BEST ANSWER:First, jack up the rear end of the golf cart and put it on jack stands just in case one of these tests causes the car to run. Have a volt meter ready, set to DC voltage. Place the test leads of the volt meter on the two small terminals of the solenoid. With the key switch on, the car in gear (leave the cart this way for the rest of the testing) and the accelerator depressed you should read 12-13 volts. If you don't, the problem lies before the solenoid, like a micro switch or something along those lines. If you do get voltage there, place the negative probe of the voltmeter on the battery negative and place the positive probe from the volt meter on the large terminal of the solenoid that has the cable connecting to the battery. This should read 12-13 volts. Hit the pedal and make sure it does not drop, just to verify that the battery and the cable to the battery is good. Assuming that voltage does not drop, move the positive probe of the voltmeter over to the other large terminal of the solenoid, leave the negative probe from the volt meter on the battery negative. When you hit the pedal, it should read 12-13 volts. If it doesn't and all the other tests were good, bad solenoid.
BEST ANSWER:First, jack up the rear end of the golf cart and put it on jack stands just in case one of these tests causes the car to run. Have a volt meter ready, set to DC voltage. Place the test leads of the volt meter on the two small terminals of the solenoid. With the key switch on, the car in gear (leave the cart this way for the rest of the testing) and the accelerator depressed you should read 12-13 volts. If you don't, the problem lies before the solenoid, like a micro switch or something along those lines. If you do get voltage there, place the negative probe of the voltmeter on the battery negative and place the positive probe from the volt meter on the large terminal of the solenoid that has the cable connecting to the battery. This should read 12-13 volts. Hit the pedal and make sure it does not drop, just to verify that the battery and the cable to the battery is good. Assuming that voltage does not drop, move the positive probe of the voltmeter over to the other large terminal of the solenoid, leave the negative probe from the volt meter on the battery negative. When you hit the pedal, it should read 12-13 volts. If it doesn't and all the other tests were good, bad solenoid.
BEST ANSWER:You said batteries so I am going to assume you have a 48v system. If the car slows to a crawl and wont go more than 3-5 mph, that is caused by a speed sensor fault. Part # 8415. Its installed on the end cap of the motor and is very easy to change.
BEST ANSWER:You said batteries so I am going to assume you have a 48v system. If the car slows to a crawl and wont go more than 3-5 mph, that is caused by a speed sensor fault. Part # 8415. Its installed on the end cap of the motor and is very easy to change.
BEST ANSWER:1st thing I would check is that the battery is good, next I would check to hear the click that the Solenoid is working. After that I would check the brushes in the starter generator. Chances are they are shot and need to be replaced. Good luck
BEST ANSWER:1st thing I would check is that the battery is good, next I would check to hear the click that the Solenoid is working. After that I would check the brushes in the starter generator. Chances are they are shot and need to be replaced. Good luck
Had the same thing happen to mine. Replaced the voltage regulator and got the juice I needed. Wasn't putting out the power I needed to start the cart. Replace the regulator it should solve the problem.
I believe that was my experience as well. My TBI causes memory gaps and losses but I do believe I recall that being my experience as well. Hope this helps. God Bless
BEST ANSWER:I had the same problem and thought it was the solenoid. I replaced the solenoid only to find that I still had the problem. When I checked the battery the fluid level was way down. Filled the battery and discovered it was leaking. Bought a new battery and everything was fine. Kept the old solenoid just in case it will be needed in the future because there was nothing wrong with it. Dumb me. I should have checked the battery first. Hope this helps. John
BEST ANSWER:I had the same problem and thought it was the solenoid. I replaced the solenoid only to find that I still had the problem. When I checked the battery the fluid level was way down. Filled the battery and discovered it was leaking. Bought a new battery and everything was fine. Kept the old solenoid just in case it will be needed in the future because there was nothing wrong with it. Dumb me. I should have checked the battery first. Hope this helps. John
Thanks for the help. I replaced the battery last year and was getting ready to replace the solenoid when I checked the starter. And that was what the problem was. It even runs better now so I'm thinking there was a bad wire somewhere to. Thanks Roger
BEST ANSWER:That is the solenoid I have used on the Club Cars I have used. You have to make sure you are using the correct Micro Switches. Some of them use a closed circuit and some use open circuits for them to run. Plus make sure all your grounds are making good contacts
BEST ANSWER:That is the solenoid I have used on the Club Cars I have used. You have to make sure you are using the correct Micro Switches. Some of them use a closed circuit and some use open circuits for them to run. Plus make sure all your grounds are making good contacts
BEST ANSWER:I have an 88 Club Car. to check the solenoid follow 2 steps 1 With a DC meter, or 12v test light read across the 2 small terminals with the peddle pressed, you should get 12v, or light on, if not the problem is in the limit switches, or ignition switch.
