01-25-2011, 11:44 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
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cold weather quandry
97' gas ezgo. While pulling my Gkids on there sleds for about a 1/2 hr.(20ish degrees) the kart suddenly died with no response from the peddle at all.
In about a 1/2 hr. it started back up only to take another coffee break after 2-3 min. That scenario repeated itself several times. The driveway had approx. 1.5" of snow, the yard about 4". I suspect that could have some bearing on the issue. ????????????? |
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01-26-2011, 12:36 AM | #2 |
Gone Wild
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Re: cold weather quandry
Gotta be something wet.... ignition maybe? Spray everything with WD-40, the spark plug wires, coil, etc. Let it dry out & go try it again.
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01-26-2011, 10:27 AM | #3 |
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Re: cold weather quandry
Thanx Dude. Can I call you dude? Could be as simple as that. I'll give it a try Thanx again.
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01-26-2011, 11:31 AM | #4 |
Gone Wild
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Re: cold weather quandry
If the peddle isnt causing any response at all I would start with the micro switch that the gas pedal triggers to throw everything in motion.
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01-26-2011, 02:22 PM | #5 |
Getting Wild
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Re: cold weather quandry
Yeah, the micro switch is a likely scenario. It won't be a bearing.
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01-26-2011, 04:20 PM | #6 |
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Re: cold weather quandry
bredboy, I have had the same problem before, and couldn't find anything. Let me know what you come up with!
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01-28-2011, 05:57 PM | #7 |
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Re: cold weather quandry
Thanx to all of you guys who have jumped on this problem.
I brought Herbie in to the garage to dry out for a couple days and do a systems check. He woke up just fine and purred like a kitten. The plate that covers the micro switch is rivited so access could be difficult. The switch seems to click with the pedal , for what it's worth. So 98 EZGO , I wish I had more to tell you. I'll log in after the grand kids come again. Thanx. SIDE NOTE: My 97 EZGO is one of the best investments I ever made for my family. My 3 grand daughters and some kids I mentor have learn to drive in it. It's a great confidence booster. I,ve hauled dirt, stalled cars, tools, trailers loaded with trees, seniors- pop- food-trash & medical supplies @ church picnics, parade floats, I could go on. |
01-30-2011, 02:44 PM | #8 |
I Refuse To Get Stuck!!!
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Re: cold weather quandry
Had the same problem on my Marathon when runnin in puddles out in the woods.Spray the Micro-Switch with WD-40,mine started right up after that.
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01-31-2011, 11:47 PM | #9 |
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Re: cold weather quandry
Thanx. I haven,t tried that yet but it makes sense to me. I had the same problem with my 94' ford van . The old plug wires would arch out til I would spray them . I changed wires...problem solved.
might also try to shield the cable opening at the micro switch box with some aluminum flashing material to keep the moiture out. Thanx. |
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