lights work, but after using them driving for 5-10 minutes, don't turn on again

aubiexx · 12-29-2013, 08:52 PM

If the cart sits for a while, we have tried about 2 hours or so, they work again.

Any ideas or suggestions?

RobCons · 12-29-2013, 08:56 PM

Aubie what is their power source? Are they connected to a single 12 volt battery, a voltage reducer, or two of the battery pack batteries?

aubiexx · 12-31-2013, 09:40 AM

I am not certain. I am trying to troubleshoot this for my father in law and don't have access to it right now.

I don't recall any 12V batteries that would run them. My guess would be a reducer or two of the batteries. it is a 3 bench cart and I believe is a 48V system.

Thank you for trying to help.

simple man · 12-31-2013, 10:46 AM

When you can, it would help us to know the year and model of the cart. If you're not sure, there is a serial plate in the right glove box. Just give us the info on it. Many carts had factory lights and many had aftermarket lights. How they are connected and their voltages are different.

aubiexx · 12-31-2013, 11:02 AM

Wont let me post pics since I have not been a member 7 days.

I found Serial # 2383090 by the plug receptacle. There didn't seem to be one in the glovebox.

to see pic, maybe ad http:
//postimg.org/image/70c8xcpoz/

aubiexx · 12-31-2013, 11:22 AM

I plugged in the serial # and appears to be a "Shuttle : Electric 48 V : 48 Volt Shuttle 4/6 : 2006 "

Thanks again for the help.

JohnnieB · 12-31-2013, 12:14 PM

Sounds like a corroded connection.

This Manual should cover your cart, it has schematics for both accessories and the drive system.

kellybell · 12-31-2013, 12:19 PM

Now were getting somewhere!

aubiexx · 12-31-2013, 12:22 PM

Thanks - I guess that may make sense. I did notice on the plugs, in harness line, just behind the lights that seemed to be corroded...tried to scrape them and add dielectric grease.

I guess I should get back in there and sand them well. Any other common areas for corrosion I should look into?

kgsc · 12-31-2013, 12:24 PM

My vote is a failing on/off switch. Is the headlight switch in the dash part of the key switch ?

12-29-2013, 08:52 PM	#1
aubiexx Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 11	lights work, but after using them driving for 5-10 minutes, don't turn on again If the cart sits for a while, we have tried about 2 hours or so, they work again. Any ideas or suggestions?
aubiexx Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 11

12-29-2013, 08:56 PM	#2
RobCons Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wilsonville, Al Posts: 291	Re: lights work, but after using them driving for 5-10 minutes, don't turn on again Aubie what is their power source? Are they connected to a single 12 volt battery, a voltage reducer, or two of the battery pack batteries?

12-31-2013, 09:40 AM	#3
aubiexx Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 11	Re: lights work, but after using them driving for 5-10 minutes, don't turn on again I am not certain. I am trying to troubleshoot this for my father in law and don't have access to it right now. I don't recall any 12V batteries that would run them. My guess would be a reducer or two of the batteries. it is a 3 bench cart and I believe is a 48V system. Thank you for trying to help.
aubiexx Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 11

12-31-2013, 10:46 AM	#4
simple man Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bunnell, Florida Posts: 2,408	Re: lights work, but after using them driving for 5-10 minutes, don't turn on again When you can, it would help us to know the year and model of the cart. If you're not sure, there is a serial plate in the right glove box. Just give us the info on it. Many carts had factory lights and many had aftermarket lights. How they are connected and their voltages are different.

12-31-2013, 11:02 AM	#5
aubiexx Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 11	Re: lights work, but after using them driving for 5-10 minutes, don't turn on again Wont let me post pics since I have not been a member 7 days. I found Serial # 2383090 by the plug receptacle. There didn't seem to be one in the glovebox. to see pic, maybe ad http: //postimg.org/image/70c8xcpoz/
aubiexx Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 11

Today
BGW	Sponsored Links __________________ This advertising will not be shown in this way to registered members. Register your free account today and become a member on Buggies Gone Wild Golf Cart Forum

12-31-2013, 11:22 AM	#6
aubiexx Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 11	Re: lights work, but after using them driving for 5-10 minutes, don't turn on again I plugged in the serial # and appears to be a "Shuttle : Electric 48 V : 48 Volt Shuttle 4/6 : 2006 " Thanks again for the help.
aubiexx Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 11

12-31-2013, 12:19 PM	#8
kellybell So wild it hurts! Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,412	Re: lights work, but after using them driving for 5-10 minutes, don't turn on again Now were getting somewhere!

12-31-2013, 12:22 PM	#9
aubiexx Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 11	Re: lights work, but after using them driving for 5-10 minutes, don't turn on again Thanks - I guess that may make sense. I did notice on the plugs, in harness line, just behind the lights that seemed to be corroded...tried to scrape them and add dielectric grease. I guess I should get back in there and sand them well. Any other common areas for corrosion I should look into?
aubiexx Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 11

12-31-2013, 12:24 PM	#10
kgsc Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 13,143	Re: lights work, but after using them driving for 5-10 minutes, don't turn on again My vote is a failing on/off switch. Is the headlight switch in the dash part of the key switch ?

Similar Threads
Thread	Forum
Break lights and orange front lights work but headlights don't!	Electric EZGO
Wiring for Head ligths, Tail Lights, Brake Lights and Turn Signals	Gas EZGO
Wiring chart for brake-driving-turn	Gas EZGO
Wiring Help for Driving Lights	Gas Club Car
Driving lights...	Gas EZGO