1997 G16a won't turn off

Skydawg · 10-31-2018, 10:54 AM

Prior to the engine not turning off issue, occasionally when I would press the accelerator, the engine wouldn't start and solenoid would click. After a few tries it would fire up. Finally it got to where it wouldn't turn off. I pulled plug wire to turn off. Checked battery and it was almost dead. Recharged battery and now I get a strong arc when I try to reconnect the battery cables. Anyone have any suggestions?

LukeL · 10-31-2018, 10:55 AM

Microswitch triggered by the pedal is probably bad. I’d check that first. Next would be a welded solenoid.

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Skydawg · 10-31-2018, 11:07 AM

Would you happen to have the microswitch part number? Mine is worn off.

sformal · 10-31-2018, 11:43 AM

First, you can try for free to check the pedal switch before ordering a new one:

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/gas-y...ch-repair.html

Concerning the fact the engine does not stop even with the key off, I had the very same trouble. I do not really know how it was solved as I had to do the following at the same time:

new voltage regulator
new TCI

...and it solved the engine not stopping running.

This being said, I do not like much you have an arc when connecting back the battery!

sformal · 10-31-2018, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skydawg

Would you happen to have the microswitch part number? Mine is worn off.

You can check for your exact cart at:
https://www.shopyamaha.com/parts-cat...-motor-company

On G16-A, it should be JF7-82817-22-00 (±63.75$)

cgtech · 10-31-2018, 06:31 PM

Try unplugging the voltage regulator (finned aluminum box next to solenoid), I have seen a failed voltage regulator somehow keep the solenoid engaged.

Skydawg · 11-02-2018, 03:40 PM

Sorry for the delay and I really do appreciate everyones responses. Would all the situations y'all have mentioned possibly cause an arc when I try to attach the battery cables?

LukeL · 11-02-2018, 09:23 PM

For sure. Because the starter is trying to run immediately when you connect power.

Club Car DS driver’s club #59

Skydawg · 11-13-2018, 08:20 PM

The switch under the accelerator was the culprit. Thanks for the help.

LukeL · 11-13-2018, 08:49 PM

Exactly what I thought. Glad you got it.

Club Car DS driver’s club #59

10-31-2018, 10:54 AM	#1
Skydawg Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 4	1997 G16a won't turn off Prior to the engine not turning off issue, occasionally when I would press the accelerator, the engine wouldn't start and solenoid would click. After a few tries it would fire up. Finally it got to where it wouldn't turn off. I pulled plug wire to turn off. Checked battery and it was almost dead. Recharged battery and now I get a strong arc when I try to reconnect the battery cables. Anyone have any suggestions?
Skydawg Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 4

10-31-2018, 10:55 AM	#2
LukeL Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 6,539	Re: 1997 G16a won't turn off Microswitch triggered by the pedal is probably bad. I’d check that first. Next would be a welded solenoid. Club Car DS driver’s club #59

10-31-2018, 11:07 AM	#3
Skydawg Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 4	Re: 1997 G16a won't turn off Would you happen to have the microswitch part number? Mine is worn off.
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10-31-2018, 11:43 AM	#4
sformal Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Philippines Posts: 570	Re: 1997 G16a won't turn off First, you can try for free to check the pedal switch before ordering a new one: http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/gas-y...ch-repair.html Concerning the fact the engine does not stop even with the key off, I had the very same trouble. I do not really know how it was solved as I had to do the following at the same time: new voltage regulator new TCI ...and it solved the engine not stopping running. This being said, I do not like much you have an arc when connecting back the battery!

10-31-2018, 06:31 PM	#6
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: 1997 G16a won't turn off Try unplugging the voltage regulator (finned aluminum box next to solenoid), I have seen a failed voltage regulator somehow keep the solenoid engaged.

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11-02-2018, 03:40 PM	#7
Skydawg Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 4	Re: 1997 G16a won't turn off Sorry for the delay and I really do appreciate everyones responses. Would all the situations y'all have mentioned possibly cause an arc when I try to attach the battery cables?
Skydawg Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 4

11-02-2018, 09:23 PM	#8
LukeL Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 6,539	Re: 1997 G16a won't turn off For sure. Because the starter is trying to run immediately when you connect power. Club Car DS driver’s club #59

11-13-2018, 08:20 PM	#9
Skydawg Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 4	Re: 1997 G16a won't turn off The switch under the accelerator was the culprit. Thanks for the help.
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11-13-2018, 08:49 PM	#10
LukeL Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 6,539	Re: 1997 G16a won't turn off Exactly what I thought. Glad you got it. Club Car DS driver’s club #59

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