Motorcaddy problems

[Mikey7860]

Hi. I wonder if anyone can help me. I have a 2010 S3 and the trolley runs fine under no resistance but when on the course it only goes for 1-3 yards, the display goes mad with numbers and then stops and turns off. Motocaddy suggested a new motor which is now fitted but I still have the same problem. Any advice please. Cheers.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Hi. I wonder if anyone can help me. I have a 2010 S3 and the trolley runs fine under no resistance but when on the course it only goes for 1-3 yards, the display goes mad with numbers and then stops and turns off. Motocaddy suggested a new motor which is now fitted but I still have the same problem. Any advice please. Cheers.

The circuit board in the handle maybe damp or have a loose connection, does it work ok off the course on a pavement/path etc?

 

[Mikey7860]

Hi. Yes it works fine with no weight on it. On normal floor. It just seems to stop on grass. Very strange !

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Hi. Yes it works fine with no weight on it. On normal floor. It just seems to stop on grass. Very strange !

A Motocaddy repair centre could do a service and check for you, my local Motocaddy approved Pro charges £25.00 for the service.
Or have a look at the Motocaddy website and they have instructional videos on how to change the circuit board, you could use that to check the wires.
The other problem I’ve heard of is a break in the wires from damage when the trolley is folded/set up, you might not see it as the wires are encased and again the service centres can check.

 

[Mikey7860]

No the motocaddy technical department said. It was definitely the motor. They actually rang me yesterday when I asked the same question as I have on here. But all they could come up with was " it could be the wiring loom" no help whatsoever as this is also been checked and all ok.

 

[Bitwobbly]

May need new brushes for the motor.
Simple job.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

No the motocaddy technical department said. It was definitely the motor. They actually rang me yesterday when I asked the same question as I have on here. But all they could come up with was " it could be the wiring loom" no help whatsoever as this is also been checked and all ok.

How was the wiring loom checked? The fault I was told about couldn’t be seen as it was inside the loom cover.

 

[williamalex1]

Sounds more like a clutch problem, if Motocaddys have a clutch ??

 

[shagster]

Sounds more like a clutch problem, if Motocaddys have a clutch ??

s3 and m3 dont have a clutch
just changed motor as it had a dead spot, god knows why
also changed circuit board and on off switch as they were mucking around
motocaddy are good for spares

 

[Sash1]

May need new brushes for the motor.
Simple job.

Do you know where to get brushes for a motocaddy S1

 

[Bunkermagnet]

Unlikely after 5 yrs
A look on Google suggests the likelyhood its a new motor, as the motor doesn't lend itself to unautomated brush replacement

 

[Sash1]

Thanks, I knew it was a long shot. Got to wait 7 to 10 days for my new one to arrive so thought I’d have a go. Must be a brushless motor maybe. Oh we thanks for replying. I’ll borrow one off the club for a week.

 

[Bunkermagnet]

Thanks, I knew it was a long shot. Got to wait 7 to 10 days for my new one to arrive so thought I’d have a go. Must be a brushless motor maybe. Oh we thanks for replying. I’ll borrow one off the club for a week.

No, they are too cheap and small to be brushless motors. They are juat assembled by machine with no brush access, which makes them more water tight and cheaper to produce.