solenoid clicking, bad controller?

old dawg · 06-15-2009, 10:35 AM

Hello, I have a 98 , I believe non DCS, that does not want to move. The batteries aren't great, but I think they're good enough to make the cart move, 42 volts, albeit surface at this point. Reverse warning is strong and loud. Went through the complete troubleshooting from the tech mnaual, although all I could find was the 2001 and up manual. It led me to believe it's the controller. Is there any way I could test the controller with my meter or do I have to play trial and error with several hundred dollar parts? Thanks, . . .

scottyb · 06-15-2009, 10:59 AM

I too have a 98 DCS. It is a 36 volt cart.... so I am confused when you say batteries aren't great they are 42v? 100% charge is 38.2v ...... Please explain

old dawg · 06-15-2009, 11:08 AM

6*7.4 = 44.4
My tester showed 41 the last time right after I took my charger off . . .

old dawg · 06-16-2009, 03:53 PM

Guess not, thanks anyway. Anyone have a manual for a NON DCS cart that I can follow the troubleshooting chart? Thanks!

old dawg · 06-16-2009, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old dawg

Hello, I have a 98 , I believe non DCS, that does not want to move. The batteries aren't great, but I think they're good enough to make the cart move, 42 volts, albeit surface at this point. Reverse warning is strong and loud. Went through the complete troubleshooting from the tech mnaual, although all I could find was the 2001 and up manual. It led me to believe it's the controller. Is there any way I could test the controller with my meter or do I have to play trial and error with several hundred dollar parts? Thanks, . . .

By the way, my buddy just informed me that we had the charger plugged in when I checked voltage, I guess that's why it read 41 V

Still, it would not move . . .

06-15-2009, 10:35 AM	#1
old dawg Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 38	solenoid clicking, bad controller? Hello, I have a 98 , I believe non DCS, that does not want to move. The batteries aren't great, but I think they're good enough to make the cart move, 42 volts, albeit surface at this point. Reverse warning is strong and loud. Went through the complete troubleshooting from the tech mnaual, although all I could find was the 2001 and up manual. It led me to believe it's the controller. Is there any way I could test the controller with my meter or do I have to play trial and error with several hundred dollar parts? Thanks, . . .
old dawg Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 38

06-15-2009, 10:59 AM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: solenoid clicking, bad controller? I too have a 98 DCS. It is a 36 volt cart.... so I am confused when you say batteries aren't great they are 42v? 100% charge is 38.2v ...... Please explain

06-15-2009, 11:08 AM	#3
old dawg Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 38	Re: solenoid clicking, bad controller? 6*7.4 = 44.4 My tester showed 41 the last time right after I took my charger off . . .
old dawg Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 38

06-16-2009, 03:53 PM	#4
old dawg Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 38	Re: solenoid clicking, bad controller? Guess not, thanks anyway. Anyone have a manual for a NON DCS cart that I can follow the troubleshooting chart? Thanks!
old dawg Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 38

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