{"id":1157,"date":"2022-01-27T20:59:29","date_gmt":"2022-01-28T01:59:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golfcartgo.com\/?p=1157"},"modified":"2023-06-30T22:16:33","modified_gmt":"2023-07-01T02:16:33","slug":"why-does-my-golf-cart-jerk-when-i-accelerate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/golfcartgo.com\/why-does-my-golf-cart-jerk-when-i-accelerate\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Does My Golf Cart Jerk When I Accelerate? (and how to fix)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Lately, I’ve been noticing that my golf cart jerks when I try to accelerate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will suddenly lurch forward as if there’s some sort of mysterious force resisting my efforts to move. Why does my golf cart jerk when I accelerate?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typically, the problem is a loose connection to the battery, low power from the battery, a faulty solenoid, an alignment issue at the front end of the golf cart, or a speed controller issue.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, we’ll take a look at a few specific reasons for what’s causing the problem and explore some possible solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What causes a golf cart to hesitate when taking off?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hesitation problems include sluggish start times, sluggish acceleration (particularly uphill), and sluggish acceleration gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connection is Loose<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Make a thorough check of the cables to ensure that they are all properly connected. The speed controller can malfunction if the wire is slack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All wires must be connected properly and securely. In addition, examine the quality of the existing wiring. Are there any signs of deterioration, rust, or a cut wire?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solenoid Going Bad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A faulty or failing solenoid could be the cause of your golf<\/a> cart’s sluggish acceleration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It handles getting battery power to your starter, the golf cart’s generator, and the traction motor. Solenoids can fail more frequently on an electric cart than a gas powered one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Replacing Your Solenoid<\/div>
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9.4\/10<\/span> Recommended<\/span><\/div><\/div>

This replacement solenoid works best with EZGO Electric Golf Carts. This will usually fix any jerky issues you have if your problem is indeed the solenoid. <\/strong><\/p>