Could just be a stock f&r switch gone bad based on your last statement. Don't buy another weak stock one, there are a few upgrade options for nearly the same $. The f&r is a known weak point on G14/16. See my build of a HD ezgo switch replacement (
http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...zgo-parts.html), or get a ScottyB reversing contactor setup.