Controller shot ?

[k5guy38]

I have a question about a ez go cart. I put all new batts in and now the cart doesn't work. Actually I don't know if it worked when purchased. So I followed the diagnostic test on here and read some other post. I have 38 volts at every wire and every post of the controller and the solinoid. Does this mean the controller is shot ? If so where would be the best place to look for 1.

[scottyb]

What year cart? Which drive system does it have?

The last 2 numbers of the manufactures code is the year, located inside the passenger side glove box, the 2004 and newer ezgos dont have a serial number plate in the box, they have a serial number sticker under the rear access panel behind the seat, and then on the driverside frame rail below the floor board.

DCS will have a F&R lever behind the driver's knee and a run/tow switch on the environmental cover on the controller. The backside of the f&R looks round like a hockey puck.

PDS carts will have a Tow/Run switch with toggle switch for F&R on the dash

SERIES carts will have a shift lever like the dcs cart down by your legs, but it will NOT have a tow/run switch. Also the actual F&R switch is in the corner by the controller and there is linkage from it to the lever in the center.....

[k5guy38]

it is the pds style controller. The year is a 01

[scottyb]

The solenoid is not supposed to have power at both large terminals ALL THE TIME ....

[k5guy38]

Everything does The motor,both sides of the solinoid, both sides of the key switch , and almost all the wires to the controller . The owner of the company that I work for purchased this cart from a auction. He said it worked before he brought it to me for the lift to be put on. Im thinking the controller is junk.