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Old 06-09-2009, 08:40 AM   #1
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I checked the voltage of my batteries and 5 of the 6 are showing right at 6 volts but 1 is reading 3.4 should I replace this 1 or would it be alright to run it like it is , the cart is a 1991 ezgo txt and I just got it last week and Im trying to see what all needs to be repaired.
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Old 06-09-2009, 10:34 AM   #2
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Sounds like all the batteries are bad and the low one is making it worse. Your pack voltage after charging and resting should be somewhere around 38.5v and the individual batteries should be 6.4v.
Time to break out the hydrometer and digital meter.
I would charge them all individually and measure voltages after resting. Although the recommended procedure is replacing the complete pack, you may get away with replacing only 1 battery until it's time to replace all of them.
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Old 06-09-2009, 10:51 AM   #3
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Thanks Ill try that.
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Old 06-09-2009, 01:46 PM   #4
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Remember that you battery pack is only as good as the worst battery? Replacing one battery will let the charger ruin the new battery by over charging it. What is the age of your battery pack now?
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Old 06-09-2009, 05:41 PM   #5
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Where is the best deal on 6 new batteries ?
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Old 06-09-2009, 06:25 PM   #6
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The answer to this is always subjective. It depends on what your criteria is.
If you want batteries that will likely last 6 years or so with the longest runtime, the Trojans are the best. They run about $120 apiece ($720 a set).
If you don't need the runtime, probably 10-15% less, Sam's Club has CG-2 batteries for about $72 apiece ($430 a set). They should last 4-5 years.
Exides are priced in the middle ($105 apiece) with middle results.
IMHO, all good batteries if they are maintained properly.
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Old 06-11-2009, 08:55 AM   #7
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One of the mechanics at the local Ryder shops told me I could replace my 6 -6volt batteries with 3 -12volt and didnt need to change anything on the cart is that possible?
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Tell that mechanic to put the wrench down and step away from the golf cart
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Old 06-11-2009, 09:34 AM   #9
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One of the mechanics at the local Ryder shops told me I could replace my 6 -6volt batteries with 3 -12volt and didnt need to change anything on the cart is that possible?
For testing purposes and if you are getting the batteries for free to see if it the cart runs, that will work.
Once you establish that the cart runs on 3x12v batteries, get 6x6v golf cart batteries.
Hell it might even work if you used 18 flashlight "D" cells.......for about 2 seconds.
Sound ridiculous? That's an amplified comparison between starting batteries and golf cart batteries.

On second thought I think I would go with ScottyB's advice:
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Tell that mechanic to put the wrench down and step away from the golf cart
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Old 06-11-2009, 09:57 AM   #10
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I understand, thanks
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