1975 clubcar issue

[pdqrenovations]

Hello im new to site i have a 1975 clubcar with 5 solonoids.I have checked that all wiring is correct.When i push pedal I hear all solonoids clicking but no movement.If I jump wire from big post to small post on first solonoid I get only high speed in forward and slow in reverse so I no the motor is good.If anyone could send me in the right direction that would be appreciated.

[shadowman]

what solenoid are you jumping? the furthest left one ( drivers side ) thats the master......the other 4 are speeds.........anyways even clicking solenoids can be bad but start with master 1st.....jack rear up and use your jumper on both large post not large to small but large to large.......turn key on put in gear and press pedal slowly if cart runs than you have a bad solenoid or the microswitch that activates it is bad.......get that squared away 1st...........once it will run leave it jacked up and slowly press pedal and watch wheels at 2nd solenoid click wheels should start slowly start turning and as each solenoid clicks wheels should turn faster......if you get to a spot where wheels don,t respond problem will either be that solenoid or microswitch.......a 1975 have you thought about just changing all 5 solenoids and all 5 microswitches? switches are in silver box on frame rail front drivers side...........................................

[pdqrenovations]

Thanks for info i will try that.I may be wrong on the year having a hard time narrowing it down.The tag is gone,and when i go through all wiring diagrams I dont see one with 5 solonoids like mine.I do know its before 1976 it has 3 pedals.

[shadowman]

Originally Posted by pdqrenovations

Thanks for info i will try that.I may be wrong on the year having a hard time narrowing it down.The tag is gone,and when i go through all wiring diagrams I dont see one with 5 solonoids like mine.I do know its before 1976 it has 3 pedals.

3 pedals its a club car caraoche, nice old cart..................................

[pdqrenovations]

I tried to post a pic of cart but it ended up in my profile if that would help determine year now that I know its a caraoche.

[pdqrenovations]

Originally Posted by shadowman

what solenoid are you jumping? the furthest left one ( drivers side ) thats the master......the other 4 are speeds.........anyways even clicking solenoids can be bad but start with master 1st.....jack rear up and use your jumper on both large post not large to small but large to large.......turn key on put in gear and press pedal slowly if cart runs than you have a bad solenoid or the microswitch that activates it is bad.......get that squared away 1st...........once it will run leave it jacked up and slowly press pedal and watch wheels at 2nd solenoid click wheels should start slowly start turning and as each solenoid clicks wheels should turn faster......if you get to a spot where wheels don,t respond problem will either be that solenoid or microswitch.......a 1975 have you thought about just changing all 5 solenoids and all 5 microswitches? switches are in silver box on frame rail front drivers side...........................................

when i put jumper wire from large to large post on master solonoid and hit gas i get full throttle forward and slow in reverse.

[shadowman]

Originally Posted by pdqrenovations

when i put jumper wire from large to large post on master solonoid and hit gas i get full throttle forward and slow in reverse.

ok so you have a few bad solenoids.....the master and if i had to guess your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd speeds.....if i were you i would just replace all 5 and be done with it save the 2 good ones you have for spares...............if not you,ll need to change 4 of them from the left working right thjen you,ll have all your speeds......................................

[pdqrenovations]

Thanks thats what i will do.I was looking on line and I noticed a wide range in price,what is a average price for a decent solonoid?

[shadowman]

its been a while since i have bought any as i keep a load of them for stock but a good golfcart 36 volt solenoid maybe 20.00 to 25.00 each..............just be sure you get 36 volt cart solenoids................................