lifted club cars - lifted ezgo
Home FAQDonate Who's Online
Go Back   Buggies Gone Wild Golf Cart Forum > Golf Cart Repair and Troubleshooting > Electric Club Car
Electric Club Car Electric DS, and Precedent golf cars



Post New Thread  Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 03-22-2015, 04:22 PM   #1
Jackeroo
Not Yet Wild
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 3
Default Tow switch off, but still power at neg cable

When I turn the tow switch to "tow" on a '09 CC Precedent, there is still lots of spark/juice on the neg cable when reattaching after disconnecting cable. Is this normal? If not, what could cause it? Can I install a quick disconnect to overcome this issue?
Jackeroo is offline   Reply With Quote
Alt Today
BGW

Golf car forum Sponsored Links

__________________
This advertising will not be shown in this way to registered members.
Register your free account today and become a member on Buggies Gone Wild Golf Cart Forum
   
Old 03-22-2015, 04:44 PM   #2
TahoeDawgZ71
revolutiongolfcars.com
 
TahoeDawgZ71's Avatar
Club Car
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Golf Car Capital of The World... Augusta, Georgia
Posts: 10,224
Default Re: Tow switch off, but still power at neg cable

Do you have a voltage reducer or any other accessory that is constantly drawing power?
TahoeDawgZ71 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-23-2015, 05:19 PM   #3
Jackeroo
Not Yet Wild
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 3
Default Re: Tow switch off, but still power at neg cable

The only accessory added to the cart is a Power Pulse, which is the last thing to be attached to the neg side. The neg cable goes on first--which sparks when first connected. Then there is another wire from the neg battery side which goes to a sort of junction box connecting other wires, and I'm assuming those go to the ign switch and the lights. Then the Power Pulse. I'm thinking about disconnecting everything on the neg side and using a volt meter to see if there might be something grounding to the aluminum chassis. At that point I guess I can also check the current drop when the tow switch is in the on/off position. As a last resort, I can install a battery kill switch between the neg wire and neg battery post. Other than this pesky problem, the cart runs great. Thanks.
Jackeroo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-23-2015, 09:03 PM   #4
TahoeDawgZ71
revolutiongolfcars.com
 
TahoeDawgZ71's Avatar
Club Car
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Golf Car Capital of The World... Augusta, Georgia
Posts: 10,224
Default Re: Tow switch off, but still power at neg cable

What is a Power Pulse?
TahoeDawgZ71 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-23-2015, 09:07 PM   #5
CCFanatic
DS Drivers Club Founder
 
CCFanatic's Avatar
Club Car
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 3,428
Default Re: Tow switch off, but still power at neg cable

A battery maintainer
CCFanatic is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-23-2015, 10:53 PM   #6
Jackeroo
Not Yet Wild
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 3
Default Re: Tow switch off, but still power at neg cable

I purchased a 48v PowerPulse from ChargingChargers for an older cart with failing batteries. They were still going strong after 5 yrs. Maybe it was the PowerPulse or maybe just good luck.
http://www.chargingchargers.com/pulsetech/pp-48-l.html
Jackeroo is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply
Go Back   Buggies Gone Wild Golf Cart Forum > Golf Cart Repair and Troubleshooting > Electric Club Car


Thread Tools
Display Modes


Similar Threads
Thread Forum
installed new cable set, no speed increase, may have broken F/R switch... Electric Club Car
low power--bad cable connections? Extreme DC!
FR Switch Melting Cable Electric EZGO
Melted Brake Cable... No Power... Electric EZGO
Security Features. Positive cable and key switch? Electric EZGO


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:23 PM.


Club Car Electric | EZGO Electric | Lifted Golf Carts | Gas EZGO | Used Golf Carts and Parts

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
This Website and forum is the property of Buggiesgonewild.com. No material may be taken or duplicated in part or full without prior written consent of the owners of buggiesgonewild.com. © 2006-2017 Buggiesgonewild.com. All rights reserved.