1996 Yamaha G16, 36 Volt Electric - Replace Bad Solenoid

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[danielr]

Dude it’s very rare I find my problem this fast on YouTube but you rock thank you

[redroofretriever]

1 at a time for me, or I flatten the box and draw myself a diagram. Or, take a picture with my phone. Otherwise, I need experts like you. Thanks for posting.

[MeganZim]

Looks like I have a bad solenoid. No resistor or diode on my Yamaha 36V is it supposed to be that way or did this lead to the solenoid failure. Bought cart used and have had for 5 years.

[able]

hey kevin---i have a 96 yamaha golf cart when i first take it out will run perfect then it will just die on me and pushing the pedal i get nothing--with me holding down the pedal for awhile it would run again but usually i am sitting out in middle of fairway waiting for it to engage--any ideas

[tooblonde]

Yeah my Solenoid on my 2001 starts sizzling and pumping smoke when I hook up the main positive. I'm just gonna assume it's time for a new one

[hibbitydibbity]

This is tremendously more helpful than Yamaha’s wiring diagram. Question though, you addressed the two cables that share a terminal on the solenoid. One goes to controller, but does the other one go to the S terminal on the shift assembly?

[Contractorrepair]

Kev got this unit no reverse yet buzzer sounds . No click at solenoid . She does travel in forward. Tubed fuses at buzzer area up under drivers side fender. Ideas ?

[njjeepgirlnj]

Hi again. Is there anyway to find a correct wiring diagram of battery hook ups on a 1997 G16 E? We need from the control box to the batteries and to the solenoid. This is our 1st electric cart. When we put volt meter on the 2 small posts of the solenoid and stepped on the gas, the meter shows OL. It also only shows 17.4 volts but each battery is showing at least 6 volts. Around 6.2 volts. Any advice would be great!

[kevinmansfield]

Kevin do you have the solenoid wiring for a 1992 G9E? Please help

[nikehaha]

Why do you need a diode crossing those 2 smaller terminals?

[Brian-qrxi]

Do you have any videos of Yamaha 36 volt controller troubleshooting and replacement
Thanks

[fishinginkayaks]

why did you not put a resistor on the 2 large terminals, just curious

[javi]

If it runs but runs slow has two year old Batterys and new speed sensor do you think it’s the motor

[rbaez]

Hello I have a Yamaha g2 got back from shop they replaced the solenoid I did not see any resistor on it and the golf cart moves but really slow now have any Suggestion

[dand]

Do you have a yamaha G9E solenoid video? This old girl had some wires hooked up in a way that I don't trust and some are already removed. I can send you a picture if you don't mind looking at it.

[ckballl]

Hi I am retired lady that has a 1998 G16E- I am looking for a cable that goes from the solenoid and connects to the forward/reverse switch. I have had this cart 15 years and there is no one in my area that works on them. This wire over heats at the connection to the f/r switch. I have the part number and no one can find it. It may be a oem only. Can you tell me what the gauge of this cable is. I remember now that the last time I replaced it several years ago that I could go to a battery store and set one there. All the connections are tight. When it gets hot I get no power. I have to sit for a few minutes and it goes again. I appreciate any help as right now I can not take the cable to anywhere to to buy it. I am a high risk to the virus so am home. I can order one on line if it really is just a battery cable. On the yamaha blow out sheet it is item 32 Wire & JR1-H6527-00-00. I replaced the selinoid a few years ago when I replaced the burned cable. Now I have burned another cable. The f/w switch was replaced maybe 8 years ago. Thanks- Carla

[socalRooster]

Where can I find the model year of my vintage Yahama 36v golf cart

[NOW]

Great Video Kevin, (changed my Youtube name reflects my new channel) Start up the Patron. Lets people be more involved. If nothing else it gives you a way to share content with subscribers before the video hits YouTube. Again thanks for the video.

[texascountry]

I have power to the small terminals. Solenoid closes. But the cart still doesn't run. Also there is power on the bigger terminals

[lesaatuatasi]

I tried arcing it and I nothing. Tried hitting the gas nothing!