EZGO TXT Series Solenoid Test | Is My Solenoid Really Bad?

[@alexmozingo8972]

Great video, so many people assume it’s the solenoid. Very informative!

[@jesusmelendez9829]

Great explanation!

[@paulmerrill2349]

Good video, looking forward to doing some testing on my 2002 EZGO TXT. When I bought it, I needed to replace a lot of parts, controller, solenoid, wiring harness, battery, motor, key switch, and foot switch. While it was on blocks I depressed the gas, and the wheels turned. I didn't run it full pedal, because I had read somewhere not to, when the wheels are not on the ground. Once I did get it on the ground, I depressed the gas pedal, and nothing happened. I pushed the pedal a few more times, and heard a pop, like the old type fused when they would blow. Any idea what would have popped???

[@TheCart_Doctor]

Running at full throttle with the wheels off the ground for an extended amount of time is not recommended but it won’t hurt anything just long enough to test for wide open throttle. Without being able to see anything I’m gonna guess the speed controller fired if you hear that pop. I have a videos on testing speed controller and the ITS throttle sensor. Check them out. Might give you better insight into what your problem is.

[@darrylkendrick5085]

Awesome video. Question. How would I bypass the charging read switch? Is it as simple as connecting positive off battery terminal? That’s what I gather from the diagram. Thanks

[@broadwayFan28]

Is that a 36v test light?

[@dr2casto]

What do we ask for and where can we find the precharge resistor for the solenoid on the TXT?

[@TheCart_Doctor]

You just need a 250ohm 5 watt resistor. I buy them from DigiKey and put my own terminals on them. Much cheaper than buying them premade with terminals from a Golfcart parts supplier.

[@uknowjack]

When you buy a new solenoid, how do you know what side of the solenoid is the positive and negative? IThe solenoid has no markings, Thanks in advance

[@dmartinez9865]

OK my light gets dimmer when I'm checking to see if power is going through the solenoid but when I step on the throttle the light turns off

[@nickp7638]

My red wire on the gas pedal shows power 24/7. Green shows dead. Any thoughts?

[@TheCart_Doctor]

That’s right. Red should have constant power and green shouldn’t. When you press the pedal to activate the microswitch, green should then have power. If you are testing at the pedal switch and don’t get power on green when pressing the pedal you have a bad micro switch. If you are testing at the 4 pin molex then it could either be a bad connection or wire or a bad switch. Hope this helps.

[@broadwayFan28]

I've got a click, cart doesn't go. What next?

[@Farmboy-wb7cf]

What if pressing the pedal makes the light get dimmer? Anybody experienced this before?

[@TheCart_Doctor]

You either have the test light lead on the wrong post or something is wrong

[@Farmboy-wb7cf]

@@TheCart_Doctor it’s the right post. It my solenoid never makes a sound.