2000 EZGO TXT Build

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mrwhitethunder

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Not sure if this section is the right place to put my "build" thread, so I will just get into the issues. I have been lurking this site for about 5 months now before I got a cart. I was limited in what I could look at without being a member, so decided to fix that issues today. I will find the right section to start a build thread.

I bought a 2000 EZGO TXT 6 seater over the weekend. This is my first cart so I have zero experience. The motor is the only thing on the car. The rest of the "parts" were in a box. I determined the motor is a 36v. My plan is to buy the Navitas AC 48v kit. Problem is, the cart does not have a wiring harness, at least I dont think so. It came with a heap of wires and crap and other parts I need to sort thru, as I dont really know what most of them are.

My concern is that I will have to build my own wire harness. Is there someone who sells a basic harness that I can use as a starting point, or would I be better off finding another 2000 to buy and use as a donor cart?
 

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Sounds like this will be a booger of a first project. Could be fun though. You can certainly acquire a harness for the cart. However, I would personally start with taking inventory of what parts you have versus what you need. Then research the cost of your needs. If your need list’s cost starts stacking up high enough, it might indeed be worth just purchasing another cart for parts.
 
BurlyDeer said:
Sounds like this will be a booger of a first project. Could be fun though. You can certainly acquire a harness for the cart. However, I would personally start with taking inventory of what parts you have versus what you need. Then research the cost of your needs. If your need list’s cost starts stacking up high enough, it might indeed be worth just purchasing another cart for parts.
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Yeah, I think I may have bit off more than I was ready to chew. But I am all in. Worst case scenario, I buy a donor cart. I will lay everything out tonight and take some pics, and maybe the folks here can assist me with what I have, what I am missing, etc.
 
Golf Cart Wizard said:
Just find a wire harness for a 36v TXT PDS or a 48v TXT, then extend the wires that go to the dash. Both would be compatible with the Navitas AC conversion. You will also need rocker FNR switch and a tow/run switch
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Thanks GCW. That was my plan, just not sure which to go with. There are so many different ones that come up when I do my search. Would something like this work?

golfcartsmodified.com

EZGO OEM Style TXT48 harness (need for AC conversion on series and PDS).

This is a Golf Carts Modified exclusive product. We offer this harness as a direct factory replacement or as an AC kit install specific harness that has the unused plugs and connectors removed. If you want a factory direct replacement, select "NO" to the Are you installing an AC kit question. If...
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mrwhitethunder said:
Thanks GCW. That was my plan, just not sure which to go with. There are so many different ones that come up when I do my search. Would something like this work?

golfcartsmodified.com

EZGO OEM Style TXT48 harness (need for AC conversion on series and PDS).

This is a Golf Carts Modified exclusive product. We offer this harness as a direct factory replacement or as an AC kit install specific harness that has the unused plugs and connectors removed. If you want a factory direct replacement, select "NO" to the Are you installing an AC kit question. If...
golfcartsmodified.com golfcartsmodified.com
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Apparently you can't edit posts. I currently have a 'series' motor. Since the Navitas is a regen motor, is that why the run/tow switch is needed? Also, this cart looks to have a FNR 'lever' on the seat pod, not a rocker switch. I am assuming this is an early 2000's txt. With the Navitas, do I need to upgrade to a rocker switch?
 
mrwhitethunder said:
Apparently you can't edit posts. I currently have a 'series' motor. Since the Navitas is a regen motor, is that why the run/tow switch is needed? Also, this cart looks to have a FNR 'lever' on the seat pod, not a rocker switch. I am assuming this is an early 2000's txt. With the Navitas, do I need to upgrade to a rocker switch?
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Yes the AC kit functions the same as a regen golf cart (besides the motor type) that's why you need FNR, run/tow, and wire harness. The harness you linked to should work fine.
 
Golf Cart Wizard said:
Yes the AC kit functions the same as a regen golf cart (besides the motor type) that's why you need FNR, run/tow, and wire harness. The harness you linked to should work fine.
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Great to know. I will order that as well today. Going to lay everything out tonight and see what I have and what I need, and try to start getting some things together.
 
First and foremost, thanks everyone so far for the help. I got this project and something me and my two daughters can work on together, in order to spend quality time together (and to get them off their phones).

