I have the exact same problem with a 1979 EZGO 3 wheeled 36v electric golf cart. 6 new batteries new forward reverse switch new solenoid. It worked most of the time with no issues other times you had to play with the F/R switch then one day going down the road it just stopped... im thinking the motor is bad I have tried testing it and Nothing!!! I came across plum quick motors online and I think I will be putting the Bandit in it. Anyway great video
Travis that is the EXACT SAME thing that happened to my mother's! I'm going to take the body fully off and check to see if I have the same problem as you had. Thanks!
the safety part is seldom metioned if you are working on a no go problem useing a jumper cable to test this is rare butit can happen if you happen to put jumpper cable in right spot its gonna run into somthing eather forword or reverse so i jack up rear wheels off the floor on blocks i can test with out it moving you can see wheels move when you hit right spot.
Problem lies in low voltage. B+ and M- is putting out only 34v. Remember this is a 36v cart. Nothing works under 36v. Also pedal box (black and white) was only 10v whereas that signal should be over 12v... Every small wire is a 12v system. Large wire is the 36v power system. Get the batteries charged to over 36v so you can test it properly. As is, you're chasing your tail...
If your electric golf cart won't go, try pulling the accelerator pedal backwards. Sometimes they stick. We replaced the solinoid, bought a new charger, new run/tow switch and then was shopping for new batteries when one knowledgeble young man suggested that. It worked!
Yes, sometimes I get a false signal from the foot pedal sensor and have to unplug one of the wires before turning it on and then plug the sensor back up to the controller.
I have a 42 Volt 2006 Ezgo with the same problem. Three forward/backward switches, rebuilt controlled, new two gauge wires, 7 new 6-volt batteries, im done.
Great video. Not much information or people doing any videos on the older ezgo carts and there are still a lot of them out there. Thanks again for the in depth testing and time you took to inform us. We need more of these older ezgo fixer videos. Mine is a 92 I use for Sporting Clays tournaments. Getting ready to install a Lithium Ion 36 Volt battery. My led acid expensive Trojan days are over especially when they give a 11 year warranty. ✌
Good video. I am working on this exact model for my Neighbor. I tested the motor and it's okay. Easy to do. It ran once, but can't get it to repeat. My guess is the Brushes need to be replaced, but likely we will never know. Thanks for taking the time to do this video, It has been very helpful. Going next door to apply some of your observations.
I have a problem with my 1992 36v golf cart not going. Seems like the solenoid is stuck on and is always letting current in. Also, I don't see the varistor on your controller. I'm still trying to figure out what happened but it seems like when the varistor went out it blew out the controller since it no longer had protection from in rush voltage.
ive had mine 8 yrs 90% of the time if you get a click but no movement check your battery conn dont relie on that meter first feel of each battery conn cable if its warm to hot that is the problem due to corrosion iv seen them smoke using the meter is decieving you see volts but due to ciorrosion you aret getting the current t run the moter so clean your batteres first you can clean surface crud useing baking soda and water but you still need to takethem apart i use mine every day the onlytble ive had is one bad switch in the floor and the rest is those cables
Thanks for the step by step. My problem was the connection of the black and white wires. Made them tighter and everything worked again. Thank you for the video.
My 2007 ezgo txt is doing the same thing. Replaced fnr switch, batteries, mocor, and can't figure out what is causing it to fail. It runs intermittently and randomly shuts down. Looks like the conclusion you came to was a shorted motor. Is that right?
I have a 1999 Yamaha will not run on the ground the wheels will not turn you jack it up the wheels will run fast does anyone know what I need to look for it is it is a 1999 Yamaha 36 volt golf cart
I'm having the exact same issue with mine, pretty sure it's the motor shorted because I also have 36v to the frame. But the motor does spin with 12v hooked up to it. The controller looks like it melted at one point. Hard to justify putting a new controller and motor into a cart just to see if it will work or not. Great video, thanks.
Hi bro, Can you help me about the Hitachi cart, It's was running and suddenly stop and no power.(lock machine can't moving) I checked voltage DC is 43V ( 4 batteries 12VDc) ; motor is 3KW-48VDC Thanks you so much!
I need help. 36V 2007 EZGO. The batteries are fine. I rode it up the hill with a lot of resistance. The batteries got hot. I went for a hike, came back and the cart wouldn't move. I hear the click when I engage the pedal. Please help.
