solenoid ?

[tdog69]

hi it's been a while but the snow is melting in michigan so i put the ski doo's away and got the club car out ran fine for about 5 min parked in front of shop hit pedal to move (oh ya it's a gas carry- all 90 something i think ) nothing solenoid tested bad had one here off a ford put it on .noe i have no hot off trigger to solenoid . wondering if you guys know anything about these micro switches . it runs fine if i hot wire the solenoid i was also told to check the key am having a hard time finding diagram due to i have no idea what year it is but that was a hole nother thread . thanks for any input .

[scottyb]

tdog, The serial # on a Carryall is the same as a Club Car. The first 2 digits after the letter(s) is the year. ie: FG 9043.... is a 1990..... The automotive solenoid may not work for long as they are momentary switches and the GC uses an extended time contact. There is a micro or two in the little black box at the end of the gas peddle rod. check that they are working .....One works on pos and the other on neg current... both need to be operating ....they are simple on/off switches.

[sundownshifter]

WELCOME!

[dock98]

welcome to BGW forums

[tdog69]

i found the little switches by the gas pedal but can not find any power comming in at all ?#! found a 91 diagram but that diagram does not have my switch on it (by the pedal) so am looking for a diagram for a 92 up club cas gas carry all .went out put the oem solenoid in it took right off once now nothing i think i need a new one !!!!

[crash12888]

push the pedal and tap on the solenoid, you might need a new one or you might have a loose connection leading up to it.

Also, put the rear wheels up on jackstands when checking it.

[tdog69]

yes i have it on my lift thanks for that , i am sure that there is nothing loose i tore it all out looking for a split wire yesterday . am headed out to get a new solenoid this afternoon $35 seems cheap after scewing with the stupid cart this long over this . i am wondering if this will help cure my charging problem i was having last year. i will let you know thanks for the input!!!!!

[crash12888]

I don't think the solenoid will cure your charging problem. might need to pick up a voltage regulator while you are out if the battery has checked OK.

[tdog69]

have you heard voltage regulators go bad ? i still can't charge this batt up in use ?#!. do you know how to test one ?

[crash12888]

Start by taking a voltage reading of the battery with nothing on.
Start the cart (on stands) and run up to governed speed, Check voltage again, it should increase, if not replace V/R.