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joesam · 06-15-2016, 08:56 AM

OK - well a Black controller should time-out the solenoid - and the timer varies depending (I think) on date of assembly. Early ones could take 20 seconds or more, and later ones between 3-10 seconds. That solenoid should not stay on unless the cart is being driven....worrisome. There is a chance (not a big one) that solenoid is somehow failed - and not making a connection between the two big posts. Using an ohmeter - check to see if the two big posts on the main solenoid (not the one with coil) have continuity between them with key on - and no continuity with key off. Or you can put the two big wires together on one post (be sure to put them back afterward) - which will "force" the connection between the two and the cart will function if the solenoid is failed.

The "Z" connectors on the Regen 1 cart controller have smallish pins which can be a bit bit flaky - so spraying those connectors with electrical cleaner and ensuring they are inserted well and making good connection is important. One person on this forum a few years ago did only that - and his cart worked afterward.

If the solenoid is good and double checking all wire connections has been done - then the troubleshooting chart on page 21-23 is your next resort. BTW-Checking the solenoid is step 1 on that chart.

06-15-2016, 08:56 AM	#8
joesam Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Chestermere, Alberta - Canada Posts: 1,146	Re: 96 club new batteries wont move OK - well a Black controller should time-out the solenoid - and the timer varies depending (I think) on date of assembly. Early ones could take 20 seconds or more, and later ones between 3-10 seconds. That solenoid should not stay on unless the cart is being driven....worrisome. There is a chance (not a big one) that solenoid is somehow failed - and not making a connection between the two big posts. Using an ohmeter - check to see if the two big posts on the main solenoid (not the one with coil) have continuity between them with key on - and no continuity with key off. Or you can put the two big wires together on one post (be sure to put them back afterward) - which will "force" the connection between the two and the cart will function if the solenoid is failed. The "Z" connectors on the Regen 1 cart controller have smallish pins which can be a bit bit flaky - so spraying those connectors with electrical cleaner and ensuring they are inserted well and making good connection is important. One person on this forum a few years ago did only that - and his cart worked afterward. If the solenoid is good and double checking all wire connections has been done - then the troubleshooting chart on page 21-23 is your next resort. BTW-Checking the solenoid is step 1 on that chart.