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08-06-2014, 01:09 PM | #1 |
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where is my charge controller comupter?
Where is the computer that controls charging in my Clubcar?
I plug the charger in but the amp meter never budges..... so I'm thinking maybe a problem with the charge controller.(?) As I understand it, there is a computer in the cart that controls the function of the charger....???? So where is this thing located? Any other ideas as to what might be wrong? Here's the back story: I replaced the batteries in my cart a couple months back with Trojans. They charged up nicely, and I've driven a couple times and recharged ok. A couple weeks ago, i hauled some mulch bags on my back seat, & hosed the cart off after. Then it wouldn't go in reverse! It dawned on me that water had likely been the culprit, so I opened the hatch cover behind my seat and doused the stuff in there with WD-40. Seemed to work fine after that. Since then, when I plug the charger in, I here what sounds like a relay click in the charger itself, but the amp needle never moves off zero. I've been so busy taht I left it plugged in and forgot about it. So this morning i disconnected the charger, checked the water. I have not seen the amp meter off of zero at all. All ok and observed a little bubbling. I disconnected the neg cable form the bank and plan to measure the voltage this evening. This morning it was 50.6 Volts |
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08-06-2014, 01:47 PM | #2 |
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Re: where is my charge controller comupter?
So the relay clicks and the transformer hums but the ammeter never moves off of zero?
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08-06-2014, 01:52 PM | #3 |
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Re: where is my charge controller comupter?
No hum, just a click
one click, and that's all. When working, it would click a few seconds after plugging in. Ampmeter would indicate and the unit would hum for maybe 5 seconds, then shut off for a few seconds, then come back on for the charge cycle |
08-06-2014, 02:07 PM | #4 |
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Re: where is my charge controller comupter?
What charger do you have?
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08-06-2014, 02:50 PM | #5 |
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Re: where is my charge controller comupter?
charger is a Club Car Power Drive E52338-17930
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08-06-2014, 03:41 PM | #6 |
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Re: where is my charge controller comupter?
Sounds like more of a charger issue than an OBC issue. I have attached the Maintanance and Service manual. Refer to section 3 for your charger. Included are troubleshooting procedures
Maintanance & Service Manual For Club Car PowerDrive and Accupower Chargers |
08-06-2014, 03:59 PM | #7 |
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Re: where is my charge controller comupter?
awesome, thank you. I'll read through it tonight.
The reason I suspected the controller, is that I had a known water intrusion, and that is my very best estimate of the time of failure. Seems too much of a coincidence.... but then i know it's electrical and like a light bulb, you never know which flip of the switch is going to let the magic smoke out...... |
08-06-2014, 04:14 PM | #8 |
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Re: where is my charge controller comupter?
Does the cart still run and drive?
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08-06-2014, 08:32 PM | #9 |
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Re: where is my charge controller comupter?
yes, great question.
everything operates normally. Drives well, ights work, forward, reverse ok..... |
08-06-2014, 08:34 PM | #10 |
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Re: where is my charge controller comupter?
Then I'd say it's a charger issue
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