TXT reverse works but no forward

[green okie]

I have a 1998 ezgo txt 36 volt series drive. It will go in reverse but will not go in forward.
The solenoid clicks and was replaced about 6 months ago, along with the diode and resistor. I also changed the accelerator micro switch and inductive throttle sensor about 6 months ago.
All battery connections are cleaned.
Everything is stock/factory. Pack voltage 36.5
Worked fine until a couple days ago.

Any ideas what the problem might be?
Obviously the forward reverse switch comes to mind.

[green okie]

Since both the forward and reverse switches are the same, I decided to reverse them.
In theory you would think now that they are reversed, I would have forward now and no reverse.
However, that is not the case. I still have reverse and no forward. So I think both switches are fine.
Solenoid clicks in both directions.
Volt meter registers pack charge on both switches.

I really don't know what else to try.
Anybody have any ideas? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[scottyb]

Swap the 2 big cables at 9 and 3 oclock. if the operation is the same but the shift handle is reversed the switch contacts are bad and it must be replaced.

[mutant]

if it is a bad f/r switch...do your self a favor and get a hd unit from scottyB at carts unlimited-i did and it is great... you will be a long time before needing one again...

[green okie]

First let me say, scottyb, you are *** good.
I reversed the cables at 9 and 3 oclock position, like you said, and now I have forward with the cart gear lever in reverse.
So 1 of the 2 switches need replaced. I'll replace both.
Thanks for help so much. I've been trying to figure this out for over a week.

[mgray70]

Originally Posted by green okie

First let me say, scottyb, you are *** good.
I reversed the cables at 9 and 3 oclock position, like you said, and now I have forward with the cart gear lever in reverse.
So 1 of the 2 switches need replaced. I'll replace both.
Thanks for help so much. I've been trying to figure this out for over a week.

I think you are confused, you need to change the whole forward and reverse assembly, not one of the two micro switches. They have nothing to do with the switching process.

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[scottyb]

The micro switch(ms) on the drivers side is triggered in F&R - so the same switch is triggering the solenoid in F&R = not a ms problem but a high amp contact problem.

[hummerguy]

Hello all, I have gotten a lot of good advise from this site, so thank you for all of the helpful tips. I am helping a buddy of mine who has had this 36V EZGO txt sitting in his yard for over a year.
I charge the batteries, I get 38.6V on the battery pack
I get voltage at the F&R switch, controller and motor. but no movement.
The solenoid starts to click when switching from F to R.
I test the motor by jumping S1 to A2, put 12V to A1 and S2. Nothing. I call another buddy who I know has a spare motor. Not new but it turns when tested.
I had an old F&R switch, I have disassembles the one on the cart and the spare that I had, Cleaned them up and tried both on the cart. Same result.
Get new motor installed, runs in Reverse, only clicking in Forward.
I reversed the wires on the F& R switch from the 9 and 3 positions.
F&R handle positioned in the F position, the **** thing spins in revers.
We just want o go forward!!! And eventually reverse. Please help !!!