltage between and M- and B-. Now continue to press the pedal down and watch the meter. The reading should gradually decrease to near 0 volts. If the input test was good and the ITS readings are correct and this test does not perform as described above then the controller has failed.

yurtle · 06-01-2015, 07:54 AM

What controller does it have? Did it ever work? Could be a simple wiring problem, from the previous owner, or he could have fried the controller.

Oops, see above. We answered about the same time.

chriskent85 · 06-01-2015, 08:11 AM

the guy said last time it stopped working it was the solenoid, that is still working, if it was the F&W switch would the solenoid me clicking?

The controller has no markings on it beside the beats audio sticker on it (well its close to that logo) , it might have someting under it or on the back.

scottyb · 06-01-2015, 08:14 AM

The F&R high side has nothing to do with the solenoid. Check the controller output. If it's putting out then you have narrowed the possibilities. The controller info is on the down end.

chriskent85 · 06-01-2015, 08:17 AM

what wires should i check on the controller?

scottyb · 06-01-2015, 08:22 AM

see post 2

chriskent85 · 06-01-2015, 08:40 AM

sorry i didnt see the blue. lol

chriskent85 · 06-01-2015, 09:08 AM

So I checked the controller output at M- and B- and when in forward solenoid clicks and not voltage is showed all the way thru petal press.

scottyb · 06-01-2015, 09:13 AM

Check the input, post 2

06-01-2015, 07:46 AM	#1
chriskent85 Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 706	Series Cart not moving Just picket up a series TXT and its been upgraded to 48v, the solenoid clickes but cart doesnt move, Does this sound like the controller, and how can i test to see if it is the controller.
chriskent85 Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 706

06-01-2015, 07:51 AM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,408	Re: Series Cart not moving In a series cart this can be a controller failing to pass amperage or it can be a loss of continuity in the F&R switch or one of the 26 hi-amp cable ends CHECKING CONTROLLER INPUT Connect (-) probe to B- terminal. Connect (+) probe to B+ terminal. The reading should indicate approx. 0 volts with the resistor REMOVED and the pedal not pressed in the last 15-30 minutes. Slowly depress accelerator pedal until the solenoid engages. The reading should show the battery pack voltage. If the voltage is at or near battery voltage, the cart is in forward gear, and the motor is not turning, then the problem lies in the forward/reverse switch, the high amperage wiring, the speed controller, or the motor. If the voltage is not at or near battery voltage, replace the controller. CHECKING CONTROLLER OUTPUT Connect (-) probe to controller M- and (+) lead to controller B- With the key on and the cart in forward gear, press the pedal just far enough to hear the solenoid engage. You should read pack voltage between and M- and B-. Now continue to press the pedal down and watch the meter. The reading should gradually decrease to near 0 volts. If the input test was good and the ITS readings are correct and this test does not perform as described above then the controller has failed.

06-01-2015, 07:54 AM	#3
yurtle Gone Mad Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 8,988	Re: Series Cart not moving What controller does it have? Did it ever work? Could be a simple wiring problem, from the previous owner, or he could have fried the controller. Oops, see above. We answered about the same time.

06-01-2015, 08:11 AM	#4
chriskent85 Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 706	Re: Series Cart not moving the guy said last time it stopped working it was the solenoid, that is still working, if it was the F&W switch would the solenoid me clicking? The controller has no markings on it beside the beats audio sticker on it (well its close to that logo) , it might have someting under it or on the back.
chriskent85 Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 706

06-01-2015, 08:14 AM	#5
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,408	Re: Series Cart not moving The F&R high side has nothing to do with the solenoid. Check the controller output. If it's putting out then you have narrowed the possibilities. The controller info is on the down end.

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06-01-2015, 08:17 AM	#6
chriskent85 Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 706	Re: Series Cart not moving what wires should i check on the controller?
chriskent85 Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 706

06-01-2015, 08:22 AM	#7
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,408	Re: Series Cart not moving see post 2

06-01-2015, 08:40 AM	#8
chriskent85 Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 706	Re: Series Cart not moving sorry i didnt see the blue. lol
chriskent85 Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 706

06-01-2015, 09:08 AM	#9
chriskent85 Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 706	Re: Series Cart not moving So I checked the controller output at M- and B- and when in forward solenoid clicks and not voltage is showed all the way thru petal press.
chriskent85 Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 706

06-01-2015, 09:13 AM	#10
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,408	Re: Series Cart not moving Check the input, post 2

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