Knowing that, when the solenoid starts failing, how do you know it and what’s going on? This might cause it to fail to retrieve the pinion gear. Like any switch that relies on wiring, the solenoid could also just wear out due to overheating. (Starters are supposed to get the flywheel moving, then back out of position – disengage.) In addition, the spring that pulls the pinion back to its resting position could wear down leaving the starter engaged continuously. In a gas golf cart, the larger contacts could fail to release, which means the starter will be operating even if you turn the ignition switch to off.
RELATED: 4 Signs you need to Replace your Golf Cart Batteries What are the symptoms of a bad solenoid on a golf cart? The solenoid is simply there to allow electricity to flow freely to the controller and motor which will result in a running golf cart. And it acts as a mechanical device that puts the starter pinion gear into position, so when the starter turns over it will be engaged with the flywheel just long enough for the engine to catch.įor an electric golf cart, it functions in the same way, however there is no starter.It acts as a switch that permits a large amounts of juice to go to the starter.So, in review, the solenoid does two things: Once the engine engages, a spring brings the pinion gear back to the starter, where it remains idle until you need to restart the engine at some point. The solenoid also sends a pinion gear forward, which is the device the starter uses to turn over the flywheel. The solenoid uses that small amount of juice to close two heavy-duty contacts that allows a large jolt of electricity to pass through the starter. When you turn the ignition key, a small amount of electricity goes to the solenoid.
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