Maintenance & Repair

Many Yamaha gas golf carts use a starter-generator arrangement, but the exact starting and charging system depends on the model and year. Before testing…

Golf cart differentials and transaxles use lubricant to protect gears and bearings, but the oil type, service interval and fill procedure vary by manufacturer…

Many traditional gas golf carts use a starter-generator that performs two jobs: it cranks the engine when the accelerator is pressed and, once the…

Many E-Z-GO TXT electric carts use an inductive throttle sensor, commonly called the ITS, to tell the controller how far the accelerator pedal is…

On many Club Car electric models, the MCOR is part of the accelerator-input system. It converts pedal movement into an electrical signal the controller…

If a golf cart accelerator pedal does nothing, the pedal itself is only one possible cause. The fault can be in the pedal switch,…

Many golf carts use a forward/reverse selector to change drive direction. Depending on the design, it may switch high current directly or send a…

Golf cart battery cables carry high current between batteries, the controller, solenoid and motor. Loose, corroded or undersized cables can create heat, voltage drop…

A golf cart main fuse protects a major electrical circuit from excessive current. When it opens, the cart may appear completely dead or lose…

The golf cart key switch controls low-current command circuits that tell the vehicle when to power up or enable starting. A worn switch can…

A golf cart parking brake should hold the cart securely on a reasonable incline and release fully when disengaged. If it slips, drags or…

Golf cart wheel alignment controls how the tires point and sit relative to the road. Toe is the most commonly adjusted setting, while camber…