Stops running for no reason

[EZduzit101]

Went for a spin this afternoon, and after 15-20 minutes it fizzled out again. I've said in earlier posts that I didn't hear anything. Well, today while it was fizzled, when I pushed on the pedal to go, it did not go, but I did hear a click inside the Control box....and again, after a few seconds...it took off. Is it supposed to click or not click? and what is it that's clicking? Is it the solenoid inside the Control Box?
I've learned quite a bit from this Forum over the years. Sure do hope you guys can come up with the culprit. Thanks!

[scottyb]

Originally Posted by EZduzit101

Went for a spin this afternoon, and after 15-20 minutes it fizzled out again. I've said in earlier posts that I didn't hear anything. Well, today while it was fizzled, when I pushed on the pedal to go, it did not go, but I did hear a click inside the Control box....and again, after a few seconds...it took off. Is it supposed to click or not click? and what is it that's clicking? Is it the solenoid inside the Control Box?
I've learned quite a bit from this Forum over the years. Sure do hope you guys can come up with the culprit. Thanks!

Is that how this works? You drive around and tell us what it does and we tell you how to fix it?
There are so MANY possible scenarios that can cause intermittent failure that I would tire just listing them all.
I'm gonna guess you have not taken a meter to test anything when it doesn't work because you don't know what's under the controller cover. So 3 pages into this you have not done any diagnostics to try to help?
I think maybe you should call a local cart shop and see if they will come out for a small fee?

[subby44]

AMEN!!!!! maybe it is the contusion cam that is being held on by the finikee pin.. you know, the to the left of the hootagator...

[EZduzit101]

No! That's not how it works! That was not my intention. I was simply trying to report back some questions I had been asked. I live in a very small town, pop. 258. There is no one for miles that I could call, and if I did...do you really think they would come out for a SMALL fee? That's why I refer to this forum, for help. I haven't had any problems with this cart since I've owned it for 6 years.I don't just tear into things without a little more knowledge. I thought this might be a pretty common problem that could be pinpointed. I remain hopeful that I will get this resolved. Thanks.

[fishb8]

The clicking is normal. and yes it is the solenoid.
My guess is the controller is getting hot and shutting down. But that is simply a guess.

[EZduzit101]

Appreciate the reply....and thanks for answering my questions. This at least helps me narrow things down a bit. Thanks for taking an interest.

[subby44]

I understand what you are saying... the only thing scottyb meant was... you will never diagnose the problem until you start testing things to see where you might have a problem.. it is easier for him to help you by process of elimination... for NO fee at all... He has sugested many times and many ideas of what it can be. there just has not been any attempt to TEST anything...if you test the cart and get back to him with the results... he will be more than happy to move on to the next step to try and help you out.. good luck with the cart..

[scottyb]

Originally Posted by subby44

I understand what you are saying... the only thing scottyb meant was... you will never diagnose the problem until you start testing things to see where you might have a problem.. it is easier for him to help you by process of elimination... for NO fee at all... He has sugested many times and many ideas of what it can be. there just has not been any attempt to TEST anything...if you test the cart and get back to him with the results... he will be more than happy to move on to the next step to try and help you out.. good luck with the cart..

exactly, and no fish, it is not the controller going into thermal shutdown.

[fishb8]

Scotty, what are the symptoms of thermal shutdown? Not questioning what you said, I just want to know for me.

[DaveTM]

First thing you need to do is order one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Extech-MN35-Digital-Mini-MultiMeter/dp/B0012VWR20

http://www.amazon.com/Extech-MN35-Digital-Mini-MultiMeter/dp/B0012VWR20

so that you will have the right tool to DX problems with your electric cart. You can't diagnose your problems without knowing if "parts" is gettin power, 'n how much power "parts" is gettin, and if the parts is gettin the power all the time....'n stuff.

Buy one of these. They will help you in ways you never thought of.

Dave