[Silly Little Cars] Govenor
Mike Wyatt via Silly_little_cars
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Fri Oct 10 17:33:59 PDT 2014
This was the most comprehensive description I have ever read! Thnx Mike
Mike in WA ('99 GO-4)
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> On either, the older or new GO-4?s the black wire is the one you?ll want
> to cut/unplug.
> The pictures show the location on a 1996 GO-4.
> I never had any luck just unplugging the whole thing.
> Both my 96 and 04 don?t run like they should if the governor is just
> unplugged.
> Schematics indicate the ECU?s still getting a signal from the module. This
> signal, which in turn is used by the ECU, to tell the module to remove the
> ground from two(?) of the injectors.
> If you trace the black wire (from the plug) you?ll find it runs to the
> injectors and is a redundant wire. The injectors also have a wire back to
> the ECU for power.
> The result is the injectors don?t open, thus slowing the vehicle.
> This tells me that the black wire only controls the ground signal to those
> injectors. There is no checking of the signal to verify the injectors have
> indeed been turned off.
> So, disabling the black wire only lets the ECU/governor think they are
> still functioning as they should.
>
> Below is what I had in my informational file.
>
> How do you disable electronic governor on a Westward go-4 vehicle with
> Hyundai Engine?
>
> The governor is generally located inside a metal tray bolted to the
> firewall, directly in front of the engine under the rear. Remove the two
> bolts holding the top of the tray on. This reveals the wiring harness, ECU,
> TCU, etc. The governor is a small black box about 2 in by 2 in and is wired
> into the wiring harness on the left side of the tray. There are six wires
> running from it to a connector. It has a number on a white label #664008 or
> similar to that. Cut the black ground wire and tape. That's all there is to
> it.
>
> How do you disable electronic governor on a Westward go-4 vehicle with
> Ford/Mazda Engine?
>
> The governor is generally located behind the metal side plate bolted on
> the right side. You?ll have to close the door and remove two bolts for
> access. This reveals the wiring harness and the governor (usually fastened
> to the underside of the cab) . The governor is a small black box about 2 in
> by 2 in and is wired into the wiring harness thru a plug. There are six
> wires running from it to a connector. It may have a number on a white
> label. Cut the black ground wire and tape. That's all there is to it.
>
>
> I do not recommend driving this vehicle at real high speeds as three wheel
> vehicles are not as stable as four wheeled vehicles. Please be careful,
> these vehicles can exceed 80 mph.
>
> Remember that going around turns, it's not stable at high speeds. Please
> be careful and use the governor in your brain.
>
> How to adjust the GO-4 governor:
>
>
>
> One revolution (turn) clock-wise increases speed by 5 mph.
>
> One revolution (turn) counter clock-wise decreases speed by 5 mph.
>
> Set at factory for 40 mph
>
> Hope this helps everyone.
> Later,
> Mike
>
>
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> From: Charley via Silly_little_cars
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> I saved the attached photos from a previous discussion in case I needed
> them. Since I don't yet have a GO-4 maybe they will be of help to you. In
> picture 3 you will notice the black wire has been disconnected, taped, and
> tied back. This is claimed to be the proper way to defeat the governor
> completely.
>
> Since this information is not mine, I cannot accept any responsibility for
> it's accuracy, but it looks like it should work.
>
>
> Charley.
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> Hello,
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> I have tried to find the governor several times and simply cannot.
>
> I too have been having trouble with the governor slowing me down.
>
> It has been kicking in lately at 20mph.
>
> Anyone in San Francisco that can help me out?
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> Hello all,
>
> I drive a 2002 Go-4 and my governor seems to be having issues. The
> governor
> had been dialed up by a previous owner, but then I noticed the governor
> limiting my speed at a lower MPH and then lower still a day or two
> later.
>
> After some frustration and searching of the archives, I have located
> the
> governor. I found the tiny little screw and will try dialing it up.
> But I
> fear I may need to disconnect it entirely.
>
> Has anyone done this on a 2002? I would really appreciate detailed
> instructions if anyone can provide them.
>
> Thanks,
> Andrew
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> Just disconnect the thing. It will save you a lot of trouble. See
> the attached that I save just for these occasions.
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> Dip should read' dial'
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> I read previously and experienced also the loss of power and needed to
> dip the governor back up. It worked for a week and later for a couple of
> days. The trick was to use nail polish to fix it in place. But, I always
> carry a small screwdriver. 1999 Go4.
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> The seller told me about the screw
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> Subject:[Silly Little Cars] Governor Issues
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> Hello all,
>
> I drive a 2002 Go-4 and my governor seems to be having issues. The
> governor had been dialed up by a previous owner, but then I noticed the
> governor limiting my speed at a lower MPH and then lower still a day or two
> later.
>
> After some frustration and searching of the archives, I have located
> the governor. I found the tiny little screw and will try dialing it up. But
> I fear I may need to disconnect it entirely.
>
> Has anyone done this on a 2002? I would really appreciate detailed
> instructions if anyone can provide them.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andrew
>
>
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