36 volt solenoid

Roaddog09 · 12-13-2009, 10:21 PM

I have a 1994.5 series and it has a little wire (with the letters DII IN5406 on it) between the 2 small post on the solenoid. What is this?

scottyb · 12-13-2009, 10:23 PM

It is a diode

Roaddog09 · 12-14-2009, 08:21 AM

What does it do? Mine is broken but the cart still runs. Looked at my buddies ez go and his does not have one.

scottyb · 12-14-2009, 09:00 AM

A Diode suppresses voltage spikes when coil is de-energized. Diodes or Surge Suppressors are used to suppress the high voltage spike that is generated when a relay or contactor coil is de-energized. The electromagnetic field collapsing across the coil generates a voltage spike in the wires of the control system. Without the suppressor, the surge can reach 8 to 10 times the rated coil voltage and can propagate through the system causing electronic controls to go to unwanted states and filling counters with erroneous numbers. Not all systems utilize diodes. If your system uses one then it should be there and in good condition. Take it off and match it up at your Ezgo Dealer or Radio Shack type store. They are DIRECTIONAL so note it's position.

12-13-2009, 10:21 PM	#1
Roaddog09 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 23	36 volt solenoid I have a 1994.5 series and it has a little wire (with the letters DII IN5406 on it) between the 2 small post on the solenoid. What is this?

12-13-2009, 10:23 PM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,399	Re: 36 volt solenoid It is a diode

12-14-2009, 08:21 AM	#3
Roaddog09 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 23	Re: 36 volt solenoid What does it do? Mine is broken but the cart still runs. Looked at my buddies ez go and his does not have one.

12-14-2009, 09:00 AM	#4
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,399	Re: 36 volt solenoid A Diode suppresses voltage spikes when coil is de-energized. Diodes or Surge Suppressors are used to suppress the high voltage spike that is generated when a relay or contactor coil is de-energized. The electromagnetic field collapsing across the coil generates a voltage spike in the wires of the control system. Without the suppressor, the surge can reach 8 to 10 times the rated coil voltage and can propagate through the system causing electronic controls to go to unwanted states and filling counters with erroneous numbers. Not all systems utilize diodes. If your system uses one then it should be there and in good condition. Take it off and match it up at your Ezgo Dealer or Radio Shack type store. They are DIRECTIONAL so note it's position.

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