Thermal Overload?

greenmonster · 11-21-2010, 01:10 PM

My cart will completely lose power occasionally- I turn the key off & wait a few seconds and everything is fine. Never has happened on the road- only when I'm trail-riding. The trails are sandy but not loose and the cart doesn't seem to be under a big load. Here are some details about my cart:

2006 EXGO PDS
6 inch lift
12" Wheels with 23 x 10.50 Tires
36 Volt
Stock Controller
2 Adults Riding

I've done some searching on the forum and it seems that the stock controller shuts down due to thermal overload. Am I correct? Thanks in advance!

scottyb · 11-21-2010, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by greenmonster

My cart will completely lose power occasionally- I turn the key off & wait a few seconds and everything is fine. Never has happened on the road- only when I'm trail-riding. The trails are sandy but not loose and the cart doesn't seem to be under a big load. Here are some details about my cart:

2006 EXGO PDS
6 inch lift
12" Wheels with 23 x 10.50 Tires
36 Volt
Stock Controller
2 Adults Riding

I've done some searching on the forum and it seems that the stock controller shuts down due to thermal overload. Am I correct? Thanks in advance!

Yes, and the thermal protection mode is going to come quicker and easier to get into over time .... Time to start thinking about a bigger controller.

greenmonster · 11-21-2010, 03:16 PM

ScottyB- Thanks for the quick reply.

I'm gonna ask Santa to bring me an Alltrax DCX400

I've been pretty good this year.

Question-- I plan on replacing the stock battery cables- would 2 gauge wire be over-kill?

From what I've read- a 400 amp controller, an upgraded solenoid, and new cables should work with the stock motor, resolve the loss of power, and give me more torque and a little more speed? I would love to hear your opinion.

Thanks again.

11-21-2010, 01:10 PM	#1
greenmonster Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Destin, FL Posts: 73	Thermal Overload? My cart will completely lose power occasionally- I turn the key off & wait a few seconds and everything is fine. Never has happened on the road- only when I'm trail-riding. The trails are sandy but not loose and the cart doesn't seem to be under a big load. Here are some details about my cart: 2006 EXGO PDS 6 inch lift 12" Wheels with 23 x 10.50 Tires 36 Volt Stock Controller 2 Adults Riding I've done some searching on the forum and it seems that the stock controller shuts down due to thermal overload. Am I correct? Thanks in advance!

11-21-2010, 03:16 PM	#3
greenmonster Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Destin, FL Posts: 73	Re: Thermal Overload? ScottyB- Thanks for the quick reply. I'm gonna ask Santa to bring me an Alltrax DCX400 I've been pretty good this year. Question-- I plan on replacing the stock battery cables- would 2 gauge wire be over-kill? From what I've read- a 400 amp controller, an upgraded solenoid, and new cables should work with the stock motor, resolve the loss of power, and give me more torque and a little more speed? I would love to hear your opinion. Thanks again.

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