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05-21-2015, 05:44 PM | #1 |
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RXV doesn't run or move after splicing radio to key switch wiring
This is a customer's cart that has me stumped. It's a 2010 RXV with the Danaher controller.
Problem started when he tried to obtain power for his 12 volt stereo system by splicing into the wiring coming into and out of the key switch behind the dash (which is an obvious no no) He said it sparked and the cart hasn't run since so he dropped the cart off to me. Upon initial inspection I noticed that the cart wasn't making all of the normal clicking/buzzing noises it should make during the power-up sequence after turning the key on and it wouldn't move by depressing the accelerator. It also would not release the park brake when flipped into tow mode with the ignition in the on position. The battery pack has well over 50 volts so I ruled out lack of battery power. I've also checked all battery for fluid level as well as posts for connection. 1) I replaced the motor brake just because it was quick and easy (and I had one in stock) just to take away that possibility but experienced no change. 2) I swapped the entire accelerator assembly with a known good cart which made no change on the bad cart but the good cart would no longer move. 3) I swapped the controller from the good cart onto the bad cart which made a difference. Now it makes most (if not all) of the clicking/buzzing noises that they normally make during power-up. It also sometimes releases the parking brake in tow mode, note: when it does release the parking brake, if you try to roll the cart, the brake is engaging and releasing sporadically. Also, when/if the brake releases in tow mode, if you immediately switch it to run, sometimes it will move forward/backward on its own power by depressing the accelerator as normal. I now have the RXV Advanced trouble-shooting guide but thought I should run this past some of you guys before I get into it any further. Anymore ideas before I delve into testing every circuit? |
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05-21-2015, 06:30 PM | #2 |
Gone Wild
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Re: RXV doesn't run or move after splicing radio to key switch wiring
Check the rotary switches on the brake and gas pedals.
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05-21-2015, 07:29 PM | #3 |
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Re: RXV doesn't run or move after splicing radio to key switch wiring
Have you priced a new controller for him yet? Thats whats gonna happen. He made a $1100 boo-boo. BTW, for his future reference, keyswitch is 48v and NOTHING gets added to it. You can try unplugging the DC/DC convertor (if present), a bad one will make cart not run, but i am not very optimistic.
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05-21-2015, 07:35 PM | #4 |
Gone Wild
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Re: RXV doesn't run or move after splicing radio to key switch wiring
I agree with cgtech, the controller is shot, but since you already replaced the controller and it is still not working there are other problems. When he connected the wires to the key switch he more than likely shorted out other sensors/switches on the cart, on one cart I worked on after replacing the controller I found the rotary switches on the gas and brake pedals were no good. There is also a procedure to test the key switch. When you turn on the key does the solenoid kick in then right back out?
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05-22-2015, 01:18 PM | #5 | |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: RXV doesn't run or move after splicing radio to key switch wiring
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Thanks for the response guys. I'll keep you posted. |
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05-22-2015, 05:56 PM | #6 |
Gone Wild
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Re: RXV doesn't run or move after splicing radio to key switch wiring
do you have access to a handheld diagnostic programmer?
otherwise you are just guessing. Local ezgo dealer or friendly shop you can take cart to and scan? PLEASE DO NOT SPLICE/MOD RXV WIRE HARNESS!!!!!!!! |
05-27-2015, 07:53 AM | #7 | |
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Re: RXV doesn't run or move after splicing radio to key switch wiring
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**The final fix for this was it knocked out the controller and rotary switches for the brake and the accelerator pedals. That's one expensive stereo install!!! Thanks for the tips guys! |
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