92 36v cc v glide takes off w/out engaging accelerator

[Joe Carreras]

My 92 v glide takes off as soon as I put it in forward (1st speed) without even touching the accelerator pedal. I would like to know some things I should check that may be causing this.

What I have done:
I made sure the the wiper arm is all the way down on the first copper contact. That is all I have done.

There are several other problems with the cart as well not sure if they are linked to this issue or not.

First, the key switch is inop. I have checked an there is not power to either side of the switch. The switch opens and closes like it should.

Second, I have power running through the frame (26v) I discovered this when I laid the key switch down and it arced on the metal going across the dash.

Third, the cart does not go in reverse.

The limit switch on top of the fwd/rev unit is stuck closed so power is constantly going through it.

Fourth, I replaced the solenoid with a new one,( just shooting from the hip) the new solenoid did nothing. I did not check power going to it because really am not sure how it gets its power. I put the old one back on it and it is at least going in fwd again. I did notice that the old solenoid housing is cracked, may be a cause of volage getting to the frame???

Lastly, the guy I bought this cart from put 3 12v batteries in this thing, it apperas to be wire correctly in series but that is just me guessing.

Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.