EZGO 2012 new style controller?

48V Fanatic · 12-17-2012, 12:32 AM

Hey guys,

I have been looking at doing some upgrades on my 2012 Express S4. One upgrade I want to do is add a dcx400 controller. My only concern is what type of adapter to purchase sence this controller doesn't look like a dcs or pds style unit. Have any of y'all seen this yet?

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48V Fanatic · 12-17-2012, 12:35 AM

Oh yeah! Another question. If I upgrade my controller to the 400 series, do I need to replace the motor too? Meaning, will the stock one work okay and not tear up?

48V Fanatic · 12-17-2012, 07:48 AM

Oh my Gosh!!! The new controllers are club car iq's. I just did a google pic search and was pm'ing another member who mentioned what it appeared to resemble. Ezgo has moved controller styles. Interesting!

Look at my album and then "google" club car iq controllers. Exact Curtis manufacturing match.

JohnnieB · 12-17-2012, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 48V Fanatic

Oh yeah! Another question. If I upgrade my controller to the 400 series, do I need to replace the motor too? Meaning, will the stock one work okay and not tear up?

Stock motor should be fine with a 400 Amp controller, but you can overheat it faster than with a stock controller.
Use your head rather than your foot, and you'll be okay.

As for the adapter, call Alltrax.

Here is what I believe your controller set-up is, but I might be wrong.

48V Fanatic · 12-17-2012, 12:08 PM

Hmmmm... Calling Alltrax.

48V Fanatic · 12-17-2012, 02:28 PM

Called Alltrax and they seem to have a solution on what can be done. They didn't call it a PDS 2 unit but a TXT 48V controller. They don't know Curtis controllers, but the Alltrax manager says we should be able to solve this. I will start a mod thread for my Express when I purchase all the parts. For others with Expresses, this will be a helpful tool.

as350pilot · 12-17-2012, 04:46 PM

Interesting... I know a couple of people with Club Car Precedents that were looking to upgrade too.

redking · 07-14-2013, 10:16 AM

I know this is an old thread but if the Express carts are using an IQ controller, would it be possible to install a speedylink on a Express L6? I believe the L6 is already a 400amp controller.

pete959 · 07-14-2013, 11:27 PM

the 400 amp model is probly model 1268 and they can be programmed to to run up to 22 to 25 mph

cgtech · 07-15-2013, 01:10 AM

You must change the motor to a Series motor if changing to a Series controller. A series controller would murder a sepex motor in seconds.

12-17-2012, 12:32 AM	#1
48V Fanatic Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: GA Posts: 33	EZGO 2012 new style controller? Hey guys, I have been looking at doing some upgrades on my 2012 Express S4. One upgrade I want to do is add a dcx400 controller. My only concern is what type of adapter to purchase sence this controller doesn't look like a dcs or pds style unit. Have any of y'all seen this yet? Pics located in my albums or here: http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/album.php?albumid=2548

12-17-2012, 12:35 AM	#2
48V Fanatic Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: GA Posts: 33	Re: EZGO 2012 new style controller? Oh yeah! Another question. If I upgrade my controller to the 400 series, do I need to replace the motor too? Meaning, will the stock one work okay and not tear up?

12-17-2012, 07:48 AM	#3
48V Fanatic Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: GA Posts: 33	Re: EZGO 2012 new style controller? Oh my Gosh!!! The new controllers are club car iq's. I just did a google pic search and was pm'ing another member who mentioned what it appeared to resemble. Ezgo has moved controller styles. Interesting! Look at my album and then "google" club car iq controllers. Exact Curtis manufacturing match.

12-17-2012, 12:08 PM	#5
48V Fanatic Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: GA Posts: 33	Re: EZGO 2012 new style controller? Hmmmm... Calling Alltrax.

12-17-2012, 02:28 PM	#6
48V Fanatic Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: GA Posts: 33	Re: EZGO 2012 new style controller? Called Alltrax and they seem to have a solution on what can be done. They didn't call it a PDS 2 unit but a TXT 48V controller. They don't know Curtis controllers, but the Alltrax manager says we should be able to solve this. I will start a mod thread for my Express when I purchase all the parts. For others with Expresses, this will be a helpful tool.

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12-17-2012, 04:46 PM	#7
as350pilot Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 516	Re: EZGO 2012 new style controller? Interesting... I know a couple of people with Club Car Precedents that were looking to upgrade too.

07-14-2013, 10:16 AM	#8
redking Getting Wild Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: East Greenbush N.Y. Posts: 92	Re: EZGO 2012 new style controller? I know this is an old thread but if the Express carts are using an IQ controller, would it be possible to install a speedylink on a Express L6? I believe the L6 is already a 400amp controller.

07-14-2013, 11:27 PM	#9
pete959 Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Atlanta Ga Posts: 211	Re: EZGO 2012 new style controller? the 400 amp model is probly model 1268 and they can be programmed to to run up to 22 to 25 mph Last edited by pete959; 07-14-2013 at 11:28 PM.. Reason: my a button was sticking

07-15-2013, 01:10 AM	#10
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: EZGO 2012 new style controller? You must change the motor to a Series motor if changing to a Series controller. A series controller would murder a sepex motor in seconds.

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