2001 EZ-GO TXT Forward/Reverse Question?

[larye44]

My EZ-GO was having problems with the Forward/Reverse Switch. I could tap on it and it would be okay. I took the cover off and sprayed PB Blaster on the nuts so I could change out the switch assembly. Before I did this it was very hard to operate the handle in front of the seat to move from forward to reverse. I have installed a State of Charge meter on the dash and I would put it in forward and get no movement of the meter. When I tapped on the switch a little the needle would show it was ready to move the cart. I guess some of the PB Blaster got into the area where the rod operates the switch back and forth. Now it moves back and forth very easy and the needle on the meter comes up without hesitation. Could this have been the problem with the switch not operating? Also, is the handle for forward/reverse eventually becoming hard to move back and forth a common problem. Thanks everyone, Larry