cart no go with solenoid click

[birdleg]

Finally got around to the cart today. Was no power at b- m- on controller. Found a broken wire and bad copper lug on wiper board. Was the very bottom wire. Going to replace the parts Monday and will update

[mgray70]

Wiper board?? On a 99??

[birdleg]

The fnr thing under the small black cover. I dunno what it's technically called. Has 4 copper lugs and rotates with the fnr handle. Well the very bottom wire was broken and lug was burned. Replacing it today and hopefully that fixes it.

[mgray70]

Maybe so. That is called the FNR switch. Wiper boards are usually on a resistor cart.

[scottyb]

Originally Posted by birdleg

The fnr thing under the small black cover. I dunno what it's technically called. Has 4 copper lugs and rotates with the fnr handle. Well the very bottom wire was broken and lug was burned. Replacing it today and hopefully that fixes it.

What you are describing is a rotary style for the reverse switch. They have been used in various styles from golf cart inception to present. This switch consists of two parts. There is the small rotating centerpiece and the larger housing. There are four lug contacts in each piece. High amperage cables connect to the four lugs in the housing. It is one of these lugs which you say got hot. When these lugs get hot they sink in the plastic housing. This compromises the lugs position and reduces contact with its counterpart.
Because the damage to the plastic housing is not repairable it is best to replace the switch with a heavy-duty model.

[birdleg]

Ok i found a broke wire on the fnr thing. Was the one on very bottom that goes to the controller. Fixed it and still nothing. Replaced the controller and the same thing. Solenoid click but no movement. I dunno where to go from here. Help please!!!

[sonnysmith]

Birdleg One of the first things I do, Is to make sure that all the wires going to the motor is good. There has been a lot of problems with the wiring rubbing the frame just behind the battery box. when they do they burn into. You may have already checked this, but had to asked.

[birdleg]

I have checked the motor wires. All look good. Also scottyb on b- and m- I still get no voltage really. Even on new controller

[mgray70]

Have you actually checked the solenoid? Just because it clicks don't necessarily mean it works. Remove the pre charged resistor that is across the large terminals and then check for continuity after the solenoid engages. The contractors inside could be bad and not making contact.

[birdleg]

I haven't checked it with a meter no. I will do that tomorrow when I can. Thx for the info