Odd battery problem

Originally Posted by club car

BATTERY WARNING LIGHT
PowerDrive System 48 and IQ System Electric Vehicles Only
PowerDrive System 48 and IQ System vehicles feature a dash mounted warning light (above steering column)
that, when the vehicle is in operation, indicates low battery voltage or, when the vehicle is being charged, indi-
cates a charging problem. The battery warning light is controlled by the onboard computer.
When the vehicle is in operation, the warning light will illuminate and remain illuminated if:
•
Batteries voltage drops below 48 volts when there is no load on the batteries (the vehicle is stopped
and there are no accessories on).
•
Batteries have discharged to less than 25% of rated capacity.
If the warning light illuminates when the vehicle is operating, there will be enough power remaining to drive the
vehicle for approximately 30 minutes. However, the vehicle should be charged at thefirst opportunity. If the
warning light illuminates and the vehicle is unable to operate for 30 minutes, have your Club Car distributor/
dealer check the vehicle for a possible battery or electrical system problem.


When the batteries receive an incomplete charge because 1) the DC power cord is disconnected, 2) AC
power to the charger is interrupted, 3) automatic charger shut-off occurs after 16 hours of operation, or 4) the
charger malfunctions, the warning light will indicate as follows:
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The warning light will not illuminate if the charge is 90% or more complete. The onboard computer will
retain in memory the amount of charge needed to fully replenish the batteries and will complete the
charge during the next charge cycle.
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When the charger is unplugged, the warning light will illuminate and remain illuminated for 10 seconds
if the charge is less than 90% complete but the vehicle has enough power for approximately 30 minutes
of operation. This will alert the operator that the vehicle may be used, but that it must be charged to
completion as soon as possible.
•
The warning light will repeatedly illuminate for 10 seconds, with 4 second intervals if the charger times
out at 16 hours and the batteries are not sufciently charged.
See PowerDrive Owner’s Manual.
This indicates an abnormal charge cycle. The charger and batteries should be checked by your Club Car
distributor/dealer.
•
The warning light will repeatedly illuminate for 10 seconds, with 4 second intervals during a charge
cycle (DC plug is still connected) if AC power to the charger is interrupted. The light will go out when AC
power is restored.
LED Light:
In addition to the warning light, there is an infrared LED in the dash light assembly, which trans-
mits an infrared signal from the onboard computer (OBC). This signal is received by the optional Communica-
tion Display Module, which provides information on the condition of the vehicle and batteries.

Originally Posted by NoleFan4Ever

Yup, as CTD said. Do this by disconnecting the pack negative for 20-30 mins and reconnecting it. If you have the lever arm style FNR switch, then place it in reverse after the pack disconnect and depress the pedal several times.

Originally Posted by TahoeDawgZ71

What's the vehicle serial number? CTD is correct. The 48 V car didn't come out until 1995. In 1995 it had a red light. The orange light didn't come out until around 98-99 or so I believe.

Originally Posted by crash test dummy

put run/tow switch in tow , if you have one


amber came with the 1998 models ( 1019355-01) 99+ they added the battery symbol to the amber light (1025087-01)