I have the same problem with my 1989 easy go 36v won’t move. I have no voltage coming out of the on-off switch could that be the problem? I shorted the on-off switch but still the golf cart would not go? Any suggestions?
Hello i have a EZ GO 48 volts only go on reverse the solenoid is new and the swich F&R is good and i want to know where the wire forwart go from the swich to
I have the same issue. Replaced the controller and solenoid. Still no dice. My motor is fine. I gave it 12v directly and it spun right up. Just ordered a new potentiometer. My ohms seem fine but voltages are all wack
I got the just of your advice but took several runs because your camera work (like so many of these videos) is not user friendly. GET IN CLOSE with the camera. Would improve help 1000 percent. Thanks.
when mine clicks but want run its usually a corroed battery cable feel each cable at the nut it may feel hot to the touch clean that conn try again i ve seen a connection smoke when you press the pedal just because it looks ok dont mean any thing take all battery cable off buff on wire whell reinstall cables --- when all else fells check water ---level each battery LOL
if you have a click but want run the meter wont tell you much you need to check battery cable conns every one -------one or more will be corroded clean it itl go back to work you need to take each cable loose clean put back on
Hi Brett, I'm the one who rebuilt this controller, from Tech Diesel Solutions, I would like to hear what was the end of this, if the cart finally runs after motor was rebuilt or replaced, it was a good video, I know sometimes is very difficult test all connections and components in the car, but you did a great job... thanks Blake...
I wish I knew what the final fix was. Hopefully this summer I'll get to meet the guy who ended up buying it broken and see if he got it fixed. The guy that bought it is a neighbor but I dont know him yet.
Hello! I have a 94 ezgo in amazing condition but has an issue. It stopped charging. I replaced the board on the charger, charged each individual battery and it's not moving. I can hear a click when I hit the pedal and what sounds like a controller. But not movement. Reverse sound still works when it's put in reverse but nothing else
Ben Dooley Did you ck the reed switch on the charging port of the cart?? Also ck key switch wiring to make sure there is continuity between the switch and the place it plugs into the black box they break under the passenger side right under the silver plate under the cart. Ours was dead we couldnt get it to move cked everything and it was a broken wire. also did you use the onboard diagnostics to ck out the problem?
why didnt you buy a new motor? they arent that expensive. ive got a 91 marathon with the same intermittent symptoms and i think im going to have to replace the motor. an upgraded one of course. hahaha. cool video by the way.
@@bucksgarage1 yea I saw that too. For an older unit you would think their Service Manuals would be widely available however I've not seen that they are. I've got a 89 so found your testing to be relevant. The batteries on that sucker must've set someone back a good amount.
Buck's Garage it’s crazy that these units are valued as high as they are if they’re running. At one point in your video I could’ve sworn I saw a spark or two when you were checking the solenoid. Regardless your efforts weren’t for nothing. It’s a good video for someone with a Marathon who wants to get familiar with what’s under the hood.
It is the motor took it apart and looked at everything it was really wore and the wires were going bad and tried cleaned it and using dielectric grease worked for 5 mins than quit so his problem is also a motor going to try to find a new one
I have a couple year old EZ-Go Electric cart, it runs and runs well. The only problem is we can't get it to go any faster than 5 to 10 mile an hour tops. This might sound like plenty but it's not. Does anyone have any suggestions what we can do to speed some? I've googled it and can't seem to find anything helpful
Did you find a wiring diagram for your cart? I have one from the same year but I'm not sure the wiring diagram I have is the correct one. If you have time to reply: What does your Buzzer look like? I can't find the Buzzer on mine unless it's the metal Delco-Remy item next to the solenoid labeled 866-12v. I've put power to it, but it only clicks, doesn't Buzz. Also, where do the two leads coming off the Key Switch go? My wiring diagram says to put one lead to the Common terminal of the Micro Switch closest to the Key Switch and put the other lead from the Key Switch to the top post of the F/R Switch. Would be great to share some info with you if you've got time and interest. Thanks!
I have the exact same problem with a 1979 EZGO 3 wheeled 36v electric golf cart. 6 new batteries new forward reverse switch new solenoid. It worked most of the time with no issues other times you had to play with the F/R switch then one day going down the road it just stopped... im thinking the motor is bad I have tried testing it and Nothing!!! I came across plum quick motors online and I think I will be putting the Bandit in it. Anyway great video
It was a motor that fixed mine.
