Solenoid keeps going bad

tcook7 · 01-20-2014, 04:56 PM

I have a 2000 TXT 36v on 22" tires that is going through solenoids like hot cake. I have tried a heavy duty and super duty solenoid but still they won't last more than a few months. What could be causing this? It does have a stock controller.

gornoman · 01-20-2014, 05:07 PM

Welcome to BGW!

Is the cart a series or sepex cart?

Original cables?

radioman · 01-20-2014, 05:15 PM

If it has one, check the pre-charge resistor across the solenoid contacts. If it is open or missing there will be a high current inrush to the controller's circuits every time the the solenoid energizes and eat up the contacts.

tcook7 · 01-20-2014, 06:07 PM

The cart is a series with original wiring. The resistor was installed along with the super duty solenoid in early November. I'm getting the exact same reading from the battery pack and solenoid.

scottyb · 01-20-2014, 06:11 PM

What radioman said

and are you certain the solenoid is not being left energized for hours on end?

tcook7 · 01-20-2014, 08:15 PM

I appreciate the help men, how can I check the resistor?

radioman · 01-20-2014, 08:55 PM

Measure the resistor with an ohmmeter. You will need to disconnect one end form the solenoid to measure it to be safe. Or get someone to check it for you. It should read around 250 ohms. Or you can check for voltage on both big connections on the solenoid with the solenoid NOT energized. Voltage on both terminals would indicate the resistor MAY NOT be the problem.

tcook7 · 01-20-2014, 08:56 PM

Thanks again radio

01-20-2014, 04:56 PM	#1
tcook7 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 7	Solenoid keeps going bad I have a 2000 TXT 36v on 22" tires that is going through solenoids like hot cake. I have tried a heavy duty and super duty solenoid but still they won't last more than a few months. What could be causing this? It does have a stock controller.
tcook7 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 7

01-20-2014, 05:07 PM	#2
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,289	Re: Solenoid keeps going bad Welcome to BGW! Is the cart a series or sepex cart? Original cables?

01-20-2014, 05:15 PM	#3
radioman Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: South Georgia Posts: 1,120	Re: Solenoid keeps going bad If it has one, check the pre-charge resistor across the solenoid contacts. If it is open or missing there will be a high current inrush to the controller's circuits every time the the solenoid energizes and eat up the contacts.

01-20-2014, 06:07 PM	#4
tcook7 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 7	The cart is a series with original wiring. The resistor was installed along with the super duty solenoid in early November. I'm getting the exact same reading from the battery pack and solenoid.
tcook7 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 7

01-20-2014, 06:11 PM	#5
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,417	Re: Solenoid keeps going bad What radioman said and are you certain the solenoid is not being left energized for hours on end?

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01-20-2014, 08:15 PM	#6
tcook7 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 7	Re: Solenoid keeps going bad I appreciate the help men, how can I check the resistor?
tcook7 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 7

01-20-2014, 08:55 PM	#7
radioman Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: South Georgia Posts: 1,120	Re: Solenoid keeps going bad Measure the resistor with an ohmmeter. You will need to disconnect one end form the solenoid to measure it to be safe. Or get someone to check it for you. It should read around 250 ohms. Or you can check for voltage on both big connections on the solenoid with the solenoid NOT energized. Voltage on both terminals would indicate the resistor MAY NOT be the problem.

01-20-2014, 08:56 PM	#8
tcook7 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 7	Thanks again radio
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