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Old 07-06-2013, 06:45 PM   #11
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I have voltage to the controller and solenoid.

How do I check the switch and the control wires?
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Old 07-07-2013, 05:48 AM   #12
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You can test the motor, to see if it's ok. I don't know exactly, but someone on here will...
If the motor is ok, I would guess it would be the controller.
If you peruse this thread, you'll find info on testing the motor:
http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...ller-shot.html
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Old 07-07-2013, 07:55 AM   #13
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In your #2 post, you said the solenoid isn't clicking, so let's get it clicking before going on witch hunts about the controller and motor.

With an AXE controller, the solenoid activation circuit is completely external to the controller, so it should click whether the controller and/or motor are good or bad.

Attach your voltmeter's negative test lead to the main negative terminal on battery pack.
With the positive test lead, check for full battery pack voltage on the smaller of the three wires coming out of the charge receptacle.

That is the infamous Reed switch and is the most likely suspect if you arced something at the key switch.

If you've got B+ there, check for it at the next component in the series chain that goes to the solenoid coil.
Here is a schematic with the solenoid activation circuit highlighted
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Old 07-07-2013, 10:12 AM   #14
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I checked voltage of the small red wire where to connects to the FNR switch and I get 2 volts. What does this mean?
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Old 07-07-2013, 10:28 AM   #15
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It probably means the Reed switch is bad. (It is labeled "Interlock" on the schematic)

Wire the white wire shown in picture directly to the Positive radsok (terminal) that the red wire in the picture is now wired to.
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Old 07-07-2013, 10:29 AM   #16
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Johnnie I bypassed the Reed Switch and all is good now. Where do I purchase a new reed switch?
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Old 07-07-2013, 10:30 AM   #17
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BTW, you are awesome. I was about to throw in the towel.
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Old 07-07-2013, 10:41 AM   #18
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Johnnie I bypassed the Reed Switch and all is good now. Where do I purchase a new reed switch?
Reed switches are royal PITAs and are prone to fail when you are in the middle of nowhere, so make the bypass permanent.

The reason for the Reed switch was to disable the cart when the battery charger is plugged into it. (A magnet in the charger plug opens Reed switch)

It caused so much grief that EZGO discontinued it in later years. My 2008 has a small fuse rather than a Reed switch in the charger receptacle.

If you are concerned about someone (wife - kids) driving away with the charger plugged into cart, loop the charger cord through the steering wheel.
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Old 07-07-2013, 10:59 AM   #19
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.............I was about to throw in the towel.
I should have made an offer on the cart instead of offering advice.

Glad that it is working again.
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Old 07-07-2013, 02:09 PM   #20
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Concur with the bypass. I made the mistake of replacing mine with a new one, which wasn't cheap, and it only lasted a couple of years.

If you really want the functionality, consider adding a roller style microswitch. I've looked at it, and it wouldn't be that hard, but it's pretty low on my list of mods.
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