EZGO TXT Parts Guide — Solenoid, Brakes & Charging

The EZGO TXT is one of the most common golf carts in service, and most of the work on it falls into four areas: the drive circuit, the brakes, the charging circuit and the front end. This guide covers what fails in each area and the OEM numbers to match, so you can order the right part the first time.

First: which TXT do you have?

TXT carts came in three drive systems — series, PDS and (early) DCS — and the electrical parts are not interchangeable between them. Series carts use a simple solenoid and controller arrangement; PDS carts use a different controller and wiring harness; DCS was the short-lived predecessor of PDS. The parts that differ most are the controller, the solenoid and the wiring. The body, brakes and front-end parts are common across the three.

If you are not sure which you have, check the controller label under the seat, or browse the EZGO TXT parts hub and match the OEM number on the part you are replacing.

Drive circuit: solenoid, controller and switches

The classic TXT fault is a solenoid that clicks but the cart does not move. The click means the coil is being energised; it does not mean the contacts inside are passing current. Test the large terminals either side of the solenoid with a meter while a helper holds the pedal — if the coil clicks but the voltage does not appear across the contacts, the solenoid is the fault. Related parts:

EZGO TXT 36V Charging Receptacle with Wire 73063-G01 — also the reference point for the charging interlock on many TXT carts.
EZGO TXT Ignition Key Switch with Keys 33639-G01 Golf Cart and EZGO TXT FWD REV Forward Reverse Switch 74323-G01 — the switches that cut power when they wear.
See the motors and controllers category for solenoids, speed sensors and controllers matched to series, PDS and AC drive.

For the full diagnostic order, read the EZGO electric parts guide.

Charging circuit

If the charger does not switch on, or the cart stops charging after a few minutes, the problem is usually at the plug or receptacle rather than inside the charger. The copper contacts corrode, the plastic housing cracks, and the cart no longer sees the charger. Parts that cover most TXT charging faults:

Match 36V or 48V before ordering: the plug and receptacle shapes differ and will not interchange. The batteries and chargers category lists both voltages.

Brakes

TXT brakes are simple drum brakes at the rear, and the usual complaint is a pedal that goes down a long way before the cart slows. New shoes and drums restore most of the braking; stretched cables cause the rest. Parts:

Front end and steering

TXT steering wear shows up as play in the wheel, a clunk over bumps, or the cart pulling to one side. The tie rod ends, the steering universal joint and the steering gear box cover almost all of it:

Frequently asked questions

How can I tell whether my TXT is Series, PDS or DCS?

Look at the controller and the wiring harness under the seat, or the forward/reverse switch layout. Series carts use a mechanical F/R lever with heavy cables; PDS carts use a rocker switch and a different controller. If the label is gone, matching the OEM part number of the failed part is the safest route.

Why does my TXT solenoid click but the cart will not move?

Because the click only proves the coil is energised. The contacts inside the solenoid can still be burnt, or the controller may not be sending power. Test across the large terminals with a meter, then check the throttle and speed sensor before replacing the controller.

Do I need a 36V or 48V charger plug?

Match the battery pack: 36V TXT carts and 48V TXT carts use different plug shapes. Check the pack voltage on the battery label, then pick from the batteries and chargers category.

EZGO TXT Parts Guide: Solenoid, Brakes, Charging and Front End