No reverse

[gark]

I have a 93 E-Z-GO 36v that runs fine forward, but will not go in reverse after I upgraded all the cables to 4 guage. I know while upgrading the cables, I spun the S2 terminals on the motor. But, after speaking with someone at EMP, they said the motor shouldn't even go forward if the connection in the motor was broken. EMP suggested that I look at the controller. Well, I already had a new Alltrax controller on order and after installing it, I still had no reverse. All my connections seem to be tight. I hear the solenoid clicking and the light on the controller on when I switch between forward and reverse. Batteries are charged. Again, it runs fine going forward. What else should I check?

 

[84ezgo]

Check connections at the F&R switch.

 

[HotRodCarts]

I agree with 84ezgo. Check the wiring and connections at the F&R switch...

 

[gark]

The connections at the F&R switch seem to be fine. Infact, when I switch between forward and reverse, I hear the solenoid click at I see the light on the controller go off and then back on.

What else can I check.

 

[HotRodCarts]

The solenoid shouldn't be clicking when you shift. It should only click when the throttle is pushed.

 

[gark]

If the solenoid shouldn't click, then what should I look for to correct this?

 

[HotRodCarts]

If it was working before the cable swap I'd start with checking that it's wired correctly.

 

[gark]

I'm 100% sure it's wired correctly because I replaced only 1 wire at a time.

 

[HotRodCarts]

I would say the problem is at the F&R switch then if the cart is wired correctly. When you replaced the cables it's possible one of the contacts sunk into the forward and reverse switch board a little when you were tightening the new cable. I would take the switch apart and look it over closely.