TROUBLESHOOTING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Test Procedures
2005 FE290 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Supplement
Page 11-19
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TEST PROCEDURE 12 – DISCONNECTED KILL WIRE
See General Warning, Section 10, Page 10-1.
NOTE:
Keep the battery connected while performing this test procedure.
1. Place the neutral lockout cam in the SERVICE (MAINTENANCE) position, put the Forward/Reverse han-
dle in the NEUTRAL position, and chock the wheels.
2. Disconnect the engine kill white/black wire at the bullet connector located next to the RPM limiter
(Figure 11-15, Page 11-19)
.
3. With the neutral lockout cam in the SERVICE (MAINTENANCE) position, turn the key switch to the ON
position. In a well ventilated area, press the accelerator to start the engine.
4. If the engine begins to run, test the engine kill circuit for a shorted wire or other failed components in the
engine kill circuit.
See Test Procedure 17 – Key Switch (Engine Kill Circuit) on page 11-27. See fol-
lowing WARNING.
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WARNING
• When the white/black engine kill wire is disconnected, the engine will not stop running after
the accelerator pedal is released. It will be necessary to press and hold the choke cover
closed until the engine stops running.
5. If the engine does not run, proceed to Test Procedure 13 – Ignition Spark on page 11-20.
Figure 11-15 Disconnect White/Black Engine Kill Wire
Club Car
RPM
LIMITER
WHITE/BLACK
ENGINE
KILL WIRE