2. using volt meter, or test light read across the 2 large terminals. you should read 12v, or light on, then press the peddle. The volt reading or light will be 0v ,or off. If this checks out OK, then problem is in the motor, or the wiring going to it
BEST ANSWER:I have an 88 Club Car. to check the solenoid follow 2 steps 1 With a DC meter, or 12v test light read across the 2 small terminals with the peddle pressed, you should get 12v, or light on, if not the problem is in the limit switches, or ignition switch.
2. using volt meter, or test light read across the 2 large terminals. you should read 12v, or light on, then press the peddle. The volt reading or light will be 0v ,or off. If this checks out OK, then problem is in the motor, or the wiring going to it
Having a detailed owners manual is a life saver, I've replaced the solenoid via following the book's check out instructions.... bingo the new one was the answer.... the book noted electrical leads to check to determine if it was a faulty solenoid... good luck Art H., N.T., N.Y.
BEST ANSWER:You say it hums so if gas engine is starting and running I would check to make sure shifter is in forward or reverse you. Should get some resistance when shifting into gear if not then shift cable could be broken or belt has broken or come off
BEST ANSWER:You say it hums so if gas engine is starting and running I would check to make sure shifter is in forward or reverse you. Should get some resistance when shifting into gear if not then shift cable could be broken or belt has broken or come off
Why would my Club Car Precedent Cart suddenly stop when I honk the horn? I have to recycle the ignition switch several times to get it running again. I also noticed that the voltage meter on the dash shows much lower charge than it used to, however, I know the batteries are good and fully charged.
BEST ANSWER:You may need a new solenoid for your cart. They are not real expensive and fairly easy to replace. Make sure to connect all wires back correctly.
BEST ANSWER:You may need a new solenoid for your cart. They are not real expensive and fairly easy to replace. Make sure to connect all wires back correctly.
I have a 2007 gas club car.starter solenoid contacts are obviously getting hot and opening. They cool off and the cart will eventually start. Starter has already been replaced. Is their an amperage rating on these starter solenoids?
BEST ANSWER:Usually if a cart starter turns the engine over cold, but will not after the engine has been run for a while, I have found the brushes in the starter worn down to where the copper wiring of the brushes is showing. The brushes also need to have a certain amount of spring pressure to have proper contact with the armature. I replace the brushes with new. A solenoid will usually quit working, not work when hot. You can check the solenoid with a volt meter connected to the white wire tat goes to the starter/alternator. it should have almost the same volts as the red battery wire. if it does not, the solenoid is bad.
It's just a matter of time. Its a petal start. What ever is causing this shut down takes some time then it starts eventually. Is 15.8 to high of voltage from the regulator.
BEST ANSWER:Usually if a cart starter turns the engine over cold, but will not after the engine has been run for a while, I have found the brushes in the starter worn down to where the copper wiring of the brushes is showing. The brushes also need to have a certain amount of spring pressure to have proper contact with the armature. I replace the brushes with new. A solenoid will usually quit working, not work when hot. You can check the solenoid with a volt meter connected to the white wire tat goes to the starter/alternator. it should have almost the same volts as the red battery wire. if it does not, the solenoid is bad.
It's just a matter of time. Its a petal start. What ever is causing this shut down takes some time then it starts eventually. Is 15.8 to high of voltage from the regulator.
BEST ANSWER:I’m thinking you may have a high voltage. Check your volts when running. If it’s higher than 15 volts , you may need a voltage regulator..
BEST ANSWER:I’m thinking you may have a high voltage. Check your volts when running. If it’s higher than 15 volts , you may need a voltage regulator..
I have a 1990 Club Car golf cart DS 36 volt electric I replaced the solenoid but a white wire coming off of the solenoid broke and now I don't know what it connected to does anyone know where it might go? I thought it was to the number 4 battery positive post but that sparked badly so I assume that is not where it goes
I am not a electrical expert and using a testing meter is confusing for me. After reading multiply threads online, I ran across a guy that had the same problem as me. I ordered a solenoid and replacement the old one with the new one. To my surprise it seems to have solved my problem. The problem I had was, the cart would start and run sometimes. then it would not start, you would hear a heavy thump and nothing would happen. After pressing the gas pedal several time, it might start then again it might not. After replacing the solenoid it has started every time you press the gas pedal. The only problem that could be an issue is the tightening of the terminal nuts. For those of you replacing this part be careful NOT to over tighten. The Buggies Unlimited tech support was amazing, online ordering was easy and shipping was fast.
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