I just pulled mine apart and found a wire melted off inside on the S terminal. Probably a easy fix but I want to upgrade anyway.
Travis that is the EXACT SAME thing that happened to my mother's! I'm going to take the body fully off and check to see if I have the same problem as you had. Thanks!
the safety part is seldom metioned if you are working on a no go problem useing a jumper cable to test this is rare butit can happen if you happen to put jumpper cable in right spot its gonna run into somthing eather forword or reverse so i jack up rear wheels off the floor on blocks i can test with out it moving you can see wheels move when you hit right spot.
Problem lies in low voltage. B+ and M- is putting out only 34v. Remember this is a 36v cart. Nothing works under 36v.
Also pedal box (black and white) was only 10v whereas that signal should be over 12v... Every small wire is a 12v system. Large wire is the 36v power system. Get the batteries charged to over 36v so you can test it properly. As is, you're chasing your tail...
I hope I didn't buy that same cart lol
This video helped me figure out I dont need another project.
If your electric golf cart won't go, try pulling the accelerator pedal backwards. Sometimes they stick. We replaced the solinoid, bought a new charger, new run/tow switch and then was shopping for new batteries when one knowledgeble young man suggested that. It worked!
Yes, sometimes I get a false signal from the foot pedal sensor and have to unplug one of the wires before turning it on and then plug the sensor back up to the controller.
Mine seemed to have the exact same problem. Turned out to be the potentiometer. If that helps anyone.
I have a 42 Volt 2006 Ezgo with the same problem. Three forward/backward switches, rebuilt controlled, new two gauge wires, 7 new 6-volt batteries, im done.
Great video. Not much information or people doing any videos on the older ezgo carts and there are still a lot of them out there. Thanks again for the in depth testing and time you took to inform us. We need more of these older ezgo fixer videos. Mine is a 92 I use for Sporting Clays tournaments. Getting ready to install a Lithium Ion 36 Volt battery. My led acid expensive Trojan days are over especially when they give a 11 year warranty. ✌
Good video. I am working on this exact model for my Neighbor. I tested the motor and it's okay. Easy to do. It ran once, but can't get it to repeat. My guess is the Brushes need to be replaced, but likely we will never know. Thanks for taking the time to do this video, It has been very helpful. Going next door to apply some of your observations.
I have a problem with my 1992 36v golf cart not going. Seems like the solenoid is stuck on and is always letting current in. Also, I don't see the varistor on your controller. I'm still trying to figure out what happened but it seems like when the varistor went out it blew out the controller since it no longer had protection from in rush voltage.
ive had mine 8 yrs 90% of the time if you get a click but no movement check your battery conn dont relie on that meter first feel of each battery conn cable if its warm to hot that is the problem due to corrosion iv seen them smoke using the meter is decieving you see volts but due to ciorrosion you aret getting the current t run the moter so clean your batteres first you can clean surface crud useing baking soda and water but you still need to takethem apart i use mine every day the onlytble ive had is one bad switch in the floor and the rest is those cables
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How much volts does the Busch light have?
That may be where the stray voltage was coming from. Haha
I didn't even know they sold that crap anymore
Thanks for the step by step. My problem was the connection of the black and white wires. Made them tighter and everything worked again. Thank you for the video.
the high resistance you talk about could well be the battery conn are corroded clean them will save all that meter testing
IM HAVING SAME PROBLEM. I DONT KNOW SQUAT ABOUT GOLF CARTS. IM LOOKING AT IT BETTER TOMORROW. & YES UR VIDEO DID HELP. GOOD LUCK. TEXAS.
Thank you for posting this video -- even thought it didn't work out, the trouble shooting was solid.
It ended up being the motor was shorted out internally. Thanks for the kind words.
Do you still have this cart if so can you get back with me please i have some questions on the wiring harness
I do not. It was my neighbors.
Mine did that it was the middle 🔩 in the middle of the forward and revirse switch was loose so it wasn't getting any power
More beer.
My 2007 ezgo txt is doing the same thing. Replaced fnr switch, batteries, mocor, and can't figure out what is causing it to fail. It runs intermittently and randomly shuts down. Looks like the conclusion you came to was a shorted motor. Is that right?
Yes. A few others have had pretty much the same problem and said the motor was the issue.