Ok so I sorted thru everything I was given. I believe the rats nest of wiring may be the main harness? If it is, I’m going to order a new one. See below.
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Next I have the FNR and if I read you right GCW, I should scrap this and go with the rocker switch?
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Next I have the controller with what looks like a new solenoid? It is a Curtis 25864G03. Not sure if it works, but won’t need it with the Navitas upgrade. I was considering running the motor as is but since it’s 100% apart, I’m thinking I only want to do this once. If I go with navitas, this is free to whoever needs it (minus shipping).
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I received two different charging ports, which I thought was odd
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I have no clue what these next three parts are for. Going to do some more digging thru this forum to try and find my answer but so far I’ve come Up empty. Any help is appreciated (and if I will still need them). I think the last one might have something to do with onboard charging?
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I think this last piece has something to do with the speed control? Or maybe this is something completely different and I’m missing the speed control part
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I am missing the fuse block that bolts to the driver rear tire so I’ll work on finding that as well.
 
Golf Cart Wizard said:
Yes the AC kit functions the same as a regen golf cart (besides the motor type) that's why you need FNR, run/tow, and wire harness. The harness you linked to should work fine.
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I talked to Elite this AM about this Harness and they stated that this will not work with my Curtis 5 pin controller. I advised them I would was upgrading to Navitas but that was still the answer they gave me. The harness seems to be holding me up from making any progress so I am unsure where to go from here.
 
mrwhitethunder said:
I talked to Elite this AM about this Harness and they stated that this will not work with my Curtis 5 pin controller. I advised them I would was upgrading to Navitas but that was still the answer they gave me. The harness seems to be holding me up from making any progress so I am unsure where to go from here.
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Of course it won’t work with a 5 pin series controller. If those people are that boneheaded then order the GCM harness you linked to earlier.
 
Got the cart stripped down to the bare frame. Working on getting rid of some of the rust spots and then will be raptor lining the frame. It appears there was a collision as the driver side firewall is pushed up on one side, with a minor crack right at the elbow joint (where firewall meets the body frame). Going to get that straightened out and welded up.

Madjax Storm body has arrived, harness is on order, working on finding a lift I want. I wanted to Jakes LT kit but, spoke with them this AM and they said they are waiting on "one more part" to arrive before they can start producing again.

Navitas kit will be ordered this week. I am looking at batteries; Trojan seems to be the obvious choice. What I cant determine is, configuration. Do I go with four-12v, six-8v, 8-6 volts. I have been playing phone tag with Navitas tech support to see what they recommend.

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As soon as I posted this, Navitas called back. Rep Todd (very helpful) said the more batteries the better. Same voltage, but will get more amps (which I am sure you all already knew).
 
Sounds expensive…but awesome! I’m happy you’re getting some traction with your project. I agree with Todd, I’ve see some battery conversions from 6 volt batteries to 12 volt. They do initially work, however they don’t last very long…usually less than a year one the ones I’ve seen. It “saves” money up front, but then you have to buy more batteries really quickly so it’s kind of a moot point.
 
You could also do 6x 12 volt, the navitas AC kit does work on 72 volts. Factory shuttles use 8x6 volt

4x12 will not be sufficient for a cart that size
 
BurlyDeer said:
Sounds expensive…but awesome! I’m happy you’re getting some traction with your project. I agree with Todd, I’ve see some battery conversions from 6 volt batteries to 12 volt. They do initially work, however they don’t last very long…usually less than a year one the ones I’ve seen. It “saves” money up front, but then you have to buy more batteries really quickly so it’s kind of a moot point.
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I anticipate I will be in this about $7500, minus whatever stereo/misc stuff I plan to do down the line. I could not find anything 100% ready to go how I wanted. There was one that was close and he wants $10k...I did find one 100% almost identical to the route I am going now, and he sold it for $14k (same year and all).
 
Golf Cart Wizard said:
You could also do 6x 12 volt, the navitas AC kit does work on 72 volts. Factory shuttles use 8x6 volt

4x12 will not be sufficient for a cart that size
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I saw it could work on 72 volts, just wasn't sure if there was anything "extra" required to run the kit vs just wiring up the batteries and selecting 72v in the Navitas app...I forgot to ask that when I was on the phone with them.
 
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