36 volt club car

[David White]

I have to occasionally tap my solenoid to get my cart to move.
the solenoid is new, the batteries are fine, not sure why it intermittently does this but I do not think it is sticking. I think there is another issue.

Any suggestions?

[tag50]

Might this apply?

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...-solenoid.html


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[David White]

My solenoid does not have side posts. It has two large posts and two small posts all on top of it.

[scottyb]

I hope I'm not overstating the obvious but, if you hit the solenoid and it engages you know 2 things.
1.The activation circuit is working.
2. The plunger is sticking

Check the voltage on the activation circuit. If it is up to the solenoid rated voltage put the hammer away and swap in a new better solenoid.

[David White]

this is my second brand new solenoid. they both have done this.
I am at a loss because it makes no sense. why would two brand new solenoids stick??

[Golferdave]

Check the wiring on both the+ & - wires
Wiggle connectors, crimps
Any splices
Find/Follow the small+ wire from start ...thru the key.... to solenoid
- wire also
Sounds like a weak/loose intermittent connection somewhere

[Kashmir]

What kind of solenoid?
Cheap ebay purchase?

Cheap isn't the way to go when you are working on the "heart" of your cart...

[johnbumpus]

Be careful of solenoids made in China, sold by Amazon. They look the same as American Made. But, the plunger that makes contact with the large terminals will not carry the amps need for continious operation. Needs to be beefed up with heavier gauge copper.

::thum bdown:

[johnbumpus]

Just replaced the motor on my 86 1/2 Club Car. The motor was getting hot when running a short distance. Still have the bounce though.