{"id":1063,"date":"2022-04-21T11:54:10","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T11:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/?p=1063"},"modified":"2024-02-04T11:00:47","modified_gmt":"2024-02-04T05:30:47","slug":"common-ez-go-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/common-ez-go-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Common EZ GO Problems in 2024 &#038; How to Fix Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you own an EZ Go golf cart, I am sure you might be having some kind of issues every now and then. In this article, you&#8217;ll find out the most common EZ GO problems that you may encounter in your day-to-day lives. It is better to educate yourself about these issues and know how to fix them.<\/p>\n\n\n<div role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\" class=\"simpletoc wp-block-simpletoc-toc\"><h2 style=\"margin: 0;\"><button type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"simpletoc-content-container\" class=\"simpletoc-collapsible\">Table of Contents<span class=\"simpletoc-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/h2><div id=\"simpletoc-content-container\" class=\"simpletoc-content\"><style>html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }<\/style><ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#10-common-ez-go-problems\">10 Common EZ GO Problems<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#1-ez-go-wont-start\">1. EZ Go Won&#8217;t Start<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#2-accelerator-pedal-sticks-on-your-ez-go-golf-cart\">2. Accelerator Pedal Sticks on Your EZ Go Golf Cart<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3-ezgo-golf-cart-wont-start-no-spark\">3. EZGO Golf Cart Won\u2019t Start No Spark<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#4-ez-go-starts-but-doesnt-move\">4. EZ Go Starts, but Doesn&#8217;t Move<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#5-ez-go-golf-cart-brake-problems\">5. Ez Go Golf Cart Brake Problems<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#6-the-wires-are-exposed-andor-corroded\">6. The Wires Are Exposed And\/or Corroded<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#7-the-battery-is-dead-or-not-holding-a-charge\">7. The Battery Is Dead or Not Holding a Charge<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#8-there-is-no-power-to-the-cart\">8. There Is No Power to The Cart<\/a>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#9-the-charger-does-not-work\">9. The Charger Does Not Work<\/a>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#10-the-controller-is-damaged-or-not-working\">10. The Controller Is Damaged or Not Working<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#11-ezgo-ignitor-problems\">11. Ezgo Ignitor Problems<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-troubleshoot-and-fix-these-common-problems\">How to Troubleshoot and Fix These Common Problems?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"10-common-ez-go-problems\">10 Common EZ GO Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>These are the top 10 common EZ GO problems every EZ Go golf cart owner has. We have sorted them from the most common to the least common.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"1-ez-go-wont-start\">1. EZ Go Won&#8217;t Start<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>If your golf cart is not starting, there could be a problem with the fuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the battery and fuse are fine then you&#8217;ll need to check the ignition.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"clogged-mufflernbspmakes-golf-cart-hot-and-wont-start\">Clogged muffler: Makes Golf Cart Hot and Won&#8217;t Start<\/h4>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Make a fire and remove the muffler<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Burn out all of the gunk and unburnt oil clogging the muffler, unblocking it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"corrodeddamaged-wiring-causes-golf-cart-not-to-start\">Corroded\/Damaged Wiring: Causes Golf Cart Not to Start<\/h4>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Check for damage or corrosion on wires connecting the starter to the solenoid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"damaged-solenoids-prevents-golf-cart-from-starting\">Damaged Solenoids: Prevents Golf Cart from Starting<\/h4>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Check pack voltage at both posts of the main solenoid. If one or both are damaged, then it will need to be replaced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1260\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EZ-Go-Wont-Start.jpg\" alt=\"EZ Go Wont Start in 2022\" class=\"wp-image-1065\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EZ-Go-Wont-Start.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EZ-Go-Wont-Start-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EZ-Go-Wont-Start-1024x488.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EZ-Go-Wont-Start-768x366.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1260px) 100vw, 1260px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"2-accelerator-pedal-sticks-on-your-ez-go-golf-cart\">2. Accelerator Pedal Sticks on Your EZ Go Golf Cart<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>A golf cart accelerator pedal is a small lever or knob that attaches to the handlebars of a golf cart and allows you to accelerate while driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter how hard you push down on the accelerator pedal, your golf cart will not accelerate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To determine whether or not the accelerator pedal is stuck, try pulling it up and down. If it is stuck, the golf cart will not move forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To fix this problem, first, make sure that the accelerator pedal is not stuck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Greasing the internals might also solve this fault, and if you don&#8217;t know <a href=\"https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/how-to-grease-ez-go-golf-cart\/\">how to grease EZ Go golf cart<\/a>, read our article on that topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or you can buy a new accelerator pedal. Check out our recommendation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><iframe style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=bestgolfcar0d-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B00N8TI8E0&amp;asins=B00N8TI8E0&amp;linkId=326c7287f9c5884d22e356db8e6244cf&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"3-ezgo-golf-cart-wont-start-no-spark\">3. EZGO Golf Cart Won\u2019t Start No Spark<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>There are a few potential reasons why your EZGO golf cart won\u2019t start. One possibility is that the ignitor is faulty, which would prevent the cart from starting up. Another reason could be that the voltage regulator has failed, meaning that there\u2019s not enough power getting to the engine. The battery might also be bad, preventing the golf cart from turning on. Finally, muffler problems could be causing the issue &#8211; make sure that the exhaust system is clear and functioning properly.