I have a 1999 Yamaha will not run on the ground the wheels will not turn you jack it up the wheels will run fast does anyone know what I need to look for it is it is a 1999 Yamaha 36 volt golf cart
I'm having the exact same issue with mine, pretty sure it's the motor shorted because I also have 36v to the frame. But the motor does spin with 12v hooked up to it. The controller looks like it melted at one point. Hard to justify putting a new controller and motor into a cart just to see if it will work or not. Great video, thanks.
Read through the comments. Others have had the same problem and it ended up being the motor.
@@bucksgarage1 thanks man, you are fast on the reply. Easier to buy another one and leave this headache behind.
Guessing that is the problem with my 90 ezgo
Hi bro,
Can you help me about the Hitachi cart,
It's was running and suddenly stop and no power.(lock machine can't moving)
I checked voltage DC is 43V ( 4 batteries 12VDc) ; motor is 3KW-48VDC
Thanks you so much!
I need help. 36V 2007 EZGO. The batteries are fine. I rode it up the hill with a lot of resistance. The batteries got hot. I went for a hike, came back and the cart wouldn't move. I hear the click when I engage the pedal. Please help.
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I have the same problem with my 1989 easy go 36v won’t move. I have no voltage coming out of the on-off switch could that be the problem? I shorted the on-off switch but still the golf cart would not go? Any suggestions?
My golf cart started smoking and now it wont drive anymore what does that mean will it ever work again?
Did you try giving it Nicorette gum?
Hello i have a EZ GO 48 volts only go on reverse the solenoid is new and the swich F&R is good and i want to know where the wire forwart go from the swich to
How much would it cost for a new motor?
From when I looked back in the day it was over $700
I have the same issue. Replaced the controller and solenoid. Still no dice. My motor is fine. I gave it 12v directly and it spun right up. Just ordered a new potentiometer. My ohms seem fine but voltages are all wack
Let us know what fixes it.
Did that fix it?
Mite be the reed switch,witch is inside the charging plug on the cart!!!!
I got the just of your advice but took several runs because your camera work (like so many of these videos) is not user friendly. GET IN CLOSE with the camera. Would improve help 1000 percent. Thanks.
I have been spending much more time on better filming, showing pertinent info and editing. I agree this video is poor. Thanks for the comment.
How do you fix the reverse button it only goes in reverse???
What causes a burning smell from golf cart?
Anyone ever jump the motor to find out it works?
when mine clicks but want run its usually a corroed battery cable feel each cable at the nut it may feel hot to the touch clean that conn try again i ve seen a connection smoke when you press the pedal just because it looks ok dont mean any thing take all battery cable off buff on wire whell reinstall cables --- when all else fells check water ---level each battery LOL
if you have a click but want run the meter wont tell you much you need to check battery cable conns every one -------one or more will be corroded clean it itl go back to work you need to take each cable loose clean put back on
What about a golf cart charger review?
Get navitas controller and motor.
Miles is the gof cart ded battery
Good
Great Video, like the problem solving!
Lights not working
I cant get those 20 minutes back
Mr Bucks dose all four wires (lugs) at the motor should have 36V mind dose, hows it grounded? or im missing something Thanks
It has been a while since I worked on it but I'm pretty positive 1 of the studs should be ground and not have voltage.
we would be lost with out our cart
Battery is TOO low. Should at least be 38 volts. Solenoid is working because it clicks. Cart should be jacked up when you press the accelerator.
At 10:10 my mans drinkin that cold busch light.
Should be titled "Still doesn't go!"
Hi Brett, I'm the one who rebuilt this controller, from Tech Diesel Solutions, I would like to hear what was the end of this, if the cart finally runs after motor was rebuilt or replaced, it was a good video, I know sometimes is very difficult test all connections and components in the car, but you did a great job... thanks Blake...
I wish I knew what the final fix was. Hopefully this summer I'll get to meet the guy who ended up buying it broken and see if he got it fixed. The guy that bought it is a neighbor but I dont know him yet.
@@bucksgarage1 Thanks for your fast response, I'll appreciate the follow up about the car, please feel free to contact me anytime thanks Blake...
@@vrodriguezalen he said in another comment that it was the motor
Parts cannon fail.
Thank you for posting this video, very helpful. Where did you find the trouble shooting info?
