Club Car Gas Engine Troubleshooting

Problem: Engine won’t start

Possible causes:

• Dead battery
• Faulty starter
• Bad ignition switch
• Fuel system problems

Troubleshooting steps:

1. Check the battery voltage with a voltmeter. It should be at least 12 volts.
2. If the battery is dead, charge it or replace it.
3. If the battery is not dead, check the starter. You can do this by jumping the starter solenoid terminals with a screwdriver. If the starter spins, the starter is good.
4. If the starter does not spin, check the ignition switch. You can do this by turning the key to the “on” position and listening for a click. If you do not hear a click, the ignition switch is bad.
5. If the ignition switch is good, check the fuel system. You can do this by checking the fuel filter and fuel lines for blockages. You can also check the fuel pump by listening for a buzzing sound when the key is turned to the “on” position.

Problem: Engine starts but runs rough

Possible causes:

• Dirty carburetor
• Faulty spark plugs
• Bad ignition coil
• Vacuum leaks

Troubleshooting steps:

1. Clean the carburetor with carburetor cleaner. You can do this by removing the carburetor from the engine and spraying it with carburetor cleaner.
2. Replace the spark plugs. You can do this by removing the old spark plugs and installing new ones.
3. Check the ignition coil. You can do this by disconnecting the ignition coil wire from the spark plug and holding it close to a metal surface. If you see a spark, the ignition coil is good.
4. Check for vacuum leaks. You can do this by spraying carburetor cleaner around the intake manifold and listening for a change in engine speed. If you hear a change in engine speed, there is a vacuum leak.

Problem: Engine overheats

Possible causes:

• Low coolant level
• Faulty water pump
• Clogged radiator
• Bad thermostat

Troubleshooting steps:

1. Check the coolant level. It should be at the “full” mark on the reservoir.
2. If the coolant level is low, add coolant to the reservoir.
3. If the coolant level is not low, check the water pump. You can do this by feeling the water pump for vibration. If you do not feel any vibration, the water pump is bad.
4. If the water pump is good, check the radiator. You can do this by looking for any blockages. If you see any blockages, clean the radiator with a radiator cleaner.
5. If the radiator is not blocked, check the thermostat. You can do this by removing the thermostat from the engine and placing it in a pot of boiling water. If the thermostat does not open, it is bad.

Problem: Engine stalls

Possible causes:

• Fuel starvation
• Electrical problems
• Mechanical problems

Troubleshooting steps:

1. Check the fuel level. It should be at least 1/4 full.
2. If the fuel level is low, add fuel to the tank.
3. If the fuel level is not low, check the fuel filter. You can do this by removing the fuel filter and looking for any blockages. If