solenoid

[sonnysmith]

I have learned a lot about golf cart by reading post by some of the best if not the BEST instructor in the world.
So I'm back asking one more question.
I have read all about solenoid not clicking and how to make them work.
But I have not read about a solenoid that clicks and then unclick. Almost in one sec. I have power on both wires at some point, but It does not stay.
Next question If I force the solenoid to make and stay made, should the cart run???

Thanks to all
Sonny

[scottyb]

Let me guess - Ezgo PDS ? It does that when you wake the system up... otherwise the coil pulling in and then dropping out can be caused by low voltage... Sometimes we see them do this so rapidly it is described as a chatter. In reality the voltage is high enough to pull the coil in but doing so draws the (weak) voltage down so the coil drops out which removes the load and the coil gets enough voltage to pull back in but this taxes the pack to the point it cant support the coil draw and it drops back out only to have the voltage come back up and so on.

[sonnysmith]

I'm sorry I didn't say what is was. Yes 2004 Pds ez go. Cart was rolling backwards and 13 yr. old, wanted to go forward, so he pushed the button. Now no go.

Thanks Scotty
Sonny

[scottyb]

That is the hardest thing you can do to them. A number of things could have failed.
Sounds like you are back to testing 101
Does the solenoid click when you try to go?

[sonnysmith]

Just the click and unclick. Going to get some reading right now. will post later.

Sonny