Burnt up, or am I getting the shaft?

VBWilson · 06-06-2013, 11:41 AM

2003 Club Car 48V
Was running fine and then the grand kids drove it for a while(not sure how rough on it they were). Now it runs fine when going slow and runs fine when going mid speed. However, when I go full throttle, it gets up to top speed and then after a second or two it slows a few mph, almost like applying the brake lightly and kinda smells a little hot. I took it to the shop and the guy called today and said the motor is burnt up and will be $650 for a new motor.
Here's my question; if the motor was burnt up, would it still run ok at low and mid speed? Am I getting the shaft?

CartTrader · 06-06-2013, 12:04 PM

$650 for a motor is a bit high in my opinion. Now I assume it includes installation at that price. Plum Quick can redo it for a lot less! But you have to remove and reinstall. Is it the motor? Without doing a more complete check it is hard to tell online. Do you have a Series motor system or Sepex IQ system? A lever F/R or a rocker F/R switch? Almost sounds like the speed sensor is acting up. But the hot smell I am not sure. Need more info. Tahoedog could give more accurate info on it than I.

CartTrader

scottyb · 06-06-2013, 12:09 PM

Call to be sure but I don't think you can refurb a burnt up motor...

CartTrader · 06-06-2013, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by scottyb

Call to be sure but I don't think you can refurb a burnt up motor...

Oh didn't know that. Depends on how bad it is burnt up I guess. But Good point!! Also though would a burnt up motor run at all?

CartTrader

gornoman · 06-06-2013, 12:21 PM

They were ALL running when they burnt up, LOL!

CartTrader · 06-06-2013, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by gornoman

They were ALL running when they burnt up, LOL!

LOL True but his motor is still running!! Well was when he took it in to be checked. Just didn't want to run at top speed.

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VBWilson · 06-06-2013, 12:28 PM

It has rocker F/R

CartTrader · 06-06-2013, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by VBWilson

It has rocker F/R

Ok it is an IQ system. The slowing down seems like a speed sensor kicking in. Did you check to see if the wires were tight and not corroded? Hard to do now that it is in the shop.

CartTrader

VBWilson · 06-06-2013, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CartTrader

Ok it is an IQ system. The slowing down seems like a speed sensor kicking in. Did you check to see if the wires were tight and not corroded? Hard to do now that it is in the shop.

CartTrader

That's what I hate. Mechanic said he already 'tried' to re-build the motor but I'd was shot. I'm afraid that if he thinks I'm going to take it for a second opinion, he'll make sure it's burnt up before I get it from him. I really don't want to think the guy is a crook, the she looks pretty good on him ��

VBWilson · 06-06-2013, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by VBWilson

That's what I hate. Mechanic said he already 'tried' to re-build the motor but I'd was shot. I'm afraid that if he thinks I'm going to take it for a second opinion, he'll make sure it's burnt up before I get it from him. I really don't want to think the guy is a crook, the she looks pretty good on him ��

That was shoe, not she.

06-06-2013, 11:41 AM	#1
VBWilson Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 7	Burnt up, or am I getting the shaft? 2003 Club Car 48V Was running fine and then the grand kids drove it for a while(not sure how rough on it they were). Now it runs fine when going slow and runs fine when going mid speed. However, when I go full throttle, it gets up to top speed and then after a second or two it slows a few mph, almost like applying the brake lightly and kinda smells a little hot. I took it to the shop and the guy called today and said the motor is burnt up and will be $650 for a new motor. Here's my question; if the motor was burnt up, would it still run ok at low and mid speed? Am I getting the shaft?
VBWilson Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 7

06-06-2013, 12:04 PM	#2
CartTrader Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ohio-In Summer, Central Florida-In winter Posts: 889	Re: Burnt up, or am I getting the shaft? $650 for a motor is a bit high in my opinion. Now I assume it includes installation at that price. Plum Quick can redo it for a lot less! But you have to remove and reinstall. Is it the motor? Without doing a more complete check it is hard to tell online. Do you have a Series motor system or Sepex IQ system? A lever F/R or a rocker F/R switch? Almost sounds like the speed sensor is acting up. But the hot smell I am not sure. Need more info. Tahoedog could give more accurate info on it than I. CartTrader

06-06-2013, 12:09 PM	#3
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,418	Re: Burnt up, or am I getting the shaft? Call to be sure but I don't think you can refurb a burnt up motor...

06-06-2013, 12:21 PM	#5
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,291	Re: Burnt up, or am I getting the shaft? They were ALL running when they burnt up, LOL!

06-06-2013, 12:28 PM	#7
VBWilson Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 7	Re: Burnt up, or am I getting the shaft? It has rocker F/R
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