Tech problem for the Experts.

Newest Obsession · 11-01-2010, 07:06 PM

2004 CC DS stock on stage 4 setting 23" tires and Brand New Trojen 875 batts 1 month old.

I take it trail riding slow for a mile or two it just acts like the batterys die. If I let it sit for a minute or two it takes off. and repeats the problem a few minutes later. Old batts did the same thing??

roady89 · 11-01-2010, 07:11 PM

Controller is going into thermal shutdown. Upgrade wires and controller.

TahoeDawgZ71 · 11-01-2010, 08:45 PM

I'll second that.... That's exactly what it is.

sonicj · 11-01-2010, 09:10 PM

could try forced fresh airflow over the controller before going the expensive route.
-sj

roady89 · 11-01-2010, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonicj

could try forced fresh airflow over the controller before going the expensive route.
-sj

Once a controller starts going into thermal shutdown it generally doesn't last much longer. What do you do when the fan quits from mud, dirt and water?

scottyb · 11-01-2010, 09:49 PM

The techs at Alltrax say that controller damage is accumulative. That means that each time you overheat the unit it gets a little weaker, like a tripped breaker.

TahoeDawgZ71 · 11-02-2010, 04:11 PM

The engineers at Club Car have suggested that we install the heat fin plate from a precedent behind the controller mounting panel on a DS car with this problem. I've done it on two and the customers haven't had a complaint since. Both customers were complaining of this problem before I did it. I'll take pics of one I'm doing now and post tomorrow. Keep in mind that this is for an upgraded controller. Your problem is probably just from overload. 23" Tires are pretty heavy...

TahoeDawgZ71 · 11-03-2010, 03:06 PM

As promised... It seems to work really well.... I also drilled about 30 1/4" holes in the plate behind it.... between the controller and the fins to help the heat reach the fins better..

scubabud · 11-03-2010, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TahoeDawgZ71

As promised... It seems to work really well.... I also drilled about 30 1/4" holes in the plate behind it.... between the controller and the fins to help the heat reach the fins better..

I hope you removed the controller first before drilling those holes...

Just kidding TD

N8IWS · 11-03-2010, 05:41 PM

I would recommend adding dialetric compound to this also, the spots that have full flat contact for the heat transfer.

11-01-2010, 07:06 PM	#1
Newest Obsession Getting Wild Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Estero Florida Posts: 98	Tech problem for the Experts. 2004 CC DS stock on stage 4 setting 23" tires and Brand New Trojen 875 batts 1 month old. I take it trail riding slow for a mile or two it just acts like the batterys die. If I let it sit for a minute or two it takes off. and repeats the problem a few minutes later. Old batts did the same thing??

11-01-2010, 07:11 PM	#2
roady89 nimda Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 13,022	Re: Tech problem for the Experts. Controller is going into thermal shutdown. Upgrade wires and controller.
roady89 nimda Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 13,022

11-01-2010, 08:45 PM	#3
TahoeDawgZ71 revolutiongolfcars.com Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Golf Car Capital of The World... Augusta, Georgia Posts: 10,224	Re: Tech problem for the Experts. I'll second that.... That's exactly what it is.

11-01-2010, 09:10 PM	#4
sonicj Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 1,408	Re: Tech problem for the Experts. could try forced fresh airflow over the controller before going the expensive route. -sj

11-01-2010, 09:49 PM	#6
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,399	Re: Tech problem for the Experts. The techs at Alltrax say that controller damage is accumulative. That means that each time you overheat the unit it gets a little weaker, like a tripped breaker.

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11-02-2010, 04:11 PM	#7
TahoeDawgZ71 revolutiongolfcars.com Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Golf Car Capital of The World... Augusta, Georgia Posts: 10,224	Re: Tech problem for the Experts. The engineers at Club Car have suggested that we install the heat fin plate from a precedent behind the controller mounting panel on a DS car with this problem. I've done it on two and the customers haven't had a complaint since. Both customers were complaining of this problem before I did it. I'll take pics of one I'm doing now and post tomorrow. Keep in mind that this is for an upgraded controller. Your problem is probably just from overload. 23" Tires are pretty heavy...

11-03-2010, 03:06 PM	#8
TahoeDawgZ71 revolutiongolfcars.com Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Golf Car Capital of The World... Augusta, Georgia Posts: 10,224	Re: Tech problem for the Experts. As promised... It seems to work really well.... I also drilled about 30 1/4" holes in the plate behind it.... between the controller and the fins to help the heat reach the fins better..

11-03-2010, 05:41 PM	#10
N8IWS Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Waterford, Michigan Posts: 3	Re: Tech problem for the Experts. I would recommend adding dialetric compound to this also, the spots that have full flat contact for the heat transfer.

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