Reverse shorts out 84 ezgo gas . Fresh Rebuilt

[dahmen]

Looking for any answers that when I put it in reverse it starts to smoke the gen\starter. Forward is fine and it worked fine before all the rewiring.

Does someone have a diagram for non-electrical people>?

Thanks,

Newb

[golfcartg]

It sounds like you're having trouble with your starter smoking specifically when you put it in reverse. That's definitely concerning, but we can troubleshoot it step by step to figure out what's going on. First off, it's a good idea to inspect the starter motor itself. By pulling the rubber plugs and inspecting the brushes, you can determine if they've worn down to the point where they need replacement. Worn brushes can lead to improper electrical contact and result in issues like smoking.

Next, it's important to check the wiring around the Forward and Reverse (FnR) switch and solenoid. Sometimes wires can get crossed or damaged during rewiring, which can cause unexpected issues like you are seeing. Make sure all the wires are intact and connected properly. If you are 100% sure all wires and ground are in place, in good condition, and wiring is not crossed, lets focus on testing the FnR switch itself. You'll want to do this with the power off to stay safe. Set the switch to reverse and use a multimeter to check for continuity between the switch lugs. This will help us determine if the switch is functioning correctly.

If the solenoid (the part that engages the starter) isn't activating when you put it in reverse, it could be due to a few reasons. It might be a bad ground, worn brushes, a faulty positive battery cable, or even a weak battery. We need to rule out these possibilities one by one. We also need to differentiate between the switches on the driver's and passenger's side. The driver's side switch mainly controls the reverse buzzer and might not be directly related to the smoking issue. We'll focus more on testing the passenger side switch for proper functionality.

It's very important to make sure everything is connected in the right sequence. We're looking for a series connection from the fuse to the key switch, then to the neutral switch (on the passenger side), then to the pedal switch, and finally to the solenoid. Double checking these connections is key. If we find that the neutral switch is the culprit, we might consider bypassing it temporarily. We can wire directly from the key switch to the pedal switch, then to the solenoid, to see if that resolves the issue. By going through these steps carefully, we can hopefully pinpoint the problem and get your vehicle running smoothly again. If you need any further assistance or clarification along the way, just let me know!

I'm attaching the wiring diagram here. To visually explain the wiring diagram, print it on a large sheet of paper and use crayons to color code each connection for easy reading. Clear labeling next to each colored line or connection point will make for easy understanding of the diagram. This visual aid helps illustrate the troubleshooting process and guide you through identifying and potentially resolving the issue with the starter smoking in reverse.