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"4-ez-go-starts-but-doesnt-move\">4. EZ Go Starts, but Doesn&#8217;t Move<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>The electric golf cart won&#8217;t move because of a malfunctioned Forward\/Reverse Switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The battery might be the problem, and it will need to be replaced by a certified technician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a possibility that the solenoid has failed, and this needs to be repaired by a technician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The circuit might have been damaged and requires repair by a certified technician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If there is no charge detected from the battery, then it means there is an issue with the Solenoid or Circuit in the golf cart<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"5-ez-go-golf-cart-brake-problems\">5. Ez Go Golf Cart Brake Problems<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Golf Cart does not stop when the brake is applied: When you hit the brake pedal in your golf cart, the drive clutch disengages from the engine crankshaft while the driven clutch remains bolted to the input shaft. This will cause the golf cart to decelerate smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if this also does not solve your EZ Go golf cart brake problems, you need to change the brakes because the loose wiring may be the cause of the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"6-the-wires-are-exposed-andor-corroded\">6. The Wires Are Exposed And\/or Corroded<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>If the wires are exposed or corroded, then it will not be possible to make the necessary electrical connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The wiring harness is in poor condition: The wiring harness should be inspected and tested before use. If it is damaged, then it will not be possible to make the necessary electrical connection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The battery cable is damaged: The battery cable must be inspected before use. If it is damaged, then it will not be possible to make the necessary electrical connection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The battery is faulty: Corroded battery terminals, so the battery must be inspected and tested before use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faulty wiring coming from the ignition: Something is wrong with the ignition system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"7-the-battery-is-dead-or-not-holding-a-charge\">7. The Battery Is Dead or Not Holding a Charge<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>If the golf cart won&#8217;t start, check the battery. Batteries lose their comfort with age and may corrode; clean gently with a soft brush and water-based baking soda<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you see corrosion on joints, clean it gently with a soft brush and water-based baking soda<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"8-there-is-no-power-to-the-cart\">8. There Is No Power to The Cart<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>The golf cart won&#8217;t start because there is no power coming from the battery.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"how-to-fix\">How to Fix:<\/h4>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Check the connections to the battery terminals and the battery cable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the voltage at the battery posts. If the battery is bad, it won&#8217;t hold a charge. If there is no power at the battery posts, it&#8217;s a problem with the wiring. If there is power at the battery posts but no power to the cart, it&#8217;s a problem with the ignition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check if there is corrosion on the solenoid starter wire.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test continuity in the terminals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&#8217;s a good idea to check the fluids and make sure everything works properly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are having issues with the key itself, go through our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/bestgolfcartsinc.net\/are-ez-go-golf-cart-keys-universal\/\">Are EZ GO Golf Cart Keys Universal<\/a>. And if they are, you are better off buying a new pair.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"9-the-charger-does-not-work\">9. The Charger Does Not Work<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>If the charger is not working, then there is a problem with either the charging components or the socket.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"how-to-fix\">How to Fix:<\/h4>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure that the charger is working properly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check if there is corrosion on the solenoid starter wire.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check if there is corrosion on the battery cables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"10-the-controller-is-damaged-or-not-working\">10. The Controller Is Damaged or Not Working<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>DC Converter failure &#8211; If the DC converter fails, the power generated by your accelerator pedal won&#8217;t be direct current and won&#8217;t create any acceleration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speed controller wires &#8211; Follow the wires until you find a small black box, remove it, and replace it with a new one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cart speed &#8211; Push the pedal to see what kind of acceleration you get; if for any reason your cart still doesn&#8217;t accelerate, you&#8217;re getting into more difficult and technical steps that will require more time and money investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure to keep your batteries and controls clean to avoid any issues.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"11-ezgo-ignitor-problems\">11. Ezgo Ignitor Problems<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re having trouble starting your Ezgo golf cart ignitor, there are a few things you can check to see if the problem is with the ignitor itself or with the wiring or battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>The first thing you should do is check the voltage of the battery. If it&#8217;s too low, that could be causing the problem. You can do this by unplugging the battery from the golf cart and measuring the voltage on the battery terminals. If it&#8217;s less than 2.5 volts, it could be a problem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You should also check the battery terminals to make sure they are tight. If they are loose, they could be the cause of the problem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You should also look at the wiring. If you have any loose wires or loose connections, that could be the cause of the problem. You can check this by disconnecting the battery, plugging in the battery, and then connecting the battery to the golf cart. If the problem goes away, the wiring is probably the problem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You should also check the battery terminals on the golf cart. If there is a gap between the terminals, that could be the cause of the problem. You can use a volt meter to check the voltage. If the voltage is too low, that could be the cause of the problem. You can also check the battery terminals for loose connections. If there are loose connections, that could be the cause of the problem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also use a volt meter to check the battery terminals. If there is a gap between the terminals, that could be the cause of the problem.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the solutions to common Ezgo Ignitor Problems. Check out what fixes your issue and if it still doesn&#8217;t work, you need to take it to an expert.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"how-to-troubleshoot-and-fix-these-common-problems\">How to Troubleshoot and Fix These Common Problems?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>1. Check your website&#8217;s loading speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Check for broken links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Check for duplicate content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Check your site&#8217;s architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Check for improperly formatted titles and descriptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Check your site&#8217;s images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Check your website&#8217;s social media integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Check your website&#8217;s contact information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To troubleshoot a golf cart that is hard to start, you need to know what type of EZGO golf cart it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two things you need to troubleshoot whether you have a gasoline or electric golf cart; the fuse and ignition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your golf cart is not starting, there could be a problem with the fuse. Check to see if it&#8217;s worn or blown. If so, it needs to be replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the battery and fuse are fine then you&#8217;ll need to check the ignition<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>EZGO golf carts are easy to maintain, easy to use, and perfect for golfers of all skill levels. But they do come with some risks. 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