melted cable and post!

L J · 07-19-2008, 04:02 PM

I have a 97 ezgo 36v,one of the battery cable end melted also the battery post.
I'm new to carts, does anyone have a idea what went wrong.
over charge?
thanks,
Loniie

scottyb · 07-19-2008, 04:07 PM

Welcome,
Loose connection. Clean and Check all the rest!

rusty · 07-19-2008, 06:33 PM

Welcome to the forum L J.............................

Definately loose battery connections.

This is one of the reasons we tell a million folks here to check & tighten the battery connections.

It's very important.

Before you replace the battery, most of them can be repaired and still live a full life.

RaginEagle · 07-19-2008, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rusty

Welcome to the forum L J.............................

Definately loose battery connections.

This is one of the reasons we tell a million folks here to check & tighten the battery connections.

It's very important.

Before you replace the battery, most of them can be repaired and still live a full life.

Can this be done by a nub(like me) orshould it be done by a pro?? How do you fix the melted bolt?? Also If the nut and stud turn in the post can this be fixed and how??? Thanks

scottyb · 07-19-2008, 11:30 PM

Take the loose bolt out and go to the hardware store. Get a larger bolt and a tap for some new threads. Ask the hardware guy for some tips on rethreading the hole . Do it and Whala. Fixed.

rusty · 07-19-2008, 11:31 PM

Or......

On the flat round pad next to the terminal, drill a hole to accomodate a stud and re-attach the cables with a nut.

Don't drill into the plates!

I think roady89 can tell you exactly what stud to use, and all the details.

RaginEagle · 07-19-2008, 11:47 PM

Thanks!!!! Any idea how far(would like to put tape on bit then drill if I could,,yes i am parinoid :)

scottyb · 07-19-2008, 11:54 PM

You can pull the caps off and see how far to the lead. You are gonna hit air and you can feel that.... You can do it.....specially if you're bein careful!

buckmanmike · 07-20-2008, 02:59 AM

I thought I was being careful about 30 years ago. Now have a beautiful grandbaby.

scottyb · 07-20-2008, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buckmanmike

I thought I was being careful about 30 years ago. Now have a beautiful grandbaby.

LMAO

Congaratulations, Mike !!!

07-19-2008, 04:02 PM	#1
L J Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1	melted cable and post! I have a 97 ezgo 36v,one of the battery cable end melted also the battery post. I'm new to carts, does anyone have a idea what went wrong. over charge? thanks, Loniie
L J Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1

07-19-2008, 04:07 PM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: melted cable and post! Welcome, Loose connection. Clean and Check all the rest!

07-19-2008, 06:33 PM	#3
rusty Golf Cart Photographer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wichita Falls Texas - My Ride 2010 Club Car Posts: 6,236	Re: melted cable and post! Welcome to the forum L J............................. Definately loose battery connections. This is one of the reasons we tell a million folks here to check & tighten the battery connections. It's very important. Before you replace the battery, most of them can be repaired and still live a full life.

07-19-2008, 11:30 PM	#5
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: melted cable and post! Take the loose bolt out and go to the hardware store. Get a larger bolt and a tap for some new threads. Ask the hardware guy for some tips on rethreading the hole . Do it and Whala. Fixed.

07-19-2008, 11:31 PM	#6
rusty Golf Cart Photographer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wichita Falls Texas - My Ride 2010 Club Car Posts: 6,236	Re: melted cable and post! Or...... On the flat round pad next to the terminal, drill a hole to accomodate a stud and re-attach the cables with a nut. Don't drill into the plates! I think roady89 can tell you exactly what stud to use, and all the details.

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07-19-2008, 11:47 PM	#7
RaginEagle Getting Wild Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Nara Visa,NM Posts: 79	Re: melted cable and post! Thanks!!!! Any idea how far(would like to put tape on bit then drill if I could,,yes i am parinoid :)

07-19-2008, 11:54 PM	#8
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: melted cable and post! You can pull the caps off and see how far to the lead. You are gonna hit air and you can feel that.... You can do it.....specially if you're bein careful!

07-20-2008, 02:59 AM	#9
buckmanmike Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Snellville, Ga. Posts: 1,304	Re: melted cable and post! I thought I was being careful about 30 years ago. Now have a beautiful grandbaby.

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