Pretty sure I Googled ez go troubleshooting guide
Hi guy, Have you got a wiring diagram of GOLF CAR SANYO SGC-BT51A??? i have some trouble with electronic control module of Sanyo Golf Car...
I do not. Sorry.
Not at all, thanks you.
Top fellow and an honest man
I have the same one can’t find anything
It was the motor that was shorted internally, in this case.
I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE CHARGER. WHEN PLUGGED IN IT SHOWS A RED LIGHT.HELP PLZ
Hello! I have a 94 ezgo in amazing condition but has an issue. It stopped charging. I replaced the board on the charger, charged each individual battery and it's not moving. I can hear a click when I hit the pedal and what sounds like a controller. But not movement. Reverse sound still works when it's put in reverse but nothing else
Possibly the speed controller?
Ben Dooley Did you ck the reed switch on the charging port of the cart?? Also ck key switch wiring to make sure there is continuity between the switch and the place it plugs into the black box they break under the passenger side right under the silver plate under the cart. Ours was dead we couldnt get it to move cked everything and it was a broken wire. also did you use the onboard diagnostics to ck out the problem?
I just bought the same year, and it has all the same things wrong. I would like to know what the final fix was.
See the comments below. The motor was shorted internally.
none of the videos show a 2000 E85 EZ go golf cart. The one we have will not take a charge!!!
Check your reed backside of charging port.
why didnt you buy a new motor? they arent that expensive. ive got a 91 marathon with the same intermittent symptoms and i think im going to have to replace the motor. an upgraded one of course. hahaha. cool video by the way.
Had it been my money and my cart I may have. The owner ended up buying a new one instead.
Expensive enough. Mine cost around $600 .
@@JOHNDEEBANK RIGHT ? He must be a Dem. member of congress
Hi Brett, cool golf cart video. Too bad you weren't able to complete it. Either way interesting showing the voltage measurements
I really wished I could have fixed it but it had the potential to be more than it was worth.
Good job seeing it through, kinda.
I did my best with the money he was willing to spend. The final fix is in these comments. - engine replacement
@@bucksgarage1 yea I saw that too. For an older unit you would think their Service Manuals would be widely available however I've not seen that they are. I've got a 89 so found your testing to be relevant. The batteries on that sucker must've set someone back a good amount.
@@ericstyer2890 I think that's why he really wanted to get it going again.
Buck's Garage it’s crazy that these units are valued as high as they are if they’re running. At one point in your video I could’ve sworn I saw a spark or two when you were checking the solenoid. Regardless your efforts weren’t for nothing. It’s a good video for someone with a Marathon who wants to get familiar with what’s under the hood.
I would have check micro switch at pedal amd resistance at potentiometer..more likely is the micro switch
I would like to know what ended up fixing it bc mine is doing the same thing
I will text the guy that owned it, he sold it but he may be able to ask the guy he sold it too. Stand by
Thank you because it's the same exact problem
Bad news it's still not fixed. My only guess was it was the motor shorted out.
See if I cross the motor over s1 and a2 and hook 12volt to a1 and s2 the motor will turn over
It is the motor took it apart and looked at everything it was really wore and the wires were going bad and tried cleaned it and using dielectric grease worked for 5 mins than quit so his problem is also a motor going to try to find a new one
I have a couple year old EZ-Go Electric cart, it runs and runs well. The only problem is we can't get it to go any faster than 5 to 10 mile an hour tops. This might sound like plenty but it's not. Does anyone have any suggestions what we can do to speed some? I've googled it and can't seem to find anything helpful
Has it ever gone faster than that that you know of? It sounds like it has a governor somewhere in the system.
Pedal controller.
What a waste of time watching this video. The man has no taste for beer either since he is drinking Busch Lite. LOL
Thanks for posting. I just bought an 85 ez go and learning about the components was very helpful.
Did you find a wiring diagram for your cart? I have one from the same year but I'm not sure the wiring diagram I have is the correct one. If you have time to reply: What does your Buzzer look like? I can't find the Buzzer on mine unless it's the metal Delco-Remy item next to the solenoid labeled 866-12v. I've put power to it, but it only clicks, doesn't Buzz. Also, where do the two leads coming off the Key Switch go? My wiring diagram says to put one lead to the Common terminal of the Micro Switch closest to the Key Switch and put the other lead from the Key Switch to the top post of the F/R Switch.
Would be great to share some info with you if you've got time and interest. Thanks!
Thank you for this video.