90 3 wheel cart

[Goat53]

have a 1990 3 wheel cart that my grandson uses most of the time , was working fine and we charged the batteries ,( about once a week ) he drove it home and the next time he went to use it it just shutters a little , motor don't spin up , fwd & rev does the same , couldn't find any bkn or loose wires , and shorting out the solonoid does the same ??? any ideas ???

[mikesmotortoys]

Are the batteries still taking a charge? Have you checked their voltage?

[Goat53]

all the batteries are fine all check from 13.3 to 13.5 they are 2.5 years old and have been holding a charge fine , he runs it a lot and we only have to charge it once a week , did have to water 3 cells about 2 months ago but they don't need it now . , I seperated the batteries to read the voltage on each and cleaned all the connections . also removed and cleaned the connections on motor and fwd / rev switch .

[iaefebs]

Originally Posted by Goat53

all the batteries are fine all check from 13.3 to 13.5 they are 2.5 years old and have been holding a charge fine , he runs it a lot and we only have to charge it once a week , did have to water 3 cells about 2 months ago but they don't need it now . , I seperated the batteries to read the voltage on each and cleaned all the connections . also removed and cleaned the connections on motor and fwd / rev switch .

Batteries are good, all connections are good, Motor studs are tight, FNR switch is good. But cart shudders. I would next jack up the rear and see if the wheels turn, or push it to see if it rolls.

[Goat53]

Found problem , had a cable that was broken nearly into under the insulation
it looked fine from the outside but when I took it completely off
to do a better cleanibg job I noticed that it was sort of limp in the center. removed and replaced ALL cables and ends ,,, runs fine again .

[iaefebs]

Originally Posted by Goat53

Found problem , had a cable that was broken nearly into under the insulation
it looked fine from the outside but when I took it completely off
to do a better cleanibg job I noticed that it was sort of limp in the center. removed and replaced ALL cables and ends ,,, runs fine again .

Great job Goat, I like the way you worked out the problem. Check everything and if that don't fix it.... check it all again.!! I bet the grandson is thrilled.